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A  compendium  of  the  names  and  official 

citations  of  the  soldiers  and  citizens  of  the 

United  States  and  of  her  Allies  who  were 

decorated  by  the  American  Government 

for  exceptional  heroism  and  conspicuous 

service  above  and  beyond  the  call 

of  duty  in  the  war  with 

Germany,  1917-1919 


HARRY  R.  STRINGER 

Editor 


FASSETT  PUBLISHING  COMPANY 
WASHINGTON,  D.  C. 


COPYRIGHTV1919, 

FASSETT  PUBLISHING  CO., 
WASHINGTON,  D.  C. 


HARRY  R.  STRINGER 


THE  DU  BOIS  PRESS,   ROCHESTER,  N.  Y. 


CA 


DEDICATION 

TO  those  men  and  women 
whose  noble  deeds   and 
meritorious  acts  are  recorded 
in  these  pages,  this  book  is 
respectfully  dedicated. 


CONTENTS 


The  President's  Tribute 8 

A  Word  from  the  Secretary  of  War 0 

Introduction 11 

Illustration  (The  Medal  of  Honor) 16 

Citations  for  the  Medal  of  Honor 17 

Illustration  (The  Distinguished  Service  Cross) 26 

Citations  for  the  Distinguished  Service  Cross 27 

Illustration  (The  Distinguished  Service  Medal) 432 

Citations  for  the  Distinguished  Service  Medal 433 

Foreign  Citations  for  the  D.  S.  M.: 

Belgium 439 

Canada 443 

France 448 

Great  Britain 457 

Italy 464 

Japan 466 

Roumania 481 

Supplement 492 

*  Divisional  Index 495 

*  Geographical  Index 632 

*  Indexes  include  only  names  of  men  who  won  valor  medals. 


KE  United  States  entered  the  war  upon  a  different  footing  from 
every  Q  the*  nation  except  our  associates  on  this  side  of  the  sea. 
We  entered  it,  not  because  our  material  interests  were  directly 
threatened  or  because  any  special  treaty  obligation  to  which 
we  were  parties  had  been  violated  but  only  because  we  saw  the  supremacy, 
and  even  the  validity,  of  right  everywhere  put  in  jeopardy  and  free 
government  likely  to  be  everywhere  imperiled  by  the  intolerable  aggression 
of  a  power  which  respected  neither  right  nor  obligation  and  whose  very 
system  of  government  flouted  the  rights  of  the  citizen  as  against  the 
autocratic  authority  of  his  governors. 

The  hopes  of  the  nations  allied  against  the  Central  Powers  were  at  a  very 
low  ebb  when  our  soldiers  began  to  pour  across  the  sea.  There  was  every- 
where amongst  them,  except  in  their  stoutest  spirits,  a  sombre  foreboding 
of  disaster.  Anxious  men  and  women,  leading  spirits  of  France  attended 
the  celebration  of  the  Fourth  of  July  last  year  (1918)  in  Paris  out  of  gener- 
ous courtesy,  with  no  heart  for  festivity,  no  zest  for  hope.  But  they  came 
away  with  something  new  at  their  hearts.  The  mere  sight  of  our  men,  of 
their  vigor,  of  the  confidence  that  showed  itself  in  every  movement  of  their 
stalwart  figures  and  every  turn  of  their  swinging  march,  in  their  steady 
comprehending  eyes  and  easy  discipline,  in  the  indomitable  air  that  added 
spirit  to  everything  they  did,  made  everyone  who  saw  them  that  memorable 
day  realize  that  something  had  happened  that  was  much  more  than  a  mere 
incident  in  the  fighting,  something  very  different  from  the  mere  arrival  of 
fresh  troops. 

A  great  moral  force  had  flung  itself  into  the  struggle.  The  fine  physical 
force  of  those  spirited  men  spoke  of  something  more  than  bodily  vigour. 
They  carried  the  great  ideals  of  a  free  people  at  their  hearts  and  with  that 
vision  they  were  unconquerable.  Their  very  presence  brought  reassurance  ; 
their  fighting  made  victory  certain. 

They  were  recognized  as  crusaders,  and  as  their  thousands  swelled  to 
millions  their  strength  was  seen  to  mean  salvation.  And  they  were  fit  men 
to  carry  such  a  hope  and  make  good  the  assurance  it  forecast.  Finer  men 
never  went  into  battle;  and  their  officers  were  worthy  of  them.  They  were 
the  sort  of  men  America  would  wish  to  be  represented  by,  the  sort  of  men 
every  American  would  wish  to  claim  as  fellowcountrymen  and  comrades 
in  a  great  cause. 

They  were  terrible  in  battle,  and  gentle  and  helpful  out  of  it,  remember- 
ing the  mothers  and  the  sisters,  the  wives  and  the  little  children  at  home. 
They  were  free  men  under  arms,  not  forgetting  their  ideals  of  duty  in  the 
midst  of  tasks  of  violence.  I  am  proud  to  have  had  the  privilege  of  being 
associated  with  them  and  of  calling  myself  their  leader. 


Washington,  D.  C.,  W°°D.B?W, 

July  10,  1919.  Commander-in-Chief  of  the  Army  and  Navy. 


|T  will  be  a  long  time  before  we  have  completely  gathered  up  the 
fruits  of  the  great  struggle  in  which  our  several  countries  have 
been  engaged.  It  will  be  a  longer  time  before  we  fully  realize 
the  part  played  in  that  great  struggle  by  men  and  women — 
military  men  and  civilians;  that  day  is  going  to  add  to  the  romance  of  this 
great  war.  When  the  story  is  finally  written,  when  we  know  all  the^details 
of  the  way  in  which  the  civilized  peoples  of  four  great  nations,  merging 
every  selfish  and  self-centered  interest,  devoted  themselves  with  unanimity 
and  zeal  to  the  accomplishment  of  a  great  and  unselfish  international 
humanitarian  purpose,  there  will  be  scattered  throughout  the  world  men 
and  women  wearing  medals  and  decorations  of  one  sort  and  another. 

Some  of  them  will  have  been  won  on  the  field  of  battle,  some  of  them  won 
at  the  nursing  stations  perhaps  under  shell  fire — those  indicating  valor 
and  a  willingness  to  sacrifice  life  itself,  and  others  indicative  of  equally 
intensive  devotion  of  talent  and  time  and  purpose,  away  from  the  field  of 
battle,  but  in  places  no  less  necessary  to  be  characterized  by  complete 
devotion  than  on  the  battle  field  itself. 

The  soldier  at  the  front  is  supported  by  a  long  line  of  people  which  runs 
back  through  the  various  courses  of  military  cooperation  and  into  civilian 
pursuits,  perhaps  to  the  very  farm  or  mine  from  which  the  sustenance  and 
the  raw  materials  for  the  armies  are  drawn,  and  there  must  be  the  same 
devotion  at  the  end  of  that  line  that  there  is  at  the  head  of  it  if  the  man  at 
the  head  of  the  line — the  actual  combat  soldier — is  to  be  properly  supported 
and  properly  sustained. 

So  that  when  this  great  romance  is  filled  in,  the  details  will  be  fascinating. 
They  will  tell  of  willingness  to  sacrifice  oneself  and  one's  interests,  and  the 
devotion  of  high  talents  of  soldier  and  civilian  alike  to  the  accomplishment 
of  a  national  purpose.  Not  all  of  the  people  who  made  sacrifices  and  showed 
devotion  will  have  medals — the  number  is  so  great  and  the  fallibility  of 
the  human  judgment  is  necessarily  so  limited  that  it  is  only  possible  to  pick 
out  the  conspicuous  cases  of  gallantry  and  meritorious  services.  It  is  a 
comfortable  thing  to  be  able  to  think  that  there  will  be  a  substantial 
company  of  men  and  women  who  will  have  a  physical  and  visible  emblem 
to  wear — a  medal  or  a  cross — which  will  show  that  the  Government,  which 
represents  the  people,  expressed  the  popular  judgment  and  expressed  the 
popular  gratitude  by  seeking  to  find  those  whose  services  were  conspicuous 
and  giving  them  a  decoration  which,  whenever  and  wherever  seen,  will 
memorialize  both  their  individual  services  and  the  splendid  services  of  the 
people  as  a  whole. 

The  first  medal  which  the  American  Army  is  able  to  give  is,  of  course, 
the  Congressional  Medal  of  Honor,  which  has  long  been  recognized  as  a 
valor  medal,  and  is  given  under  the  sanction  of  a  very  explicit  statute  of 
Congress.  This  war  has  developed  two  additions  to  that  medal — the  Dis- 


languished  Service  Cross  which  is  another  valor  medal,  and  the  Dis- 
tinguished Service  Medal  which  is  a  conspicuous  service  medal.  I  have 
been  called  upon  a  great  number  of  times  to  award  medals  of  those  kinds 
to  persons  whose  services  were  conspicuous  and  valuable.  They  are  not 
limited  to  the  soldiers  or  citizens  of  our  own  country,  they  include,  and  we 
are  happy  to  have  them  include,  officers  and  civilians  of  the  allied  and  asso- 
ciated powers  with  whom  we  waged  this  contest. 

NEWTON  D.  BAKER, 

Secretary  of  War. 
Washington,  D.  C. 
November  7, 1919. 


Introduction 


TyETWEEN  the  covers  of  this  book  have  been  recorded  the  names  and  official 
•LJ  citations  of  the  soldiers  and  citizens  of  the  United  States  and  of  the  Allies 
upon  whom  were  bestowed  the  Congressional  Medal  of  Honor,  the  Distinguished 
Service  Cross  and  the  Distinguished  Service  Medal — the  three  great  military 
decorations  of  the  American  Government — for  extraordinary  heroism  in  action 
and  meritorious  service  in  the  line  of  duty. 

Behind  the  simple  and  meagre  accounts  of  their  deeds,  there  courses  the  full, 
stirring  story  of  Americas  participation  in  the  war  with  Germany — her  stern 
purpose,  her  unswerving  spirit  and  the  magnificent  achievements  of  her  arms 
as  the  champion  of  right  and  justice.  In  them  another  glorious  chapter  has  been 
written  into  America's  brilliant  history. 

The  deeds  of  these  men  and  women  themselves  exemplify  the  noble  ideals 
and  high  resolve  to  which  this  nation  was  dedicated  in  the  great  struggle.  They 
breathe  the  generous  spirit  of  sacrifice  without  thought  of  self,  the  heroic  devotion 
to  duty  and  the  indomitable  and  persevering  courage  with  which  all  of  her  sons 
fought  and  served  and  triumphed. 

The  world  will  never  forget  your  gallant  acts.  They  will  endure  forever  as 
an  inspiration  to  all  mankind.  And  for  those  who  laid  down  their  lives  that 
freedom  and  humanity  might  survive,  there  is  a  greater  glory  far  above  the  power 
of  man  to  give.  They  are  immortal. 

The  medals  you  wear  have  little  intrinsic  worth  but  as  tokens  of  tasks  well 
done  and  as  symbols  of  the  honor,  gratitude  and  reverence  your  country  cherishes 
for  you,  they  are  beyond  mere  treasure. — Editor. 


|  HE  United  States  Government  has  three  military  honors  with 
whiclr|[it|  rewards  its  soldiers  and  citizens  who  serve  with 
marked^distinction  in  time  of  war.  They  are  the  Congressional 
Medal  of  Honor,  the  Distinguished  Service  Cross  and  the 
Distinguished  Service  Medal.  The  Medal  of  Honor  and  the  Distinguished 
Service  Cross  are  awarded  for  valor;  the  Distinguished  Service  Medal  for 
conspicuous  service  in  a  position  of  great  trust  and  responsibility. 

Tradition  has  it  that  the  custom  of  decorating  war  heroes  originated 
with  the  Chinese  many  centuries  before  the  advent  of  Christianity,  but 
the  practice  did  not  become  popular  until  late  in  the  Middle  Ages  when  the 
armies  of  England  wore  badges  after  the  decline  of  armor  and  before  the 
use  of  distinctive  uniforms.  Even  this,  undoubtedly,  was  an  outgrowth 
of  the  custom  of  ladies  of  the  court  in  the  days  of  armor  of  conferring  favors 
upon  their  favorite  knights.  Be  that  as  it  may,  the  custom  has  since  been 
universally  adopted  and  now  each  country  vies  with  the  other  in  the  honors 
and  glory  it  can  shower  on  its  heroes. 

The  first  war  medal  of  which  history  has  a  record  was  struck  in  honor 
of  the  British  Navy.  It  was  ordered  by  Queen  Elizabeth.  Charles  I  struck 
the  first  military  medal  while  the  first  occasion  on  which  a  whole  army  was 
decorated  was  in  commemoration  of  the  Battle  of  Dunbar.  Other  medals 


awarded  when  the  vogue  was  in  its  incipiency  were:  the  medal  awarded 
LaHogue  by  William  and  Mary  which  presumably  was  the  first  naval  cam- 
paign decoration;  the  Culloden  Medal  which  was  the  earliest  to  be  provided 
with  a  ribbon  of  special  pattern;  the  gold  Peninsular  Medals  which  bore 
the  first  bars;  the  Waterloo  Medal,  and  the  Mutiny  Medal  which  was  the 
first  military  medal  bestowed  upon  a  civilian  for  military  assistance. 

In  this  country  the  custom  dates  back  to  the  Revolution.  Our  first 
medals  were  ordered  by  Congress  upon  the  recommendation  of  General 
Washington  and  were  conferred  upon  John  Paulding,  David  Williams  and 
Jacob  Van  Wart,  the  captors  of  Major  Andre,  the  British  spy.  The  medals 
were  of  silver  and  were  struck  in  a  beautiful  although  not  elaborate  design. 
The  face  bore  the  one  word,  Fidelity,  while  on  the  reverse  side  was  the 
legend,  Vincit  Amor  Patriae,  "the  love  of  country  conquers." 

Other  gallant  deeds  of  the  Revolution  did  not  go  unrequited.  In  recogni- 
tion of  them  Congress  ordered  appropriate  medals  struck.  They  were 
awarded  to  both  the  army  and  the  navy  and  were  usually  of  silver  although 
they  were  sometimes  cast  in  gold  where  the  recipient  had  performed  a  par- 
ticularly meritorious  act.  These  medals,  however,  were  not  to  be  worn 
and  it  was  not  until  December  21,  1861,  that  Congress  authorized  the  first 
medal  for  decorative  purposes  generally. 

Like  Great  Britain's,  our  first  medal  was  struck  in  honor  of  the  Navy. 
This  was  the  Navy  Medal  of  Honor.  It  was  not  until  seven  months  after- 
ward that  the  Army  Medal  of  Honor  was  authorized.  Originally,  the  law 
governing  the  issuance  of  the  medals  provided  that  they  were  to  be  con- 
ferred only  upon  non-commissioned  officers  and  enlisted  men  for  deeds  of 
extraordinary  heroism,  but  popular  agitation  resulted  in  the  removal  of 
this  restriction  two  years  later  and  commissioned  officers  were  made  eligible 
to  the  decorations  although  the  requirements  were  in  nowise  altered.  At 
the  same  time  the  provision  designating  them  as  Civil  War  Medals  strictly 
was  eliminated. 

Being  the  first  it  was  only  natural  that  the  Medal  of  Honor  should  become 
the  foremost  American  military  decoration.  At  first  it  was  fashioned  after 
the  Navy  Medal  of  Honor,  the  clasp  and  ribbon  alone  being  different,  but 
in  1904,  the  medal  was  changed  to  its  present  form  at  the  suggestion  of 
Major  General  George  Lewis  Gillespie  and  all  resemblance  to  the  Navy 
decoration  removed  outside  the  similarity  in  ribbons. 

Unfortunately,  sufficient  discrimination  was  not  always  exercised  in  the 
early  awards  of  the  Medal  of  Honor  and  as  a  consequence  a  few  fell  into 
undeserving  hands.  This  lamentable  feature  tended  to  detract  from  its 
value,  but  in  the  war  with  Germany  this  fault  was  corrected  and  the 
medal's  prestige  was  restored.  The  circumstances  under  which  the  Medal 
of  Honor  was  to  be  granted  were  rigidly  proscribed  by  the  War  Depart- 
ment and  the  fact  that  but  seventy-eight  Americans  of  the  two  million  and 
more  who  served  in  the  American  Expeditionary  Forces  received  it  speaks 


eloquently  for  the  high  standards  that  are  now  set  upon  it  and  how  tre- 
mendously it  is  prized. 

The  war  with  Germany  gave  us  our  two  other  military  decorations — the 
Distinguished  Service  Cross  and  the  Distinguished  Service  Medal.  Con- 
gress established  them  in  the  Army  Appropriation  act  of  July,  1918.  In 
the  act  the  President  was  authorized  to  present  the  Distinguished  Service 
Cross  to  any  person  who  while  serving  with  the  Army  of  the  United  States 
since  the  sixth  day  of  April,  1917,  or  who  shall  thereafter  distinguish  him- 
self or  herself  by  extraordinary  heroism  in  connection  with  military  opera- 
tions against  an  armed  enemy. 

Textually,  the  provisions  in  the  Act  establishing  the  Distinguished 
Service  Medal  are  the  same  with  the  exception  of  the  deed  for  which  it  is 
awarded,  it  being  stipulated  that  the  medal  shall  be  granted  to  those — 
either  a  man  or  a  woman — who  distinguish  themselves  by  exceptionally 
meritorious  service  to  the  government  in  a  duty  of  great  responsibility. 
Although  the  law  practically  precludes  the  possibility  of  an  enlisted  man 
winning  a  Distinguished  Service  Medal  in  the  future,  it  contains  a  pro- 
vision conferring  it  upon  enlisted  men  to  whom  the  Certificate  of  Merit 
had  been  awarded  prior  to  the  passage  of  the  Act.  A  great  many  of  these 
Certificates  were  issued  in  the  Mexican  war  and  the  war  with  Spain. 

The  high  premium  on  the  nation's  decorations  was  further  enhanced  by 
the  ruling  of  Congress  that  only  one  Congressional  Medal  of  Honor,  one 
Distinguished  Service  Cross  or  one  Distinguished  Service  Medal  can  be 
issued  to  any  one  person.  Where  the  recipient  performed  additional  acts 
justifying  the  award  of  a  medal  of  the  same  class  the  President  was  author- 
ized to  award  a  bar  or  other  suitable  device  to  be  worn  as  he  directed.  In 
the  case  of  the  Distinguished  Service  Cross  a  bronze  oak  leaf  was  selected. 
The  leaf  is  worn  on  the  ribbon  of  the  medal.  No  additional  insignia  was 
selected  for  the  other  medals. 

After  Congress  had  established  the  decorations  and  had  stated  generally 
the  character  of  the  acts  they  were  to  reward,  it  necessarily  remained  for 
the  President  to  define  specifically  the  conditions  under  which  they  were 
to  be  awarded.  This  task  he  assigned  to  the  Secretary  of  War,  Mr.  Newton 
D.  Baker,  and  the  Commanding  General  of  the  American  Expeditionary 
Forces,  General  John  Joseph  Pershing,  in  whom  he  also  invested  the  power 
of  granting  the  decorations  in  his  name  and  that  of  Congress.  At  this 
point,  it  might  be  said  that  the  Medal  of  Honor  is  granted  in  the  name  of 
Congress  and  Congress  finally  must  sanction  all  recommendations  for  it 
while  the  Distinguished  Service  Cross  and  the  Distinguished  Service  Medal 
are  conferred  in  the  name  of  the  President. 

At  the  General  Headquarters  of  the  American  Expeditionary  Forces 
which  were  at  Chaumont,  France,  two  boards  of  award  were  subsequently 
created,  one  to  pass  on  the  citations  for  the  medals  of  valor,  the  Medal  of 
Honor  and  the  Distinguished  Service  Cross,  and  the  other  to  sit  in  judg- 


ment  on  the  recommendations  for  the  Distinguished  Service  Medal.  The 
personnel  of  each  board  was  changed  constantly  so  that  there  could  be  no 
question  of  its  integrity  or  the  justice  of  its  decisions. 

No  restriction  was  placed  on  the  award  of  the  three  medals  to  a  single 
person  save  the  stipulation  that  it  must  be  for  different  acts.  It  is  note- 
worthy, however,  that  the  war  did  not  record  an  instance  of  one  man 
winning  all  three  of  the  decorations  although  there  were  frequent  cases 
where  a  man  was  awarded  two.  Where  a  man  was  decorated  with  a  medal 
and  it  was  afterwards  found  that  his  deed  merited  a  higher  reward,  it  was 
the  custom  of  the  board  to  immediately  recall  the  first  award  and  grant 
the  higher  decoration. 

The  board  of  award  for  the  valor  medals  was  repeatedly  called  on  to 
exercise  its  prerogative  in  this  respect  in  making  awards  of  the  Medal  of 
Honor.  In  fact  a  Distinguished  Service  Cross  in  most  cases  had  been 
previously  granted  to  the  man  who  it  was  later  found  was  entitled  to 
greater  recognition.  When  the  Medal  of  Honor  was  awarded  in  conse- 
quence, the  Distinguished  Service  Cross  was,  of  course,  recalled,  although 
this  action  did  not  prevent  the  recipient  from  winning  this  decoration 
again  for  a  different  deed. 

The  American  military  decorations  rank  with  the  highest  in  the  world. 
There  is  none  greater,  perhaps,  than  our  Medal  of  Honor.  Our  Distin- 
guished Service  Cross  takes  its  place  with  the  celebrated  Victoria  Cross 
of  Great  Britain  which  has  been  conceded  to  be  the  highest  decoration 
for  valor  in  the  world  while  our  Distinguished  Service  Medal  is  the  equal 
of  any  foreign  medal  of  its  class. 

Another  feature  which  gives  our  decorations  increased  individuality  is 
their  number.  With  three  we  have  fewer  than  any  other  nation  in  the 
world.  While  our  government  created  two  new  medals  in  the  war  with 
Germany,  Great  Britain  established  four  and  other  nations  were  equally 
as  generous  and  ofttimes  more  so  in  showing  their  appreciation  of  their 
war  heroes.  The  new  medals  of  Great  Britain  were  the  Distinguished 
Service  Cross  for  commissioned  naval  officers  of  junior  grade;  the  Distin- 
guished Service  Medal  for  the  rank  and  file  in  the  Marines  and  the  men 
of  chief  petty-officer  rank  and  less  in  the  Navy;  the  Military  Cross,  and 
the  Military  Medal  for  non-commissioned  officers  and  women. 

The  Military  Medal  is  next  to  the  Victoria  Cross  which  takes  precedence 
over  all  other  British  decorations.  The  Cross  was  instituted  by  Royal 
Warrant  in  January,  1856,  and  is  truly  the  national  order  of  Great  Britain. 
The  earlier  copies  of  the  Cross  were  cast  from  cannon  captured  from  the 
Russians  in  the  Crimea,  and  the  late  ones  from  guns  taken  from  the 
Germans.  A  man  on  whom  the  Victoria  Cross  has  been  bestowed  is 
accorded  the  privilege  of  placing  the  initials  "V.  C."  after  his  name  which 
he  will  modestly  tell  the  uninitiated  mean  "Very  Careless." 


The  very  ideals  and  traditions  on  which  the  United  States  is  founded 
are  reflected  in  our  decorations.  The  Medal  of  Honor  and  the  Distinguished 
Service  Cross  can  be  won  by  a  "buck"  private  or  the  highest  officer.  No 
fine  distinctions  are  drawn.  The  Distinguished  Service  Medal  is  obviously 
a  medal  of  a  different  class.  It  is  primarily  for  civilians  and  officers  whose 
service  to  their  country  is  less  conspicuous  but  no  less  necessary.  On  the 
other  hand,  foreign  nations  as  a  rule  have  provided  different  medals  for 
soldiers  of  one  rank  and  those  of  another  and  neither  is  eligible  to  the  other. 

Next  to  our  own  decorations,  Americans  are  probably  more  familiar 
with  those  of  France  than  of  any  other  nation  for  thousands  Americans 
are  today  wearing  the  medals  conferred  upon  them  by  our  sturdy  sister 
Republic  on  whose  soil  they  repelled  the  common  foe.  The  renowned 
French  decoration  is  the  Legion  of  Honor.  The  Legion  of  Honor  was 
suggested  in  the  Estates-General  in  1789  and  inaugurated  by  Napoleon 
at  the  Invalides  in  July,  1804,  on  the  fifteenth  anniversary  of  the  fall  of 
the  Bastile.  It  has  five  classes  and  is  awarded  for  gallant  and  meritorious 
conduct.  Several  high  American  officers  were  fortunate  enough  to  win  it 
in  the  war  with  Germany. 

La  Medaille  Militaire,  the  next  in  order  of  the  French  decorations,  was 
established  by  Prince  Louis  Napoleon  in  1852.  It  is  a  valor  medal  and  is 
given  to  non-commissioned  officers  and  marines.  A  unique  feature  of  the 
late  war  was  that  La  Medaille  Militaire  was  awarded  to  the  commander-in- 
chief  of  the  French  army  but  to  no  other  commissioned  officer.  Marechal 
Joffre  received  it.  Thus  the  humblest  poilu  shared  honors  with  his  great 
commander. 

La  Croix  de  Guerre  is  the  French  decoration  with  which  we  are  most 
familiar.  France  bestowed  it  on  Americans  with  a  lavish  hand  in  the  war. 
It  was  inaugurated  in  April,  1915.  The  medal  itself  is  of  Florentine  bronze. 
It  was  awarded  to  all  those  who  were  cited  by  Order  of  the  Day.  If  the 
soldier's  deed  was  considered  of  extraordinary  merit  his  captain  recom- 
mended a  citation  for  him  from  the  Colonel  of  the  regiment.  Approving 
the  Colonel  in  turn  requested  a  citation  of  his  superior  officers  which  if 
granted  gave  to  the  soldier  for  the  same  act  a  bronze  palm  to  be  worn  on 
the  ribbon  of  the  Cross.  When  a  soldier  was  cited  by  the  Corps  d'armee 
he  was  awarded  a  gold  star  and  by  the  Brigade  or  Regiment  a  bronze 
star  which  also  are  worn  on  the  ribbon.  After  a  soldier  had  been  awarded 
five  palms  for  separate  acts  of  bravery  he  was  given  a  silver  palm,  and 
upon  receiving  a  sixth  citation  he  was  entitled  to  wear  a  bronze  palm  under 
the  silver  palm  on  the  ribbon  of  the  Cross. 

La  Medaille  des  Epidemes  is  another  French  medal  commemorative  of 
the  war  with  Germany.  As  its  name  implies  it  was  awarded  to  the  sanitary 
personnel  and  it  also  was  bestowed  on  surgeons  and  nurses  for  heroic 
service  in  the  care  of  the  wounded. 


Italy  has  five  great  decorations.  They  are  the  Supreme  Order  of  the 
Annunziata  which,  incidentally,  is  not  a  military  order;  the  order  of  St. 
Maurice  and  St.  Lazare,  the  Military  Order  of  the  Savoy,  the  Order  of 
the  Crown  of  Italy  and  the  Military  Medal  of  Valor  which  corresponds 
with  the  French  Croix  de  Guerre.  This  last  decoration  was  bestowed  by 
Italy  on  many  Americans  who  fought  with  the  Italian  armies  against 
Austria. 

The  national  order  of  Italy  is  the  Order  of  St.  Maurice  and  St.  Lazare 
which  was  created  in  1434.  It  has  since  been  divided  into  five  classes 
resembling  the  French  Legion  of  Honor  in  this  respect.  Officers  who  have 
reached  the  rank  of  lieutenant-general  only  are  eligible  to  it.  Victor 
Emmanuel  I.  founded  the  Military  Order  of  the  Savoy  in  1815.  It  is 
awarded  to  non-commissioned  officers  and  enlisted  men  as  well  as  officers. 
The  Order  of  the  Crown  was  established  in  1868  by  Victor  Emmanuel  II. 
in  consecration  of  the  annexation  of  Venetia.  It  is  bestowed  upon  Italians 
and  foreigners  who  render  a  special  service  to  the  nation. 

Before  the  German  invasion,  Belgium  had  seven  decorations,  an  unusual 
number  considering  her  size.  To  this  number  she  added  the  Belgian  Cross 
of  War  in  1915.  This  Cross  is  modelled  after  the  French  Croix  de  Guerre 
in  that  it  is  merited  only  by  a  citation  in  army  orders.  The  national  order 
of  the  nation  is  the  Order  of  Leopold  which  was  instituted  in  1832  by 
Leopold  I.  It  is  conferred  only  upon  officers  of  high  rank  for  very  excep- 
tional services. 

Relatively,  it  has  been  only  recently  that  Japan  has  adopted  the  use  of 
decorations.  The  national  Japanese  Order  is  the  Order  of  the  Rising  Sun. 
Eight  classes  comprise  it:  The  first  six  are  awarded  to  officers  and  the 
last  two  to  officers  and  enlisted  men.  The  highest  military  medal  of 
Japan  is  the  Gold  Kite  with  which  bravery  in  battle  on  land  and  sea  is 
rewarded.  Recipients  of  this  decoration  also  receive  a  pension.  Other 
Japanese  decorations  are  the  Red  Cross  Medal,  the  Order  of  the  Sacred 
Treasure  and  the  Order  of  the  Sacred  Crown. 

Before  the  war  special  acts  of  Congress  were  necessary  to  permit  Amer- 
ican officials  and  soldiers  to  accept  foreign  decorations  as  the  Constitution 
itself  contains  an  inhibition  against  this  practice  reading:  "No  title  of 
nobility  shall  be  granted  by  the  United  States,  and  no  person  holding  any 
office  of  profit  or  trust  under  them  shall,  without  the  consent  of  Congress, 
accept  of  any  present,  emolument,  office  or  title  of  any  kind  whatever 
from  any  king,  prince  or  foreign  state."  It  has  been  the  custom  of  Con- 
gress to  comply  strictly  with  the  law  and  as  a  result  most  of  the  medals 
bestowed  upon  Americans  by  foreign  powers  now  repose  in  the  vaults  of 
the  State  Department.  This  restriction,  however,  was  set  aside  in  the 
war  with  Germany  and  permission  was  granted  Americans  to  receive  and 
wear  the  decorations  conferred  upon  them  abroad. 


THE  CONGRESSIONAL  MEDAL  OF  HONOR 


MEDAL  OF  HONOR 

BY  direction  of  the  President,  and  in  the  name  of  Congress  the  following  officers  and  men 
of  the  United  States  Army  have  been  awarded  the  Congressional  Medal  of  Honor  for 
the  acts  of  gallantry  after  each  man's  name: 


ADKINSON,  JOSEPH  B Sergeant 

Company  C,  119  Infantry.  For  conspicuous  gal- 
lantry and  intrepidity  above  and  beyond  the  call  of 
duty  in  action  with  the  enemy  near  Bellicourt, 
France,  September  29,  1918.  When  murderous 
machine  gun  fire  at  a  range  of  fifty  yards  had  made 
it  impossible  for  his  platoon  to  advance,  and  had 
caused  the  platoon  to  take  cover,  Sergt.  Adkinson 
alone,  with  the  greatest  intrepidity,  rushed  across 
the  fifty  yards  of  open  ground  directly  into  the  face 
of  the  hostile  machine  gun,  kicked  the  gun  from 
the  parapet  into  the  enemy  trench,  and  at  the  point 


Home    address,    Mrs.  A.  G.  Adkinson,    mother, 
Atoka,  Tenn. 

ALLEX,  JAKE Corporal 

Company  H,  131  Infantry.  For  conspicuous 
gallantry  and  intrepidity  above  and  beyond  the  call 
of  duty  in  action  with  the  enemy  at  Chipilly  Ridge, 
France,  August  9,  1918.  At  a  critical  point  in  the 
action,  when  all  the  officers  with  his  platoon  had 
become  casualties,  Corp.  Allex  took  command  of  the 
platoon  and  led  it  forward  until  the  advance  was 
stopped  by  the  fire  from  a  machine  gun  nest.  He 
then  advanced  alone  for  about  thirty  yards  in  the 
face  of  intense  fire  and  attacked  the  nest.  With  his 
bayonet  he  killed  five  of  the  enemy,  and  when  it  was 
broken  used  the  butt  end  of  his  rifle,  capturing  fif- 
teen prisoners.  Home  address,  Anthone  Allex, 
brother,  4350  South  Ashland  Avenue,  Chicago,  111. 

ALLWORTH,  EDWARD  C.  .  .  .  Captain 
60th  Infantry.  For  conspicuous  gallantry  and 
intrepidity  above  and  beyond  the  call  of  duty  in 
action  with  the  enemy  at  Clery-le-Petit,  France, 
November  5,  1918.  While  his  company  was  cross- 
ing the  Meuse  River  and  canal  at  a  bridgehead 
opposite  Clery-le-Petit,  the  bridge  over  the  canal 
was  destroyed  by  shell  fire  and  Capt.  Allworth's 
command  became  separated,  part  of  it  being  on  the 
east  bank  of  the  canal  and  the  remainder  on  the 
west  bank.  Seeing  his  advance  units  making  slow 
headway  up  the  steep  slope  ahead,  this  officer 
mounted  the  canal  bank  and  called  for  his  men  to 
follow.  Plunging  in,  he  swam  across  the  canal  under 
fire  from  the  enemy,  followed  by  his  men.  Inspiring 
his  men  by  his  example  of  gallantry,  he  led  them  up 
the  slope,  joining  his  hard  pressed  platoons  in  front. 
By  his  personal  leadership  he  forced  the  enemy 
back  for  more  than  a  kilometer,  overcoming  ma- 
chine gun  nests  and  capturing  a  hundred  prisoners, 
whose  number  exceeded  that  of  the  men  in  his  com- 
mand. The  exceptional  courage  and  leadership 
displayed  by  Capt.  Allworth  made  possible  the 
re-establishment  of  a  bridgehead  over  the  canal  and 
the  successful  advance  of  other  troops.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  A.  A.  Allworth,  mother,  Crawford, 
Wash. 

ANDERSON,  JOHANNES  S.  .  First  Sergeant 
Company  B,  132nd  Infantry.  For  conspicuous 
gallantry  and  intrepidity  above  and  beyond  the  call 
of  duty  in  action  with  the  enemy  at  Consenvoye, 
France,  October  8,  1918.  While  his  company  was 
being  held  up  by  intense  artillery  and  machine  gun 
fire,  Sergt.  Anderson,  without  aid,  voluntarily  left 
the  company  and  worked  his  way  to  the  rear  of  the 
nest  that  was  offering  the  most  stubborn  resistance. 
His  advance  was  made  through  an  open  area,  and 
under  constant  hostile  fire,  but  the  mission  was 
successfully  accomplished  and  Sergt.  Anderson  not 
only  silenced  the  gun  and  captured  it,  but  also 


brought  back  with  him  23  prisoners.  Home  ad- 
dress, John  Carlson,  friend,  4854  West  Ferdinand 
Street,  Chicago,  111. 

BARGER,  CHARLES  D.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  L,  354th  Infantry.  For  conspicuous  gal- 
lantry and  intrepidity  above  and  beyond  the  call  of 
duty  in  action  with  the  enemy  near  Bois  de  Banthe- 
ville,  France,  Oct.  31,  1918.  Learning  that  two 
daylight  patrols  had  been  caught  out  in  No  Man's 
Land  and  were  unable  to  return,  Private  Barger 
and  another  stretcher-bearer,  upon  their  own 
initiative,  made  two  trips  five  hundred  yards  be- 
yond our  lines,  under  constant  machine  gun  fire  and 
rescued  two  wounded  officers.  Home  address, 
Henry  S.  McFaren,  uncle,  R.  F.  D.  No.  1,  Stotts 
City,  Mo. 

BARKELEY,  DAVID  B Private 

Deceased.  Company  A,  356th  Infantry.  For 
conspicuous  gallantry  and  intrepidity  above  and 
beyond  the  call  of  duty  in  action  with  the  enemy 
near  Pouilly,  France,  November  9,  1918.  When 
information  was  desired  as  to  the  enemy's  position 
on  the  opposite  side  of  the  river  Meuse,  Private 
Barkeley,  with  another  soldier,  volunteered  without 
hesitation  and  swam  the  river  to  reconnoiter  the 
exact  location.  He  succeeded  in  reaching  the  oppo- 
site bank,  despite  the  evident  determination  or  the 
enemy  to  prevent  a  crossing.  Having  obtained  his 
information,  he  again  entered  the  water  for  his  re- 
turn, but  before  his  goal  was  reached,  he  was  seized 
with  cramps  and  drowned.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs. 
Antonia  Barkeley,  1121  East  Quincy  Street,  San 
Antonio,  Tex. 

BARKLEY,  JOHN  L.  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  K,  4th  Infantry.  For  conspicuous  gal- 
lantry and  intrepidity  above  and  beyond  the  call  of 
duty  in  action  with  the  enemy  near  Cunel,  France, 
October  7,  1918.  Private  Barkley,  who  was  sta- 
tioned in  an  observation  post  half  a  kilometer  from 
the  German  line,  on  his  own  initiative,  repaired  a 
captured  enemy  machine  gun  and  mounted  it  in  a 
disabled  French  Tank  near  his  post.  Shortly  after- 
ward, when  the  enemy  launched  a  counter-attack 
against  our  forces,  Private  Barkley  got  into  the 
tank,  waited  under  the  h9Stile  barrage  until  the 
enemy  line  was  abreast  of  him  and  then  opened  fire, 
completely  breaking  up  the  counter-attack  and 
killing  and  wounding  a  large  number  of  the  enemy. 
Five  minutes  later  an  enemy  seventy-seven  milli- 
meter gun  opened  fire  on  the  tank  point  blank.  One 
shell  struck  the  driver  wheel  of  the  tank,  but  this 
soldier  nevertheless  remained  in  the  tank  and  after 
the  barrage  ceased,  broke  up  a  second  enemy 
counter-attack,  thereby  enabling  our  forces  to  gain 
and  hold  Hill  253.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Leona 
Barkley,  mother,  Blairstown,  Mo. 

BART,  FRANK Private 

Company  C,  9th  Infantry.  For  conspicuous 
gallantry  and  intrepidity  above  and  beyond  the  call 
of  duty  in  action  with  the  enemy  near  Medeah  Farm, 
France,  October  3,  1918.  Private  Bart,  being  on 
duty  as  a  company  runner,  when  the  advance  was 
held  up  by  machine  gun  fire,  voluntarily  picked  up 
an  automatic  rifle,  ran  out  ahead  of  the  line  and 
silenced  a  hostile  machine  gun  nest,  killing  the 
German  gunners.  The  advance  then  continued 
and,  when  it  was  again  hindered  shortly  afterward 
by  another  machine  gun  nest,  this  courageous 
soldier  repeated  his  bold  exploit  by  putting  the 
second  machine  gun  out  of  action.  Home  address, 


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HEROES  ALL 


Michael  Land,  friend,  428  Plane  Street,  Newark, 
N.  J. 

BLACKWELL,  ROBERT  L Private 

Deceased.  Company  K,  119th  Infantry.  For 
conspicuous  gallantry  and  intrepidity  above  and 
beyond  the  call  of  duty  in  action  with  the  enemy 
near  Saint  Souplet,  France,  October  11,  1918. 
When  his  platoon  was  almost  surrounded  by  the 
enemy,  and  his  platoon  commander  asked  for  vol- 
unteers to  carry  a  message  calling  for  reinforce- 
ments, Private  Blackwell  volunteered  for  this  mis- 
sion, well  knowing  the  extreme  danger  connected 
with  it.  In  attempting  to  get  thru  the  heavy  shell 
and  machine  gun  fire  this  gallant  soldier  was  killed. 
Next  of  kin,  James  B.  Blackwell,  father,  Hurdle 
Mill,  N.  C. 

CALL,  DONALD  M.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Tank  Corps.  For  conspicuous  gallantry  and  in- 
trepidity above  and  beyond  the  call  of  duty  in 
action  near  Varennes,  France,  Sept.  26,  1918. 
During  an  operation  against  enemy  machine-gun 
nests  west  of  Varrenes,  Lieut.  Call  (then  a  Corporal) 
was  in  a  tank  with  an  officer,  when  half  the  turret 
was  knocked  off  by  a  direct  artillery  hit.  Choked  by 
gas  from  the  high-explosive  shell  he  left  the  tank 
and  took  cover  in  a  shell  hole  30  yards  away.  Seeing 
that  the  officer  did  not  follow,  and  thinking  that  he 
might  be  alive,  Lieut.  Call  returned  to  the  tank 
under  intense  machine-gun  and  shell  fire  and  carried 
the  officer  over  a  mile  under  machine-gun  fire  and 
sniper  fire  to  safety.  Home  address,  Edward  P. 
Call,  father,  32  Broadway,  New  York  City. 

CHILES,  MARCELLUS  H.  .  .  .  Captain 
Deceased.  356  Infantry.  For  conspicuous  gal- 
lantry and  intrepidity  above  and  beyond  the  call  of 
duty  in  action  with  enemy  near  LeChampy  Bas, 
France,  November  3,  1918.  When  his  battalion,  of 
which  he  had  just  taken  command,  was  halted  by 
machine-gun  fire  from  the  front  and  left  flank, 
Capt.  Chiles  picked  up  the  rifle  of  a  dead  soldier, 
and,  calling  on  his  men  to  follow,  led  the  advance 
across  a  stream,  waist  deep,  in  the  face  of  the 
machine-pun  fire.  Upon  reaching  the  opposite 
bank,  this  gallant  officer  was  seriously  wounded  in 
the  abdomen  by  a  sniper,  but  before  permitting 
himself  to  be  evacuated,  he  made  complete  arrange- 
ment for  turning  over  his  command  to  the  next 
senior  officer;  and  under  the  inspiration  of  his  fear- 
less leadership,  his  battalion  reached  its  objective. 
Capt.  Chiles  died  shortly  after  reaching  the  hos- 
pital. Next  of  kin,  John  Home  Chiles,  2815 
West  37th  Avenue,  Denver,  Colo. 

COLYER,  WILBUR  E Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  A,  First  Engineers.  For 
conspicuous  gallantry  and  intrepidity  above  and 
beyond  the  call  of  duty  in  action  with  the  enemy 
near  Verdun,  France,  October  9,  1918.  Volunteer- 
ing with  two  other  soldiers  to  locate  machine-gun 
nests,  Sergt.  Colyer  advanced  on  the  hostile  posi- 
tions to  a  point  where  he  was  half  surrounded  by 
the  nests,  which  were  in  ambush.  He  killed  the 
gunner  of  one  gun  with  a  captured  German  grenade 
and  then  turned  this  gun  on  the  other  nests,  silenc- 
ing all  of  them  before  he  returned  to  his  platoon. 
He  was  later  killed  in  action.  Next  of  kin, 
William  H.  Colyer,  father,  202  Helen  Avenue,  South 
Ozone,  Long  Island,  N.  Y. 

COSTIN,  HENRY  G Privata 

Deceased.  Company  H,  115th  Infantry.  For 
conspicuous  gallantry  and  intrepidity  above  and 
beyond  the  call  of  duty  in  action  with  the  enemy 
near  Bois  de  Consenvoye,  France,  October  8,  1918. 
When  the  advance  of  his  platoon  had  been  held  up 
by  machine-gun  fire  and  a  request  was  made  for  an 
automatic-rifle  team  to  charge  the  nest,  Private 
Costin  was  the  first  to  volunteer.  Advancing  with 


his  team,  under  terrific  fire  of  enemy  artillery,  ma- 
chine guns  and  trench  mortars,  he  continued  after 
all  his  comrades  had  become  casualties,  and  he  him- 
self had  been  seriously  wounded.  His  act  resulted 
in  the  capture  of  about  100  prisoners  and  several 
machine  guns.  He  succumbed  from  the  the  effects 
of  his  wounds  shortly  after  the  accomplishment  of 
his  heroic  deed.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Hython 
Costin,  wife,  615  Mason  Avenue,  Cape  Charles,  Va. 

CUKELA,  LOUIS  ....  First  Lieutenant 
Fifth  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For  conspicuous 
gallantry  and  intrepidity  above  and  beyond  the  call 
of  duty  in  action  with  the  enemy  near  Villers- 
Cotterets,  France,  July  18,  1918.  When  his  com- 
pany, advancing  through  a  wood,  met  with  strong 
resistance  from  an  enemy  strong  point,  Lieut. 
Cukela  (then  a  sergeant)  crawled  out  from  the  flank 
and  made  his  way  toward  the  German  lines  in  the 
face  of  heavy  fire,  disregarding  the  warnings  of  his 
comrades.  He  succeeded  in  getting  behind  the 
enemy  position  and  rushed  a  machine-gun  emplace- 
ment killing  or  driving  off  the  crew  with  his  bayonet. 
With  German  hand  grenades  he  then  bombed  put 
the  remaining  portion  of  the  strong  point,  capturing 
four  men  and  two  damaged  machine  guns.  Home 
address,  Minneapolis,  Minn. 

DILBOY,  GEORGE Private 

Deceased.  Company  H,  103rd  Infantry.  For 
gallantry  and  intrepidity  in  action  above  and  be- 
yond the  call  of  duty  near  Belleau,  France,  July  18, 
1918.  After  his  platoon  had  gained  its  objective 
along  a  railroad  embankment,  Private  Dilboy,  ac- 
companying his  platoon  leader  to  reconnoiter  the 
ground  beyond,  was  suddenly  fired  upon  by  an 
enemy  machine  gun  from  100  yards.  From  a  stand- 
ing position  on  the  railroad  track,  fully  exposed  to 
view,  he  opened  fire  at  once,  but,  failing  to  silence 
the  gun,  rushed  forward  with  his  bayonet  fixed 
through  a  wheat  field  toward  the  gun  emplacement, 
falling  within  25  yards  of  the  gun  with  his  right  leg 
nearly  severed  above  the  knee  and  with  several 
bullet  holes  in  his  body.  With  courage  undaunted 
he  continued  to  fire  into  the  emplacement  from  a 
prone  position,  killing  two  of  the  enemy  and  dis- 
persing the  rest  of  the  crew.  Next  of  kin,  Antone 
Dilboy,  father,  Massachusetts  General  Hospital, 
Boston,  Mass. 

DOZIER,  JAMES  C.  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Company  G,  118th  Infantry.  For  conspicuous 
gallantry  and  intrepidity  above  and  beyond  the  call 
of  duty  in  action  with  the  enemy  near  Mont- 
brehain,  France,  October  8,  1918.  In  command  of 
two  platoons  Lieut.  Dozier  was  painfully  wounded 
in  the  shoulder  early  in  the  attack,  but  he  continued 
to  lead  his  men,  displaying  the  highest  bravery  and 
skill.  When  his  command  was  held  up  by  heavy 
machine-gun  fire,  he  disposed  his  men  in  the  best 
cover  available,  and  with  a  soldier  continued  for- 
ward to  attack  a  machine  gun  nest.  Creeping  up 
to  the  position  in  the  face  of  intense  fire,  he  killed 
the  entire  crew  with  hand  grenades  and  his  pistol 
and  a  little  later  captured  a  number  of  Germans, 
who  had  taken  refuge  in  a  dugout  nearby.  Home 
address,  John  H.  Dozier,  father,  524  Annafrel  Street, 
Rockhill,  S.  C. 

EGGARS,  ALAN  LOUIS  ....  Sergeant 
Machine  Gun  Company,  107th  Infantry.  For 
conspicuous  gallantry  and  intrepidity  above  and 
beyond  the  call  of  duty  in  action  with  the  enemy 
near  La  Catelet,  France,  September  29,  1918.  Be- 
coming separated  from  their  platoon  by  a  smoke 
barrage,  Sergt.  Eggers,  Sergt.  John  G  Latham,  and 
Corp.  Thos.  E.  O'Shea  took  cover  in  a  shell  hole  well 
within  the  enemy's  lines.  Upon  hearing  a  call  for 
help  from  an  American  tank,  which  had  become  dis- 
abled thirty  yards  from  them,  the  three  soldiers  left 
their  shelter  and  started  toward  the  tank,  under 
heavy  fire  from  German  machine  guns  and  trench 


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mortara.  In  crossing  the  fire-swept  area,  Corp. 
O'Shea  was  mortally  wounded,  but  his  companions, 
undeterred,  proceeded  to  the  tank,  rescued  a 
wounded  officer,  and  assisted  two  wounded  soldiers 
to  cover  in  a  sap  of  a  nearby  trench.  Sergt.  Eggers 
and  Sergt.  Latham  then  returned  to  the  tank  in  face 
of  the  violent  fire,  dismounted  a  Hotchkiss  gun  and 
took  it  back  to  where  the  wounded  men  were,  keep- 
ing off  the  enemy  all  day  by  effective  use  of  the  gun, 
and  later  bringing  it,  with  the  wounded  men,  back 
to  our  lines  under  cover  of  darkness.  Home  address, 
John  H.  Eggers,  father,  153  Summit  Avenue,  Sum- 
mit, N.  J. 

ELLIS,  MICHAEL  B Sergeant 

Company  C,  28th  Infantry.  For  conspicuous 
gallantry  and  intrepidity  above  and  beyond  the  call 
of  duty  in  action  with  the  enemy  near  Exermont, 
France,  October  5,  1918.  During  the  entire  day's 
engagement  he  operated  far  in  advance  of  the  first 
wave  of  his  company,  voluntarily  undertaking  most 
dangerous  missions  and  single-handed  attacking  and 
reducing  machine-gun  nests.  Flanking  one  em- 
placement, he  killed  two  of  the  enemy  with  rifle 
fire,  and  captured  17  others.  Later,  he  single- 
handed  advanced  under  heavy  fire  and  captured  27 
persons,  including  two  officers,  and  6  machine  guns, 
which  had  been  holding  up  the  advance  of  the  com- 
pany. The  captured  officers  indicated  the  loca- 
tions of  4  other  machine  guns;  he  in  turn  captured 
these,  together  with  their  crews,  at  all  times  show- 
ing marked  heroism  and  fearlessness.  Home  ad- 
dress, John  J.  Ellis,  father,  628  Collinsville  Avenue, 
East  St.  Louis,  111. 

FORREST,  ARTHUR  J Sergeant 

Company  D,  354th  Infantry.  For  conspicuous 
gallantry  and  intrepidity  above  and  beyond  the 
call  of  duty  in  action  with  the  enemy  near  Remon- 
ville,  France,  November  1,  1918.  When  the  ad- 
vance of  his  company  was  stopped  by  bursts  of  fire 
from  a  nest  of  six  enemy  machine  guns,  without 
being  discovered,  he  worked  his  way  single-handed 
to  a  point  within  fifty  yards  of  the  machine-gun 
nest.  Charging  single-handed,  he  drove  out  the 
enemy  in  disorder,  thereby  protecting  the  advance 
platoon  from  annihilating  fire,  and  permitting  the 
resumption  of  the  advance  of  his  company.  Home 
address,  William  Forrest,  father,  112  South  Maple 
Street,  Hannibal,  Mo. 

FOSTER,  GAREY  EVANS  ....  Sergeant 
Company  F,  118th  Infantry.  For  conspicuous 
gallantry  and  intrepidity  above  and  beyond  the  call 
of  duty  in  action  with  the  enemy  near  Mont- 
brehain,  France,  October  8,  1918.  When  his  com- 
pany was  held  up  by  violent  machine-gun  fire  from 
a  sunken  road,  Sergt.  Foster  with  an  officer  went 
forward  to  attack  the  hostile  machine-gun  nests. 
The  officer  was  wounded,  but  Sergt.  Foster  con- 
tinued on  alone  in  the  face  of  heavy  fire  and  by 
effective  use  of  hand  grenades  and  his  pistol,  killed 
several  of  the  enemy  and  captured  eighteen.  Home 
address,  N.  C.  Foster,  Inman,  S.  C. 

FUNK,  JESSE  N Private 

Company  L,  354th  Infantry.  For  conspicuous 
gallantry  and  intrepidity  above  and  beyond  the  call 
of  duty  in  action  with  the  enemy  near  Bois  de 
Bartheville,  France,  October  31,  1918.  Learning 
that  two  daylight  patrols  had  been  caught  out  in 
No  Man's  Land,  and  were  unable  to  return,  Private 
Funk  and  another  stretcher  bearer,  upon  their  own 
initiative,  made  two  trips  five  hundred  yards  be- 
yond our  lines,  under  constant  machine-gun  fire  and 
rescued  two  wounded  officers.  Home  address, 
Martin  Funk,  father,  Calhan,  Colo. 


FURLONG,  HAROLD  A. 


First   Lieutenant 


353rd  Infantry.     For  conspicuous  gallantry  and 
intrepidity  above  and  beyond  the  call  of  duty  in 


action  with  the  enemy  near  Bantheville,  France, 
November  1,  1918.  Immediately  after  the  opening 
of  the  attack  in  the  Bois  de  Bantheville,  when  his 
company  was  held  up  by  severe  machine-gun  fire 
from  the  front,  which  killed  his  company  commander 
and  several  soldiers,  Lieut.  Furlong,  moved  out  in 
advance  of  the  line  with  great  courage  and  coolness, 
crossing  an  open  space  several  hundred  yards  wide. 
Taking  up  a  position  behind  the  line  of  machine 
guns,  he  closed  in  on  them,  one  at  a  time,  killing  a 
number  of  the  enemy  with  his  rifle,  putting  four 
machine-gun  nests  out  of  action  and  driving  twenty 
German  prisoners  into  our  lines.  Home  address, 
Arthur  D.  Furlong,  father,  2950  West  Grand  Boule- 
vard, Detroit,  Mich. 

GAFFNEY,  FRANK Private 

Company  G,  108th  Infantry.  For  conspicuous 
gallantry  and  intrepidity  above  and  beyond  the  call 
of  duty  in  action  with  the  enemy  near  Ronssoy, 
France,  September  29,  1918.  Private  Gaffney,  an 
automatic  rifleman,  pushing  forward  alone  with  his 
gun,  after  all  the  other  members  of  his  squad  had 
been  killed,  discovered  several  Germans  placing  a 
heavy  machine  gun  in  position.  He  killed  the  crew, 
captured  the  gun,  bombed  several  dugouts,  and, 
after  killing  four  more  of  the  enemy  with  his  pistol, 
held  the  position  until  reinforcements  came  up, 
when  eighty  prisoners  were  captured.  Home  ad- 
dress, Wilber  Gaffney,  father,  Capel  Street,  Lock- 
port,  N.  Y. 

GREGORY,  EARL  D Sergeant 

Headquarters  Company,  116th  Infantry.  For 
conspicuous  gallantry  and  intrepidity  above  and 
beyond  the  call  of  duty  in  action  with  the  enemy 
at  Bois  de  Consenvoye,  north  of  Verdun,  France, 
October  8,  1918.  With  the  remark,  "I  will  get 
them,"  Sergt.  Gregory  seized  a  rifle  and  a  trench- 
mortar  shell,  which  he  used  as  a  hand  grenade,  left 
his  detachment  of  the  trench-mortar  platoon,  and 
advancing  ahead  of  the  infantry,  captured  a  ma- 
chine gun  and  three  of  the  enemy.  Advancing  still 
farther  from  the  machine-gun  nest,  he  captured  a 
75  centimeter  mountain  howitzer  and,  entering  a 
dugout  in  the  immediate  vicinity,  single-handed 
captured  19  of  the  enemy.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Pearl  D.  Gregory,  mother,  Chase  City,  Va. 

GUMPERTZ,  SYDNEY  G.  .  First  Sergeant 
Company  E,  132nd  Infantry.  For  conspicuous 
gallantry  and  intrepidity  above  and  beyond  the 
call  of  duty  in  action  with  the  enemy  in  the  Bois  de 
Forges,  France,  September  26,  1918.  When  the  ad- 
vancing line  was  held  up  by  machine-gun  fire,  Sergt. 
Gumpertz  left  the  platoon  of  which  he  was  in  com- 
mand and  started  with  two  other  soldiers  through 
a  heavy  barrage  toward  the  machine-gun  nest.  His 
two  companions  soon  became  casualties  from  burst- 
ing shells,  but  Sergt.  Gumpertz  continued  on  alone 
in  the  face  of  direct  fire  from  the  machine  gun, 
jumped  into  the  nest  and  silenced  the  gun,  captur- 
ing nine  of  the  crew.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Ella 
Gumpertz,  wife,  701  West  178th  Street,  New  York 
City. 

HALL,  THOMAS  LEE Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  G,  118th  Infantry.  For 
conspicuous  gallantry  and  intrepidity  above  and 
beyond  the  call  of  duty  in  action  with  the  enemy 
Montbrehain,  France,  October  8,  1918.  Having 
overcome  two  machine-gun  nests  under  his  skillful 
leadership,  Sergt.  Hall's  platoon  was  stopped  eight 
hundred  yards  from  its  final  objective  by  machine 
gun  fire  of  particular  intensity.  Ordering  his  men 
to  take  cover  in  a  sunken  road,  Sergt.  Hall  advanced 
alone  on  the  enemy  machine-gun  post  and  killed 
five  members  of  the  crew  with  his  bayonet  and 
thereby  made  possible  the  further  advance  of  the 
line.  While  attacking  another  machine-gun  nest 
later  in  the  day,  this  gallant  soldier  was  mortally 


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wounded.  Next  of  kin,  William  L.  Hall,  father, 
R.  F.  D.,  No.  4,  Fort  Mill,  S.  C. 

HATLER,  M.  WALDO  ....  Sergeant 
Company  B,  356th  Infantry.  For  conspicuous 
gallantry  and  intrepidity  above  and  beyond  the  call 
of  duty  in  action  with  the  enemy  near  Pouilly, 
France,  November  8,  1918.  When  volunteers  were 
called  for  to  secure  information  as  to  the  enemy's 
position  on  the  opposite  bank  of  the  Meuse  River, 
Sergt.  Hatler  was  the  first  to  offer  his  services  for 
this  dangerous  mission.  Swimming  across  the 
river,  he  succeeded  in  reaching  the  German  lines, 
after  another  soldier,  who  had  started  with  him,  had 
been  seized  with  cramps  and  drowned  in  mid- 
stream. Alone,  he  carefully  and  courageously  re- 
connoitered  the  enemy's  positions,  which  were  held 
in  force,  and  again  successfully  swam  the  river, 
bringing  back  information  of  great  value.  Home 
address,  Troy  C.  Hatler,  father,  General  Delivery, 
Neosho,  Mo. 

HAYS,  GEORGE  PRICE  .  .  .  Lieutenant 
10th  Field  Artillery.  For  conspicuous  gallantry 
and  intrepidity  above  and  beyond  the  call  of  duty 
in  action  with  the  enemy  near  Greves  Farm,  France, 
July  14-15,  1918.  At  the  very  outset  of  the  unpre- 
cedented artillery  bombardment  by  the  enemy  of 
July  14-15,  his  line  of  communication  was  destroyed 
beyond  repair.  Despite  the  hazard  attached  to  the 
mission  of  runner,  he  immediately  set  out  to  estab- 
lish contact  with  the  neighboring  post  of  command 
and  further  established  liaison  with  two  French 
batteries  visiting  their  position  so  frequently  that  he 
was  mainly  responsible  for  the  accurate  fire  there- 
from. While  thus  engaged,  seven  horses  were  shot 
under  him  and  he  was  severely  wounded.  His  activ- 
ity under  most  severe  fire  was  an  important  factor 
in  checking  the  advance  of  the  enemy.  Home  ad- 
dress, George  Hays,  father,  R.  F.  D.  4,  Okarche, 
Okla. 

HERIOT,  JAMES  D Corporal 

Deceased.  Company  I,  118th  Infantry.  For 
conspicuous  gallantry  and  intrepidity  above  and 
beyond  the  call  of  duty  in  action  with  the  enemy  at 
Vaux-Andigny,  France,  October  12,  1918.  Corp. 
Heriot  with  four  other  soldiers,  organized  a  combat 
group,  and  attacked  an  enemy  machine-gun  nest 
which  had  been  inflicting  heavy  casualties  on  his 
company.  In  the  advance  two  of  his  men  were 
killed,  and  because  of  the  heavy  fire  from  all  sides, 
the  remaining  two  sought  shelter.  Unmindful  of  the 
hazard  attached  to  his  mission,  Corp.  Heriot,  with 
fixed  bayonet,  alone  charged  the  machine  gun, 
making  his  way  through  the  fire  for  a  distance  of 
thirty  yards,  and  forcing  the  enemy  to  surrender. 
During  this  exploit,  he  received  several  wounds  in 
the  arm,  and  later  in  the  same  day,  while  charging 
another  nest,  he  was  killed.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs. 
Carrie  C.  Heriot,  mother,  R.  F.  D.  No.  1,  Provi- 
dence, S.  C. 

HILL,  RALYN Corporal 

Company  H,  129th  Infantry.  For  conspicuous 
gallantry  and  intrepidity  above  and  beyond  the 
call  of  duty  in  action  with  the  enemy  near  Danne- 
voux,  France,  October  7,  1918.  Seeing  a  French 
airplane  fall  out  of  control  on  the  enemy  side  of  the 
Meuse  River  with  its  pilot  injured,  Corp.  Hill  volun- 
tarily dashed  across  the  foot  bridge  to  the  side  of  the 
wounded  man  and,  taking  him  upon  his  back, 
started  back  to  the  lines.  During  the  entire  exploit 
he  was  subjected  to  murderous  fire  of  enemy 
machine  guns  and  artillery,  but  he  successfully  ac- 
complished his  mission  and  brought  his  man  to  a 
place  of  safety,  a  distance  of  several  hundred  yards. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Edna  Hill,  mother,  Oregon,  111. 

HILTON,  RICHMOND  H.     .     .      .        Sergeant 

Company  M,  118th  Infantry.     For  conspicuous 

gallantry  and  intrepidity  above  and  beyond  the  call 


of  duty  in  action  with  the  enemy  at  Brancourt, 
France,  October  11,  1918.  While  Sergt.  Hilton's 
company  was  advancing  through  the  village  of 
Brancourt  it  was  held  up  by  intense  enfilading  fire 
from  a  machine  gun.  Discovering  that  this  fire 
came  from  a  machine-gun  nest  at  the  edge  of  the 
town,  Sergt.  Hilton,  accompanied  by  a  few  other 
soldiers,  but  well  in  advance  of  them,  pressed  on 
toward  this  position,  firing  with  his  rifle  until  his 
ammunition  was  exhausted  and  then  with  hia  pistol, 
killing  six  of  the  enemy  and  capturing  ten.  In  the 
course  of  this  daring  exploit,  he  received  a  wound 
from  a  bursting  shell  which  resulted  in  the  loss  of 
his  arm.  Home  address,  J.  C.  Hilton,  father,  West- 
ville,  S.  C. 

HOFFMAN,  CHARLES  F.  .  Gunnery  Sergeant 
49th  Company,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For 
conspicuous  gallantry  and  intrepidity  above  and 
beyond  the  call  of  duty  in  action  with  the  enemy 
near  Chateau-Thierry,  France,  June  6,  1918.  Im- 
mediately after  his  company  had  reached  its  objec- 
tive on  Hill  142  several  hostile  counterattacks  were 
launched  against  the  line  before  the  new  position 
had  been  consolidated.  Sergt.  Hoffman  was  at- 
tempting to  organize  a  position  on  the  north  slope 
of  the  hill  when  he  saw  12  of  the  enemy,  armed  with 
five  light  machine  guns,  crawling  toward  his  group. 
Giving  the  alarm,  he  rushed  the  hostile  detachment, 
bayoneted  the  two  leaders,  and  forced  the  others  to 
flee,  abandoning  their  guns.  His  quick  action, 
initiative  and  courage  drove  the  enemy  from  a 
position  from  which  they  could  have  swept  the  hill 
with  machine-gun  fire  and  forced  the  withdrawal  of 
our  troops.  Home  address,  20  Dresden  Street, 
Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 

JOHNSTON,  HAROLD  I Sergeant 

Company  A,  365th  Infantry.  For  conspicuous 
gallantry  and  intrepedity  above  and  beyond  the  call 
of  duty  in  action  with  the  enemy  near  Pouilly, 
France,  November  9,  1918.  When  information  was 
desired  as  to  the  enemy's  position  on  the  opposite 
side  of  the  river  Meuse,  Sergt  Johnston,  with 
another  soldier,  volunteered  without  hesitation,  and 
swam  the  river  to  reconnoiter  the  exact  location  of 
the  enemy.  He  succeeded  in  reaching  the  opposite 
bank,  despite  the  evident  determination  of  the 
enemy  to  prevent  a  crossing.  Having  obtained  his 
information,  he  again  entered  the  water  for  his  re- 
turn. This  was  accomplished  after  a  severe  strug- 
gle, which  so  exhausted  him  that  he  had  to  be  as- 
sisted from  the  water,  after  which  he  rendered  his 
report  of  the  exploit.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Belle 
Renshaw,  mother,  1148  Speer  Boulevard,  Denver, 
Colo. 

KARNES,  JAMES  E Sergeant 

Company  D,  117th  Infantry.  For  conspicuous 
gallantry  and  intrepidity  above  and  beyond  the  call 
of  duty  in  action  with  the  enemy  near  Estrees, 
France,  October  8, 1918.  During  an  advance,  Sergt. 
Karnes'  Company  was  held  up  by  a  machine  gun, 
which  was  enfilading  the  line.  _  Accompanied  by 
another  soldier,  he  advanced  against  this  position, 
and  succeeded  in  reducing  the  nest  by  killing  three 
and  capturing  seven  of  the  enemy  and  their  guns. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Emily  Karnes,  mother,  2501 
North  Broadway  Avenue,  Knoxville,  Tenn. 

KATZ,  PHILIP  C Sergeant 

Company  C,  363d  Infantry.  For  conspicuous 
gallantry  and  intrepidity  above  and  beyond  the 
call  of  duty  in  action  with  the  enemy  near  Eclisfon- 
taine,  France,  September  26,  1918.  After  his  com- 
pany had  withdrawn  for  a  distance  of  two  hundred 
yards  on  a  line  with  the  units  on  its  flanks,  Sergt. 
Katz  learned  that  one  of  his  comrades  had  been  left 
wounded  in  an  exposed  position  at  the  point  from 
which  the  withdrawal  had  taken  place.  Voluntarily 
crossing  an  area  swept  by  heavy  machine-gun  fire, 
he  advanced  to  where  the  wounded  soldier  lay  and 


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carried  him  to  a  place  of  safety.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Jennie  Katz,  mother,  71  Parker  Avenue,  San 
Francisco,  Cal. 

KAUFMAN,  BENJAMIN  ....  Sergeant 
Company  K,  308th  Infantry.  For  conspicuous 
gallantry  and  intrepidity  above  and  beyond  the  call 
of  duty  in  action  with  the  enemy  in  the  Forest  of 
Argonne,  France,  October  4,  1918.  Sergt.  Kaufman 
took  out  a  patrol  for  the  purpose  of  attacking  an 
enemy  machine  gun  which  had  checked  the  advance 
of  his  company.  Before  reaching  the  gun  he  became 
separated  from  his  patrol,  and  a  machine-gun  bullet 
shattered  his  right  arm.  Without  hesitation  he  ad- 
vanced on  the  gun  alone,  throwing  grenades  with 
his  left  hand  and  charging  with  an  empty  pistol, 
taking  one  prisoner  and  scattering  the  crew,  bring- 
ing the  gun  and  prisoner  back  to  the  first-aid  sta- 
tion. Home  address,  Mrs.  Anna  Kaufman,  mother, 
2113  Pitkin  Avenue,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 

KELLY,  JOHN  J Private 

78th  Company,  6th  Regiment,  U.  S..M.  C.  For 
conspicuous  gallantry  and  intrepidity  above  and 
beyond  the  call  of  duty  in  action  with  the  enemy  at 
Blanc  Mont  Ridge,  France,  October  3,  1918.  Pri- 
vate Kelly  ran  through  our  own  barrage  100  yards  in 
advance  of  the  front  line  and  attacked  an  enemy 
machine  gun  nest,  killing  the  gunner  with  a  grenade, 
shooting  another  member  of  the  crew  with  his  pistol, 
and  returned  through  the  barrage  with  8  prisoners. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  B.  L.  Kelly,  mother,  6149 
Kimball  Avenue,  Chicago,  111. 

KOCAK,  MATEJ Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  C,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M. 
C.  For  conspicuous  gallantry  and  intrepidity 
above  and  beyond  the  call  of  duty  in  action  with 
the  enemy  near  Soissons,  France,  July  18,  1918. 
When  the  advance  of  his  battalion  was  checked  by 
a  hidden  machine-gun  nest,  he  went  forward  alone, 
unprotected  by  covering  fire  from  his  own  men  and 
worked  in  between  the  German  position  in  the  face 
of  fire  from  an  enemy  covering  detachment.  Lo- 
cating the  machine-gun  nest,  he  rushed  it,  and  with 
his  bayonet  drove  off  the  crew.  Shortly  after  this, 
he  organized  25  French  colonial  soldiers,  who  had 
become  separated  from  their  command,  and  led 
them  in  attacking  another  machine  gun  which  was 
also  put  out  of  action. 

LATHAM,  JOHN  CRIDLAND  .  .  Sergeant 
Machine  Gun  Company,  107th  Infantry.  For 
conspicuous  gallantry  and  intrepidity  above  and 
beyond  the  call  of  duty  in  action  with  the  enemy 
near  LeCatelet,  France,  September  29,  1918.  Be- 
coming separated  from  their  platoon  by  a  smoke 
barrage,  Sergt.  Latham,  Sergt.  Alan  L.  Eggers  and 
Corp.  Thos.  E.  O'Shea,  took  cover  in  a  shell  hole 
well  within  the  enemy's  lines.  Upon  hearing  a  call 
for  help  from  an  American  tank  which  had  becone 
disabled  thirty  yards  from  them,  the  three  soldiers 
left  their  shelter  and  started  toward  the  tank  under 
heavy  fire  from  German  machine  guns  and  trench 
mortars.  In  crossing  the  fire-swept  area,  Corp. 
O'Shea  was  mortally  wounded,  but  his  companions, 
undeterred,  proceeded  to  the  tank,  rescued  a 
wounded  officer  and  assisted  two  wounded  soldiers 
to  cover  in  the  sap  of  a  nearby  trench.  Sergt. 
Latham  and  Sergt.  Eggers  then  returned  to  the 
tank  in  the  face  of  the  violent  fire,  dismounted  a 
Hotchkiss  gun  and  took  it  back  to  where  the 
wounded  men  were,  keeping  off  the  enemy  all  day 
by  effective  use  of  the  gun,  and  later  bringing  it  with 
the  wounded  men,  back  to  our  lines,  under  cover  of 
darkness.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary  Garrison, 
aunt,  Knotts  View,  Windomere,  Westmoreland, 
England. 

LEMERT,  MILO     ....          First  Sergeant 
Deceased.     Company   G,  119th  Infantry.     For 


conspicuous  gallantry  and  intrepidity  above  and 
beyond  the  call  of  duty  in  action  with  the  enemy 
near  Bellicourt,  France,  September  29,  1918.  See- 
ing that  the  left  flank  of  his  company  was  held  up, 
he  located  the  enemy  machine-gun  emplacement, 
which  had  been  causing  heavy  casualties.  In  the 
face  of  heavy  fire,  he  rushed  it  single-handed,  killing 
the  entire  crew  with  grenades.  Continuing  along 
the  enemy  trench  in  advance  of  the  company,  he 
reached  another  emplacement,  which  he  also 
charged,  silencing  the  gun  with  grenades.  A  third 
machine-gun  emplacement  9pened  upon  him  from 
the  left  and  with  similar  skill  and  bravery,  he  de- 
stroyed this  also.  Later,  in  company  with  another 
Sergeant,  he  attacked  a  fourth  machine-gun  nest, 
being  killed  as  he  reached  the  parapet  of  the  em- 
placement. His  courageous  action,  in  destroying 
in  turn  four  enemy  machine-gun  nests,  prevented 
many  casualties  among  his  company,  and  very 
materially  aided  in  achieving  the  objective.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Nellie  V.  Lemert,  wife,  Crossville, 
Tenn. 

LOMAN,  BERGER Private 

Company  H,  132nd  Infantry.  For  conspicuous 
gallantry  and  intrepidity  above  and  beyond  the 
call  of  duty  in  action  with  the  enemy  near  Consen- 
voye,  France,  October  9,  1918.  When  his  Company 
had  reached  a  point  within  one  hundred  yards  of  its 
objective,  to  which  it  was  advancing  under  terrific 
machine-gun  fire,  Private  Loman  voluntarily  and 
unaided,  made  his  way  forward,  after  all  others  had 
taken  shelter  from  the  direct  fire  of  an  enemy 
machine  gun.  He  crawled  to  a  flank  position  of  the 
gun,  and,  after  killing  or  capturing  the  entire  crew, 
turned  the  machine  gun  on  the  retreating  enemy. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Anna  Loman,  mother,  1838 
North  Spaulding  Avenue,  Chicago,  111. 

LUKE,  FRANK,  JR.  ...  Second  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  27th  Aero  Squadron,  First  Pursuit 
Group.  For  conspicuous  gallantry  and  intrepidity 
above  and  beyond  the  call  of  duty  in  action  with  the 
enemy  near  Murvaux,  France,  September  29,  1918. 
After  having  previously  destroyed  a  number  of 
enemy  aircraft  within  seventeen  days,  he  volun- 
tarily started  on  a  patrol  after  German  observa- 
tion balloons.  Though  pursued  by  eight  German 
planes  which  were  protecting  the  enemy  balloon 
line,  he  unhesitatingly  attacked  and  shot  down  in 
flames  three  German  balloons,  being  himself  under 
heavy  fire  from  ground  batteries  and  the  hostile 
planes.  Severely  wounded,  he  descended  to  within 
fifty  meters  of  the  ground,  and  flying  at  this  low 
altitude  near  the  town  of  Murvaux,  opened  fire  upon 
enemy  troops,  killing  six  and  wounding  as  many 
more.  Forced  to  make  a  landing,  and  surrounded 
on  all  sides  by  the  enemy,  who  called  upon 
him  to  surrender,  he  drew  his  automatic  pistol 
and  defended  himself  gallantly  until  he  fell  dead 
from  a  wound  in  the  chest.  Next  of  kin,  Frank 
Luke,  father,  2200  West  Monroe  Street,  Phoenix, 
Ariz. 

McMURTRY,  GEORGE  G Major 

308th  Infantry.  For  conspicuous  gallantry  and 
intrepidity  above  and  beyond  the  call  of  duty  in 
action  against  the  enemy  at  Charlevaux,  in  the 
Forest  D'Argonne,  France,  October  2  to  8,  1918. 
Capt.  McMurtry  commanded  a  battalion  which 
was  cut  off  and  surrounded  by  the  enemy,  and, 
although  wounded  in  the  knee  by  shrapnel  on  Octo- 
ber 4  and  suffering  great  pain,  he  continued  through- 
out the  entire  period  to  encourage  his  officers  and 
men  with  a  resistless  optimism  that  contributed 
largely  toward  preventing  panic  and  disorder  among 
the  troops  who  were,  without  food,  cut  off  from 
communication  with  our  lines.  On  October  4  dur- 
ing a  heavy  barrage,  he  personally  directed  and 
supervised  the  moving  of  the  wounded  to  shelter 
before  himself  seeking  shelter.  On  October  6,  he 
was  again  wounded  in  the  shoulder  by  a  German 


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grenade,  but  continued  personally  to  organize  and 
direct  the  defense  against  the  German  attack  on  the 
position  until  the  attack  was  defeated.  He  con- 
continued  to  direct  and  command  his  troops,  refus- 
ing relief,  and  personally  led  his  men  out  of  the  posi- 
tion after  assistance  arrived,  before  permitting  him- 
self to  be  taken  to  the  hospital  on  October  8th. 
During  this  period,  the  successful  defense  of  the 
position  was  due  largely  to  his  efforts.  Home  ad- 
dress, 812  Fifth  Avenue,  New  York  City. 

MALLON,  GEORGE  H Captain 

132nd  Infantry.  For  conspicuous  gallantry  and 
intrepidity  above  and  beyond  the  call  of  duty  in 
action  with  the  enemy  in  the  Bois  de  Forgese, 
France,  September  26,  1918.  Becoming  separated 
from  the  balance  of  his  company  because  of  a  fog, 
Capt.  Mallon,  with  nine  soldiers,  pushed  forward 
and  attacked  nine  active  hostile  machine  guns  cap- 
turing all  of  them  without  the  loss  of  a  man.  Con- 
tinuing on  through  the  woods,  he  led  his  men  in 
attacking  a  battery  of  four  155MM  Howitzers 
which  were  in  action,  rushing  the  position  and  cap- 
turing the  battery  and  its  crew.  In  this  encounter, 
Capt.  Mallon  personally  attacked  one  of  the  enemy 
with  his  fists.  Later,  when  the  party  came  upon 
two  more  machine  guns,  this  officer  sent  men  to  the 
flanks  while  he  rushed  forward  directly  in  the  face 
of  the  fire  and  silenced  the  guns,  being  the  first  one 
of  the  party  to  reach  the  nest.  The  exceptional 
gallantry  and  determination  displayed  by  Capt. 
Mallon  resulted  in  the  capture  of  one  hundred  pris- 
oners, eleven  machine  guns,  four  155MM  Howitzers 
and  one  anti-aircraft  gun.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
F.  E.  G.  Mallon,  wife,  1931  Hallock  Street,  Kansas 
City,  Kan. 

MANNING,  SIDNEY  E Corporal 

Company  G,  167th  Infantry.  For  conspicuous 
gallantry  and  intrepidity  above  and  beyond  the 
call  of  duty  with  the  enemy  near  Breuvannes, 
France,  July  28,  1918.  When  Corporal  Manning's 
platoon  commander  and  platoon  sergeant  had  both 
become  casualties  soon  after  the  beginning  of  an 
assault  on  strongly  fortified  heights  overlooking  the 
Ourcq  River,  Corp.  Manning  took  command  of  his 
platoon,  which  was  near  the  center  of  the  attacking 
line.  Though  himself  severely  wounded,  he  led  for- 
ward the  35  men  remaining  in  the  platoon,  and 
finally  succeeded  in  gaining  a  foothold  on  enemy 
position,  during  which  time  he  had  received  more 
wounds  and  all  but  seven  of  his  men  had  fallen. 
Directing  the  consolidation  of  the  position,  he  held 
off  a  large  body  of  the  enemy  only  50  yards  away 
by  fire  from  his  automatic  rifle.  He  declined  to 
take  cover  until  the  line  had  been  entirely  consoli- 
dated with  the  line  of  the  platoon  on  the  flank,  when 
he  dragged  himself  to  shelter,  suffering  from  nine 
wounds  in  all  parts  of  the  body.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Lizzie  Manning,  mother,  Flomaton,  Ala. 

MESTROVITCH,  JAMES  I.  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Deceased.  Company  C,  lllth  Infantry.  For 
conspicuous  gallantry  and  intrepidity  above  and 
beyond  the  call  of  duty  in  action  with  the  enemy  at 
Fismetter,  France,  August  10,  1918.  Seeing  his 
Company  Commander  lying  wounded  thirty  yards 
in  front  of  the  line,  after  his  company  had  with- 
drawn to  a  sheltered  position  behind  a  stone  wall, 
Serg.  Mestrovitch  voluntarily  left  cover  and 
crawled  through  heavy  machine  gun  and  shell  fire 
to  where  the  officer  lay.  Sergt.  Mestrovitch  took 
the  officer  upon  his  back  and  crawled  back  to  a 
place  of  safety,  where  he  administered  first  aid 
treatment,  his  exceptional  heroism  saving  the 
officer's  life.  Next  of  kin,  Peter  I.  Mestrovitch, 
brother,  1928  Tulare  Street,  Fresno,  Cal. 

MILES,  L.  WARDLAW     ....        Captain 

308th  Infantry.     For  conspicuous  gallantry  and 

intrepidity  above  and  beyond  the  call  of  duty  in 

action  with  the  enemy  near  Reullon,  France,  Sep- 


tember 14,  1918.  Capt.  Miles  volunteered  to  lead 
his  company  in  hazardous  attack  on  a  commanding 
trench  position  near  the  Aisne  Canal,  which  other 
troops  had  previously  attempted  to  take  without 
success.  His  company  immediately  met  with  in- 
tense machine-gun  fire,  against  which  it  had  no 
artillery  assistance  but  Capt.  Miles  proceeded  the 
first  wave  and  assisted  in  cutting  a  passage  through 
the  enemy's  wire  entanglements.  In  so  doing  he 
was  wounded  five  times  by  machine-gun  bullets, 
both  legs  and  one  arm  being  fractured,  whereupon 
he  ordered  himself  placed  on  a  stretcher  and  had 
himself  carried  forward  to  the  enemy  trench  in  order 
that  he  might  encourage  and  direct  his  company, 
which  by  this  time  had  suffered  numerous  casualties. 
Under  the  inspiration  of  this  officer's  indomitable 
spirit  his  men  held  the  hostile  position  and  consoli- 
dated the  front  line  after  an  action  lasting  two 
hours,  at  the  conclusion  of  which  Capt.  Miles  was 
carried  to  the  aid  station  against  his  will.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  L.  Wardlaw  Miles,  Princeton,  N.  J. 

MILLER,  OSCAR  F Major 

Deceased.  361st  Infantry.  For  conspicuous  gal- 
lantry and  intrepidity  above  and  beyond  the  call  of 
duty  in  action  with  the  enemy  near  Gesnes,  France, 
September  28,  1918.  After  two  days  of  intense 
physical  and  mental  strain,  during  which  Maj. 
Miller  had  led  his  battalion  in  the  front  line  of  the 
advance,  through  the  forest  of  Argonne,  the  enemy 
was  met  in  a  prepared  position  south  of  Gesnes. 
Though  almost  exhausted,  he  energetically  reorgan- 
ized his  battalion  and  ordered  an  attack.  Upon 
reaching  open  ground,  the  advancing  line  began  to 
waver  in  the  face  of  machine-gun  fire  from  the  front 
and  flanks  and  direct  artillery  fire.  Personally  lead- 
ing his  command  group  forward  between  his  front 
line  companies,  Maj.  Miller  inspired  his  men  by 
personal  courage  and  they  again  pressed  on  toward 
the  hostile  position.  As  this  officer  led  the  renewed 
attack,  he  was  shot  in  the  right  leg,  but  he  never- 
theless staggered  forward  at  the  head  of  his  com- 
mand. Soon  afterwards  he  was  shot  in  the  right 
arm  but  he  continued  the  charge,  personally  cheer- 
ing his  troops  on  through  the  heavy  machine-gun 
fire.  Just  before  the  objective  was  reached  he  re- 
ceived a  wound  in  the  abdomen,  which  forced  him 
to  the  ground,  but  he  continued  to  urge  his  men  on, 
telling  them  to  push  on  to  the  next  ridge  and  leave 
him  where  he  lay.  He  died  from  his  wounds  a  few 
days  later.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Oscar  F.  Miller, 
wife,  1727  West  51st  Street,  Los  Angeles,  Cal. 

NEIBAUR,  THOS.  C Private 

Company  M,  167th  Infantry.  For  conspicuous 
gallantry  and  intrepidity  above  and  beyond  the  call 
of  duty  in  action  against  the  enemy  near  Landers 
St.  Georges,  France,  October  16,  1918.  On  the 
afternoon  of  October  16,  1918,  when  the  Cote  de 
Chatillon  had  just  been  gained  after  bitter  fighting, 
and  the  summit  of  that  strong  bulwark  in  the 
Krienhilde  Stellung  was  being  organized,  Private 
Neibaur  was  sent  out  on  patrol  with  his  automatic 
rifle  squad  to  enfilade  enemy  machine-gun  nests.  As 
he  gained  the  ridge,  he  set  up  his  automatic  rifle  and 
was  directly  thereafter  wounded  in  both  legs  by 
fire  from  a  hostile  machine  gun  on  his  flank.  The 
advance  wave  of  the  enemy  troops  counter-attack- 
ing had  about  gained  the  ridge,  and  although  prac- 
tically cut  off  and  surrounded,  the  remainder  of  his 
detachment  being  killed  or  wounded,  this  gallant 
soldier  kept  his  automatic  rifle  in  operation  to  such 
effect  that  by  his  own  efforts  and  by  fire  from  the 
skirmish  line  of  his  company  at  least  one  hundred 
yards  in  his  rear,  the  attack  was  checked.  The 
enemy  wave  being  halted  and  lying  prone  four  of 
the  enemy  attacked  Private  Neibaur  at  close 
quarters.  These  he  killed.  He  then  moved  alone 
among  the  enemy  lying  on  the  ground  about  him,  in 
the  midst  of  the  fire  from  his  own  lines,  and  by  cool- 
ness and  gallantry  captured  eleven  prisoners  at  the 
point  of  his  pistol  and,  although  painfully  wounded, 


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brought  them  back  to  our  lines.  The  counter  attack 
in  full  force  was  arrested,  to  a  large  extent,  by  the 
single  efforts  of  this  soldier  whose  heroic  exploits 
took  place  against  the  skyline  in  full  view  of  his 
entire  battalion.  Home  address,  James  C.  Neibaur, 
father,  Sugar  City,  Idaho. 

O'SHEA,  THOS.  E Corporal 

Deceased.  Machine  Gun  Company,  107th  Infan- 
try. For  conspicuous  gallantry  and  intrepidity 
above  and  beyond  the  call  of  duty  in  action  with 
the  enemy  near  Lecatelet,  France,  September  29, 
1918.  Becoming  separated  from  their  platoon  by  a 
smoke  barrage,  Corp.  O'Shea,  with  two  other  sol- 
diers, took  cover  in  a  shell  hole  wall  within  the 
enemy's  lines.  Upon  hearing  a  call  for  help  from 
an  American  tank  which  had  become  disabled 
thirty  yards  from  them,  the  three  soldiers  left  their 
shelter  and  started  toward  the  tank,  under  heavy 
from  from  German  machine  guns  and  trench  mor- 
tars. In  crossing  the  fire-swept  area,  Corp.  O'Shea 
was  mortally  wounded  and  died  of  his  wounds 
shortly  afterward.  Next  of  kin,  Thomas  E. 
O'Shea,  587  Springfield  Avenue,  Summit,  N.  J. 

PECK,  ARCHIE  A Private 

Company  A,  307th  Infantry.  For  conspicuous 
gallantry  and  intrepidity  above  and  beyond  the  call 
of  duty  in  action  with  the  enemy  in  the  Argonne 
Forest,  France,  October  6,  1918.  While  engaged 
with  two  other  soldiers  on  patrol  duty,  he  and  his 
comrades  were  subjected  to  the  direct  fire  of  an 
enemy  machine  gun,  at  which  time  both  his  com- 
panions were  wounded.  Returning  to  his  company, 
he  obtained  another  soldier  to  accompany  him,  to 
assist  him  in  bringing  in  the  wounded  men.  His 
assistant  was  killed  in  the  exploit,  but  Private  Peck 
continued  on,  twice  returning,  and  safely  bringing 
in  both  men,  being  under  terrific  machine-gun  fire 
during  the  entire  journey.  Home  address,  J.  A. 
Peck,  father,  445  Division  Street,  Hornell,  N.  Y. 

PERKINS,  MICHAEL  J Private 

Deceased.  Company  D,  101st  Infantry.  For 
conspicuous  gallantry  and  intrepidity  above  and 
beyond  the  call  of  duty  in  action  with  the  enemy  at 
Belieu  Bois,  France,  October  27,  1918.  He  volun- 
tarily and  alone  crawled  to  a  German  "pill-box" 
machine-gun  emplacement  from  which  grenades 
were  being  thrown  at  his  platoon.  Awaiting  his 
opportunity,  when  the  door  was  again  opened  and 
another  grenade  thrown,  he  threw  a  bomb  inside, 
bursting  the  door  open;  and  then,  drawing  his 
trench  knife,  rushed  into  the  emplacement.  In 
a  hand-to-hand  struggle  he  killed  or  wounded  sev- 
eral of  the  occupants  and  captured  about  25  pris- 
oners, at  the  same  time  silencing  seven  machine 
guns.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Abbie  Perkins,  mother, 
247  E  Street,  South  Boston,  Mass. 

PIKE,  EMERY  J.  .  .  .  Lieutenant-Colonel 
Deceased.  Division  Machine  Gun  Officer,  82nd 
Division.  For  conspicuous  gallantry  and  intrepid- 
ity above  and  beyond  the  call  of  duty  in  action  with 
the  enemy  near  Vandieres,  France,  September  15, 
1918.  Having  gone  forward  to  reconnoiter  new 
machine-gun  position,  Colonel  Pike  offered  his  as- 
sistance in  re-organizing  advance  Infantry  Units, 
which  had  become  disorganized,  during  a  heavy 
artillery  shelling.  Colonel  Pike  succeeded  in  locat- 
ing only  about  twenty  men,  but  with  these  he  ad- 
vanced and  when  later  joined  by  several  infantry 
platoons,  rendered  inestimable  service  in  establish- 
ing outposts,  encouraging  all  by  his  cheerfulness,  in 
spite  of  the  extreme  danger  of  the  situation.  When 
a  shell  had  wounded  one  of  the  men  in  the  outpost, 
Colonel  Pike  immediately  went  to  his  aid  and  was 
severely  wounded  himself  when  another  shell  burst 
in  the  same  place.  While  waiting  to  be  brought  to 
the  rear,  Colonel  Pike  continued  in  command,  still 
retaining  his  jovial  manner  of  encouragement,  di- 
recting the  re-organization  until  the  position  could 


be  held.  The  entire  operation  was  carried  on  under 
terrific  bombardment  and  the  example  of  courage 
and  devotion  to  duty,  as  set  by  Colonel  Pike,  estab- 
lished the  highest  standard  of  morale  and  confidence 
to  all  under  his  charge.  The  wounds  he  received 
were  the  cause  of  his  death.  Next  of  kin,  Martha 
Agnes  Pike,  daughter,  1806  Tenth  Street,  Dea 
Moines,  la. 

POPE,  THOMAS  A Corporal 

Company  E,  131st  Infantry.  For  conspicuous 
gallantry  and  intrepidity  above  and  beyond  the  call 
of  duty  in  action  with  the  enemy  at  Hamel,  France, 
July  4,  1918.  Corp.  Pope's  company  was  advancing 
behind  the  tanks  when  it  was  halted  by  hostile 
machine-gun  fire.  Going  forward  alone,  he  rushed  a 
machine-gun  nest,  killed  several  of  the  crew  with  his 
bayonet,  and,  standing  astride  of  his  gun,  held  off 
the  others  until  reinforcements  arrived  and  captured 
them.  Home  address,  J.  J.  Pope,  brother,  6946 
llth  Avenue,  Chicago,  111. 

PRUITT,  JOHN  H Corporal 

Deceased.  78th  Company,  6th  Regiment,  U.  S. 
M.  C.  For  conspicuous  gallantry  and  intrepidity 
above  and  beyond  the  call  of  duty  in  action  with 
the  enemy  at  Blanc  Mont  Ridge,  France.  October 
3,  1918.  Corp.  Pruitt,  single-handed,  attacked  two 
machine  guns,  capturing  them  and  killing  two  of 
the  enemy.  He  then  captured  40  prisoners  in  a  dug- 
out nearby.  This  gallant  soldier  was  killed  soon 
afterward  by  shell  fire  while  he  was  sniping  at  the 
enemy.  Next  to  kin,  Mrs.  Belle  Pruitt,  mother, 
Phoenix,  Ariz. 

REGAN,  PATRICK  .  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
115th  Infantry.  For  conspicuous  gallantry  and 
intrepidity  above  and  beyond  the  call  of  duty  in 
action  with  the  enemy  at  the  Bois  De  Consenvoye, 
France,  October  8,  1918.  While  leading  his  platoon 
against  a  strong  enemy  machine-gun  nest  which 
had  held  up  the  advance  of  two  companies  Lieut. 
Regan  divided  his  men  into  three  groups,  sending 
one  group  to  either  flank,  and  he  himself  attacking 
with  an  automatic  rifle  team  from  the  front.  Two 
of  the  team  were  killed  outright  while  Lieut.  Regan 
and  the  third  man  were  seriously  wounded,  the 
latter  unable  to  advance.  Although  severely 
wounded,  Lieut.  Regan  dashed  with  empty  pistol 
into  the  machine-gun  nest,  capturing  thirty  Aus- 
trian gunners  and  four  machine  guns.  This  gallant 
deed  permitted  the  companies  to  advance,  avoiding 
a  terrific  enemy  fire.  Despite  his  wounds,  he  con- 
tinued to  lead  his  platoon  forward  until  ordered  to 
the  rear  by  his  commanding  officer.  Home  address, 
Francis  Regan,  brother,  2634  Gleason  Avenue,  Los 
Angeles,  Cal. 


ROBB,  GEORGE  S. 


First  Lieutenant 


369th  Infantry.  For  conspicuous  gallantry  and 
intrepidity  above  and  beyond  the  call  of  duty  in 
action  with  the  enemy  near  Sechault,  France,  Sep- 
tember 29-30,  1918.  While  leading  his  platoon  in 
the  assault  on  Sechault,  Lieut.  Robb  was  severely 
wounded  by  machine  gun  fire,  but  rather  than  go  to 
the  rear  for  proper  treatment,  he  remained  with  his 
platoon,  until  ordered  to  the  dressing  station  by  his 
commanding  officer.  Returning  within  forty-five 
minutes,  he  remained  on  duty  throughout  the  entire 
night,  inspecting  his  lines  and  establishing  outposts. 
Early  the  next  morning  he  was  again  wounded,  once 
again  displaying  his  remarkable  devotion  to  duty, 
by  remaining  in  cpmmand  of  his  platoon.  Later  the 
same  day  a  bursting  shell  added  two  more  wounds, 
the  same  shell  killing  his  commanding  officer  and 
two  officers  of  his  company.  He  then  assumed 
command  of  the  company  and  organized  its  position 
in  the  trenches.  Displaying  wonderful  courage  and 
tenacity  at  critical  times,  he  was  the  only  officer  of 
his  battalion  who  advanced  beyond  the  town  and, 
by  clearing  machine  gun  and  sniping  posts,  con- 
tributed largely  to  the  aid  of  his  battalion  in  holding 


HEROES  ALL 


their  objective.  His  example  of  bravery  and  forti- 
tude, and  his  eagerness  to  continue  with  his  mission 
despite  severe  wounds  set  before  the  enlisted  men  of 
his  command  a  most  wonderful  standard  of  morale 
and  self-sacrifice.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Thomas 
Robb,  mother,  308  South  12th  Street,  Salina,  Kan. 

ROBERTS,  HAROLD  W.  .  .  .  Corporal 
Deceased.  Company  A,  344th  Battalion,  Tank 
Corps.  For  conspicuous  gallantry  and  intrepidity 
above  and  beyond  the  call  of  duty  in  action  with  the 
enemy  in  the  Montrebeau  Woods,  France,  October 
4,  1918.  Corp.  Roberts,  a  tank  driver,  was  moving 
his  tank  into  a  clump  of  bushes  to  afford  protection 
to  another  tank  which  had  become  disabled.  The 
tank  slid  into  a  shell  hole,  ten  feet  deep,  filled  with 
water,  and  was  immediately  submerged.  Knowing 
that  only  one  of  the  two  men  in  the  tank  could 
escape,  Corp.  Roberts  said  to  the  gunner,  "Well, 
only  one  of  us  can  get  out  and  out  you  go,"  where- 
upon he  pushed  his  companion  through  the  back 
door  of  the  tank  and  was  himself  drowned.  Next 
of  kin,  Mrs.  Frederick  Zeile,  aunt,  1050  Green 
Street,  San  Francisco,  Calif. 

SAMPLER,  SAMUEL  M Sergeant 

Company  H,  142nd  Infantry.  For  conspicuous 
gallantry  and  intrepidity  above  and  beyond  the  call 
of  duty  in  action  with  the  enemy  near  St.  Etienne, 
France,  October  8,  1918.  His  company,  having 
suffered  severe  casualties  during  an  advance  under 
machine-gun  fire,  was  finally  stopped.  Sergt. 
Sampler,  then  a  Corporal,  detected  the  position  of 
the  enemy  machine  guns  on  an  elevation.  Armed 
with  German  hand-grenades  which  he  had  picked 
up,  he  left  the  line,  and  rushed  forward  in  the  face 
of  heavy  fire,  until  he  was  near  the  hostile  nest, 
where  he  grenaded  the  position.  His  third  grenade 
landed  among  the  enemy,  killing  two,  silencing  the 
machine  guns  and  causing  the  surrender  of  28  Ger- 
mans, whom  he  sent  to  the  rear  as  prisoners.  As  a 
result  of  his  act  the  company  was  immediately  en- 
abled to  resume  the  advance.  Home  address,  L.  S. 
L.  S.  Sampler,  father,  Mangum,  Okla. 

SANDLIN,  WILLIE Sergeant 

Company  A,  132nd  Infantry.  For  conspicuous 
gallantry  and  intrepidity  above  and  beyond  the  call 
of  duty  with  the  enemy  at  Bois  de  Forges,  France, 
September  26,  1918.  Sergt.  Sandlin  showed  con- 
spicuous gallantry  in  action  at  Bois  de  Forges, 
France,  on  September  26,  by  advancing  alone  di- 
rectly on  a  machine-gun  nest  which  was  holding  up 
the  line  with  its  fire.  He  killed  the  crew  with  a 
grenade  and  enabled  the  line  to  advance.  Later  in 
the  day,  Sergt.  Sandlin  attacked  alone  and  put  out 
of  action  two  other  machine-gun  nests,  setting  a 
splendid  example  of  bravery  and  coolness  to  hi» 
men.  Home  address,  John  Sandlin,  brother,  Hyden, 
Ky. 

SAWELSON,  WILLIAM  ....  Sergeant 
Deceased.  Company  M,  312th  Infantry.  For 
conspicuous  gallantry  and  intrepidity  above  and 
beyond  the  call  of  duty  in  action  with  the  enemy  at 
Grandpre,  France,  October  26,  1918.  Hearing  a 
wounded  man  in  a  shell  hole  some  distance  away 
calling  for  water,  Sergt.  Sawelson,  upon  his  own 
initiative  left  shelter  and  crawled  through  heavy 
machine-gun  fire  to  where  the  man  lay,  giving  him 
what  water  he  had  in  his  canteen.  He  then  went 
back  to  his  own  shell  hole,  obtained  more  water  and 
was  returning  to  the  wounded  man,  when  he  was 
killed  by  a  machine-gun  bullet.  Next  of  kin, 
Jacob  Sawelson,  315  North  5th  Street,  Harrison, 
N.J. 

SEIBERT,  LLOYD  M Sergeant 

Company  F,  364th  Infantry.  For  conspicuous 
gallantry  and  intrepidity  above  and  beyond  the  call 
of  duty  in  action  with  the  enemy  near  Epinonville, 


France,  September  26,  1918.  Suffering  from  illness, 
Sergt.  Seibert  remained  with  his  platoon  and  led  his 
men  with  the  highest  courage  and  leadership  under 
heavy  shell  and  machine-gun  fire.  With  two  other 
soldiers,  Sergt.  Seibert  charged  a  machine  gun  em- 
placement in  advance  of  his  Company,  he  himself 
killing  one  of  the  enemy  with  a  shot  gun  and  cap- 
turing two  others.  In  this  encounter,  he  was 
wounded,  but  he,  nevertheless,  continued  in  action 
and  when  a  withdrawal  was  ordered,  he  returned 
with  the  last  unit,  assisting  a  wounded  comrade. 
Later  in  the  evening  he  volunteered  and  carried  in 
wounded  until  he  fainted  from  exhaustion.  Home 
address,  George  Seibert,  father,  R.  F.  D.  No.  1, 
Salinas,  Cal. 

SKINKER,  ALEXANDER  R.  .  .  .  Captain 
Deceased.  138th  Infantry.  For  conspicuous  gal- 
lantry and  intrepidity  above  and  beyond  the  call  of 
duty  in  action  with  the  enemy  at  Cheppy,  France, 
Sept.  26,  1918.  Unwilling  to  sacrifice  his  men  when 
his  company  was  held  up  by  terrific  machine-gun 
fire  from  iron  "pill  boxes"  in  the  Hindenburg  line, 
Capt.  Skinker  personally  led  an  automatic  rifleman 
and  a  carrier  in  an  attack  on  the  machine  guns.  The 
carrier  was  killed  instantly,  but  Capt.  Skinker 
seized  the  ammunition  and  continued  through  an 
opening  in  the  barbed  wire,  feeding  the  automatic 
rifle  until  he,  too,  was  killed.  Next  of  kin,  6464 
Elenwood  Avenue,  St.  Louis,  Mo. 

SLACK,  CLAYTON  K Private 

Company  D,  124th  Machine  Battalion.  For  con- 
spicuous gallantry  and  intrepidity  above  and  be- 
yond the  call  of  duty  in  action  with  the  enemy  near 
Consenvoye,  France,  October  8,  1918.  Observing 
German  soldiers  under  cover  fifty  yards  away  on 
the  left  flank,  Private  Slack  upon  his  own  initiative 
rushed  them  with  his  rifle  and  single-handed,  cap- 
tured ten  prisoners  and  two  heavy  type  machine 
guns,  thus  saving  his  company  and  neighboring 
organizations  from  heavy  casualties.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Jennie  Mae  Slack,  mother,  Lampson, 
Wis. 

SMITH,  FRED  E.  .  .  .  Lieutenant-Colonel 
Deceased.  308th  Infantry.  For  conspicuous 
gallantry  and  intrepidity  above  and  beyond  the  call 
of  duty  in  action  with  the  enemy  near  Binarville, 
France,  September  28,  1918.  When  communication 
from  the  forward  regimental  post  of  command  to 
the  battalion  leading  the  advance  had  been 
interrupted  temporarily  by  the  infiltration  of 
small  parties  of  the  enemy  armed  with  machine 
guns,  Col.  Smith  personally  led  a  party  of 
two  other  officers  and  ten  soldiers  and  went 
forward  to  re-establish  runner  posts  and  carry  am- 
munition to  the  front  line.  The  guide  became  con- 
fused and  the  party  strayed  to  the  left  flank  beyond 
the  outpost  of  supporting  troops,  suddenly  coming 
under  fire  from  a  group  of  enemy  machine  guns  50 
yards  away.  Shouting  to  the  other  members  of  his 
party  to  take  cover,  this  officer,  in  disregard  of  his 
own  danger,  drew  his  pistol  and  opened  fire  on  the 
German  gun  crew.  About  this  time  he  fell,  severely 
wounded  in  the  side,  but,  regaining  his  footing,  he 
continued  to  fire  on  the  enemy  until  most  of  the 
men  in  his  party  were  out  of  danger.  Refusing 
first-aid  treatment,  he  then  made  his  way  in  plain 
view  of  the  enemy  to  a  hand-grenade  dump  and  re- 
turned under  continued  heavy  machine-gun  fire  for 
the  purpose  of  making  another  attack  on  the  enemy 
emplacements.  As  he  was  attempting  to  ascertain 
the  exact  location  of  the  nearest  nest  he  again  fell, 
mortally  wounded.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Clara  Rip- 
ley  Smith,  wife,  3015  Fourteenth  Street,  Washing- 
ton, D.  C. 

TALLEY,  EDWARD  R Sergeant 

Company  L,  117th  Infantry.  For  conspicuous 
gallantry  and  intrepidity  above  and  beyond  the  call 
of  duty  in  action  with  the  enemy  near  Poncheaux, 


MEDAL  OF  HONOR 


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France,  October  7,  1918.  Undeterred  by  seeing 
several  comrades  killed  in  attempting  to  put  a  hos- 
tile machine-gun  neat  put  of  action,  Sergt.  Talley 
attacked  the  position  single-handed.  Armed  only 
with  a  rifle,  he  rushed  the  nest  in  the  face  of  intense 
enemy  fire,  killed  or  wounded  at  least  six  of  the 
crew,  and  silenced  the  gun.  When  the  enemy  at- 
tempted to  bring  forward  another  gun  and  ammuni- 
tion, Sergt.  Talley  drove  them  back  by  effective  fire 
from  his  rifle.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Ellen  Talley, 
mother,  R.  F.  D.  No.  1,  Russellville,  Tenn. 

TURNER,  HAROLD  L Corporal 

Company  F,  142nd  Infantry.  For  conspicuous 
gallantry  and  intrepidity  above  and  beyond  the  call 
of  duty  in  action  with  the  enemy  near  St.  Etienne, 
France,  October  8,  1918.  After  his  platoon  had 
started  the  attack,  Corp.  Turner  assisted  in  organ- 
izing a  platoon,  consisting  of  the  Battalion  Scouts, 
runners,  and  a  detachment  of  Signal  Corps.  As 
second  in  command  of  this  platoon,  he  fearlessly  led 
them  forward  through  heavy  enemy  fire,  contin- 
ually encouraging  the  men.  Later  he  encountered 
deadly  machine-gun  fire,  which  reduced  the  strength 
of  his  command  to  but  four  men,  and  these  were 
obliged  to  take  shelter.  The  enemy  machine-gun 
emplacement,  twenty-five  yards  distant,  kept  up  a 
continual  fire  from  four  machine  guns.  After  the 
fire  had  shifted  momentarily,  Corp.  Turner  rushed 
forward  with  fixed  bayonet  and  charged  the  posi- 
tion alone,  capturing  the  strong  point,  with  a  com- 
plement of  fifty  Germans  and  four  machine  guns. 
His  remarkable  display  of  courage  and  fearlessness 
was  instrumental  in  destroying  the  strong  point,  the 
fire  from  which  had  blocked  the  advance  of  his 
company.  Home  address,  C.  F.  Turner,  father, 
Seminole,  Okla. 

TURNER,  WILLIAM  B.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  105th  Infantry.  For  conspicuous 
gallantry  and  intrepidity  above  and  beyond  the  call 
of  duty  in  action  with  the  enemy  near  Ronnsoy, 
France,  September  27,  1918.  Lieut.  Turner  led  a 
small  group  of  men  to  the  attack,  under  terrifio 
artillery  and  machine-gun  fire,  after  they  had  be- 
come separated  from  the  rest  of  the  company  in  the 
darkness.  Single-handed,  he  rushed  an  enemy 
machine  gun,  which  had  suddenly  opened  fire  on 
his  group,  and  killed  the  crew  with  his  pistol.  He 
then  pressed  forward  to  another  machine-gun  post 
twenty-five  yards  away  and  had  killed  one  gunner 
himself  by  the  time  the  remainder  of  the  detachment 
arrived  and  put  the  gun  out  of  action.  With  the 
utmost  bravery  he  continued  to  lead  his  men  over 
three  lines  of  hostile  trenches,  cleaning  up  each  one 
as  they  advanced,  regardless  of  the  fact  that  he  had 
been  wounded  three  times,  and  killed  several  of  the 
enemy  in  hand-to-hand  encounters.  After  his  pistol 
ammunition  was  exhausted,  this  gallant  officer 
seized  the  rifle  of  a  dead  soldier,  bayonetted  several 
members  of  a  machine-gun  crew,  and  shot  the 
others.  Upon  reaching  the  fourth  line  trench,  which 
was  his  objective,  Lieut.  Turner  captured  it  with  the 
nine  men  remaining  in  his  group,  and  resisted  a  hos- 
tile counter  attack  until  he  was  finally  surrounded 
by  the  enemy  and  killed.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs. 
William  Turner,  mother,  25  Hinckley  Street,  Dor- 
chester, Mass. 

VAN  IERSAL,  LOUIS Sergeant 

Company  M,  9th  Infantry.  For  conspicuous  gal- 
lantry and  intrepidity  above  and  beyond  the  call  of 
duty  in  action  with  the  enemy  at  Mouzon,  France, 
November  9,  1918.  While  a  member  of  the  recon- 
naissance patrol  sent  out  at  night  to  ascertain  the 
condition  of  a  damaged  bridge,  Sergt.  Van  lersal 
volunteered  to  lead  a  party  across  the  bridge  in  the 
face  of  heavy  machine-gun  and  rifle  fire  from  a 
range  of  only  75  yards.  Crawling  over  the  debris 
of  the  ruined  bridge,  he  came  upon  a  trap,  which 
gave  away  and  precipitated  him  into  the  water.  In 
spite  of  the  swift  current  he  succeeded  in  swimming 


across  the  stream  and  found  a  lodging  place  among 
the  timbers  on  the  opposite  bank.  Disregarding  the 
enemy  fire,  he  made  a  careful  investigation  of  the 
hostile  position  by  which  the  bridge  was  defended 
and  then  returned  to  the  other  bank  of  the  river  re- 
porting this  valuable  information  to  the  battalion 
commander.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Maria  Van  Rooey, 
mother,  Dussan,  Holland. 

VILLEPIGUE,  JOHN  C -  Corporal 

Company  M,  118th  Infantry.  For  conspicuous 
gallantry  and  intrepidity  above  and  beyond  the  call 
of  duty  in  action  with  the  enemy  at  Vaux-Andigny, 
France,  October  15,  1918.  Having  been  sent  out 
with  two  other  soldiers  to  scout  through  the 
village  of  Vaux-Andigny,  he  met  with  strong 
resistance  from  enemy  machine-gun  fire,  which 
killed  one  of  his  men,  and  wounded  the  other. 
Continuing  his  advance  without  aid,  five  hundred 
yards  in  advance  of  his  platoon,  and  in  the 
face  of  machine-gun  and  artillery  fire,  he  encoun- 
tered four  of  the  enemy  in  a  dugout,  whom  he  at- 
tacked and  killed  with  a  hand  grenade.  Crawling 
forward  to  a  point  one  hundred  fifty  yards  in  ad- 
vance of  his  first  encounter,  he  rushed  a  machine- 
gun  nest,  killing  four  and  capturing  six  of  the  enemy, 
and  taking  two  light  machine  guns.  After  being 
joined  by  his  platoon,  he  was  severely  wounded  in 
the  arm.  Home  address,  Mrs.  P.  T.  Villepigue, 
mother,  1517  Lyttleton  St.,  Camden,  S.  C. 

WAALKER,  REIDAR Sergeant 

Company  A,  105th  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
conspicuous  gallantry  and  intrepidity  above  and 
beyond  the  call  of  duty  in  action  with  the  enemy 
near  Ronssoy,  France,  September  27,  1918.  In  the 
face  of  heavy  artillery  and  machine-Run  fire,  he 
crawled  forward  to  a  burning  British  tank,  in  which 
some  of  the  crew  were  imprisoned,  and  succeeded  in 
rescuing  two  men.  Although  the  tank  was  then 
burning  fiercely  and  contained  ammunition  which 
was  likely  to  explode  at  any  time,  this  soldier  imme- 
diately returned  to  the  tank,  and  entering  it,  made 
a  search  for  the  other  occupants,  remaining  until  he 
satisfied  that  there  were  no  more  living  men  in  the 
tank.  Home  address,  Thorlief  Waalker,  Noretrand, 
Norway. 

WARD,  CALVIN  JOHN  ....  Private 
Company  D,  117th  Infantry.  For  conspicuous 
gallantry  and  intrepidity  above  and  beyond  the 
call  of  duty  in  action  with  the  enemy  near  Estrees, 
France,  October  8,  1918.  During  an  advance,  Pri- 
vate Ward's  company  was  held  up  by  a  machine 
gun,  which  was  enfilading  the  line.  Accompanied 
by  a  non-commissioned  officer,  he  advanced  against 
this  post,  and  succeeded  in  reducing  the  nest  by 
killing  three  and  capturing  seven  of  the  enemy  and 
their  guns.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Laura  Ward, 
mother,  749  First  North  Street,  Morristown,  Tenn. 

WEST,  CHESTER  H.  .  .  .  First  Sergeant 
Company  D,  363rd  Infantry.  For  conspicuous 
gallantry  and  intrepidity  above  and  beyond  the  call 
of  duty  in  action  near  Bois  de  Cheppy,  France,  Sep- 
tember 26,  1918.  While  making  his  way  through 
a  thick  fog  with  his  automatic  rifle  section,  his  ad- 
vance was  halted  by  direct  and  unusual  machine- 
gun  fire  from  two  guns.  Without  aid,  he  at  once 
dashed  through  the  fire  and  attacking  the  nest, 
killed  two  of  the  gunners,  one  of  whom  was  an  offi- 
cer. This  prompt  and  decisive  hand-to-hand  en- 
counter on  his  part  enabled  his  company  to  advance 
farther  without  the  loss  of  a  man.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Mary  H.  Thornton,  mother,  Idaho  Falls, 
Idaho. 

WHITTLESEY,  CHARLES  W.     .      .      .    Major 
Now  Lieut.  Col.,  308th  Infantry.    For  conspicu- 
ous gallantry  and  intrepidity  above  and  beyond  the 
call  of  duty  in  action  with  the  enemy  northeast  of 


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HEROES  ALL 


Binarville,  in  the  Forest  D'Argonne,  France,  Octo- 
ber 2-7,  1918.  Although  cut  off  for  five  days  from 
the  remainder  of  his  division,  Major  Whittlesey 
maintained  his  position  which  he  had  reached  under 
orders  received  for  an  advance,  and  held  his  com- 
mand consisting  originally  of  463  officers  and  men, 
of  the  308th  Infantry  and  of  Company  K  of  the 
307th  Infantry,  together,  in  the  face  of  superior 
numbers  of  the  enemy  during  the  five  days.  Major 
Whittlesey  and  his  command  were  thus  cut  off  and 
no  rations  or  other  supplies  reached  him  in  spite  of 
determined  efforts  which  were  made  by  his  division. 
On  the  fourth  day  Major  Whittlesey  received  from 
the  enemy  a  written  proposition  to  surrender,  which 
he  treated  with  contempt,  although  he  was  at  that 
time  out  of  rations  and  had  suffered  a  loss  of  about 
fifty  per  cent  of  killed  and  wounded  of  his  command 
and  was  surrounded  by  the  enemy.  Home  address, 
Frank  R.  Whittlesey,  father,  38  Pomeroy  Avenue, 
Pittsfield,  Mass. 

WICKERSHAM,  J.  HUNTER  .  2nd  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  353rd  Infantry.  For  conspicuous 
gallantry  and  intrepidity  above  and  beyond  the  call 
of  duty  in  action  with  the  enemy  near  Limey, 
France,  September  12,  1918.  Advancing  with  his 
platoon  during  the  St.  Mihiel  offensive,  Lieut. 
Wickersham  was  severely  wounded  in  four  places 
by  the  bursting  of  a  high  explosive  shell.  Before  re- 
ceiving any  aid  for  himself  he  dressed  the  wounds  of 
his  orderly,  who  was  wounded  at  the  same  time. 
He  then  ordered  and  accompanied  the  further  ad- 
vance of  his  platoon,  although  weakened  by  the  loss 
of  blood.  His  right  hand  and  arm  being  disabled  by 
wounds,  he  continued  to  fire  his  revolver  with  his 
left  hand  until  exhausted  by  loss  of  blood.  He  fell 
and  died  from  his  wounds  before  aid  could  be  ad- 
ministered. Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  W.  E.  Damon, 
mother,  3416  Colfax  Boulevard,  Denver,  Colo. 

WOLD,  NELS Private 

Deceased.  Company  I,  138th  Infantry.  For 
conspicuous  gallantry  and  intrepidity  above  and 
beyond  the  call  of  duty  in  action  with  the  enemy 
near  Cheppy,  France,  September  26,  1918.  Private 
Wold  rendered  most  gallant  service  in  aiding  the 
advance  of  his  company,  which  had  been  held  up 
by  machine-gun  nests,  advancing  with  one  other 
soldier  and  silencing  the  guns,  bringing  with  him, 
upon  his  return,  eleven  prisoners.  Later  the  same 
day  he  jumped  from  a  trench  and  rescued  a  comrade 
who  was  to  be  shot  by  a  German  officer,  killing  the 
officer  during  the  exploit.  His  actions  were  entirely 
voluntarily  and  it  was  while  attempting  to  rush  a 
fifth  machine-gun  nest  that  he  was  killed.  The  ad- 
vance of  his  company  was  mainly  due  to  his  great 


courage  and  devotion  to  duty.    Next  of  kin,  Mrs. 
T.  E.  Wold,  mother,  Mclntosh,  Minn. 

WOODFILL,  SAMUEL  .  .  .  Lieutenant 
60th  Infantry.  For  conspicuous  gallantry  and 
intrepidity  above  and  beyond  the  call  of  duty  in 
action  with  the  enemy  at  Cunel,  France,  October 
12,  1918.  While  Lieut.  Woodfill  was  leading  his 
company  against  the  enemy,  his  line  came  under 
heavy  machine-gun  fire,  which  threatened  to  hold 
up  the  advance.  Followed  by  two  soldiers  at 
twenty-five  yards,  this  officer  went  out  ahead  of  his 
first  line  toward  a  machine-gun  nest  and  worked  his 
way  around  its  flank,  leaving  the  two  soldiers  in 
front.  When  he  got  within  ten  yards  of  the  gun  it 
ceased  firing  and  four  of  the  enemy  appeared,  three 
of  whom  were  shot  by  Lieut.  Woodfill.  The  fourth, 
an  officer,  rushed  at  Lieut.  Woodfill,  who  attempted 
to  club  the  officer  with  his  rifle.  After  a  hand-to- 
hand  struggle,  Lieut.  Woodfill  killed  the  officer  with 
his  pistol.  His  company  thereupon  continued  to 
advance  until  shortly  afterward  another  machine- 
gun  nest  was  encountered.  Calling  on  his  men  to 
follow,  Lieut.  Woodfill  rushed  ahead  of  his  line  in 
the  face  of  heavy  fire  from  the  nest,  and,  when  sev- 
eral of  the  enemy  appeared  above  the  nest,  he  shot 
them,  capturing  three  other  members  of  the  crew 
and  silencing  the  gun.  A  few  minutes  later  this 
officer  for  the  third  time  demonstrated  conspicuous 
daring  by  charging  another  machine  gun  position, 
killing  five  men  in  one  machine-gun  pit  with  his 
rifle.  He  then  drew  his  revolver  and  started  to 
jump  into  the  pit  when  two  other  gunners  only  a  few 
yards  away  turned  their  gun  on  him.  Failing  to 
kill  them  with  his  revolver,  he  grabbed  a  pick  lying 
nearby  and  killed  both  of  them.  Inspired  by  the 
exceptional  courage  displayed  by  this  officer,  his 
men  pressed  on  to  their  objective  under  severe  shell 
and  machine-gun  fire.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Blossom 
Woodfill,  167  Alexandria  Pike,  Fort  Thomas,  Ky. 

YORK,  ALVINC Corporal 

Company  G,  328th  Infantry.  For  conspicuous 
gallantry  and  intrepidity  above  and  beyond  the 
call  of  duty  in  action  with  the  enemy  near  Chatel- 
Chehery,  France,  October  8,  1918.  After  his 
platoon  had  suffered  heavy  casualties  and  three 
other  non-commissioned  officers  had  become  casual- 
ties, Corp.  York  assumed  command.  Fearlessly 
leading  seven  men,  he  charged,  with  great  daring,  a 
machine-gun  nest  which  was  pouring  deadly  and 
incessant  fire  upon  his  platoon.  In  this  heroic  feat, 
the  machine-gun  nest  was  taken  together  with  four 
enemy  officers  128  men  and  several  guns.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Mary  Brooks  York,  mother,  Pall 
Mail,  Tenn. 


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DISTINGUISHED  SERVICE  CROSS 

BY  direction  of  the  President,  and  with  the  approval  of  Congress,  The  Distinguished 
Service  Cross  was  awarded  by  the  commanding  general  of  the  American  Expeditionary 
Forces  to  the  following  officers  and  enlisted  men  of  the  American  Expeditionary  Forces  for 
the  acts  of  gallantry  appearing  after  each  man's  name: 


AAMODT,  MORRIS Sergeant 

Company  K,  148th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Heurne,  Belgium,  November 

3,  1918.     Sergt.  Aamodt  advanced  alone  through 
violent  artillery  fire  to  reconnoiter  the  new  position 
to  be  occupied  by  his  company  beyond  the  L'Escaut 
River.     He  made  the  reconnaissance  and  returned 
with  valuable  information  for  his  company  com- 
mander, but  was  wounded  while  advancing  to  the 
new  position  with  his  company.    Next  of  kin,  Mrs. 
Hanna  Aamodt,  mother,  Deer  Park,  Wis. 

AAMOT,  ARTHUR Sergeant 

Company  D,  126th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Juvigny,  France,  August  29, 
1918.  Sergt.  Aamot  had  sought  cover  in  a  shell 
hole,  after  a  difficult  advance  in  the  face  of  heavy 
machine-gun  fire,  when  he  observed  distress  signals 
from  a  tank  nearby,  on  which  concentrated  artillery 
and  machine-gun  fire  was  being  directed  by  the 
enemy.  Leaving  his  shelter,  Sergt.  Aamot  pro- 
ceeded through  the  fire  to  the  tank,  where  he  found 
a  wounded  man,  whom  he  courageously  carried  to 
safety.  Home  address,  G.  T.  Aamot,  father,  Saco, 
Mont. 

AARONSON,  JULIUS Private 

Company  G,  109th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Apremont,  France,  October 
7,  1918.  When  his  company  was  suddenly  fired 
upon  by  enemy  machine  guns  during  an  advance 
and  forced  to  seek  shelter  Pvt.  Aaronson  remained 
in  the  open  under  a  continuous  shower  of  machine- 
gun  bullets,  caring  for  eight  wounded  men,  dressing 
their  wounds  and  securing  their  evacuation.  For 
the  following  act  of  extraordinary  heroism  in  action 
near  Apremont,  France,  on  the  same  date,  Pvt. 
Aarpnson  is  awarded  one  bar  to  be  worn  with  the 
distinguished-service  cross:  Having  become  sep- 
arated from  his  company  and  wounded  by  a  bullet 
which  pierced  his  helmet,  Pvt.  Aaronson  advanced 
alone  on  a  machine-gun  nest  across  an  open  field  in 
broad  daylight,  killed  the  gunner  and  captured  two 
of  the  crew,  whom  he  pressed  into  the  service  of 
carrying  wounded.  Home  address,  Tillie  Aaronson, 
sister,  71  First  Street,  New  York  City,  N.  Y. 

ABBOTT,  GEORGE  C Sergeant 

Company  A,  357th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Fey-en-Haye,  France,  Sep- 
tember 12,  1918.  He  saved  the  life  of  a  soldier  who 
was  directly  under  the  fire  of  an  enemy  machine  gun 
by  rushing  the  gun,  killing  the  gunner,  and  captur- 
ing the  gun.  His  gallant  conduct  inspired  the  men 
of  his  platoon  to  continue  the  advance.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Carrie  Abbott,  613  E.  Commanche  St., 
Norman,  Okla. 

ABBOTT,  ROBERT  L Corporal 

3d  Supply  Train.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  at  Chateau-Thierry,  France,  May  31  to  June 

4,  1918.    Wounded  in  the  hand  by  a  bursting  shell, 
he  voluntarily  drove  a  motorcycle,  carrying  mes- 
sages and  information  to  and  from  French  and  other 
headquarters.     He  was  without  sleep  for  36  hours 
and  constantly  passed  through  hostile  machine-gun 
and  shell  fire.    Home  address,  Mrs.  Ella  Stinnett, 
mother,  R.  F.  D.  3,  Denison,  Tex. 

ABELE,  HERBERT  A.     .  First  Lieutenant 

324th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Ville-en-Woevre,  France,  November  9, 
1918.  Lieut.  Abele  voluntarily  went  through  an 
intense  machine-gun  barrage  at  great  personal  risk 
in  order  to  rescue  a  wounded  soldier.  Home  ad- 


dress, Charles  Abele,  624  Mississippi  Avenue,  Mem- 
phis, Tenn. 

ABERNATHY,  CHARLES  V.  Second  Lieutenant 
Sixth  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Thiaucourt,  France,  September  14, 
1918.  Commanding  the  regimental  pioneer 
platoon,  Lieut.  Abernathy  led  it  and  the  Stokes 
Mortar  Platoon  as  Infantry,  and  overcame  a 
machine-gun  nest,  capturing  several  machine  guns 
and  disposing  of  the  crew.  He  continued  to  ad- 
vance under  heavy  shell  and  machine-gun  fire,  until 
he  fell  wounded  in  the  head,  hip  and  leg.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Charles  V.  Abernathy,  wife,  705  Divi- 
sion Street,  Key  West,  Fla. 

ABERNATHY,  THOMAS  J.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
147th  Aero  Squadron,  Air  Service.  For  extraor- 
dinary heroism  in  action  near  Vourbin,  France,  July 
15,  1918.  Lieut.  Abernathy,  while  on  patrol  duty, 
attacked  an  enemy  plane  at  close  range,  firing  100 
rounds  at  a  distance  of  from  50  to  200  yards.  He 
followed  the  German  ship  down  and  saw  it  fall  out 
of  control,  and  as  he  turned  he  found  five  enemy 
planes  diving  at  him.  Without  hesitation  he  took 
the  offensive  and  fired  200  rounds  into  enemy  ships 
at  not  more  than  15  to  20  yards.  He  observed 
tracer  bullets  entering  the  bodies  of  the  enemy  air- 
craft, but  owing  to  the  violence  of  the  combat  he  did 
not  have  time  to  observe  whether  any  of  his  force 
were  shot  down.  Fighting  vigorously,  he  succeeded 
in  dispersing  the  enemy  ships  and  making  a  safe 
landing  within  his  own  lines,  although  his  own  en- 
gine and  plane  was  almost  shot  to  pieces.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  J.  S.  Abernathy,  West  Pembroke,  Me. 

ABRAMS,  ROLAND  W Private 

Company  K,  313th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Crepion,  France,  November 
3,  1918.  While  carrying  a  message  from  battalion 
to  regimental  headquarters,  Pvt.  Abrams  was  seri- 
ously injured  in  the  lungs  and  eyes  by  concentrated 
mustard  gas,  but  he  continued  on  his  mission  and  re- 
ported back  to  battalion  headquarters  before  seeking 
medical  attention.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Helen 
Lillian  Abrams,  wife,  3405  Mondowmin  Avenue, 
Baltimore,  Md. 

ABRUM,  WILLIAM Corporal 

Company  H,  38th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Mezy,  France,  July  15,  1918. 
Corp.  Abrum  remained  at  his  post,  bombing  in- 
coming German  boats  with  hand  grenades,  although 
wounded  during  the  battle.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Mable  Schofield,  sister,  308  Orange  Street,  Newark, 
N.  J. 

ACHENBACK,  MAX Private 

Deceased.  Company  A,  2d  Machine  Gun  Bat- 
talion. For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Fleville,  France,  October  5,  1918.  When  his  gun 
squad  had  received  orders  to  withdraw  to  a  better 
position,  because  of  the  intense  fire  to  which  they 
were  subjected,  the  retreat  was  delayed  because  the 
gunner  had  been  wounded.  Pvt.  Achenback  rushed 
to  the  gun  and  endeavored  to  remove  it,  but  while 
thus  engaged  he  received  severe  wounds  in  the  arms, 
legs,  and  stomach  which  shortly  after  caused  his 
death.  Next  of  kin,  Miss  Emile  Achenback,  sister, 
171  Vane  Street,  Revere,  Mass. 

ACHESON,  WILLIAM  CHALMERS     .      . 

Second  Lieutenant 

Deceased.     320th  Machine-Gun  Battalion.    For 


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extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  St.  Juvin, 
France,  October  14,  1918.  Seeing  a  flank  P9sition 
exposed  by  the  non-arrival  of  an  infantry  regiment, 
Lieut.  Acheson  promptly  moved  his  four  guns  to  the 
position  and  held  off  a  strong  attack  by  the  enemy. 
During  the  action  30  prisoners  were  taken,  but 
nearly  all  his  platoon  had  been  killed  or  wounded. 
Lieut.  Acheson  personally  operated  a  gun  and, 
although  wounded,  poured  a  most  effective  fire  into 
the  ranks  of  the  enemy,  continuing  until  he  died 
from  loss  of  blood.  Next  of  kin,  Rev.  T.  H.  Acheson, 
Pittsburgh,  Pa. 

ACKERS,  DEANE  E.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
16th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Soissons,  France,  July  22,  1918.  Lieut. 
Ackers  assumed  command  of  several  detachments 
which  were  nearly  surrounded  by  superior  forces  of 
the  enemy,  and  with  singular  gallantry  and  leader- 
ship fought  his  way  through  the  enemy  lines  back 
to  our  positions.  Home  address,  H.  E.  Ackers, 
father,  Abilene,  Kans. 

ACKLEY,  FRANCIS Corporal 

Company  D,  60th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Cunel,  France,  October  14, 
1918.  After  his  company  had  suffered  severe  losses 
from  an  enemy  machine  gun,  Corp.  Ackley  volun- 
teered to  silence  it  single-handed.  Advancing  from 
the  flank,  under  heavy  sniping  fire,  he  surprised  the 
crew,  killed  the  three  gunners  with  his  pistol  and 
then  turned  the  machine  gun  on  the  enemy,  cover- 
ing the  advance  of  his  detachment  to  the  position 
and  inflicting  several  losses  on  the  hostile  troops. 
Home  address,  Thomas  Ackley,  uncle,  656  Lake 
Street,  Elmira,  N.  Y. 

ACKLEY,  GEORGE Sergeant 

Company  L,  148th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Montfaucon,  France,  Sep- 
tember 27,  1918.  While  leading  his  platoon,  Sergt. 
Ackley  stormed  and  destroyed  two  machine-gun 
nests.  Later  he  again  displayed  utter  disregard  for 
his  personal  safety  when  he  extricated  his  platoon 
from  a  perilous  position,  forcing  a  passage  through 
the  enemy  and  rejoining  the  remainder  of  the  com- 
pany. Home  address,  John  R.  Ackley,  168  Mul- 
berry Avenue,  Pomeroy,  Ohio. 


ACKLEY,  JAMES 


Private 


Company  A,  23d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Chateau-Thierry,  France, 
June  6,  1918.  Even  after  he  had  been  painfully 
wounded,  Private  Ackley  remained  on  duty  during 
the  attack,  performing  his  mission  as  runner,  until 
ordered  to  the  dressing  station  by  his  commanding 
officer.  Home  address,  Annie  Ackley,  mother, 
Siegel,  Pa. 

ACKLEY,  WARD  M Captain 

363d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Very,  France,  September  27th,  1918. 
Exposing  himself  to  heavy  machine-gun  and  artil- 
lery fire  in  leading  his  platoon  forward,  Capt.  Ackley 
(then  a  lieutenant)  himself  captured  a  machine-gun 
nest,  killing  seven  of  the  enemy  with  his  automatic 
pistol.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Margaret  Ackley,  wife, 
1517  East  Ninth  Street,  North  Portland,  Ore. 

ADAIR,  RUSSEL  K Private 

Company  B,  6th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Fontaines,  France,  Novem- 
ber 7,  1918.  Pvt.  Adair,  accompanied  by  three 
other  soldiers  volunteered  and  went  out  under 
heavy  machine-gun  and  artillery  fire  to  rescue  a 
wounded  comrade.  Failing  in  the  first  attempt  they 
again  tried,  and  this  time  succeeded  in  bringing  the 
wounded  man  to  shelter.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Eliza 
Adair,  mother,  Tolesboro,  Ky. 


ADAIR,  WILLIAM  R.     .      .  First  Sergeant 

Company  C,  315th  Field  Signal  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Montfaucen, 
France,  October  24,  1918.  After  being  severely 
gassed,  Sergt.  Adair  stayed  at  his  post  and  ran  his 
telephone  lines.  Through  a  terrific  artillery  barrage 
he  remained  on  duty,  though  he  was  blinded  and 
could  hardly  talk,  until  his  organization  was  re- 
lieved. Home  address,  Mrs.  Lora  Adair,  mother. 
Fort  Gibson,  Okla. 

ADAMKEWIT,  WACLAN  .  .  .  Private 
Company  A,  4th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  hero- 
ism in  action  near  Grand  Ballois  Farm,  France,  July 
14-15,  1918.  Frank  Adamkewit  repeatedly  volun- 
teered and  delivered  messages  under  heavy  gas  and 
shell  bombardment  over  routes  where  all  previous 
runners  had  either  been  killed  or  wounded.  Home 
address,  Julian  Adamkewit,  175  Meeker  Avenue, 
Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 

ADAMS,  EDWARD Private 

Company  E,  Ninth  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Medeah  Ferme,  France, 
October  5,  1918.  After  all  the  other  runners  in  his 
company  had  become  casualties,  Private  Adams 
carried  numerous  messages  through  heavy  barrages 
and  maintained  communication  with  battalion 
headquarters  at  a  critical  moment  in  the  operations. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Grace  Riggin,  aunt,  617  Grove 
Avenue,  Petersburg,  Va. 

ADAMS,  FRANK  H Colonel 

38th  Infantry.  Near  Dormans,  France,  on  July 
15,  1918,  he  was  conspicuous  for  gallantry  in  action 
when,  with  courage  and  forcefulness  and  without 
regard  to  his  personal  safety,  he  voluntarily  organ- 
ized detachments  of  units  other  than  his  own  and 
led  them  into  effective  combat.  Home  address, 
Adelaide  M.  Adams,  611  Pacific  Avenue,  At- 
lantic City,  N.  J. 

ADAMS,  FRED  W.  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
16th  Infantry,  1st  Division.  For  Extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Soissons,  France,  July  22, 
1918.  During  the  violent  fighting  of  July  22,  1918, 
he  distinguished  himself  by  his  courage,  judgment, 
and  efficient  leadership.  After  the  strength  of  the 
regiment  had  been  seriously  reduced  by  losses,  he 
took  command  of  a  large  number  of  the  remaining 
troops,  disposed  them  in  effective  positions,  walking 
up  and  down  the  lines  under  constant  fire  from  the 
enemy,  and  by  his  example  of  coolness  and  bravery 
inspired  his  men  to  hold  the  positions  they  had 
gained.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Fred  W.  Adams,  Ivy 
Depot,  Albermarle  Co.,  Va. 

ADAMS,  HARRY  J Sergeant 

Company  K,  353d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Bouillonville,  France,  Septem- 
ber 12-13,  1918.  He  followed  a  retreating  German 
into  a  house  in  the  town  of  Bouillonville  and,  ascer- 
taining that  the  enemy  had  entered  a  dugout,  fired 
the  remaining  two  shots  in  his  pistol  through  the 
door  and  ordered  the  surrender  of  the  occupants. 
By  his  bravery,  coolness,  and  confidence  he  cap- 
tured single-handed  approximately  300  prisoners, 
including  seven  officers.  Home  address,  Miss 
Mayme  Hunter,  friend,  1531  Prytania  Street,  New 
Orleans,  La. 

ADAMS,  JAMES  P.  ...  First  Lieutenant 
78th  Company,  6th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Blanc  Mont 
Ridge,  France,  October  3,  1918.  Voluntarily  lead- 
ing four  soldiers  through  a  heavy  barrage,  Lieut. 
Adams  attacked  and  killed  a  machine-gun  crew, 
which  was  enfilading  his  company  first  line.  His 
willingness,  fearlessness,  and  great  courage  made 
possible  the  cleaning  out  of  many  more  machine 


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guns,  which  were  holding  up  the  advance  of  his 
company.  Home  address,  J.  H.  Adams,  father, 
416  West  Avenue,  North  Augusta,  S.  C. 

ADAMS,  JAMES  S Private 

Company  M,  310th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Mon  Plaisir  Farm,  north  of 
Thiaucourt,  France,  September  22,  1918.  Disre- 
garding his  own  personal  safety,  he  went  to  an  open 
field,  swept  by  heavy  machine-gun  fire,  to  the  assist- 
ance of  an  officer  who  had  been  wounded  during  the 
withdrawal  of  his  company  from  a  raid.  He 
bandaged  the  officer's  wound  and  carried  him  to 
shelter,  thereby  saving  the  officer's  life.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Fannie  Adams,  mother,  10  Halstead 
Street,  Arlington,  N.  J. 

ADAMS,  JOHN  C Captain 

Deceased.  30th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Crezancy,  France,  July  15, 
1918.  Capt.  Adams  was  gassed  to  such  an  extent 
that  he  vomited  several  times  in  his  gas  mask  and 
had  to  lie  on  top  of  his  dugout  under  heavy  shell  fire 
to  get  sufficient  air.  He  refused  to  leave  his  post  for 
medical  treatment  and  remained  to  direct  the  move- 
ments of  his  company  during  the  entire  day.  He 
was  killed  in  action  July  25,  1918.  Next  of  kin, 
Mrs.  K.  R.  Adams,  mother,  Crockett  House, 
Nutley,  N.  J. 

ADAMS,  JOHN  Q.  .  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Medeah  Ferme,  France,  October  3,  1918. 
Lieut.  Adams  remained  on  duty  after  receiving  two 
shrapnel  wounds  in  arm,  and  continued  to  lead 
platoon  to  its  objective.  He  directed  to  consolida- 
tion of  his  position  and  the  reorganization  of  his 
platoon  before  finally  reporting  to  the  aid  station 
eight  hours  after  being  wounded.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  A.  G.  Beager,  28  Fourth  Street,  Kali  spell, 
Mont. 

ADAMS,  QUINCY Corporal 

Company  C,  320th  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Xon  Hill, 
France,  September  13,  1918.  Facing  intense 
machine-gun  fire,  he  went  forward  with  another 
soldier  for  two  hundred  yards  and  rescued  a 
wounded  infantryman  who  had  fallen  when  the 
patrol  he  was  with  had  been  forced  back  by  hostile 
fire.  Corporal  Adams  showed  utter  disregard  for, 
personal  danger.  Home  address,  Charles  Adams, 
father,  Limestone,  Mo. 

ADAMS,  ROLAND  LEE  .  First  Lieutenant 
327th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Sommerance,  France,  October  16-18, 
1918.  During  an  attack  he  led  his  company 
through  a  heavy  artillery  and  machine-gun  fire. 
When  he  had  advanced  more  than  a  kilometer  in 
front  of  the  other  troops  in  the  vicinity  he  found 
his  Sank  exposed  to  terrific  fire,  which  made  it 
necessary  to  draw  back  the  right  wing  for  connec- 
tion with  nearest  division.  He  personally  placed 
each  group  in  position  and  was  at  all  times  exposed 
to  sniper  and  machine-gun  fire.  Even  after  being 
seriously  gassed  he  volunteered  for  duty  in  the 
front  line.  Home  address,  David  Adams,  Jack- 
son, Ala. 

ADAMS,  SAMUEL  T.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  140th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Exermont,  France,  Septem- 
ber 29,  1918.  After  all  the  other  officers  of  his  com- 
pany had  become  casualties,  Lieut.  Adams  reorgan- 
ized his  company  and  led  it  brilliantly  in  the  assault 
on  the  town  of  Exermont.  He  was  killed  later 
during  the  consolidation  of  the  new  position.  Next 
of  kin,  Mrs.  Sallie  G.  Adams,  901  Belmont  Avenue, 
Caldwell,  Idaho. 


ADAMSKI,  JIOZEF Corporal 

Company  C,  320th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bois  des  Ogon,  France, 
October  9,  1918.  Rushing  ahead  of  his  advancing 
lines,  exposed  to  heavy  enemy  fire,  Corp.  Adamski 
discovered  a  trail  which  was  not  being  covered  by 
enemy  fire,  and  through  which  men  could  pass  in 
safety.  He  returned  with  this  valuable  information 
to  his  company  commander,  his  action  permitting 
his  company  to  safely  pass  through  the  zone.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Jiozef  Adamski,  wife,  35 


Way,  Pittsburgh.  Pa. 


3545  Mulberry 


ADELHELM  HUGO  C.  .  Sergeant  (First  Class) 
Company  C,  108th  Engineers.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Consenvoye,  France,  Octo- 
ber 8,  1918.  While  a  member  of  a  working  party, 
engaged  in  building  a  bridge  across  the  Mouse  River, 
Sergeant  Adelhelm,  with  another  soldier,  volun- 
teered to  cross  the  river  in  order  to  handle  guy-ropes, 
though  there  were  two  enemy  machine-gun  nests  on 
the  opposite  bank,  within  100  meters  of  the  bridge 
site.  Though  his  gas  mask  was  rendered  useless  in 
crossing  the  river,  he  remained  for  more  than  two 
hours  under  a  bombardment  of  gas  and  high-explos- 
ive shell  and  machine-gun  fire  until  the  work  was 
completed.  Home  address,  Charles  Adelhelm, 
father,  6240  Vernon  Avenue,  Chicago,  111. 

ADELSPBERGER,  EARL  ....  Sergeant 
Company  C,  125th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Gesnes,  France,  October  9, 
1918.  In  charge  of  a  reconnaissance  patrol,  Ser- 
geant Adelspberger  led  his  command  far  into  enemy 
lines,  until  he  encountered  intense  flanking  machine 
gun  fire.  Having  guided  his  men  to  cover,  he  con- 
tinued to  advance  alone,  until  he  discovered  the 
source  of  the  enemy  fire,  after  which  he  returned  to 
his  men,  and  started  back  to  our  lines.  On  the  re- 
turn he  stopped  and  assisted  a  badly  wounded  man, 
picking  him  up  and  carrying  him  to  safety,  at  the 
same  time  guiding  his  patrol  in  safety  to  the  lines. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary  Adelspberger,  mother, 
Carey,  Ohio. 


ADKISSON,  SAMUEL  P. 


Second  Lieutenant 


39th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Septsarges,  France,  October  10,  1918. 
Leading  his  platoon  through  an  unusually  heavy 
barrage  Lieut.  Adkisson  filled  a  gap  on  the  right 
flank  which  was  until  then  exposed.  From  this 
point  he  attacked  and  captured  several  machine 
guns  and  20  prisoners.  During  an  attack  he  was 
badly  gassed  and  his  platoon  reduced  in  strength  to 
six  men,  but  he  held  his  position  under  a  murderous 
crossfire  of  artillery  and  machine  guns  until  relieved 
three  days  later.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Louise 
Adkisson,  mother,  920  Westlake  Avenue,  Los  An- 
geles, Cal. 

ADLER,  J.  O Major 

306th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  at  St.  Juvin,  France,  October  14,  1918.  Ac- 
companied by  another  officer,  Maj.  Adler  was  super- 
vising the  work  of  clearing  the  enemy  from  St. 
Juvin  where  they  suddenly  came  upon  a  party  of 
the  enemy  numbering  150.  Firing  on  the  enemy 
with  his  pistol,  Maj.  Adler  ran  toward  the  party, 
calling  on  them  to  surrender.  His  bravery  and  good 
markmanship  resulted  in  the  capture  of  50  Germans, 
and  the  remainder  fled.  Home  address,  H.  C.  Adler, 
father,  Chattanooga  Times,  Chattanooga,  Tenn. 

ADLER,  NICK Wagoner 

Supply  Company,  120th  Field  Artillery.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  St.  Gilles,  south 
of  Fismes,  France,  August  8-20,  1918.  Through 
the  operations  near  the  Vesle  River,  covering  a 
period  of  12  days.  Wagoner  Adler  delivered  hot 
meals  to  the  firing  battery  at  great  personal  risk 
due  to  enemy  shell  fire.  The  battery  position  and 


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all  roads  leading  to  them  were  subject  to  frequent 
enemy  fire,  but  this  soldier  on  every  occasion  de- 
livered the  meals  to  the  battery  without  delay. 
Home  address,  Pete  Adler,  father,  320  Maple  Street, 
Eau  Claire,  Wis. 

ADREAN,  CHARLES  H.  .  .  First  Sergeant 
Deceased.  Company  A,  107th  Infantry.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  east  of  Ronssoy,  France, 
September  29,  1918.  While  commanding  part  of 
his  company  he  was  wounded  in  the  head,  but  con- 
tinued to  direct  his  men,  reorganizing  a  detachment 
of  soldiers  and  establishing  a  line  of  defense  in  a 
trench.  Later,  while  going  to  the  assistance  of 
some  members  of  his  command  who  had  pushed  far 
to  the  front,  he  was  again  hit  in  the  shoulder  and 
severely  wounded.  His  heroic  and  voluntary  disre- 
gard of  self  in  order  to  save  his  comrades  set  a  splen- 
did example  to  all  ranks.  He  has  since  died  of  the 
wounds  received  in  this  action.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs. 
Chas.  H.  Adrean,  wife,  712  South  Street,  Utica, 
N.Y. 

ADSIT,  HENRY Captain 

Machine  Gun  Company,  107th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Le  Catelet, 
France,  September  29,  1918.  While  leading  a 
platoon  of  heavy  machine  guns  through  a  smoke 
screen  and  under  terrific  fire,  he  suddenly  became 
pocketed  in  the  midst  of  the  enemy  machine-gun 
strongholds.  He  personally  went  forward  and, 
with  the  aid  of  bombs  and  the  effective  use  of  his 
pistol,  made  possible  the  holding  of  the  position 
until  a  defense  was  organized.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Henry  Adsit,  wife,  Park  Street,  Buffalo,  N.  Y. 

AFFATATO,  EPIFANIO  ....  Private 
Company  C,  107th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ronssoy,  France,  September 
29,  1918.  After  being  severely  wounded  by  flying 
shrapnel  Pyt.  Affatato  took  shelter  in  a  shell  hole 
somewhat  in  advance  of  his  company,  from  which 
he  had  become  separated  in  the  fog  and  smoke.  He 
saved  the  lives  of  four  of  his  wounded  comrades  who 
were  occupying  the  shell  hole  by  throwing  live 
grenades,  which  had  been  tossed  into  the  shell  hole 
by  members  of  bis  own  company  in  the  rear,  into 
the  enemy's  lines.  Home  address,  Epifanio  Affa- 
tato, 472  Park  Avenue,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 

AHEARN,  TIMOTHY Corporal 

Company  C,  102d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Verdun,  France,  October  27, 
1918.  After  all  of  the  officers  and  sergeant  had  be- 
come casualties,  Corp.  Ahearn  took  command  of  his 
company,  leading  it  through  the  remainder  of  the 
day's  action  with  great  bravery  and  ability.  Late 
in  the  day  he  went  to  the  rescue  of  a  wounded  officer 
and  succeeded  in  bringing  him  to  a  place  of  safety 
through  a  terrific  machine-gun  fire.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  B.  P.  Ahearn,  mother,  Poplar  Street,  New 
Haven,  Conn. 


AIELLO,  ANTONIO 


Private 


Company  A,  4th  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Vierzy,  France, 
July  19,  1918.  He  voluntarily  left  the  safety  of  the 
trench,  advanced  nearly  a  hundred  yards  in  the 
open  under  heavy  artillery  fire,  and  carried  back  to 
safety  a  severely  wounded  marine.  Home  address, 
Miss  Annis  Aiello,  Buenos  Aires,  Argentine. 

AIRD,  WILLIAM  A Major 

348th  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  between  the  Meuse  River  and 
the  Argonne  Forest,  France,  September  26,  to 
October  4,  1918,  Maj.  Aird  repeatedly  reorganized 
the  Infantry  on  the  left  flank  of  his  division  sector, 
and  by  his  sound  tactics  and  good  judgment  kept 
the  attack  progressing  against  snipers,  machine-gun 
nests,  and  artillery.  He  personally  on  several  occa- 


sions went  forward  to  reconnoiter  and  then  led  the 
attack  against  the  discovered  positions.  He  cap- 
tured three  enemy  77-millimeter  guns,  and  by  sight- 
ing through  the  bore,  turned  their  fire  on  hostile  em- 
placements and  machine-gun  nests,  destroying 
many  such  nests.  His  fearlessness,  courage  and 
initiative  were  an  inspiration  and  example  to  those 
under  him,  and  to  his  efforts  much  of  the  splendid 
progress  on  this  portion  of  the  field  was  due.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Ora  Belle  Aird,  Ingleside  Apartments, 
Tacoma,  Wash. 

AKERS,  EDGAR  W.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
308th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Binarville,  France,  September  28,  1918. 
During  the  advance  in  the  Argonne  Forest,  France. 
Lieut.  Akers,  having  been  severely  wounded,  led  his 
platoon  in  a  successful  assault  on  two  machine-gun 
nests,  thereby  aiding  the  advance  of  his  battalion 
sergeant.  Home  address,  Harriet  C.  Akers,  Mc- 
Dougall  and  Southwick,  Seattle,  Wash. 

AKINS,  BENNIE  A Sergeant 

Company  A,  52d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Munster,  Alsace,  September 
12-13,  1918.  In  repulsing  a  raid  on  our  trenches, 
Corp.  Akins  seized  an  automatic  rifle  and  pursued 
the  Germans  across  No  Man's  Land  in  the  face  of 
converging  fire  of  several  enemy  machine  guns. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Elizabeth  Dolvin  Akins,  Union 
Point,  Ga. 

ALBRECHT,  GEORGE  W.  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Company  G,  5th  Ammunition  Train.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  Septsarges,  France, 
October  24,  1918.  When  an  enemy  shell  struck 
some  pyrotechnics  stored  in  the  ammunition  dump 
of  his  organization,  Sergt.  Albrecht  directed  and  as- 
sisted in  the  removable  of  inflammable  material  and 
placing  the  fire  under  control.  Through  his  coolness 
and  courage,  the  destruction  of  a  large  quantity  of 
near-by  ammunition  was  avoided.  Home  address, 
Joseph  Albrecht,  father,  446  Nineteenth  Street, 
East  Moline.  111. 

ALBRIGHT,  FRED  C Captain 

Medical  Detachment,  353rd  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Xammes, 
France,  September  13th,  1918.  When  the  battalion 
on  the  left  of  his  own  met  with  such  heavy  fire,  as 
it  was  attempting  to  take  up  its  position,  that  it 
was  forced  to  withdraw,  leaving  many  wounded 
men  behind,  Captain  Albright,  with  fearless  disre- 
gard for  his  own  safety,  went  to  the  adjoining  area, 
and,  under  continued  heavy  artillery  fire,  cared  for 
all  the  wounded  who  had  been  left  there.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Anna  C.  Albright,  wife,  Garland, 
Kans. 

ALDRICH,  PERRY  H.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  Air  Service,  observer,  135th  Aero 
Squadron.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action 
near  St.  Mihiel,  France,  October  29,  1918.  Lieut. 
Aldrich,  observer,  with  First  Lieut.  E.  C.  Landen, 
volunteered  and  went  on  an  important  mission  for 
the  corps  commander  without  the  usual  protection. 
Forced  to  fly  at  an  altitude  of  1,000  meters  because  of 
poor  visibility,  soon  after  crossing  the  lines  they  en- 
countered an  enemy  rumpler  plane  and  forced  it  to 
the  ground.  On  returning  they  attacked  another 
rumpler  and  drove  it  off.  After  completing  their 
mission  and  seeing  an  enemy  observation  tower  on 
lake  Lachaussee,  they  re-entered  enemy  territory 
and  fired  upon  it.  Immediately  attacked  by  seven 
enemy  planes  (Fokker  type) .  A  combat  followed  in 
which  Lieut.  Aldrich  was  mortally  wounded.  Next 
of  kin,  Rev.  Leonard  Aldrich,  father,  Essex  Junc- 
tion, Vt. 

ALDRIDGE,  JOS.  S.,  JR.  .    Private  (First  Class) 
Company  B,  311th  Infantry.    For  extraordinary 


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heroism  in  action  near  Vieville-en-Hay,  France,  Sep- 
tember 24-25,  1918.  On  the  night  of  September 
24-25  Pvt.  Aldridge  repeatedly  carried  messages  be- 
tween his  company  and  battalion  headquarters 
through  a  heavy  barrage.  He  also  took  the  place  of 
a  wounded  litter  bearer  and  assisted  in  bringing  in 
wounded  under  shell  fire.  Home  address,  Joseph  S. 
Aldridge,  Sr.,  father,  424  Cherry  Street,  Elizabeth, 
N.Y. 

ALE,  JOHN  H First  Lieutenant 

Company  M,  355th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  north  of  Flirey,  France,  Septem- 
ber 12,  1918.  After  having  been  badly  wounded 
early  in  the  action,  losing  his  right  hand  and  being 
wounded  in  both  legs  and  the  chest,  he  returned  to 
his  platoon  and  addressed  the  men,  telling  them  he 
was  unable  to  go  with  them,  but  that  he  had  confi- 
dence in  their  ability  to  go  ahead  without  him,  and 
urged  them  to  sustain  the  high  reputation  of  the 
platoon,  company,  and  battalion,  thereby  inspiring 
his  men  with  his  own  personal  courage  to  advance. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary  V.  Ale,  R.  F.  DM  Nobles- 
ville,  Ind. 

ALEKNO,  FRANK Private 

Deceased.  Company  B,  23d  Infantry.  While  a 
member  of  a  patrol  of  three  men  on  April  21,  1918, 
he  attacked  a  hostile  patrol  of  seven  men,  and 
although  fatally  wounded  continued  in  action  until 
the  hostile  patrol  was  driven  back  and  the  officers 
commanding  it,  with  a  noncommissioned  officer, 
was  killed.  Although  mortally  wounded,  he  carried 
a  message  for  assistance  to  a  point  200  yards  away. 
Died  April  21,  1918.  Next  of  kin,  Anthony  Knopo, 
uncle,  75  Concord  Street,  Lawrence,  Mass. 

ALEXANDER,  ARTHUR  H.  First  Lieutenant 
96th  Aero  Squadron,  Air  Service.  For  extraor- 
dinary heroism  in  action  on  September  4,  1918. 
While  on  a  bombing  expedition  with  other  planes 
from  his  squadron  he  engaged  in  a  running  fight  over 
hostile  territory  with  a  superior  number  of  enemy 
battle  planes  from  Friauville  to  Lamorville,  France, 
he  was  seriously  wounded  in  the  abdomen  by  a 
machine-gun  bullet,  and  his  observer  was  shot 
through  the  legs.  Although  weak  from  pain  and 
loss  of  blood,  Lieut.  Alexander  piloted  his  plane 
back  to  his  own  airdrome  and  concealed  the  fact  of 
his  injury  until  after  his  observer  had  been  cared 
for.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Stella  H.  Alexander,  Box 
105,  Wellesley,  Mass. 

ALEXANDER,  LEON  A.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  B,  348th  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Eclisefon- 
taine,  France,  September  27-October  1,  1918.  Pri- 
vate Alexander  repeatedly  carried  messages  between 
his  company  and  battalion  posts  of  command, 
through  heavy  artillery  and  snipers'  fire.  Home  ad- 
dress, A.  F.  Alexander,  father,  National  City,  Cal. 

ALEXANDER,  MEARL  C.  .  .  .  Corporal 
Deceased.  Headquarters  Company,  5th  Regi- 
ment, U.  S.  M.  C.  Killed  in  action  at  Chateau- 
Thierry,  France,  June  6,  1918,  he  gave  the  supreme 
proof  of  that  extraordinary  heroism  which  will 
serve  as  an  example  to  hitherto  untried  troops. 
Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Anna  Dean,  sister,  27  Ellsworth 
Avenue,  Sharon,  Pa. 

ALEXANDER,  ROBERT  .  .  Major-General 
77th  Division.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Grand  Pre,  France,  October  11,  1918. 
During  the  advance  in  the  Argonne  Forest  and  at  a 
time  when  his  forces  were  fatigued  by  the  stress  of 
battle  and  a  long  period  of  active  front-line  service, 
Maj.-Gen.  Alexander  visited  the  units  in  the  front 
line,  cheering  and  encouraging  them  to  greater 
efforts.  Unmindful  of  the  severe  fire  to  which  he 
was  subjected,  he  continued  until  he  had  inspected 


each  group.  His  utter  disregard  of  danger  and  in- 
spiring example  resulted  in  the  crossing  of  the  Aire 
and  the  capture  of  Grand  Pre  and  St.  Juvin.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Robert  Alexander,  wife,  Willard 
Court,  Seventeenth  and  Willard  Streets,  N.W., 
Washington,  D.  C. 

ALEXANDER,  STIRLING  CAMPBELL     . 

First  Lieutenant 

Pilot,  Air  Service,  99th  Aero  Squadron.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  in  the  region  of  Landres- 
et-St.  Georges,  France,  October  6,  1918.  Lieut. 
Alexander,  with  Lieut.  Atwater,  observer  on  a 
photographic  mission,  was  forced  back  by  seven 
enemy  pursuit  planes.  A  few  minutes  later  he  re- 
turned over  the  lines,  and  while  deep  in  enemy  ter- 


He  maneuvered  his  plane  to  give  battle,  and  so  ef- 
fectively managed  the  machine  that  he  with  his  ob- 
server were  able  to  destroy  one,  and  forced  the 
others  to  withdraw.  With  his  observer  severely 
wounded,  he  managed  to  bring  his  plane  safely  back 
to  his  own  aerodome,  with  his  mission  completed. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Lucien  Hugh  Alexander, 
mother,  Chestnut  Hill,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

ALEXANDER,  THOMAS  L.  .  First  Lieutenant 
327th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Chatel-Che'h6ry,  France,  October  8, 
1918.  Leading  the  first  attack  wave,  he  was  pain- 
fully wounded  in  the  mouth.  He  continued  on 
through  the  heavy  fire  for  a  distance  of  2,000 
yards  until  his  objective  was  reached.  Organizing 
his  position  and  consolidating  his  men,  he  remained 
in  command,  though  very  weak  from  exhaustion 
and  loss  of  blood,  refusing  treatment  until  relieved. 
Home  address,  Frank  D.  Alexander,  brother,  Char- 
lotte, N.  C. 

ALLAMONG,  ISAAC  F Corporal 

C9mpany  I,  116th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Malbroucke,  France,  October 
8, 1918.  He  displayed  exceptional  daring  in  captur- 
ing single-handed  3  guns  and  20  prisoners.  Next  of 
kin,  Mrs.  Mary  Allamong,  mother,  Winchester,  Va. 

ALLEN,  ABEL Corporal 

Company  B,  28th  Infantry.  During  a  heavy 
bombardment  of  the  front  line  near  Cantigny, 
France,  May  22,  1918,  although  severely  injured  by 
the  explosion  of  a  shell  which  buried  two  comrades, 
he  promptly  and  courageously  dug  them  out  with 
his  hands  and  took  them  to  shelter,  being  subjected 
all  the  time  to  severe  fire  of  shell  and  shrapnel. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Lucy  Allen,  Leesville,  La. 

ALLEN,  CHARLES  B.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Company  A,  137th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Baulny,  France,  September 
26-29,  1918.  Lieutenant  Allen,  although  sick  as  a 
result  of  being  gassed  in  the  advance  of  Vanquois, 
refused  to  be  evacuated  and  remained  with  his  com- 
pany, assuming  command  when  its  captain  was 
called  to  command  the  battalion,  leading  his  com- 
pany with  exemplary  courage  and  skill  in  the  attack 
on  Baulny,  on  the  evening  of  September  27,  driving 
beyond  the  place  and  L'Esperance  to  the  ravine 
north  of  the  latter  place,  with  one  exception  the  far- 
thest north  reached  by  any  considerable  force  that 
night;  rejoined  the  battalion  on  the  morning  of  the 
28th  and  led  his  company  successfully  in  the  ad- 
vance to  Bois  de  Montrebeau,  and  on  the  morning 
of  September  29,  to  Exermont,  in  which  advance  he 
was  seriously  and  painfully  wounded,  but  again  re- 
fused to  be  evacuated.  Holding  Exermont  until  a 
superior  officer  ordered  him  to  retire,  he  thereafter 
resolutely  held  his  company  on  the  line  in  Bois  de 
Montrebeau  until  the  ordered  withdrawal  the  eve- 
ning of  September  29,  when  he  was  evacuated  by 
order.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Charles  B.  Allen,  2716 
South  Fifty-ninth  Street,  St.  Louis,  Mo. 


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HEROES  ALL 


ALLEN,  CHARLES  W Sergeant 

Company  E,  357th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bantheville,  France,  October 
23,  1918.  During  a  fight  between  his  company  and 
superior  force  of  the  enemy  Sergt.  Allen  observed  a 
machine  gun  in  action  on  the  flank  of  his  platoon. 
He  charged  the  emplacement  and  captured  the  crew 
of  six  men.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Vinay  Allen, 
Drummond,  Okla. 

ALLEN,  CLARENCE  E.  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  30th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Crezancy,  France,  July  15, 
1918.  Lieutenant  Allen  displayed  exceptional  cour- 
age, bravery  and  self-sacrifice  by  moving  about  the 
woods  in  which  his  platoon  was  quartered  during  a 
heavy  bombardment,  placing  his  men  in  safe  dug- 
puts  and  rendering  aid  to  wounded  men  under  an 
intense  shelling  of  high  explosives  and  gas  shells. 
He  was  killed  while  in  the  execution  of  this  mission. 
Next  of  kin,  Clarence  E.  Allen,  father,  929  First 
Avenue,  Salt  Lake  City,  Utah. 

ALLEN,  FRED Sergeant 

Company  B,  28th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Cantigny,  France,  May  28- 
30,  1918.  During  the  attack  and  defense  of  Can- 
tigny, Sergeant  Allen  established  an  automatic  rifle 
post,  75  yards  in  front  of  our  lines,  and,  under  heavy 
machine-gun  and  shell  fire  of  the  enemy.  He  had 
previously  rendered  invaluable  aid  in  fearlessly 
crawling  from  shell  hole  to  shell  hole,  to  aid  wound- 
ed comrades.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Lottie  Jacobs, 
sister,  1330  Q  Street,  Bedford,  Ind. 

ALLEN,  GARDNER  PHILIP  .  First  Lieutenant 
Coast  Artillery  Corps,  observer,  8th  Aero  Squad- 
ron. For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Thiaucourt,  France,  October  9,  1918.  Lieut.  Allen, 
observer,  was  with  First  Lieut.  Edward  Russell 
Moore,  pilot,  took  advantage  of  a  short  period  of 
fair  weather  during  generally  unfavorable  atmos- 
pheric conditions  to  undertake  a  photographic  mis- 
sion behind  the  German  lines.  Accompanied  by 
two  protecting  planes,  they  had  just  commenced 
their  mission  when  they  were  attacked  by  eight 
enemy  planes,  which  followed  them  throughout 
their  course,  firing  at  the  photographic  plane. 
Lieut.  Moore,  pilot,  with  both  flying  wires  cut  by 
bullets,  a  landing  wire  shot  away,  his  elevators  rid- 
dled with  bullets,  and  both  wings  punctured,  con- 
tinued on  the  prescribed  course,  although  it  made 
him  an  easy  target.  Lieut.  Allen  was  thus  enabled 
in  the  midst  of  the  attack  to  take  pictures  of  the 
exact  territory  assigned,  and  he  made  no  attempt 
to  protect  the  plane  with  his  machine  guns.  Dis- 
playing entire  disregard  for  personal  danger  and 
steadfast  devotion  to  duty,  these  two  officers  suc- 
cessfully accomplished  their  mission.  Home  ad- 
dress, George  C.  Allen,  father,  618  Church  Street, 
Flint,  Mich. 

ALLEN,  JOSEPH  E Corporal 

Company  B,  116th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Brabrant,  France,  October  8, 
1918.  Corp.  Allen,  in  company  with  four  other 
soldiers,  attacked  and  captured  eight  machine  guns, 
together  with  their  crews,  in  the  face  of  determined 
resistence.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Martha  E.  Allen, 
mother,  920  Third  Avenue,  Highland  Park,  Rich- 
mond, Va. 

ALLEN,  LESLIE Corporal 

Company  K,  364th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Eclisfontaine,  France,  Sep- 
tember 28,  1918.  Responding  to  a  call  for  volun- 
teers, Corp.  Allen,  with  five  others,  advanced  400 
yards  beyond  their  front  to  bring  in  wounded  com- 
rades. They  succeeded  in  rescuing  seven  of  their 
men  and  also  in  bringing  in  the  dead  body  of  a 


lieutenant  while  exposed  to  terrific  machine-gun 
fire.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Henry  Schutler,  Box  85, 
Hawthorne,  Calif. 

ALLEN,  OLIVER Major 

16th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  in  the  Forest  of  Argonne,  France,  October 
4-11,  1918.  Capt.  (now  Maj.)  Allen  remained  in 
command  of  his  company  after  he  had  been  wound- 
ed and  took  command  of  the  battalion  and  led  it 
forward,  under  heavy  fire  from  artillery  and  machine 
guns,  taking  and  holding  all  objectives.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Oliver  Allen,  wife,  600  West  One 
hundred  and  ninety  second  Street,  New  York,  N.  Y. 

ALLEN,  WILLIAM  Y Private 

Company  F,  9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Medeah  Ferme,  France, 
October  3,  1918.  Pvt.  Allen,  together  with  four 
other  men,  charged  a  machine-gun  nest  containing 
three  heavy  machine  guns  and  captured  the  three 
guns  and  twenty  prisoners.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
F.  A.  Bishop,  sister,  671  Hedgewood  Avenue, 
Atlanta,  Ga. 

ALLEX,  JAKE Corporal 

Company  H,  131st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Chipilly  Ridge,  France,  August 
9,  1918.  He  displayed  personal  bravery  and  leader- 
ship in  a  high  degree  by  taking  command  of  his 
platoon  when  his  platoon  commander  was  wounded. 
Pushing  forward  on  a  machine-gun  nest,  he  person- 
ally bayonetted  five  of  the  enemy,  and  when  his 
bayonet  was  broken,  used  the  butt  end  of  his  rifle, 
capturing  the  remainder  of  the  crew.  Home  address, 
Anthony  Allex,  brother,  4350  S.  Ashland  Avenue, 
Chicago,  111. 

ALLEY,  ARVLEH Sergeant 

Company  M,  116th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Samogneux,  France,  October 
12,  1918,  and  October  15,  1918.  On  October  12 
Sergt.  Alley  repeatedly  exposed  himself  while  aiding 
wounded  comrades  under  terrific  bombardment. 
On  October  15  he  fearlessly  entered  the  wood  and 
drove  back  enemy  detachments  before  they  could 

g'ace  machine  guns  on  the  flank  of  his  battalion, 
ome  address,  J.  T.  Morris,  uncle,  Radford,  Va. 

ALLISON,  CARL  OSCAR  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Company  C,  312th  Machine-gun  Battalion. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  the  Argonne  Forest, 
November  2,  1918.  In  the  face  of  direct  machine- 
gun  fire  not  more  than  40  yards  distant,  Sergt. 
Allison  mounted  a  machine  gun  and  succeeded  in 
knocking  out  one  of  the  enemy  guns  and  taking  25 
prisoners.  Although  seriously  wounded  during 
this  most  gallant  exploit,  he  remained  at  his  gun 
and  ably  assisted  the  advancing  infantry,  until 
weakness  and  loss  of  blood  forced  him  to  go  to  the 
rear.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Freda  Allison,  mother, 
1212  Morse  Street  NE.,  Washington,  D.  C. 

ALLMAN,  FRANK Corporal 

Company  A,  305th  Engineers.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Beaumont,  France,  November 
5,  1918.  Corp.  Allman  and  a  comrade  were  severely 
wounded  by  the  explosion  of  a  shell.  Corp.  Allman 
administered  first  aid  to  his  companion,  himself  re- 
fusing medical  attention.  He  then  carried  the 
wounded  man  through  the  heavily  shelled  town  to 
a  dressing  station.  Although  again  wounded  by 
machine-gun  fire,  he  continued  to  assist  the  man, 
refusing  medical  attention  until  his  comrade  had 
been  attended  to.  Home  address,  Bessie  Allman, 
sister,  Big  Stone  Gap,  Va. 

ALMON,  EARL Captain 

16th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  FleVille,  France,  October  4,  1918.  After 
the  battalion  commander  and  all  the  company 


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officers  had  been  killed  or  wounded,  Capt.  Almon 
(then  first  lieutenant),  battalion  adjutant,  took 
command,  and  although  wounded  by  high  explosive 
fire,  reorganized  the  battalion  under  violent  artillery 
and  machine-gun  fire  and  continued  the  advance. 
Although  twice  counterattacked,  he  reached  and 
held  his  objective.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Sarah  J. 
Marsey,  Warm  Springs,  Ark. 

ALONZO,  EUGENE Private 

Machine-Gun  Company,  364th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Eclisfontaine, 
France,  September  27,  1918,  and  October  4,  1918. 
On  September  27  Pvt.  Alonzo,  with  two  other 
soldiers,  volunteered  and  went  300  yards  beyond 
pur  outpost  lines,  through  heavy  shell  fire,  to  bring 
in  a  wounded  private  of  his  regiment.  On  October 
4  he  remained  in  the  open,  under  heavy  shrapnel  and 
high  explosive  fire,  giving  first  aid  to  our  wounded 
men  until  he  was  wounded  by  shrapnel.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Louise  M.  Pinon,  sister,  1311  South 
Hill  Street,  Los  Angeles,  Calif. 

ALSUP,  JULIAN  W Private 

78th  Company,  6th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  at  Blanc  Mont, 
France,  October  3,  1918.  When  the  advance  of 
their  company  was  held  up  by  enfilading  fire  from 
a  hostile  machine-gun  nest,  Pvt.  Alsup,  with  3 
other  soldiers,  volunteered  and  made  a  flank  attack 
on  the  nest  with  bombs  and  rifles,  killing  3  members 
of  the  crew  and  capturing  25  others,  together  with 
3  machine  guns.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Margaret 
Alsup,  mother,  528  N.  2nd  Street,  Nashville,  Tenn. 

AMES,  OLIVER,  JR.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  165th  Infantry.  During  the  fighting 
at  Meurcy  Farm,  near  Villers-sur-Fere,  France, 
July  27-28,  1918,  his  heroic  leadership  was  an  in- 
spiration to  his  command.  He  fought  gallantly 
until  on  the  last  day  he  was  killed  while  going  for- 
ward voluntarily  through  machine-gun  and  sniper's 
fire  to  the  assistance  of  his  battalion  commander. 
Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Oliver  Ames,  96  Ames  Bldg., 
Boston,  Mass. 

AMES,  PATRICK Corporal 

Deceased.  Company  M,  165th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Landres-et-St. 
Georges,  France,  October  14-18,  1918.  Under 
direct  fire  from  enemy  machine  guns,  Corporal 
Ames  made  four  trips  across  open  ground,  carry- 
ing messages  during  the  attack  on  Landres-et-St. 
Georges.  On  the  night  of  October  17,  Corporal 
Ames  accompanied  a  patrol  sent  out  to  penetrate 
the  enemy's  line  and  showed  exceptional  coolness 
in  covering  the  retirement  of  the  patrol  under 
heavy  shell  and  machine-gun  fire.  On  the  following 
night,  being  in  charge  of  another  similar  patrol, 
this  soldier  was  mortally  wounded,  but  he  again 
displayed  superior  courage  and  leadership  in  with- 
drawing his  men  without  further  casualties.  Next 
of  kin,  Michael  Ames,  father,  Strokeston,  County 
Roscommon,  Ireland. 

AMMONS,  GEORGE  H Sergeant 

Battery  A,  124th  Field  Artillery.  For  extraor- 
dinary heroism  in  action  near  Remonville,  France, 
October  31,  1918.  While  in  charge  of  the  limbers 
and  horses  of  a  platoon  sent  to  the  front  line  infan- 
try trenches,  Sergt.  Ammons,  although  himself 
wounded,  took  the  place  of  a  driver  who  had  fallen 
from  his  horse.  He  refused  medical  attention  until 
all  the  pieces  were  in  position  and  the  limbers  and 
horses  taken  to  a  place  of  safety.  Home  address, 
Roy  Ammons,  brother,  154  South  Western  Avenue, 
Chicago,  111. 

AMORY,  THOMAS  D.     .      .    Second  Lieutenant 

Deceased.     26th   Infantry.     For  extraordinary 

heroism  in  action  near  Verdun,  France,  October  2, 

1918.    Lieut.  Amory  took  out  a  patrol  of  64  men, 


penetrating  the  enemy  lines  for  the  purpose  of  re- 
connoitering  terrain,  over  which  an  advance  was  to 
be  made  on  the  following  morning.  When  his  patrol 
was  fired  on  by  machine  guns  from  all  sides,  this 
officer  led  three  of  his  men  forward  to  clear  the 
machine-gun  nests,  placing  the  rest  of  his  men  under 
cover.  He  succeeded  in  overcoming  one  of  these 
nests  and  killing  the  crew,  but  as  he  was  advancing 
on  another  gun,  located  in  a  house  about  10  yards 
away,  Lieut.  Amory  was  killed  by  a  machine-gun 
bullet,  his  last  words  being,  "We  will  take  that  nest 
or  die  trying."  Next  of  kin,  E.  J.  Amory,  father, 
Dupont  Building,  Wilmington,  Del. 

ANDERSON,  CHARLES  L 

Sergeant  (First  Class) 

306th  Field  Signal  Battalion.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Haudiomont,  France,  No- 
vember 10,  1918.  Sergt.  Anderson  worked  inces- 
santly during  a  very  heavy  enemy  barrage,  keeping 
up  the  lines  of  communication  between  the  regiment 
and  battalions  in  the  field.  He  was  often  buried  in 
debris  and  knocked  down  by  shell  explosions,  and 
was  both  wounded  and  gassed,  but  bravely  con- 
tinued his  work.  Home  address,  August  Anderson, 
father,  77  Elm  Street,  Mayville,  N.  Y. 

ANDERSON,  EMORY  E Private 

Company  K,  26th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ploissy,  France,  July  19, 
1918.  Disregarding  a  painful  wound  in  the  shoul- 
der, Private  Anderson  kept  his  automatic  rifle  in 
action  and  remained  in  the  advance,  until  ordered 
to  the  rear.  Home  address,  Peyton  D.  Yopp,  friend, 
Nashville,  Ga. 

ANDERSON,  ERNEST  E.  Private  (First  Class) 
Deceased.  Company  F,  1st  Gas  Regiment.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Moulin  de 
Guenoville,  France,  September  26,  1918.  Private 
Anderson,  with  three  other  soldiers,  advanced 
nearly  200  yards  over  an  open  hillside  exposed  to 
machine-gun  fire  and  carried  two  wounded  men  to 
the  protection  of  a  near-by  trench.  Pvt.  Anderson 
has  since  been  killed  in  action.  Next  of  kin,  Chris- 
tian Anderson,  706  Chestnut  Street,  Anaconda, 
Mont. 

ANDERSON,  FRANK  E Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  G,  lllth  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Grezancy, 
France,  July  16, 1918.  Sergt.  Andrea  was  told  by  a 
runner  that  an  enemy  patrol  had  captured  two 
ambulances  containing  American  wounded  on  the 
road  east  of  his  position.  He  organized  a  relief 
party,  personally  commanded  it,  drove  the  enemy  to 
rout,  recovered  the  ambulance  and  the  wounded 
men,  and  brought  them  back  to  our  lines.  Next  of 
kin,  Charles  A.  Anderson,  father,  709  Iowa  Street, 
Sioux  City,  la. 

ANDERSON,  HARRY  N Sergeant 

Battery  E,  10th  Field  Artillery.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  Greves  Farm,  France, 
July  15,  1918.  Sergt.  Anderson  displayed  notable 
courage  in  continuing  to  direct  the  fire  of  his  piece 
under  terrific  bombardment  after  being  twice 
wounded,  continuing  on  duty  until  he  was  ordered 
to  the  rear.  Home  address,  Mrs.  G.  P.  Anderson, 
mother,  Wataga,  111. 

ANDERSON,  LEONARD  ....  Corporal 
Company  G,  117th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Fremont,  France,  October  8, 
1918.  Wounded  by  shell  fire,  he  led  an  automatic 
rifle  team  forward  under  intense  enemy  fire,  to 
knock  out  an  enemy  machine-gun  position  which 
had  held  up  the  advance  of  his  company.  He  re- 
fused to  be  evacuated  until  the  final  objective  had 
been  reached.  Home  address,  Edgar  Anderson, 
father,  Hillsboro,  Tenn. 


HEROES  ALL 


ANDERSON,  OLIVER Sergeant 

Company  L,  362d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Steenbrugge,  Belgium,  Octo- 
ber 31,  1918.  Sergt.  Anderson,  with  two  other 
soldiers,  attacked  a  strong  machine-gun  position 
from  which  a  destructive  fire  had  been  poured  into 
his  platoon  and  the  platoon  of  the  flank  company, 
wounding  his  lieutenant,  the  platoon  sergeant,  and 
many  others.  They  drove  the  machine  gunners 
from  the  position,  thereby  enabling  the  line  to  con- 
tinue the  advance.  Home  address,  Christian  E. 
Anderson,  father,  Matsoni,  B.  C.,  Canada. 

ANDERSON,  PAUL  H Private 

Company  G,  360th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Le  Grand  Carr6  Farm, 
France,  November  1,  1918.  After  being  severely 
wounded  early  in  the  combat,  Pvt.  Anderson  went 
on  two  missions  for  his  battalion  commander  which 
necessitated  his  passing  through  heavy  machine- 
gun  fire,  not  mentioning  the  fact  that  he  had  been 
wounded.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Lila  Anderson,  620 
Prospect  Avenue,  El  Paso,  Tex. 

ANDERSON,  RICHARD  C.  .  .  .  Private 
Company  M,  125th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Sergy,  France,  July  31,  1918. 
Assisted  by  another  soldier,  Private  Anderson  res- 
cued a  wounded  comrade  from  within  100  feet  of  the 
enemy  line,  dragging  him  back  to  safety,  through 
annihilating  machine-gun  fire.  Home  address, 
Frank  Anderson,  father,  110  Chippewa  Avenue, 
Manistique,  Mich. 

ANDERSON,  ROBERT  B.  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  28th  Infantry.  In  the  attack  and  de- 
fense at  Cantigny,  France,  May  28-30,  1918,  he 
showed  utter  disregard  for  his  personal  safety  in 
leading  his  command  forward  in  spite  of  artillery 
and  machine-gun  fire.  While  directing  the  security 
of  his  men  after  the  advance,  and  in  order  to  make 
certain  that  they  were  protected  first,  he  himself 
was  killed.  Next  of  kin.  Dr.  W.  S.  Anderson, 
Wilson,  N.  C. 

ANDERSON,  THOMAS  B Major 

Deceased.  110th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Courmont,  France,  July 
30th  and  near  Baslieux,  France,  September  5th, 
1918.  Leading  his  battalion  in  attack,  he  refused 
to  be  evacuated  when  wounded  and  gassed,  until 
the  objective  had  been  gained  and  the  position 
consolidated.  His  courage  was  an  inspiration  to 
his  men.  Five  weeks  later  he  was  killed  while  lead- 
ing a  patrol  across  open  ground,  swept  by  heavy 
fire,  against  an  enemy  machine-gun  nest.  Next  of 
kin,  Mrs.  Mary  K.  Anderson,  wife,  Lloyd  Avenue, 
West  Latrobe,  Pa. 

ANDERSON,  WALTER  N.  .  First  Lieutenant 
363d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Very,  France,  September  26, 1918.  With 
the  aid  of  an  enlisted  man,  Lieut.  Anderson  attacked 
a  nest  of  enemy  snipers  and  succeeded  in  killing  two, 
wounding  one,  and  taking  the  remaining  two  as 

Rrisoners.     Home  address,   Miss  Edythe  Helmar, 
•iend,  2341  Ellsworth  Street,  Berkeley,  Cal. 

ANDERSON,  WILLIAM  A.  .  .  .  Private 
Company  B,  131st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Chipilly  Ridge,  France,  August 
9,  1918.  He  rendered  service  as  stretcher  bearer 
under  heavy  shell  fire,  continuing  on  duty  for  48 
hours,  until  complete  exhaustion  compelled  him  to 
be  evacuated.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Edward 
Anderson,  mother,  4039  Lavergne  Avenue,  Chi- 
cago, 111. 

ANDES,  JAMES  COWAN    .    Second  Lieutenant 

Deceased.      16th   Infantry.      For   extraordinary 

heroism  in  action  near  Soissons,  France,  July  19, 


1918.  He  fearlessly  led  his  platoon  in  the  face  of 
heavy  machine-gun  fire  to  a  cave  in  which  several 
hundred  Germans  had  taken  shelter.  Rather  than 
subject  any  of  his  men  to  extreme  danger,  he  entered 
the  cave  alone  and  demanded  the  surrender  of  the 
enemy  and  was  killed  as  a  result  of  this  heroic  act. 
Next  of  kin,  Geo.  S.  Andes,  346  Broadway,  New 

ANDRAL,  LOUIS Lieutenant 

Deceased.  Observer,  284th  Escadrille,  French 
Aviation,  attached  3d  Army  Corps.  For  extraor- 
dinary heroism  in  action  near  Dun  sur  Meuse 
France,  October  30,  1918.  Distinguishing  himself 
by  his  constant  bravery  and  brilliance  as  an  ob- 
server, Lieut.  Andral  rendered  valiant  service,  flying 
at  times  under  most  hazardous  conditions.  Many 
times  he  returned  from  low-flying  patrols  with  his 
machine  riddled  with  bullets.  He  attacked  and  drove 
from  its  mission  an  enemy  observation  plane.  In 
the  fight  that  ensued  he  proved  unequal  to  such  an 
adversary  and  was  killed.  Next  of  kin,  Madam 
Andral,  Saint  Denis-les-Martels,  pr6s  Villeneuve 
sur  Lot,  Lot.  France. 

ANDRE,  CHARLES  H.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
305th  Machine-Gun  Battalion.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  St.  Juvin,  France,  Octo- 
ber 14-15,  1918.  Coming  face  to  face  with  a  large 
number  of  the  enemy,  while  he  was  on  a  reconnais- 
sance patrol,  he  opened  fire  with  his  revolver  and 
continued  to  advance,  demoralizing  the  enemy  and 
proving  instrumental  in  the  capture  of  fifty  pris- 
oners. During  a  counter-attack,  he  voluntarily 
went  forward  with  a  machine-gun  in  the  face  of 
heavy  fire,  and  operated  it  to  such  effect  as  to  break 
two  waves  of  the  advancing  enemy.  Home  address, 
J.  W.  Andre,  brother,  Care  of  Grinnel  Brothers. 
Detroit,  Mich. 

ANDREW,  FLYNN  L.  A.  .  First  Lieutenant 
Observer,  Air  Service.  For  extraordinary  hero- 
ism in  action  near  Landres-et-St.  Georges,  France, 
October  30,  1918.  Unable  to  complete  a  photo- 
graphic mission,  owing  to  motor  trouble,  Lieut. 
Andrew,  with  his  pilot,  made  a  reconnaissance  be- 
hind the  German  lines.  They  dispersed  a  battalion 
of  enemy  troops,  and  although  twice  attacked  by 
enemy  patrols,  drove  them  off  and  in  each  case 
brough  down  one  enemy  plane.  They  remained  in 
the  air  until  their  motor  failed  completely.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Wm.  H.  Andrew,  1441  Pennsylvania 
Avenue,  Denver  Colo. 

ANDREWS,  MYRON  M.  .  First  Lieutenant 
26th  Infantry.  Besides  inspiring  his  men  and  by 
his  conduct  in  the  fighting  near  Soissons,  France,  he 
promptly  disposed  his  company  to  cover  a  battalion 
front  in  a  critical  situation  on  July  19,  1918,  and  by 
fearless  exposure  under  fire  successfully  directed 
the  operations  of  the  command.  Next  of  kin,  Mr. 
M.  A.  Andrews,  Colonial  National  Bank,  Hartford, 
Conn. 

ANDREWS,  SAM  E.  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  145th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Montfaucon,  France,  Sep- 
tember 26,  1918.  Lieutenant  Andrews  displayed 
brilliant  courage  and  leadership  in  leading  his 
platoon  against  and  capturing  a  strong  enemy 
machine-gun  nest.  In  this  exploit  he  was  killed, 
but  his  notable  coolness  and  determination  fur- 
nished an  inspiration  to  his  men.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs. 
Lettie  Andrews,  Ozark,  Ala. 

ANDRYKOWSKI,  VICTOR  .  .  .  Private 
Deceased.  Company  G,  125th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Courmont  and 
St.  Martin,  France,  July  31-August  3,  1918. 
Throughout  the  battle  to  force  passage  of  the  Oureq 
River  and  capture  the  heights  beyond,  Pvt.  Andry- 


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kowski,  a  stretcher  bearer,  worked  day  and  night, 
evacuating  wounded  under  heavy  artillery  and 
machine-gun  fire.  On  August  3,  under  violent 
shell  fire  opposite  Mont  St.  Martin,  he  made  re- 
peated trips  between  the  firing  line  and  the  dressing 
station  until  he  was  killed  by  a  shell.  Next  of  kin, 
Franck  Andrykowski,  919  Atwater  Street,  Saginaw, 
Mich. 

ANGELL,  HOWARD  ....  Sergeant 
162d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Gesnes,  France,  September  29,  1918. 
Sergt.  Angel  was  wounded  during  the  advance  of 
his  regiment  on  Gesnes,  but,  refusing  medical  treat- 
ment, he  continued  in  command  of  his  section  until 
next  morning,  when  he  was  ordered  to  the  dressing 
station  by  his  battalion  commander.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Helen  Schluter,  sister,  1908  Nob  Hill 
Avenue,  Seattle,  Wash. 

ANGELO,  JOSEPH  T.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Headquarters  Company,  1st  Brigade,  Tank 
Corps.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Cheppy,  France,  September  26,  1918.  Within  40 
meters  of  the  German  machine  guns  Pyt.  Angelo 
carried  his  wounded  commanding  officer  into  a  shell 
hole  and  remained  with  him  under  continuous  shell 
fire  for  over  an  hour,  except  when  he  twice  carried 
orders  to  passing  tanks.  Home  address,  Tony 
Angelo,  father,  Camden  Street,  Camden,  N.  J. 

ANGIER,  ALBERT  E.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased,  Company  M,  308th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Revillon, 
France,  September  14,  1918.  Although  wounded, 
Lieut.  Angier  continued  to  lead  his  men  in  an  attack. 
By  his  gallant  example  he  urged  them  forward 
through  enemy  fire  to  their  objective.  Even  when 
mortally  wounded,  he  continued  to  direct  the  con- 
solidation of  his  position,  refusing  medical  atten- 
tion in  favor  of  others  who  had  a  better  chance  to 
live  than  himself.  Next  of  kin,  George  M.  Angier, 
father,  244  Brighton  Avenue,  Boston,  Mass. 

ANKUDOVITCH,  WILLIAM  D.  .  .  Corporal 
Battery  A,  109th  Field  Artillery.  For  extraor- 
dinary heroism  in  action  near  Courville,  France, 
August  29,  1918.  When  the  battery  position  was 
being  subjected  to  concentrated  enemy  fire,  a  shell 
burst  near  Corporal  Ankudovitch's  gun,  wounding 
him  and  four  other  members  of  the  gun  crew.  Dis- 
regarding his  own  injuries,  Corporal  Ankudovitch 
assisting  in  caring  for  the  other  men  and  carrying 
them  to  the  rear  until  he  fell,  exhausted  from  loss 
of  blood.  Home  address,  John  Ankudovitch,  father, 
714  Green  Street,  Hazelton,  Pa. 

ANTES,  JAY  LE  R Private 

Deceased.  Field  Hospital  No.  5.  He  fearlessly 
exposed  himself  to  barrage  and  machine-gun  fire  at 
Cantigny,  France,  on  May  28  and  29,  1918,  to  per- 
form his  duty  as  a  stretcher  bearer.  In  order  that 
the  suffering  of  wounded  might  be  relieved  and  lives 
saved,  with  unselfish  heroism  he  left  the  security  of 
the  trench  to  go  to  wounded  in  a  machine-gun  em- 
placement and  while  performing  this  noble  duty 
was  killed.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Catherine  Antes, 
mother,  R.  F.  D.,  No.  4,  Morristown,  Pa. 

ANTHONY,  CLEM Private 

Company  L,  128th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Juvigny,  north  of  Soissons, 
France,  August  30,  1918.  When  a  retirement  had 
been  ordered,  he  was  the  last  to  leave  his  post,  fear- 
lessly exposing  himself  to  fire  from  machine  guns 
and  snipers  to  bring  in  a  wounded  soldier,  together 
with  his  automatic  rifle  and  ammunition.  Through- 
out the  engagement  his  conduct  under  fire  furnished 
an  example  of  coolness  and  courage  to  his  com- 
rades. Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary  Anthony,  Route 
No.  5,  Newaygo,  Mich. 


ANTHONY,  GEORGE  W Private 

Company  C,  56th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Rembercourt,  France,  Octo- 
ber 9th-Novemer  llth,  1918.  Private  Anthony,  as 
company  and  platoon  runner,  worked  tirelessly  and 
unceasingly  without  regard  to  personal  safety, 
carrying  messages  both  day  and  night  under  violent 
machine-gun  and  artillery  fire.  Home  address, 
William  Anthony,  father,  R.  F.  D.  No.  3,  Blackfoot, 
Idaho. 

ANTHONY,  HAROLD  B.  .  Supply  Sergeant 
Deceased.  Company  D,  362d  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  at  Bois  de  Very, 
France,  September  26,  1918.  Sergeant  Anthony, 
while  leading  a  small  detachment  operating  on  the 
flank  of  his  company,  suddenly  came  under  heavy 
machine-gun  fire.  Alone  he  crawled  up  close  to  the 
machine-gun  and,  attacking  it,  killed  all  four  of  the 
gunners.  He  advanced  to  the  nest  to  see  the  result 
of  his  work,  and  brought  the  gun  back.  He  carried 
it  for  an  hour,  but  was  forced  to  discard  it  because 
of  its  great  weight.  Again  at  Epinonville,  France, 
September  29,  1918,  the  company  was  held  up  by 
machine-gun  fire  from  front  and  flank.  Sergeant 
Anthony  spotted  the  machine-gun  nest.  While  at- 
tampting  to  reach  an  automatic  squad  to  point  out 
the  hostile  gun  he  was  killed  by  the  machine-gun 
fire.  Next  of  kin,  Dr.  A.  H.  Anthony,  1122  Sharpe 
Avenue,  East,  Nashville,  Tenn. 

ANTHONY,  ROY  C Sergeant 

Company  B,  354th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Remonville,  France,  Novem- 
ber 1,  1918.  Leading  his  platoon  against  perilous 
fire,  Sergt.  Anthony  showed  great  courage  in  ad- 
vancing and  breaking  down  resistance  of  the  enemy 
machine  guns  and  artillery.  Although  twice 
wounded,  he  refused  treatment  until  the  company 
was  relieved.  His  efforts  were  mainly  responsible 
for  the  successful  gaining  of  all  objectives.  Home 
address,  L.  J.  Anthony,  father,  Pulton,  Mo. 

ARCHER,  JOSEPH  D.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Deceased.  Company  D,  117th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Montfaucon, 
France,  October  11,  1918.  Private  Archer,  on  duty 
at  the  ammunition  dump  of  the  42d  Division  when 
it  was  violently  bombarded  by  the  enemy,  volun- 
teered to  assist  another  soldier,  who  was  wounded. 
He  was  killed  shortly  before  reaching  the  dressing 
station.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Anna  Marie  Archer,  16 
N.  Peach  Street,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

ARKMAN,  FRANK Private 

Company  L,  305th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  la  Naza,  France, 
October  5,  1918.  With  utter  disregard  for  his  per- 
sonal safety  he  went  forward  with  three  other  sol- 
diers, in  the  face  of  heavy  machine-gun  and  grenade 
fire,  and  brought  back  five  seriously  wounded  men 
to  a  first-aid  station.  He  displayed  bravery,  cool- 
ness, and  good  judgment  in  effecting  the  rescue. 
Home  address,  Eric  Jarshaw,  friend,  Madison, 
Minn. 

ARMENGAUD,  PAUL Major 

French  Army,  Assistant  Chief  of  Staff,  Air 
Service,  1st  Army.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  St.  Mihiel,  France,  September  12-16, 
1918.  Maj.  Armengaud,  acting  as  Assistant  Chief 
of  Staff,  Air  Service,  1st  Army,  did  display  great 
bravery  much  beyond  that  required  by  his  position 
while  acting  as  observer  in  an  airplane.  Each  day 
of  the  battle  in  the  St.  Mihiel  salient  he  flew  over 
the  hostile  lines  through  our  own  and  the  enemy's 
artillery  and  machine-gun  fire,  observing  the  enemy 
air  and  ground  activity  and  the  disposition  of  our 
own  air  forces,  thereby  bringing  back  valuable 
information  as  to  the  enemy's  dispositions  and 
probable  intentions,  which  materially  aided  in  our 
subsequent  operations.  Home  address  not  given. 


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ARMIJO,  MARCUS  B Private 

Deceased.  Company  C,  125th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  north  of  Mont  St. 
Martin,  south  of  the  Vesle  River,  near  Fismes, 
France,  August  5,  1918.  While  his  company  was 
under  a  heavy  barrage  fire,  Pvt.  Armijo  was  hit  by 
a  shell  and  both  his  legs  blown  off.  Pvt.  Armijo 
lifted  himself  up  on  his  elbow  and  rolled  and  smoked 
cigarettes.  By  this  display  of  nerve  he  conveyed 
to  his  comrades  an  unconquerable  spirit  of  fearless- 
ness, pluck,  and  will  power.  Next  of  kin,  Maria 
Armijo,  wife,  906  So.  Virginia  Street,  El  Paso,  Tex. 

ARMISTEAD,  JOSEPH  G.  .  .  .  Corporal 
Deceased.  Headquarters  Company,  6th  Infan- 
try. For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Thiaucourt,  France,  September  14,  1918.  After  his 
Stokes  Mortar  had  been  destroyed  by  enemy  shell 
fire  and  the  officer  in  charge  severely  wounded,  Cor- 
poral Armistead  formed  his  squad  as  riflemen  and 
led  them  forward  against  a  machine-gun  nest  which 
was  firing  on  our  line  from  the  flank.  In  attempting 
this  bold  feat,  Corporal  Armistead  was  killed.  Next 
of  kin,  Mrs.  Susan  F.  Armistead,  mother,  Route  2, 
Hopkinsville,  Ky. 

ARMSTRONG,  EDWARD  V.  ...  Private 
Company  L,  28th  Infantry.  Private  Armstrong 
was  a  member  of  a  patrol  consisting  of  an  officer 
and  four  men  who  with  great  daring  entered  a 
dangerous  portion  of  the  enemy  trenches  where 
they  surrounded  a  party  nearly  double  their  own 
strength,  drove  off  an  enemy  rescuing  party  and 
made  their  way  to  our  lines  with  four  prisoners  from 
whom  valuable  information  was  obtained.  Home 
address,  George  Bennett,  friend,  Marianna,  Pa. 

ARMSTRONG,  RODNEY  M.  .  First  Lieutenant 
Air  Service,  pilot,  168th  Aero  Squadron.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  November  4,  1918. 
As  pilot  of  a  D.  H.  4  plane,  Lieut.  Armstrong  flew 
an  Infantry  contact  machine  over  the  lines  of  the 
7th  Division  November  4,  1918.  Owing  to  low 
clouds  and  rain,  he  crossed  the  line  at  1,000  feet  in 
order  to  enable  his  observer  to  locate  the  position 
more  accurately.  While  on  the  enemy's  side,  he  was 
wounded  by  an  explosive  bullet.  In  spite  of  his 
wound  and  weakness,  he  continued  his  mission, 
coming  down  to  within  500  feet  of  the  enemy's  ma- 
chine guns  and  troops,  until  his  observer  had  sig- 
naled him  that  the  mission  was  completed.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  R.  M.  Armstrong,  wife,  1012  East 
Eleventh  Street,  Winfield,  Kans. 

ARMSTRONG,  THOMAS  ....  Sergeant 
Company  H,  106th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  east  of  Ronssoy,  France,  Septem- 
ber 29,  1918.  During  the  operations  against  the 
Hindenburg  line  Sergt.  Armstrong  alone  attacked 
and  drove  back  an  enemy  patrol.  Later,  when  his 
captain  was  wounded,  Sergt.  Armstrong  remained 
with  him  and  killed  two  Germans  who  attacked 
them.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Sarah  Armstrong, 
Muella  Tippe,  Lisbellarr,  Ireland. 

ARNOLD,  ALBERT  C.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
326th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  St.  Juvin,  France,  October  10-11,  1918. 
On  the  night  of  October  10-11  Lieut.  Arnold  was 
painfully  wounded  while  reconnoitering  the  enemy's 
positions,  but  continued  with  his  mission  after  re- 
ceiving first  aid  from  an  accompanying  soldier. 
Early  in  the  morning  of  October  11,  with  the  assist- 
ance of  one  soldier,  he  silenced  a  machine  gun  which 
was  enfilading  our  line.  He  was  again  wounded 
while  accomplishing  this  mission,  but  continued  his 
efforts  until  another  machine  gun  had  been  put  out 
of  action  through  his  personal  direction.  He  re- 
mained on  duty  with  his  men  until  he  became  so 
weak  from  loss  of  blood  and  exposure  to  gas  that  he 


collapsed  and  was  carried  from  the  field.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  A.  C.  Arnold,  wife,  2133  Liberty  Street, 
Jacksonville,  Fla. 


ARNOLD,  ALFRED  C. 


Lieutenant  Colonel 


9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Med6ah  Farm,  France,  October  4-9,  1918. 
This  officer  displayed  the  most  inspiring  personal 
bravery  and  cool  judgment  under  massed  counter- 
attacks, heavy  machine-gun  fire,  and  intensive  ar- 
tillery barrage.  Performing  many  gallant  acts  be- 
yond those  in  the  line  of  his  duty,  he  held  his  line, 
maintained  liaison  under  difficult  conditions  with 
the  unit  on  his  right,  and  at  a  critical  time  repelled 
a  serious  counterattack. 

In  addition  to  the  distinguished  service  cross, 
Lieut.  Col.  Arnold  is  awarded  an  oak-leaf  cluster 
for  the  following  act  of  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Thiaucourt,  France,  September  12, 
1918:  At  a  critical  moment  in  the  advance  he  went 
through  a  barrage  and  stopped  the  assaulting  lines 
of  a  neighboring  unit  which  had  failed  to  halt  on 
their  objective  and  were  in  danger  from  their  own 
barrage.  His  coolness  in  walking  up  and  down  the 
line  under  heavy  enemy  bombardment  inspired  con- 
fidence and  restored  order  in  a  wavering  line.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  A.  C.  Arnold,  256  West  97th  Street, 
New  York  City. 

ARNOLD,  DEWEY  G Corporal 

Company  G,  28th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Nonsard,  France,  September 
12,  1918.  Accompanied  by  another  soldier  Corp. 
Arnold  attacked  and  destroyed  an  enemy  machine- 
gun  nest,  using  only  his  rifle  and  bayonet.  Home 
address,  W.  T.  Arnold,  father,  Roebuck,  S.  C. 

ARRANTS,  WILLIAM  R.  .  First  Lieutenant 
U.  S.  M.  C.,  317th  Infantry.  For  repeated  acts 
of  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  in  the  Bois  De 
La  Cote  Lemont,  France,  September  28,  1918,  and 
near  Nantillol,  France,  October  5,  1918.  Lieut. 
Arrants,  with  his  battalion  aid  unit,  accompanied 
his  battalion  into  action  in  the  Bois  De  La  Cote 
Lemont  and  promptly  opened  his  aid  station  within 
100  yards  of  the  front  line,  where  he  worked  all  night 
under  continuous  fire,  giving  aid  to  the  wounded. 
When  there  was  a  shortage  of  stretcher  bearers  he 
assisted  in  bringing  in  the  wounded.  Under  intense 
fire  he  undertook  to  locate  the  ambulance  dressing 
station  and  personally  directed  the  evacuation  of 
wounded  to  it.  In  the  attack  from  the  Bois  De  Fay, 
October  5,  he  again  went  with  the  attacking  troops 
and  opened  a  first-aid  station  in  an  old  cellar  with 
no  cover.  Under  an  intense  barrage  of  shrapnel 
and  high-explosive  shells  he  performed  the  most 
devoted  service  in  attending  the  wounded,  working 
continuously  for  nine  hours  until  after  his  unit  had 
been  ordered  to  retire.  Home  address,  N.  A.  Ar- 
rants, father.  Decatur,  Tenn. 

ARSENAULT,  THOMAS  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  G,  306th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bazoches,  France,  August  27, 
1918.  With  an  utter  disregard  for  his  personal 
safety,  Private  Arsenault  rescued  a  wounded  officer 
and  carried  him  across  an  area  swept  by  a  wither- 
ing machine-gun  fire  to  a  dressing  station,  prevent- 
ing the  capture  of  a  wounded  man  by  the  enemy. 
Home  address,  Louise  Arsenault,  sister,  Enkerman, 
New  Brunswick,  Canada. 

ARTONI,  CHARLES Gunner 

Third  BCL  Art,  d'Asaut,  French  Army.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Masif  Blanc  Mont , 
France,  October  3-8,  1918.  During  attacks  by  the 
Second  American  Division,  he  distinguished  himself 
by  volunteering  twice  for  hazardous  duty;  first  to 
take  food  to  the  firing  line,  and  later  to  replace  a 
wounded  comrade  as  liaison  agent.  His  personal 
courage  and  coolness  under  heavy  fire  was  marked. 


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ARTHUR,  DOGAN  H Captain 

Air  Service,  pilot,  12th  Aero  Squadron.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  in  the  Saint  Mihiel 
salient  September  12,  1918.  Lieut.  Arthur,  pilot, 
and  Second  Lieut.  Howard  T.  Fleeson,  observer, 
executed  a  difficult  mission  of  infantry  contact  pa- 
trol, without  protection  of  accompanying  battle 
planes,  on  the  first  day  of  the  Saint  Mihiel  offensive. 
After  being  driven  back  twice  by  a  patrol  of  nine 
enemy  planes,  they  courageously  made  a  third  at- 
tempt in  the  face  of  a  third  attack  by  the  same 
planes,  found  the  American  lines,  and  after  being 
shot  down,  but  falling  uninjured  in  friendly  terri- 
tory, communicated  their  valuable  information  to 
headquarters. 

The  bronze  oak  leaf  is  awarded  Lieut.  Arthur 
for  the  following  acts  of  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  October  18  and  30,  1918,  to  be  worn  on  the 
distinguished  service  cross.  On  October  18,  1918, 
while  on  artillery  reglage,  Lieut.  Arthur  and  his 
observer  were  attacked  by  four  enemy  planes.  His 
observer's  guns  were  jammed,  but  Lieut.  Arthur, 
with  splendid  courage  and  coolness,  outmaneuvered 
the  hostile  aircraft  and  escaped,  although  they  fol- 
lowed his  plane  to  within  25  meters  of  the  ground, 
badly  damaging  it  by  machine-gun  fire.  On  October 
30,  1918,  Lieut.  Arthur  was  one  of  a  formation  of 
nine  planes  which  were  to  take  photographs  in 
German  territory.  Before  the  lines  were  reached 
six  planes  dropped  out,  but  the  remaining  three 
entered  the  German  lines,  although  they  observed 
several  large  formations  of  enemy  planes  in  the  near 
vicinity.  When  they  were  12  kilometers  within  the 
German  lines  they  were  attacked  by  18  enemy 
Fokkers.  Regardless  of  his  own  safety,  Lieut. 
Arthur  engaged  these  planes  in  order  to  allow  his 
companions  to  escape,  and  turning  toward  his  own 
lines  only  when  he  saw  them  shot  down.  Then  he 
fought  his  way  home,  and  in  the  fight  which  ensued 
his  observer  shot  down  two  enemy  planes.  Home 
address,  W.  D.  Arthur,  61  East  Main  Street,  Union, 
S.  C. 

ASCHER,  OSCAR Corporal 

Company  K,  305th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  the  Argonne  Forest,  France, 
October  6,  1918.  Engaged  as  messenger,  Corporal 
Ascher  made  repeated  trips  to  the  most  advanced 
positions,  each  time  under  severest  of  machine-gun 
fire.  On  one  occasion  he  volunteered  and  carried  a 
message  to  a  platoon  sergeant,  when  the  latter  was 
actually  engaged  in  charging  the  enemy.  Corporal 
Ascher  accomplished  this  hazardous  mission  by 
verbally  delivering  the  instructions  contained  in 
the  message,  thereby  materially  aiding  in  the  suc- 
cess of  the  attack.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Sophia 
Ascher,  mother,  1532  Longfellow  Avenue,  New 
York,  N.  Y. 

ASCHLIMAN,  PAUL Sergeant 

Interpreter,  French  Army  (attached  First  Amer- 
ican Infantry  Brigade).  For  extraordinary  hero- 
ism in  action  near  Villers-Tournelle,  France,  May 
3-4,  1918.  During  a  particularly  intense  bombard- 
ment of  high  explosives  and  gas  shells,  Sergeant 
Aschliman  went  through  the  town  notifying  and 
warning  the  troops  of  the  presence  of  gas  and  direct- 
ing various  elements  passing  that  point ;  his  mission 
at  all  times  exposing  him  to  this  heavy  fire.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  L.  E.  Aschliman,  mother,  203  North 
Grove  Street,  Oak  Park,  111. 

ASELTON,  ERNEST  K Private 

Deceased.  76th  Company,  Sixth  Regiment, 
U.  S.  M.  C.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action 
near  St.  Etienne,  France,  October  8,  1918.  Private 
Aselton  volunteered  and,  under  extremely  heavy 
shell  and  machine-gun  fire,  established  liaison  for 
his  company,  bringing  re-enforcements  to  the  line 
at  a  critical  time,  and  thereby  assisting  materially 
in  repelling  a  hostile  counter-attack.  He  was  killed 


later  during  this  attack.    Next  of  kin,  Isaac  Aselton, 
father,  Etter,  Minn. 

ASH,  HAROLD  JAMES  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Company  C,  345th  Battalion,  Tank  Corps.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  Mon- 
trebeau,  France,  October  4,  1918.  Driving  his 
tank  in  the  face  of  77mm.  gun  Lieut.  Ash,  then  ser- 
geant, continued  his  mission,  until  his  task  was  de- 
stroyed. He  remained  with  the  tank  until  a  ma- 
chine-gun nest  was  destroyed,  and  then  accom- 
panied the  tank  commander  on  foot  through  severe 
fire,  killing  two  snipers  with  his  pistol,  while  the 
commander  was  disabling  machine  and  antitank 
guns,  after  which  he  returned  to  his  lines.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Elizabeth  Ash,  mother,  1793  Am- 
sterdam Avenue,  New  York,  N.  Y. 

ASHBURN,  ISAAC  S Major 

358th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Fey-en-Haye,  France,  during  the  attack 
on  the  St.  Mihiel  salient,  September  12,  1918.  After 
being  practically  paralyzed  for  more  than  an  hour 
from  a  wound  in  the  neck,  he  resumed  command  of 
his  battalion  and  continued  to  lead  it  with  excep- 
tional daring  and  effect  until  he  was  incapacitated 
by  a  second  wound  two  days  later.  Home  ad- 
dress, Haygood  Ashburn,  brother,  Greenville,  Tex. 

ASHCRAFT,  EUGENE  M.  .  .  .  Private 
Company  E,  28th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Exermont,  France,  October 
6,  1918.  Responding  to  a  call  for  volunteers,  Pvt. 
Ashcraft  proceeded  400  yards  ahead  of  his  platoon 
to  ascertain  the  location  of  the  enemy.  The  mission 
was  accomplished  through  an  extremely  heavy  fire, 
but  Pvt.  Ashcraft,  after  obtaining  his  information, 
successfully  returned  over  the  same  ground,  and 
made  his  report  to  the  platoon  commander.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Elizabeth  Ashcroft,  mother,  808 
North  I  Street,  Richmond,  Ind. 

ATCHAVIT,  CALVIN Private 

Company  A,  357th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Fey-en-Haye,  France,  Sep- 
tember 12, 1918.  During  the  attack  of  his  company, 
though  he  had  been  severely  wounded  in  his  left 
arm,  Private  Atchavit  shot  and  killed  one  of  the 
enemy  and  captured  another.  Home  address, 
Juima  Archavit,  brother,  Walters,  Okla. 

ATKINS,  MARVIN  L.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
105th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  St.  Souplet,  France,  October  18,  1918. 
Continuing  in  action  after  being  gassed,  Lieut. 
Atkins  displayed  exceptional  personal  bravery  when 
the  advance  of  his  platoon  was  checked  by  heavy 
machine-gun  fire  in  seizing  the  gun  of  a  wounded 
soldier  and  attacking  a  machine-gun,  which  he 
silenced  and  captured.  Under  the  inspiration  of 
this  fearless  act  his  company  overcame  several  other 
machine-gun  emplacements  and  reached  the  ob- 
jective. Home  address,  Mrs.  Marvin  L.  Atkins, 
wife,  174  Argyle  Place,  Arlington,  N.  J. 

ATKINS,  MOSES  D Captain 

353d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac. 
tion  near  St.  Mihiel,  France,  September  12-13,  1918- 
Though  he  was  wounded  at  the  outset  of  the  attack 
Captain  Atkins  continued  to  lead  his  company  with 
skill  and  entire  disregard  of  danger,  until  during  the 
attack  on  Thiaucourt,  he  was  wounded  a  second 
time  so  severely  that  he  was  unable  to  proceed. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Clara  Atkins,  wife,  407  South 
Broadway,  Leavenworth,  Kans. 

ATKINSON,  JOSEPH  T Private 

Company  B,  112th  Engineers.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Heuvel,  Belgium,  November 
2,  1918.  Pvt.  Atkinson,  with  two  other  soldiers, 
crossed  the  Scheldt  River,  after  two  attempts,  and 


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succeeded  in  stretching  a  line  for  a  bridge  across  the 
stream.  They  were  discovered  and  fired  upon  by 
the  enemy,  but  they  continued  at  work  driving 
stakes,  and  made  a  second  trip  across  the  river  to 
obtain  wire,  despite  the  fact  that  a  violent  artillery 
barrage  had  been  laid  down  on  their  position.  Home 
address,  Thomas  J.  Atkinson,  father,  Freeport,  Pa. 

ATKINSON,  RALPH Sergeant 

Headquarters  Company,  167th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Landres-et- 
St.  Georges,  France,  October  16,  1918.  During  the 
attack  on  the  Cote  de  Chatillon,  Sergt.  Atkinson,  in 
command  of  the  Stokes  Mortar  Platoon,  together 
with  three  other  soldiers,  was  advancing  with  the 
first  wave  of  the  assault  when,  on  nearing  the  ob- 
jective, he  discovered  about  250  of  the  enemy 
forming  for  a  counter  attack.  At  this  juncture  he 
and  his  party  advanced  with  a  Stokes  mortar,  under 
heavy  fire,  to  a  position  where  he  could  get  a  fair 
field  of  fire,  set  up  the  mortar,  and  opened  a  murder- 
pus  fire  on  the  approaching  enemy,  dispersing  them 
in  every  direction.  His  quick  action,  good  judg- 
ment, and  leadership  undoubtedly  not  only  broke 
up  the  enemy  counterattack  but  inflicted  severe 
losses  on  the  enemy.  He  showed  extraordinary 
heroism  and  courage  at  a  critical  time.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mr.  and  Mrs.  O.  P.  Atkinson,  914  Highland 
Avenue,  Montgomery,  Ala. 

ATWATER,  BENJAMIN  L.  .  First  Lieutenant 
Air  Service,  observer,  99th  Aero  Squadron.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Landres-et-St. 
Georges,  France,  October  5,  1918.  Lieut.  Atwater 
started  on  a  photographic  mission  with  Lieut.  Alex- 
ander pilot,  over  the  enemy's  lines.  Forced  back  by 
seven  enemy  planes,  he  determined  to  complete  his 
mission,  and  recrossed  the  line  eight  minutes  later. 
A  large  group  of  enemy  pursuit  machines  again  at- 
tacked his  plane.  Disregarding  his  wound,  he  oper- 
ated his  machine-gun  with  such  effect  that  the  near- 
est of  the  enemy  planes  was  put  down  out  of  control. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Ella  C.  Atwater,  mother,  152 
Maple  Avenue,  Red  Bank,  N.  J. 

AUBER,  JOHNJ Private 

Company  E,  314th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Samogneaux,  France.  No- 
vember 1,  1918.  While  standing  in  the  entrance  of 
his  dugout  he  saw  a  grenade,  with  fuse  burning, 
rolling  into  the  dugout  where  his  comrades  were 
sleeping.  He  picked  up  the  grenade  and  attempted 
to  throw  it  away,  but  it  exploded  in  his  hand,  blow- 
ing off  the  hand  and  forearm.  Home  address,  John 
J.  Auber,  163  Fugger  Street,  Elm  Grove,  W.  Va. 

AUER,  CHARLES Corporal 

Deceased.  20th  Company,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S. 
M.  C.  Killed  in  action  at  Chateau-Thierry,  France, 
June  6,  1918,  he  gave  the  supreme  proof  of  that  ex- 
traordinary heroism  which  will  serve  as  an  example 
to  hitherto  untried  troops.  Next  of  kin,  John  F. 
Auer,  father,  Baudon,  Ore. 

AUSTERMANN,  RICHARD  W.  Second  Lieut. 
128th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Fismes,  France,  August  8,  1918.  Lieut. 
Austermann  collected  several  groups  of  disorgan- 
ized men  from  different  companies,  organized  a 
patrol,  and,  advancing  across  a  creek,  so  deployed 
his  men  as  to  pour  a  cross  fire  on  enemy  machine- 
gun  nests.  Observing  other  nests  then  out  of  range, 
he  led  a  volunteer  squad  and  cleaned  out  three  more 
machine-gun  nests.  He  continued  with  the  squad 
and  put  out  of  action  three  more  nests.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Carrie  J.  Austermann,  wife,  Loyal,  Wis. 

AUSTIN,  CLAUDE  W.     .      .       First  Lieutenant 

130th  Infantry.     For  extraordinary  heroism  in 

action  south  of  Dun-sur-Meuse,  France,  October  5, 

1918.    On  the  evening  of  October  5,  a  shell  struck 


an  old  building  in  front  of  a  dugout  occupied  by  one 
of  Lieut.  Austin's  machine-gun  teams,  wounding 
two  of  the  men  who  were  just  coming  out,  and  hurl- 
ing them  to  the  bottom  of  the  steps.  Fire  from  the 
building  spread  to  the  framework  of  the  dugout, 
which  contained  a  quantity  of  grenades  and  high 
explosives.  Lieut.  Austin  unhesitatingly  ran  to  the 
rescue  of  the  two  men  and  dragged  them  out,  one  at 
a  time,  but  they  died  a  short  time  later.  He  then 
entered  the  dugout,  bringing  out  five  unwounded 
men,  undoubtedly  saving  their  lives,  for  the  dugout 
was  totally  destroyed  a  short  time  later.  The  entire 
exploit  was  carried  on  under  sniping  fire  from  across 
the  river,  as  well  as  machine-gun  and  artillery  fire 
from  three  sides  of  the  salient.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Cornelia  B.  Austin,  mother,  Effingham,  111. 

AUSTIN,  EDWIN Private 

Deceased.  Company  F,  127th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Roncheres, 
France,  July  30,  1918.  He  volunteered  to  go  out  in 
advance  of  our  front  lines  and  bring  back  wounded, 
who  had  been  left  there  when  his  company  was  with- 
drawn. He  made  two  trips,  under  heavy  fire, 
bringing  back  wounded  with  the  aid  of  another 
soldier,  but  was  killed  by  machine-gun  fire  when  he 
went  out  for  the  third  time.  Next  of  kin,  George 
Austin,  father,  Turin,  Mich. 

AUSTIN,  FRANCIS  R.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  109th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Haumont,  France,  Novem- 
ber 11,  1918.  He  led  a  platoon  of  machine  guns  and 
two  1 -pounder  guns  with  their  crews  under  cover  of 
a  fog  within  the  enemy's  wire  and  attacked  at  close 
range  a  strong  point  held  by  25  men  and  10  machine- 
guns.  After  this  position  had  been  reduced,  con- 
centrated machine-gun  fire  from  the  ranks  forced 
Lieut.  Austin  and  his  party  to  withdraw.  Exposing 
himself  in  order  to  place  his  men  under  cover,  he 
was  mortally  wounded,  but  he  directed  the  dressing 
of  the  wounds  of  his  men  and  their  evacuation  before 
he  would  accept  any  aid  for  himself.  He  died  a 
few  hours  later.  Next  of  kin,  Francis  B.  Austin, 
father,  102  North  Street,  Boston,  Mass. 

AUSTIN,  JAMES  B Captain 

Deceased.  38th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Cierges,  France,  October '8, 
1918.  Captain  Austin  continued  for  several  hours 
to  command  his  company,  after  he  had  been  shot 
through  the  body  and  in  the  leg.  He  sent  back  nu- 
merous reports  to  his  regimental  commander  during 
this  period,  but  never  mentioned  the  fact  that  he 
was  severely  wounded.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  James  B. 
Austin,  wife,  in  care  of  E.  E.  Calvin,  President, 
U.  P.  R.  R.,  Omaha,  Neb. 

AUSTIN,  JOHN  C Corporal 

Headquarters  Company,  167th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Landres  et  St. 
Georges,  France,  October  16,  1918.  Corporal  Aus- 
tin volunteered  and  crawled  forward  more  than  50 
yards  in  the  open  under  heavy  rifle,  machine-gun 
and  shell  fire,  from  the  enemy,  in  order  to  observe 
the  fire  effect  of  a  Stokes  Mortar.  He  returned  with 
valuable  information,  which  assisted  in  breaking  up 
a  hostile  counter-attack.  A  few  minutes  later,  with 
another  soldier,  he  went  to  the  assistance  of  a  com- 
rade, who  had  fallen  wounded  in  an  open  field  50 
yards  away,  and  carried  him  to  shelter  under  heavy 
enemy  machine-gun  fire.  Home  address,  John  C. 
Austin,  father,  Sylacauga,  Ala. 

AVERY,  CHARLES  D.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
28th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Cantigny,  May  27,  1918.  After  a  two- 
hour  barrage,  which  caused  many  casualties  in  our 
forces,  the  enemy  raided  a  sector  occupied  by  our 
troops.  During  the  attack,  Lieut.  A  very  exhibited 
unusual  courage  in  holding  together  his  handful  of 
men,  after  one-third  had  become  casualties,  and  dis- 


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tributing  ammunition  to  remaining  men,  which 
finally  stopped  the  attack.  Two  prisoners  were 
taken  during  the  battle.  He  was  severely  wounded 
about  the  head,  and  later  buried  in  a  trench  where 
he  remained  for  three  and  one-half  hours,  before 
being  dug  out.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Charles  D. 
Avery,  wife,  Lincoln,  Kana. 

A  VERY,  WALTER  L.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
95th  Aero  Squadron,  Air  Service.  For  extraor- 
dinary heroism  in  action  north  of  Chateau-Thierry, 
France,  July  25,  1918.  While  on  his  first  patrol  over 
the  enemy's  lines  he  attacked  an  enemy  two-seater 
biplane.  While  thus  occupied  he  was  vigorously  at- 
tacked by  another  enemy  plane,  but  by  a  quick  turn, 
skillful  maneuvering,  and  accurate  shooting  he 
drove  the  second  plane  to  the  American  side  o7  the 
lines,  where  it  crashed  into  the  woods.  Lieut. 
Avery's  motor  was  badly  damaged  by  bullets,  but 
he  made  a  successful  landing  back  of  our  lines, 
where  he  learned  that  the  enemy  pilot  who  had  been 
made  a  prisoner  was  a  German  ace  credited  with  44 
victories.  Lieut.  Avery's  conduct  was  especially 
commendable  because  his  plane  had  been  seriously 
damaged  at  the  beginning  of  the  combat.  Home 
address,  F.  E.  Avery,  1199  Franklin  Avenue,  Colum- 
bus, Ohio. 

AWBREY,  CLARENCE Private 

Company  B,  6th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Fontaines,  France,  Novem- 
ber 7,  1918.  Pvt.  Awbrey  accompanied  by  three 
other  soldiers  volunteered  and  went  out  under 
heavy  machine-gun  and  artillery  fire  to  rescue  a 
wounded  comrade.  Failing  in  the  first  attempt 
they  again  tried,  and  this  time  succeeded  in  bringing 
the  wounded  man  to  the  shelter.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Sarah  Jane  Awbrey,  mother,  Taylorsville,  Ky. 

AXTON,  ANDREW  K Private 

Deceased.  Company  I,  6th  Regiment,  U.  S. 
M.  C.  In  the  Bois  de  Belleau,  France,  June  6,  1918, 
he  was  conspicuous  for  his  bravery  and  coolness  in 
advancing  with  an  automatic  rifle  on  a  strongly  de- 
fended machine-gun  position.  He  was  killed  in  the 
performance  of  his  duty.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Nell  P. 
Axton,  mother,  Water  Street,  West  Brownsville, 
Pa. 

AYERS,  JOHN Corporal 

Company  C,  115th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Sivry,  France.  During 
several  engagements  in  the  vicinity  of  Sivry,  Corp. 
Ayers,  upon  his  own  initiative,  went  forward  and 
located  enemy  machine-gun  nests.  On  another 
occasion,  his  platoon  having  lost  connection  with 
his  company  during  a  heavy  enemy  artillery  fire,  he 
reconnoitered  the  position  and  established  liaison 
with  his  company.  Home  address,  John  Ayers,  Sr., 
father,  Easton,  Md. 

AYLWARD,  WILLIAM  B.  .  .  .  Corporal 
Company  A,  102nd  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Epieds,  France,  July  23, 
1918.  Corporal  Aylward  maintained  liaison  be- 
tween the  platoons  of  his  company,  and,  after  his 
platoon  commander  and  sergeant  had  been  shot 
down,  he  took  command  of  the  platoon,  remaining 
in  command  until  only  two  men  and  himself  were 
left  alive  and  unwounded.  Although  slightly 
gassed,  he  remained  on  duty,  rendering  first  aid 
and  carrying  wounded  to  the  First  Aid  Station 
until  he  became  so  overcome  from  the  effects  of  the 
gas,  that  he  had  to  be  evacuated.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  John  Leahy,  1318  East  Main  Street,  Water- 
bury,  Conn. 


AYOTTE,  EDWARD  E. 


Private 


Headquarters  Company,  103d  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Bouresches, 
France,  July  20,  1918.  Under  the  deadly  fire  of  the 


enemy's  artillery  and  machine-guns,  Private  Ayotte 
administered  first  aid  to  many  wounded.  He  car- 
ried a  wounded  officer  some  distance  to  safety,  after 
which  he  returned,  ceasing  in  his  atttention  to  the 
wounded  only  after  all  had  received  aid.  Home  ad- 
dress, William  E.  Ayotte,  12  Grove  Street,  Houl- 
ton,  Me. 

BABCOCK,  PHILIP  R.     .      .      First  Lieutenant 

Pilot,  88th  Aero  Squadron.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Fismes,  France,  August  11, 
1918,  together  with  John  W.  Jordan,  second  lieu- 
tenant, 7th  Field  Artillery,  observer;  Roger  W. 
Hitchcock,  second  lieutenant,  pilot;  James  S.  D. 
Burns,  deceased,  second  lieutenant,  101st  Field 
Artillery,  observer;  Louis  G.  Bernheimer,  first  lieu- 
tenant, pilot;  James  A.  Palmer,  second  lieutenant, 
15th  Field  Artillery,  observer;  Joel  H.  McClendon, 
deceased,  first  lieutenant,  pilot;  and  Charles  W. 
Plummer,  deceased,  second  lieutenant,  101st  Field 
Artillery,  all  attached  to  the  same  squadron. 

Under  the  protection  of  three  pursuit  planes,  all 
carrying  a  pilot  and  observer,  Lieuts.  Bornheimer 
and  Jordan,  in  charge  of  a  photo  plane,  carried  out 
successfully  a  hazardous  photographic  mission  over 
the  enemy's  lines  to  the  River  Aisne.  The  four 
American  ships  were  attacked  by  12  enemy  battle 
planes.  Lieut.  Bernheimer,  by  coolly  and  skillfully 
maneuvering  his  ship,  and  Lieut.  Jordan,  by  ac- 
curate operation  of  his  machine-gun,  in  spite  of 
wounds  in  the  shoulder  and  leg,  aided  materially  in 
the  victory  which  came  to  the  American  ships,  and 
returned  safely  with  36  valuable  photographs. 

The  pursuit  plane  operated  by  Lieuts.  Hitchcock 
and  Burns  was  disabled  while  these  two  officers 
were  fighting  effectively.  Lieut.  Burns  was  mor- 
tally wounded  and  his  body  jammed  the  controls. 
After  a  headlong  fall  of  2,500  meters,  Lieut.  Hitch- 
cock succeeded  in  regaining  control  of  this  plane 
and  piloted  it  back  to  the  airdrome. 

Lieuts.  McClendon  and  Plummet  were  shot 
down  and  killed  after  a  vigorous  combat  with  five 
of  the  enemy  planes.  Lieuts.  Babcock  and  Palmer, 
by  gallant  and  skillful  fighting,  aided  in  driving  off 
the  German  plane  and  were  materially  responsible 
for  the  successful  execution  of  the  photographic 
mission.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Susan  Babcock, 
mother,  Litchfield,  Conn. 

BABST,  JULIUS  J Fret  Lieutenant 

Chaplain,  23d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  hero- 
ism in  action  at  Chateau-Thierry,  France,  June  6-7, 
1918.  Chaplain  Babst  displayed  exceptional  brav- 
ery and  devotion  to  duty  oy  repeatedly  going  out 
from  the  first-aid  station  of  his  battalion  t9  care  for 
the  wounded,  and  voluntarily  exposing  himself  to 
terrific  artillery  and  machine-gun  fire  to  administer 
the  last  sacraments  to  the  dying.  At  imminent  risk 
to  his  own  life  he  worked  to  improve  the  conditions 
at  the  aid  station,  and  fearlessly  conducted  burial 
services  under  fire.  For  the  following  acts  of  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne,  Octo- 
ber 3-9,  1918,  Chaplain  Babst  is  awarded  an  oak 
leaf  cluster,  to  be  worn  with  the  Distinguished  Ser- 
vice Cross:  He  showed  magnificent  courage  in  car- 
ing for  the  wounded  under  heavy  fire,  having  per- 
sonally administered  to  over  50  officers  and  men; 
also  assuring  their  evacuation.  He  showed  remark- 
able devotion  to  duty  by  refusing  an  opportunity  to 
attend  chaplain's  school,  preferring  to  accompany 
his  regiment  into  battle,  where  he  labored  unceas- 
ingly for  seven  days,  during  which  time  he  perform- 
ed many  acts  of  bravery.  Home  address,  Charles 
Babst,  father,  Naperville,  111. 

BACHMAN,  JOHN  A.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  308th  Machine-gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Jaulny, 
France,  September  26,  1918.  During  an  early 
morning  raid  Lieut.  Bachman  attempted  to  place 
two  guns  in  position,  when  the  enemy  opened  a 
terrific  barrage.  He  was  ordered  to  shelter  on  the 


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hill,  and,  after  his  men  had  taken  refuge  there,  he 
went  back  to  determine  whether  or  not  all  of  his 
men  had  found  shelter.  In  passing  through  the 
heavy  barrage  he  was  hit  by  a  shell  and  instantly 
killed.  Next  of  kin,  F.  A.  Bachman,  248  Schucle 
Avenue,  Buffalo,  N.  Y. 

BACKLEY,  EDWARD  J Private 

Company  D,  28th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Berzy-le-See,  France,  July  20, 
1918.  He  showed  exceptional  courage  and  devotion 
to  duty  in  unhesitatingly  advancing  against  the  in- 
tense fire  of  a  machine-gun  and  assisting  in  cap- 
turing the  gun  and  crew.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Elizabeth  Backley,  mother,  1410  Washburn  Ave- 
nue, Chicago,  111. 

BACKUS,  DAVID  H.  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Pilot,  Air  Service,  49th  Aero  Squadron.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Etain,  France, 
September  26,  1918.  He  was  one  of  a  patrol  of  five 
monoplanes  that  were  attacked  by  nine  enemy 
planes  (Fokker  type)  in  a  superior  position.  The 
American  patrol  leader,  seeing  the  futility  of  giving 
combat,  turned  toward  our  lines  with  the  enemy  in 
close  pursuit.  One  of  our  patrol,  however,  fell  be- 
hind, and  the  enemy  planes  dove  upon  him.  Lieut. 
Backus,  although  beyond  danger,  seeing  the  pre- 
dicament of  his  comrade,  turned,  and  alone  attackd 
the  enemy,  destroying  one  and  dispersing  the 
others.  A  bronze  oak  leaf  to  be  worn  with  the 
Distinguished  Service  Cross  is  awarded  Lieutenant 
Backus  for  extarordinary  heroism  in  action  in  the 
region  of  Landrevill,  France,  October,  23,  1918. 
A  patrol  of  American  monoplace  planes  attacked 
an  enemy  formation  of  superior  number.  Fly- 
ing rear  position,  he  maneuvered  above  the 
attack  to  prevent  other  enemy  planes  from  as- 
sisting their  companions.  In  the  midst  of  the 
combat  he  saw  three  planes  escaping  from 
battle.  He  immediately  gave  chase  and  attacked 
and  shot  down  all  three  of  the  enemy.  Home  ad- 
dress, C.  J.  Backus,  father,  578  Holly  Avenue,  St. 
Paul,  Minn. 

BACON,  BENJAMIN  R Sergeant 

Company  D,  326th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  south  of  Champigneulle,  France, 
October  16,  1918.  Twice  wounded  by  machine-gun 
bullets,  Sergt.  Bacon  continued  to  lead  his  platoon 
through  heavy  artillery  and  machine-gun  fire,  pene- 
trating the  enemy  lines  and  silencing  several  ma- 
chine-guns. Home  address,  Charles  M.  Bacon, 
father,  2135  North  Ninth  Street,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

BADHAM,  WILLIAM  T.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Air  Service,  observer,  91st  Aero  Squadron.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Nuzancy, 
France,  October  23,  1918.  This  officer  gave  proof 
of  exceptional  bravery  while  on  a  photographic 
mission  25  kilometers  within  the  enemy  lines.  His 
plane  was  attacked  by  a  formation  of  30  enemy 
aircraft;  by  skillful  work  with  his  machine-gun 
Lieut.  Badham  successfully  repelled  the  attack  and 
destroyed  two  German  planes.  At  the  same  time 
he  manipulated  his  camera  and  obtained  photo- 
graphs of  great  military  value.  Home  address, 
H.  L.  Badham,  Whitaker  Street,  Birmingham,  Ala. 

BAER,  PAUL  FRANK  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Air  Service,  pilot,  103d  Aero  Squadron.  On 
March  11,  1918,  he  attacked,  alone,  a  group  of 
seven  enemy  pursuit  machines,  destroying  one, 
which  fell  near  the  French  lines  northeast  of  Rheims, 
France.  On  March  16,  1918,  he  attacked  two 
enemy  two-seaters,  one  of  which  fell  in  flames  in 
approximately  the  same  region. 

He  was  awarded  a  bronze  oak  leaf  for  the  follow- 
ing acts  of  extraordinary  heroism  in  action:  He 
brought  down  enemy  planes  on  April  5,  12,  and  23, 
1918,  and  on  May  8,  1918,  he  destroyed  two  German 
machines,  and  on  May  21,  1918,  he  destroyed  his 


eighth  enemy  plane.     Home  address,  Mrs.  Emma 
Dyer,  mother,  1304  Maud  Street,  Ft.  Wayne,  Ind. 

BAESEL,  ALBERT  E.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  148th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ivoiry,  France,  September 
27,  1918.  Lieut.  Baesel  bravely  went  forward  in  ad- 
vance of  the  line,  under  heavy  machine-gun  fire, 
to  rescue  a  wounded  soldier,  and,  having  recovered 
him,  had  almost  reached  shelter  with  him  when 
both  were  killed.  Next  of  kin,  Henry  Baesel, 
father,  R.  F.  D.,  Berea.  Ohio. 

BAGBY,  RALPH  B.  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Field  Artillery,  observer,  88th  Aero  Squadron. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Tailley, 
France,  November  2,  1918.  Lieut.  Bagby  and  First 
Lieut.  Louis  G.  Bernheimer,  pilot,  on  their  own 
initiative  went  on  a  reconnaissance  mission,  flying 
50  kilometers  behind  the  German  lines,  securing 
valuable  information  as  t9  the  condition  of  the 
bridges  across  the  Meuse  River  and  enemy  activity 
in  the  back  areas  and  also  harassing  enemy  troops. 
Home  address,  R.  J.  Bagby,  father,  New  Haven, 
Mo. 

BAILEY,  ALFRED  G Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  E,  38th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Moulins,  France, 
July  15,  1918.  Sergt.  Bailey,  unaided,  killed  two 
enemy  machine  gunners  and  captured  a  third, 
together  with  his  machine-gun.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs. 
Sarah  E.  Bailey,  mother,  Eli,  Okla. 

BAILEY,  ERNEST  O Corporal 

Company  E,  117th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Premont,  France,  October  9, 
1918;  and  near  Molain,  France,  October  17,  1918. 
When  his  company  was  held  up  by  machine-gun 
fire,  he  carried  a  message  across  open  ground  to  a 
tank  commander,  whose  tank  brought  the  needed 
support  for  reducing  the  nests.  Later,  in  company 
with  an  officer,  he  braved  intense  shell  fire  to  rescue 
a  wounded  soldier.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Sarah  E. 
Bailey,  mother,  Luther,  Okla. 

BAILEY,  GEORGE  W.  .  Ph.  Mate  (Third  Class) 
U.  S.  N.,  attached  to  5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  St. 
Etienne,  France,  October  4,  1918.  Pharmacist's 
Mate  Bailey  voluntarily  went  out  in  front  of  the 
most  advanced  positions  of  our  troops  in  order  to 
render  first  aid  to  a  number  of  wounded  soldiers. 
He  continued  the  work  until  all  the  wounded  had 
been  given  first  aid  and  evacuated.  Home  address, 
Mr.  Charles  O.  Bailey,  father,  27  Rensselaer  Ave- 
nue, Ogdensburg,  N.  Y. 

BAILEY,  HENRY  S.  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
363d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion during  the  Argonne-Meuse  offensive,  France, 
September  26,  1918.  Commanding  a  small  detach- 
ment which  was  being  held  up  by  machine-gun  fire, 
Lieut.  Bailey,  with  one  soldier  proceeded  to  force 
the  enemy's  withdrawal.  Working  ahead  under 
terrific  fire,  although  wounded,  he  made  his  way  to 
the  right  flank  of  the  enemy's  position,  and  within 
15  minutes  silenced  the  fire.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Neta  S.  Bailey,  wife,  615  Twenty-second  Street, 
Berkeley,  Cal. 

BAILEY,  IVAN  Y Private 

1st  Battalion,  Intelligence  Section,  361st  Infantry. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Gesnes, 
France,  October  10,  1918.  While  on  a  liaison  patrol 
Pvt.  Bailey  and  Corp.  Carl  G.  Theobald  attacked 
and  captured  a  hostile  machine-gun  nest  and  its 
entire  crew.  Pvt.  Bailey  then  took  the  prisoners 
across  No  Man's  Land  to  our  lines  under  machine- 
gun  fire.  Home  address,  Willis  Bailey,  father,  Fort 
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BAILEY,  JESSE  M.  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Sanitary  Detachment,  103d  Machine  Gun  Bat- 
talion. For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Chateau-Thierry,  France,  July  18-24,  1918.  He 
gave  an  inspiring  example  of  courage  and  coolness 
in  treating  wounded  for  two  days  without  rest  or 
food  and  under  intense  artillery  and  machine-gun 
fire.  While  maintaining  a  dressing  station  in  a 
crater,  an  enemy  shell  struck  in  the  center  of  the 
hole,  wounding  nearly  all  in  the  crater  and  severely 
injuring  one  man,  who  was  buried  in  the  earth  and 
debris.  Upon  regaining  consciousness  Pvt.  Bailey 
treated  all  of  the  wounded  men,  helped  them  to  the 
first-aid  station,  returned  and  dug  out  the  man  who 
had  been  buried  and  left  for  dead  and  succeeded  in 
resuscitating  him.  Home  address,  Robert  C. 
Melchel,  stepfather,  Southberry,  Conn. 

BAILEY,  ROBERT  M.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  114th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Verdun,  France,  October  12, 
1918.  Leading  his  platoon  against  an  enemy  posi- 
tion, Lieut.  Bailey  was  fatally  wounded,  but  re- 
fused to  leave  until  his  position  was  organized  and  a 
counterattack  repulsed.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Alice 
O.  Bailey,  mother,  Anderson,  S.  C. 

BAILEY,  THOMAS Captain 

lllth  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Fismes,  France,  September  4,  1918. 
When  the  advance  was  held  up  owing  to  lack  of 
information  and  no  man  volunteered  for  reconnais- 
sance mission  because  of  the  hazard  attached  there- 
to, Capt.  (then  First  Lieut.)  Bailey  undertook  the 
mission.  Crawling  on  his  belly  100  yards  across  an 
open  space  and  then  traversing  200  yards  of  woods 
infested  by  the  enemy  he  gained  and  returned  with 
information  of  the  greatest  value,  making  possible 
a  subsequent  and  successful  attack.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Mary  Bailey,  wife,  5325  Lena  Street,  German- 
town,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

BAILEY,  WALTER  J.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Machine  Gun  Company,  325th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  St.  Juvin, 
France,  October  12,  1918.  Securing  a  captured 
German  machine  gun,  Pvt.  Bailey  operated  it 
against  the  enemy  from  an  exposed  position  until  he 
was  wounded  and  rendered  unconscious  by  an 
enemy  shell.  Home  address,  William  S.  Bailey, 
father,  Oquawka.  111. 

BAIN,  EDGAR Captain 

119th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Busigny,  France,  October  9,  1918.  Ad- 
vancing under  heavy  fire  with  orders  to  pass  through 
the  front  line  company,  he  found  the  troops  he  was 
to  relieve  1000  yards  from  their  position,  falling 
back.  Rallying  them,  he  personally  led  the  troops 
in  advance,  under  terrific  fire,  assaulting  and  captur- 
ing the  assigned  objective.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Edgar  H.  Bain,  wife,  Goldsboro,  N.  C. 

BAINBRIDGE,  ROGER  J.  .  .  .  Corporal 
Company  A,  26th  Infantry.  While  acting  as 
liaison  corporal  near  Soissons,  France,  July  19,  1918, 
he  was  severely  wounded,  but  nevertheless  con- 
tinued in  action  and  killed  three  of  the  enemy  before 
being  ordered  to  a  dressing  station  for  treatment. 
Home  address,  Theresa  Dahl,  Edmund,  Okla. 

BAIR,  HOWARD  A.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  314th  Infantry.  For  exraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Barricurt,  France,  Nov.  2, 
1918.  Calling  on  his  platoon  to  follow,  Lieut.  Bair 
pushed  forward  and  attacked  enemy  machine-gun 
nests.  After  killing  two  of  the  enemy,  he  himself 
was  killed  by  a  hand  grenade,  while  accepting  the 
surrender  of  another  of  the  enemy.  Next  of  kin, 
Mrs.  Frances  Bair,  mother,  Rittman,  Ohio. 


BAKER,  DOUGLAS  B.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
30th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Bois  de  Beuge  and  Bois  De  La 
Pultiere,  October  9-15,  1918.  During  the 
period  October  9-15,  1918,  Lieut.  Baker  made  fre- 
quent trips  through  heavy  shell,  gas,  and  machine- 
gun  fire  to  repair  broken  telephone  and  telegraph 
wires,  and  when  they  could  no  longer  be  repaired 
he  personally  carried  messages  through  the  shell- 
swept  area.  On  October  15  he  personally  recon- 
noitered  the  Bois  De  La  Pultiere  under  heavy 
machine-gun  and  shell  fire  in  an  endeavor  to  find  a 
suitable  location  for  his  regimental  post  of  com- 
mand. Home  address,  Mrs.  George  D.  Baker, 
mother,  115  Upham  Street,  Melrose.  Mass. 

BAKER,  EMORY  L Private 

Deceased.  Company  M,  28th  Infantry.  On 
May  28,  1918,  near  Cantigny,  France,  while  acting 
as  platoon  runner,  he  passed  through  three  violent 
artillery  barrages  with  coolness  and  apparent  con- 
tempt for  danger,  and  repeatedly  carried  ammuni- 
tion to  his  comrades  under  fire.  Next  of  km, 
Mrs.  Augusta  Baker,  mother,  New  Bloomfield,  Mo. 

BAKER,  HARRY  I Sergeant 

Company  C,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne, 
France,  October  4,  1918.  Sergt.  Baker  disregarded 
his  own  safety  by  going  out  under  very  heavy  shell 
and  machine-gun  fire  to  carry  a  wounded  comrade 
to  a  place  of  safety.  Home  address,  William  L. 
Baker,  father,  934  Bannock  Street,  Denver,  Colo. 

BAKER,  JESSE Private 

Company  A,  312th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Grand  Pre,  France,  October 
18,  1918.  On  October  18  Pvt.  Baker  carried  a  mes- 
sage from  his  platoon  leader  to  the  leader  of  an  ad- 
joining platoon,  crossing  an  area  swept  by  an  intense 
machine-gun  fire.  While  waiting  for  a  reply  he  was 
seriously  wounded,  but  returned  with  the  answer  to 
his  platoon  leader,  remaining  on  duty  until  ordered 
evacuated  by  his  commanding  officer.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Josephine  Baker,  mother,  225  Chamber 
Street,  Phillipsburg,  N.  J. 

BAKER,  JOHN Private 

Company  I,  368th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Binarville,  France,  Septem- 
ber 28,  1918.  Although  severely  wounded  in  the 
right  hand,  losing  two  fingers,  Pvt.  Baker,  a  runner 
continued  three  hundred  yards  through  heavy 
enemy  machine-gun  fire  to  the  forward  battalion, 
and  delivered  his  message  alone,  having  been  de- 
serted by  an  unwounded  fellow  runner.  Home  ad- 
dress, Henry  Baker,  Cheriton,  Va. 

BAKER,  JOHN  M Corporal 

Company  G,  4th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Roncheres,  France,  July  29, 
1918.  Corporal  Baker  led  a  patrol  through  heavy 
machine-gun  fire,  in  an  attack  on  an  enemy  nest. 
S«eing  all  the  members  of  his  patrol  lying  about, 
either  killed  or  wounded,  he  courageously  continued 
the  fire,  killing  a  sniper  who  had  been  inflicting 
severe  losses. 

For  the  following  act  of  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Cunel,  France,  October  14,  1918.  Corp. 
Baker  is  awarded  an  Oak-leaf  Cluster,  to  be  worn 
with  the  distinguished-service  cross.  After  his 
platoon  commander  was  wounded  Corp.  Baker 
took  command;  and,  after  being  wounded,  refused 
to  go  for  treatment,  remaining  to  lead  his  platoon 
for  two  days,  until  relieved.  Home  address,  Miss 
Carrie  Lowery,  sister,  Medenth  College,  Raleigh, 
N.  C. 

BAKER,  JOHN  T.     .      .      Sergeant  (First  Class) 
Company  F,  7th  Regiment,  United  States  Engi- 
neers.    For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 


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Brueilles,  France,  October  18,  and  November  3-4, 
1918.  On  Oct9ber  18,  Sergt.  Baker,  with  a  detail  of 
19  men,  carrying  wire  for  wiring  in  outposts,  fol- 
lowed the  infantry  through  the  Bois  de  Rappe, 
where  he  employed  his  men  as  infantry  to  assist  in 
holding  the  captured  position.  Later  wired  in  four 
outposts  in  direct  view  of  and  under  heavy  fire  from 
the  enemy.  On  November  3  and  4  he  succeeded 
several  times  in  laying  foot  bridges  across  the 
Meuse,  under  heavy  fire,  allowing  the  infantry  to 
cross  to  the  east  bank.  Home  address,  J.  A. 
Freck,  friend,  Bancroft,  Iowa. 

BAKER,  McLAURIN Sergeant 

Company  C,  105th  Field  Signal  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Mazingheim, 
France,  October  18,  1918.  During  the  fighting 
around  Mazingheim,  Serg.  Baker,  while  attached  to 
the  120th  Infantry,  was  painfully  wounded  by 
shrapnel,  which  necessitated  his  going  to  the  first- 
aid  station  for  treatment.  Realizing  that  his  ser- 
vices were  greatly  needed  at  the  line  he  refused  to 
be  evacuated,  but  remained  in  action  until  the 
troops  were  withdrawn.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Lizzie  Morrell,  mother,  R.  F.  D.  No.  1,  Timmons- 
ville.  S.  C. 

BALCH,  JOHN  H.  .  Pharmacists'  Mate,  U.  8.  N. 
Sixth  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For  repeated  acts 
of  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  in  the  Bois  de 
Belleau,  France,  June  6-8,  1918,  near  Vierzy, 
France,  July  19,  1918;  and  near  St.  Etienne-aux- 
Arnes,  France,  October  5,  1918.  During  the  attack 
in  the  Bois  de  Belleau,  Pharmacist's  Mate  Balch 
displayed  conspicuous  coolness  under  shell  fire  in 
evacuating  wounded  men.  During  the  action  near 
Vierzy,  he  worked  unceasingly  for  sixteen  hours, 
giving  assistance  to  the  wounded  on  a  field  torn  by 
high  explosive  shells  and  covered  by  direct  machine- 
gun  fire.  Near  St.  Etienne-aux-Arnes,  he  again 
gave  proof  of  excellent  judgment  and  courage  in 
establishing  an  advance  dressing  station  under  vio- 
lent shell  and  machine-gun  fire,  thereby  saving 
many  lives  which  would  otherwise  have  been  lost. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary  Baloh,  mother.  Drum- 
right,  Okla. 

BALD,  EDWARD Corporal 

6th  Machine  Gun  Battalion,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Somme-Py, 
France,  October  2-10,  1918.  Corp.  Bald  maneuv- 
ered his  machine-gun  squad  independently  of  the 
platoon,  going  forward  under  intense  enemy 
machine-gun  and  artillery  fire  and  concentrations  of 
gas.  On  one  occasion  he  led  his  squad  regardless  of 
personal  danger,  in  the  rear  of  the  German  positions, 
and  laid  down  a  flanking  fire  against  a  portion  of  the 
enemy  line,  facilitating  its  capture,  together  with  a 
number  of  the  enemy.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Laura 
Heintze,  858  Mt.  Ephriam  Avenue,  Camden,  N.  J. 

BALDRIDGE,  ROBERT  L.  .  .  .  Private 
Ambulance  Company,  148,  112th  Sanitary  Train. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Heurne, 
Belgium,  November  4,  1918.  With  two  other  sol- 
diers, Pvt.  Baldridge  volunteered  to  rescue  two 
wounded  men  who  had  been  lying  in  an  exposed 
position  on  the  opposite  bank  of  the  Scheldt  River 
lor  two  days.  Making  two  trips  across  the  stream 
in  the  face  of  heavy  machine-gun  and  shell  fire,  he 
and  his  companion  succeeded  in  carrying  both  the 
wounded  men  to  shelter.  Home  address,  Samuel  W. 
Baldridge,  father,  Dexter,  Mo. 

BALDWIN,  MOSES  S Corporal 

Company  G,  167th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Landres-et-St.  Georges, 
France,  October  15,  1918.  In  an  attack  on  the  Cote 
de  Chatillon,  disregarding  all  personal  danger,  he 
repeatedly  went  over  shell-swept  areas  under 
heavy  machine-gun  fire  to  give  first-aid  treatment 


to  the  wounded  and  carry  them  to  shelter.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Minnie  J.  Baldwin,  Midland  City, 
Ala. 

BALDWIN,  THOMAS  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  K,  9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Soissons,  France,  July  18, 
1918.  After  all  the  other  runners  of  his  platoon  had 
been  either  killed  or  wounded  by  machine-gun  and 
shell  fire  and  he  himself  had  been  seriously  wounded 
Pvt.  Baldwin  refused  evacuation,  continuing  with 
his  mission.  After  making  three  trips  through  the 
heavy  barrage  he  guided  platoons  to  their  desig- 
nated objectives,  after  which  he  was  ordered  to  a 
dressing  station.  Home  address,  Herman  Baldwin, 
father,  1413  South  Eleventh  Street,  Ironton,  Ohio. 

BALL,  ERNEST  B.  .  Pharmacist's  Mate,  U.  S  N. 
Company  E,  5th  Regiment,  U.S.M.C.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne,  France, 
October  3,  1918.  Pharmacist's  Mate  Ball  continu- 
ally exposed  himself  to  severe  machine-gun  and 
artillery  fire  while  dressing  and  carrying  wounded 
soldiers  belonging  to  the  unit  to  which  he  was 
attached.  Home  address,  Etta  Ball,  mother, 
Ukiah,  Calif. 

BALL,  ERNEST  W Corporal 

Company  H,  361st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Eclisfontaine,  France,  Sep- 
tember 29,  1918.  While  his  company  was  being 
harassed  by  enemy  snipers  hidden  in  imitation 
tanks,  Pvt.  Ball,  without  aid,  went  forward  and  suc- 
ceeded in  killing  one  and  capturing  another.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Edith  Ball,  Rigley,  Ida. 

BALL,  RALPH Corporal 

Company  M,  16th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Fleville,  France,  October  9, 
1918.  Although  severely  wounded,  Corp.  Ball  led 
his  section  through  a  terrific  barrage  and  advanced 
until  his  men  had  safely  passed  the  bombed  area 
before  he  would  allow  himself  to  be  evacuated. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  G.  Ball,  mother,  Millbrook, 
N.  Y. 

BALL,  WILL  R Corporal 

Company  G,  357th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Fey-en-Haye,  France,  Sep- 
tember 9-17,  1918.  Becoming  separated  from  hia 
patrol,  Corp.  Ball,  with  another  soldier,  attacked  an 
enemy  patrol  and  drove  it  off,  though  the  number  ol 
their  opponents  was  estimated  at  50.  He  did  ex- 
cellent work  with  his  platoon  in  the  advance  of 
September  12  north  of  Fey-en-Haye,  in  rushing 
machine-gun  nests.  On  September  17  he  was  a 
member  of  an  outpost  attacked  by  a  larger  body  of 
Germans.  Though  wounded,  he  remained  at  his 
post.  Home  address,  William  E.  Ball,  Lindsay, 
Okla. 

BALLARD,  BLACKBURN  W.  .  .  Corporal 
Deceased.  Company  A,  1st  Engineers.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Verdun,  France, 
October  9,  1918.  Advancing  alone  ahead  of  his 
squad,  in  the  face  of  unusual  machine-gun  fire,  Corp. 
Ballard  set  out  to  attack  a  machine-gun  nest.  He 
so  inspired  his  men  that  they  came  to  his  assistance, 
and  under  his  direction,  the  stronghold  was  taken, 
lile  guarding  the 
Next  of  kin,  R. 


together  with  many  prisoners.    While  guarding  the 
collected  prisoners  he  was  killed.    JS 


B.  Ballard,  father,  Colusa,  Cal. 


Private 


BALLARD,  FREDERICK  E.     .      , 

Deceased.  Company  C,  102d  Machine  Gun 
Battalion.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action 
near  Marcheville,  France,  September  26,  1918. 
Pvt.  Ballard  displayed  remarkable  courage  and 
coolness  during  this  engagement.  When  apparently 
trapped  in  an  enemy  trench  near  a  machine-gun 
emplacement,  he  worked  his  way  out  under  the  wire 


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entanglement  in  plain  view  of  the  enemy,  and,  re- 
turning with  hand  grenades,  assisted  in  bombing 
out  the  machine-gun  nest  and  capturing  some  of 
the  men  who  were  defending  it.  Later  he  accom- 
panied a  detachment  and  assisted  in  mopping  up 
the  town,  driving  out  the  enemy,  and  taking  sev- 
eral prisoners.  While  thus  engaged  he  was  struck 
by  an  exploding  shell  and  killed.  Next  of  kin, 
Mrs.  Jessie  E.  Ballard,  mother,  82  Andover  Street, 
Ludlow  Vt. 

BALLARD,  WALTER  D Private 

Company  B,  16th  Infantry.  Displaying  excep- 
tional initiative  and  bravery  throughout  the  opera- 
tions south  of  Soissons,  France,  July  18  to  22,  1918, 
he  with  extraordinary  heroism  on  July  21,  1918, 
with  two  companions,  captured  two  machine  guns 
that  were  causing  heavy  losses  to  his  company. 
Home  address,  F.  H.  Ballard,  brother,  Redfield,  la. 

BALLESTERO,  FRED  V Private 

Company  A,  363rd  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Very,  France,  September  26, 
1918.  At  the  very  outset  of  the  action,  Private 
Ballestero  took  six  prisoners  single  handed  and 
under  fire.  After  his  company  had  been  stopped  by 
heavy  firing,  he  and  another  soldier  went  ahead  on 
a  reconnaissance  mission  and  encountered  heavy 
machine-gun  fire.  Sending  his  companion  back 
with  information  and  for  help,  he  alone  pressed  on, 
capturing  a  machine-gun  and  its  entire  crew.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Fred  V.  Balleatero,  wife,  502  23rd 
Street,  Tacoma,  Wash. 

BALLING,  JOSEPH  P Corporal 

Company  M,  311th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Grand-Pre,  France,  Novem- 
ber 1,  1918.  Assigned  to  the  duty  of  carrying  ra- 
tions, water  and  ammunition  to  the  front  line,  Cor- 
poral Balling  led  his  details  over  ground,  under  in- 
cessant gas  attacks,  and  terrific  shell  fire.  Although 
his  force  was  greatly  decreased  through  casualties, 
he  maintained  complete  control,  and  succeeded  in 
supplying  the  troops  with  necessities.  After  being 
helplessly  wounded,  he  directed  the  movements  for 
the  safety  of  his  detail  and  the  care  of  the  wounded. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Caroline  Balling,  mother,  38 
Ideal  Street,  Buffalo,  N.  Y. 

BANAHAN,  RAYMOND  F.  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Company  L,  115th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  Hear  Bois  de  Consenvoye,  France, 
October  10,  1918.  Through  heavy  artillery  fire, 
Sergt.  Banahan  went  to  the  side  of  a  wounded  com- 
rade who  was  exposed  to  the  enemy  and  in  a  help- 
less condition.  Taking  his  wounded  comrade  with 
him,  he  returned  to  safety,  his  whole  journey  being 
made  through  an  artillery  barrage.  Home  address, 
Frank  P.  Banahan,  father,  424  South  Strieker 
Street,  Baltimore,  Md. 

BANE,  THOMAS  P Corporal 

Company  C,  117th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Busigny,  France,  October  9, 
1918.  Corporal  Bane,  while  leading  his  squad  in 
the  advance  with  his  company,  was  wounded  by  a 
machine-gun  bullet  in  the  head.  Despite  his 
wound,  he  continued  in  the  advance  until  the  ob- 
jective was  reached  and  the  position  consolidated. 
Corporal  Bane  on  the  day  previous,  in  company 
with  two  companions,  rushed  a  nearby  machine- 
gun  nest,  killing  five  of  the  enemy  and  capturing 
the  remainder.  Home  address,  Daniel  D.  Bane, 
father,  203  Elm  Street,  Durham,  N.  C. 

BANKS,  CARL Sergeant 

Company  K,  126th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Juvigny,  north  of  Soissons, 
France,  August  28,  1918.  Though  he  was  severely 
wounded  by  machine-gun  fire,  Sergt.  Banks  con- 
tinued to  lead  his  platoon  throughout  the  attack 


until  his  company  reformed,  and  an  emergency  no 
longer  existed.  Home  address,  Rev.  Henry  Banks, 
father,  Lowell,  Mich. 

BANKS,  LEONARD  S Private 

Deceased.  Company  G,  4th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  in  the  Foret  de  Fere, 
France,  July  23,  1918.  Badly  wounded  while  on 
patrol  Pvt.  Banks  returned  to  his  company  to  get 
assistance  for  wounded  comrades.  He  then  volun- 
teered and  led  the  first-aid  men  through  heavy  gas 
and  shell  bombardment  to  the  place  where  his 
wounded  comrades  were.  Home  address,  Swan 
Banks,  father,  R.  F.  D.  No.  2,  Farnum,  Neb. 

BANN,  EDDIE Private 

Company  M,  318th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  the  Bois  des  Ogons,  France, 
October  4,  1918.  Pvt.  Barm  was  acting  as  stretcher 
bearer  with  another  soldier  who  was  shot  by  a 
sniper.  Going  out  under  fire  from  the  sniper,  he 
captured  the  latter  with  the  aid  of  another  man. 
While  taking  his  prisoner  to  the  rear,  Pvt.  Bann 
found  a  wounded  man,  whom  he  carried  to  the  aid 
station  under  heavy  fire,  while  his  companion  went 
on  with  the  prisoner.  Upon  returning  from  the  aid 
station  he  continued  his  work  of  rescuing  the 
wounded.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Margaret  Bann, 
mother,  93  Reedsbale  Street,  North  Side,  Pitts- 
burgh, Pa. 

BARBER,  HENRY  A.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
9th  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Moulins,  France,  July  14-15, 
1918.  Seeing  his  right  flank  badly  exposed  to  the 
enemy's  advance  across  the  Marne,  Lieut.  Barber 
changed  the  position  of  two  of  his  guns  to  meet  this 
emergency,  performing  this  task  during  terrific 
enemy  fire.  He  then  ran  a  distance  of  150  yards  in 
the  open  to  stop  the  fire  of  our  own  infantry  on  our 
troops.  Going  forward  to  the  aid  of  a  wounded 
soldier,  Lieut.  Barber  administered  first  aid  and  was 
carrying  the  wounded  man  to  safety,  when  the 
latter  died.  Picking  up  the  one  remaining  undam- 
aged gun,  he  opened  fire  on  the  enemy,  who  were 
crossing  the  river,  sinking  one  boat,  killing  many, 
and  causing  the  others  to  abandon  their  boats. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Inez  Barber,  mother,  11 
High  Street,  Cambridge,  Md. 

BARBER,  THOMAS  M.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Medical  Reserve  Corps.  On  May  28-30,  1918, 
near  Cantigny,  France,  he  repeatedly  demonstrated 
heroic  self-sacrifice  by  caring  for  wounded  under 
enemy  fire  with  apparent  contempt  for  his  own 
safety.  When  his  aid  station  had  been  destroyed 
by  shell  fire  he  promptly  moved  into  a  shell  hole 
nearby  and  continued  his  faithful  work.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  T.  L.  Barber,  mother,  915  Crescent 
Road,  Charleston,  W.Va. 

BARBIER,  ALEX  J Private 

Headquarters  Company,  356th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Bantheville, 
France,  October  22,  1918.  While  engaged  in  a  raid 
on  enemy  positions,  Pvt.  Barbier  was  painfully 
wounded  in  the  head,  but  refused  to  go  to  the  rear, 
remaining  on  duty  with  his  platoon  and  taking  an 
active  part  in  the  action  for  24  hours  after  being 
wounded.  Home  address,  Mrs.  L.  C.  Barbier, 
mother,  White  Castle,  La. 

BARBOUR,  WILLIAM  C.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Deceased.  Company  C,  119th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Busigny, 
France,  October  9,  1918.  During  the  operations 
near  Busigny,  on  October  9,  Pvt.  Barbour,  with  one 
other  soldier,  voluntarily  left  his  place  of  com- 
parative safety  and  advanced  into  the  open  in 
the  face  of  close-range  machine-gun  fire,  to  rescue  a 
severely  wounded  comrade.  He  received  a  severe 


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wound  while  engaged  in  this  self-appointed  task, 
from  which  he  later  died.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs. 
Mandy  Barbour,  mother,  R.  F.  D.  No.  1,  Smith- 
field,  N.  C. 

BARCZYKOWSKI,  FRANK  JOHN  .  Private 
Company  H,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Vierzy,  France, 
July  19,  1918.  He  displayed  exceptional  bravery  in 
charging  three  machine  guns  with  the  aid  of  a  small 
detachment  of  his  comrades,  killing  the  crews  and 
capturing  the  guns,  which  were  immediately  turned 
on  the  Germans,  thereby  opening  the  line  for  the 
advance  of  his  company,  which  had  been  held  up  by 
the  enemy's  fire 

For  the  following  act  of  extraordinary  heroism 
in  action  in  the  Bois  de  Belleau,  France,  June  11, 
1918,  Pvt.  Barczykowski  is  awarded  an  Oak  Leaf 
Cluster  to  be  worn  with  the  Distinguished  Service 
Cross.  When  all  the  other  members  of  their  group 
had  been  killed  or  wounded  by  fire  from  an  enemy 
machine  gun,  Pvt.  Barczykowski  and  another  sol- 
dier charged  this  gun  and  killed  the  entire  crew. 
Home  address,  Frank  Barczykowaki,  father,  18 
Klaus  Street,  Buffalo,  N.  Y. 

BARD,  FRANKLIN  C Sergeant 

Company  K,  385th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Juvin,  France,  October 
14-18,  1918.  After  all  the  officers  of  his  company 
had  become  casualties,  Sergt.  Bard  reorganized  the 
company  with  notable  bravery  and  skill,  and  led  it 
forward  to  its  objective.  Retaining  command  next 
day,  though  handicapped  by  numerous  casualties, 
he  kept  his  men  well  in  hand  and  successfully  led 
them  in  all  advances  which  were  ordered,  inspiring 
them  by  his  courage  and  coolness.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Orville  Bard,  mother,  25  Calvin  Street,  Adams, 
Mass. 

BARDEMAN,  NEARNEY  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Deceased.  Company  B,  307th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Grandpre, 
France,  October  15,  1918.  Pvt.  Bardeman,  acting 
as  scout  for  his  platoon,  was  attempting  to  effect  a 
crossing  over  the  river  under  heavy  machine-gun 
and  sniping  fire.  When  he  was  struck  by  a  bullet 
and  mortally  wounded  he  called  out  a  warning  to 
the  other  five  members  of  the  platoon  to  take  cover, 
thereby  saving  many  lives.  Next  of  kin,  Shumlin 
Bardeman,  father,  Dzuren,  Russia. 

BARDOU,  HENRI Brigadier 

A.  S.  308,  Third  BCL,  Art.  d'Assaut,  French 
Army.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Massif  Blanc  Mont,  France,  October  8,  1918.  Dur- 
ing an  attack  by  the  Second  American  Division,  he 
displayed  marked  coolness  and  bravery  in  guiding 
his  tank  through  heavy  counter-preparation  fire 
during  an  approach  march.  He  never  hesitated  to 
leave  the  protection  of  the  tank  the  better  to  direct 
its  advance.  Later  he  showed  great  personal  cour- 
age in  going  through  heavy  shell  fire  to  the  rescue  of 
several  wounded  American  soldiers. 

BARFIELD,  H.  M.  .  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
38th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Mezy,  France,  July  15,  1918.  During  the 
battle  of  the  Marne,  near  Mezy,  Lieutenant  Barfield 
rallied  the  men  of  a  company  who  were  falling  back 
in  disorder,  formed  them  and  stopped  what  other- 
wise would  have  been  a  rout.  This,  in  the  face  of 
heavy  machine-gun  and  artillery  fire.  At  the  same 
time,  he  managed  and  controlled  the  fire  of  his  four 
machine  guns  so  as  to  deliver  an  annihilating  fire  on 
the  enemy.  Home  address,  R.E.  Barfield,  father, 
R.  F.  D.  No.  3,  Macon,  Ga. 

BARKER,  MANDEVILLE  J.,  Jr.    .    Y.  M.  C.  A. 

On  duty  with  108th  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Baslieux, 


France,  September  15,  1918.  Mr.  Barker  showed  a 
fearless  disregard  of  his  own  safety  by  crawling  out 
in  front  of  the  line  under  heavy  enemy  machine-gun 
and  sniper  fire  to  aid  wounded  soldiers,  whom  he 
carried  back  to  shelter  after  dressing  their  wounds. 
He  also  administered  aid  to  a  wounded  German 
within  20  yards  of  the  enemy  lines  and  brought  him 
in  a  prisoner.  Home  address,  Mrs.  M.  J.  Barker, 
mother,  6132  University  Avenue,  Chicago,  111. 

BARKSDALE,  ALFRED  D.  .  .  .  Captain 
116th  Infantry.  For  repeated  acts  of  extraor- 
dinary heroism  in  action  near  Samogneux,  France, 
October  8,  near  Molleville,  France,  October  12,  and 
in  the  Bois  de  Grand  Montague,  France,  October  15, 
1918.  Commanding  a  support  company  during  the 
attack  of  October  8,  Capt.  Barksdale  discovered 
that  his  battalion  had  advanced  ahead  of  the  unit 
on  the  right  flank,  and  was  suffering  heavy  losses 
from  machine-gun  fire.  Without  orders  he  at- 
tacked and  captured  the  guns,  taking  many  prison- 
ers. On  October  12,  he  worked  for  over  an  hour  ex- 
posed to  a  terrific  bombardment,  binding  the 
wounds  of  his  men.  On  October  15  he  advanced 
alone  into  a  thick  wood  and  with  the  aid  of  his  pistol 
put  out  of  action  a  destructive  machine  gun,  which 
was  pouring  such  a  deadly  fire  that  his  men  could 
not  raise  their  heads.  Home  address,  W.  R.  Barks- 
dale,  father,  Houston,  Va. 

BARLOW,  ALFRED  M.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Company  L,  148th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Heurne,  Belgium,  November 
3,  1918.  Although  suffering  from  a  painful  shrapnel 
wound  in  the  leg,  he  led  his  company,  with  excel- 
lent leadership  and  command,  oyer  the  river,  and 
not  until  he  had  received  wounds  in  both  legs  would 
he  give  his  consent  to  be  taken  to  a  dressing  station. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Eva  Barlow,  mother,  1066 
First  Avenue,  Gallipolis,  Ohio. 

BARLOW,  FRANCIS  A.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
125th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  the  Ourcq  River,  France,  July  31,  1918. 
Lieut.  Barlow  was  severely  wounded  in  the  passage 
of  the  Ourcq  River  and  the  capture  of  the  heights 
beyond,  but  continued  in  command  of  his  company. 
When  another  officer  of  his  company  was  wounded, 
he  attempted  to  carry  him  to  a  place  of  safety,  but 
was  physically  unable  to  do  so.  Although  repeat- 
edly urged  to  go  to  the  rear,  he  continually  refused 
and  remained  in  command  of  the  company  until  it 
was  ordered  to  withdraw.  Home  address,  Mrs.  F. 
A.  Barlow,  wife,  Douglass,  Wash. 

BARNES,  HARRY  C.,  Jr.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
6th  Infantry.  He  showed  good  judgment,  brave- 
ry and  determination  in  leading  his  patrol  into  the 
enemy's  lines  in  the  Bois-Brule  near  St.  Die,  in  the 
Vosges,  on  July  19th,  1918.  Although  seriously 
wounded,  he  continued  to  direct  his  men  and  suc- 
ceeded in  driving  off  the  enemy  at  the  same  time 
wounding  four  of  the  German  patrol  with  his  own 
revolver.  Home  address,  Mrs.  H.  C.  Barnes,  mo- 
ther, 713  S.  Frisco  Avenue,  Tulsa,  Okla. 

BARNES,  RAYMOND Private 

Company  B,  3d  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  On 
July  18,  1918,  near  Berzy-le-Sec,  France,  he  waa 
seyerely  wounded  by  a  shell,  but  as  soon  as  he  re- 
gained consciousness  he  went  forward,  rejoined 
former  position  in  squad,  and  fought  with  it  until 
ordered  to  an  aid  station  by  his  platoon  commander. 
Home  address,  Green  M.  Barnes,  R.  F.  D.  5, 
Taylorsvilte,  N.  C. 

BARNES,  ROBERT Sergeant 

Company  L,  370th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Mont  de  Sanges,  France, 
September  19,  1918.  After  starting  on  a  mission  to 
reconnoiter  the  front  lines  of  the  enemy,  Sergt 


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Barnes  received  wounds  which  proved  serious. 
Disregarding  advice  to  return,  he  continued  col- 
lecting valuable  information,  which  was  submitted 
to  his  company  commander  through  a  member  of 
his  patrol  party.  Home  address,  Josie  Case,  mother, 
526  East  Harrison  Street,  Danville,  111. 

BARNETT,  CECIL  E Private 

Machine  Gun  Company,  117th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Busigny, 
France,  October  8-9,  1918.  After  repeatedly  carry- 
ing messages  under  heavy  fire,  he  was  painfully 
wounded  while  acting  as  a  connecting  file,  but  he 
continued  on  duty  until  he  was  ordered  to  the  dress- 
ing station.  He  then  insisted  on  being  permitted 
to  rejoin  his  company  rather  than  be  sent  to  the 
hospital.  Home  address,  Mrs.  John  Barnett, 
mother,  Pittsburgh  Landing,  Tenn. 

BARNETT,  LELAND  M.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  148th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ivoiry,  France,  September 
27,  1918.  Having  become  separated  from  his  bat- 
talion headquarters,  Lieut.  Barnett,  battalion  adju- 
tant, on  his  own  initiative,  undertook,  under  heavy 
artillery  and  machine-gun  fire,  to  locate  machine- 
gun  nests  which  were  hindering  the  advance.  He 
ignored  the  warnings  of  his  orderly  as  to  the  danger 
of  this  work  and  continued  at  it  until  he  was  killed. 
Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  L.  M.  Barnett,  wife,  1937  Hudson 
Avenue,  Norwood,  Ohio. 

BARNHART,  FRANK  A Sergeant 

Headquarters  Company,  5th  Regiment  U.  S.  M. 
C.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Som- 
me-Py,  France,  October  4,  1918.  Sergt.  Barnhart 
several  times  left  his  trench  and  helped  to  carry 
wounded  soldiers  from  the  field  through  machine- 
gun  and  artillery  fire.  Home  address,  Charles 
Barnhart,  father,  Chicora,  Pa. 

BARNHART,  WALTER  I.  ...  Sergeant 
Company  I,  329th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bois  d'en  Dela,  France, 
September  27,  1918.  Accompanied  by  an  officer, 
Sergt.  Barnhart  advanced  against  an  enemy  ma- 
chine-gun nest  which  was  holding  up  the  advance 
of  his  company.  When  they  had  reached  a  point 
within  50  yards  of  the  gun,  they  were  fired  upon  and 
the  officer  was  severely  wounded.  Sergt.  Barnhart 
immediately  picked  the  officer  up  and  through  a 
hail  of  machine-gun  bullets  brought  him  to  a  posi- 
tion of  safety.  Home  address,  Mrs.  W.  J.  Barnhart, 
wife,  402  Main  Street,  Latrobe,  Pa. 

BARNWELL,  FRANK  H.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
26th  Infantry.  He  distinguished  himself  by 
heroic  and  inspiring  leadership  at  Soissons,  France, 
July  18,  1918,  directing  his  platoon  with  unusual 
effectiveness  until  he  fell  wounded.  Home  address, 
I.  H.  Barnwell,  1732  Peabody  Avenue,  Memphis, 
Tenn. 

BARRE,  MARCEL Gunner 

Third  B.  C.  L.  Artillery  d' Assault,  French  Army. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Massif 
Blanc  Mont,  France,  October  3-8,  1918.  During  at- 
tacks by  the  Second  American  Division,  he  distin- 
guished himself  by  coolness  and  courage  in  leading 
his  tank  in  the  approach  march  through  heavy 
counter-preparation  fire.  He  brought  his  tank  into 
position  with  great  skill  and  later  displayed  extra- 
ordinary personal  heroism  in  going  under  heavy 
shell  fire  to  the  rescue  of  American  wounded. 

BARRETT,  HERBERT  W.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Company  H,  9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Blanc  Mont,  France,  October 
3,  1918.  Reorganizing  his  company  after  the  other 
officers  had  become  casualties,  Lieutenant  Barrett 
led  them  in  an  attack,  capturing  a  machine-gun 


nest,  capturing  or  killing  the  crew.  Under  heavy 
fire,  he  rescued  two  of  his  men  who  had  been  wound- 
ed and  buried  by  a  high-explosive  shell.  He  was 
wounded  while  administering  first  aid  to  one  of  his 
men,  under  machine-gun  fire.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Alice  M.  Barrett,  mother,  115  Cedar  Street,  Som- 
merville,  Mass. 

BARRON,  WILLIAM  L Private 

Deceased.  16th  Company,  3d  Battalion,  5th 
Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For  extraordinary  heroism 
in  action  near  Chateau-Thierry,  France,  June  23, 
1918.  After  making  several  successful  journeys 
over  an  area  swept  by  artillery,  machine  gun,  and 
rifle  fire,  in  his  capacity  as  runner,  Pvt.  Barren  was 
caught  in  a  heavy  barrage  and  seriously  wounded. 
By  a  superhuman  effort  he  made  his  way  to  his  ob- 
jective; and,  after  being  dragged  into  safety,  insisted 
on  personally  delivering  his  message.  He  then  fell 
exhausted  from  loss  of  blood.  Next  of  kin,  Delia 
Wires,  mother,  R.  F.  D.  No.  4,  Holley,  N.  Y. 

BARROW,  CHARLES  L.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
One  Hundred  and  fiftieth  Machine  Gun  Bat- 
talion. In  action  northeast  of  Chateau  Thierry, 
France,  July  30-31,  1918,  acting  as  leader  of  a  pla- 
toon, he  stimulated  his  men  by  his  heroic  conduct 
to  success  until  incapacitated  by  a  second  wound. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  R.  Barrow,  mother,  Austin, 
Texas. 

BARROWS,  ALBERT  EDWARD  .  .  Private 
Company  H,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Vierzy,  France, 
July  19,  1918.  He  displayed  exceptional  bravery 
in  charging  three  machine  guns  with  the  aid  of  a 
small  detachment  of  his  comrades,  killing  the  crews 
and  capturing  the  guns,  which  were  immediately 
turned  on  the  Germans,  thereby  opening  the  line 
for  the  advance  of  his  company,  which  had  been 
held  up  by  the  enemy's  fire.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Mary  A.  Barrows,  714  Sumner  Street,  Lynn,  Mass. 

BARROWS,  CLAYTON  E.  .  .  .  Private 
Company  D,  8th  Machine-Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Le  Rocq  Farm, 
France,  July  14-15,  1918.  On  duty  as  a  runner  at 
battalion  headquarters,  Private  Barrows  was  sent 
with  a  message  to  his  company  commander  during  a 
terrific  enemy  bombardment.  Passing  for  two  and 
one-half  kilometers  over  ground  where  gas  and  high- 
explosive  shells  were  constantly  falling,  he  was 
forced  to  tear  off  his  gas  mask  in  order  to  find  his 
way;  but  he  succeeded  in  delivering  his  message, 
falling  exhausted  just  as  his  mission  was  completed. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  L.  J.  Barrows,  mother,  33  Arch 
Street,  Springfield,  Mass. 

BARRY,  EDWARD Corporal 

Deceased.     Company  K,  354th  Infantry.     For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Bois  du  Barri- 
court,  France,  November  1,  1918.    After  receiving  a 
dangerous  wound  in  the  chest  from  a  shell  fragment, 
Corporal  Barry  insisted  in  going  forward  with  his 
combat  group.     He  pushed  forward  through  in- 
tense machine-gun  fire  until  again  hit  by  a  machine- 
fun  bullet,  which  caused  his  death.    Next  of  kin, 
.    T.    Barry,    father,     2335    Ridgeway    Avenue, 
Chicago,   111. 

BARRY,  EDWARD  W Private 

Deceased.  Company  I,  311th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Grandpre, 
France,  October  25,  1918.  Acting  as  a  stretcher 
bearer,  under  heavy  machine-gun  fire,  Pvt.  Barry 
was  wounded,  but  disregarded  his  own  injuries, 
went  to  the  aid  of  another  wounded  man,  and,  while 
attending  him,  was  killed  by  shrapnel.  Next  of  kin, 
Mrs.  Cora  Barry,  mother,  35  Columbia  Avenue, 
Batavia,  N.  Y. 


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HEROES  ALL 


BARRY,  HERBERT  E Sergeant 

359th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Fey-en-Haye,  France,  September  12, 
1918.  Sergt.  Barry,  while  carrying  a  message 
through  a  heavy  barrage,  was  knocked  down  by 
shell  explosions  several  times,  but  with  heroic  de- 
votion to  duty  he  continued  on  and  delivered  his 
message.  On  the  return  trip  he  was  rendered  un- 
conscious for  three  hours  by  a  shell.  Upon  being 
revived  immediately  reported  to  battalion  head- 
quarters for  duty.  Home  address,  Phil  Romjre, 
father,  515  6th  Street,  International  Falls,  Minn. 


BART,  FRANK  J. 


(First  Class)  Private 


Company  C,  9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Medeah  Ferme,  France, 
October  3,  1918.  While  on  duty  as  company  run- 
ner Pvt.  Bart,  seeing  that  our  line  was  being  held 
up  by  fire  from  an  enemy  machine-gun  nest,  picked 
up  an  automatic  rifle,  loaded  it,  and,  running  out 
ahead  of  the  line,  wiped  out  the  nest,  killing  the 
enemy  gunners.  Shortly  after,  he  repeated  the 
same  performance  at  another  nest.  Home  address, 
Michael  Land,  friend,  428  Plane  Street,  Newark, 
N.  J. 

BARTELS,  HERMAN  B Corporal 

Company  F,  130th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Marcheville,  France,  Novem- 
ber 10,  1918.  While  maintaining  liaison  with  an 
adjacent  company  during  a  raid,  Corpl.  Bartels 
personally  cleared  out  two  dugouts,  taking  a  number 
of  prisoners.  He  was  later  wounded,  but  continued 
in  action  until  he  fell.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Lizzie 
Bartels,  mother,  Effingham,  111. 

BARTHOLF,  HERBERT  B. .  First  Lieutenant 
Pilot,  Air  Service,  103d  Aero  Pursuit  Squadron. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Aincre- 
ville,  France,  October  30,  1918,  and  near  Baalon, 
France,  November  4,  1918.  On  October  30,  in  the 
region  of  Aincreville,  Lieut.  Bartholf,  with  one 
other  pilot,  engaged  five  enemy  planes.  Outnumber- 
ed, he  did  not  hesitate  to  attack,  and,  although  sub- 
jected to  the  severe  fire  of  five  enemy  planes,  he  suc- 
ceeded in  destroying  one.  On  November  4,  in  the 
region  of  Baalon,  while  on  a  bombing  expedition, 
he  encountered  an  enemy  patrol  of  eight  machines, 
Fokker  type.  He  immediately  dived  into  their 
formation  and,  despite  the  severe  fire  to  which  he 
waa  subjected,  continued  a  spirited  combat  with 
one  of  the  enemy  until  it  crashed  to  the  ground. 
Home  address,  C.  S.  Bartholf,  father,  535  Long- 
wood  Avenue,  Glencoe,  111. 

BARTLETT,  ELMER  E.  JR.  ...  Private 
C9mpany  C.  2d  Engineers.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Medeah  Farm,  France, 
October  9,  1918.  Crawling  forward  under  heavy 
machine-gun  fire,  Pvt.  Bartlett  assisted  in  bringing 
a  wounded  comrade  to  safety.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Elmer  Bartlett,  mother,  50  Second  Street,  Florence, 

BARTLETT,  GEORGE  W..  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  I,  26th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Soissons,  France,  July  19, 
1918.  Acting  in  the  capacity  of  battalion  runner, 
Pvt.  Bartlett  volunteered  and  carried  an  important 
attack  order  from  his  regimental  headquarters  to 
the  front  line  battalion  through  a  terrific  artillery 
bombardment.  He  was  twice  knocked  down  while 
in  the  permforance  of  this  mission,  but  successfully 
delivered  his  message  on  time.  Although  in  a  dazed 
condition  upon  reaching  the  forward  line,  he  again 
volunteered  to  carry  a  message  across  an  area 
swept  by  enemy  machine-gun  fire.  Home  address, 
John  Potter,  uncle,  Honeoye,  N.  Y. 

BARTO,  TOM  D Corporal 

Deceased.     Company  D,  4th  Engineers.     For 


extraordinary  heroism  in  action  on  the  Vesle  River, 
near  Ville  Savoy,  France,  August  11,  1918.  He 
volunteered  to  go  into  Ville  Savoy  at  a  time  when 
it  was  under  a  heavy  bombardment  to  rescue  a 
wounded  officer.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs  M.  E.  Barto 
mother,  724  Garden  Street,  Bellingham,  Wash. 

BARTON,  CHARLES  R Sergeant 

Company  L,  103d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Belleau  Woods,  France 
July  20,  1918.  Wounded  in  the  leg  by  a  machine- 
gun  bullet,  Sergt.  Barton  dressed  his  wound  and 
continued  to  lead  his  section  in  a  successful  attack 
on  two  machine-gun  nests.  He  remained  on  duty 
for  14  hours,  until  weakness  forced  him  to  be  eva- 
cuated. Next  of  kin,  Charles  R.  Green,  friend. 
R.  F.  D.  2,  Houlton,  Me. 

BARTON,  HARRY  D Corporal 

Battery  A,  6th  Field  Artillery.  For  extraordi- 
nary heroism  in  action  near  Fleville,  France,  Oc- 
tober 4,  1918.  Being  in  charge  of  one  of  the  sections 
of  drivers  of  his  platoon  when  it  was  caught  in  an 
enemy  barrage,  Corpl.  Barton  unlimbered  his  gun 
and  caisson,  removed  his  horses  and  drivers  to  a 
place  of  safety,  and  returning  to  his  platoon  acted 
as  runner,  passing  four  times  over  heavily  shelled 
areas.  Home  address,  Miss  Gertrude  Barton, 
sister,  1200  Gess  Street,  Cincinnati,  Ohio. 

BARTON,  THOMAS  D Captain 

142d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  St.  Etienne,  France,  October  8-10,  1918. 
Captain  Barton  advanced  his  company  against  a 
strongly  fortified  enemy  position,  and  succeeded  in 
capturing  the  enemy  works,  together  with  twenty 
machine  guns  and  ninety  prisoners.  After  he  had 
lost  all  his  company  officers  and  sustained  many 
casualties  in  his  command,  Captain  Barton  again 
moved  forward  through  an  intense  barrage,  and 
established  the  most  advanced  position  of  the  first 
day  of  the  battle.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Rowena 
Barton,  wife,  Saint  Joe,  Texas. 

BASS,  URBANE  F.  .        .      First  Lieutenant 

Medical  Corps,  372d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Monthois,  France,  October 
1-6,  1918.  During  the  attack  on  Monthois  he  ad- 
ministered first  aid  in  the  open  under  prolonged  and 
intense  shell  fire  until  he  was  severely  wounded  and 
carried  from  the  field.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Maude 
L.  Bass,  wife,  506  llth  Street,  Fredericksburg,  Va. 

BASSETT,  WALDO  S Corporal 

Company  L,  9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  south  of  Soissons,  France,  July  18, 
1918.  He  volunteered  to  carry  messages  through 
intense  shell  and  machine-gun  fire  after  all  of  the 
runners  had  been  killed  or  wounded.  He  was 
wounded  while  carrying  a  message,  but  continued  on 
in  spite  of  his  injuries  until  it  was  delivered,  and  re- 
fused to  go  to  the  rear  for  treatment  until  ordered 
to  do  so  by  his  company  commander.  Home  ad- 
ress,  Charles  H.  Bassett,  father,  33  Winter  Street, 
Franklin,  Mass. 

BASSI,  JOSEPH Private 

Company  I,  59th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  Fays,  France, 
October  4-7,  1918.  Showing  marked  personal 
courage,  he  repeatedly  crossed  ground  swept  by 
heavy  artillery  and  machine-gun  fire  to  deliver  im- 
portant messages.  He  volunteered  for  dangerous 
missions,  his  example  being  an  inspiration  to  the 
other  runners.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Teresa  Gallina, 
aunt,  415  Beal  Avenue,  Memphis,  Term. 

BASSMAN,  BARNETT  .        .        .      Private 

Company  A,  325th  Infantry.    For  extraordinary 

heroism  in  action  near  St.  Juvin,  France,  October 

16,  1918.    When  many  squads  of  his  company  had 


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been  broken  up  and  the  men  scattered,  Pvt.  Bass- 
man,  with  great  courage,  collected  15  men,  who  had 
become  separated  from  their  squads,  and  organized 
them  into  a  provisional  platoon,  which  he  success- 
fully led  in  the  attack,  thereby  contributing  mater- 
ially to  the  success  of  his  company.  Home  address, 
M.  Bassman,  uncle,  783  Beck  Street,  New  York, 
N.  Y. 

BASTON,  ALBERT  P.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Fifth  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  Although  shot  in 
both  legs  while  leading  his  platoon  through  the 
woods  at  Hill  142,  near  Chateau-Thierry,  France, 
on  June  6,  1918,  he  refused  treatment  until  after  he 
had  personally  assured  himself  that  every  man  in 
his  platoon  was  under  cover  and  in  good  firing  posi- 
tion. Home  address,  Mrs.  Ora  Z.  Baston,  mother, 
St.  Louis  Park,  Minn. 

BATCHELDER,  HAROLD  W.  First  Lieutenant 
30th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Bois  D'Aigremont,  France,  July  15, 
1918.  When  it  seemed  impossible  for  a  runner  to 
get  through  the  violent  barrage,  Liet.  Batchelder 
volunteered  and  carried  an  important  message  to 
regimental  headquarters,  returning  with  an  answer. 
Home  address,  E.  E.  Batchelder,  Hardwick,  Vt. 

BATEMAN,  HENRY Corporal 

Headquarters  Company,  307th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  St.  Pierre- 
mont,  France,  November  4,  1918.  After  passing 
through  a  heavily  bombarded  area,  he  learned  that 
a  soldier  of  his  platoon  had  been  wounded  and  had 
fallen  in  the  shelled  area.  He  at  once  volunteered 
and  went  back  for  him,  assisted  in  bringing  him  to 
a  place  of  safety,  and  later  helped  to  carry  him 
through  another  shelled  area  to  the  first-aid  station. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Hattie  H.  Bateman,  133  Liv- 
ingstone Street,  Buffalo,  N.  Y. 

BATEMAN,  HENRY  E.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
1 14th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Verdun,  France,  October  12-13,  1918. 
After  all  the  battalion  runners  had  become  casualties, 
Lieut.  Bateman  volunteered  and  carried  important 
messages  to  the  rear  through  violent  artillery  and 
machine-gun  fire.  Next  day  this  officer  went 
through  a  wood  occupied  by  enemy  machine-gun 
nests  and  snipers  and  established  liaison  with  three 
companies  in  an  advanced  position.  Home  adress, 
Mrs.  Elizabeth  T.  Bateman,  mother,  Easton,  Md. 

BATEMAN,  W.  C.,  Pharmacist's  Mate  (third  class) 
U.  S.  N.,  attached  to  6th  Machine  Gun  Battalion 
U.  S.  M.  C.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action 
near  Thiaucourt,  France,  September  12-15,  1918. 
Rendering  first  aid  under  heavy  artillery  and  ma- 
chine-gun fire  Pharmacist's  mate  Bateman  showed 
utter  disregard  for  his  own  personal  safety,  ventur- 
ing through  shelled  areas  to  the  assistance  of  the 
wounded.  He  obtained  most  valuable  information 
for  the  guidance  of  stretcher  bearers.  Home  ad- 
dress, J.  C.  Bateman,  brother,  Giant,  Cal. 

BATES,  BRET  V Captain 

Medical  Corps,  1 10th  Sanitary  Train.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  Chaudron  Farm, 
France,  October  1,  1918.  When  the  Sanitary  de- 
tachment, with  which  he  was  working,  was  ordered 
to  fall  back  under  intense  artillery  and  machine- 
gun  fire,  Captain  Bates  (then  First  Lieutenant), 
upon  his  own  volition  and  contrary  to  the  advice  of 
others,  refused  to  leave  the  wounded  men,  who  had 
not  been  evacuated,  but  remained  with  them 
throughout  the  day,  ministering  to  them  under  the 
most  violent  fire,  in  utter  disregard  for  his  own 
safety.  When  night  came,  he  secured  litter  bearers 
and  succeeded  in  taking  all  the  wounded  to  safety. 
Home  address,  Dr.  C.  Francis  Ewing,  friend, 
Wheaton,  Minn. 


BATES,  CHARLES  E.  H.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
103d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  March ville,  France,  September  26,  1918. 
Lieut.  Bates  displayed  the  highest  qualities  of  courage 
and  leadership  in  leading  his  platoon  through  to  its 
objective  under  a  heavy  barrage  of  machine-gun 
fire  and  artillery  fire  without  flank  support.  He 
held  his  objective  under  murderous  artillery  and 
machine-gun  fire  until  relieved.  Home  address,  H. 
L.  A.  Bates,  727  Paru  Street,  Alameda,  Calif. 

BATES,  PAUL Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  F,  30th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Crezancy, 
France,  July  15,  1918,  and  near  Cunel,  France, 
October  10,  1918.  During  a  terrific  bombardment 
on  the  morning  of  July  15  Sergt.  (then  Pvt.)  Bates 
carried  in  and  dressed  the  wounded  at  great  personal 
risk  to  himself.  On  October  10,  near  Cunel,  al- 
though fatally  wounded,  Sergt.  Bates  continued  to 
command  his  men  in  attack  on  machine  guns  until 
the  end.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Vida  Viola  Snell,  sister. 
22  Bronell  Street,  Pittsburgh,  Pa. 

BATLEY,  HAROLD Private 

Company  C,  308th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Badonvillers,  France,  June 
24,  1918.  Pvt.  Batley,  after  two  patrols  had  failed, 
volunteered  and  went  alone  to  the  grouped  combat 
through  the  barrage  and  brought  back  information 
of  the  highest  value.  Home  address,  John  H.  Bately, 
father,  Orchard  Street,  Rochester,  N.  H. 

BATSON,  GEORGE  WELLS  .  .  .  Corporal 
Company  A,  118th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt,  France,  Sept- 
ember 26,  1918.  With  absolute  disregard  for  his 
personal  safety  Corp.  Batson  went  300  yards  be- 
yond the  front  line,  in  full  view  of  the  enemy  and 
under  heavy  machine-gun  fire,  and  brought  back  a 
wounded  soldier.  Home  address,  Eugene  Batson, 
321  Frank  Street,  Greenville,  S.  C. 


BATTA,  FRANK 


Second  Lieutenant 


Infantry,  28th  Division.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Fismes  and  Fismette,  France, 
August  10,  1918.  By  bravely  taking  an  exposed 
position  at  great  risk  to  himself,  Lieut.  Batta  suc- 
cessfully maneuvered  his  command  across  a  rail- 
road track  which  was  enfiladed  by  machine-gun  and 
sniper  fire.  While  doing  so  he  was  wounded  in  the 
neck,  yet  he  fearlessly  led  his  troops  in  a  successful 
assault.  His  exceptional  courage  and  initiative 
inspired  his  men  to  a  victorious  attack.  Home  ad- 
dress, Joseph  Batta,  father,  Chillicothe,  Mo. 

BATTEN,  HAROLD  A Corporal 

Company  A,  102d  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  at  Marchville, 
France,  September  26,  1918.  While  the  squad  to 
which  Corp.  Batten  belonged  was  proceeding  to  its 
objective  all  the  other  members  were  either  killed 
or  wounded.  After  procuring  assistance  for  the 
wounded  soldiers,  he  immediately  attached  himself 
to  another  squad  of  his  section  and  remained  on 
duty  with  it  throughout  the  day.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Mary  Batten,  mother,  East  Seventh  Street, 
South  Boston,  Mass. 

BAUCOM,  BYRNE  V Captain 

Air  Service,  observer,  1st  Aero  Squadron.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  in  the  Chateau- 
Thierry  and  St  Mihiel  salients,  France.  Lieut. 
Baucom,  with  First  Lieut.  William  P.  Erwin,  pilot, 
by  a  long  period  of  faithful  and  heroic  operations, 
set  an  inspiring  example  of  courage  and  devotion 
to  duty  to  his  entire  squadron.  Throughout  the 
Chateau-Thierry  actions  in  June  and  July,  1918, 
he  flew  under  the  worst  weather  conditions  and 
successfully  carried  out  his  missions  in  the  face  of 
heavy  odds.  In  the  St.  Mihiel  sector,  September 


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HEROES  ALL 


12-16,  1918,  he  repeated  his  previous  courageous 
work.  He  flew  as  low  as  50  feet  from  the  ground 
behind  the  enemy's  lines,  harassing  German 
troops  with  machine  guns.  He  twice  drove  off 
enemy  planes  which  were  attempting  to  destroy 
an  American  observation  balloon.  On  September 
12-13,  1918,  he  flew  at  extremely  low  altitudes  and 
carried  out  infantry  contact  patrols  successfully. 
Again  on  September  12  he  attacked  a  German  bat- 
tery, forced  the  crew  to  abandon  it,  shot  off  his 
horse  a  German  officer  who  was  trying  to  escape, 
drove  the  cannoneers  to  their  dugouts,  and  kept 
them  there  until  the  infantry  could  come  up  and 
capture  them. 

For  the  following  act  of  extraordinary  heroism 
in  action  near  Sedan,  France,  November  5,  1918. 
Capt.  Baucom  is  awarded  an  Oak  Leaf  Cluster  to 
be  worn  with  the  Distinguished  Service  Cross. 
With  atmospheric  conditions  such  that  flying  was 
nearly  impossible,  he  voluntarily  undertook  a 
flight  as  observer  to  locate  the  position  of  enemy 
troops  and  machine-gun  nests  which  had  been 
holding  up  our  advance  and  causing  severe  casual- 
ties. Forced  to  fly  at  a  very  low  altitude  and  sub- 
jected to  almost  constant  anti-aircraft,  and  rifle 
fire,  he  obtained  the  information  that  was  vital  to 
the  success  of  our  operations,  and  dropped  the  mes- 
sage at  division  headquarters.  He  then  penetrated 
far  into  the  enemy  lines,  and  opening  fire  upon 
enemy  crews  routed  them  from  a  series  of  machine- 
gun  nests.  When  his  machine  was  finally  shot 
down,  he  succeeded  in  operating  the  gun,  and  beat 
off  an  attack  by  the  enemy  in  force.  Armed  only 
with  revolvers  and  German  Grenades  which  they 
found  in  an  enemy  emplacement,  he  and  his 
pilot  then  worked  their  way  back  to  the  American 
lines  with  valuable  information,  repeatedly  sub- 
jected to  enemy  fire  on  their  way.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  E.  E.  Baucom,  mother,  Milford,  Texas. 

BAUERNFEIND,  JOHN  R.  .  .  .  Private 
Company  B,  310th  Machine  Gun  Battalion. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Verdun, 
France,  November  5,  1918.  With  two  other  soldiers 
Pvt.  Baunernfeind  voluntarily  left  a  place  of  safety, 
went  forward  40  meters  under  machine-gun  fire  in 
plain  view  of  the  enemy,  and  rescued  another  soldier, 
who  had  been  blinded  by  a  machine-gun  bullet  and 
was  helplessly  staggering  about.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Theresa  Bauernfeind,  mother,  2104  Meyer 
Street,  Baltimore,  Md. 

BAUGHN,  ROBERT  O,  .  .  .  First  Sergean 
Company  G,  16th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  the  Argonne  Forest,  France, 
October  4,  1918,  during  offensive  operations,  Sergt. 
Baughn  carried  important  messages  across  fire- 
swept  territory,  continuing  with  this  work  until 
seriously  wounded.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Martha 
F.  Guy,  Calhoun,  Ky. 

BAUME,  JOHN  .  Pharmacist's  Mate  (First  Class) 
Attached  to  1st  Battalion,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S. 
M.  C.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  St. 
Etienne,  France,  October  3-5,  1918.  Pharmacist's 
Mate  Baume  gave  aid  to  the  wounded  under  shell 
and  machine-gun  fire,  and  went  forward  several 
times  during  the  advance  to  locate  advanced  dress- 
ing stations.  Home  address,  James  T.  Baume, 
father,  18  Chestnut  Street,  Schenectady,  N.  Y. 

BAURIN,  ALBERT Brigadier 

French,  350th  Tank  Company.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  Gesnes,  France, 
October  4,  1918.  During  the  course  of  an  engage 
ment  in  which  the  French  tanks  assisted  the  Ameri- 
can infantry  to  attack  a  difficult  position,  the  tank 
in  which  Brigadier  Baurin  was  advancing,  was  put 
out  of  action  and  his  companion  wounded  by  heavy 
artillery  fire.  He  continued  to  assist  his  comrade 
in  firing  until  the  ammunition  was  completely  ex- 
hausted, and  then  dismounted  from  the  tank  and 


he  carried  the  wounded  man  to  the  American  line 
through  the  intense  enemy  fire. 

BAXTER,  ALBERT  F Captain 

353d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  in  the  Bois  de  Varricourt,  France,  November 
1,  1918.  When  his  company  was  held  up  by  ma- 
chine-gun nests  on  three  separate  occasions,  Cap- 
tain Baxter  moved  forward  to  a  position  in  advance 
of  his  leading  elements,  and,  with  rifle  grenades, 
put  the  machine-gun  nests  out  of  action.  On  each 
of  these  occasions  it  was  Captain  Baxter's  act  that 
enabled  his  company  to  continue  its  advance. 
Throughout  the  attack  his  leadership  and  initiative 
were  largely  responsible  for  the  success  of  his  com- 
pany. Home  address,  C.  H.  Malleson,  friend, 
Fairmont,  Neb. 

BAXTER,  S.  A.     .      .      .  Second  Lieutenant 

26th  Infantry.  For  repeated  acts  of  extraordi- 
nary heroism  in  action  near  Montdidier,  France, 
June  5;  near  Soissons,  France,  July  21;  near  Verdun, 
France,  October  4,  1918.  On  June  5  Lieut.  Baxter 
led  a  patrol  across  a  heavily-shelled  area  and  estab- 
lished liaison  with  an  adjoining  battalion.  On  July 
21,  while  his  platoon  was  being  held  up  by  terrific 
machine-gun  fire,  Lieut.  Baxter  crawled  forward  to 
dress  the  wounds  of  his  men,  and  he  so  encouraged 
and  rallied  his  men  that  further  advance  was  made 
possible.  On  October  4,  though  suffering  from 
wounds,  he  advanced  with  his  company  in  the  face 
of  most  destructive  fire  of  machine  guns  and  artil- 
lery, until  further  advance  was  impossible.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  W.  C.  Baxter,  mother,  28  Highland 
Street,  Chatham,  Ontario,  Canada. 

BAXTER,  WILLIAM  V Private 

Medical  Detachment,  308th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Revillpn, 
France,  September  8,  and  in  the  Argonne  offensive 
September  28,  1918.  On  September  8  Pvt.  Baxter 
went  to  the  aid  of  wounded  comrades,  despite  the 
deadly  fire  of  rifles  and  machine  guns;  and  after 
administering  to  them  in  a  shell  hole,  he  carried  the 
men,  one  at  a  time,  to  safety  On  September  28, 
after  being  painfully  wounded,  he  refused  to  go  to 
the  rear  until  he  had  rendered  first  aid  to  a  more 
seriously  wounded  comrade.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
James  Baxter,  Red  Hook,  Dutchess  County,  N.  Y. 

BAY,  ROLAND  W .  Corporal 

Company  C,  23d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne-aux-Arnes, 
France,  October  3,  1918.  Corpl.  Bay  went  out  50 
yards  in  front  of  the  line,  under  heavy  machine-gun 
fire,  and  brought  back  a  wounded  soldier.  Later 
he  carried  a  message  200  yards  through  a  heavy 
barrage  to  battalion  headquarters.  He  also  volun- 
teered to  bring  up  ammunition  under  heavy  fire, 
and  was  wounded  while  performing  that  mission. 
Home  address,  T.  A.  Bay,  father,  216  North  Broad- 
way Street,  Salem,  111. 

BAYLY,  HARRY  E.     .....       Sergeant 

Deceased.  Headquarters  Company,  353rd  In- 
fantry. For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Remonville,  France,  October  22,  1918.  When  the 
advance  was  checked  by  severe  machine-gun  fire. 
Sergeant  Bayly,  who  was  in  charge  of  a  one-pounder 
section,  volunteered  to  open  fire  on  the  nest  with  a 
Stokes  Mortar.  Holding  the  mortar  between  his 
legs,  he  put  it  in  action  immediately  and  silenced 
the  machine-gun  nest,  allowing  the  advance  to  con- 
tinue. Sergeant  Balyy  was  killed  by  shell  fire 
several  days  later.  Next  of  kin,  Allyn  R.  Bayly, 
father,  Tar  River,  Okla. 

BEACH,  WILLIAM  B.      .    Sergeant  (First  Class) 

Company  C,   Fourth  Engineers.     For  repeated 

acts  of  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  St. 

Thibaut,  France,  August  6  and  8,  1918.     Being  a 


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member  of  a  covering  detachment  sent  out  to  pro- 
tect a  detail  which  was  constructing  a  bridge  over 
the  Vesle  River,  Sergt.  Beach  voluntarily  left  his 
squad  and  fought  his  way  alone  down  the  river,  in 
order  to  locate  an  enemy  machine-gun  nest.  The 
flashes  from  his  automatic  rifle  drew  fire  from  the 
enemy,  and  he  was  forced  to  jump  into  the  river 
for  protection.  Swimming  back  to  his  squad,  he 
organized  a  detail  and  led  it  in  a  successful  attack  on 
the  hostile  position.  Two  nights  later,  after  this 
bridge  had  been  destroyed,  this  soldier,  with  three 
others,  volunteered  to  rebuild  the  bridge.  Under 
continuous  fire  from  the  enemy,  he  swam  the  river 
several  times,  and  set  the  posts  for  the  bridge,  there- 
by making  possible  the  infantry  attack  on  the  fol- 
lowing morning.  Home  address,  Frank  Lewis 
Beach,  father,  Colorado  City,  Colo. 

BEAL,  HAROLD  V Corporal 

Battery  A,  13th  Field  Artillery.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  Che'ry  Chartreuve, 
France,  August  13,  1918.  Corporal  Beal  displayed 
unusual  courage  in  repairing  shattered  telephone 
lines  during  a  heavy  barrage  under  direct  observa- 
tion by  the  enemy.  He  was  repeatedly  knocked 
down  by  concussion  of  shells  and  he  was  painfully 
wounded  in  the  shoulder  by  a  bursting  shell,  but  he 
continued  at  his  work  until  it  was  completed  with- 
out seeking  medical  aid.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Emma  L.  Beal,  Oak  Ridge,  Mo. 

BEAN,  FRANCIS  A Sergeant 

Company  A,  107th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Souplet,  France,  October 
18,  1918.  His  company  having  been  stopped  by 
heavy  enemy  machine-gun  fire,  Sergt.  Bean  and 
two  other  soldiers  worked  their  way  into  the  enemy 
position,  putting  out  of  action  two  hostile  machine 
guns.  They  then  proceeded  toward  a  dugout  near- 
by under  heavy  fire  and,  upon  encountering  a 
German  in  the  act  of  throwing  a  grenade  at  them, 
Sergt.  Bean  shot  him.  Reaching  the  entrance  to 
the  dugout,  they  forced  the  surrender  of  the  occu- 
pants, who  numbered  thirty-five,  including  three 
officers.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Fred  W.  Bean,  mother 
1566  Neilson  Avenue,  Utica,  N.  Y. 

BEAN,  RUFUS Sergeant 

Company  G,  7th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Cunel,  France,  October  11, 
1918.  Though  he  had  been  so  severely  gassed  as  to 
be  incapacitated  for  duty,  and  was  also  suffering 
from  a  painful  rupture,  Sergeant  Bean  remained  in 
command  of  his  platoon,  which  had  been  reduced  to 
two  squads,  and  led  it  under  heavy  artillery  and 
machine-gun  fire  in  an  attack  on  an  enemy  machine- 
gun  position,  killing  the  gunners  and  capturing  the 
gun.  With  conspicuous  bravery  he  directed  the 
consolidation  of  the  position  in  the  captured  trench, 
under  continuous  machine-gun  and  artillery  bar- 
rage. Home  address,  Rufus  Bean,  father,  302  Oak 
Street,  Poplar  Bluff,  Mo. 

BEANE,  JAMES  D.  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
22d  Aero  Squadron.  For  extraordinary  heroism 
in  action  near  Bantheville,  France,  October  29, 
1918.  When  Lieut.  Beane's  patrol  was  attacked  by 
eight  enemy  planes  (Fokker  type)  he  dived  into 
their  midst  in  order  to  divert  their  attention  from 
the  other  machines  of  his  group  and  shot  down  one 
of  the  Fokkers  in  flames.  Four  other  Fokkers  then 
joined  in  the  battle,  one  of  which  was  also  des- 
troyed by  this  officer.  Home  address,  Wilfrid 
Wheeler,  81  Sudbury  Road,  Concord,  Mass. 

BEAR,  ABSALOM  F.  .  .  Hospital  Apprentice 
U.  S.  N.,  attached  to  5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  St. 
Etienne,  France,  October  4,  1918.  During  a  heavy 
bombardment,  Apprentice  Bear  went  to  an  advan- 
ced observation  post,  dressed  the  wounds  of  a  com- 


rade, and  conducted  him  to  the  rear.    Home  address, 
Absalom  Bear,  father,  Iberia,  Mo. 

BEARD,  CORNELIUS Captain 

101st  Engineers.  On  March  17,  1918,  at  the 
front  near  Chavignon,  France,  he  was  knocked 
down  by  a  shell  explosion,  which  caused  him  to  lose 
consciousness.  Upon  regaining  consciousness  he 
searched  for  and  found  some  of  his  men.  During 
two  hours  he  assisted  Sergt.  Reed  and  Corpl. 
Belanger,  of  his  detachment,  back  to  the  trenches, 
part  of  the  time  under  fire  of  a  German  aviator  and 
of  German  artillery.  His  energy,  self-sacrifice,  and 
spirit  throughout  the  operation  were  of  the  highest 
order.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Anais  H.  Beard, 
mother,  1063  Beacon  Street,  Brookline,  Mass. 

BEARD,  EDWIN  L Private 

Company  M,  Twenty-third  Infantry.  After  his 
platoon  was  practically  wiped  out  and  had  been 
withdrawn  near  Chateau-Thierry,  France,  on  June 
6,  1918,  he  continued  forward  to  his  objective,  and 
remained  throughout  the  night  under  heavy  fire 
in  hope  of  keeping  the  ground  gained  until  rein- 
forcements came  up.  Home  address,  Mrs.  H.  H. 
Beard,  mother,  Redfield,  S.  D. 

BEARSS,  H.  I Colonel 

102d  Infantry,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Marcheville  and  Riaville, 
France,  September  26,  1918.  Col.  Bearss's  indomi- 
table courage  and  leadership  led  to  the  complete 
success  of  the  attack  by  two  battalions  of  his  regi- 
ment on  Marcheville  and  Riaville.  During  the 
attacks  these  two  towns  changed  hands  four  times, 
finally  remaining  in  our  possession  until  the  troops 
were  ordered  to  withdraw.  Under  terrific  machine- 
gun  and  artillery  fire,  Col.  Bearss  was  the  first  to 
enter  Marcheville,  where  he  directed  operations. 
Later,  upon  finding  his  party  completely  surrounded 
he  personally  assisted  in  fighting  the  enemy  off  with 
pistol  and  hand  grenades.  Home  address,  Mrs.  H. 
I.  Bearss,  wife,  Peru,  Ind. 

BEASLEY,  SHADWORTH  O.  .  .  .  Major 
Deceased.  Medical  Corps,  76th  Field  Artillery. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Les  Petit 
Bordeaux  Woods,  France,  July  14-16, 1918.  During 
the  entire  action  Maj.  Beasley  braved  the  danger 
of  continuous  shell  fire  by  constantly  searching  for 
wounded  and  administering  treatment.  Next  of  kin, 
Thomas  W.  Beasley,  19  Lancaster  Road,  Rich- 
mond, Eng. 

BEATO,  JOHN Corporal 

Company  H,  131st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Chipilly  Ridge,  France, 
August  9-10,  1918.  He  volunteered  and  led  a 
patrol  of  eight  men  which  located  an  enemy  nest, 
attacked  it  and  brought  back  forty  prisoners, 
among  them  two  wounded  officers.  Throughout 
the  fight  he  showed  marked  personal  bravery  and 
ability  in  leading  ration  parties  through  heavy 
enemy  barrages.  Home  address,  Anton  L.  Beato, 
father,  Chicago,  111. 

BEATON,  STANLEY  .  .  ...  Sergeant 
101st  Ambulance  Company.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Wadonville,  France,  Septem- 
ber 25,  1918.  Sergt.  Beaton  established  a  dressing 
station  outpost  under  extremely  heavy  shell  fire 
and  cared  for  his  wounded  companions  in  the  open 
under  fire  from  enemy  snipers  and  artillery.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  M.  K.  Beaton,  185  Davids  Avenue, 
Brookline,  Mass. 

BEATTIE,  MORSE  N.  B.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Sanitary  Detachment,  126th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Cierges, 
France,  July  31,  1913.  Voluntarily  leaving  shelter 
he  crossed  an  open  field,  subjected  to  heavy  machine- 


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gun  and  artillery  fire,  to  give  first  aid  to  wounded 
soldiers.  His  heroic  action  saved  the  lives  of  the 
wounded  men.  Home  address,  John  Beattie, 
brother,  Kalamazoo.  Mich. 

BEATTY,  GEORGE  S.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
7th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  le  Rocq  Ferme,  France,  July  15,  1918. 
Having  remained  at  battalion  headquarters,  after 
the  relief  of  his  battalion,  when  the  German  bar- 
rage, preceding  the  second  battle  of  the  Marne 
opened,  Lieutenant  Beatty,  realizing  the  gravi 
of  the  situation,  voluntarily  went  out  throu 
heavy  destructive  fire  on  a  reconnaissance  of 
front  lines,  and  obtained  information  which  could 
not  be  secured  in  any  other  manner.  He  encour- 
aged the  troops  by  his  disregard  for  personal  danger, 
and  gave  directions  for  the  defense  of  the  positions. 
It  being  necessary  for  him  to  remove  his  gas  mask 
in  order  to  accomplish  this  mission,  he  was  seriously 
burned  by  mustard  gas.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
George  S.  Beatty,  wife,  Clinton,  N.  C. 

BEATTY,  GEORGE  W Sergeant 

Medical  Detachment,  306th  Infantry.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  at  St.  Juvin,  France, 
September  15,  1918.  Sergt.  Beatty  went  forward 
to  dress  the  wounds  of  an  officer,  who  could  not  be 
brought  in  because  of  the  exceedingly  heavy  ma- 
chine-gun fire,  his  bravery  being  instrumental  in 
saying  the  officer's  life.  Throughout  the  entire  day 
this  soldier  worked  tirelessly  at  the  dressing  station 
under  heavy  shell  fire  until  he  was  completely  ex- 
hausted, showing  a  persistent  devotion  to  duty. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  George  W.  Beatty,  wife, 
1462  South  Sherman  Street,  Denver,  Colo. 

BEATY,  LESLIE  .  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  G,  119th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ribeauyille,  France,  October 
18,  1918.  When  enemy  machine-gun  fire  was  hold- 
ing up  the  advance  of  the  line,  Pvt.  Beaty  carried 
ammunition  forward  and  aided  a  comrade  to  knock 
an  enemy  nest  out  of  action  and  kill  a  sniper  who 
was  inflicting  heavy  losses  on  our  troops.  Home 
address,  Isaac  Beaty,  father,  Jamestown,  Tenn. 

BEAUCHAMP,  FELIX  ....  Captain 
5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne,  France,  October 
JM,  1918.  Capt.  Beauchamp  took  command  after 
his  company  commander  had  been  evacuated,  and 
despite  severe  wounds  participated  in  many  en- 
gagements, continuing  until  additional  wounds 
forced  his  withdrawal  from  the  field.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Felix  Beauchamp,  wife,  Sitka,  Alaska. 

BEAUVAIS,  WALTER  U.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  131st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  Harville,  France, 
November  10,  1918.  In  command  of  the  left  of 
the  assaulting  wave  when  it  was  held  up  by  machine- 
gun  fire,  he  placed  himself  in  an  exposed  position, 
where  he  could  command  a  view  of  the  enemy 
position,  and  shot  the  gunner,  thus  allowing  the 
resumption  of  the  advance.  He  exposed  himself 
continually  to  heavy  fire,  setting  an  example  of 
courage  and  coolness.  He  was  mortally  wounded 
later  in  the  performance  of  duty.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs. 
U.  F.  Beauvais,  mother,  155  Main  Street,  Toten- 
ville,  N.  Y. 

BECK,  ALBERT Sergeant 

C9mpany  D,  30th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Jaulgonne,  France,  July  23- 
26,  1918.  During  the  exceptionally  heavy  bom- 
bardment of  the  enemy  from  July  23  to  26,  Sergt. 
Beck  volunteered  and  carried  messages,  after  wire 
communication  had  been  destroyed,  and  runners 
wounded  by  the  heavy  firing.  He  also  aided  in 
guiding  parties  in  bringing  food  and  ammunition  to 


the  front  line.    Home  address,  Miss  Edna  Meyers, 
niece,  Magnet,  Ind. 

BECK,  CHARLES  L Private 

Company  M,  126th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Romagne,  France,  October 
14,  1918.  In  an  attack  on  Cote  Dame  Marie  the 
126th  Infantry  was  held  up,  owing  to  intense 
machine-gun  fire  and  grenades.  Pvt.  Beck  volun- 
teered as  a  member  of  a  combat  patrol,  which  cut 
through  the  enemy  lines,  captured  10  machine 
guns,  killed  or  captured  15  of  the  enemy,  and 
forced  a  large  number  to  surrender,  clearing  the 
Cote  Dame  Marie  of  the  enemy,  thus  enabling  the 
regiment  to  continue  their  advance.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  John  H.  Beck,  mother,  Westphalia,  Ind. 

BECK,  JOHN  I Corporal 

Company  F,  7th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Fossoy,  France,  July  15,  1918. 
After  the  remainder  of  his  platoon  had  become  cas- 
ualties, Corporal  Beck,  with  five  other  soldiers, 
succeeded  in  holding  his  platoon  position  against 
a  flank  attack  by  the  enemy,  inspiring  his  men  by 
his  courage  to  pour  a  deadly  fire  into  the  ranks  of 
the  approaching  Germans.  Though  he  was  woun- 
ded by  machine-gun  bullet,  he  refused  to  leave  his 
post  until  he  was  finally  ordered  to  be  evacuated. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  John  B.  Henden,  sister, 
Mclntyre,  Ga. 

BECKER,  FRED  H.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Vierzy,  France, 
July  18,  1918.  Lieut.  Becker  went  forward  in  ad- 
vance of  his  platoon  and  destroyed  a  machine-gun 
nest,  thereby  preventing  the  death  or  injury  of 
many  men  of  his  command.  His  self-sacrificing 
courage  permitted  his  platoon  to  advance,  but,  as 
he  completed  the  performance  of  this  noble  work, 
he  himself  was  killed.  Next  of  kin,  J.  B.  Becker, 
father,  224  Newell  Street,  Waterloo,  la. 

BECKWITH,  BRYAN  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Company  F,  119th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ypres,  Belgium,  August  25, 
1918.  At  imminent  peril  to  his  own  life,  Lieut. 
Beckwith  (then  a  sergeant)  and  two  companions 
extinguished  a  fire  in  an  ammunition  dump  caused 
by  a  bursting  shell,  thereby  preventing  the  explosion 
of  the  dump  and  saving  the  lives  of  a  large  number 
of  men  who  were  in  the  vicinity.  Home  address, 
Robert  B.  Beckwith,  Black  Mountain,  N.  C. 

BECQUART,  H  .  .  .  Marechal  Des  Logis 
Tank  Corps,  3d  B.  C.  L.  Artillery  d'Assaut, 
French  Army.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action 
near  Massif  Blanc  Mont,  France,  October  3-8,  1918. 
During  successive  attacks  by  the  Second  American 
Division,  this  noncommissioned  officer  displayed 
marked  courage  and  coolness.  Though  wounded,  he 
refused  to  be  evacuated,  remaining  on  duty  until 
the  end  of  the  fight.  His  bravery  was  an  inspiration 
to  those  near  him. 

BEEBE,  DAVID  C.  .  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Pilot,  50th  Aero  Squadron.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Mihiel,  France,  Septem- 
ber 13,  1918.  With  Second  Lieut.  Franklm  D. 
Bellows,  observer,  he  executed  a  reconnaissance 
mission  early  in  the  morning  of  the  second  day  of 
the  St.  Mihiel  offensive  in  spite  of  the  clouds,  high 
wind,  mist,  flying  at  an  altitude  of  only  300  meters 
and  without  protection  of  accompanying  battle 
planes.  Although  subjected  to  severe  fire  from 
ground  batteries,  they  penetrated  8  kilometers  be- 
hind the  German  lines.  His  motor  was  badly  dam- 
aged and  his  observer,  Lieut.  Bellows,  was  mortally 
wounded.  Despite  these  conditions  he  succeeded 
in  bringing  the  disabled  machine  to  his  lines.  Home 


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address,  C.   D.   Beebe,  father,  622  Jones  Street, 
Syracuse.  N.  Y. 

BEEBE,  LEWIS  C Captain 

30th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Crezancy,  France,  July  15,  1918. 
During  the  terrific  artillery  bombardment  of  the 
German  offensive  of  July  15,  1918,  Capt.  Beebe 
carried  a  wounded  man  300  yards  to  a  dressing 
station.  In  order  to  maintain  the  liaison  Capt. 
Beebe  made  repeated  trips  through  the  heavy  shel- 
ling, repairing  the  wires,  and  reestablishing  com- 
munication. Home  address,  Mrs.  Lewis  C.  Beebe, 
wife,  Cottage  Grove,  Ore. 

BEEBY,  ALBERT  E Corporal 

Company  A,  4th  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Vierzy,  France, 
July  19,  1918.  He  voluntarily  left  the  safety  of  the 
trench,  advanced  about  100  yards  in  the  open, 
under  heavy  artillery  fire,  and  carried  to  safety  a 
severely  wounded  marine.  Home  address,  William 
Beeby,  R.  F.  D.  2,  Hill  City,  Kansas. 

BEGLEY,  WILLIAM Private 

Deceased.  Company  G,  308th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Charlevaux, 
France,  October  2-6,  1918.  When  his  battalion 
was  surrounded  in  the  Argonne  Forest,  October 
3-7  Private  Begley  took  charge  of  his  squad,  after 
the  corporal  had  been  killed  and  despite  the  fact 
that  he  was  wounded  in  the  arm  by  a  machine-gun 
bullet,  encouraged  his  men  through  all  the  attacks 
of  the  four  days  until  he  was  killed  October  6. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Margaret  Begley,  155  Hunt- 
ington,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 

BEHAN,  JAMES  P Private 

Battery  A,  13th  Field  Artillery.  For  extraor- 
dinary heroism  in  action  near  Ch6ry  Chartreuve, 
France,  August  13,  1918.  Private  Behan  displayed 
unusual  courage  in  repairing  shattered  telephone 
lines  during  a  heavy  barrage,  under  direct  observa- 
tion by  the  enemy.  He  was  repeatedly  knocked 
down  by  concussion  of  shells,  and  his  helmet  was 
smashed  by  a  bursting  shell  but  he  continued  at  his 
work  until  it  was  completed  without  seeking 
medical  aid.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Mattie  W. 
Behan,  mother,  736  Market  Street,  New  Orleans, 
La. 

BEHRENDT,  AUGUST  F.  ...  Captain 
16th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Exermont,  France,  October  9,  1918.  On 
three  different  occasions,  Capt.  Behrendt  reorgan- 
ized his  command,  and,  placing  himself  in  the  lead, 
advanced  against  machine-gun  nests,  each  time  ac- 
complishing his  mission,  despite  severe  losses.  He 
led  a  patrol  against  a  nest,  which  was  firing  point- 
blank  on  his  troops,  continuing  after  half  his  patrol 
had  been  killed  or  wounded,  rushing  the  nest  and 
capturing  the  gun  and  crew.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Minna  Behrendt,  mother,  Benson,  Neb. 

BEIFUS,  MARTIN Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  M,  308th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Serval,  France, 
September  12,  1918.  During  the  advance  of  his 
platoon  he  went  out  alone  and  with  a  Chauchat 
rifle  and  grenades  drove  the  enemy  out  of  a  trench 
which  was  later  occupied  by  our  troops.  Mortally 
wounded,  he  continued  to  encourage  and  direct  his 
men  in  the  work  of  consolidating  the  position,  re- 
fusing to  be  evacuated  till  this  work  had  been 
accomplished.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  M.  L.  Lorance, 
5102  Fifth  Avenue,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 

BEINLICH,  HARRY  F Corporal 

Company  L,  108th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Souplet,  France,  October 
15,  1918.  Accompanied  by  an  officer  and  three 


other  soldiers,  he  made  a  reconnaissance  of  the 
River  La  Selle,  the  journey  being  made  under  con- 
stant and  heavy  machine-gun  fire.  To  secure  the 
desired  information  it  was  necessary  to  wade  the 
stream  for  the  entire  distance.  Home  address,  Miss 
Evelyn  Allen,  friend,  605  Magee  Street,  Elmira, 

BEIRD,  ROY  H Private 

78th  Company,  6th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  at  Blanc  Mont, 
France,  October  3, 1918.  When  the  advance  of  their 
company  was  held  up  by  enfilading  fire  from  a 
hostile  machine-gun  nest,  Pvt.  Beird  with  three 
other  soldiers,  volunteered  and  made  a  flank  attack 
on  the  nest  with  bombs  and  rifles,  killing  3  members 
of  the  crew  and  capturing  25  others,  together  with 
3  machine  guns.  Home  address  Mrs.  Emory  D. 
Beird,  mother,  Bluffs,  111. 

BELANGER,  EDWARD  A.  ...  Private 
Infantry.  At  Vaux,  July  1,  1918,  he  bravely 
attacked  eight  of  the  enemy,  killing  four  and  cap- 
turing four.  Home  address,  Michael  Belanger, 
North  Adams,  Mass. 

BELEFANT,  ABRAHAM  ....  Sergeant 
Headquarters  C9mpany,  307th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  St.  Pierre- 
mont,  France,  November  4,  1918.  After  passing 
through  a  heavily  bombarded  area,  he  learned  that 
a  soldier  of  his  platoon  had  been  wounded  and  had 
fallen  in  the  shelled  area.  He  at  once  volunteered 
and  went  back  for  him,  assisted  in  bringing  him  to 
a  place  of  safety,  and  later  helped  to  carry  him 
through  another  shelled  area  to  the  first-aid  station. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary  Belefant,  mother,  511 
Willoughby  Avenue,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 

BELFRY,  EARL Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  H.  6th  Regiment,  U.  S. 
M  C.  He  showed  exceptional  courage,  in  the  capture 
of  Bouresches,  France,  on  June  6,1918,  entering  the 
town  after  being  wounded  and  taking  leading  part 
in  forcing  the  machine  guns  of  the  enemy  to 
evacuate.  Next  of  kin,  George  Edgar  Belfry, 
father,  4213  Grand  Boulevard,  Chicago,  111. 

BELK,  EDD  ....  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  G,  60th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Cunel,  France,  October  12, 
1918.  Although  seriously  wounded  and  ordered  to 
the  rear,  Pvt.  Belk  continued  in  the  advance  with 
his  company  through  an  intense  barrage  of  artillery 
and  machine-gun  fire.  Later  in  the  day  he  had  his 
wound  dressed,  and  was  tagged  for  evacuation,  but 
returned  to  his  company  and  continued  on  active 
duty  with  his  organization.  Home  address,  Henry 
Belk,  father,  Iberia,  Mo. 

BELKO,  JOHN  G.  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  A,  110th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Montblainville,  France,  Sep- 
tember 27,  1918.  Private  Belko  made  several  trips 
under  heavy  fire,  carrying  wounded  comrades  to 
shelter.  On  the  same  day  he  advanced  alone  60 
yards  ahead  of  the  line  under  heavy  machine-gun 
fire  and  drove  off  about  20  of  the  enemy,  who  had 
been  harassing  his  company  with  rifle  grenade  fire. 
He  was  later  wounded  in  action.  Home  address, 
John  Belko,  father,  Braddock,  Pa. 

BELL,  A.  H.  Jr  .  .  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  4th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Lea  Franquettes  Farm, 
France,  July  23,  1918.  While  acting  as  battalion 
gas  officer,  Lieut.  Bell  volunteered  and  took  charge 
of  a  squad  of  men,  captured  a  machine  gun  and 
eight  prisoners.  He  was  killed  while  attempting  to 


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take  a  second  machine  gun.  Home  address,  Albert 
H.  Bell,  ST.,  father,  423  South  Main  Street,  Greens- 
burg,  Pa. 

BELL,  BLAKE Private 

Headquarters  Company,  4th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Cunel,  France, 
October  20,  1918.  When  all  superiors  of  the  platoon 
had  become  casualties,  Pvt.  Bell  assumed  command, 
and  efficiently  conducted  the  operations.  When  his 
guns  had  been  put  out  of  action,  he  personally  sal- 
vaged the  parts  and  resumed  fire.  When  relieved, 
he  safely  conducted  the  remnants  of  the  platoon 
from  the  line.  Home  address,  William  Bell,  bro- 
ther, Kinde,  Mich. 

BELL,  FRANK Private 

Company  D,  358th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Fay-en-Haye,  France,  Sep- 
tember 12,  1918.  Pvt.  Bell  saved  the  lives  of  thirty 
of  his  comrades  by  coming  out  of  a  dugout,  into 
which  the  Germans  were  throwing  grenades,  shoot- 
ing the  leader  and  dispersing  the  remainder  of  the 
party.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Ora  Bell,  wife,  Vian, 
Okla. 

BELL,  FRANK  J Private 

Company  A,  128th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Gesnes,  France,  October  6, 
1918.  Private  Bell,  while  acting  as  a  runner,  re- 
peatedly volunteered  to  take  the  place  of  other  run- 
ners who  had  become  exhausted,  and  delivered  mes- 
sages under  severe  enemy  artillery  and  machine-gun 
fire.  On  the  night  of  October  6,  while  on  an  impor- 
tant mission,  he  received  a  painful  wound  in  the 
hand.  He,  nevertheless,  continued  on  and  deliv- 
ered his  message.  On  his  return  to  battalion  head- 
quarters, he  refused  to  be  evacuated,  dressed  the 
wound  himself,  and  continued  in  the  capacity  of 
runner.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Frank  J.  Bell,  wife, 
935  Washington  Boulevard,  Chicago,  111. 

BELL,  GEORGE .          Private 

Company  E,  366th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Lesseux,  September  4,  1918. 
Although  he  was  severely  wounded,  Pvt.  Bell  re- 
mained at  his  post  and  continued  to  fight  a  superior 
enemy  force  which  had  attempted  to  enter  our  lines, 
thereby  preventing  the  success  of  an  enemy  raid  in 
force.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Clara  Bell,  mother, 
Route  2,  Athens,  Ala. 

BELL,  GLENN  A Corporal 

Company  D,  359th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Villers-devant-Dun,  France, 
November  2,  1918.  Corpl.  Bell  was  wounded  in  the 
arm  by  machine-gun  fire,  but  in  spite  of  his  injury 
continued  to  lead  his  squad  and  assisted  in  taking 
several  machine-gun  nests.  Home  address,  W.  P. 
Bell,  father,  R.  R.  No.  1,  Barry,  Tex. 

BELL,  JOE     . Sergeant 

Company  I,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  F9r  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Chateau-Thierry, 
France,  June  23,  1918.  Sergt.  Bell,  after  becoming 
separated  from  his  own  platoon,  attached  himself 
to  another  platoon  of  the  company,  and,  learning 
that  all  the  runners  who  had  attempted  to  carry 
important  messages  had  been  killed  or  wounded, 
immediately  volunteered  and  made  several  trips 
across  an  open  area  subjected  to  a  continuous  and 
intense  barrage  of  artillery  and  machine-gun  fire. 
He  performed  this  important  mission  despite  the 
fact  that  he  was  almost  exhausted  when  he  joined 
the  platoon.  Home  address,  Gertrude  Hawlins, 
aunt.  1104  Cummins  Street,  Memphis,  Tenn. 

BELL,  JOHN  A.     ......         Sergeant 

Machine  Gun  Company,  363rd  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Waereghem, 
Belgium,  October  31,  1918.  Sergt.  Bell  showed 


great  devotion  to  duty  and  extreme  bravery  under 
fire,  when  he  refused  to  leave  the  field  until  ordered 
to  do  so  after  his  arm  had  been  so  badly  wounded 
that  amputation  was  necessary,  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Katherine  Bell,  mother,  1010  White  Street,  Cham- 
paign, 111. 

BELL,  WILLIAM  B Corporal 

Company  I,  125th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Cierges,  France,  July  31, 
1918.  When  his  company  was  held  up  by  severe 
machine-gun  fire  from  the  right  flank,  Corpl.  Bell 
voluntarily  went  out  in  front  of  our  lines  and  carried 
a  wounded  comrade  to  cover  and  administered  first 
aid.  Home  address,  Thomas  Alvin  Bell,  father, 
R.  F.  D.  2,  Box  E-24,  Gordonsville,  Va. 

BELL,  WILLIAM  Z Private 

Deceased.  Company  C,  108th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  east  of  Grandpre, 
France,  October  15th  1918.  Pvt.  Bell,  serving  as 
stretcher  bearer  during  two  attacks,  with  excep- 
tional bravery  and  disregard  of  danger  exposed 
himself  during  an  intense  artillery  bombardment 
to  assist  a  wounded  soldier  in  imminent  need  of 
first  aid  and  was  killed  at  his  work  by  an  enemy 
shell.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Zula  Bell,  mother,  Route 
C,  Box  63,  Marianna,  Fla. 

BELLOWS,  FRANKLIN  D.  Second  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  Observer,  50th  Aero  Squadron.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  St.  Mihiel, 
France,  September  13,  1918.  Second  Lieut.  Bel- 
lows, with  Second  Lieut.  David  C.  Beebe,  pilot, 
executed  a  reconnaissannce  mission  early  in  the 
morning  of  the  second  day  of  the  St.  Mihiel  offensive 
in  spite  of  low  clouds,  high  winds,  and  mist,  flying 
at  an  altitude  of  only  300  meters,  and  without  pro- 
tection of  accompanying  battle  planes.  Although 
subjected  to  severe  fire  from  ground  batteries,  they 
penetrated  8  kilometers  beyond  the  German  lines. 
Lieut.  Beebe's  motor  was  badly  damaged,  and  Lieut. 
Bellows  was  mortally  wounded  and  died  just  after 
the  disabled  machine  landed  safely  in  friendly 
territory.  Next  of  kin,  John  A.  Bellows,  father, 
1109  Greenwood  Avenue,  Wilmette,  111. 

BELONGEA,  WILLIAM  A.  ...  Corporal 
Deceased.  Company  M,  125th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  northeast  of  Cha- 
teau-Thierry, France,  July  31,  1918.  With  the  as- 
sistance of  another  soldier,  Corporal  Belongea 
dragged  a  wounded  comrade  to  his  own  trench,  a 
distance  of  150  yards,  through  an  intense  barrage  of 
machine-gun  and  artillery  fire.  Next  of  kin,  Sadie 
Belongea,  Sly  Gould  City,  Mich. 

BELT,  BILLIE  W Corporal 

Company  B,  314th  Motor  Supply  Train.  When 
an  enemy  shell  struck  a  truck  loaded  with  gasoline, 
killing  two  men  and  wounding  several  others,  Corpl. 
Belt  rushed  to  the  burning  truck,  in  spite  of  the 
danger  from  the  exploding  bidons  of  gasoline,  pulled 
one  of  the  men  from  beneath  the  burning  truck  and 
extinguished  the  flames  on  his  clothing.  He  then 
returned  and  attempted  to  rescue  another  man  but 
was  unable  to  do  so.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Martha 
Belt,  wife,  Windsor,  Mo. 

BELZER,  WILLIAM  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Air  Service,  observer,  Observation  Group,  4th 
Corps.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Jaulny,  France,  September  12-13, 1918.  On  Septem- 
ber 12  Lieut.  Belzer,  observer,  and  First  Lieut. 
Wallace  Coleman,  pilot,  while  on  an  artillery  sur- 
veillance mission,  were  attacked  by  an  enemy 
plane.  They  waited  until  the  enemy  was  at  close 
range  and  then  fired  50  rounds  directly  into  the 
vital  parts  of  the  enemy  machine,  which  was  seen 
to  disappear  out  of  control.  The  next  day  Lieuts. 
Belzer  and  Coleman,  while  on  a  reconnaissance 


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mission,  were  attacked  by  seven  enemy  aircraft. 
They  unhesitatingly  opened  fire,  but  owing  to  their 
guns  being  jammed  were  forced  to  withdraw  to  our 
lines  where,  clearing  the  jam,  they  returned  to 
finish  the  mission.  Their  guns  again  jammed,  and 
they  were  driven  back  by  a  large  patrol  of  enemy 
planes.  After  skillful  maneuvering  they  succeeded 
in  putting  one  gun  into  use  and  returned  a  third 
time,  only  to  be  driven  back.  Undaunted,  they 
returned  the  fourth  time  and  accomplished  their 
mission,  transmitting  valuable  information  to  the 
Infantry  headquarters.  Home  address,  Frank  B. 
Belzer,  Glasgow,  Mont. 

BENDER,  JOHN Private 

Deceased.  Company  B,  4th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Les  Franzuettes 
Farm,  France  July  23,  1918.  Pvt.  Bender  crawled 
forward  and  continued  to  fire  into  a  machine-gun 
nest  until  he  was  killed.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Hanna 
Mruz,  sister,  508  E.  Avenue,  Mount  Carmel,  Pa. 

BENEFIELD,  CORBETT  ....  Corpora1 
Deceased.  Company  E,  142nd  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  St.  Eitenne, 
France,  October  8,  1918.  Wounded  in  the  arm  by 
a  machine-gun  bullet  while  leading  his  squad 
through  enemy  entanglements,  Corpl.  Benefield 
rallied  his  men  and  led  them  in  an  attack  on  the 
machine  gun,  which  was  enfilading  the  line,  and 
captured  the  gun  with  its  entire  crew.  Continuing 
on  despite  his  wound,  he  was  killed  shortly  after- 
ward while  leading  his  squad  under  a  heavy  enemy 
bombardment.  Home  address,  Tom  Benefield, 
father,  Caddo,  Okla. 


BENELL,  OTTO  E. 

135th      Aero      Squadron. 


Second  Lieutenant 
For  extraordinary 

heroism  in  action  near  Thiaucourt,  France,  Septem- 
ber 12,  1918,  Lieut.  Benell  went  out  on  a  two-hour 
counter  attack  artillery  adjustment  under  adverse 
weather  conditions.  Soon  after  he  suffered  an  ac- 
cident to  his  right  hand,  which  made  it  useless.  In 
spite  of  this  injury,  he  continued  to  operate  his 
wireless  key  with  his  left  hand,  directing  the  fire 
of  the  batteries  on  concentrations  behind  the  enemy 
lines.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary  Benell,  mother 
R.  F.  D.  No.  2,  P.  O.  Box  111,  Fort  Collins,  Colo. 

BENJAMIN,  RAY  N.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
2d  Engineers.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Blanc  Mont,  France,  October  6,  1918. 
While  commanding  a  detachment  of  wire  cutters 
working  in  advance  of  the  Infantry,  Lieut.  Ben- 
jamin was  painfully  wounded  by  a  shell  fragment, 
but  he  refused  to  leave  his  men  until  his  mission  was 
accomplished  and  the  advance  of  the  Infantry  as- 
sured. Home  address,  S.  M.  Benjamin,  Gravcourt, 
S.  C. 

BENJAMIN,  WILLIAM  F.  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Company  H,  307th  Infantry  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Chateau-Diable,  near  Fismes, 
France,  August  27,  1918.  Although  severely 
wounded  in  the  first  minutes  of  a  three-hour  engage- 
ment, he  continued  to  lead  his  platoon  with  entire 
disregard  of  personal  safety,  and  although  suffering 
intensely  from  his  wounds,  he  refused  to  be  eva- 
cuated until  the  action  was  over  and  he  had  found 
cover  for  his  men.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Sarah 
Benjamin,  804  East  169th  Street,  New  York  City. 

BENNETT,  JACK Sergeant 

Company  K,  llth  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Louppy,  France,  November 
10,  1918.  Sergt.  Bennett  led  a  patrol  in  a  flank  at- 
tack on  a  machine-gun  nest  which  was  holding  up 
the  advance,  and  though  half  of  his  party  was 
killed  or  wounded,  he  succeeded  in  putting  the  gun 
out  of  action.  Coming  under  the  fire  of  another 
machine  gun,  he  was  forced  to  take  cover  till  after 


dark  when  he  returned  to  our  lines,  bringing  with 
him  the  wounded  men.  Home  address,  Ed .  Bennett, 
Tulsa.  Okla. 

BENOIT,  HENRY  N Private 

Company  D,  361st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Gesnes,  France,  September 
26, — October  4,  1918.  During  eight  days  of  action 
while  acting  in  the  capacity  of  runner  between  his 
company  and  battalion  headquarters,  Pvt.  Benoit 
was  constantly  subjected  to  a  heavy  shell  fire,  but 
performed  his  mission  without  thought  of  personal 
danger,  carrying  the  many  messages  promptly  and 
successfully.  Home  address,  Henry  Benoit,  Jr., 
Gare  de  Ceicelles,  Cant  Neuchattel,  Switzerland. 

BENSON,  ANDREW  A Private 

Medical  Detachemnt,  1st  Gas  Regiment.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Bantheville, 
France,  November  1,  1918.  Severely  wounded  by 
shell  fire,  Pvt.  Benson  continued  to  give  first  aid  to 
the  wounded  until  struck  the  second  time.  After 
receiving  the  second  wound  be  remained  on  duty, 
giving  directions  for  the  care  of  other  wounded. 
Home  address,  John  Benson,  father,  Bertgand,  Neb. 

BENTLEY,  RICHARD  E Corporal 

Company  L,  108th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Souplet,  France,  October 
15,  1918.  Accompanied  by  an  officer  and  three 
other  soldiers,  he  made  a  reconnaissance  of  the 
River  La  Selle,  the  journey  being  made  under  con- 
stant and  heavy  machine-gun  fire.  To  secure  the 
desired  information  it  was  necessary  to  wade  the 
stream  for  the  entire  distance.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
William  Bentley,  mother,  Horseheads,  N.  Y. 

BENTON,  HARWOOD  O.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
137th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Montrebeau  Woods,  France,  September 
29,  1918.  When  the  advance  of  his  company  had 
been  checked  and  forced  back  into  the  woods  Lieut. 
Benton,  although  himself  wounded,  went  into  an 
open  field  and,  under  heavy  machine-gun  fire, 
rescued  two  wounded  comrades.  He  remained  in 
action  despite  his  wounds  for  three  days,  when  he 
was  ordered  to  the  hospital  by  the  battalion  com- 
mander. Home  address,  Otis  L.  Benton,  father, 
Oberlin,  Kansas. 

BENZ,  CEDRIC  CHARLES  First  Lieutenant 
1 1 1th  Infantry.  While  trying  to  assist  a  wounded 
companion  in  the  attack  on  Hill  204,  west  of 
Chateau-Thierry,  France,  July  1,  1918,  he  dis- 
covered a  party  of  Germans,  and  with  the  aid  of 
two  wounded  soldiers  boldly  rushed  them  and  made 
38  prisoners,  Home  address,  John  Benz,  father, 
1023  Brownsville  Road,  Garrick,  Pittsburg,  Pa. 

BERG,  JOHN  N Corporal 

Company  C,  317th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Sommauthe,  France,  Nov- 
ember 4,  1918.  Corpl.  Berg  led  his  squad  under 
heavy  machine-gun  fire  in  an  attack  on  a  machine- 
gun  nest,  capturing  two  machine  guns,  killing  the 
gunners,  and  driving  off  the  remainder  of  the  crews. 
With  his  squad  he  held  the  position  for  one  hour, 
until  the  arrival  of  the  rest  of  his  company.  Home 
address,  Nels  Berg,  father,  Crosby,  Pa. 

BERG,  JOSEPH Private 

C9mpany  G,  167th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Croix  Rouge  Farm,  north- 
east of  Chateau-Thierry,  France,  July  27th  1918. 
When  his  company  was  in  action  near  Hill  No.  212, 
Pvt.  Berg  was  posted  as  lookout  while  his  company 
was  intrenching.  He  observed  the  enemy  bringing 
forward  machine  guns  through  the  wheat  fields  to 
place  them  in  position.  Waiting  until  they  were 
within  close  range,  he  exposed  himself  to  heavy 
machine-gun  and  artillery  fire  and  succeeded  in 


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killing  or  disabling  the  crews  of  three  machine  guns, 
thus  saving  his  company  from  heavy  casualties. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Katie  Berg,  Mount  Vernon, 
Washington. 

BERGASSE,  HERMAN  J.     .  First  Sergeant 

Company  A,  308th  Infantry-  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Binarville,  France,  Septem- 
ber 28,  1918.  Assuming  command  of  the  company 
after  his  commanding  officer  had  become  a  casualty 
Sergt.  Bergasse  led  a  formidable  attack  on  an 
enemy  machine-gun  emplacement,  silencing  two 
guns  in  the  nest,  and  permitting  the  further  advance 
of  his  battalion.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Charles 
Wirth,  sister,  431  East  Eighty-second  Street,  New 
York  City. 

BERGEN,  WILLIAM  J Private 

Deceased.  Company  K,  165th  Infantry.  On 
duty  as  a  litter  bearer  in  action  near  Villers-sur 
Fere,  France,  July  28,  1918,  he  was  killed  while 
going  into  heavy  machine-gun  and  shell  fire  to  rescue 
the  wounded.  He  had  worked  tirelessly  and  fear- 
lessly throughout  the  attack  on  the  enemy  north 
of  the  River  Ourcq.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  William  J. 
Bergen,  2472  Marion  Avenue,  New  York  City. 

BERGSTEIN,  ALFRED  M.  .  First  Lieutenant 
Medical  Corps,  18th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Exermont,  France,  October 
8,  1918.  Under  heavy  shell  fire,  Lieut.  Bergstein 
cared  for  the  wounded,  although  he  had  been 
severely  wounded  and  was  suffering  great  pain.  He 
refused  to  be  evacuated  until  all  the  wounded  had 
been  treated.  Home  address,  Samuel  Bergstein, 
624  Minorsville  Street,  Potts ville,  Pa. 

BERKLEY,  GEORGE  .  .  First  Sergeant 
Company  K,  llth  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Cunel,  France,  October  14- 
18,  1918.  After  all  the  officers  of  his  company  had 
been  killed  or  wounded,  Sergt.  Berkley  successfully 
led  his  men  until  compelled,  through  wounds,  to 
leave  the  field.  Home  address,  Finer  F.  Berkley, 
father,  Golden  Pond,  Ky. 

BERKELEY,  THEODORE  I.  Second  Lieutenant 
4th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Mont  St.  Pere,  France,  July  23,  1918. 
While  in  an  open  field  swept  by  heavy  machine-gun 
and  rifle  fire,  Lieut.  Berkeley  was  ordered  by  his 
battalion  commander  to  seek  cover  in  the  woods; 
but  seeing  a  wounded  man  farther  to  the  front,  he 
went  to  his  aid  and  brought  him  to  a  place  of  safety. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  William  Jones  Romaine, 
mother,  Steadley  Road,  Morristown,  N.  J. 

BERKOMPAS,  OLIUS Bugler 

Deceased.  Company  I,  125th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Romagne, 
France,  October  11,  1918.  In  the  attack  on  Hill 
258  he  volunteered  to  carry  messages  from  his  com- 
pany in  the  attacking  line  to  the  battalion  post  of 
command.  In  order  to  reach  the  post  of  command 
it  was  necessary  to  cross  an  open  area  of  about  500 
yards  in  width,  subjected  to  intense  machine-gun 
fire  and  under  direct  observation  of  the  enemy.  He 
was  killed  while  engaged  in  this  mission.  Next  of 
kin,  T.  Berkompas,  father,  Rudyard,  Mich. 

BERNHEIMER,  LOUIS  G.  .  First  Lieutenant 
Pilot,  88th  Aero  Squadron.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Fismes,  France,  August  11, 
1918,  together  with  John  W.  Jordan,  second  Lieut., 
7th  Field  Artillery;  observer;  Roger  W.  Hitchcock, 
Second  Lieut.,  Pilot;  James  S.  D.  Burns,  deceased, 
Second  Lieut.,  101st  Field  Artillery,  observer; 
Philip  R.  Babcock,  First  Lieut.,  pilot;  Joseph  A. 
Palmer,  Second  Lieut.,  15th  Field  Artillery,  ob- 
server, Joel  H.  McClendon,  deceased,  First  Lieut., 
Pilot;  and  Charles  W.  Plummer,  deceased,  Second 


Lieut.,  101st  Field  Artillery,  all  attached  to  the 
same  squadron. 

Under  the  protection  of  three  pursuit  planes,  all 
carrying  a  pilot  and  observer,  Lieuts.  Burnheimer 
and  Jordan,  in  charge  of  a  photo  plane,  carried  out 
successfully  a  hazardous  photographic  mission  over 
the  enemy's  lines  to  the  River  Aisne.  The  four 
American  ships  were  attacked  by  12  enemy  battle 
planes.  Lieut.  Bernheimer,  by  cooly  and  skillfully 
manuevering  his  ship,  and  Lieut.  Jordan,  by  ac- 
curate operation  of  his  machine  gun,  in  spite  of 
wounds  in  the  shoulder  and  leg,  aided  materially  in 
the  victory  which  came  to  the  American  ships,  and 
returned  safely  with  36  valuable  photographs. 

The  pursuit  plane  operated  by  Lieuts.  Hitchcock 
and  Burns  was  disabled  while  these  two  officers 
were  fighting  effectively.  Lieut.  Burns  was  mortal- 
ly wounded  and  his  body  jammed  the  controls. 
After  a  headlong  fall  of  2,500  meters,  Lieut.  Hitch- 
cock succeeded  in  regaining  control  of  this  plane  and 
piloted  it  back  to  the  airdrome. 

Lieuts.  McClendon  and  Plummer  were  shot 
down  and  killled  after  a  vigorous  combat  with  five 
of  the  enemy  planes.  Lieuts.  Babcock  and  Palmer, 
by  gallant  and  skillful  fighting,  aided  in  driving  off 
the  German  planes  and  were  materially  responsible 
for  the  successful  execution  of  the  photographic 
mission. 

Lieut.  Bernheimer  is  also  awarded  an  oak-leaf 
cluster  for  the  following  act  of  extraordinary  hero- 
ism in  action  near  Tailly,  France,  November  2, 
1918. 

Lieut.  Bernheimer  and  First  Lieut.  Ralph  P. 
Bagby,  observer,  on  their  own  initatiye,  went  on  a 
reconnaissance  mission,  flying  15  kilometers  be- 
hind the  German  lines,  securing  valuable  infor- 
mation, the  condition  of  the  bridges  across  the 
Meuse  River  and  enemy  activity  in  the  back  areas, 
and  harassing  enemy  troops.  Home  address, 
Sidney  Bernheimer,  father,  138  East  72nd  Street, 
New  York  City. 

BERNIER,  OLIVER  D.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Chateau-Thierry,  France 
June  6,  1918.  Exposing  himself  to  very  heavy  con- 
centrated machine-gun  and  rifle-fire,  Lieut.  Bernier 
rushed  ahead  and  broke  down  a  strong  wire  fence, 
thereby  preventing  a  delay  in  his  progress  and  con- 
sequent exposure  of  his  men  to  fire.  Home  address , 
Oliver  F.  Bernier,  father,  1225  West  Belden  Avenue, 
Syracuse,  N.  Y. 

BERNSTEIN,  DAVID Corporal 

Company  F,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Blanc  Mont, 
France,  October  5,  1918.  Learning  that  a  number 
of  wounded  soldiers  were  lying  in  No  Man's  Land, 
Corpl.  Bernstein  immediately  volunteered  to  help 
carry  them  in.  He  made  several  trips  over  an  area 
constantly  shelled  and  subjected  to  machine-gun 
and  rifle  fire.  Home  address,  Israel  Margulis, 
uncle,  427  East  134th  Street,  New  York,  N.  Y. 

BERRY,  BENJAMIN  I.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  5th  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Montblanc, 
France,  October  4-6,  1918.  Upon  hearing  that  his 
company  commander  had  been  killed  and  that  the 
second  in  command  was  wounded,  Lieut.  Berry  went 
immediately  to  the  front  line  and  took  command. 
On  October  5,  1918,  he  was  wounded  in  the  head 
and  the  surgeon  ordered  him  evacuated.  Lieut. 
Berry  removed  the  evacuation  tag  and  went  to  the 
front  line,  where  he  remained  for  24  hours.  Al- 
though in  a  weakened  condition,  he  pers9nally 
guided  the  company  after  they  had  been  relieved. 
Next  of  kin,  R.  E.  Berry,  brother,  Carizozo,  N.  Mex. 

BERRY,  BENJAMIN  S Major 

U.  S.  M.  C.  He  led  his  men  in  a  gallant  attack 
across  and  into  the  Bois  de  Belleau,  France,  north- 


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west  of  Chateau-Thierry,  on  the  afternoon  of  June 
6,  1918,  inspiring  them  to  deeds  of  valor  by  his  ex- 
ample. When  he  reached  the  edge  of  the  woods  he 
fell,  severely  wounded.  Nevertheless  he  arose  and 
made  a  final  dash  of  30  yards  across,  through  a 
storm  of  bullets,  and  reached  again  the  first  wave 
of  his  command,  before  yielding  to  exhaustion  from 
his  injury.  Home  address,  Mrs.  B.  S.  Berry,  wife, 
510  West  123rd  Street,  New  York  City. 

BERRY,  THOMAS  A Private 

Company  E,  357th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Vilcey,  France,  September  12, 
1918.  Private  Berry  was  a  member  of  a  patrol, 
cleaning  up  a  trench,  when  an  enemy  grenade  was 
thrown  into  the  midst  of  the  group.  With  notable 
presence  of  mind  and  entire  disregard  for  his  own 
safety,  Private  Berry  seized  the  grenade  and  threw 
it  over  the  parapet,  where  it  exploded  an  instant 
later,  thereby  saving  the  lives  of  his  comrades. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Velma  Berry,  wife,  Morrison, 
Okla. 

BERRY,  WAYNE  R Private 

Company  B,  140th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Exermont,  France,  Sept- 
ember 29,  1918.  Although  seriously  wounded,  Pvt. 
Berry  disregarding  the  danger,  advanced  alone  on 
a  reconnaissance  under  heavy  machine-gun  fire, 
and  brought  back  important  information  of  the 
enemy.  Home  address,  Oliver  Cates  Berry,  R.  F.  D. 
No.  4,  Boonville,  Mo. 

BERRY,  WILLIAM Private 

Company  A,  61st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Lion-devant-Dun,  France, 
November  7,  1918.  In  the  attack  on  the  town  of 
Lion-devant-Dun,  Pvt.  Berry's  company  was 
halted  by  heavy  machine-gun  fire.  Advancing 
ahead  and  urging  his  comrades  to  follow,  he  suc- 
ceeded in  gaining  a  foothold  in  the  town  until  he 
was  felled  by  the  murderous  fire  of  the  enemy  guns. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Sarah  Berry,  mother,  232 
Union  Street,  Lockport,  N.  Y. 

BERRYHILL,  JOHN  W.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  D,  120th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt,  France,  Sept- 
ember 29,  1918.  With  eight  other  soldiers,  com- 
prising the  company  headquarters  detachment,  he 
assisted  his  company  commander  in  cleaning  out 
enemy  dugouts  along  a  canal  and  capturing  242 
prisoners.  Home  address,  Mrs.  John  W.  Berryhill, 
wife,  Charlotte,  N.  C. 

BERTRAND, Captain 

Deceased.  French  Army.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Blanc  Mont  Ridge,  France, 
October  3rd,  1918.  While  attached  to  the  Second 
American  Division  he  led  his  company  of  tanks  into 
the  fight  under  terrific  shell  and  machine-gun  fire. 
He  set  an  example  of  coolness  and  bravery  to  all 
about  him,  being  conspicuous  for  his  devotion  to 
duty,  in  the  performance  of  which  he  was  killed  by 
the  enemy  fire. 

BESS,  ROY  A Private 

Company  L,  355th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Beaufort,  France,  Novem- 
ber 4,  1918.  Although  wounded  by  machine-gun 
fire,  Pvt.  Bess  refused  first  aid,  and  continued  in  the 
engagement  for  two  days  without  treatment.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Catherine  Tallan,  mother,  Glen 
Allen,  Mo. 

BESSINGER,  EDWARD  ....  Corporal 
Deceased.  Headquarters  Company,  15th  Field 
Artillery.  For  repeated  acts  of  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Chateau-Thierry,  France, 
and  near  Thiaucourt,  France,  June  1,  July  1,  and 
September  17,  1918.  Near  Chateau-Thierry,  Corpl. 


Bessinger  repeatedly  exposed  himself  to  heavy 
shell  and  gas  bombardments  in  order  to  maintain 
telephone  communication  between  the  Infantry 
and  Artillery  posts  of  command.  Near  Thiaucourt, 
on  September  17,  he  accompanied  the  first  wave  of 
Infantry  carrying  a  projector,  and,  in  spite  of  the 
heavy  shell  fire,  kept  the  Artillery  informed  of  the 
progress  of  the  attack.  He  was  killed  near  Bomme, 
France,  on  October  7,  while  in  the  faithful  perfor- 
mance of  his  duty.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Mabel 
Hanson,  stepmother,  1427  Rhine  Street,  Chicago, 

BEST,  EDWARD  G Private 

Company  E,  305th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  the  Forest  of  Argonne,  France, 
October  3,  1918.  During  an  attack  on  a  series  of 
strong  enemy  machine-gun  nests,  Pvt.  Best  took 
charge  of  company  liaison  and  voluntarily  carried 
messages  to  all  the  platoons  of  the  company,  ex- 
posing himself  fearlessly  to  sweeping  machine-gun 
fire.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Belle  Preston,  mother, 
306  West  47th  Street,  New  York  City. 

BEVAN,  STANLEY Sergeant 

Company  D,  15th  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  at  Brieulles,  France, 
November  3-4,  1918.  When  the  foot  bridges  over 
the  Meuse  River  were  destroyed  by  artillery  fire, 
Sergt.  Bevan  volunteered  and  assisted  in  repairing 
the  damage  under  violent  machine-gun  fire.  On 
the  night  of  November  4,  while  leading  his  platoon 
across  the  foot  bridge,  part  of  it  was  blown  away 
and  he  fell  into  the  water,  but,  pulling  himself  out, 
he  continued  to  lead  his  men,  regardless  of  the  cold 
and  extreme  fatigue.  Later,  he  exposed  himself  to 
the  enemy  fire  while  carrying  a  wounded  man  to  a 
place  of  safety.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Harriet  Bevan, 
mother,  Frostburg,  Md. 

BICKFORD,  ERNEST  E Corporal 

Deceased.  Company  H,  16th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Soissons, 
France,  July  18,  1918.  Without  assistance  he  at- 
tacked an  enemy  machine-gun  which  was  located 
in  a  tree  and  dislodged  the  gun,  but  was  himself 
killed  while  performing  this  courageous  duty.  Next 
of  kin,  Mrs.  Jesse  Bickford,  North  English,  La. 

BICKNELL,  LEROY  A Sergeant 

Company  D,  9th  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  during  the  Argonne- 
Meuse  operations  October  9-26,  1918.  With  no 
Infantry  support,  his  platoon  withstood  an  enemy 
attack  for  two  days,  during  which  time  two  of  his 
men  and  one  gun  were  captured.  He  planned  and 
carried  out  a  counter  attack,  using  in  part  captured 
enemy  guns,  and  succeeded  in  releasing  his  own 
men  and  capturing  about  50  prisoners.  Home  ad- 
dress, Charles  Bicknell,  Main  Street,  Westford, 
Mass. 

BIEMAN,  JOSEPH Private 

Headquarters  Company,  120th  Field  Artillery. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  at  St.  Villes, 
near  Fismes,  France,  August  4-5,  1918.  Through- 
out two  days  Pvt.  Bieman  maintained  the  telephone 
lines  running  into  battalion  headquarters,  making 
frequent  repairs  of  the  lines,  amid  falling  walls  and 
heavy  bombardment  by  both  gas  and  high  explos- 
ives shells.  Home  address,  Charles  Bieman,  father, 
1538  South  Tenth  Street,  Sheboygan,  Wis. 

BIEMUELLER,  ORIGINES  P.  .  .  Wagoner 
Ambulance  Company  110,  103d  Sanitary  Train. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Fismes, 
France,  August  10-13,  1918.  Because  of  the  des- 
truction from  shell  fire  of  10  of  the  13  ambulances 
of  his  company,  he  worked  for  48  hours  driving 
through  shell  swept  and  gas-infested  areas,  thereby 


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making  possible  the  evacuation  of  the  wounded. 
Home  address,  Rev.  A.  Biemueller,  Tacony, 
Philadelphia,  Pa. 

BIERYTA,  MICHAEL Private 

Deceased.  Company  M,  131st  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  Har- 
ville,  France,  November  10,  1918.  Under  terrific 
machine-gun  fire,  he  advanced  through  forty  feet 
of  wire  entanglements,  hacking  his  way  with  his 
bayonet,  so  that  his  platoon  could  pass  through  to 
their  objective.  He  was  mortally  wounded  by 
enemy  fire  as  he  finished  his  work.  Next  of  kin, 
Wiktavia  Laysienska,  sister,  1719  Weat  Eighteenth 
Place,  Chicago,  111. 

BIGONEY,  PHILIP  W.  .  .  First  Sergeant 
Company  H,  307th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Chateau-Diable,  France, 
August  27,  1918,  and  September  8,  1918.  With 
utter  disregard  for  his  own  safety,  he  dressed  the 
wounds  of  many  of  his  comrades  under  the  intense 
machine-gun  and  rifle  fire  from  the  enemy's  lines. 
On  September  8  he  rescued  a  wounded  officer  from 
a  heavy  barrage,  carried  him  to  a  place  of  safety, 
and  dressed  his  wounds.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Philip  W.  Bigoney,  442  Eighth  Street,  Brooklyn, 

BILITSKI,  JOHN  N.  F Sergeant 

Company  A,  108th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  east  of  Ronssoy,  France,  Sept- 
ember 29,  1918.  During  the  operations  against 
the  Hindenburg  line,  Sergt.  Billitski,  although 
twice  wounded,  refused  to  leave  the  field,  but  re- 
mained with  his  platoon,  exhibiting  magnificent 
courage  and  bravery,  until  he  was  wounded  a  third 
time.  His  devotion  to  duty  set  a  splendid  example 
to  the  men  of  his  company.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Florence  Bilitski,  wife,  21  Olga  Place,  Buffalo,  N.  Y. 

BILLINGSLEY,  EARL  ....  Sergeant 
Company  H,  61st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Dun  sur  Meuse,  France, 
November  5,  1918.  Sergt.  Billingsley  voluntarily 
went  forward  alone  against  an  enemy  machine-gun 
nest  which  was  holding  up  the  advance  of  his  line, 
wounding  and  capturing  one  prisoner  and  putting 
the  remaining  occupant  to  flight.  Home  address, 
Annie  Billingsley,  mother,  Bauxite,  Ark. 

BILLIS,  GUST Sergeant 

Company  A,  113th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bois-d'Amont,  France 
October  12,  1918.  With  disregard  for  his  personal 
safety,  Sergt.  Billis  saved  the  life  of  an  officer  of  his 
company  by  attacking  and  killing  two  Germans 
who  were  about  to  strike  the  officer  in  the  back. 
Later  the  same  day  he  attacked,  of  his  own  accord, 
several  machine-gun  nests,  always  returning  with 
prisoners,  machine  guns,  or  both.  Home  address, 
Nick  Jeatran,  friend,  Olympic  Candy  Store,  Menom- 
onie,  Wis. 

BILLMAN,  FRED  E Private 

Medical  detachment  47th  Infantry.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  at  Sergy,  France,  July 
29-30,  1918.  Pvt.  Billman  displayed  conspicuous 
bravery  by  administering  first  aid  to  wounded 
soldiers  in  areas  swept  by  shell  and  machine-gun 
fire.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Rosa  Heller,  mother, 
Center  Street,  Windgap,  Pa. 

BILLS,  ANTHONY  C Corporal 

Headquarters  Company,  Seventh  Field  Artillery. 
Near  Cantigny,  France,  May  28-31,  1918  he  vol- 
untarily and  constantly  was  exposed  to  shell  fire  to 
repair  important  telephone  lines.  During  the  per- 
formance of  this  work  he  lost  an  arm  and  was  other- 
wise seriously  injured.  Home  address,  Anthony 
Bills,  father,  315  Wood  Street,  DuBois,  Pa. 


BINGHAM,  JOHN  P Corporal 

Company  D,  107th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ronssoy,  France,  September 
29,  1918.  During  the  operations  against  the  Hin- 
denburg line  Cprpl.  Bingham  left  shelter  and  went 
forward,  crawling  on  his  hands  and  knees  under 
heavy  machine-gun  fire  to  the  aid  of  a  wounded 
officer  and  a  wounded  soldier.  With  the  assistance 
of  another  soldier  he  succeeded  in  dragging  and 
carrying  them  back  to  the  shelter  of  a  trench.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  M.  G.  Bingham,  sister,  Douglaston 
Park,  Douglaston,  L.  I. 

BINKLEY,  DAVID  V Private 

Company  I,  168th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Hill  No.  212,  near  Sergy,  north- 
east of  Chateau-Thierry,  France,  July  28,  1918.  He 
sought  and  obtained  permission  to  go  out  in  front 
of  our  lines  and  recover  his  corporal,  who  was  lying 
severely  wounded  in  the  open.  He  crossed  an  open 
area  that  was  swept  for  more  than  50  yards  by 
enemy  machine  guns,  reached  the  corporal,  and 
carried  him  safely  back  into  our  lines.  Later  he 
was  wounded,  but  refused  to  go  to  the  aid  station 
until  his  company  had  won  its  objective.  Home 
address,  H.  R.  Werner,  708  Northwestern  Avenue, 
Ames,  la. 

BINKNELL,  LeROY  A Sergeant 

Company  D,  9th  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  during  the  Argonne- 
Meuse  operations,  October  9-26,  1918.  With  no 
infantry  support,  his  platoon  withstood  an  enemy 
attack  for  two  days,  during  which  time  two  of  his 
men  and  one  gun  were  captured.  He  planned  and 
carried  out  a  counterattack,  using  in  part  captured 
enemy  guns,  and  succeeded  in  releasing  his  own 
men  and  capturing  about  50  prisoners.  Home  ad- 
dress, Charles  Binknell,  Main  Street,  Westford, 
Mass.  ' 

BIRCH,  ALBERT  E.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  342d  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  Ban- 
theville,  France,  November  1,  1918.  Although 
suffering  from  a  wound  received  during  the  action 
of  November  1,  Lieut.  Birch  refused  to  go  to  the 
rear  for  treatment,  but  continued  on  duty  with  his 
platoon  throughout  a  very  critical  period.  He  re- 
mained on  duty  until  the  morning  of  November  11, 
when  he  was  killed.  Next  of  kin,  Clarence  E.  Birch, 
father,  Haskell  Institute,  Lawrence,  Kansas. 

BIRCH,  ERNEST Corporal 

Battery  D,  5th  Field  Artillery.  With  conspic- 
uous bravery,  he  voluntarily  left  his  dugout  under 
intense  enemy  bombardment  and,  without  assis- 
tance, rescued  a  comrade  who  was  lying  outside, 
wounded  and  exposed  to  enemy  fire.  Home  address, 
Christian  Birch,  father,  Mayer,  Arizona. 

BIRCH,  ROBERT  I Sergeant 

Company  E,  16th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Sedan,  France,  November 
6-7,  1918.  Sergt.  Birch  voluntarily  led  a  small 
group  against  an  enemy  machine-gun  nest  which 
was  impeding  the  progress  of  his  company.  Al- 
though severely  wounded  in  the  attack,  he  succeed- 
ed in  silencing  the  gun  nest,  and  remained  until  the 
mission  was  completed.  Home  address,  John 
Birch,  Alice,  S.  D. 

BIRCHFIELD,  KENNETH  .  .  .  Corporal 
Company  B,  60th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Cunel,  France,  October  14, 
1918.  Pvt.  Birchfield  advanced  alone  upon  a 
machine  gun,  which  was  holding  up  the  platoon 
150  yards  in  advance  of  his  company,  killed  the 
gunner  with  the  butt  of  his  rifle,  and  forced  two 
other  gunners  to  surrender.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Jennie  Birchfield,  mother,  Henderson,  W.  Va. 


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BIRD,  FELIX Private 

132nd  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Consenvoye,  France,  October  9,  1918. 
Advancing  alone  against  a  dugout,  Pvt.  Bird  cap- 
tured forty-nine  of  the  enemy,  and  killed  one  officer, 
who  attempted  to  escape.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Rose  Bird,  mother,  2222  South  Albany  Avenue, 
Chicago,  IU. 

BIRD,  FRANCIS  M.  .  .  Pharmacist's  Mate 
5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Suippes,  France,  October 
3-7,  1918.  Pharmacists  Mate  Bird  showed  great 
courage  in  caring  for  and  evacuating  the  wounded 
under  heavy  shell  fire,  and  at  one  time  he  alone 
brought  a  wounded  man  from  the  field  after  two 
litter  bearers  had  been  killed.  Home  address, 
Joseph  M.  Bird,  father,  1130  Harvard  Avenue, 
Salt  Lake  City,  Utah. 


BIRD,  HOBART  M. 


Sergeant 


Battery  A,  147th  Field  Artillery.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  St.  Gilles,  France, 
August  12,  1918.  After  being  painfully  wounded 
by  an  exploding  shell,  Sergt.  Bird,  with  no  thought 
of  his  own  wound,  assisted  a  more  severely  wound 
C9mrade  to  the  first-aid  station  and  then  walked  a 
distance  of  1J^  kilometers  over  a  heavily  shelled 
road  in  quest  of  ambulance  and  stretchers.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Lydia  Bird,  mother,  662  Williams 
Avenue,  Portland,  Ore. 

BIRGANDO,  WILLIAM  J.  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  I,  102d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Verdun,  France,  October 
27,  1918.  During  the  attack  on  Hill  360,  north  of 
Verdun,  on  October  27,  Pvt.  Birgando,  in  charge 
of  a  squad,  made  a  desperate  attempt  to  silence  a 
machine  gun  which  was  holding  up  the  advance  of 
the  entire  company.  The  nature  of  the  terrain 
made  this  attack  more  than  hazardous,  but  Pvt. 
Birgando,  nevertheless,  persisted  until  the  entire 
squad,  himself  included,  had  become  casualties. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Katherine  Birgando,  mother, 
118  Maple  Street,  Meriden,  Conn. 

BIRMINGHAM,  DANIEL  J.  First  Lieutenant 
28th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Soissons,  France,  July  18.  Though  twice 
wounded  Lieut.  Birmingham  refused  to  be  eva- 
cuated until  the  objective  had  been  gained  and  the 
position  consolidated.  Again,  in  the  attack  on 
Exermont,  October  4,  he  continued  in  command  of 
his  battalion,  after  suffering  a  dangerous  wound  in 
the  hip,  until  all  the  objectives  had  been  taken  and 
the  positions  consolidated.  Home  address,  W.  J. 
Birmingham,  father,  437  Fifth  Avenue,  New  York, 

BIRNEY,  KNOX  B.  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  6th  Engineers.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Claires-Chenes  Woods,  France, 
October  20,  1918.  Lieut.  Birney  on  his  own  initia- 
tive took  12  men  from  his  platoon  and  charged  a 
number  of  machine-gun  nests  which  had  been  hold- 
ing up  the  advance  for  two  hours.  Attacking  them 
across  open  ground,  he  cleaned  out  the  nests  and 
captured  42  prisoners.  In  attacking  other  nests  in 
the  vicinity  he  lost  his  life.  His  courageous  act 
made  it  possible  for  the  attacking  troops  to  gain  and 
hold  the  woods  with  minimum  number  of  casualties. 
Next  of  kin,  Dr.  H.  H.  Birney,  father,  4016  Chest- 
nut Street,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

BISCHOFF,  CLIFFORD  E.  .  First  Lieutenant 
128th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Juvigny,  France,  August  29,  and  Sept- 
ember 2, 1918.  Rendered  unconscious  by  a  bursting 
shell,  which  wounded  his  company  commander, 
Lieut.  Bischoff  took  command  of  his  company  as 


soon  as  he  regained  consciousness  and  later  assumed 
command  of  the  battalion  when  the  battalion  com- 
mander was  gassed.  After  being  relieved  of  com- 
mand he  went  forward  on  a  reconnaissance  with  one 
soldier  and  the  two  of  them  alone  captured  75  of 
the  enemy.  Home  address,  Mrs.  J.  F.  Bischoff, 
mother,  340  West  Fourth  Street,  Superior,  Wia. 

BISER,  JOHN  L -  Private 

Deceased.  Company  B,  115th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Verdun, 
France,  October  10,  1918.  While  under  intense 
machine-gun  and  artillery  fire  Pvt.  Biser  disregarded 
his  personal  safety,  administered  first  aid  to  a 
wounded  comrade  near  him,  and  was  instantly  kill- 
ed by  a  shell.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  John  L.  Biaer, 
Hagerstown,  Md. 

BISHOP,  GEORGE  O Private 

Company  G,  38th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Mezy,  France,  July  15,  1918. 
Against  the  advice  of  his  companions,  Pvt.  Bishop 
advanced  through  intense  artillery  and  machine- 
gun  fire  against  an  enemy  machine  gun,  which  was 
maintaining  a  damaging  fire  on  his  company. 
Single  handed,  he  killed  the  crew  of  this  gun,  re- 
turning to  our  lines  with  the  captured  gun.  Home 
address,  Joe  Hundley,  stepfather,  Salem,  Va. 

BISHOP,  RALPH  L.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
102d  Infantry.  He  was  in  command  of  a  working 
party  of  about  30  men  on  the  night  of  February  28, 
1918.  He  encountered  a  heavy  barrage  of  the 
enemy,  which  protected  the  advance  of  enemy 
assault  troops.  With  coolness  and  courage  he 
immediately  placed  his  men  in  shell  holes,  fought 
off  the  enemy,  and  twice  walked  through  the 
enemy's  and  our  own  barrage  to  recover  the  remains 
of  one  of  his  party  and  to  collect  his  own  men. 
Home  address,  G.  Herbert  Bishop,  father,  28 
Pearl  Street,  New  Haven,  Conn. 

BIWAN,  JOSEPH  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Headquarters  Company,  120th  Field  Artillery. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  at  St.  Gilles, 
near  Fismes,  France,  August  4-5,  1918.  Through- 
out two  days  he  maintained  the  telephone  lines  run- 
ning into  battalion  headquarters,  making  frequent 
repairs  of  the  lines  amid  falling  walls  and  heavy 
bombardment  by  both  gas  and  high-explosive  shells. 
Home  address,  Charles  Biwan,  father,  1538  South 
10th  Street,  Sheboygan,  Wis. 

BLACK,  FREDERICK  W Captain 

Medical  Corps,  28th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Soissons,  France,  July  18-22, 
1918.  He  went  over  the  top  to  the  attack  in  the 
first  wave  and  was  wounded  on  the  morning  of  the 
first  day.  Disregarding  his  wound,  he  pressed  on 
with  the  attacking  troops  and  crossed  and  recrossed 
the  sector  immediately  behind  the  most  advanced 
wave,  rendering  first  aid  to  wounded  and  placing 
them  in  shell  holes.  He  worked  unceasingly  without 
sleep  or  rest  and  was  again  wounded  on  the  fourth 
day  by  shell  fire.  Though  twice  wounded,  he  stead- 
ily refused  to  be  evacuated  until  the  evening  of  the 
fourth  day,  when  he  was  exhausted  and  suffering 
from  his  wounds.  Home  address,  D.  R.  Black, 
father,  57  Riverside  Drive,  Huntington,  Pa. 

BLACK,  WILLIAM  A Private 

Company  E,  Sixth  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  during  the  Meuse  offensive  No- 
vember 3-4,  1918.  After  three  runners  had  been 
wounded  in  an  attempt  to  deliver  an  important 
message,  Pvt.  Black  volunteered  and  delivered  the 
message,  twice  crossing  a  valley  swept  by  machine- 
gun  and  artillery  fire,  and  wading  a  river  filled  with 
ice  and  slush.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Margie  Black, 
Clarke,  La. 


HEROES  ALL 


BLACKBURN,  RAYMOND  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Company  C,  308th  Infantry-  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Binarville,  France,  October  2, 
1918.  Sergt.  Blackburn  volunteered  and  led  a  recon- 
naissance patrol,  and  while  returning  to  his  com- 
pany commander  with  his  information  one  of  the 
patrol  became  detached,  and  was  in  danger  of  being 
captured  by  the  enemy.  Realizing  his  comrade's 
predicament  Sergt.  Blackburn  rushed  to  his  aid  and 
rescued  him,  killing  two  of  the  enemy  and  dispersing 
the  others.  Home  address,  T.  L.  Blackburn,  father, 
163  Warburton  Avenue,  Yonkers,  N.  Y. 

BLACKBURN,  WALDEN  E.  .  .  .  Corporal 
Company  C,  324th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Manhuelles,  France,  Novem- 
ber 9,  1918.  Corp.  Blackburn,  after  having  part  of 
his  right  breast  torn  away,  remained  on  duty  direct- 
ing his  squad  for  36  hours,  when  he  fainted  from  ex- 
haustion, and  was  carried  from  the  field.  Home  ad- 
dress, William  E.  Blackburn,  R.  F.  D.  No.  2,  Bell- 
buckle,  Tenn. 

BLACKHAM,  HENRY  R.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  116th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Brabant,  France,  October  11, 
1918.  Although  severely  wounded  by  machine-gun 
fire,  Lieut.  Blackham  refused  to  go  to  the  rear  and 
continued  to  lead  his  company  until  he  was  killed. 
Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Clara  A.  Blackham,  Jersey  City, 

BLACKINTON,  GEO.  W.  .  .  Lieut.-Colonel 
353d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Xammes,  France,  September  12-13,  1918. 
Having  moved  his  battalion  to  an  advanced  posi- 
tion, in  accordance  with  orders,  Major  Blackin- 
ton  found  himself  without  support  on  either  flank 
and  no  supporting  machine  guns  or  artillery  two 
kilometers  in  advance  of  our  main  front  line.  In 
spite  of  his  perilous  situation  this  officer,  with  the 
utmost  coolness  and  good  judgment,  set  to  work  in- 
trenching and  consolidating  the  position  determined 
to  hold  it  at  all  costs,  though  his  battalion  was  sub- 
jected to  artillery  and  machine-gun  fire  and  was 
threatened  by  counter  attack  by  the  enemy  in 
force.  Home  address,  Mrs.  W.  J.  Blackinton, 
mother,  205  West  Ninth  Street,  Flint,  Mich. 

BLAIR,  GEORGE  A Captain 

117th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Fremont,  France,  October  8,  1918. 
During  the  advance  from  Geneve  to  Fremont,  Capt. 
Blair  was  seriously  wounded  by  machine-gun  fire. 
Despite  his  condition,  he  insisted  on  remaining  with 
his  company,  and  allowed  himself  to  be  evacuated 
only  after  his  objective  had  been  reached,  his  posi- 
tion reorganized,  and  liaison  established  with  flank- 
units.  Home  address,  Mrs.  George  A.  Blair,  Knox- 
ville,  Tenn. 

BLAIR,  JOHN  E Private 

Deceased.  Company  E,  104th  Infantry.  During 
action  of  April  12,  1918,  he  displayed  exceptional 
coolness  and  devotion  to  duty  in  declining  to  seek 
cover  during  bombardment  and  continuing  at  his 
post  in  exposed  position  awaiting  attack  of  enemy. 
Killed  in  action  April  13,  1918.  Next  of  kin,  Albert 
Blair,  father,  82  State  Road,  North  Adams,  Mass. 

BLAIR,  TRACY  S Corporal 

Deceased.  Company  E,  353d  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Baricourt, 
France,  November  1-2,  1918.  After  his  platoon  had 
reached  its  objective  Corporal  Blair  voluntarily 
accompanied  his  platoon  commander  on  a  recon- 
naissance patrol  of  the  enemy's  positions.  They 
came  upon  a  large  body  of  German  troops  without 
being  discovered,  and  Corporal  Blair,  under  fire  of 
artillery  and  machine  guns,  went  back  and  brought 


up  two  platoons,  which  drove  off  the  hostile  force 
and  captured  a  number  of  prisoners.  The  follow- 
ing day,  while  advancing  in  the  face  of  severe 
machine-gun  fire,  Corporal  Blair  was  fatally 
wounded.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Mary  C.  Blair, 
mother,  Cotter,  Iowa. 

BLAKE,  ARTHUR  D.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  B,  103rd  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  St.  Remy, 
France,  September  12,  1918.  During  an  enemy 
attack  Private  Blake,  although  not  on  duty,  first 
discovered  the  presence  of  the  enemy  and  gave  the 
alarm.  During  the  action,  four  of  the  enemy  at- 
tempted to  flank  one  of  the  machine-gun  positions. 
Private  Black  killed  one  of  the  flanking  group  with 
his  pistol  and  captured  the  other  three  unaided. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Dollie  Blake,  R.  F.  D.,  Hobart, 
Ind. 

BLAKE,  CHARLES  RAYMOND     .... 

First  Lieutenant 

Pilot,  Air  Service,  7th  Aviation  Instruction  Center. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Lassigny, 
France,  August  9,  1918.  Lieut.  Blake  with  Second 
Lieut.  Earle  W.  Porter,  observer,  while  on  a  recon- 
naissance expedition  at  a  low  altitude  far  beyond 
the  enemy  lines,  was  attacked  by  five  German 
battle  planes.  His  observer  was  wounded  at  the  be- 
ginning of  the  combat,  but  he  maneuvered  his  plane 
so  skillfully  that  the  observer  was  able  to  shoot 
down  one  of  their  adversaries.  By  more  skillful 
maneuvering  he  enabled  his  observer  to  fight  off  the 
remaining  planes  and  returned  safely  to  friendly 
territory.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Eileen  Blake, 
grandmother,  17  Tower  Street,  Westerly,  R.  I. 

BLAKE,  ROBERT  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  Beileau,  France, 
June  6,  1918.  When  the  line  was  temporarily  held 
up,  Lieut.  Blake  volunteered  and  maintained  liaison 
with  the  49th  Company,  continually  crossing  and 
recrossing  an  open  field  swept  by  intense  machine- 
gun  fire.  Later  in  the  engagement  he  established 
liaison  with  the  French  unit  on  the  left  flank,  cross- 
ing a  wheat  field  under  heavy  machine-gun  and 
sniping  fire,  and  returned  with  valuable  informa- 
tion. Home  address,  Mrs.  J.  J.  Blake,  mother, 
1148  Amador  Avenue,  Berkeley,  Cal. 

BLAKEMAN,  CHESTER  W,  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Company  D,  Ninth  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  the  Meuse  River,  France, 
November  1-4,  1918.  After  being  wounded  by 
machine-gun  fire,  Sergt.  Blakeman  treated  his 
wound  himself  and  continued  to  lead  his  men  under 
heavy  shell  and  machine-gun  fire  until  he  was 
again  wounded  and  ordered  to  a  first  aid  station. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Mattie  Harper,  Horse  Cave, 
Ky. 

BLAKNEE,  FAUN     .      .      .  First  Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  B,  5th  Machine-Gun  Bat- 
talion. For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Somme  Py,  France,  October  5,  1918.  First  Sergt. 
Blaknee  volunteered  to  carry  an  important  mes- 
sage across  an  area  swept  by  machine-gun  fire.  He 
arrived  at  the  company  post  of  command  with  the 
message  and  fell  dead  from  a  wound  he  received 
while  in  the  execution  of  his  mission.  Next  of 
kin,  Mrs.  Pearl  Creamer,  329  Twenty-third  Street, 
Bellaire,  Ohio. 

BLALOCK,  ROBERT Sergeant 

Company  D,  26th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Verdun,  France,  October  7, 
1918.  Sergt.  Blalock  led  a  patrol  of  10  men  against 
a  strong  enemy  machine-gun  position,  flanking  the 
strong  point  and  attacking  it  from  the  rear  with  ad- 
mirable judgment.  After  expending  all  his  ammuni- 


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tion  this  soldier  continued  the  fight  with  two  cap- 
tured Luger  pistols,  and  himself  killed  eight  of  the 
enemy  in  spite  of  being  wounded.  Nine  machine- 
gun  nests  were  wiped  out  as  a  result  of  this  attack 
and  the  position  was  organized  for  defense  with  the 
captured  guns.  Home  address,  Miss  Mathe  Bla- 
lock,  Webb  City,  Mo. 

BLANCHARD,  EDGAR Private 

Company  G,  120th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt,  France,  Septem- 
ber 29,  1918.  He  displayed  marked  personal  brav- 
ery, capturing  single-handed  seven  Germans  whom 
he  came  upon  in  a  trench  and  dugout.  While  taking 
the  prisoners  to  the  rear,  he  met  a  wounded  soldier, 
and,  preferring  to  return  to  the  firing  line,  turned 
the  prisoners  over  to  the  wounded  man  and  rejoined 
his  squad.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Addie  Blanchard, 
mother,  Fayetteville,  N.  C. 

BLANCHARD,  HAROLD  ....  Major 
327th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  during  the  Meuse-Argonne  offensive,  Octo- 
ber 7-21,  1918.  During  14  days  of  severe  fighting 
he  was  constantly  on  duty  with  his  battalion, 
although  suffering  severely  from  bronchitis,  the 
result  of  being  gassed.  He  personally  took  com- 
mand of  a  company,  after  all  the  officers  had  be- 
come casualties,  and  led  them  through  a  heavy 
artillery  barrage  and  machine-gun  fire,  gaining 
his  objective.  Immediately  after  his  battalion  was 
relieved  he  collapsed  from  the  severe  strain.  Home 
address,  John  A.  Blanchard,  brother,  925  Boylston 
Street,  Boston,  Mass. 

BLANCHARD,  WALTER  H.  .  .  .  Corporal 
Company  B,  344th  Battalion,  Tank  Corps.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Varennes, 
France,  September  26,  1918.  Corporal  Blanchard, 
in  company  with  an  officer,  crawled  forward  under 
heavy  fire  at  the  risk  of  his  own  life,  and  dragged 
back  a  wounded  man,  who  was  lying  about  150 
meters  in  front  of  our  trenches.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Florence  Blanchard,  mother,  North  Broad- 
way, Haverhill,  Mass. 

BLANCHETTE,  EDWARD  W.  .  .  Corporal 
Company  A,  104th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Verdun,  France,  October  16, 
1918.  Although  wounded  and  ordered  to  the  rear, 
Corp.  Blanchette  continued  to  lead  his  platoon 
after  his  sergeant  had  been  killed  and  continued  in 
command  until  he  dropped  from  exhaustion.  Home 
address,  Mr.  Joseph  B.  Blanchette,  father,  High 
Street,  Millbury,  Mass. 

BLANCHFIELD,  JOHN  ....  Captain 
Deceased.  U.  S.  M.  C.  He  demonstrated  ex- 
ceptional ability  in  organizing  his  line  at  Chateau- 
Thierry,  France,  June  6,  1918,  and  showed  heroic 
leadership  in  holding  it  under  violent  attack.  His 
company  successfully  repelled  two  assaults  by 
superior  forces,  in  the  second  of  which  he  was  mor- 
tally wounded.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  John  Blanch- 
field,  wife,  2006  Woodbine  Street,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 

BLANKINSHIP,  JOHN  C.  .  .  .  Corporal 
Company  C,  5th  Field  Signal  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Fossoy, 
France,  July  15,  1918.  During  the  intense  artillery 
bombardment,  preparatory  to  the  great  German 
offensive  of  July  15,  Corp.  Blankenship  voluntarily 
led  a  medical  officer  to  the  aid  of  wounded  men,  fol- 
lowing broken  wire  through  woods.  He  guided  the 
party  on  their  return  over  the  same  route,  although 
suffering  from  a  severe  wound.  Home  address,  Dr. 
Homer  Blankinship,  father,  413  Cornell  Street, 
Ottawa,  111. 

BLAUROCK,  OSCAR     .        Private  (First  Class) 
Company  D,  4th  Infantry.     For  extraordinary 


heroism  in  action  near  Nesles,  France,  July  14,  1918. 
During  a  heavy  shell  and  gas  bombardment,  Pvt. 
Blaurock  made  repeated  trips  with  messages  to  the 
various  platoons,  at  the  same  time  volunteering  and 
assisting  in  the  removal  of  the  wounded  to  a  place 
of  safety.  Home  address,  George  Blaurock,  father, 
83  Weirfield  Street,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 

BLEASDALE,  REDWALD  H.  .  .  .  Private 
Headquarters  Company,  30th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Mezy,  France, 
July  15,  1918.  Pvt.  Bleasdale  remained  with  his 
gun  during  a  heavy  bombardment,  until  his  gun-pit 
was  blown  in,  and  then  removed  his  gun  to  another 
position  and  continued  the  fire  under  heavy 
machine-gun  fire.  Later,  in  the  same  action,  he 
volunteered  and  went  to  reconnoiter  a  small  woods 
believed  to  be  occupied  by  enemy  troops.  There  he 
killed  several  Germans  single  handed,  and  returned 
to  our  lines  with  an  American  soldier.  Home  ad- 
dress, Joseph  R.  Bleasdale,  father,  Route  No.  5, 
Janesville,  Wis. 

BLEASDALE,  VICTOR  F.  .  First  Lieutenant 
6th  Machine-Gun  Battalion,  U.  S.  M.  C.  .  For  re- 
peated acts  of  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Blanc  Mont,  France,  October  8,  1918.  On  several 
occasions,  regardless  of  his  personal  safety,  he  led  his 
machine-gun  platoon  through  heavy  machine-gun 
and  artillery  fire.  When  the  Infantry  company 
which  he  was  supporting  was  halted  by  the  fire  of 
two  enemy  Maxims,  Lieut.  Bleasdale  formed  his 
platoon  as  infantry,  assaulted  and  captured  both 
the  enemy  guns.  Home  address,  J.  R.  Bleasdale, 
father,  Janesville,  Wis. 

BLEAU,  HOMER  J Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  A,  59th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Brieulles, 
France,  September  29,  1918.  When  his  company 
was  held  up  by  heavy  artillery  and  machine-gun  fire, 
Sergeant  Bleau  displayed  exceptional  bravery  and 
devotion  to  duty  in  leading  his  platoon  across  an 
open  field  in  an  attack  upon  an  enemy  machine-gun 
nest.  Even  after  receiving  a  wound,  from  the  ef- 
fects of  which  he  died  next  morning,  he  remained 
with  his  men,  encouraging  them  on  and  inspiring 
them  by  his  fortitude.  Next  of  kin,  Charles  Bleau, 
Munising,  Mich. 

BLECKLEY,  ERWIN  R.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  130tb  Field  Artillery,  observer,  50th 
Aero  Squadron.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Binarville,  France,  October  6,  1918. 
Lieut.  Bleckley,  with  hia  pilot,  Second  Lieut.  Harold 
E.  Goettler,  Air  Service,  left  the  airdrome  late  in 
the  afternoon  on  their  second  trip  to  drop  supplies 
to  a  battalion  of  the  77th  Division,  which  had  been 
cut  off  by  the  enemy  in  the  Argonne  Forest.  Hav- 
ing been  subjected  on  the  first  trip  to  violent  fire 
from  the  enemy,  they  attempted  on  the  second  trip 
to  come  still  lower  in  order  to  get  the  packages  even 
more  precisely  on  the  designated  spot.  In  the 
course  of  his  mission  the  plane  was  brought  down  by 
enemy  rifle  and  machine-gun  fire  from  the  ground, 
resulting  in  fatal  wounds  to  Lieut.  Bleckley,  who 
died  before  he  could  be  taken  to  a  hospital.  In  at- 
tempting and  performing  this  mission  Lieut.  Bleck- 
ley showed  the  highest  possible  contempt  of  per- 
sonal danger,  devotion  to  duty,  courage,  and  valor. 
Next  of  kin,  E.  E.  Bleckley,  father,  Fourth  National 
Bank,  Wichita,  Kan. 

BLEWETT,  CHARLES  H Private 

Company  A,  9th  Machine-Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  at  Moulins,  France, 
July  14-20,  1918.  After  being  wounded  in  the  arm 
by  shrapnel,  Pvt.  Bluett  continued  on  duty  with  his 
platoon  until  he  was  relieved  four  days  later.  He 
then  joined  another  platoon,  going  back  to  the  line, 
and  remained  in  action  until  the  condition  of  his 


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wound  necessitated  his  evacuation.    Home  address, 
Mrs.  Lavenia  Blewett,  Richardson,  Tex. 

BLOCK,  SAMUEL  M Private 

Company  A,  102d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Marcheville,  France,  Septem- 
ber 26,  1918.  After  several  other  runners  had  fail- 
ed, Pvt.  Block  volunteered  and  was  successful  in 
carrying  a  message  through  an  intense  machine- 
gun  and  artillery  barrage.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Rose 
M.  Block,  Spring  Street,  Macon,  Ga. 

BLOHM,  JOHN Sergeant 

Company  B,  305th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Thibaut,  France,  Septem- 
ber, 2,  1918.  From  a  shell  hole,  in  which  he  had 
taken  shelter  while  returning  from  a  successful  day- 
light patrol  across  the  Vesle  River,  Sergt.  Blohm  saw 
a  corporal  of  his  patrol  dragging  himself  through 
the  grass  and  bleeding  profusely  from  a  wound  in 
the  neck.  He  unhesitatingly  left  his  shelter,  carried 
the  corporal  behind  a  tree  near  the  river  bank, 
dressed  his  wound,  and  using  boughs  from  a  fallen 
tree  as  an  improvised  raft,  towed  the  injured  man 
across  the  river  and  carried  him  200  yards  over  an 
open  field  to  the  American  outpost  line,  all  under 
continuous  rifle  and  machine-gun  fire.  Home  ad- 
dress, Rudolph  Blohm,  4822  New  Utrecht  Avenue, 
Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 

BLOMBERG,  HENRY  S.  .  First  Lieutenant 
127th  Infantry-  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Juvigny,  north  of  Soissons,  France,  August 
30,  1918.  Inspiring  his  men  by  his  own  personal 
bravery,  Lieut.  Blomberg  vigorously  led  his  com- 
pany forward  in  the  face  of  heavy  machine-gun  and 
artillery  fire,  capturing  the  heights  overlooking  Ju- 
vigny, with  many  prisoners.  After  reaching  the  ob- 
jective he  repeatedly  exposed  himself  to  hostile  fire 
time  after  time  in  reorganizing  the  line.  During  the 
defense  of  the  position  won  he  personally  set  up  and 
operated  a  captured  German  machine  gun  against 
the  enemy  while  under  terrific  fire.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Josephine  Blomberg,  mother,  601  Holly  Ave- 
nue, St.  Paul,  Minn. 

BLOMGREN,  ERNEST  W.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Sanitary  Detachment,  106th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Ronssoy,  France, 
September  27,  1918.  During  the  operations  against 
the  Hindenburg  Line,  east  of  Ronssoy,  on  Septem- 
ber 27,  1918,  Private  Blomgren  displayed  unusual 
courage  and  bravery  by  going  forward  through  the 
terrific  shell  and  machine-gun  fire  to  rescue  wounded 
comrades.  Home  address,  Mrs.  C.  Blomgren,  moth- 
er, 1491  Westchester  Avenue.  New  York  City. 

BLOND,  PERCY  S.     .      .      .  First  Sergeant 

Company  C,  146th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  near  Montfaucon,  France,  September  26- 
October  1,  1918.  Crossing  an  exposed  area  under 
heavy  shell  and  machine-gun  fire,  Sergt.  Blond  went 
forward  and  rescued  a  wounded  comrade,  carrying 
him  200  yards  up  a  steep  slope.  On  another  occa- 
sion, during  a  severe  artillery  and  machine-gun 
bombardment,  he  crept  alone  to  an  advanced  post 
and  carried  back  another  wounded  soldier.  During 
the  five  days'  action  Sergt.  Blond  gave  first-aid 
treatment  to  20  members  of  his  company,  inspiring 
everyone  by  his  valiant  conduct  in  ministering  to 
the  wounded.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Birdie  M. 
Blond,  mother,  Washington,  Pa. 

BLOOD,  ROBERT  O Captain 

Medical  Corps,  103d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bouresches,  France,  July 
20-23,  1918.  He  remained  with  his  battalion  during 
the  entire  advance,  working  untiringly  under  heavy 
enemy  fire  at  all  times,  superintending  the  evacua- 
tion of  the  wounded  and  caring  for  them  in  the  most 


dangerous  and  exposed  positions.  On  July  22  he 
established  his  dressing  station  in  an  advanced 
position  that  was  constantly  under  shell  fire,  and 
many  times  left  his  station  to  go  into  the  front  lines 
to  treat  the  wounded.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Robert 
R.  Blood,  South  State  Street,  Concord,  N.  H. 

BLOOMBERG,  SAM  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  B,  312th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Grand  Pre,  France,  October 
18-23,  1918.  During  the  period  of  five  days  that  his 
company  was  occupying  an  advanced  and  isolated 
position,  Pvt.  Bloomberg  volunteered  and  carried 
messages  to  his  company  headquarters  after  seeing 
two  other  runners  wounded  in  the  attempt  to  cross 
through  the  sweeping  barrage.  He  was  at  all  times 
under  constant  fire  and  observation  of  enemy  ma- 
chine gunners,  but  he  succeeded  in  establishing 
liaison  during  the  entire  operations.  Home  address. 
Human  Bloomberg,  father,  102  Barclay  Street, 
Newark,  N.  J. 

BLOSSOM,  LYNN Private 

Company  I,  128th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Juvigny,  France,  August  30, 
1918.  While  engaged  as  runner  during  an  attack, 
Private  Blossom  maintained  liaison  with  adjoining 
units,  throughout  a  most  intense  fire  of  artillery  and 
machine  guns,  continuing  his  work  until  wounded 
by  machine-gun  fire.  Home  address,  Frank  Blos- 
som, father,  R.  F.  D.  No.  1,  Clark  Lake,  Liberty, 
Mich. 

BLUME,  FERDINAND  F.  .  .  .  Corporal 
Company  C,  319th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  on  the  west  bank  of  the  Meuse, 
France,  September  26,  1918.  While  his  platoon 
was  being  held  up  by  wire  and  other  obstacles,  and 
the  fire  of  the  enemy  threatened  to  annihilate  it, 
Corp.  Blume  made  his  way  through  the  wire  to  the 
German  trenches,  from  which  position  he  bombed 
the  enemy  from  their  trenches.  He  thus  saved  the 
lives  of  many  of  his  comrades,  and  enabled  them, 
to  take  the  trenches  with  a  minimum  of  casualties. 
Home  address,  Anna  Blume,  sister,  Farragut  Street, 
Millvale,  Pa. 

BLUME,  LEO  H.  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  C,  312th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Talma  Farm,  France,  Octo- 
ber 18,  1918.  Pvt.  Blume  volunteered  to  carry  a 
message  from  his  platoon  across  a  zone  of  200  yards 
swept  by  heavy  artillery  and  machine-gun  fire.  He 
was  seriously  wounded  while  making  the  attempt  to 
perform  the  mission  and  remained  under  this  terrific 
fire  for  over  two  hours  before  it  was  possible  to  rescue 
him.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Elizabeth  O'Hare,  sister, 
122  Third  Street,  Troy,  N.  Y. 

BLUMENTHAL,  ALABEL  .  .  .  Private 
Deceased.  Medical  Detachment,  128th  Infantry. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Cierges, 
France,  August  2,  1918.  As  Pvt.  Blumenthal  was 
dressing  wounded  men  and  carrying  them  into 
shell  holes  for  protection,  a  heavy  barrage  was  put 
down  in  the  field  where  he  was  working  but  he 
nevertheless  refused  to  seek  cover,  ministering  to 
the  wounded  and  reassuring  them,  until  he  was 
mortally  wounded  by  a  bursting  shell.  Next  of 
kin,  Mrs.  Lena  L.  Blumenthal,  wife,  6130  Evans 
Avenue,  Chicago,  111. 


BLUST,  PAUL  E. 


Private 


Company  C,  2d  Engineers.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Medeah  Farm,  France,  Octo- 
ber 9,  1918.  Crawling  forward  under  heavy 
machine-gun  fire,  Pvt.  Blust  assisted  in  bringing  a 
wounded  comrade  to  safety.  Home  address,  Ed. 
Blust,  father,  2410  Gravier  Street,  New  Orleans, 
La. 


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ELY,  ROBERT  ....  First  Lieutenant 
168th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  the  C6te  de  Chatillon,  France,  October 
15, 1918.  Leading  his  own  and  another  company  by 
a  flanking  movement  around  Hill  288  in  the  face  of 
terrific  machine-gun  fire,  Lieut.  Ely,  with  remark- 
able courage  and  skill,  reached  the  enemy's  line  and 
effected  the  capture  of  a  strongly  fortified  and  en- 
trenched position  on  the  crest  of  the  hill,  together 
with  numerous  machine-guns,  92  prisoners,  and  1 
minenwerfer.  He  personally  took  charge  of  the 
minenwerfer  and  turned  it  on  the  enemy,  firing  all 
their  available  ammunition.  During  these  opera- 
tions this  officer  himself  killed  or  captured  two 
complete  machine-gun  crews.  Later  in  the  day 
he  again  led  his  company  forward  and  captured 
Hill  242,  together  with  another  minenwerfer, 
under  circumstances  which  required  the  greatest 
determination  and  courage.  Home  address,  Her- 
bert Ely,  father,  R.  F.  D.  4,  Fort  Scott,  Kana. 

BLYNN,  JOHN  M.  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
U.  S.  Ambulance  Service.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Somme  Py,  France,  October 
2-9, 1918.  Throughout  the  attack  north  of  Spmme 
Py  Pvt.  Blynn  worked  day  and  night,  repeatedly 
driving  over  roads  under  constant  shell  fire  to  the 
advanced  dressing  stations,  and,  when  necessary, 
driving  to  points  still  farther  to  the  front.  On 
October  3,  in  front  of  the  advanced  infantry  post, 
his  ambulance  was  wrecked  by  a  bursting  shell. 
Securing  another  car,  he  evacuated  the  wounded. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Harry  Blynn,  mother,  2207 
Delancey  Street,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 


First  Lieutenant 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in 


BLYTHE,  W.  J. 
104th  Infantry 

action  east  of  Belleau,  France,  July  21,  1918.  Lieut. 
Blythe,  with  two  enlisted  men,  charged  a  machine- 
gun  nest,  captured  two  machine  guns,  and  killed  or 
captured  12  of  the  enemy.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
W.  J.  Blythe,  152  Howe  Street,  Methuen,  Mass. 

BOARDMAN,  GUY  W Private 

Deceased.  Company  A,  59th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Courchamps, 
France,  July  19, 1918.  Though  he  had  been  wound- 
ed in  the  ankle,  Private  Boardman  crawled  out  from 
a  shell  hole  under  heavy  machine-gun  fire,  and  made 
several  trips  to  a  small  stream  100  yards  away  for 
the  purpose  of  filling  the  canteens  of  his  wounded 
comrades,  until  he  was  ordered  to  the  rear  for  medi- 
cal aid.  He  was  later  killed  in  action  while  charging 
an  enemy  machine-gun  nest.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Wil- 
liam Boardman,  mother,  Hughson,  Cal. 

BOAS,  ROSS  H First  Lieutenant 

1st  Engineers.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Soissons,  France,  July  19,  1918.  After 
being  wounded,  Lieut.  Boas  continued  to  lead  two 
platoons  of  engineers,  acting  as  infantry  in  the  pro- 
tection of  the  flank  of  the  brigade,  for  three  days, 
exposed  to  terrific  machine-gun  and  artillery  fire 
throughout  the  attack,  during  which  time  more  than 
two-thirds  of  his  detachment  were  lost.  Home  ad- 
dress, C.  H.  Boas,  father,  115  State  Street,  Harris- 
burg,  Pa. 

BOBB,  LOUIS  C Sergeant 

Company  K,  109th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Apremont,  France,  October 
2,  1918.  Sergeant  Bobb  was  a  member  of  a  recon- 
naissance patrol  consisting  of  an  officer  and  four 
soldiers,  which  was  stopped  and  in  danger  of  being 
surrounded  by  enemy  machine  gunners  and  snipers. 
Risking  his  own  life  to  save  his  comrades,  he  dashed 
from  cover  to  draw  the  enemy  fire,  calling  on  the 
others  to  run.  Crossing  an  open  space  for  150  yards 
under  a  sheltered  position  he  continued  to  keep 
the  enemy  down  by  his  fire,  while  the  other  members 
of  the  patrol  succeeded  in  escaping.  Home  address, 


Mrs.  Louis  C.  Bobb,  719  West  Southern  Avenue 
South  Williamsport,  Pa. 

BOBO,  JOHN Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  E,  16th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Soissons,  France, 
July  18-19,  1918.  When  his  company's  advance 
was  seriously  threatened  by  the  terrific  fire  from  a 
machine-gun  nest,  Sergeant  Bobo  personally  killed 
the  machine-gun  crew  and  captured  the  gun.  Later 
in  the  same  action,  he  led  a  party  of  two  squads 
against  an  enemy  strong  point,  capturing  2  officers, 
125  men,  and  12  machine  guns  that  were  delivering 
a  sweeping  fire,  threatening  the  success  of  the  entire 
operation.  Sergt.  Bobo  was  killed  shortly  after  the 
completion  of  this  extraordinary  feat.  Next  of  kin, 
Lulu  Bobo,  mother,  Bonanzo,  Ark. 

BOBRYK,  JOSEPH Private 

Company  G,  327th  Infantry,  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ch^tel-Chehery,  France, 
October  7,  1918.  After  his  company  had  suffered 
heavy  casualties  in  reaching  its  objective  and  con- 
solidating its  position.  Private  Bobryk  volunteered 
and,  single  handed,  carried  numerous  wounded 
men  to  the  dressing  station,  crossing  the  Aire 
River  in  so  doing  and  passing  each  time  through 
terrific  artillery  and  machine-gun  fire.  Even  after 
being  painfully  gassed,  he  continued  this  work 
without  thought  for  his  own  personal  safety. 
Home  address,  Walter  Kuczynski,  brother-in-law, 
Riverside.  N.Y. 


BOEHLE,  WILLIAM 


Private 


Company  A,  30th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Crezancy,  France,  July  15-16, 
1918.  After  his  company  had  withdrawn  from 
their  position,  Pvt.  Boehle  voluntarily  returned  to 
the  former  position,  and  throughout  the  night  of 
July  15-16  assisted  in  evacuating  the  wounded. 
Home  address,  Garret  Boehle,  R.  F.  D.  No.  1, 
O'Fallon,  Mo. 

BOENOUR,  GEORGE  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  A,  30th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Crezancy,  France,  July  15, 
1918.  Three  times,  under  terrific  enemy  fire,  he 
carried  messages  to  battalion  and  regimental  head- 
quarters. After  the  company  had  withdrawn  he 
voluntarily  returned  to  the  position  his  company 
had  held  and  throughout  the  night  assisted  in 
evacuating  the  wounded.  Home  address,  Jacob  O. 
Boenour,  father,  Martinsburg,  Pa. 

BOGAN,  HENRY  S Sergeant 

78th  Company,  6th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Thiaucourt, 
France,  September  15,  1918.  Sergeant  Bogan  led 
a  small  detachment  in  an  attack  on  a  machine-gun 
which  was  holding  up  the  advance,  capturing  the 
gun  and  five  of  its  crew.  He  then  continued  the  ad- 
vance, entered  the  hostile  trenches  and  cleared 
them  for  a  distance  of  150  yards,  remaining  all  day 
in  this  advanced  position  under  continuous  artillery 
and  machine-gun  fire.  Sergeant  Bogan  is  awarded 
an  oak  leaf  cluster,  to  be  worn  with  his  Distin- 
guished Service  Cross,  for  the  following  act  of  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Blanc  Mont, 
France,  October  3,  1918:  During  the  attack  on 
Blanc  Mont,  Sergeant  Bogan,  without  aid,  captured 
three  machine-gun  nests,  and,  after  being  wounded, 
took  30  prisoners.  He  himself  escorted  these  pris- 
oners to  the  rear  rather  than  have  the  line  weakened 
by  taking  men  for  this  duty.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Sallie  Bogan,  mother,  Franklin,  Ky. 

BOGGS,  ERNEST  H Corpora 

Company  M,  142d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne,  France,  October 
8,  1918.  Later  his  company  had  made  an  attack 
and  had  taken  up  a  new  position;  he  rendered  great 


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assistance  in  the  reorganization  of  the  new  position. 
He  was  seriously  wounded  while  in  the  performance 
of  this  work,  but  refused  to  go  to  the  rear  because 
it  might  weaken  the  position.  Home  address,  Gil- 
bert H.  Boggs,  father,  R.  F.  D.  No.  3,  Pilot  Point, 
Tex. 

BOGGS,  JOHN  C First  Lieutenant 

2d  Machine-Gun  Battalion.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Soissons,  France,  July  21, 
1918.  He  displayed  exceptional  personal  bravery 
and  initiative  by  volunteering  to  take  charge  of  a 
machine-gun  and  crew,  protecting  an  exposed 
flank  with  them  and  dispersing  an  enemy  counter 
attack.  Home  address,  Rev.  W.  G.  Bogge,  father, 
125  So.  Laurel  Street,  Richmond,  Va. 

BOHAN,  WILLIAM  J Sergeant 

Company  L,  38th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Mezy,  France,  July  15,  1918. 
During  the  intense  enemy  artillery  preparation, 
prior  to  the  German  offensive  of  July  15,  Sergt. 
Bohan  voluntarily  left  the  shelter  of  a  trench  to  aid 
a  wounded  comrade  to  a  place  of  safety.  Next  of 
kin,  Mrs.  Julia  Smith,  sister,  89  Liberty  Street, 
Newburg,  N.  Y. 

BOISROUVRAY,  A.  D.  .  .  .  Commandant 
French  Army,  attached  to  26th  Division.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  at  Seicheprey, 
France,  April  20-21,  1918.  Commandant  de  Bois- 
rouvray  exposed  himself  to  extremely  heavy  enemy 
fire,  with  fearless  disregard  for  personal  danger,  in 
order  to  secure  information  for  tactical  dispositions 
and  artillery  support,  which  were  of  great  service  in 
checking  the  hostile  attack. 

BOLACK,  WILLIAM  F Mechanic 

Machine  Gun  Company,  104th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Verdun, 
France,  October  25,  1918.  While  taking  a  train  of 
machine-gun  carts  to  the  relief  of  his  company  in 
the  front  line,  Mechanic  Bolack  was  caught  in  a 
terrific  bombardment,  his  train  scattered,  several 
of  his  mules  killed,  and  he  himself  wounded.  He 
had  his  wounds  dressed  at  a  near-by  station  and, 
refusing  to  be  evacuated,  passed  through  the  bom- 
bardment three  times  while  reorganizing  his  train 
and  carrying  out  his  mission.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Mary  J.  Bolack,  mother,  811  Main  Street,  Spring- 
field, Mass. 

BOLEN,  JACOB Private 

Company  C,  314th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Verdun,  France,  November 
2,  1918.  Although  suffering  from  a  painful  shell 
fragment  wound  in  the  head  Pvt.  Bolen  remained  on 
duty  with  his  platoon,  exposing  himself  to  machine- 
gun  sniper  fire  while  acting  as  outpost.  Advancing 
alone  at  daylight  he  reconnoitered  what  appeared  to 
be  a  machine-gun  position,  returning  with  informa- 
tion which  enabled  his  outguard  to  better  their  loca- 
tion. Home  address,  Mrs.  Anna  Bolen,  mother, 
3942  Market  Street,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

BOLGIONE Marechal  Des  Logis 

Third  Battery,  74th  Regiment  d'Artillerie 
(French),  attached  to  Railway  Artillery,  A.  E.  F. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  on  October  14, 
1918.  Under  heavy  shelling  Sergt.  Bolgione  dis- 
played exceptional  bravery  in  extinguishing  a  fire 
which  threatened  the  destruction  of  a  powder  dump 
and  ammunition  car.  Home  address,  Monsieur 
Antione  Bolgione,  father,  Rue  Saint-Esprit  No.  28, 
LaCapelette-Marseille,  France. 

BOLIN,  HERALD  E.  Battalion  Sergeant  Major 
Headquarters  Company,  363d  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  at  Waereghem, 
Belguim,  October  31,  1918.  Seeing  a  wounded 
soldier  lying  in  an  exposed  position,  Sergt.  Maj 


Bolin  started  to  go  to  the  former's  assistance,  and 
as  he  did  so  was  knocked  down  by  a  bullet  which 
struck  him  in  the  hip.  He  nevertheless  continued 
on  in  the  face  of  the  dangerous  fire  and  succeeded 
in  moving  his  wounded  comrade  to  shelter  before 
attending  to  his  own  wound.  Although  he  was 
suffering  intense  pain,  he  refused  to  go  to  the  rear, 
but  remained  constantly  at  his  post  under  artillery 
and  machine-gun  fire,  having  been  on  strenuous 
duty  and  without  sleep  for  two  days.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Lula  Bolin,  mother,  Wenatchee,  Wash. 

BOLLES,  FRANK  C Colonel 

39th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Septsarges,  France,  September  26,  and 
near  Bois-de-Fays,  France,  September  28,  1918. 
On  September  26  Col.  Bolles  personally  directed 
the  assaulting  battalion  of  his  regiment  when  the 
line  was  temporarily  held  up  by  hostile  fire,  leading 
the  attacking  troops  forward  to  their  objective. 
After  reaching  the  objective,  terrific  hostile  fire 
caused  many  casualties,  and  the  line  was  beginning 
to  waver  when  Col.  Bolles  assisted  in  the  reorgan- 
ization of  the  line,  and  by  his  personal  example  of 
courage  and  fearlessness  encouraged  his  men  to 
hold  in  the  face  of  the  withering  machine-gun  and 
artillery  fire  until  the  flank  division  had  advanced 
abreast.  On  September  28  he  rallied  his  men  under 
the  sweeping  fire  of  machine  guns,  minnenwerfer, 
and  artillery,  and  although  painfully  wounded,  per- 
sonally assisted  in  the  reorganization  of  the  posi- 
tions. Home  address,  Mrs.  Frank  C.  Bolles,  179 
Fulton  Avenue,  Hempstead,  Long  Island,  N.  Y. 

BOLLING,  A.  R.  .  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
4th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  in  Bois  de  Nesles,  France,  July  14-15,  1918. 
While  in  command  of  three  widely  separated  pla- 
toons in  the  Bois  de  Nesles,  on  the  night  of  July 
14-15,  Lieut.  Boiling  continually  exposed  himself 
to  very  heavy  gas  and  shell  fire  by  going  from  one 
platoon  to  another.  Home  address,  Mrs.  A.  R. 
Boiling,  wife,  525  Philadelphia  Avenue,  Chambers- 
burg,  Pa. 

BOLLINGER,  ERNEST  V.  ...  Private 
Company  F,  28th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Soissons,  France,  July  19, 
1918.  He  advanced  on  machine-gun  snipers  on  the 
Paris-Soissons  road,  showing  exceptional  bravery 
by  reaching  the  machine  gun  and  killing  the  snipers 
with  hand  grenades  and  automatic  rifle.  Home 
address,  A.  Bollinger,  father,  1421  West  Fourth 
Street,  Little  Rook,  Ark. 

BOLT,  BERNARD  H Private 

Deceased.  Company  K,  28th  Infantry.  He  was 
a  member  of  a  patrol  consisting  of  an  officer  and 
four  men,  who  with  great  daring  entered  a  dangerous 
portion  of  the  enemy  trenches,  where  they  surround- 
ed a  party  nearly  double  their  own  strength,  cap- 
tured a  greater  number  than  themselves,  drove  off 
an  enemy  rescuing  party,  and  made  their  way  back 
to  our  lines  with  four  prisoners,  from  whom  valuable 
information  was  obtained.  He  died  from  wounds 
received  in  this  expedition.  Next  of  kin,  Carl 
Bolt,  916  Sanica  Street,  Bethlehem,  Pa. 

BOLTON,  ARTIE  E Captain 

Company  H,  115th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  the  Bois  de  la  Grande,  Mon- 
tagne,  France,  October  16,  1918.  Having  been  or- 
dered to  take  up  his  position  on  the  final  objective, 
Capt.  Bolton  made  a  personal  reconnaissance  of 
his  company  front  line,  during  which  time  he  was 
subjected  to  the  artillery  fire  of  both  friendly  and 
enemy  guns  and  machine  guns  directed  on  his  posi- 
tion. He  again  went  out  on  the  same  mission  and 
captured  20  prisoners  who  were  carrying  a  ma- 
chine gun.  Home  address,  Sidney  R.  Bolton,  Nor- 
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BONACK,  PAUL  J Sergeant 

Company  L,  127th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Juvigny,  France,  August  30, 
1918.  When  his  company  was  stopped  by  a  con- 
cealed machine-gun  nest,  Sergeant  Bonack  ascer- 
tained its  position  and  courageously  attacked  it. 
single-handed,  upon  his  own  initiative,  killing  the 
crew  and  enabling  his  company  to  continue  the  ad- 
vance. Home  address,  William  Bonack,  father, 
Three  Lakes.  Wis. 

BONAVANTURA,  FERDINANDO  .  Private 
Company  B,  309th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Juvin,  France,  October 
19,  1918.  Pvt.  Bonavantura,  armed  with  an  auto- 
matic rifle,  captured  a  machine  gun  single  handed 
under  heavy  flanking  fire  from  machine  guns.  The 
gun  was  supported  by  a  squad  of  infantry,  whom  he 
forced  to  flee.  Later  he  led  a  detail  far  into  the 
enemy  lines,  encouraging  his  men  by  his  fearless 
example.  Home  address,  Philip  Sozi,  404  James 
Street,  Burlington,  N.  J. 

BONDAY,  ROBERT Private 

Company  L,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne, 
France,  October  4-6,  1918.  Pvt.  Bonday,  a  runner, 
displayed  exceptional  courage  in  carrying  messages 
for  three  days  under  shell  and  machine  gun  fire. 
Home  address,  Theodore  Bonday,  father,  262 
North  Walnut  Street,  Mount  Clemens,  Mich. 

BONGARDT,  CHARLES  F.  Second  Lieutenant 
17th  Field  Artillery.  During  the  fight  at  Vaux, 
July  1,  1918,  while  serving  as  a  telephone  officer,  he 
crossed  an  open  field  in  full  view  of  the  enemy  and 
under  constant  bombardment  three  times  to  repair 
telephone  lines  vitally  necessary  to  keep  six  bat- 
teries in  operation.  Home  address,  Frank  Bon- 
gardt,  father,  4354  Charles  Street,  Omaha,  Neb. 

BONNARD,  EMILE  .  .  Chef  de  Bataillon 
French  Army.  2d  R.  I.  C.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  November  3-11,  1918.  Working 
in  conjunction  with  an  American  brigade  Chef  de 
Bataillon  Bonnard  led  his  battalion  against  deter- 
mined resistance  of  the  enemy,  working  his  way 
with  great  valor  to  take  an  important  hostile  posi- 
tion. He  kept  constantly  in  touch  with  the  Ameri- 
can commander,  thus  insuring  perfect  liaison 
during  the  entire  operations. 

BOONE,  JOEL  THOMPSON  .  .  Lieutenant 
Medical  Corps,  U.  S.  N.,  attached  to  the  6th 
Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For  extraordinary  heroism 
in  the  Bois  de  Belleau,  France,  June  9-10  and  25, 
1918.  On  two  successive  days  the  regimental  aid 
station  in  which  he  was  working  was  struck  by 
heavy  shells  and  in  each  case  demolished.  Ten 
men  were  killed  and  a  number  of  wounded  were 
badly  hurt  by  falling  timbers  and  stone.  Under 
these  harassing  conditions  this  officer  continued 
without  cessation  his  treatment  of  the  wounded, 
superintending  their  evacuation,  and  setting  an  in- 
spiring example  of  heroism  to  the  officers  and  men 
serving  under  him.  On  June  25,  1918,  Surg.  Boone 
followed  the  attack  by  one  battalion  against  enemy 
machine-gun  positions  in  the  Bois  de  Belleau, 
establishing  advanced  dressing  stations  under 
continuous  shell  fire.  Home  address  not  given. 

BOONE,  LOUIS  W Private 

Company  M,  118th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Vaux  Andigny,  France,  Oc- 
tober 11,  1918.  On  duty  as  a  company  runner,  he 
earned  an  important  message  through  an  artillery 
and  machine-gun  barrage  to  battalion  headquarters. 
Starting  back  through  the  barrage  to  the  front  lines, 
he  was  wounded;  but,  believing  he  might  be  needed 
at  the  front,  attempted  to  make  his  way  back  to  his 


company,  displaying  unusual  fortitude  and  devo- 
tion to  duty.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Lizzie  Moss, 
mother,  Cassatt,  S.  C. 

BOONE,  RAYMOND  W Corporal 

Company  F,  6th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  After 
receiving  three  severe  wounds  he  continued  in  the 
advance  on  Bouresche,  France,  on  June  6,  1918. 
Having  been  sent  to  the  rear,  he  returned  close  to 
the  advanced  lines,  where  he  assisted  in  bringing 
in  the  wounded.  Home  address,  Robert  E.  Boone, 
Elismore,  Cal. 

BOONE,  WILLIAM  EWING  Second  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  26th  Infantry.  Displaying  valorous 
leadership  throughout  two  days  of  attack  near 
Soissons,  France,  July  18-19,  1918,  he  was  killed 
while  charging  enemy  machine  guns  at  the  head  of 
his  platoon.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  H.  C.  Boone, 
mother,  4146  Warwick  Boulevard,  Kansas  City, 
Mo. 

BOOP,  LAWRENCE Private 

Company  A,  59th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  the  Bois  de  Brieulles,  France, 
September  29,  1918.  After  all  communication  with 
the  company  on  the  left  had  been  broken  by  aa 
intense  machine-gun  and  artillery  fire,  Pvt.  Boup 
volunteered  and  reestablished  liaison  with  the 
flank  company,  successfully  performing  this  mission 
by  going  a  distance  of  over  300  yards  through  a 
terrific  artillery  and  machine-gun  fire.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Lawrence  S.  Boop,  1045  Todd  Avenue, 
Girard,  Ohio. 

BOOTH,  CHARLES  W Private 

Company  F,  130th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Marcheville,  France,  Nov- 
ember 10,  1918.  After  being  wounded  twice  by 
snipers'  fire,  Pvt.  Booth  continued  to  crawl  forward 
until  he  located  and  killed  the  sniper,  who  was  pick- 
ing off  our  men.  His  act  saved  many  lives.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Harriet  Booth,  R.  F.  D.  No.  2, 
Rockford,  111. 

BOOTH,  JAMES Cook 

Company  I,  319th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Suivry-Sur-Meuse,  France, 
September  26-28,  1918.  Booth  displayed  excep- 
tional courage  when,  under  heavy  shell  fire  and  in 
an  exposed  position,  he  constantly  made  coffee  for 
the  battalion  and  carried  it  to  the  lines.  On  another 
occasion  he  assisted  in  the  evacuation  of  the  wound- 
ed, carrying  them  over  a  half  mile  under  severe 
fire  to  the  battalion  first-aid  station.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Clara  Booth,  Grampian,  Pa. 

BORDEN,  HORACE  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Signal  Corps.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  October  29,  1918.  While  carrying  put  a 
difficult  contact  mission  without  the  protection  of 
friendly  planes,  Lieut.  Borden  was  attacked  by 
three  hostile  machines,  which  he  succeeded  in 
driving  off.  He  secured  the  information  he  sought, 
but  while  attempting  to  fire  a  signal  rocket  it  ex- 
ploded, setting  the  machine  on  fire.  Lieut.  Borden 
crawled  back  on  the  fuselage  of  the  machine  and 
extinguished  the  flames  with  his  bare  hands.  Al- 
though suffering  real  pain  he  refused  to  be  sent  to 
the  rear  for  treatment  but  remained  on  duty  with 
his  squadron.  Home  address,  Alfred  H.  Borden, 
Aquideick  Branch,  Newport,  R.  I. 

BORDKAS,  GUS Private 

Medical  Detachment,  354th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Barricourt, 
France,  November  1,  1918.  On  November  1  Pvt. 
Bordkas  showed  great  bravery  and  extraordinary 
heroism  by  dressing  and  evacuating  the  wounded 
under  a  terrific  shell  fire.  While  advancing  with 
the  front  echelon  he  saw  a  comrade  fall  when  a 


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withering  machine-gun  fire  was  encountered,  and 
without  hesitation  ran  to  his  rescue,  carrying  the 
wounded  man  to  the  shelter  of  a  shell  hole.  Home 
address,  L.  Evans,  friend,  1323  Central  Street, 
Kansas  City,  Mo. 


BORDVICK,  MONRED  A. 


Sergeant 


Company  C,  132nd  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Consenvoye,  France, October 

8,  1918.     In  charge  of  a  flank  patrol  of  four  men 
during  an  attack,  he  entered  a  village  occupied  by 
the  enemy  in  force,  and  captured  forty-two  prison- 
ers and  three  machine  guns  which  were  holding  up 
the  advance  of  the  battalion  from  the  left  flank.    He 
displayed  marked  courage  and  ability  as  a  leader. 
Home  address,    Mrs.   Dora  Bordvick,  wife,   1509 
Loan  Avenue,  Marianatti,  Wis. 

BORKUS,  THOMAS Corporal 

Company  B,  1st  Engineers.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Exermont,  France,  October 

9,  1918.     Upon  his  own  initiative,  Corpl.  Borkus, 
with   another   soldier,   displayed   notable   courage 
in  attacking  two  machine  guns  which  were  hinder- 
ing the  advance.     Undaunted  by  the  heavy  machine- 
gun  fire,  they  poured  deadly  rifle  fire  upon  the 
enemy  gunners,  and  forced  them  to  flee  toward  our 
attacking  troops,  who  captured  them.     Home    ad- 
dress Adam  Nogroski,  friend,  308  Grand  Avenue, 
Port  Washington,  Wis. 

BORST,  RALPH  P.  Regimental  Supply  Sergeant 
30th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Crezancy,  France,  July  15,  1918.  Hear- 
ing that  the  wounded  at  a  dressing  station  had  no 
means  of  evacuation,  Sergt.  Borst  took  four  escort 
wagons  over  shell-swept  territory  and  carried  the 
men  to  an  ambulance  station.  He  then  established 
ambulance  service  between  this  point  and  his  bat- 
talion dressing  station.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Ester 
M.  Borst,  mother,  800  East  Fayette  Street,  Syra- 
cuse, N.  Y. 

BORTON,  EDWARD  W Private 

Machine  Gun  Company,  364th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Eclisfontaine, 
France,  October  4,  1918.  After  obtaining  permis- 
sion to  go  to  the  aid  of  wounded  soldiers  Pvt. 
Borton  remained  in  the  open,  under  heavy  shrapnel 
and  high-explosive  fire,  giving  first  aid  to  our 
wounded  men  until  he  was  wounded  by  shrapnel. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Ida  H.  Trueworthy,  mother, 
742  Garland  Avenue,  Los  Angeles,  Gal. 

BOS,  LAMBERT Private 

78th  Company,  6th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Blanc  Mont 
Ridge,  France,  October  3,  1918.  Pvt.  Bos,  with 
two  other  volunteers,  flanked  a  machine-gun  nest 
and,  after  one  of  his  comrades  had  been  wounded, 
captured  14  men  and  two  machine  guns.  Later, 
he  aided  in  the  capture  of  40  other  prisoners  in  a 
dug-out.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Nanik  Bos,  mother, 
Granite,  Idaho. 

BOSONE,  PETER  P Sergeant 

Company  F,  362d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  during  the  Argonne  offensive, 
France,  September  26  to  October  12,  1918.  Sergt. 
Bosone  was  knocked  unconscious  by  shell  fire,  but 
after  recovering  immediately  continued  in  action, 
thus  setting  a  good  example  of  devotion  to  duty  to 
his  men.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Josephine  Bosone, 
mother,  919  South  Thirteenth  Street  West,  Salt 
Lake  City,  Utah. 

BOSTON,  WILLIE Private 

Machine  Gun  Company,  371st  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Ardeuil, 
France,  September  29,  1918.  With  three  other 
soldiers,  Pvt.  Boston  crawled  200  yards  ahead  of 


our  line  under  violent  machine-gun  fire  and  rescued 
an  officer  who  was  lying  mortally  wounded  in  a 
shell  hole.  Home  address,  Will  Boston,  father, 
Roopville,  Ga. 

BOTELLE,  GEORGE  W Private 

Company  C,  308th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Charlevaux  Mill,  France, 
October  4,  1918.  He  repeatedly  carried  messages 
over  ground  swept  by  intense  enemy  fire.  When 
his  battalion  had  been  surrounded  and  several 
other  runners  had  been  killed  or  wounded  in  the 
attempt,  he  volunteered  to  carrry  a  message 
through  the  enemy  lines  to  the  regimental  P.  C.f 
being  severely  wounded  in  the  performance  of  this 
mission.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Annie  Botelle, 
grandmother,  Lakeside,  Conn. 

BOTHWELL,  EUGENE  ....  Private 
Company  K,  7th  Infantry.  Extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Fossoy,  France,  July  15, 
1918.  Through  the  heavy  artillery  preparation  of 
the  enemy  of  July  15  Pvt.  Both  well  volunteered  and 
carried  a  message  over  an  entirely  strange  route. 
He  successfully  completed  his  mission  and  returned 
with  the  answer.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Emma 
Bothwell,  mother,  39  Stenzel  Street,  Tonawanda, 
N.  Y. 

BOUCHARD,  JOSEPH  A.  ...  Sergeant 
Company  G,  5th  Ammunition  Train.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  Septsarges,  France, 
October  24,  1918.  When  an  enemy  shell  struck 
some  pyrotechnics  stored  in  the  ammunition  dump 
of  his  organization  Sergt.  Bouchard  directed  and 
assisted  in  the  removal  of  the  inflammable  material, 
and  placed  the  fire  under  control.  Through  his 
coolness  and  courage  the  destruction  of  a  large 
quantity  of  near-by  ammunition  was  avoided. 
Home  address,  Hortance  Bouchard,  father,  624 
St.  Jean  Avenue,  Detroit,  Mich. 

BOUCHER,  ADELARDE  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Headquarters  Company,  101st  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  in  the  Beliau  Bois, 
October  23-26,  1918.  During  three  days  of  intense 
shelling  and  concentrated  machine-gun  fire,  Pvt. 
Boucher  acted  as  guide  and  liaison  runner  for  the 
several  units  of  his  regiment,  time  and  again,  both 
day  and  night,  passing  through  the  heavy  fire, 
keeping  contact  with  all  adjacent  units.  He 
played  a  very  strong  part  in  maintaining  the  ex- 
cellent liaison,  and  aided  materially  in  the  efficient 
distribution  of  ammunition  throughtout  the  entire 
attack.  Home  address,  Amanda  Boucher,  father, 
234  Plymouth  Street,  Fitchburg,  Mass. 

BOUGHAN,  JOSEPH  F Private 

Company  C,  101st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  north  of  Verdun,  France,  October 
27,  1918.  While  advancing  with  the  first  wave  Pvt. 
Boughan,  with  another  soldier,  attacked  a  machine- 
gun  nest  and  killed  two  of  the  crew.  He  accom- 
plished this  feat  only  after  a  hand-to-hand  en- 
counter, in  which  he  was  severely  wounded.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Ellen  A.  Boughan,  Adams  and  Water- 
town  Streets,  Newton,  Mass. 

BOUGIE,  JAMES Private 

Sanitary  Detachment,  106th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Ronssoy,  France, 
September  29,  1918.  During  operations  against 
the  Hindenburg  line  he  went  forward  under  a 
heavy  shell  and  machine-gun  fire  and  brought  in 
wounded  comrades,  continuing  his  work  even  after 
he  himself  had  been  wounded.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Mary  Bougie,  371  Bridge  Street,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 

BOURDON,  WILLIAM  R.     .      .      .         Captain 

124th  Machine  Gun  Battalion.   For  extraordinary 

heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  Forges,  France, 


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September  26,  1918.  Capt.  Bourdon  (then  first 
lieutenant)  was  advancing  with  his  platoon,  when 
it  came  under  heavy  enemy  machine-gun  fire  from 
a  small  clump  of  woods.  Ordering  his  men  to  take 
cover,  he  went  forward  alone,  located  the  machine 
gun,  and  killed  the  gunner.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Alice  G.  Bourdon,  wife,  3215  Irving  Avenue  South, 
Minneapolis,  Minn. 

BOURDU,  JOSEPH  ....  Master  Gunner 
26th  Battery,  208th  Field  Artillery,  French 
Army.  On  June  15,  1918,  while  a  battalion  of  the 
llth  Infantry  was  halted  on  the  road  near  Le 
Ruddin,  Vosges,  it  came  under  heavy  shell  fire  from 
a  German  battery.  First  Lieut.  Edison  M.  Boarke, 
badly  wounded  in  the  left  arm  and  shoulder,  at- 
tempted to  reach  a  place  of  safety  by  rolling  down 
an  embankment  near  the  road,  when  he  was  picked 
up  by  Master  Gunner  Bourdu,  under  heavy  shell 
fire,  and  carried  on  his  back  to  a  place  of  safety. 
Home  address  not  given. 

BOURLAND,  WILLIAM  F.  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  Company  C,  1st  United  States 
Engineers.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action 
near  Verdun,  France,  October  8-9,  1918.  On 
October  8,  leading  his  company  to  the  assault  of  a 
hill,  he  captured  many  prisoners  and  machine  guns. 
On  October  9,  while  defending  the  hill,  the  enemy 
launched  a  counterattack  of  greatly  superior 
numbers,  but,  in  the  face  of  great  danger,  Lieut. 
Bourland  proceeded  to  an  outpost,  and  by  skillful 
direction  he  contributed  greatly  to  the  successful 
defense  of  the  hill.  He  was  killed  while  in  command 
at  this  outpost.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Jessie  C.  Bour- 
land Newsom,  mother,  Rock  Springs,  Texas. 

BOURNE,  RUSSEL  K Corporal 

Deceased.  Battery  C,  103d  Field  Artillery.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Samogneux, 
France,  October,  24,  1918.  After  his  place  had  re- 
ceived two  direct  hits,  Corpl.  Bourne  refused  to 
seek  safety  and  helped  to  carry  a  wounded  comrade 
across  a  terrifically  shelled  area.  While  in  the  per- 
formance of  this  task  he  was  instantly  killed. 
Next  of  kin,  Howard  P.  Bourne,  father,  3  De  Foe 
Place,  Providence,  R.  I. 

BOUSTEAD,  GEORGE  R.  .  .  .  Corporal 
Company  M,  168th  Infantry.  Corpl.  Boustead 
distinguished  himself  northeast  of  Chateau-Thierry, 
France,  on  July  28,  1918,  when,  as  the  leader  of  a 
squad  of  four  men,  he  raided  an  enemy  machine-gun 
nest  held  by  twelve  Germans.  As  a  result  of  this 
daring  work  one  of  the  enemy  was  killed,  the  other 
eleven  captured,  and  their  four  machine  guns  turn- 
ed upon  the  retreating  foe.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Mary  Boustead,  Woodbine,  la. 

BOUTON,  ARTHUR  E Major 

Deceased.  9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Soissons,  France,  July  18, 
1918.  His  exhibition  of  dash  and  courage  in  leading 
an  assaulting  line  against  enemy  machine-gun  nesta 
under  terrific  artillery  fire  and  the  successful  pro- 
tection of  his  left  flank,  which  became  exposed  when 
liaison  was  broken,  aided  materially  the  success  of 
the  whole  attack.  He  was  killed  by  shell  fire  while 
leading  his  battalion  in  the  assault.  Next  of  kin, 
Edwin  P.  Bouton,  Trumansburg,  N.  Y. 

BOWER,  GEORGE  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
81st  Company,  6th  Machine  Gun  Battalion,  U. 
S.  M.  C.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Thiacourt,  France,  September  15,  1918.  Aiding 
an  infantry  platoon,  which  had  been  forced  to  with- 
draw because  of  heavy  machine-gun  and  artillery 
fire,  Lieut.  Bower,  while  suffering  from  severe 
wounds,  kept  his  guns  in  position,  consolidating  his 
location,  and  preventing  the  danger  of  an  enemy 
counterattack.  Next  of  kin,  George  R.  Bower, 
father,  Torresdale,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 


BOWER,  JAMES  R Private 

Deceased.  Company  L,  362d  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Gesnes, 
France,  September  29,  1918.  Pvt.  Bower  was  with 
his  company  commander  and  three  other  soldiers, 
firing  at  Germans  in  trees,  when  he  observed 
another  group  of  the  enemy  about  to  open  fire  on 
his  party.  He  directed  attention  toward  the  enemy 
in  order  to  warn  his  company  commander  and  the 
other  soldiers.  In  so  doing  he  drew  the  first  shots 
from  the  Germans  and  was  killed.  Next  of  kin,  J. 
M.  Bower,  father,  105  South  Mentor  Avenue, 
Pasadena,  Cal. 

BOWERS,  LLOYD  G.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Air  Service.  For  repeated  acts  of  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  Gironville  and 
Chatelchesery,  France,  August  14-29  and  October 
27,  1918.  On  August  14  this  officer's  balloon  was 
attacked  by  four  enemy  chase  machines  and,  though 
urged  to  jump,  he  remained  at  his  post  and  secured 
information  of  great  value.  On  August  29  he  was 
attacked  by  enemy  planes  using  incendiary  bul- 
lets, but  would  not  leave  his  post  before  his  balloon 
caught  fire;  he  insisted  at  once  upon  reascending, 
although  he  knew  that  the  enemy  was  constantly 
patrolling  the  air.  On  October  27,  near  Chatel- 
chesery, while  regulating  artillery  fire,  he  was  at- 
tacked by  several  enemy  planes  and  his  balloon 
was  perforated  by  incendiary  bullets.  He  remained 
in  the  air  and  carried  out  his  observation.  His 
extreme  courage  and  devotion  to  duty  furnished 
a  splendid  example  to  the  officers  and  men  of  his 
command.  Home  address,  G.  M.  Bowers,  father, 
1140  South  Thirteenth  Street,  Birmingham,  Ala. 

BOWES,  DAVID  M.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
304th  Brigade,  Tank  Corps.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Varennes,  France,  Septem- 
ber 26,  1918.  He  crawled  forward  under  heavy 
fire  at  the  risk  of  his  own  life  and  rescued  a  wounded 
soldier,  who  was  lying  about  150  meters  in  front  of 
the  trenches  occupied  by  the  advanced  Infantry. 
Home  address,  Henry  W.  Bowes,  father,  Bath,  N.  Y. 

BOWLES,  ELVER  J Sergeant 

308th  Battery,  Trench  Artillery,  158th  Field 
Artillery  Brigade.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Brabant-sur-Meuse,  France,  October 
23,  1918.  During  an  offensive  action  in  the  Bois- 
sois  Bols,  Sergt.  Bowles  remained  in  the  open 
under  direct  fire  of  machine  gun  and  artillery,  as- 
sisting another  soldier  in  operating  a  trench  mortar 
for  57  minutes,  firing  230  bombs.  Repeatedly 
knocked  down  from  concussion  from  exploding 
shells  and  bombs,  he  remained  at  his  post  until  ex- 
hausted. Home  address,  Mrs.  Matilda  Bowles, 
mother,  2515  South  Rosewood  Street,  Philadelphia, 
Pa. 

BOWMAN,  SAMUEL  A.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Field  Artillery,  observer,  12th  Aero  Squadron. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  in  the  Aire 
Valley,  near  Fleyille,  France,  October  4,  1918. 
Lieut.  Bowman  displayed  remarkable  bravery  and 
devotion  to  duty  while  on  an  Infantry  contact 
patrol  mission.  Heavy  machine-gun  fire  was  en- 
countered from  the  enemy  position  in  Fleville.  The 
plane  was  pierced  many  times  and  Lieut.  Bowman  was 
severely  wounded,  but  in  spite  of  this  fact  he  con- 
tinued on  his  mission  until  the  front  line  was 
located,  after  which  he  wrote  and  dropped  clear 
and  accurate  messages  to  division  and  corps  com- 
mand posts,  giving  valuable  and  timely  information. 
Home  address,  J.  E.  Bowman,  father,  815  East 
High  Street,  Springfield,  Ohio. 

BOWMAN,  SILAS  E Private 

Company  F,  117th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Premont,  France,  October 
7-9,  1918.  For  three  successive  days  Pvt.  Bowman 
carried  messages  over  ground  swept  by  machine- 


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gun  fire  and  heavy  shelling.  He  disregarded 
personal  safety,  and  was  instrumental  in  establish- 
ing liaison  with  units  in  the  vicinity.  Home  ad- 
dress, E.  L.  Bowman,  brother,  Erwin,  Tenn. 

BOY  ATT,  CHARLES  H Corporal 

Company  L,  131st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  Harville,  France, 
November  10,  1918.  Advancing  through  a  clearing 
in  the  woods  subjected  to  heavy  fire,  he  with 
another  soldier,  flanked  and  destroyed  an  enemy 
machine-gun  nest,  capturing  prisoners,  and  allow- 
ing their  company  to  resume  the  advance.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Kate  Boyatt,  aunt,  708  North  New 
Jersey  Street.  Indianapolis,  Ind. 

BOYD,  CLYDE  M Private 

Headquarters  Company,  166th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Suppes, 
France,  July  14-15,  1918.  Pvt.  Boyd's  position  as 
37-millimeter  gunner  was  subjected  to  an  all-night 
shelling,  so  intense  that,  although  wounded,  he 
would  not  allow  his  comrades  to  carry  him  to  safety 
until  the  bombardment  slackened.  He  remained 
for  three  hours  after  being  wounded  and,  when 
examined,  it  was  found  that  he  had  received  22 
wounds.  Home  address,  Samuel  H.  Boyd,  father, 
Payne,  Ohio. 

BOYD,  LAYTON  A Private 

Medical  Detachment,  2d  Engineers.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  Medeah  Farm, 
France,  October  9,  1918.  Exposed  to  enemy  sniper 
and  machine-gun  fire,  Pvt.  Boyd  went  in  front  of 
our  lines  to  administer  aid  to  a  wounded  officer, 
and  also  to  wounded  enemy  troops.  He  also  crawl- 
ed to  within  50  feet  of  an  enemy  machine  gun  and 
assisted  in  bringing  a  wounded  comrade  to  safety. 
Home  address,  P.  S.  Boyd,  brother,  Route  3, 
Bartlesville,  Okla. 

BOYD,  RICHARD  H.     .  Second  Lieutenant 

Deceased.  117th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  La  Hale  Menneresse,  France, 
October  17,  1918.  After  his  platoon  had  suffered 
severe  casualties,  and  his  ammunition  entirely  ex- 
hausted, Lieut.  Boyd  went  about  the  town  under 
annihilating  fire  to  collect  the  stragglers.  With  a 
few  he  managed  to  collect,  he  attacked  and  put 
out  of  action  three  enemy  machine-gun  nests,  after 
which  he  reported  to  the  front  line.  Here  he  vol- 
untarily exposed  himself  in  assisting  wounded  from 
the  face  of  murderous  fire,  and  while  standing  in 
full  view  of  the  enemy,  directing  his  men  to  seek 
shelter,  he  was  killed  by  a  shell  explosion.  Next  of 
kin,  Mrs.  Ben  S.  Boyd,  mother,  Knoxville,  Tenn. 

BOYD,  THEODORE  E.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
7th  Field  Artillery,  observer,  attached  to  the 
88th  Aero  Squadron.  For  extraordinary  heroism 
in  action  near  Confians,  France,  September  14, 
This  officer,  being  detailed  for  the  protection  of  a 
photographic  mission  with  five  other  planes,  pro- 
ceeded on  his  mission,  when  three  of  the  escorting 
planes  failed  to  join  the  formation.  While  flying 
near  Conflans  the  formation  engaged  in  combat 
with  five  enemy  pursuit  planes.  Wounded  in  both 
legs,  the  left  foot,  and  the  right  elbow,  he  displayed 
exceptional  tenacity  and  courage  by  continuing  to 
fire  his  guns  until  the  enemy  were  put  to  flight. 
Home  address,  J.  Boyd,  Ashland  City,  Tenn. 

BOYKIN,  SAMUEL  V Sergeant 

Company  B,  105th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  east  of  Ronssoy,  France,  Septem- 
ber 20,  1918.  During  the  operation,  against  the 
Hindenburg  line,  Sergt.  Boykin,  with  an  officer 
and  two  other  sergeants,  occupied  an  outpost 
position  in  advance  of  the  line,  which  was  attacked 
by  a  superior  force  of  the  enemy.  Sergt.  Boykin 
assisted  in  repulsing  this  attack  and  in  killing  10 


Germans,  capturing  5,  and  driving  off  the  others' 
The  bravery  and  determination  displayed  by  this 
group  was  an  inspiration  to  all  who  witnessed. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Samuel  Boykin,  203  North 
Front  Street,  Harrisburg,  Pa. 

BOYLE,  J.  EDWARD Captain 

Machine  Gun  Company,  110th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Varennes, 
France,  September  26,  1918.  While  bringing  his 
company  into  position  he  was  severely  wounded, 
being  struck  in  eleven  places  by  fragments  of  H.  E. 
shell.  Seeing  that  his  being  wounded  and  the 
enemy  fire  had  caused  some  disorganization  of  his 
command,  he  assembled  his  platoon  and  section 
leaders,  assigned  them  their  missions  and  although 
bleeding  profusely,  set  them  an  example  of  coolness 
and  bravery.  Inspired  by  his  bravery,  the  company 
moved  forward,  getting  into  action  at  a  critical 
period  of  the  fight.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Edna  B. 
Boyle,  wife,  801  7th  Avenue,  Beaver  Falls,  Pa. 

BOYLE,  JAMES  B.  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
115th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Verdun,  France,  October  8,  1918.  Dur- 
ing an  offensive  of  his  organization,  on  the  edge  of 
Consenvoye  Wood,  Lieut.  Boyle  led  a  flanking 
attack  on  the  enemy,  and  by  the  skillful  handling 
of  his  platoon  captured  two  machine  guns  and 
opened  a  way  for  an  advance  which  resulted  in 
clearing  the  wood  of  the  enemy  and  greatly  assisted 
in  obtaining  our  objective.  Later  Lieut.  Boyle 
was  severely  wounded  while  leading  a  wire-carrying 
party  through  a  heavy  artillery  barrage,  refusing 
first  aid  until  a  soldier,  wounded  at  the  same  time, 
had  been  attended  to.  Home  address,  Mrs.  James 
Boyle,  2002  Park  Avenue,  Baltimore,  Md. 

BOYLE,  WILLIAM  J Corporal 

Machine  Gun  Company,  9th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Medeah 
Farm,  France,  October  5,  1918.  Corpl.  Boyle  saved 
the  lives  of  many  of  his  comrades  by  killing  two 
enemy  machine  gunners  and  putting  the  guns  out 
of  action.  Home  address,  Sam  Vatterson,  friend, 
432  West  Twentieth  Street,  New  York,  N.  Y. 

BOYSEN,  ERNEST  J.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
305th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  at  Champigneville,  France,  November  1, 
1918.  When  his  platoon  was  held  up  by  fire  from 
enemy  machine-guns  and  snipers,  Lieutenant  Boy- 
sen  went  forward  in  advance  of  his  platoon,  in  dis- 
regard for  personal  danger;  and,  with  a  rifle, 
brought  down  three  enemy  snipers,  and  drove  off 
the  enemy  machine-gunners,  thereby  enabling  his 
platoon  to  resume  its  advance.  Home  address, 
Hans  Boysen,  father,  Harlan,  Iowa. 

BOZENHART,  ERNEST  G.  .  .  .  Private 
Deceased.  Medical  Detachment,  147th  Infantry. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Ivoiry, 
France,  September  29,  1918,  making  his  way 
through  heavy  artillery  and  machine-gun  fire,  Pvt. 
Bozenhart  rendered  valuable  medical  treatment  to 
the  wounded  and  assisted  in  bringing  the  men  to 
safety  and  forwarding  them  to  a  first-aid  station. 
In  the  performance  of  his  duties  he  was  shortly 
afterwards  killed.  Next  of  kin,  Geo.  Bozenhart, 
father,  1102  Baker  Street,  Toledo,  Ohio. 

BRACKETT,  ALBERT  C.  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Company  D,  103d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Marcheville,  France,  September 
26, 1918.  Although  he  was  severely  wounded,  Sergt. 
Brackett  insisted  upon  continuing  his  duties.  Under 
severe  fire  from  snipers,  machine  guns,  and  artillery, 
he  repeatedly  stood  up  in  the  open,  offering  himself 
as  a  target  for  the  snipers  in  order  to  locate  their 
positions.  Home  address,  Mrs.  C.  C.  Brackett, 
R.  F.  D.  No.  2,  Harrison,  Me. 


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BRADBURY,  ARTHUR  W.  .  .  .  Captain 
362d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Gesnes,  France,  September  29,  1918. 
Severely  wounded  while  his  battalion  was  attacking 
Gesnes,  he  refused  to  be  evacuated.  Though  unable 
to  walk,  he  remained  in  active  command  of  his  bat- 
talion during  a  critical  period  of  the  engagement, 
until  the  objective  had  been  gained,  his  own  bat- 
talion and  the  one  on  his  left  reorganized,  the  occu- 
pied position  consolidated,  and  food  and  water 
procured  for  his  men.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Amy 
W.  Bradbury,  wife,  Avalon  Apartments,  Tacoma, 
Wash. 

BRADFIELD,  WALTER  E.      .  Corporal 

Company  H,  142nd  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Erienne,  France,  October 
8,  1918.  While  advancing  with  his  company, 
Corpl.  Bradfield  was  wounded  in  the  hip  by  a 
sniper  who  was  inflicting  severe  losses  on  the  com- 
pany. Crawling  forward,  he  killed  this  sniper,  and 
continued  in  action  even  after  receiving  a  second 
wound.  He  refused  to  go  to  the  rear  until  he  was 
ordered  to  do  so  by  his  company  commander.  Home 
address,  Elijah  A.  Bradfield,  St.  Anthony,  Idaho. 


BRADFORD,  JOSEPH  W. 


Sergeant 


Company  M,  16th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  the  Argonne-Meuse  offensive, 
October  4,  1918.  Consolidating  remnants  of  other 
platoons  with  his  own,  Sergt.  Bradford  advanced 
against  violent  machine-gun  fire  of  the  enemy.  He 
directed  an  attack  against  two  nests,  which  were 
reduced  and  his  objective  gained.  While  recon- 
noitering  in  front  of  his  objective,  he  was  severely 
wounded.  Home  address,  Albert  C.  Bradford, 
father,  29  Glenwood  Square,  Brockton,  Mass. 

BRADLEY,  JOSEPH  L.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  L,  9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Medeah  Ferme,  France, 
October  8,  1918.  Without  regard  for  his  own  safety, 
Pvt.  Bradley  worked  unceasingly  as  a  stretcher 
bearer,  caring  for  the  wounded  of  other  companies, 
as  well  as  of  those  of  his  own,  and  inspiring  others  to 
greater  efforts  by  his  example  of  courage  and  en- 
durance. Home  address,  Henry  L.  Bradley,  father, 
R.  F.  D.  No.  2,  Marshall,  N.  C. 


BRADLEY,  MANLEY 


Sergeant 


Company  D,  317th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Nantillois,  France,  October 
5,  1918.  Sergt.  Bradley  was  wounded  in  the  head 
while  leading  his  platoon  across  a  valley  swept  by 
machine-gun  fire,  but  he  continued  to  lead  his  men 
on  to  their  objective,  refusing  to  report  to  the  dress- 
ing station  until  he  was  ordered  to  do  so.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Eva  Bradley,  wife,  Nash,  Va. 

BRADLEY,  PAUL  W Corporal 

Machine  Gun  Company,  165th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  at  Ancervillers, 
France,  April  26,  1918,  near  Menrcy  Farms,  France, 
July  29,  1918;  and  near  Landres-et-St.  Georges, 
France,  October  14,  1918.  When  an  enemy  shell 
struck  the  gun  position  of  his  squad  near  Ancer- 
villers, France,  severely  wounding  him,  Corpl. 
Bradley  (then  a  Private), coolly  removed  the  gun 
to  a  place  of  safety  and  returned  for  the  tripod, 
being  wounded  for  a  second  time  in  so  doing.  Near 
Meurcy  Farm,  this  soldier  assumed  leadership  of 
his  squad  after  his  corporal  was  severely  wounded 
in  the  arm  by  a  machine  gun  bullet,  until  the  ob- 
jective had  been  taken  and  the  line  firmly  establish- 
ed. During  the  advance  on  the  enemy  position 
near  Landres-et-St.  Georges,  Corp.  Bradley  again 
displayed  conspicuous  coolness  and  courage  in 
taking  charge  of  his  section,  after  the  section 
sergeant  had  been  wounded,  and  directing  the 
placing  and  firing  of  the  guns.  Home  address,  Will 
Bradley,  father,  Short  Hills,  New  Jersey. 


BRADLEY,  ROE Private 

Company  F,  118th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Brancourt,  France,  October 
8,  1918.  When  a  party  of  twenty-five  of  the  enemy 
threatened  the  advance  by  machine-gun  fire  from 
a  sunken  road,  Pvt.  Bradley,  who  was  ahead  of  the 
front  line,  quickly  got  his  automatic  rifle  into  action, 
and,  by  well-directed  enfilading  fire,  killed  a  large 
number  of  the  enemy,  capturing  the  reminder. 
His  timely  act  prevented  an  interruption  of  the 
attack.  Home  address,  Mrs.  G.  W.  Bradley, 
mother,  Glendale,  S.  C. 

BRADSHAW,  HOWARD  E.  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Deceased.  Company  A,  61st  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  at  Cunel,  France, 
October  14,  1918.  His  company  being  left  without 
officers  Sergt.  Bradshaw  reorganized  the  company 
under  severe  shell  fire.  With  absolute  disregard 
for  his  personal  safety  he  led  the  company  against 
machine-gun  emplacements  until  he  was  killed. 
Next  of  kin,  Charles  L.  Bradshaw,  father,  Coch- 
ranton,  Pa. 

BRADSNYDER,  HENRY  ....  Corporal 
Company  G,  102d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Verdun,  France,  October  23, 
1918.  Accompanied  by  his  lieutenant,  Corpl. 
Bradsnyder  charged  two  machine-gun  nests  which 
were  causing  heavy  losses  in  our  ranks.  To  reach 
the  positions  it  was  necessary  to  pass  through  an 
intense  machine-gun  and  artillery  fire.  The  first 
gun  was  successfully  reached,  a  German  officer  and 
one  of  the  gun  crew  killed  and  the  gun  captured. 
In  the  dash  for  the  second  gun  the  lieutenant  was 
severely  wounded.  Corpl.  Bradsnyder  gave  him 
first-aid  treatment  and  remained  with  him,  pro- 
tecting him  from  death  or  capture  until  aid  arrived 
some  time  later.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Amalie 
Bradsnyder,  mother,  116  Main  Street,  Thompson- 
ville,  Conn. 

BRADY,  CLIFFORD  N Private 

Company  K,  357th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bantheyille,  France,  October 
23-24,  1918.  On  many  occasions,  while  his  batta- 
lion was  holding  a  position,  Pvt.  Brady  crawled 
far  in  advance  of  the  outposts  and  with  glasses  and 
compass  located  enemy  machine-gun  positions. 
His  work  was  done  under  most  hazardous  condi- 
tions and  heaviest  fire,  but  he  succeeded  after  all 
other  attempts  had  proved  fatal.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  F.  D.  Brady,  mother,  624  West  Randolph 
Street,  Enid,  Okla. 

BRADY,  DALTON  E Captain 

60th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Cunel,  France,  October  14,  1918.  In  the 
face  of  heavy  machine-gun  and  shell  fire  Capt. 
Brady  left  a  sheltered  position  to  go  to  the  rescue  of 
First  Sergt.  Kenneth  Romaine,  who  was  lying 
wounded  some  distance  away  in  a  shell  hole  upon 
which  the  enemy  was  directing  a  heavy  machine- 
gun  fire.  With  utter  disregard  for  his  own  personal 
safety,  he  carried  the  wounded  sergeant  through  the 
terrific  machine-gun  and  shell  fire  to  a  place  of 
safety.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Dalton  E.  Brady, 
wife,  French  Creek,  Va. 

BRADY,  FRANCIS  M.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
9th  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Cunel,  France,  October  12, 
1918.  Lieut.  Brady  led  his  platoon  over  300  meters 
of  open  ground,  attacking  and  capturing  five  enemy 
machine  guns  with  their  officers  and  crews,  thereby 
saving  many  lives  and  establishing  liaison  with  the 
troops  on  his  right.  He  recrossed  the  open  ground 
to  report  his  location.  Despite  intense  artillery 
fire,  he  held  the  captured  position  for  48  hours,  and 
with  a  loader  personally  silenced  two  enemy  machine- 


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guns  which  were  enfilading  the  troops  advancing 
to  his  support.  Home  address,  Hugh  Brady,  father, 
13  Randolph  Street,  Yonkers,  N.  Y. 

BRADY,  JOHN  J Chaplain 

U.  S.  N.,  attached  to  5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Chateau- 
Thierry,  France,  June,  1918.  Chaplain  Brady 
made  two  complete  tours  of  the  front  line  under 
severe  fire,  carried  on  his  duties  as  chaplain  with 
untiring  service  and  ministered  to  the  men  of  the 
regiment  under  unusually  trying  circumstances. 
He  continually  exposed  himself  to  carry  cigarettes 
to  men  of  the  line  who  had  no  opportunity  to  get 
them  otherwise.  Home  address,  Mrs.  James  J. 
Brady,  mother,  2019  Morris  Avenue,  New  York, 
N.Y. 

BRAGG,  JAMES  W Private 

Medical  Detachment,  308th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Binarville, 
France,  October  2-7,  1918.  He  was  on  duty  with 
a  detachment  of  his  regiment  which  was  cut  off  and 
surrounded  by  the  enemy  in  the  Argonne  Forest, 
France,  for  five  days.  Though  he  was  without  food 
throughout  this  period,  he  continued  to  render 
first  aid  to  the  wounded,  exposing  himself  to  heavy 
shell  and  machine-gun  fire  at  the  risk  of  his  life 
until  he  was  completely  exhausted.  Home  address, 
G.  F.  Bragg,  father,  Boggs,  Webster  Co.,  Va. 

BRAMBLE,  EDWIN  D Private 

Headquarters  Company,  102d  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  at  Marcheville, 
France,  September  26,  1918.  Pvt.  Bramble  per- 
formed valuable  service  in  maintaining  communi- 
cation by  voluntarily  repairing  telephone  lines 
under  a  violent  artillery  bombardment.  While 
so  engaged  he  was  seriously  wounded.  Home  ad- 
ress,  John  H.  Bramble,  father,  Mapleton,  Iowa. 

BRANDON,  CLYDE Private 

6th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne,  France,  October 
3-9,  1918.  For  six  days  and  nights  Pvt.  Brandon, 
a  battalion  scout,  worked  unceasingly  in  supplying 
his  battalion  commander  with  accurate  information, 
repeatedly  volunteering  for  hazardous  reconnais- 
sances over  fire-swept  terrain,  penetrating  the 
enemy's  lines  without  hesitation  to  observe  hostile 
positions,  and  also  establishing  liaison  under  con- 
ditions of  exceptional  difficulty.  Home  address, 
E.  A.  Brandon,  father,  Bend,  Ore. 

BRANDT,  ARTHUR  F Corporal 

Deceased.  Company  E,  168th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  northeast  of  Verdun, 
France,  October  16,  1918.  After  his  company  had 
been  in  action  three  days  during  the  attack  on  the 
Cote  de  Chatillon,  and  was  to  be  relieved,  Corpl. 
Brandt  volunteered  to  guide  the  company  to  a 
position  of  security  in  the  rear  which  he  had  select- 
ed. While  the  relief  was  being  made  under  shell 
fire,  this  soldier  and  four  others  were  severely 
wounded  by  a  bursting  shell.  Realizing  that  his 
wound  would  prove  fatal,  Corpl.  Brandt,  while 
being  carried  on  a  stretcher,  indicated  the  route  to 
be  taken  by  the  company,  being  wounded  in  the 
face  and  scarcely  able  to  talk.  Through  his  extra- 
ordinary fortitude  and  will  power  the  company  was 
able  to  reach  its  position  over  difficult  terrain 
and  under  enemy  fire.  Corp.  Brandt  died  from 
his  wounds  next  day.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  W.  F. 
Brandt,  mother,  Postville,  Iowa. 

BRANSON,  WALTER  W Corporal 

Company  F,  16th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Soissons,  France,  July  19, 
1918.  Upon  finding  six  men  who  during  the  ad- 
vance had  become  separated  from  their  companies, 
he  voluntarily  organized  them  into  a  detachment, 


led  an  attack  upon  two  machine  guns,  killed  seven 
of  the  crew,  and  captured  five.  Home  address, 
Charles  E.  Branson,  Castle  wood,  Va. 

BRANTLEY,  R.  C Sergeant 

Company  D,  1st  Gas  Regiment.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  Malancourt  Woods, 
France,  September  26,  1918.  After  his  detachment 
had  been  ordered  to  the  rear,  Sergeant  Brantley  re- 
mained to  administer  first  aid  to  a  wounded  com- 
rade, bringing  him  to  safety,  through  withering 
machine-gun  fire.  Home  address,  John  P.  Brant- 
ley,  father,  Mount  Ulla,  N.  C. 

BRAUN,  GUSTAV  J Captain 

47th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Sergy,  France,  July  29-30,  1918.  No 
medical  officer  or  first-aid  men  being  present,  Capt. 
Braun,  then  first  lieutenant  and  battalion  liaison 
officer,  established  a  first-aid  station  and  worked 
throughout  the  day  and  night  dressing  the  wounded. 
On  both  days  he  repeatedly  went  out  himself  in  the 
most  intense  shell  fire  and  carried  wounded  men 
to  shelter.  When  the  water  supply  was  exhausted, 
he  made  several  trips  through  heavy  machine-gun 
fire  and  filled  canteens  at  water  holes  and  a  creek 
in  front  of  the  line.  Home  address,  Gustav  Braun, 
father,  639  Riley  Street,  Buffalo,  N.  Y. 

BRAUN,  PAUL Sergeant 

Company  C,  26th  Infantry.  In  the  battle 
near  Soissons,  France,  July  21,  1918,  he  led  his 
platoon  against  a  machine  gun,  captured  the  gun 
and  killed  its  crew.  Home  address,  Alfred  Meix- 
ner,  friend,  422  Lawton  Street,  San  Francisco,  Cal. 

BRAUNGARDT,  LAFAYETTE  .  .  Private 
Battery  F,  10th  Field  Artillery.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  Greves  Farm, 
France,  July  15,  1918.  Responding  to  a  call  for 
volunteers,  Pvt.  Braungardt,  with  eight  other 
soldiers,  manned  two  guns  of  a  French  battery, 
which  had  been  deserted  by  the  French  during  the 
unprecedented  fire,  after  many  casualties  had  been 
inflicted  on  their  forces.  For  two  hours  he  remained 
at  his  post  and  poured  an  effective  fire  into  the 
ranks  of  the  enemy.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Elizabeth 
Braungardt,  mother,  Einfield,  Mo. 

BRAUTIGAN,  GEORGE  H.  .  .  .  Private 
Company  L,  3d  Battalion,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S. 
M.  C.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  in  the 
Bois  de  Belleau,  France,  June  23,  1918.  After 
carrying  messages  all  night  under  intense  artillery 
fire,  Pvt.  Brauntigan  volunteered  with  another 
soldier  and  carried  a  wounded  officer  through  the 
shell  fire  to  a  dressing  station,  one  kilometer  away. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Lillian  Brown,  aunt,  1434 
Gladstone  Avenue,  Cincinnati,  Ohio. 

BREAKY,  JOHN Sergeant 

Company  H,  131st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Chipilly  Ridge,  France,  August 
9,  1918.  After  being  shot  through  both  legs  he 
gallantly  continued  to  perform  his  duty,  charging 
one  machine-gun  nest  after  another,  until  the  ob- 
jective was  reached.  Home  address,  John  W. 
Breaky,  father,  3316  West  63rd  Street,  Chicago,  111. 

BRECKENRIDGE,  LUCIEN  S.  .  .  Captain 
308th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Grand  Pre,  France,  October  14,  1918. 
All  the  bridges  over  the  Meuse  River  having  been 
destroyed  by  artillery  fire,  Capt.  Breckenridge, 
who  had  been  ordered  to  cross  the  river  with  his 
battalion,  personally  reconnoitered  the  banks  of 
the  river  in  utter  disregard  for  his  own  safety  until 
he  found  a  ford.  He  then  led  his  command  across 
the  stream  under  intense  machine-gun  and  artillery 
fire,  and  established  a  position  on  the  heights  of  the 


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opposite  bank.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Lucien  S. 
Breckenridge,  wife,  10  West  Eleventh  Street,  New 
York,  N.  Y. 

BRECKENRIDGE,  ROBERT  M.          ... 

Private  (First  Class) 

Deceased.  Company  H,  365th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  at  Feme  de  Belwir, 
France,  October  29,  1918.  Although  severely 
wounded  in  the  leg  from  shell  fire,  Pvt.  Brecken- 
ridge, an  automatic  rifleman,  continued  in  action, 
crawled  forward  for  a  distance  of  100  yards  to  a 
position  where  he  obtained  a  better  field  of  fire, 
and  assisted  preventing  any  enemy  party  from 
taking  a  position  on  the  company  flank.  In  spite 
of  his  wound,  Pvt.  Breckenridge  continued  to  use 
his  weapon  with  great  courage  and  skill  until  he  was 
killed  by  enemy  machine-gun  fire.  Next  of  kin, 
Amelia  Wilson,  mother,  Route  5,  Box  95,  Hennessy, 
Okla. 

BREDIN,  A.  E Sous-Lieutenant 

Pilot,  16th  Groupe  de  Combat,  French  Army. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  the  region  of  St. 
Mihiel,  France,  September  12-16,  1918.  While 
working  in  connection  with  the  First  American 
Army,  Lieutenant  Bredin  made  a  series  of  patrols 
into  the  enemy's  territory,  and,  by  his  valuable  in- 
formation and  daring  attacks  on  the  enemy,  aided 
materially  in  preventing  the  enemy  from  penetrat- 
ing into  our  lines. 

BREEDEN,  ELDON  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
357th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Fey-en-Haye,  France,  September  12, 
1918.  Though  he  had  been  wounded  in  the  side 
by  a  machine-gun  bullet,  Lieut.  Breeden  refused 
medical  aid  until  he  had  led  his  platoon  to  its 
objective.  Home  address,  E.  H.  Breeden,  father, 
Medford,  Okla. 

BREESE,  CLINTON  S.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Observer,  12th  Aero  Squadron.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  Argonne,  France, 
November  2,  1918.  While  on  an  infantry  contact 
mission,  Lieut.  Breese  and  his  pilot  were  attacked 
by  four  enemy  planes  and  driven  back,  but  real- 
izing the  importance  of  their  mission,  deliberately 
returned  and  attacked  the  four  planes,  sending  one 
to  the  earth  and  driving  the  others  away.  Un- 
mindful of  the  damaged  condition  of  their  plane  and 
of  their  own  danger,  they  then  flew  for  an  hour  with- 
in 100  meters  of  the  ground  through  a  continuous 
heavy  machine-gun  fire  until  they  had  accurately 
located  our  front-line  positions.  Home  address, 
R.  P.  Breese,  father,  115  McCall  Street,  Waukesha, 
Wis. 

BREGGER,  THOMAS Private 

Hospital  Corps,  7th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Tilevie  Farm,  France ,  July 
22  and  near  Le  Charmel,  France,  July  25,  1918. 
Pvt.  Bregger  displayed  exceptional  courage  while 
caring  for  the  wounded  soldiers  of  his  battalion 
while  under  intense  machine-gun  and  artillery  fire. 
His  efforts  were  unceasing,  for  a  long  period  he  was 
the  only  hospital  corps  man  on  duty,  and  when 
the  battalion  was  relieved  he  voluntarily  remained 
on  duty,  staying  with  the  wounded  throughout  the 
night  under  the  severe  artillery  fire.  Home  address, 
John  Bregger,  father,  2910  Sixth  Avenue,  Rock 
Island,  111. 

BREKKE,  OLAF Private 

Company  C,  58th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Nantillois,  France,  October 
2-5,  1918.  Though  wounded  in  the  chest  by 
shrapnel,  he  refused  to  be  evacuated,  continuing 
his  duties  as  runner  for  three  days,  till  his  organ- 
ization was  relieved.  He  showed  marked  personal 
heroism  in  performing  dangerous  missions,  exposing 
himself  to  heavy  artillery  and  machine-gun  fire. 


Home   address,    Mrs.    Lina   Brekke,    mother,   819 
Mill  Street,  South  Fergus  Falls,  Minn. 

BRELIER,  FRANCOIS  ....  Adjutant 
French  Army.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Kemmel,  France,  April  26,  1918.  Attack- 
ing the  strongly  fortified  position  on  Mount  Kem- 
mel, Adjt.  Brefier,  although  wounded,  continued  to 
struggle  until  his  position  had  been  established. 
On  no  less  than  eight  occasions  he  led  patrols  into 
enemy  lines,  and  each  time  inspired  those  under  his 
command  by  his  bravery  and  intrepidity.  Home 
address,  Paris,  France. 

BRELIVET,  HERVE  MARIE  .  .  Adjutant 
Frency  Army.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Sivry-Sur-Meuse,  France.  Bravely 
leading  a  platoon  of  the  front  line,  Adjt.  Brelivet 
afforded  valuable  assistance  to  an  American  regi- 
ment during  the  course  of  the  advance.  While  pro- 
gressing he  was  severely  wounded.  He  took  a 
prominent  part  in  all  advances  made  by  his  organ- 
ization during  the  entire  war  and  his  courage  and 
bravery  was  at  all  times  an  inspiration  to  his  com- 
rades. Home  address,  Paris,  France. 

BREMER,  HERMAN  F Sergeant 

Deceased.  Machine  Gun  Company,  119th  In- 
fantry. For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Bellicourt,  France,  September  29,  1918.  Sergt. 
Bremer  displayed  coolness,  excellent  judgment,  and 
efficient  leadership  in  keeping  his  platoon  intact, 
while  advancing  with  the  regiment.  Exposed  to 
fire  from  all  sides,  he  set  his  guns  and  engaged  the 
enemy.  While  leading  his  men  to  a  new  position, 
he  was  instantly  killed.  Next  of  kin,  Eleanor  W. 
Bremer,  sister,  16  Charlotte  Street,  Charleston, 
S.  C. 

BREMNER,  FRANK  M Private 

Company  G,  131st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Chipilly  Ridge,  France, 
August  9,  1918.  When  an  enemy  machine-gun  was 
holding  up  our  advance,  he  worked  out  alone  in 
advance  of  our  front  lines,  and  getting  in  rear  of  the 
hostile  position,  captured  the  enemy  gun  and  its 
crew.  While  advancing,  Pvt.  Bremner  showed  utter 
disregard  of  the  heavy  artillery  and  machine-gun 
fire  to  which  he  was  subjected.  Home  address, 
Robert  J.  Bremner,  4728  North  Ashland  Avenue, 
Chicago,  111. 

BRENNAN,  ELMER  W Corporal 

Company  D,  125th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  and  near  Cierges,  northeast  of 
Chateau-Thierry,  France,  July  31,  1918.  During 
the  heavy  shelling  in  the  Bois  De  Grimpettes  he 
rendered  himself  conspicuous  by  exposing  himself 
to  great  personal  danger  in  order  to  give  aid  to 
wounded  companions,  frequently  searching  the 
woods  for  wounded  soldiers.  He  aided  seven  com- 
rades who  had  been  badly  wounded  to  places  of 
safety.  That  afternoon  he  conducted  a  liaison  offi- 
cer from  the  position  his  company  occupied  forward 
through  a  barrage  to  the  town  of  Cierges.  When 
this  officer  had  been  wounded  and  gassed  Corpl. 
Brennan  assisted  him  to  reach  his  destination  and  da- 
liver  his  message.  Address,  J.  W.  Brennan,  father, 
307  Warren  Avenue.  West,  Detroit,  Mich. 

BRENNAN,  MATTHEW  ....  Corporal 
Company  B,  165th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Landres-et-St.  Georges, 
France,  October  15,  1918.  After  his  platoon  com- 
mander, platoon  sergeant,  and  all  other  non- 
commissioned officers  had  become  casualties,  Corpl. 
Brennan  assumed  command  of  his  platoon,  re- 
organized it  under  trying  conditions,  and  continued 
the  advance  under  heavy  machine-gun  and  artillery 
fire,  inspiring  his  men  by  his  coolness  and  leader- 


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ship.      Home    address,    Mrs.    Margaret    Brennan, 
510  Ferry  Street,  Hoboken,  N.  J. 

BRENNEN,  HUGH  F Sergeant 

Company  K,  328th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Fleville,  France,  October 
8-13,  1918.  After  being  severely  wounded  in  the 
shoulder  by  a  machine-gun  bullet,  Sergt.  Brennan 
refused  to  be  evacuated  but  remained  in  command 
of  his  company,  to  which  he  had  succeeded  after 
all  the  officers  had  become  casualties.  For  four 
days  he  led  his  men  in  the  operations  against  the 
enemy,  though  he  was  suffering  severely,  until  his 
wound  became  infected  and  he  was  evacuated 
against  his  protest.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Rose 
Brennen,  mother,  1310  Goebel  Street,  North  Side, 
Pittsburgh,  Pa. 

BRENNER,  JACOB  P.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
322nd  Field  Artillery.  For  extraordinary  heroism 
in  action  near  Molleville  Farm,  France,  October  12, 
1918.  As  Executive  Officer  at  a  battery,  and  res- 
ponsible for  the  prompt  delivery  of  the  barrage  to 
repel  a  counter-attack  by  the  enemy,  he  remained 
under  heavy  fire  at  his  post  after  being  severely 
wounded,  and  successfully  carried  out  his  mission. 
His  example  of  heroism  was  an  inspiration  to  his 
men.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Brenner,  mother, 
171  Willis  Avenue,  Youngstown,  Ohio. 

BRENSTUHL,  GEORGE  ....  Private 
Company  L,  166th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Georges,  France,  October 
15,  1918.  Seeing  the  only  other  company  runner 
killed  while  delivering  a  message  of  vital  importance, 
Pvt.  Brenstuhl  crawled  from  shell  hole  to  shell  hole 
during  a  rain  of  machine-gun  bullets,  took  the  mes- 
sage from  the  dead  man,  and  completed  the  mission. 
Home  address,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Thomas  Brenstuhl,  316 
South  High  Street,  Lancaster,  Ohio. 

BRERETON,  LEWIS  H Major 

Pilot.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  over 
Thiacourt,  France.  Maj.  Brereton,  together  with 
an  observer,  voluntarily  and  pursuant  to  a  request 
for  special  mission,  left  his  airdome,  crossed  the 
enemy  lines  'over  Lironville,  and  proceeded  to 
Thiaucourt.  In  spite  of  poor  visibility,  which 
forced  them  to  fly  at  a  very  low  altitude,  and  in 
spite  of  intense  and  accurate  antiaircraft  fire  they 
maintained  their  flight  along  their  course  and  ob- 
tained valuable  information.  Over  Thiaucourt 
they  were  suddenly  attacked  by  four  enemy  mono- 
plane Fokkers.  Maneuvering  his  machine  so  that 
his  observer  could  obtain  a  good  field  of  fire,  he 
entered  into  combat.  His  observer's  guns  becoming 
jammed,  he  withdrew  until  the  jam  was  cleared, 
when  he  returned  to  the  combat.  His  observer 
then  becoming  wounded,  he  coolly  made  a  landing 
within  friendly  lines,  although  followed  down  by  the 
enemy  to  within  25  meters  of  the  ground.  By  this 
act  he  made  himself  an  inspiration  and  example  to 
all  the  members  of  his  command.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Lewis  H.  Brereton,  wife,  Ontario  Apartments, 
Washington,  D.  C. 

BRESLIN,  JAMES  E.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
168th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Cote  de  Chatillon,  France,  October  15, 
1918.  He  was  in  charge  of  a  combat  liaison  platoon 
during  the  offensive  operations  at  C6te  de  Chatillon. 
When  the  leading  companies  were  held  up  by  intense 
concentrated  machine-gun  fire,  he  courageously 
led  his  platoon  forward  and  penetrated  the  enemy's 
lines  for  a  depth  of  1  kilometer,  his  command  being 
reduced  by  heavy  casualties  to  only  12  men.  In 
severe  hand-to-hand  fighting  he  captured  2  machine- 
gun  nests  and  40  prisoners,  and  obtained  valuable 
information  regarding  the  hostile  positions,  which 
enabled  the  leading  companies  to  continue  the  ad- 
vance. Home  address,  Mrs.  Henry  Cosgrove, 
aunt,  73  Garden  Street,  Maiden,  Mass. 


BRESNAHAN,  THOMAS  F.  .  First  Lieutenant 
38th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Mezy,  France,  July  15,  1918.  While 
acting  as  battalion  signal  officer  Lieut.  Bresnahan 
organized  a  detachment  of  orderlies,  runners,  and 
casuals  and  attacked  a  German  patrol,  which  was 
completely  routed.  Home  address,  T.  F.  Bresna- 
han, father,  45  Claude  Street,  Fikleberg,  Mass. 

BRETT,  SERENO  E Major 

Tank  Corps.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Richecourt,  France,  September  12,  1918. 
On  the  opening  day  of  the  St.  Mihiel  offensive  Maj. 
Brett  led  his  battalion  on  foot  from  Richecourt  to 
the  Bois  Quart  De  Reserve  in  the  face  of  heavy 
machine-gun  and  artillery  fire,  and  by  his  coolness 
and  courage  setting  an  example  to  the  entire  bat- 
talion. Home  address,  James  Brett,  575  East 
Street,  Portland,  Ore. 

BREWER,  GUY  S Major 

168th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  St.  Mihiel,  France,  September  12,  1918. 
Maj.  Brewer  personally  led  the  assaulting  wave  of 
his  battalion  at  St.  Mihiel,  continuing  to  the  enemy's 
wire,  despite  the  fact  that  he  was  wounded  by  a 
shell  fragment.  While  directing  his  men  through 
the  wire  entanglements  his  right  arm  was  shattered 
by  a  machine-gun  bullet,  but  he  remained  on  the 
field  for  more  than  an  hour  directing  the  disposition 
of  his  forces  and  giving  careful  directions  to  the 
succeeding  commander.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Guy 
S.  Brewer,  wife,  1701  Arlington  Avenue,  Des 
Moines,  Iowa. 

BREWER,  JOHN  B Sergeant 

Company  K,  9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Soissons,  France,  July  18, 
1918.  Leading  his  platoon  in  attack,  Sergt.  Brewer 
encountered  heavy  machine-gun  and  shell  fire,  but 
he  continued  to  press  on,  despite  a  severe  wound 
which  he  received  early  in  the  fight.  While  his  line 
was  being  held  up  by  machine-gun  fire  he  encourag- 
ed his  men,  despite  a  second  wound  which  shortly 
after  compelled  his  removal  from  the  field.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Caroline  Brewer,  mother,  Bowen,  Ky. 

BREWSTER,  HUGH  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
49th  Aero  Squadron,  Air  Service.  For  extraordi- 
nary heroism  in  action  in  the  region  of  Hageville, 
France,  September  14,  1918.  With  First  Lieut.  Hugh 
L.  Fontaine,  he  attacked  nine  enemy  monoplanes 
(Fokkers)  at  an  altitude  of  4,000  meters.  He  dived 
into  the  midst  of  the  enemy  formation  without  con- 
sideration for  his  personal  safety,  subjecting  him- 
self to  great  danger.  By  the  suddenness  and  extreme 
vehemence  of  his  attack,  the  machines  were  driven 
into  confusion.  Although  greatly  outnumbered,  he 
and  Lieut.  Fontaine  succeeded  in  shooting  down 
two  of  the  enemy.  Home  address,  Mrs.  L.  Brew- 
ster,  mother,  1944  Fairmont  Avenue,  Fort  Worth, 
Texas. 

BRICE,  ARTHUR  T.,  Jr.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
7th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Bois  d'Aigremont,  France,  July  15, 
1918.  With  a  total  disregard  for  his  own  danger, 
Lieut.  Brice  went  into  the  Bois  d'Aigremont  under 
a  heavy  artillery  fire,  and  led  scattered  troops  to 
the  new  line  of  resistance  near  Fossoy  where  they 
were  successfully  employed  against  the  enemy's 
advance.  Later,  he  successfully  led  his  company 
into  Le  Charmel  in  the  face  of  a  heavy  artillery 
and  machine-gun  fire,  and  cleared  that  town  of  the 
enemy.  Home  address,  A.  T.  Brice,  father,  1711 
M.  Street,  N.  W.,  Washington,  D.  C. 

BRICKLEY,  DAVID  J.     .      .     First  Lieutenant 

101st  Infantry.     For  extraordinary  heroism  in 

action  near  Verdun,  France,  October  23-24,  1918. 

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attacks,  Lieut.  Brickley,  without  aid,  went  for- 
ward and  by  effective  machine-gun  fire  drove  the 
enemy  from  and  captured  a  strong  pill  box  which 
had  been  raising  havoc  in  our  ranks.  Home  ad- 
dress, Patrick  J.  Brickley,  father,  299  Temple 
Street,  Boston,  Mass. 

BRIDENSTINE,  LESLIE  ....  Sergeant 
Company  F,  316th  Engineers.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Audenarde,  Belguim,  Novem- 
ber 1,  1918.  Sergt.  Bridenstine  volunteered  to 
accompany  an  officer  and  three  other  soldiers  on  a 
reconnaissance  patrol  of  the  city  of  Audenarde. 
Entering  under  heavy  shell  fire,  the  party  recon- 
noitered  the  city  for  seven  hours,  while  it  was  still 
being  patroled  by  the  enemy,  advancing  2  kilo- 
meters in  front  of  our  own  outposts  and  beyond 
those  of  the  enemy.  Home  address,  James  S. 
Bridenstine,  General  Delivery,  Holtville,  Cal. 

BRIDGERS,  ALVIN  O.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  D,  120th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt,  France,  Septem- 
er  29,  1918.  With  eight  other  soldiers,  comprising 
the  company  headquarters  detachment,  he  assisted 
his  company  commander  in  cleaning  out  enemy 
dugouts  along  a  canal  and  capturing  242  prisoners. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  R.  D.  Bridgers,  mother,  Jones- 
boro,  N.  C. 

BRIGGS,  CHARLES  A Sergeant 

Company  D,  306th  Machine  Gun  Battalion. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  in  the  For6t 
D'Argonne,  north  of  La  Harazee,  France,  Septem- 
ber 29,  1918.  Knowing  that  his  commanding 
officers  and  three  soldiers  had  been  shot  down  and 
reported  killed,  he  volunteered,  obtained  permis- 
sion, and  passed  into  a  zone  of  heavy  and  contin- 
uous machine-gun  fire  to  where  his  comrades  lay, 
to  render  first  aid  and  to  rescue  them  if  alive,  but 
unfortunately  he  found  his  comrades  dead.  Home 
address,  Chas.  E.  Briggs,  father,  2  Howard  Avenue, 
Binghamton,  N.  Y. 

BRIGHAM,  GEORGE  N Corporal 

Company  I,  47th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  St.  Thibaut,  France,  August 
10,  1918.  Accompanied  by  another  soldier,  Corpl. 
Brigham  penetrated  the  enemy's  lines  and  patroled 
a  sector  from  the  north  bank  of  the  River  Vesle  to 
the  town  of  Bazoche.  These  two  men  entered  an 
enemy  dugout  and  killed  two  Germans,  at  the  same 
time  locating  a  machine-gun  emplacement.  Corpl. 
Brigham,  though  wounded,  completed  his  mission 
before  obtaining  first  aid.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Minnie  Brigham,  mother,  36  North  Park  Street, 
Rickville,  Conn. 

BRIMER,  FRANK  M.     .      .  First  Sergeant 

Company  B,  348th  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Eclisfontaine, 
France,  September  27-30,  1918.  This  soldier  ex- 
emplified in  the  highest  degree  the  spirit  of  bravery, 
devotion  to  duty  and  self-sacrifice.  Though  he 
had  been  badly  gassed  during  the  action  of  Septem- 
ber 27,  he  maintained  liaison  between  his  company 
and  the  battalion  post  of  command,  at  one  time 
carrying  an  important  message  from  the  front  to 
the  artillery.  On  September  29,  though  still  suffer- 
ing from  the  effects  of  gas,  he  refused  to  leave  his 
company,  and  on  a  cold,  rainy  night  brought  up 
fresh  ammunition  over  a  rough  unfamiliar  road  in 
the  dark  through  heavy  shell  fire.  He  took  part  in 
the  action  on  Tronsal  Farm  Hill  September  30, 
assisting  in  the  direction  and  control  of  fire  of  the 
machine  guns  of  his  company.  In  the  evening  of 
September  30  he  was  killed  while  taking  a  wounded 
soldier  to  the  rear.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Ida  M. 
Brimer,  mother,  6216  San  Pedro  Street,  Los 
Angeles,  Cal. 


BRINDA,  JOHN Sergeant 

Company  B,  355th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Flirey,  France,  September 
12,  1918.  Without  waiting  orders  he  went  forward 
against  a  concealed  enemy  machine  gun  which  was 
holding  up  his  platoon,  killed  the  gunner,  and  cap- 
tured four  men,  thereby  enabling  his  platoon  to 
continue  the  advance.  Home  address,  Mrs.  John 
Brinda,  wife,  Alsoda,  Mont. 

BRINK,  HERBERT  M Mechanic 

Battery  B,  104th  Field  Artillery.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  Montzeville, 
France,  September  14,  1918.  When  a  continuous 
bombardment  had  set  fire  to  the  camouflage  cover- 
ing of  a  large  ammunition  dump  of  75-millimeter 
shells  and  exploded  nine  of  the  shells,  Mechanic 
Brink,  utterly  disregarding  his  personal  safety, 
left  a  sheltered  position  and  ran  to  the  dump,  and 
with  the  aid  of  three  other  men  extinguished  the 
fire,  not  only  saving  the  ammunition  but  also  pre- 
venting the  ascertainment  of  the  exact  location  of 
the  dump  by  the  enemy.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Julia  Brink,  mother,  3107  Bailey  Avenue,  New  York 
City. 

BRINKLEY,  AMIEL  W Captain 

117th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Beaurevoir,  France,  October  7,  1918. 
While  commanding  his  company  in  action  Capt. 
Brinkley  was  wounded  by  shell  fire,  which  fractured 
his  jawbone  in  two  places.  He  continued  in  com- 
mand of  his  company,  reorganizing  it  sufficiently 
to  advance,  when  he  was  forced  to  withdraw  be- 
cause of  the  loss  of  speech.  Home  address,  J.  M. 
Brinkley,  father,  1468  McLemore  Avenue,  Memphis, 
Tenn. 

BRISON,  CHARLES  W Mechanic 

Company  A,  60th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Cunel,  France,  October  12, 
1918.  While  his  company  was  occupying  a  position 
on  the  forward  slope  of  a  hill,  subjected  to  incessant 
sniping,  machine-gun  and  artillery  fire,  Mechanic 
Brison  voluntarily  covered  a  large  area  searching 
for  the  wounded  and  administering  first  aid  to 
them.  He  also  carried  important  messages  be- 
tween the  different  units  of  his  company.  Home 
address,  Aron  Gambler,  stepbrother,  1251  W.  10th 
Street,  Reading,  Pa. 

BRITT,  CHARLES Corporal 

Company  H,  307th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Remilly,  France,  November 
10,  1918.  While  accompanying  a  patrol,  Corpl. 
Britt  swam  the  Meuse  River  to  repair  a  footbridge. 
His  exploit  was  accomplished  under  most  severe 
fire  of  enemy  machine  guns  and  artillery,  but  his 
act  enabled  the  patrol  to  cross  the  river  and  return 
with  information  of  the  utmost  value.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  C.  Lamb,  Cornwall  on  the  Hudson,  N.Y. 

BRITTAIN,  WILLIAM  S.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Machine  Gun  Company,  125th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Juvigny, 
France,  August  31,  1918.  Lieut.  Brittain  by  his 
aggressive  spirit  and  action  when  out  beyond  the 
main  Infantry  line  pushed  forward  unsupported 
with  his  platoon  and  captured  2  German  officers, 
94  men,  and  8  machine  guns.  From  this  point  of 
action  Lieut.  Brittain  with  his  platoon  proceeded 
in  a  direction  from  which  firing  could  be  heard  and 
by  his  quick  decision  captured  2  enemy  field  guns, 
caliber  105,  and  6  trench  mortars,  and  immediately 
thereafter  attacked  and  captured  30  prisoners  and 
3  additional  heavy  machine  guns.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Anna  Brittain,  mother,  703  Margaret  Street, 
Flint,  Mich. 

BRITTON,  JOE Sergeant 

Company  I,  138th  Infantry.     For  extraordinary 


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heroism  in  action  at  Varennes,  France,  September 
26,  1918.  This  soldier  was  in  command  of  a  platoon 
which  became  separated  from  the  rest  of  the  com- 
pany in  a  heavy  fog.  Entering  Varennes  in  advance 
of  any  other  troops,  Sergt.  Britton,  with  his  com- 
mand occupied  the  southern  edge  of  the  town  in  the 
face  of  heavy  machine-gun  fire  and  took  24  prison- 
ers. When  he  saw  that  the  odds  were  hopelessly 
against  him  he  successfully  withdrew,  with  only 
one  casualty.  Later,  after  being  gassed,  he  mani- 
fested exceptional  courage  and  endurance  by  re- 
maining on  duty  with  his  company  and  advancing 
in  the  attack.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary  Britton, 
mother,  3308  Williams  Place,  St.  Louis,  Mo. 

BROADFOOT,  JOSIAH  ....  Corporal 
Deceased.  Company  B,  244th  Battalion,  Tank 
Corps.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
La  Forge  Farm,  France,  September  27, 1918.  Corpl. 
Broadfoot  volunteered  to  drive  a  tank,  and,  his 
services  being  accepted,  he  attacked  enemy  ma- 
chine-gun nests  until  his  tank  was  put  of  of  action, 
destroying  several  enemy  nests  which  had  held  up 
our  infantry.  He  then  continued  the  advance  on 
foot  until  he  was  fatally  wounded.  Next  of  kin, 
Mrs.  Annie  H.  Broadfoot,  mother,  26  West  Street, 
Westerly,  R.  I. 

BROADHEAD,  JOSHUA  K.  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Deceased.  Battery  A,  103d  Field  Artillery.  He 
displayed  exceptional  bravery  and  devotion  to 
duty  during  the  action  of  April  20,  1918,  when,  al- 
though wounded  early  in  the  engagement,  he  re- 
fused to  leave  his  section,  remaining  on  duty  and 
keeping  his  gun  in  action  until  killed  later  in  the 
day.  Next  of  kin,  Firth  Broadhead,  father,  27 
Maude  Street,  Providence,  R.  I. 

BROBERG,  CARL  J Private 

75th  Company,  6th  Marines.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne,  France,  October 
9,  1918.  When  many  members  of  his  company 
had  been  killed  and  wounded,  Pvt.  Broberg  went 
out  on  to  the  field  under  heavy  machine-gun  fire 
and  administered  first  aid  to  several  wounded 
officers  and  soldiers  and  carried  them  to  shelter  in 
shell  holes.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Carrie  Broberg, 
mother.  Aneta,  N.  Dak. 

BROCK,  EDWARD  J Sergeant 

Supply  Company,  364th  Infantry.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  Wortegem,  Bel- 
gium, November  3,  1918.  While  his  wagon  train 
was  being  heavily  shelled  he  was  severely  wounded 
and  his  horse  killed.  He  refused,  however,  to  be 
evacuated,  and  mounting  another  horse  led  the 
train  to  a  location  where  it  was  safely  parked.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Emily  J.  Nee,  1112  Mignonette  Street, 
Los  Angeles,  Cal. 


BROCKETT,  ALBERT  C. 


Company  D,  103rd  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Marcheville,  France,  September 
26,  1918.  Although  he  was  severely  wounded,  Sergt. 
Brockett  insisted  upon  continuing  his  duties.  Under 
severe  fire  from  snipers,  machine  guns  and  artillery, 
he  repeatedly  stood  up  in  the  open,  offering  him- 
self as  a  target  for  the  snipers,  in  order  to  locate 
their  positions.  Home  address,  Mrs.  C.  C.  Brock- 
ett, R.  F.  D.  No.  2,  Harrison,  Maine. 

BROCKI,  MIECZYSLAW  ....  Corporal 
Company  B,  16th  Infantry.  Displaying  except- 
ional initiative  and  bravery  throughout  the  opera- 
tions south  of  Soissons,  France,  July  18  to  22,  1318, 
he  with  extraordinary  heroism  on  July  21,  1918, 
with  two  companions,  captured  two  machine  guns 
that  were  causing  heavy  losses  in  his  company. 
Home  address,  Miss  Anna  Kozinski,  friend,  1126 
Cleaver  Street,  Chicago,  111. 


BROGDON,  RONALD  

.      .      .  Pharmacist's  Mate  (Third  Class) 

Attached  to  2d  Battalion,  6th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M. 
C.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Thiau- 
court,  France,  September  15,  1918.  Pharmacist's 
Mate  Brogdon  displayed  exceptional  courage  and 
devotion  to  duty  by  going  through  the  heavy  artil- 
lery and  machine-gun  fire  to  the  aid  of  a  wounded 
officer  belonging  to  another  organization.  After 
giving  first  aid  treatment  to  the  officer,  he  carried 
him  back  to  shelter.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Ellen 
Brogdon,  mother,  Goldsboro,  N.  C. 

BROOKS,  ARTHUR  R.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Air  Service.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action 
over  Mars-la-Tour,  France,  September  14,  1918. 
When  his  patrol  was  attacked  by  12  enemy  Fokkers 
over  Mars-la-Tour,  8  miles  within  the  enemy  lines, 
he  alone  fought  bravely  and  relentlessly  with  eight 
of  them,  pursuing  the  fight  from  5,000  meters  to 
within  a  few  meters  of  the  ground,  and  though  his 
right  rudder  control  was  out  and  his  plane  riddled 
with  bullets,  he  destroyed  two  Fokkers,  one  falling 
out  of  control  and  the  other  bursting  into  flames. 
Home  address,  Frank  E.  Brooks,  father,  New 
Kendall  Hotel,  Framingham,  Mass. 

BROOKS,  CHARLES  W Corporal 

Company  K,  6th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  In  the 
Bois  de  Belleau,  France,  on  June  8,  1918,  he  dis- 
played great  courage  and  disregard  for  personal 
safety  in  repeatedly  going  through  heavy  machine- 
gun  fire  with  messages.  Home  address,  Jonas  G. 
Brooks,  father,  Wheaton,  111. 

BROOKS,  ELBERT  E Private 

Company  F,  6th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  At 
Bouresche,  France,  June  6,  1918,  he  was  conspic- 
uous for  heroic  action  in  placing  his  body  in  front 
of  his  platoon  leader  while  under  heavy  machine- 
gun  fire,  in  order  that  he  might  dress  the  officer's 
wounds.  He  was  shot  twice  in  the  hip  while 
shielding  the  body  of  his  leader.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Annie  M.  Argo,  mother,  Trezevant,  Tenn. 

BROOKS,  E.  P First  Lieutenant 

First  Engineers.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  at  Pont  Maugis,  France,  November  7,  1918. 
Exposing  himself  to  intense  machine-gun  and 
artillery  fire,  Lieut.  Brooks  personally  reconnoi- 
tered  the  ground  over  which  an  attack  was  to  be 
made.  He  then  skillfully  led  his  men  in  a  success- 
ful attack  on  the  village,  which  was  defended  by 
machine  guns  and  a  77  mm.  gun  firing  on  the  ad- 
vancing troops.  Lieut.  Brooks  coolly  led  his  platoon 
in  the  face  of  this  fire  until  they  were  near  enough 
to  put  the  enemy  gunners  to  route  by  rifle  fire. 
Home  address,  H.  D.  Brooks,  father,  776  Main 
Street,  Westbrook,  Me. 


Sergeant        BROOKS,  FLOYD  A. 


Sergeant 

Company  K,  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Champagne,  France,  October 
13,  1918.  After  his  lieutenant  was  seriously  wound- 
ed, Sergt.  Brooks  took  command  of  the  platoon  and 
led  it  with  marked  ability  for  seven  days.  Later 
in  the  Argonne-Meuse  engagement,  he  personally 
led  his  platoon  against  a  machine  gun  which  was 
holding  up  the  advance  of  our  line  and  destroyed 
the  gun.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Ella  Brooks,  mother, 
431  West  Eighth  Street,  Newport,  Ky. 

BROOKSHIRE,  ALBERT  B.  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Company  B,  113th  Machine-Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  La  Salle  River, 
France,  October  16-19,  1918.  In  addition  to  per- 
forming his  duties  as  Gas  non-commissioned  officer, 
he,  on  five  occasions,  volunteered  and  successfully 
delivered  important  messages,  passing  through  in- 
tense enemy  fire,  from  his  company  to  the  advanced 


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positions  in  the  front  line.    Home  address,  Albert  G. 
Brookshire,  father,  Paris,  Tenn. 

BROOKSHIRE,  WILSON  D.  .  .  .  Private 
Company  G,  120th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt,  France,  Septem- 
ber 29,  1918.  Pvt.  Brookshire,  with  one  other 
soldier,  attacked  a  machine-gun  post  which  was 
causing  much  damage.  They  captured  the  post, 
taking  prisoner  one  officer  and  eight  men  and  put 
the  machine  gun  out  of  action.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Alice  Brookshire,  mother,  Taylorville,  N.  C. 

BROOMFIELD,  HUGH  D.  G.  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  Pilot,  Air  Service.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Cunel,  France,  October  21, 
1918.  Responding  to  an  urgent  request  for  a  plane 
to  penetrate  the  enemy  lines  to  ascertain  whether 
or  not  the  enemy  was  preparing  a  counter-attack, 
Lieut.  Broomfield  immediately  volunteered  for  the 
mission.  Obliged  to  fly  at  a  very  low  altitude  on 
account  of  the  unfavorable  weather  conditions,  he 
was  under  terrific  fire  of  the  enemy  at  all  times,  but 
by  skillful  dodging  he  managed  to  cross  the  enemy 
lines.  Next  of  kin,  Thomas  Broomfield,  father, 
527  Tacoma  Avenue,  Portland,  Ore. 

BROPHY.WILLIAM  E Corporal 

Company  A,  345th  Battalion,  Tank  Corps.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Argonne 
Forest,  France,  October  6,  1918.  Although  wound- 
ed in  the  arm,  Corpl.  Brophy  insisted  upon  return- 
ing to  his  tank  and  taking  part  in  the  counter- 
attack. He  remained  with  the  tank,  doing  very 
effective  work  until  the  attack  had  been  repulsed. 
Home  address,  Miss  Katherine  Brophy,  aunt, 
McAdoo,  Pa. 

BROSNAHAN,  DANIEL  T Private 

Company  M,  326th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Juvin,  France,  October 
16,  1918.  On  three  different  occasions  Pvt.  Bros- 
nahan  advanced  under  heavy  machine-gun  and 
artillery  fire  to  a  point  considerably  in  advance  of 
our  front  lines  and  rescued  wounded  comrades, 
bringing  them  safely  back  to  our  lines.  Home  ad- 
dress, Miss  Mary  Brosnahan,  sister,  4  Elliott 
Street,  Holyoke,  Mass. 

BROTHERTON,  WILLIAM  E 

Second  Lieutenant 

Air  Service,  147th  Aero  Squadron.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  Fere-En-Tardonois, 
France,  on  August  1,  1918.  An  enemy  Rumpler 
plane  being  reported  over  the  airdrome,  Lieut. 
Brotherton,  with  another  officer,  ascended  and  soon 
encounted  six  Fokker  planes  that  were  protecting 
another  Fokker  serving  as  a  decoy.  Disregarding 
the  enemy's  superiority  in  numbers,  he  maneuvered 
so  as  to  secure  the  advantage  of  the  sun  and  dived 
on  the  decoy  plane;  pouring  in  air  destructive  fire, 
he  killed  the  pilot  and  crashed  the  machine  to  the 
ground.  Home  address,  C.  J.  Brotherton,  Guthrie, 
111. 

BROWN,  ALBERT  B Sergeant 

Medical  Detachment,  121st  Field  Artillery.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  St.  Gilles, 
south  of  Fismes,  France,  August  7  and  14,  1918. 
When  a  bombardment  was  laid  down  on  the  bat- 
teries of  his  regiment  Sergt.  Brown,  on  his  own 
initiative,  rushed  his  detachment  to  the  assistance 
of  the  wounded,  administering  first  aid  and  eva- 
cuating the  wounded  in  spite  of  continued  enemy 
shelling.  On  another  occasion,  when  he  was  severe- 
ly gassed  and  blinded  by  the  explosion  of  a  mustard- 
gas  shell,  he  made  his  way  to  a  telephone  and  sum- 
moned medical  assistance  for  the  wounded,  exposing 
himself  to  the  increased  danger  from  the  effect  of 
gas  in  order  that  the  other  wounded  might  be  cared 
for.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Nellie  Hintz,  sister,  16 
18th  Street,  Milwaukee,  Wis. 


BROWN,  BAYARD  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  26th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Soissons,  France,  July  2-22, 
and  near  Verdun,  France,  October  9,  1918.  Lieut. 
Brown  took  command  of  his  battalion  at  Soissons 
after  all  his  senior  officers  had  been  killed  or  wound- 
ed, organized  for  a  counter-attack,  and  held  his 
command  all  day,  although  he  was  dangerously 
wounded.  In  the  fight  for  Hill  212,  in  the  Argonne, 
he  took  command  of  his  company  after  his  company 
commander  had  been  killed,  and  led  it  forward 
until  mortally  wounded  within  50  yards  of  the 
enemy  position.  Next  of  kin,  D.  S.  Brown,  father, 
Genoa,  111. 


BROWN,  BERLIN  WESLEY 


Sergeant 


Company  M,  117th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Busigny,  France,  October 
18,  1918.  When  his  platoon  had  been  driven  back 
by  a  concentrated  machine-gun  barrage  and  his 
platoon  commander  had  been  seriously  wounded, 
and  fallen  on  the  field,  Sergt.  Brown  and  another 
soldier  volunteered  and  brought  the  officer  back  to 
the  line.  Home  address,  Sam  Y.  Brown,  father, 
Tellico  Plains,  Tenn. 

BROWN,  BILL Sergeant 

Company  G,  167th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Landres-et-St.  Georges, 
France,  October  16,  1918.  During  the  attack  on 
the  Cote  de  Chatillon,  after  having  been  severely 
wounded  and  gassed,  he  refused  to  go  to  the  hospi- 
tal, realizing  that  his  presence  with  his  platoon, 
which  had  suffered  heavy  casualties,  would  greatly 
assist  in  the  attack.  He  reorganized  his  platoon 
and  personally  led  it  in  the  attack,  later  consolid- 
ating his  positions,  thereby  setting  an  example  of 
utter  disregard  for  danger  and  inspiring  his  men  by 
his  remarkable  courage  and  devotion  to  duty. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Ada  Brown,  mother,  Ozark, 
Ala. 

BROWN,  CLIFFORD  E Private 

Company  A,  110th  Machine  Gun  Battalion. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Verdun, 
France,  October  23,  1918.  Pvt.  Brown  voluntarily 
went  into  a  sector  that  was  under  an  intense  bar- 
rage of  enemy  artillery,  machine,  and  gas-shell  fire 
and  assisted  in  bringing  a  wounded  comrade  to  the 
first  aid  station.  Home  address,  Harry  A.  Brown, 
brother,  381  Rhodes  Avenue,  Akron,  Ohio. 

BROWN,  CLIFFORD  R Private 

Company  C,  308th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Binarville,  France,  October 
2-7,  1918.  During  the  time  when  his  company  was 
isolated  in  the  Argonne  forest,  and  cut  off  from 
communication  with  friendly  troops,  Pvt.  Brown, 
together  with  another  soldier,  volunteered  to  carry 
a  message  through  the  German  lines,  although  he 
was  aware  that  several  unsuccessful  attempts  had 
been  previously  made  by  patrols,  the  members  of 
which  were  either  killed,  wounded,  or  driven  back. 
By  his  courage  and  determination  he  succeeded  in 
delivering  the  message  and  brought  relief  to  his 
battalion.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Eva  Brown,  mother, 
R.  F.  D.  No  64,  Ashville,  N.  Y. 

BROWN,  DEWEY  S Sergeant 

Company  E,  120th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt,  France,  Septem- 
ber 29,  1918.  Wounded  twice  at  the  start  of  an  ad- 
vance, he  remained  in  command  of  his  platoon,  car- 
rying it  through  to  a  position  near  its  objective, 
when  he  was  wounded  a  third  time  and  forced  to  re- 
tire. His  personal  courage  was  an  inspiration  to  the 
men  under  him.  Home  address,  Mrs.  William  E. 
Graham,  sister,  Mt.  Ulla,  N.  C. 

BROWN,  DILMUS Private 

Company  H,  5th  Regiment.  U.  S.  M.  C.     For  ex- 


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traordinary  heroism  in  action  in  the  Bois  de  Bel- 
leau,  France,  June  11,  1918.  After  all  the  other 
members  of  his  squad  had  become  casualties,  Pvt. 
Brown,  single-handed,  charged  and  captured  a 
hostile  machine  gun.  Home  address,  Jonathan 
Brown,  father,  125  S.  Main  Street,  Atlanta,  Ga. 

BROWN,  FRANCIS  J  ......   Sergeant 

Deceased.  Battery  F,  76th  Field  Artillery.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Chateau- 
Thierry,  France,  July  14-15,  1918.  Sergt.  Brown 
kept  in  repair  the  telephone  lines,  which  were  con- 
stantly being  broken  by  the  heavy  shelling,  re- 
maining at  this  hazardous  task  until  killed  by  an 
enemy  shell.  Next  of  kin,  Thomas  Brown,  father, 
Englewood,  N.  J. 

BROWN,  FRANK     ......     Corporal 

Deceased.  Company  A,  30th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Mezy,  France, 
July  15,  1918.  Having  been  detailed  to  carry 
rations  to  another  company  of  his  regiment,  and 
learning,  upon  his  arrival  there,  that  an  attack  was 
imminent,  Corpl.  Brown  volunteered  and  remained 
with  the  company  commander.  He  continued  on 
duty  long  after  he  had  been  mortally  wounded,  and 
was  killed  in  action  later  in  the  day.  Home  address  , 
Joseph  Brown,  friend,  140  East  Thirteenth  Street, 
New  York,  N.  Y. 

BROWN,  FREDERICK  H.  Jr.  .  .  Sergeant 
Deceased.  Company  I,  107th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Ronssoy, 
France,  September  29,  1918.  On  two  occasions 
Sergt.  Brown  averted  heavy  casualties  in  his  platoon 
by  going  forward  and,  single  handed,  destroying 
machine-gun  nests  with  hand  grenades.  At  the  time 
of  his  death,  Sergt.  Brown  had  brought  his  platoon 
to  the  farthest  point  of  advance.  Next  of  kin,  Mr. 
and  Mrs.  Frederick  H.  Brown,  father  and  mother, 
Dana  Place,  Englewood,  N.  J. 

BROWN,  GEORGE     ......     Private 

Headquarters  Company,  59th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  Fays, 
France,  October  4-5,  1918.  As  a  battalion  runner,  he 
repeatedly  exposed  himself  to  intense  artillery  and 
machine-gun  fire,  crossing  open  spaces  in  view  of  the 
enemy  to  deliver  important  messages.  He  aided 
largely  in  maintaining  liaison  and  his  courage  was 
an  inspiration  to  those  near  him.  Home  address, 
Byron  Brown,  brother,  Moundsville,  W.  Va. 

BROWN,  GEORGE  L  .....  Sergeant 
Company  K,  313th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Montfaucon,  France,  Sep- 
tember 27,  1918.  Corpl.  Brown  crawled  ahead  of  his 
platoon,  located  and  killed  a  sniper  who  had  wound- 
ed him  and  several  others.  Although  seriously 
wounded,  he  remained  in  command  of  his  platoon 
until  he  was  ordered  to  the  rear,  when  he  insisted 
on  going  back  without  assistance,  though  he  was  so 
weak  he  could  hardly  walk.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Charles  Brown,  mother,  2001  West  Lafayette 
Avenue,  Baltimore.  Md. 

BROWN,  GEORGE  V  .....  Sergeant 
Company  I,  16th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Fleville,  France,  October  4, 
1918.  During  an  attack,  Sergeant  Brown  advanced 
with  five  other  soldiers  into  the  enemy's  line  and, 
although  surrounded  by  six  German  machine-guns, 
held  his  position  until  support  reached  him.  Al- 
though badly  gassed,  he  refused  to  be  evacuated. 
Home  address,  William  V.  Brown,  father,  La  Fay- 
ette,  Ind. 


talions  of  his  regiment  had  been  surrounded  by  the 
enemy,  Pvt.  Brown  volunteered  to  accompany  a 
patrol  for  the  purpose  of  establishing  liaison  with 
the  forward  troops,  knowing  from  the  fate  of  pre- 
vious patrols  that  the  mission  would  probably 
prove  fatal.  He  was  killed  as  the  patrol  was  at- 
tempting unsuccessfully  to  reach  the  forward  bat- 
talions. Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Grace  G.  Brown,  wife, 
2610  "I"  Street,  Bakerfield,  Cal. 

BROWN,  HERBERT  A Corporal 

Company  K,  9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Soissons,  France,  July  18, 
1918.  When  his  company  was  being  swept  by  a 
withering  machine-gun  fire  from  a  hidden  nest 
Corpl.  Brown  voluntarily  made  his  way  around 
the  flank  of  the  emplacement  and  attacked  the 
crew.  After  causing  the  crew  to  flee  in  disorder  he 
manned  the  gun  and  poured  a  heavy  fire  into  their 
retreating  ranks.  Home  address,  Albert  M.  Brown, 
father,  37  Rosekamp  Terrace,  Lauraville,  Md. 

BROWN,  JAMES  E Corporal 

Company  M,  103d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Torcy  and  Belleau,  France, 
July  18-20,  1918.  Corpl.  Brown  displayed  ex- 
ceptional bravery  as  a  member  of  a  patrol  of  six 
men,  which  entered  Belleau  from  the  rear  and  cap- 
tured four  prisoners.  He  also  worked  untiringly 
in  the  evacuation  of  wounded  at  Torcy  in  the  face 
of  constant  and  intense  shell  fire.  Later,  when  his 
platoon  commander  and  most  of  the  commissioned 
officers  had  been  incapacitated,  Corpl.  Brown  took 
command  of  his  platoon  and  skilfully  led  it  in  the 
advance,  keeping  his  command  together  under 
heavy  shell  and  machine-gun  fire  until  he  was 
struck  four  times.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  James  E. 
Brown,  9  Ellinwood  Place,  Revere,  Mass. 

BROWN,  JAMES  FINLEY  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  302d  Engineers.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Villers-devant-Mouzon, 
France,  November  7, 1918.  He  displayed  remarkable 
bravery  in  reconnoitering  sites  for  foot  bridges 
across  the  Meuse  River  and  later  directing  the  con- 
struction of  these  bridges  under  heavy  machine- 
gun  fire.  While  so  engaged,  he  was  killed  by  a 
sniper.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Olivine  K.  Brown,  wife, 
27  Lincoln  Place,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 

BROWN,  JAMES  R Private 

Ambulance  Company  110,  103d  Sanitary  Train. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Fismes, 
France,  August  10-13,  1918.  Because  of  the  des- 
truction from  shell  fire  of  10  of  the  13  ambulances 
of  his  company,  he  worked  for  72  hours,  48  of  them 
without  rest,  driving  through  a  shell  swept  and 
gas-infested  area,  and  thereby  making  possible  the 
evacuation  of  the  wounded.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Grace  L.  Brown,  mother,  2131  N.  17th  Street, 
Philadelphia,  Pa. 

BROWN,  JOHN Private 

Deceased.  Medical  Detachment,  llth  Infantry. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Remei- 
ville,  France,  November  5,  1918.  While  making 
his  way  to  the  side  of  a  wounded  comrade,  Pvt. 
Brown  was  seriously  wounded,  but  he  refused  to 
permit  the  litter  bearers  to  take  him  to  a  dressing 
station  until  those  wounded  about  him  were  first 
evacuated.  Next  of  kin,  James  Brown,  uncle,  42 
West  Seventh  Street,  West  New  York,  N.  J. 


BROWN,  JOSEPH  F. 


Private 


BROWN,  HAROLD 


Private 


Deceased.  Company  D,  308th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Charlevaux, 
France,  October  4,  1918.  When  the  first  two  bat- 


Company K,  306th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  the  Forest  of  Argonne, 
France,  September  27,  1918.  During  an  attack 
on  the  trenches  held  by  his  company,  Pvt.  Brown 
found  an  automatic  rifle,  which  had  been  abandoned 
by  a  wounded  soldier.  Though  he  was  unfamiliar 
with  the  operation  of  the  weapon,  Pvt.  Brown 
opened  fire  on  the  enemy  with  it,  killing  two  of 


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them  and  thereby  making  possible  the  escape  of 
three  of  his  comrades,  who  had  been  captured  by 
the  enemy.  The  remainder  of  the  hostile  force 
was  driven  off.  Home  address,  Samuel  J.  Brown, 
brother,  Hogansburg,  Franklin  County,  New  York. 


BROWN,  JOSEPH  J. 


First  Lieutenant 


7th  Infantry.  In  the  Bois  de  Belleau,  on  June 
20,  1918,  he  went  out  into  "No  Man's  Land,"  in  the 
face  of  a  violent  German  machine-gun  fire,  to  carry- 
back into  his  own  trenches  a  severely  wounded  sol- 
dier. Home  address,  Henry  P.  Brown,  father,  1535 
Land  Title  Bldg.,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

BROWN,  JOSHUA  D Sergeant 

Company  B,  115th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Verdun,  France,  October 
14-16,  1918.  On  October  14  while  commanding 
a  platoon  in  the  Bois  de  Consenvoye,  north  of 
Verdun,  Sergt.  Brown  was  wounded.  He  refused 
to  be  sent  to  the  hospital,  and  continued  in  command 
of  his  platoon,  doing  excellent  work,  until  October 
16,  when  he  was  again  severely  wounded  and  car- 
ried from  the  field.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Bertha 
Brown,  mother,  818  Washington  Street,  Hagers- 
town,  Md. 


BROWN,  LELAND Private 

Company  B,  61st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Cote  St.  Germaine,  France, 
November  6,  1918.  Corpl.  Brown  attacked  a  ma- 
chine-gun nest  single  handed  and  in  the  face  of 
heavy  fire,  reduced  the  nest,  capturing  one  prisoner. 
Later  in  the  same  day  he  patrolled  alone  under 
heavy  fire  in  advance  of  his  company  and  attacked 
another  machine-gun  position,  capturing  the  gun 
and  four  prisoners.  Home  address,  Loren  Brown, 
brother,  Iowa  Falls,  Iowa. 

BROWN,  LESTER Private 

Company  M,  llth  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Joully,  France,  November 
10,  1918.  After  a  small  patrol  had  failed  to  silence 
a  machine  gun,  Pvt.  Brown  rushed  forward  with 
an  automatic  rifle,  through  a  heavy  machine-gun 
fire,  and  was  wounded.  Home  address,  W.  C. 
Finley,  uncle,  535  North  Academy  Street,  Murfrees- 
boro,  Tenn. 

BROWN,  MITCHELL  H.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Air  Service,  observer,  50th  Aero  Squadron.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Beffu  et  la 
Morthomme,  France,  October  23,  1918.  Lieut. 
Brown,  observer,  piloted  by  Lieut.  Phillips,  while 
on  a  reconnaissance  for  the  78th  Division,  attacked 
an  enemy  balloon  and  forced  it  to  descend.  They 
were  in  turn  attacked  by  three  enemy  planes 
(Fokker  type).  The  incendiary  bullets  from  the 
enemy's  machine  set  the  signal  rockets  in  Lieut. 
Brown's  cockpit  afire.  Disregarding  the  flames,  he 
continued  to  fire,  destroying  one  enemy  plane  and 
forcing  the  others  to  retire.  He  then  used  the  ex- 
tinguisher handed  him  by  his  pilot  and  put  out  the 
flames.  They  successfully  completed  their  mission 
and  secured  valuable  information.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Mitchell  H.  Brown,  wife,  Rockwall,  Texas. 

BROWN,  R Sergeant 

Company  F,  322d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  November  9,  1918,  near  Moran- 
ville  and  Grimaucourt,  France.  After  having  been 
wounded  in  the  afternoon  of  November  9,  Sergt. 
Brown  had  his  wound  dressed  and  returned  to  his 
platoon  through  very  heavy  enemy  artillery  and 
machine-gun  fire.  When  his  platoon  was  relieved 
he  returned  to  the  former  position  through  enemy 
artillery  fire,  to  the  rescue  of  a  wounded  man  and 
assisted  him  to  the  rear.  Home  address,  J.  F. 
Brown,  father,  Macclesfield,  N.  C. 


BROWN,  ROY  A Private 

Company  E,  366th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Lesseux,  France,  September 
4,  1918.  Pvt.  Brown  was  a  member  of  a  combat 
group  which  was  attacked  by  20  of  an  enemy  raiding 
party,  advancing  under  a  heavy  barrage  and  using 
liquid  fire.  The  sergeant  in  charge  of  the  group  was 
killed  and  several  others,  including  Pvt.  Brown, 
were  wounded.  Nevertheless  this  soldier,  with 
three  others,  fearlessly  resisted  the  enemy  until 
they  were  driven  off.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Ellen 
Brown,  mother,  620  Madison  Street,  Decatur,  Ala. 

BROWN,  RUSSELL  A.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  A,  107th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Souplet,  France,  October 
18,  1918.  When  the  advance  of  his  battalion  was 
checked  by  heavy  machine-gun  fire,  Private  Brown, 
with  two  other  soldiers,  went  forward  under  heavy 
fire  to  reconnoiter  the  enemy  positions.  By  effective 
rifle  fire,  they  drove  the  gunners  from  two  machine- 
gun  nests  into  a  dugout  nearby,  which  they  cap- 
tured, together  with  35  prisoners,  including  three 
officers.  Home  address,  Charles  A.  Brown,  father, 
44  Harrison  Street,  Morristown,  N.  J. 

BROWN,  SAMUEL  A.  Jr.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
108th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Ronssoy,  France,  September  29,  1918. 
Advancing  with  his  platoon  through  heavy  fog  and 
dense  smoke  and  in  the  face  of  terrific  fire  which 
inflicted  heavy  casualties'on  his  forces,  Lieut.  Brown 
reached  the  wire  in  front  of  the  main  Hindenburg 
line,  and,  after  reconnoitering  for  gaps,  assaulted 
the  position  and  effected  a  foothold.  Having  been 
reinforced  by  another  platoon,  he  organized  a  small 
force,  and  by  bombing  and  trench  fighting  captured 
over  a  hundred  prisoners.  Repeated  attacks 
throughout  the  day  were  repelled  by  his 
small  force.  He  also  succeeded  in  taking  four  field 
pieces,  a  large  number  of  machine  guns,  antitank 
rifles,  and  other  military  property,  at  the  same  time 
keeping  in  subjection  the  prisoners  he  had  taken. 
Next  of  kin,  Mr.  Samuel  A.  Brown,  father,  57 
Eleventh  Street,  Jamestown,  N.  Y. 

BROWN,  SAMUEL  R Sergeant 

Company  F,  322d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  November  9,  1918,  near  Moran- 
ville  and  Grimaucourt,  France.  After  having  been 
wounded  in  the  afternoon  of  November  9  he  had 
his  wound  dressed  and  returned  to  his  platoon 
through  very  heavy  enemy  artillery  and  machine- 
gun  fire.  When  his  platoon  was  relieved  he  re- 
turned to  the  former  position  through  enemy  artil- 
lery fire  to  the  rescue  of  a  wounded  man  and  assisted 
him  to  the  rear.  Home  address,  J.  F.  Brown, 
father,  Maulesfield,  N.  C. 

BROWN,  VINCIL  E.  .  .  .  First  Sergeant 
Company  B,  60th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Mihiel,  France,  Sep- 
tember 16,  1918.  Seeing  a  comrade  lying  wounded 
and  exposed  to  great  danger  of  machine-gun  and 
shell  fire,  Sergt.  Brown  went  to  his  aid;  and,  after 
rescuing  him,  carried  him  through  the  sweeping 
barrage  to  the  first  aid  station,  a  distance  of  one- 
half  kilometer.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary  C. 
Brown,  mother,  409  Edith  Avenue,  Norman,  Okla. 

BROWN,  WALTER  B Private 

Deceased.  Company  K,  125th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Gesnes, 
France,  October  9,  1918.  Exposing  himself  to  the 
greatest  danger,  Pvt.  Brown  constantly  carried 
messages  from  the  company  to  the  platoons  oc- 
cupying the  front  lines.  The  journey  necessitated 
his  crossing  an  area  swept  by  intense  artillery  and 
withering  machine-gun  fire,  but  he  successfully 
maintained  liaison  during  a  very  critical  period  of 
the  attack.  Home  address,  Andrew  Brown,  father, 
Brainerd,  Minn. 


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BROWN,  WILLIAM  J Corporal 

101st  Field  Battalion,  Signal  Corps.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  at  Riaville,  France,  Sep- 
tember 26,  1918.  At  a  critical  time  when  the  need 
for  a  barrage  was  imperative  and  telephone  com- 
munication impossible  Corpl.  Brown  voluntarily 
carried  a  message  to  the  artillery  across  an  open 
field  which  was  subject  to  intense  artillery,  ma- 
chine-gun, and  rifle  fire.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Mary  A.  Brown,  64  Whiting  Street,  Roxbury,  Mass. 


BROWNVILLE,  CHARLES  G. 


.  Private 


Medical  Department,  103d  Infantry.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  east  of  Belleau,  France, 
July  20  and  22,  1918.  On  July  20  and  again  on 
July  22  he  was  conspicuous  for  his  unfailing  assis- 
tance to  wounded  under  heavy  fire  of  machine  guns 
and  his  absolute  fearlessness.  Home  address,  A .  E. 
Brownville,  father,  43  May  Street,  Needham,  Mass. 

BROXUP,  JOHN Private 

Company  B,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne, 
France,  October  4,  1918.  Pvt.  Broxup  succeeded 
in  bringing  a  wounded  officer  back  to  our  lines  when 
his  company  was  forced  to  a  new  position  by  super- 
ior numbers.  Home  address,  Grace  Broxup,  62 
College  Street,  Buffalo,  N.  Y. 

BRUCE,  ANDREW  D Major 

4th  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Vierzy,  France,  July  17-18, 
1918,  and  near  Blanc  Mont  October  3-4,  1918.  On 
the  night  of  July  17-18,  Maj.  Bruce  made  a  personal 
reconnaissance  ahead  of  his  troops  through  heavy 
flanking  machine-gun  fire.  He  pushed  forward  to 
the  outpost  lines  through  heavy  artillery  and  ma- 
chine-gun fire  to  keep  in  touch  with  all  his  company. 
On  October  3-4  he  made  a  personal  reconnaissance 
on  the  left  flank  of  his  division  through  heavy 
shell  fire  and  continual  sniping  and  gained  infor- 
mation which  enabled  him  to  well  place  his  battal- 
ion and  cover  an  exposed  flank.  Home  address, 
San  Antonio,  Tex. 

BRUCE,  JOHN  S.  .  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
102nd  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Trugny,  France,  July  23,  1918.  Despite 
the  fact  that  he  had  been  wounded,  Lieut.  Bruce 
continued  in  command  of  his  machine-gun  platoon, 
firing  the  gun  himself  when  the  crew  was  depleted, 
until  he  received  a  second  wound.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  William  Bruce,  27  Oak  Street,  Franklin,  N.  H. 

BRUMMETT,  JAMES  R Private 

81st  Company,  6th  Machine  Gun  Battalion,  U. 
S.  M.  C.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Thiaucourt,  France,  September  12-16,  1918.  By 
effective  use  of  an  automatic  rifle,  Pvt.  Brummett 
defended  the  left  flank  of  his  platoon,  thereby  pre- 
venting the  enemy  from  reaching  the  rear  of  his 
lines.  On  several  other  occasions,  he  volunteered 
and  carried  messages  through  terrific  bombardment. 
Home  address,  Lilly  Brummett,  mother,  Dime 
Box,  Texas. 

BRUNDETT,  CHARLES  E.  .  .  .  Private 
Company  D,  102d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Seicheprey,  France,  April  20, 
1918.  Although  surrounded  on  all  sides  by  the  en- 
emy, and  with  his  ammunition  entirely  exhausted, 
Private  Brundett  offered  a  most  stubborn  resist- 
ance to  the  enemy's  attack,  fighting  his  way  through 
their  ranks  with  his  rifle  and  bayonet,  to  the  sup- 
port platoon,  where  he  again  took  up  the  fight. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Brundett,  23  Dexwell  Avenue, 
New  Haven,  Conn. 

BRUNNER,  HOWARD  V.  .  Private  (First  Class) 

Company    B,    149th    Machine    Gun    Battalion. 

For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Sergy, 


France,  July  29-30,  1918.  As  platoon  runner,  he 
showed  marked  heroism  in  volunteering  for  danger- 
ous missions,  repeatedly  carrying  important  mes- 
sages through  zones  swept  by  intense  artillery  and 
machine-gun  fire.  He  remained  on  duty  after  being 
wounded,  and  until  his  command  was  relieved. 
Home  address,  Owen  Brunner,  122  East  Goepp 
Street,  Bethlehem,  Pa. 

BRYAN,  CLAUDE Corporal 

Company  I,  56th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Preny  Ridge,  France,  No- 
vember 10,  1918.  After  being  wounded  in  the  foot 
by  a  machine-gun  bullet,  Corp.  Bryan  refused  to  go 
to  the  rear  when  ordered  to  do  so,  but  remained  with 
the  company  until  the  whole  line  was  relieved. 
Home  address,  Minnie  Bryan,  mother,  1827  North 
Albany  Avenue,  Chicago,  111. 

BRYANT,  HOMER  E Private 

Deceased.  Company  H,  118th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  St.  Martin 
Revere,  France,  October  11,  1918.  Hearing  a  call 
for  help  from  a  man  lying  beyond  the  front  line, 
Pvt.  Bryant,  a  stretcher  bearer,  unhesitatingly 
went  to  his  assistance,  although  the  spot  was  under 
heavy  fire  from  enemy  machine  guns  and  snipers. 
As  he  was  approaching  the  wounded  man,  he  was 
instantly  killed  by  an  enemy  sniper.  Next  of  kin, 
William  H.  Bryant,  father,  R.  R.  No.  2,  Walhalla, 
S.  C. 

BRYSON,  JULIUS  JESSE     .  First  Sergeant 

Company  D,  118th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt,  France,  Septem- 
ber 27,  1918.  Although  wounded  very  severely  in 
the  knee  by  shrapnel,  Sergeant  Bryson  remained  in 
charge  of  his  platoon  for  more  than  twenty-four 
hours,  during  a  critical  period  of  the  operations. 
Due  to  his  excellent  example  of  courage,  leader- 
ship and  skill  in  handling  them,  his  platoon  suc- 
cessfully repelled  a  number  of  enemy  attacks  dur- 
ing this  period  of  time.  Home  address,  S.  J.  Bryson, 
father,  Webster,  N.  C. 

BRYSON,  SAMUEL  R.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
371st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  in  the  Champagne  sector,  France,  September 
29,  1918.  After  being  wounded,  Lieutenant  Bryson 
remained  in  command  of  his  platoon,  never  hesitat- 
ing in  his  attempts  to  gain  his  objective,  in  the 
face  of  the  greatest  hazards.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Samuel  Bryson,  217  Center  Street,  Mauch  Chunk, 
Pa. 

BRYSON,  WILLIAM Private 

Company  I,  314th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Verdun,  France,  November 
7,  1918.  Pvt.  Bryson  volunteered  to  reconnoiter 
an  enemy  trench  to  determine  its  exact  location, 
and  to  ascertain  whether  or  not  it  was  protected  by 
wire.  His  mission  was  accomplished  under  heavy 
fire,  and  the  information  he  obtained  proved  of  the 
greatest  assistance  and  value.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Nacy  Bryson,  mother,  Decatur,  Ark. 

BUB,  ELROY Private 

Headquarters  Company,  30th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Mezy,  France, 
July  15,  1918.  Pvt.  Bub  successfully  carried  mes- 
sages through  terrific  artillery  and  machine-gun 
fire  and  was  wounded  while  performing  the  mission. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  B.  Bub,  mother,  786  Seventh 
Street,  Milwaukee,  Wis. 

BUCHANAN,  ALFRED  ....  Sergeant 
Company  G,  360th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Le  Grand  Carr6  Farm, 
France,  November  1,  1918.  After  being  severely 
wounded  early  in  action  Sergt.  Buchanan  had  his 
wound  dressed  and  started  to  rejoin  his  platoon, 


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but  passed  through  a  gap  in  our  lines  and  reached 
the  German  lines  instead.  He  returned  from  there, 
located  his  platoon  and  led  it  with  marked  courage 
and  coolness  until  he  was  severely  wounded  the 
second  time.  Home  address,  R.  S.  Buchanan, 
R.  F.  D.  No.  6,  Bryan,  Texas. 

BUCHANAN,  MAX  C.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Twenty-eighth  Infantry.  On  May  28-31,  1918, 
he  brilliantly  led  his  platoon  in  the  assault  at  Can- 
tigny,  France,  reached  his  objective,  consolidated 
his  position  successfully  under  heavy  fire,  continu- 
ally walked  up  and  down  his  line  to  instruct  and  en- 
courage his  men,  until  he  was  killed  by  an  enemy 
shell.  Next  of  kin,  W.  H.  B.  Buchanan,  father,  72 
Crescent  Street,  Brockton,  Mass. 

BUCHANAN,  ROBERT  C.  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  B,  54th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Metzera,  Alsace,  September 
16-17,  1918.  On  the  night  of  September  16-17  Pyt. 
Buchanan  led  his  patrol  into  an  entirely  unfamiliar 
sector  of  the  enemy  positions  and  without  artillery 
support  captured  four  prisoners  and  secured  much 
valuable  information;  despite  the  heavy  hostile 
grenade,  rifle,  automatic  rifle  and  machine-gun  fire, 
he  cut  through  the  enemy's  electrified  wire  and  over- 
came a  sentinel  without  losing  a  man.  Three  of  the 
prisoners  were  captured  by  Pvt.  Buchanan  when  he 
alone  stormed  a  barricaded  dugout  and  disarmed 
three  Germans.  Home  address,  Will  Buchanan, 
father,  Bluefield,  W. Va. 

BUCKET,  XAVIER Captain 

French  Army.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  in  the  Argonne-Meuse  operations,  France, 
November  9-11,  1918.  During  three  days  of  most 
terrific  struggle  and  exposed  to  enemy  artillery  and 
machine-gun  fire  and  the  hazard  of  poisonous  shells, 
Capt.  Buchet  unceasingly  urged  and  led  his  men  to 
their  objective.  His  example  of  courage,  endurance, 
and  valor  served  as  a  high  standard  for  those  under 
his  command.  Home  address,  Paris,  France. 

BUCK,  B.  B Brigadier  General 

Commanding  General,  Second  Brigade,  Second 
Division.  Before  and  during  the  attack  of  Berzy 
Le  Sec,  France,  July  21,  1918,  he  displayed  con- 
spicuous gallantry  and  heroic  leadership  of  his 
command.  When  most  of  the  officers  of  his 
brigade  had  fallen,  General  Buck,  with  con- 
tempt of  personal  danger,  in  spite  of  heavy  artillery 
bombardment  and  machine-gun  fire,  traversed 
the  front  of  his  advancing  forces,  gave  correct 
directions  to  his  organization  commanders  and 
led  the  first  wave  of  the  culminating  attack  which 
stormed  and  captured  the  town.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  B.  B.  Buck,  806  Jefferson  Avenue,  Memphis, 
Tenn. 

BUCK,  ROBERT Private 

Company  A,  119th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt,  France,  Septem- 
ber 29,  1918.  Although  seriously  wounded  in  the 
arm  by  machine-gun  fire  early  in  the  engagement, 
Pvt.  Buck  for  three  hours  continued  on  duty  as  an 
automatic  rifle  carrier  and  did  not  go  to  the  rear 
until  his  company  had  been  reorganized.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Mathilda  Buck,  wife,  Goldsboro, 
N.  C. 

BUCKENDAHL,  EMIL  ....  Private 
Company  F,  127th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Gesnes,  France,  October  5, 
1918.  Pvt.  Buckendahl,  a  litter  bearer,  on  his  own 
initiative,  went  out  from  a  position  of  shelter  to  an 
exposed  flank,  under  intense  machine-gun  fire,  and 
carried  back  to  safety  a  wounded  soldier,  who  had 
been  left  in  the  field.  Home  address,  William  Buck- 
endahl, father,  Pierce,  Neb. 


BUCKLEY,  HAROLD  R.  .  First  Lieutenant 
Pilot,  Air  Service,  95th  Squadron.  For  extraor- 
dinary heroism  in  action  near  Perle,  France,  August 
10,  1918.  Lieut.  Buckley  was  on  a  patrol  protect- 
ing a  French  biplane  observation  machine,  when 
they  were  suddenly  set  upon  by  six  enemy  planes. 
Lieut.  Buckley  attacked  and  destroyed  the  nearest, 
and  the  remainder  fled  into  their  own  territory.  He 
then  carried  on  with  his  mission  until  he  had 
escorted  the  allied  plane  safely  to  its  own  aerodrome. 
A  bronze  oak  leaf,  for  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Neville,  France,  and  Bourcuilles,  France, 
September  16-27,  1918.  Lieut.  Buckley  dived 
through  a  violent  and  heavy  antiaircraft  and 
machine-gun  fire  and  set  on  fire  an  enemy  balloon 
that  was  being  lowered  to  its  nest.  On  the  next  day, 
while  leading  a  patrol,  he  met  and  sent  down  in 
flames  an  enemy  plane  while  it  was  engaged  in 
reglage  work.  Home  address,  Daniel  H.  Buckley, 
father,  Federal  Street,  Agawam,  Mass. 

BUDD,  ARTHUR  D.  .  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
311th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Grandpre,  France,  October  28,  1918. 
After  our  troops  had  established  a  neat  line  and 
before  the  position  had  been  consolidated,  the 
enemy  put  down  an  extraordinary  heavy  barrage  on 
the  position.  Col.  Budd  went  through  this  barrage 
from  one  end  of  the  line  to  the  other  to  prepare  for 
the  expected  counterattack  before  returning  to  his 
post  of  command.  Home  address,  Montgomery  R. 
Budd,  father,  427  Pratt  Street,  Meriden,  Conn. 

BUDD,  JOHN  O Private 

Medical  Detachment,  7th  Infantry.  For  extraor- 
dinary heroism  in  action  near  Fossoy,  France,  July 
15,  1918.  Working  throughout  the  heavy  enemy 
artillery  fire  of  July  15,  which  preceded  the  German 
offensive,  Pvt.  Budd  aided  the  wounded  and  evac- 
uated 12  comrades  from  an  exposed  position.  Home 
address,  Benjamin  Budd,  father,  520  North 
Nebraska  Avenue,  Minden,  Neb. 

BUDD,  KENNETH  P Major 

308th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Ville  Savoye,  France,  August  16,  1918. 
Although  Maj.  Budd's  post  of  command  was  sub- 
jected to  continuous  and  concentrated  gas  attacks, 
and  despite  the  fact  that  he  was  severely  gassed 
during  the  bombardment,  he  refused  to  be  evac- 
uated, remaining  for  three  days  to  personally  super- 
intend the  relief  of  his  battalion  and  the  removal  to 
the  rear  of  men  who  had  been  gassed.  Home  ad- 
dress, Lincoln  Cromwell,  cousin,  357  Fourth  Ave- 
nue, New  York,  N.  Y. 

BUDDE,  GEORGE  W Private 

Deceased.  Company  A,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M. 
C.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Ville 
Montrey,  France,  November  11,  1918.  Upon  his 
own  initiative,  Pvt.  Budde  advanced  in  front  of  the 
line  to  determine  whether  a  certain  machine-gun 
position  was  hostile  or  friendly,  and  was  killed  by 
a  machine-gun  bullet.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Elizabeth 
Budde,  mother,  655  Hawthorne  Avenue,  Cincinnati, 
Ohio. 

BUFFALO,  JOSEPH  A Private 

C9mpany  F,  358th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Fey-en-Haye,  France,  Sep- 
tember 12,  1918.  Although  he  was  seriously 
wounded  early  in  action,  he  remained  in  the  fight 
throughout  the  day,  leading  small  parties  of  men 
against  machine-gun  emplacements,  killing  two  of 
the  enemy  himself,  and  refusing  to  be  evacuated 
till  late  at  night,  unable  to  fight  further.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Pearl  E.  Buffalo,  mother,  Bixby, 
Okla. 

BUFORD,  DAVID  L.     .      .       Gunnery  Sergeant 
Company  H,  5th  Regiment  U.  S.  M.  C.     For  ex- 


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traordinary  heroism  in  action  in  the  Bois  de  Belleau, 
France,  June  13,  1918.  After  being  wounded  Sergt. 
Burford,  with  exceptional  courage,  continued  to 
lead  his  section  forward  against  a  machine-gun 
nest,  and  captured  it.  Home  address,  D.  J.  Bu- 
ford,  father.  Frankston.  Texas. 

BUFORD,  EDWARD,  Jr.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Air  Service,  95th  Aero  Squadron.  On  May  22, 
1918,  while  on  barrage  patrol  against  German 
photographic  machines  in  the  region  of  Commercy- 
St.  Mihiel,  France,  he  engaged  in  combat,  alone, 
five  German  biplane  machines,  attacking  one  or 
more  of  them  in  three  separate  combats  in  25 
minutes.  One  of  the  machines  he  shot  down  and 
the  others  he  drove  off,  thus  fulfilling  his  mission 
against  heavy  odds.  Home  address,  Mrs.  L.  E. 
Buford,  mother,  2300  Ellison  Place,  Nashville,  Tenn. 

BUISSON Lieutenant 

French  Army.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Massif  Blanc  Mont,  France,  October 
3-8,  1918.  During  attacks  by  the  Second  American 
Division,  he  continually  distinguished  himself  by 
acts  of  courage  and  by  his  devotion  to  duty.  When 
his  captain  was  killled,  he  assumed  command  of  the 
tank  company,  and  with  extraordinary  heroism,  in 
the  face  of  heavy  fire,  accomplished  the  mission 
entrusted  to  him. 

BULLIAN,  GEORGE Private 

Company  C,  125th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Cierges,  France,  October  2, 
1918.  While  our  troops  were  endeavoring  to  es- 
tablish a  line  six  hundred  meters  in  front  of  the 
town  of  Cierges,  heavy  artillery  and  enfilading  ma- 
chine-gun fire  from  enemy  guns  threatened  to 
hinder  the  operation.  When  it  became  necessary 
to  establish  liaison  with  adjoining  units,  Pvt. 
Bullian  volunteered  and  undertook  the  mission, 
crossing  and  re-crossing  the  area  under  heavy  fire. 
He  continued  with  his  work,  although  weak  from 
exhaustion  and  lack  of  food,  until  the  line  was  es- 
tablished and  the  crisis  passed.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
George  Bullian,  Mendota,  Wash. 

BULLOCK,  BENJAMIN,  3d  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  3d  Battalion,  315th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Nantillois, 
France,  September  28-29,  1918.  On  the  afternoon 
of  September  28  Lieut.  Bullock  displayed  great 
bravery  and  fearlessness  by  assisting  two  wounded 
to  a  place  of  safety,  while  under  heavy  sniper  and 
artillery  fire.  On  the  morning  of  September  29 
Lieut.  Bullock  again  demonstrated  great  bravery 
by  advancing  alone  into  a  wood  and  killing  a  sniper. 
On  the  afternoon  of  September  29,  while  carrying 
a  message  to  regimental  P.  C.,  he  was  killed  by  a 
high-explosive  shell.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Benjamin 
Bullock,  mother,  Ardmore,  Pa. 

BUMA,  RAYMOND Corporal 

Deceased.  Machine  Gun  Battalion,  39th  In- 
fantry. For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Cuisy,  France,  September  26,  1918.  After  all  his 
squad  members  had  become  casualties,  Corpl. 
Buma  alone  continued  to  operate  his  gun;  and, 
after  his  ammunition  was  exhausted,  he  ran  from 
shell  hole  to  shell  hole  picking  up  ammunition  and 
carrying  it  back  to  his  gun,  resumed  fire  on  the 
enemy  that  was  very  instrumental  in  the  success 
of  the  attack.  He  was  killed  in  action  shortly  after- 
wards. Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Minnie  Buma,  mother, 
Lake  Street,  Whitinsville,  Mass. 

BUMP,  ARTHUR  L Colonel 

56th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Preny,  France,  November  2,  1918. 
While  his  regiment  was  being  subjected  to  an  in- 
tense enemy  bombardment  Col.  Bump  visited  every 
platoon  in  the  front  line  and  so  encouraged  and  in- 
pired  his  men  by  his  bravery  that  they  successfully 


met  and  repulsed  every  counter-attack  made  upon 
them.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Arthur  L.  Bump,  wife, 
800  Borthwick  Avenue,  Portland,  Ore. 

BUNCH,  HENRY  E Captain 

Medical  Corps,  168th  Infantry.  For  extraordi- 
nary heroism  in  action  near  the  Bois  de  Chatillon, 
France,  October  13-16,  1918.  During  the  advance 
of  his  regiment  in  the  Verdun  sector  he  established 
aid  stations  at  points  as  far  advanced  as  possible 
and  supervised  them  throughout  the  combat,  work- 
ing continuously,  and  fearlessly  without  food 
or  rest.  On  October  14  this  officer  went  out  in  ad- 
vance of  the  front  line  to  reconnoiter  a  site  for  an  aid 
station  and  an  ambulance  route.  Seeing  a  wounded 
officer  lying  about  300  meters  from  the  enemy's 
line,  he  went  to  his  rescue  and  carried  him  through 
terrific  machine-gun  and  rifle  fire  to  a  shell  hole, 
where  he  administered  aid,  in  entire  disregard 
of  his  own  safety.  Home  address,  G.  A.  Bunch, 
Clarkes  Hill,  S.  C. 

BUNYARD,  CLARENCE  H.  .  .  .  Corporal 
Company  A,  113th  Machine  Gun  Battalion. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt, 
France,  September  29,  1918.  Corpl.  Bunyard, 
wounded  soon  after  the  opening  of  the  attack,  con- 
tinued to  lead  his  squad  until  he  was  incapacitated 
by  a  second  wound.  Next  of  kin,  Robert  L.  Bun- 
yard,  uncle,  Hollandale,  Miss. 

BUONOMO,  ANTHONY  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  F,  310th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Chevieres,  France,  October 
19,  1918.  Pvt.  Buonomo  was  voluntarily  acting 
as  guide  on  a  reconnaissance  with  an  officer,  when 
the  latter  was  severely  wounded  by  a  bursting  shell. 
Having  himself  been  struck  by  a  shell  fragment,  he 
disregarded  his  own  injuries,  but  immediately 
bandaged  the  officer's  wound  and  assisted  him  to 
the  dressing  station  800  meters  away  across  an 
open  field  swept  by  shell  fire.  He  then  volunteered 
to  return  to  division  headquarters  through  intense 
artillery  fire  to  report  that  the  reconnaissance  had 
not  yet  been  completed.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Rocco  Buonomo,  mother,  922  Pacific  Street,  Brook- 
lyn, N.  Y. 

BURCH,  ALBERT  S.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
326th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  St.  Juvin,  France,  October  14,  1918. 
While  leading  his  men  against  determined  enemy  re- 
sistance, Lieutenant  Burch  was  severely  wounded  in 
the  arm  by  four  machine-gun  bullets.  Although 
suffering  intense  pain,  he  continued  to  press  on  until 
ordered  to  the  rear.  On  his  way  to  the  dressing  sta- 
tion, he  endeavored  to  carry  a  more  severely  wound- 
ed officer;  and  although  greatly  weakened,  he  strug- 
gled with  his  burden  until  the  arrival  of  litter  bear- 
ers. Home  address,  Miss  Mary  Burch,  aunt, 
Oakley,  Md. 

BURCHFIELD,  JOSEPH  H.  .  .  .  Private 
Medical  Department,  16th  Infantry.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  throughout  the  opera- 
tions south  of  Soissons,  France,  July  18  to  22,  1918. 
During  the  entire  operation  he  repeatedly  exposed 
himself  to  heavy  enemy  fire  in  order  to  dress  and 
evacuate  the  wounded.  On  July  22  he  went  through 
a  heavy  enemy  barrage  to  render  first  aid  to  the 
wounded  in  the  front  line  and  to  evacuate  them  to 
the  rear  and  was  himself  wounded  while  engaged  in 
this  work.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Alice  Burchfield, 
mother,  214  East  Fourth  Street,  Salem,  Ohio. 

BURCHILL,  GEORGE  H.  Private  (First  Class) 
Battery  C,  122d  Field  Artillery.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  Very,  France, 
September  26,  1918.  Though  suffering  from  illness, 
Pvt.  Burchill  volunteered  and  performed  valiant 
service  as  a  telephone  operator  under  heavy  shell 
fire.  Later  he  went  out  alone  through  shell  fire  to 


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repair  the  telephone  line,  which  had  been  broken 
in  several  places  by  shells.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Katherine  L.  Burchill,  mother.7067  Hilldale  Avenue, 
Chicago,  111. 

BURDEN,  EDWARD  F Private 

Sanitary  Detachment,  326th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  St.  Juyin, 
France,  October  11,  1918.  Under  heavy  machine- 
gun  and  shell  fire,  Pvt.  Burden  crossed  and  recros- 
sed  the  Aire  River  five  times,  administering  first  aid 
to  forty  wounded  soldiers,  until  he  collapsed  from 
exhaustion.  Home  address,  Henry  Burden,  453 
Hamilton  Street,  Long  Island  City,  N.  Y. 

BURDETT,  WILLIAM  C.  .  .  .  Captain 
9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Medeah  Ferme,  France,  October  3, 
1918.  Throughout  five  days  of  the  most  bitter 
fighting  Capt.  Burdette  displayed  most  exceptional 
valor  and  coolness  in  leading  his  men  through  in- 
tense machine-gun  and  barrage  fire.  He  fell 
seriously  wounded  while  at  the  head  of  his  men. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  William  C.  Burdett,  wife, 
106  Cherry  Street,  Macon,  Ga. 

BUREL,  MICHEL Private 

French  Army.  156th  R.  I.  For  repeated  acts 
of  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  at  Chateau- 
Thierry,  France,  July  25-26,  and  at  St.  Mihiel, 
France,  October  5-8,  1918.  In  the  attack  on 
Chateau-Thierry,  Burel  was  at  all  times  in  the 
very  thickest  of  the  struggle,  exhibiting  singular 
valor  and  devotion  to  duty.  During  the  attack  on 
St.  Mihiel  he  alone  took  a  hostile  machine  gun,  and 
a  few  days  later  put  to  rout  10  of  the  enemy,  killing 
one  during  the  encounter. 

BURGARD,  JOHN  C.  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
362nd  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Epinonville,  France,  September  27, 
1918.  On  duty  as  battalion  liaison  officer,  Lieut. 
Burgard  was  establishing  the  battalion  post  of  com- 
mand at  daybreak,  when  he  suddenly  discovered 
a  party  of  the  enemy  placing  machine  guns  so  as  to 
fire  upon  the  position  from  the  flank.  Firing  a  rifle 
to  give  the  alarm,  Lieut.  Burgard  advanced  toward 
the  enemy,  followed  by  the  battalion  headquarters 
group,  whom  he  led  in  a  vigorous  attack  on  the 
hostile  force,  killing  seven,  and  capturing  forty- 
three  of  the  enemy,  six  machine  guns  and  two  light 
machine  rifles,  with  but  one  casualty  among  his 
own  men.  Home  address,  John  H.  Burgard,  father, 
Portland,  Ore. 

BURGER,  VALENTINE  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Observer,  Air  Service.  For  extraordinary  hero- 
ism in  action  near  Hill  360,  over  the  region  of  the 
Meuse,  France,  October  27,  1918.  Lieut.  Burger, 
with  his  pilot,  flying  at  an  altitude  of  less  than  15 
meters  within  close  range  of  numerous  machine  guns 
and  light  artillery  pieces  fired  continually  on  them, 
staked  the  American  advanced  lines  and  helped 
silence  enemy  machine-gun  nests,  which  were  hold- 
ing up  the  advance  of  the  infantry  at  this  point. 
Although  the  plane  was  riddled  with  over  300  bullet 
holes,  and  the  pilot  severely  wounded,  Lieut.  Burger 
gathered  valuable  and  accurate  information  and 
assisted  his  pilot  to  a  safe  landing  within  reach  of 
the  post  of  command  and  delivered  his  valuable  in- 
formation. Home  address,  Miss  Kate  Krauss,  aunt, 
135  Christie  Street,  Leonia,  N.  J. 

BURGESS,  FREDERICK  V.  .  First  Lieutenant 
Company  C,  15th  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  St.  Mihiel, 
France,  September  13,  1918.  After  being  painfully 
wounded  by  a  machine-gun  bullet  in  a  particularly 
intense  barrage  of  machine-gun  and  shell  fire  Lieut. 
Burgess  remained  with  his  platoon,  visiting  his  guns 
and  directing  their  fire  throughout  a  determined 
counterattack,  refusing  to  be  evacuated  until  the 


attack  was  over.  Home  address,  Frederick  E. 
Burgess,  father,  227  South  Willard  Street,  Burling- 
ton, Vt. 

BURGH,  DAVID  T Chaplain 

105th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  east  of  Ronssoy,  France,  September  29,  1918. 
During  the  operations  against  the  Hindenburg  line 
Chaplain  Burgh  displayed  remarkable  devotion  to 
duty  and  courage  in  caring  for  the  wounded  under 
heavy  shell  and  machine-gun  fire.  The  splendid 
example  set  by  this  officer  was  an  inspiration  to  the 
combat  troops.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Agnes  Burgh, 
mother,  88  Illis  Street,  Brockton,  Mass. 

BURGIN,  JOHN  C Sergeant 

Company  A,  Seventh  Engineers.  For  extraor- 
dinary heroism  in  action  near  Romagne,  France, 
October  14, 1918.  Seriously  wounded  while  advanc- 
ing with  his  platoon  under  terrific  shell  and  machine- 
gun  fire,  Sergt.  Burgin  refused  treatment  and  led 
his  men  on  to  the  objective.  Next  of  kin,  Char- 
les G.  Burgin,  Bond,  Ky. 

BURK,  WALTER  S.  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
359th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Viliers-devant-Dun,  France,  November 
2,  1918.  Lieut.  Burk  refused  to  leave  his  platoon 
after  being  wounded.  He  led  his  men  in  the  advance 
under  heavy  machine-gun  fire  and  held  all  the  po- 
tions taken  until  relieved  the  following  morning. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Beattie  B.  Burk,  wife,  928  West 
Lehigh  Avenue,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

BURKE,  CAMPBELL Captain 

361st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Gesnes,  France,  October  9,  1918.  The 
battalion  which  Capt.  Burke  commanded  was  or- 
dered to  attack  a  position  on  Hill  255  under  terrific 
machine-gun  and  artillery  fire.  His  coolness  and 
personal  example  contributed  largely  to  the  success 
of  the  battalion  and  enabled  it  to  capture  substan- 
tially the  entire  objective.  He  was  severely 
wounded  in  this  engagement.  Home  address,  T.  B. 
Burke,  father,  Mantoneton,  Ky. 

BURKE,  CHARLES  H Corporal 

Deceased.  Company  E,  28th  Infantry.  While 
on  patrol  duty  and  being  severely  wounded,  he  re- 
fused to  leave  his  patrol  leader  who  had  also  been 
severely  wounded,  and  stayed  by  his  side  during  in- 
tense bombardment  and  assisted  in  driving  off  an 
enemy  patrol.  He  has  since  died  of  wounds  re- 
ceived. Next  of  kin,  Samuel  Burke,  father,  Bower- 
ton,  Pa. 


BURKE,  JACKSON  D. 


Sergeant  Major 


Headquarters  Company,  28th  Infantry.  On  May 
28-30,  1918,  at  Cantigny,  France,  he  showed  excep- 
tional energy,  bravery,  and  loyalty  to  duty.  At  one 
period  of  the  fight  it  was  necessary  to  send  a  message 
of  great  importance  to  the  regimental  commander. 
It  was  considered  impossible  for  a  runner  to  reach 
regimental  headquarters  because  of  the  intensity  of 
the  enemy  fire.  He  nevertheless  volunteered  to 
carry  the  message,  and  by  crawling  several  hundred 
yards  through  machine-gun  fire  he  successfully  exe- 
cuted his  mission.  Home  address,  T.  B.  Burke, 
father,  Mantoneton,  Ky. 

BURKE,  JOHN  J.  .  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
165th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Villers-sur-Fere,  France,  July  27-28, 
1918.  Lieut.  Burke  was  instructed  by  his  regi- 
mental commander  to  take  four  men  and  locate  the 
position  of  the  assaulting  battalion.  Upon  leaving 
regimental  headquarters  he  was  severely  wounded 
but  continued  on  his  mission  in  the  face  of  unusually 
heavy  artillery  and  machine-gun  fire.  He  succeeded 
in  locating  the  battalion  only  after  four  hours' 
search,  constantly  under  fire,  whereupon  he  re- 


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turned  and  reported  to  his  regimental  commander. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Patrick  Collins,  cousin,  118 
Berwyn  Street,  Roselle  Park.  N.  J. 

BURKE,  WALTER  F.  . .  Private  (First  Class) 
Medical  Detachment,  311th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Vieville-en-Haye, 
France,  September  25-26,  1918.  During  an  extreme 
shelling  Pvt.  Burke  cared  for  the  wounded,  al- 
though exposed  at  all  times  to  the  hazard  of  the 
rain  of  shells.  He  was  stunned  by  the  concussion  of 
a  high-explosive  shell,  which  killed  men  on  both 
sides  of  him,  but  he  continued  until  ordered  to  the 
aid  post.  He  volunteered  and  returned  to  the  lines 
to  relieve  a  comrade  who  had  fallen  from  exhaus- 
tion. Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary  C.  Burke,  mother, 
362  Main  Street,  Orange,  N.  J. 

BURKS,  CHARLES  R Private 

Deceased.  Company  I,  165th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Sergy,  northeast 
of  Chateau-Thierry,  France,  July  30,  1918.  During 
the  midday  attack  on  Sergy,  after  all  the  run- 
ners had  been  exhausted  and  many  men  had  been 
killed  or  wounded,  Pvt.  Burks  volunteered  to  take  a 
message  to  a  neighboring  unit  through  violent  bom- 
bardment and  machine-gun  fire.  He  was  killed  by 
a  machine-gun  bullet  while  on  his  way  with  the 
message.  Next  of  kin,  John  Burks,  father,  Malvern, 
Iowa. 

BURKS,  JAMES  B.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  Company  D,  113th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  at  Etraye  Ridge, 
France,  October  23,  1918.  Having  gone  out  from 
his  position  under  heavy  machine-gun  fire  in  an 
effort  to  establish  liaison  with  the  unit  on  his  right, 
Lieutenant  Burks  encountered  an  enemy  patrol. 
In  the  combat  which  followed,  he  was  killed,  after 
he  had  killed  several  of  his  adversaries.  Next  of  kin, 
Mrs.  R.  H.  Burks,  mother,  130  Twenty-ninth 
Street,  Newport  News,  Va. 

BURLEIGH,  NELSON Private 

Company  E,  125th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Cierges,  northeast  of  Cha- 
teau-Thierry, France,  July  31,  1918.  Although 
severely  wounded,  he  crawled  to  an  exposed  and 
dangerous  place  where  a  comrade  lay  seriously  in- 
jured and  rendered  first  aid,  thereby  saving  his  com- 
rade's life.  Home  address,  Eugene  B'urleigh, 
father,  129  Oakland  Avenue,  Flint,  Mich. 

BURNES,  JOHNF Captain 

Deceased.  5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  In  the 
attack  on  Bois  de  Belleau  June  12,  1918,  he  was 
badly  wounded,  but  completed  the  disposition  of 
his  platoon  under  violent  fire.  The  injuries  which 
he  sustained  in  the  performance  of  this  self-sacri- 
ficing duty  later  caused  his  death.  Next  of  kin, 
Mrs.  Jacob  Keigler,  sister,  245  Sly  Avenue,  Corn- 
ing, N.  Y. 

BURNETT,  CLIFTON  ....  Sergeant 
1st  Division,  Headquarters  1st  Infantry  Brigade. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Montre- 
fagne,  France,  October  9,  1918.  On  October  9,  Ser- 
geant Burnett  volunteered  and  established  liaison 
between  battalion  commanders  and  brigade  head- 
quarters, under  heavy  artillery  and  machine-gun 
fire.  On  the  same  day  he  twice  volunteered  and  car- 
ried messages  and  acting  as  guide  across  fields  sub- 
jected to  shell  and  machine-gun  fire.  He  repeatedly 
repaired  telephone  wires  when  no  lineman  were 
available  and  continued  this  work  through  shell  fire 
and  gas  bombardment,  although  four  of  the  men 
working  with  him  were  wounded.  Home  address, 
James  C.  Burnett,  Pilgrim,  Texas. 

BURNS,  HAROLD     .      .      .         First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  308th  Battery,  Trench  Artillery,  158th 


Field  Artillery  Brigade.  For  extraordinary  hero- 
ism in  action  near  Brabant  sur  Meuse,  France,  Octo- 
ber 23,  1918.  In  the  open,  under  direct  fire  from 
the  enemy  machine  guns  and  artillery,  Lieut.  Burns 
went  from  gun  to  gun  of  his  platoon,  encouraging  his 
men  to  continued  effort.  Gassed,  he  refused  to  be 
evacuated,  but  remained  in  command  of  his  platoon 
until  after  the  action,  when  he  gave  first  aid  to  the 
wounded.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  L.  P.  Godwin, 
mother,  812  Tyler  Street,  Gary,  Ind. 

BURNS,  JAMES  S.  D.     .  Second  Lieutenant 

Deceased.  101st  Field  Artillery,  attached  to 
the  88th  Aero  Squadron.  For  extraordinary  hero- 
ism in  action  near  Fismes,  France,  August  11,  1918, 
together  with  John  W.  Jordan,  second  lieutenant, 
7th  Field  Artillery;  obseverer;  Roger  W.  Hitchcock, 
second  lieutenant,  pilot;  Louis  G.  Bernheimer,  first 
lieutenant,  pilot;  Philip  R.  Babcock,  first  lieutenant, 
pilot;  Joseph  A.  Palmer,  second  lieutenant,  15th 
Field  Artillery,  observer;  Joel  H.  McClendon,  de- 
ceased, first  lieutenant,  pilot;  and  Charles  W.  Plum- 
mer,  deceased,  second  lieutenant,  101st  Field  Ar- 
tillery, all  attached  to  the  same  squadron. 

Under  the  protection  of  three  pursuit  planes,  all 
carrying  a  pilot  and  observer,  Lieuts.  Bernheimer 
and  Jordan,  in  charge  of  a  photo  plane,  carried  out 
successfully  a  hazardous  photographic  mission  over 
the  enemy's  lines  to  the  River  Aisne.  The  four 
American  ships  were  attacked  by  12  enemy  battle 
planes.  Lieut.  Bernheimer,  by  coolly  and  skillfully 
maneuvering  his  ship,  and  Lieut.  Jordan,  by  ac- 
curate operation  of  his  machine  gun,  in  spite  of 
wounds  in  the  shoulder  and  leg,  aided  materially  in 
the  victory  which  came  to  the  American  ships,  and 
returned  safely  with  36  valuable  photographs. 

The  pursuit  plane  operated  by  Lieut.  Hitchcock 
and  Lieut.  Burns  was  disabled  while  these  two 
officers  were  fighting  effectively.  Lieut.  Burns  was 
mortally  wounded  and  his  body  jammed  the  con- 
trols. After  a  headlong  fall  of  2,500  meters,  Lieut. 
Hitchcock  succeeded  in  regaining  control  of  this 
plane  and  piloted  it  back  to  the  airdrome. 

Lieuts.  McClendon  and  Plummer  were  shot  down 
and  killed  after  a  vigorous  combat  with  five  of  the 
enemy  planes.  Lieuts.  Babcock  and  Palmer,  by 
gallant  and  skillful  fighting,  aided  in  driving  off  the 
German  planes  and  were  materially  responsible  for 
the  successful  execution  of  the  photographic  mis- 
sion. Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Z.  J.  Burns,  121 
Featherbed  Lane,  New  York  City. 

BURNS,  JOSEPH  W Sergeant 

Company  C,  165th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Landres-et-Saint  Georges, 
France,  October  15,  1918.  Assisted  by  another 
soldier,  Sergt.  Burns  voluntarily  went  to  the  aid  of  a 
comrade,  who  was  lying  in  front  of  his  lines, 
and  in  full  view  of  the  enemy.  After  administering 
first  aid,  they  succeeded  in  bringing  the  wounded 
man  to  safety.  Home  address,  Eugene  Burns, 
brother,  711  Carroll  Street,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 

BURNS,  MYRON  D Private 

Deceased.  Company  F,  7th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Fossoy,  France, 
July  15,  1918.  Although  suffering  intense  agony 
from  severe  wounds,  Pvt.  Burns  killed  eight  of  the 
enemy  with  his  rifle  and  bayonet  and  then  crawled 
about  for  two  days  before  being  picked  up.  He 
died  shortly  after  from  his  wounds.  Next  of  kin, 
Mrs.  Jennie  Douglass,  mother,  Eldred,  Pa. 

BURNS,  THOMAS  V Private 

Company  E,  9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Vierzy,  France,  July  18, 
1918.  He  fearlessly  sprang  to  the  assistance  of  a 
French  officer  and  helped  him,  under  fire,  remove  a 
wounded  French  soldier  from  a  burning  tank  which 
had  been  struck  by  a  shell.  Afterwards,  seeing  a 
gap  in  the  firing  line,  he  collected  four  men,  dashed 
forward  and  captured  five  machine  guns,  with 


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which  he  held  the  line  until  the  arrival  of  reinforce- 
ments. He  then  rejoined  his  platoon,  where  he 
rendered  valuable  service  during  the  remainder  of 
the  battle.  Home  address,  Mrs.  John  F.  Burns, 
mother,  1808  Sanderson  Avenue,  Scranton,  Pa. 

BURR,  GEORGE  E.  .  Sergeant  (First  Class) 
Company  C,  107th  Field  Signal  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Cierges, 
France,  August  2,  1918.  Sergt.  Burr,  in  charge  of 
a  detachment,  strung  wire  far  in  advance  of  the 
front  lines,  working  through  a  heavy  artillery  fire,  to 
the  point  where  the  regimental  post  of  command 
was  to  be  situated,  100  yards  from  the  enemy  line. 
When  he  was  ordered  to  leave  one  man  at  the  in- 
strument, while  the  rest  of  the  detachment  returned 
to  the  rear,  Sergt.  Burr  himself  volunteered,  and 
remained  alone  at  this  dangerous  position.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  George  W.  Burr,  1036  Second  Street, 
Milwaukee.  Wis. 


BURR,  JOHN  G. 


Mechanic 


Company  A,  130th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Raiville,  France,  November 
9,  1918.  As  mechanic  Burr  was  administering  first 
aid  to  a  wounded  comrade  during  a  raid,  they  were 
attacked  by  several  of  the  enemy.  Undaunted  by 
this  superior  force,  Mechanic  Burr  succeeded  in 
killing  four  and  driving  off  the  others,  thereby  set- 
ting a  conspicuous  example  of  courage  and  coolness. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  James  Burr,  mother,  623  West 
Virginia  Avenue,  Effingham,  111. 

BURRELL,  REUBEN Private 

Machine  Gun  Company,  371st  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  in  the  Champagne 
sector,  France,  September  30,  1918.  Pvt.  Burrell, 
although  painfully  wounded  in  the  knee,  refused 
to  be  evacuated,  stating  that  if  he  went  to  the  rear 
there  would  not  be  enough  left  for  his  group  to 
function.  Home  address,  Nathan  Burrell,  father, 
Lanexa,  New  Kent  County,  Va. 

BURROUGHS,  FRANK  ALVERT  .  Sergeant 
Machine  Gun  Company,  118th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  La  Haie 
Meneresse,  France,  October  17,  1918.  When  his 
platoon  commander  was  wounded  and  all  the  non- 
commissioned officers  had  become  casualties,  under 
a  heavy  enemy  barage  which  fell  upon  his  company, 
killing  or  wounding  more  than  a  third  of  the  men, 
Sergt.  Burroughs,  then  a  private,  reorganized  the 
platoon  under  the  heavy  shell  fire,  directed  the 
evacuation  of  the  wounded,  and  then  led  the  one 
remaining  gun  team  forward,  displaying  remarkable 
coolness  and  initiative.  Next  of  kin,  Miss  Pearl 
Burroughs,  sister,  Watauga,  S.  D. 

BURT,  BYRON  T.  Jr.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Aviation  Section,  observer  Balloon  Section.  For 
repeated  acts  of  heroism  in  action  near  Gricourt, 
France,  August  4-11,  near  Sommedieue,  France, 
September  16,  and  near  Avocourt,  France,  October 
1,  1918.  On  each  of  these  occasions,  Lieut.  Burt 
remained  with  his  balloon,  making  important 
observations  of  the  enemy's  positions  and  directing 
pur  artillery  fire,  until  his  balloon  was  set  on  fire  by 
incendiary  bullets  from  enemy  aircraft.  On  one 
occasion  he  refused  to  jump  until  his  companion,  a 
student  observer,  was  safely  away.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Byron  T.  Burt,  108  West  Seventy-third  Street, 
New  York,  N.  Y. 

BURTON,  EDWARD  A.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  128th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Cierges,  France,  August  1, 
1918.  Lieut.  Burton  was  mortally  wounded  while 
carrying  a  wounded  man  from  a  position  exposed 
to  artillery  and  machine-gun  fire,  but,  regardless 
of  his  own  suffering,  he  persisted  in  his  task  until 
he  had  placed  the  wounded  man  in  a  place  of  safety. 


Lieut.  Burton  died  while  being  evacuated.  Next  of 
kin,  Mrs.  Charles  W.  Burton,  mother,  Hillsboro, 
Wis. 

BURTON,  MILTON  G Sergeant 

C9mpany  E,  316th  Engineers.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Eclisfontaine,  France,  Sep- 
tember 28,  1918.  While  attached  to  an  Infantry 
unit,  Sergt.  Burton  evidenced  great  bravery  in 
bringing  in  four  severely  wounded  men  from  the 
front  lines  to  the  dressing  station.  After  reaching 
dressing  station  he  immediately  administered  first 
aid  to  the  men,  being  continually  exposed  to  the 
machine-gun  and  sniper  fire.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Milton  G.  Burton,  wife,  765  Iglehart  Avenue,  St. 
Paul,  Minn. 

BUSCH  GEORGE  L Sergeant 

Company  D,  354th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Remonville,  France,  Novem- 
ber 1,  1918.  Sergt.  Busch's  company  was  waiting 
at  its  first  objective  for  the  barrage  to  advance, 
when  five  enemy  machine  guns  opened  fire  on  it 
from  a  point  in  front  of  the  barrage.  Realizing  the 
gravity  of  the  situation  Sergt.  Busch  led  a  combat 
group  from  his  platoon  with  exceptional  skill  and 
bravery  through  the  barrage  to  the  flank  of  the 
enemy  position  and  silenced  the  machine  guns,  cap- 
turing prisoners  from  their  crews.  While  returning 
through  the  barrage,  he  was  knocked  down  by 
concussion  from  a  bursting  shell,  but  he  immediate- 
ly arose  and  led  his  men  back  to  the  platoon.  Home 
address,  Henry  Busch,  father,  Troy,  Mo. 

BUSCHMAN,  JEROME  ....  Sergeant 
Company  G,  9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  south  of  Soissons,  France,  July 
18,  1918.  With  John  Rockwell,  private,  William 
F.  Rockwell,  private;  Alfred  Shimampwski,  private; 
and  Watzlaw  Viniarsky,  private;  all  of  the  same 
company,  Sergt.  Buschman  distinguished  himself 
by  attacking  a  party  of  more  than  60  Germans  and, 
in  an  intense  and  desperate  hand-to-hand  fight, 
succeeded  in  killing  22  men  and  capturing  40  men 
and  five  machine  guns.  Home  address,  Martin  J. 
Buschman,  brother,  St.  Charles,  Mo. 

BUSH,  ALDEN Corporal 

Deceased.  Company  C,  125th  Infantry.  During 
the  attack  on  and  capture  of  the  village  of  Cierges, 
northeast  of  Chateau-Thierry,  France,  August  1, 
1918,  Corpl.  Bush  was  fatally  wounded.  In  spite 
of  his  wound  he  struggled  forward,  urging  on  and 
inspiring  his  men,  and  keeping  up  with  the  attack- 
ing wave  until  he  fell.  Next  of  kin,  R.  E.  Bush, 
father,  Roxford,  Mich. 

BUSH,  GARRET Corporal 

Company  A,  26th  Infantry.  During  the  fighting 
near  Soissons,  France,  July  19-21,  1918,  he  repeat- 
edly passed  through  shell  and  machine-gun  fire  to 
locate  dangerous  enemy  positions.  Home  address, 
E.  B.  Thomson,  friend,  R.  F.  D.  No.  2,  Shoyenne, 
N.  D. 

BUSH,  HERMAN  L.  .  .  .  First  Sergeant 
Company  B,  102d  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Verdun, 
France,  October  25,  1918.  Sergt.  Bush,  learning 
that  an  officer  was  lying  wounded  in  both  legs  in  a 
zone  of  heavy  machine-gun  fire,  immediately  left 
a  position  of  shelter,  went  to  his  aid,  and  succeeded 
in  bringing  the  officer  back  to  a  place  of  safety. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Esther  Bush,  mother,  117 
Elmo  Street,  Dorchester,  Mass. 

BUSHING,  GEORGE  A Private 

Company  G,  118th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Brancourt,  France,  October 
8,  1918.  Pvt.  Bushing  observed  a  severely  wound- 
ed soldier  about  100  yards  from  his  post  on  a  sunken 


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road  heavily  shelled  by  artillery  and  machine-gun 
enfilading  fire.  Pvt.  Bushing  voluntarily  went  out 
and  carried  this  soldier  to  a  place  of  safety.  Home 
address,  Dick  Bushing,  Plainfield,  Iowa. 

BUSHNELL,  THEODORE  K.  .... 

Second  Lieutenant 

Second  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  Fleville,  France, 
October  5,  1918.  Lieut.  Bushnell  showed  except- 
ional bravery  by  remaining  with  his  platoon  after 
being  wounded.  He  refused  evacuation  until  he 
received  a  second  wound,  the  nature  of  which  de- 
manded his  immediate  return  to  the  rear.  Home 
address,  Geo.  A.  Bushnell,  father,  1361  Fillmore 
Street,  Denver,  Colo. 

BUSK,  J.  R Second  Lieutenant 

38th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion east  of  Chateau-Thierry,  France,  June  17, 1918. 
Despite  the  coldness  of  the  water,  the  swiftness  of 
the  current,  and  the  presence  of  the  enemy  on  the 
opposite  bank,  Lieutenant  Busk  completed  a  per- 
sonal reconnaissance  of  the  enemy's  position  by 
swimming  the  River  Marne,  after  which  he  took  a 
patrol  across  the  river  in  boats,  and  obtained  valu- 
able information  regarding  the  movements  of  the 
enemy.  Home  address,  Ferd  T.  Bush,  father,  301 
Produce  Exchange,  New  York  City. 

BUTCHER,  GEORGE  S Captain 

Deceased,  lllth  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Verdun, 
France,  October  27,  1918.  Hearing  a  call  for  help 
from  a  neighboring  platoon  of  another  company, 
whose  men  were  all  casualties,  Capt.  Butcher 
quickly  made  his  way  there,  manned  the  guns,  and 
kept  up  a  steady  fire  until  he  was  himself  killed  by 
a  shell.  His  action  was  purely  voluntary;  but, 
realizing  the  necessity  of  opening  fire  immediately, 
he  disregarded  his  own  safety  in  order  to  protect 
others,  displaying  the  most  heroic  self-sacrifice. 
Next  of  kin,  Mr.  Charles  R.  Butcher,  father,  201 
Bellevue  Avenue,  Upper  Montclair,  N.  J. 

BUTCHER,  ORA  LEE Private 

Company  M,  356th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  the  Bois  de  Mort  Mare,  near 
Flarey,  France,  September  12,  1918.  Pvt.  Butcher, 
on  duty  as  an  observer  at  battalion  headquarters, 
twice  volunteered  to  carry  important  messages 
from  his  battalion  commander  to  company  com- 
manders. In  so  doing  he  passed  through  heavy 
barrages.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Bettie  Butcher, 
mother,  R.  F.  D.  2,  Pattonsburg,  Mo. 

BUTCHER,  THOMAS  W.  .  .  .  Corporal 
Company  C,  359th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Villers-devant-Dun,  France, 
November  2,1918.  Having  been  wounded  in  the 
back  by  a  machine-gun  bullet,  Corpl.  Butcher  led 
his  squad  through  heavy  machine-gun  fire,  cap- 
turing three  guns  and  capturing  or  killing  all  of  the 
crews.  Home  address,  L.  M.  Butcher,  father,  1825 
Fairmont  Avenue,  Fort  Worth,  Tex. 

BUTLER,  CHARLIE Private 

Machine  Gun  Company,  371st  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Ardeuil, 
France,  September  29,  1918.  With  three  other 
soldiers,  Pvt.  Butler  crawled  200  yards  ahead  of  our 
lines  under  violent  machine-gun  fire  and  rescued 
an  officer  who  was  lying  mortally  wounded  in  a 
shell  hole.  Home  address,  Amanda  Butler,  mother, 
McComb,  Miss. 

BUTLER,  EMORY  L Corporal 

Company  K,  119th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt,  France,  Septem- 
ber 29,  1918.  Becoming  separated  from  his  platoon 
during  the  advance,  he  continued  500  yards  beyond 


the  objective,  and,  although  there  were  several  en- 
emy machine-guns  near  him,  he  went  to  a  dugout 
and  forced  the  35  occupants  to  come  out  and  surren- 
der. He  was  soon  joined  by  other  members  of  his 
platoon  and  aided  in  cleaning  out  other  nearby  dug- 
outs, displaying  absolute  disregard  of  danger.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Sallie  M.  Butler,  mother,  R.  F.  D.  1, 
Landis,  N.  C. 

BUTLER,  JAMES  S Sergeant 

Company  F,  103d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Verdun,  France,  November 
3,  1918.  While  leading  a  daylight  patrol  into  the 
Bois  Moirey  to  ascertain  the  enemy's  position, 
Sergt.  Butler  volunteered  and  advanced  alone  into 
a  machine-gun  nest  to  draw  fire.  He  went  forward 
until  fired  upon  by  enemy  machine  guns  and  snipers. 
He  then  crawled  back  and  reported  the  position  of 
the  enemy  to  his  battalion  commander.  Home  ad- 
dress, Louis  Butler,  father,  Keene,  N.  H. 

BUTLER,  RICHARD Private 

Deceased.  Company  D,  102d  Machine  Gun 
Battalion.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action 
near  Marcheville,  France,  September  26,  1918.  Pvt. 
Butler  volunteered  to  accompany  a  party  whose 
mission  was  to  bomb  a  hostile  machine-gun  em- 
placement. Under  heavy  shell  fire  he  approached 
to  within  30  feet  of  the  emplacement,  when  he  was 
fired  upon  from  loopholes  in  a  stone  wall.  Working 
his  way  behind  the  wall,  this  courageous  soldier  en- 
filaded the  enemy  with  rifle  fire  and  effected  their 
capture.  While  he  was  disarming  prisoners  he  was 
shot  and  mortally  wounded.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs. 
Johanna  Butler,  178  East  Street,  New  Haven,  Conn. 

BUTLER,  WILLIAM Sergeant 

Company  L,  369th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Maison  de  Champagne, 
France,  August  18,  1918.  Sergt.  Butler  broke  up  a 
German  raiding  party  which  had  succeeded  in 
entering  our  trenches  and  capturing  some  of  our 
men.  With  an  automatic  rifle  he  killed  four  of  the 
raiding  party  and  captured  or  put  to  flight  the  re- 
mainder of  the  invaders.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Jennie  Butler,  403  Water  Street,  Salisbury,  Md. 

BUTTERFIELD,  CLARK  ....  Sergeant 
Company  B,  13th  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Cunel,  France, 
October  14,  1918.  Leaving  his  shelter  in  a  shallow 
machine-gun  emplacement,  and  accompanying  an 
officer,  Sergt.  Butterfield  ventured  forth  through  a 
most  intense  fire,  to  the  aid  of  a  wounded  officer, 
and  assisted  in  carrying  him  a  distance  of  170  yards 
to  safety.  Home  address,  Miss  Elizabeth  Butter- 
field,  sister,  513  Nicollet  Street,  Minneapolis,  Minn. 

BUTTERFIELD,  OLIN  J.  .  .  .  Corporal 
Company  C,  6th  Machine  Gun  Battalion,  U.  S. 
M.  C.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
St.  Etienne,  France,  October  3,  1918.  When  our 
advance  infantry  was  forced  to  withdraw,  Corpl. 
Butterfield's  machine-gun  crew  refused  to  with- 
draw, but  calmly  set  up  their  machine  gun.  The 
gun  was  upset  by  a  bursting  hand  grenade,  which 
also  injured  Corpl.  Butterfield  and  another  member 
of  the  squad.  Despite  their  injuries  they  immediate- 
ly reset  the  gun  and  opened  fire  on  the  advancing 
Germans  when  20  feet  distant,  causing  the  Germans 
to  break  and  retreat  in  disorder.  Home  address, 
Caroline  Butterfield,  mother,  1112  Ogden  Street, 
Denver,  Colo. 

BYAM,  OLIVER  P.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  7th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Cunel  Heights,  France,  Octo- 
ber 11,  1918.  Upon  his  own  initiative  Lieutenant 
Byam  moved  his  machine-gun  platoon  through 
heavy  artillery  and  machine-gun  fire  400  meters  in 
advance  of  the  front  line  and  from  there  opened  fire 


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on  the  enemy,  who  was  holding  up  our  advance,  dis- 
playing exceptional  bravery  in  holding  this  position 
against  several  hostile  attacks.  This  officer  was 
later  killed  by  machine-gun  fire  while  leading  a  pat- 
rol to  the  enemy's  line.  Next  of  kin,  O.  L.  Byam, 
father,  Sioux  Rapids,  Iowa. 

BYINGTON,  RUSSELL  P. 

.  .  .  .Private  (First  Class) 
Company  I,  105th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  east  of  Ronssoy,  France,  Septem- 
ber 29,  1918.  During  the  operations  against  the 
Hindenburg  line,  he  was  wounded  early  in  the  action 
but  continued  to  advance  with  his  company,  and 
declined  to  go  to  the  rear  for  medical  treatment. 
Later  in  the  engagement  he  was  killed  by  a  machine- 
gun  bullet.  His  gallantry  and  bravery  and  ab- 
solute disregard  for  his  personal  safety  was  a 
splendid  example  to  all  ranks.  Home  address,  Dr. 
C.  P.  Byington,  father,  37  Croton  Avenue,  Ossin- 
ing,  N.  Y. 

BYRD,  DANIEL  B.  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Company  F,  119th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Escaufourt,  France,  October 
10,  1918.  Leading  a  small  detachment  under  heavy 
fire,  while  the  regiment  was  making  an  advance,  he 
encountered  stiff  resistance  which  threatened  to 
cut  his  detachment  from  the  main  line.  By  his 
utter  disregard  of  the  great  danger,  and  the  prompt 
placing  of  his  automatic  rifles,  he  made  it  possible 
for  his  detachment  to  return  to  the  lines.  He  was 
wounded  by  shrapnel,  but  he  remained  with  the 
men  until  ordered  to  the  rear  by  his  commanding 
officer.  Home  address,  W.  J.  Byrd,  brother, 
Fayetteville,  N.  C. 

BYRD,  MACK  C First  Sergeant 

Company  D,  2d  Engineers.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  Belleau,  France, 
June  3,  1918.  Although  badly  wounded  and  suffer- 
ing intense  pain,  Sergt.  Byrd  refused  evacuation, 
remaining  and  assisting  his  commanding  officer 
throughout  the  operations.  Home  address,  Frank 
W.  Byrd,  brother,  Zeigler  Street,  Winston-Salem, 
N.  C. 

BYRD,  WOODIE  E Bugler 

Company  E,  116th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Samogneux,  France,  October 
15,  1918.  This  soldier  displayed  notable  bravery 
in  successfully  carrying  messages  to  the  right 
flank  of  his  company  after  four  other  soldiers  had 
been  killed  or  wounded  in  attempting  to  carry  out 
this  mission.  Home  address,  L.  R.  Byrd,  Portner- 
folk,  Va. 

BYRNE,  JAMES  J Private 

Company  D,  115th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  Consenvoye, France, 
October  10,  1918.  While  the  advance  of  his  platoon 
was  being  held  up  by  machine-gun  fire  from  a  tree, 
Pvt.  Byrne  made  his  way  through  heavy  and  con- 
stant fire,  to  a  position  from  which  he  was  able  to 
kill  the  gunner  and  rout  the  remainder  of  the  enemy. 
His  valiant  action  made  possible  the  further  ad- 
vance of  his  platoon  without  serious  loss.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Bessie  Byrne,  mother,  127  West  Lee 
Street,  Baltimore,  Md. 


BYRNS,  ROBERT  A. 


First  Lieutenant 


107th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Venduille,  France,  September  29,  1918. 
Lieut.  Byrns,  although  himself  wounded,  reorgan- 
ized his  company  after  the  captain  was  killed  and 
led  it  forward  in  the  face  of  intense  machine-gun 
fire  until  he  was  wounded  a  second  time.  His 
splendid  courage  and  gallant  conduct  set  an  in- 
spiring example  to  all  ranks.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
R.  L.  Jaques,  sister,  Lafayette,  Ind. 


BYRON,  THOMAS  F Sergeant 

Company  C,  102d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Hilaire,  France,  Septem- 
ber 22,  1918.  Assisted  by  another  soldier  Sergt. 
Byron  rushed  a  machine-gun  nest,  which  had  been 
firing  on  their  patrol.  They  succeeded  in  killing 
the  crew.  Home  address,  Mrs.  H.  Grennier,  sister, 
122  South  View  Street,  Waterbury,  Conn. 

BYRUM,  JOHN  C First  Sergeant 

C9mpany  E,  120th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt,  France,  Septem- 
ber 29,  1918.  Although  he  was  wounded  at  the 
very  start  of  the  attack,  Sergt.  Byrum  continued 
with  the  advance,  reorganizing  scattered  units  and 
leading  them  back  to  the  lines.  Later  his  arm  was 
shot  off,  but  he  steadfastly  refused  evacuation  until 
loss  of  blood  so  weakened  him  that  he  was  taken 
to  the  rear.  Home  address,  Mrs.  K.  E.  Byrum, 
mother,  Edenton,  N.  C. 


CABLE,  ROBERT  B. 


First  Sergeant 


Company  M,  117th  Infantry.  For  repeated  acts 
of  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Monbrebain 
and  Busigny,  France,  October  7-17,  1918.  Leading 
two  platoons  of  his  company,  after  the  officers  had 
become  casualties,  Sergt.  Cable  effectively  cleared 
the  ground  on  the  right  flank  of  the  company  of  ma- 
chine-gun nests,  capturing  two  guns.  Later  in  the 
day  he  took  command  of  the  company,  when  no 
officers  remained  with  it,  and  continued  to  be  in 
charge  for  a  week,  in  which  time  he  led  his  own 
men  in  six  attacks,  inspiring  them  by  his  fearlessness. 
On  October  9  he  led  an  attack  on  the  town  of 
Busigny,  charging  across  an  open  field  in  the  face 
of  heavy  machine-gun  fire  from  the  houses  of  the 
village  and  clearing  the  town  of  the  enemy.  This 
gallant  soldier  was  later  wounded  while  leading  two 
platoons  against  an  enemy  machine-gun  nest. 
Home  address.  James  A.  Cable,  Maryville,  Tenn. 

CADDLE,  JAMES Private 

Company  B,  308th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ville  Savoye,  France, 
August  23-25,  1918.  Pvt.  Caddie,  a  battalion  run- 
ner, displayed  exceptional  bravery  in  carrying 
numerous  messages  under  heavy  artillery  fire  to 
the  front  line  positions,  crossing  the  Vesle  River 
and  proceeding  for  more  than  a  kilometer  in  plain 
view  of  the  enemy,  over  terrain  which  was  contin- 
ually bombarded  with  gas  and  high  explosive 
shells.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Walter  J.  Caddie, 
mother,  61  West  98th  Street,  New  York,  N.  Y. 

CAGLE,  THOMAS  G.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Deceased.  Company  L,  117th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Poncheaux, 
France,  October  7,  1918.  When  part  of  the  line 
had  been  halted  by  heavy  fire  from  three  machine- 
gun  nests,  Pvt.  Cagle  and  Corpl.  George  W.  Spears, 
armed  only  with  rifles  and  bayonets,  rushed  the 
nearest  hostile  position,  and,  of  the  crew  of  six,  kill- 
ed three  and  put  the  remainder  to  flight.  Being 
unable  to  advance  on  two  other  guns  because  of 
their  heavy  fire,  these  two  soldiers  then  opened  fire 
with  their  rifles  and  forced  the  remainder  of  the 
crew  of  approximately  12  to  abandon  the  position, 
after  two  of  their  number  had  been  killed  and  two 
wounded.  Pvt.  Cagle  was  wounded  in  this  action, 
but  he  declined  to  be  evacuated,  and  shortly  after- 
wards was  killed.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Addie  Cagle, 
wife,  Lenoir  City,  Tenn. 

CAHILL,  HARRY  F Captain 

18th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Soissons,  France,  July  18-22,  1918.  He 
was  at  all  times  regardless  of  personal  safety  and 
commanded  successively  a  platoon,  a  company, 
and  a  battalion,  carrying  again  and  again  his  com- 
mand through  heavy  fire  to  all  assigned  objectives 
by  sheer  leadership  and  personal  example.  With  a 
very  small  force  he  successfully  organized  and  held 


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valuable  information  concerning  the  enemy  posi- 
tions. Home  address,  Mrs.  Katherine  Callahan, 
mother,  Drisbane,  Skibbereen,  County  Cork, 
Ireland. 

CALLARD,  ARTHUR Private 

Company  A,  23d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne-Aux-arnes, 
France,  October  3,  1918.  While  on  duty  as  a  com- 
pany runner  Pvt.  Callard  carried  a  message 
through  two  barrages  to  regimental  commanders. 
a  wide  front  under  intense  bombardment  and 
against  the  pressure  of  enemy  infantry.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Mary  Cahill,  mother,  61  South  Fuller- 
ton,  Avenue,  Montclair,  N.  J. 

CAHILL,  WILLIAM  J Private 

Company  D,  59th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  la  Cote  Lemont, 
France,  October  3,  and  the  Bois  de  Fay,  France, 
October  9,  1918.  On  October  3,  while  acting  in  the 
capacity  of  company  runner,  Pvt.  Cahill  carried 
messages  to  two  platoons  of  his  company,  through 
a  heavy  fire  of  machine  guns  and  snipers.  He 
successfully  delivered  the  messages,  after  crawling 
for  a  distance  of  400  yards.  On  October  9,  in  com- 
pany with  one  other  runner,  he  delivered  messages 
to  a  platoon  which  was  engaged  in  combat  liaison 
duty  in  the  Bois  de  Fay,  passing  through  a  severe 
artillery  fire  while  in  the  execution  of  this  mission. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Agnes  Cahill,  wife,  26  Stack- 
pole  Street,  Lowell,  Mass. 

CAIN,  CHARLES Corporal 

Company  D,  165th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Landres  et  St.  Georges, 
France,  October  15,  1918.  Volunteering  for  the 
mission,  Corporal  Cain  exposed  himself  in  the  open 
to  heavy  shell  and  machine-gun  fire  to  obtain  am- 
munition for  his  company,  after  all  on  hand  had 
been  exhausted.  He  made  repeated  trips  over  the 
battlefield  to  gather  ammunition  from  the  bodies  of 
the  dead,  until  his  entire  company  had  been  sup- 
plied. Home  address,  Miss  A.  Cain,  sister,  3  Moody 
Street,  Waltham,  Mass. 

CAIN,  JAMES  S Sergeant 

Company  C,  5th  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Meadah  Farm, 
France,  October  4-6,  1918.  Accompanied  by 
another  soldier,  Sergt.  Cain  left  the  shelter  of  his 
trench  under  heavy  shell  fire  to  render  assistance 
to  soldiers  buried  by  the  explosion  of  a  shell.  Short- 
ly after  he  left  cover  again  to  go  to  the  assistance 
of  other  members  of  his  section  wounded  by  shell 
fire.  On  October  6  he  was  wounded  by  machine- 
gun  fire  in  the  performance  of  his  duty.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Elizabeth  F.  Ryan,  sister,  126  Oakwood, 
Avenue,  Troy,  N.  Y. 

CAIN,  LYLE  B Private 

Company  K,  38th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Fismes,  France,  August  10, 
1918.  Pvt.  Cain,  with  one  other  soldier,  volunteer- 
ed and  went  to  the  rescue  of  a  wounded  man  from 
another  regiment  and  returned  through  heavy 
machine-gun  and  shell  fire,  bringing  the  wounded 
man  to  his  own  trench.  Home  address,  Roy  B. 
Cain,  father,  843  Methon  Street,  Wenatchie,  Wash. 

CAIN,  ROBERT  S Captain 

lllth  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  the 
Boid  de  Chateau  Diable,  west  of  Fismettes,  August 
11-12,  1918.  Armed  with  a  Chauchat  rifle,  he  per- 
sonally led  the  advance  elements  of  the  line,  driv- 
ing the  enemy  before  him  and  clearing  the  above 
forest  south  of  the  railroad  and  north  of  the  Vesle 
River,  along  the  Rheims-Rouen  road.  By  person- 
ally exposing  himself  on  the  railroad,  he  maintained 
liaison  at  great  personal  risk.  In  all  of  this,  he  dis- 
played sterling  qualities  of  leadership  and  fearless- 
ness beyond  that  required  to  perform  the  duties  of 


his  office.     Home  address,  Mrs.  Robert  S.  Cain, 
Penn  Avenue  and  Main  Street,  Pittsburgh,  Pa. 

CALDWELL,  E.  N Major 

16th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  St.  Mihiel,  France,  September  12,  1918. 
When  his  company  met  with  enemy  machine-gun 
fire  of  such  intensity  that  the  success  of  the  opera- 
tion was  threatened,  Maj.  Caldwell  (then  Captain) 
disregarding  personal  danger,  walked  up  and  down 
the  front  line,  designating  targets  to  his  men  and 
encouraging  them.  He  then  led  an  automatic 
rifle  squad,  proceeding  two  hundred  yards  ahead 
of  the  line,  and  captured  an  enemy  machine  gun. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  E.  N.  Caldwell,  Watertown, 
Wis. 

CALDWELL,  GEORGE  S.  S.  .  .  .  Private 
Company  G,  28th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Soissons,  France,  July  18, 
1918.  In  order  to  stop  artillery  fire  which  was 
causing  heavy  losses  in  our  ranks,  Pvt.  Caldwell, 
with  another  soldier,  rushed  300  yards  to  the  front 
attacked  a  machine-gun  strong  point  and  a  77- 
millimeter  artillery  gun,  captured  the  position  and 
the  gun,  killed  2  and  captured  13  of  the  enemy. 
Home  address,  Cirus  W.  Caldwell,  900  North  Evans 
Avenue,  Mckeesport.  Pa. 

CALDWELL,  GEORGE  W.  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Medical  Detachment  76th  Field  Artillery.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  la  Trinite 
Ferme,  France,  July  15,  1918.  Although  suffering 
from  a  severe  gassing,  received  after  his  mask  had 
been  shot  away  by  the  fragment  of  a  shell,  Sergt. 
Caldwell  continued  through  the  heavy  shelling 
to  administer  aid  to  the  wounded.  Home  address, 
Phillip  Caldwell,  father,  Montcalm  Street,  Lake 
George,  N.  Y. 

CALHOUN,  GROVER  W Private 

Deceased.  Company  B,  3d  Machine  Gun  Bat- 
talion. He  distinguished  himself  near  Soissons, 
France,  by  exceptional  coolness  and  heroic  hand- 
ling of  his  gun.  While  under  intense  fire  he  in- 
flicted heavy  casualties  on  the  enemy,  thereby 
materially  aiding  the  advance,  and  was  killed  on 
July  19,  1918,  while  seeking  an  advantageous  posi- 
tion during  the  advance  of  that  date.  Next  of  kin, 
Mrs.  Sallie  Calhoun,  Morgan,  Ga. 

CALL,  DONALD  M Corporal 

Now  Second  Lieutenant.  Company  B,  344th 
Battalion,  Tank  Corps.  For  extraordinary  heroism 
in  action  near  Varennes,  France,  September  26, 
1918.  During  an  operation  against  enemy  machine- 
gun  nests  west  of  Varennes,  Corpl.  Call  was  in  a 
tank  when  half  the  turret  was  knocked  off  by  a 
direct  artillery  hit.  Chocked  by  gas  from  the  high- 
explosive  shell,  he  left  the  tank  and  took  cover  in  a 
shell  hole  30  yards  away.  Seeing  that  an  officer 
did  not  follow,  and  thinking  he  might  be  alive, 
Corpl.  Call  returned  to  the  tank  under  intense 
machine-gun  and  shell  fire,  and  carried  him  to  the 
shell  hole.  Here  he  administered  first  aid,  and  then 
carried  the  officer  over  a  mile,  under  machine-gun 
and  sniper  fire,  to  safety.  Home  address,  Edward 
P.  Call,  father,  New  Y  ork  City. 

CALLAHAN,  WILLIAM  ....  Sergeant 
Company  E,  308th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Revillon,  France,  September 
9,  1918.  In  order  to  clean  out  an  enemy  machine- 
gun  nest  which  was  holding  up  the  advance  of  his 
company  Sergt.  Callahan  volunteered  and,  with  an 
officer  crawled  through  the  enemy  wire  into  his 
lines,  killed  two  of  the  enemy;  and,  although  their 
position  was  discovered  and  the  area  was  swept  by 
machine-gun  fire,  he  remained  with  the  officer, 
killed  an  enemy  machine  gunner,  and  drove  another 
away  with  his  gun,  and  finally  returned  with 


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By  his  act  many  casualties  were  avoided.  Home 
address,  Noe  R.  Callard,  130  Spring  Street,  Fall 
River,  Mass. 

CALLEN,  NATHANIEL  ERNEST  .  .  Major 
117th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Molain,  France,  October  17,  1918. 
While  leading  his  battalion  into  advanced  positions, 
Maj.  Callen  made  personal  reconnaissance  of  the 
territory  ahead  of  his  troops  in  order  to  locate 
strongly  held  machine-gun  nests,  which  were  hold- 
ing up  the  advance  of  his  battalion.  On  several 
occasions  he  personally  superintended  the  cleaning 
out  of  machine-gun  nests.  Throughout  the  engage- 
ment he  was  subjected  to  continuous  machine-gun, 
sniper,  trench  mortar,  and  artillery  fire,  but  con- 
tinued his  work,  setting  an  excellent  example  of 
courage  and  bravery.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Na- 
thaniel E.  Callen,  wife,  Greenville.  S.  C. 


CALLEWAERT,  ALBERIS 


.  Private 


Deceased.  Headquarters  Company,  58th  Infan- 
try. For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Chezy,  France,  July  18,  1918,  near  La  Pre  Farm, 
August  4,  1918;  and  near  Bois  de  Fays,  September 
28,  1918.  Facing  heavy  fire,  he  carried  ammunition 
from  regimental  headquarters  to  the  companies  of 
the  assaulting  battalion,  returning  with  prisoners. 
In  a  later  engagement,  he  carried  and  laid  wire 
while  under  heavy  fire  from  snipers,  machine-guns 
and  artillery,  thus  maintaining  telephonic  communi- 
cation with  the  front  line  companies.  Subsequent- 
ly, while  endeavoring  to  establish  telephonic  com- 
munications, he  was  killed  while  carrying  wire 
across  ground  swept  by  machine  guns  and  artillery. 
Next  of  kin,  Constant  Callewaert,  father,  Taylor 
Road,  North  Detroit,  Mich. 

CALVIN,  HARRY  L Captain 

12th  Field  Artillery.  For  extraordinary  heroism 
in  action  near  Tigny,  France,  July  21,  1918.  With 
utter  disregard  for  personal  danger,  he  passed  for 
200  yards  under  intense  artillery  and  machine-gun 
fire  to  rescue  a  wounded  officer.  Finding  the  wound- 
ed officer  could  only  be  moved  on  a  stretcher,  he 
e'aced  him  in  a  shell  hole  and  started  back  for  one. 
e  was  severely  wounded  in  the  head,  falling  uncon- 
scious. Recovering  a  half  hour  later,  he  tried  to  go 
back  to  rescue  the  wounded  officer,  but  again  fell 
senseless.  Home  address,  Harry  Calvin,  father, 
2017  Caton  Avenue,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 

CAMILL,  HARVEY  E Private 

Company  M,  132d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Breuilles,  France,  October 
10,  1918.  After  seeing  several  other  runners  fail 
in  the  attempt  to  get  through  the  barrage,  Pvt. 
Camill  volunteered  and  carried  a  message  through 
the  violent  barrage  to  his  battalion  commander. 
During  the  entire  action  of  October  6-13,  he  per- 
formed most  valiant  service  in  maintaining  liaison 
between  his  company  and  battalion  headquarters. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary  Camill,  mother,  Coha- 
sett,  Minn. 

CAMPBELL,  ALEXANDER  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Company  I,  309th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Rembercourt,  France,  Septem- 
ber 23,  1918.  A  shell  landed  in  an  observation  post 
occupied  by  Sergeant  Campbell  and  two  other  sol- 
diers, seriously  wounding  all  three.  Though  he 
himself  had  been  struck  in  seven  places,  this  soldier 
placed  both  his  companions  under  shelter  and  then 
walked  through  the  barrage  to  company  headquar- 
ters.where  he  sent  stretcher  bearers  to  the  assistance 
of  his  wounded  comrades,  before  securing  first  aid 
for  himself.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Frank  Campbell, 
mother,  R.  F.  D.  9,  Lockport,  N.  Y. 

CAMPBELL,  DOUGLAS     .         First  Lieutenant 
94th  Aero  Squadron,  Air  Service.     For  extraor- 
dinary heroism  in  action  on  May  19,  1918.    He  at- 


tacked an  enemy  biplane  at  an  altitude  of  4,500 
meters,  east  of  Flirey,  France.  He  rushed  to  the 
attack,  but  after  shooting  a  few  rounds  his  gun 
jammed.  Undeterred  by  this  accident  he  maneuv- 
ered so  as  to  protect  himself,  corrected  the  jam  in 
midair,  and  returned  to  the  assault.  After  a  short, 
violent  action,  the  enemy  plane  took  fire  and 
crashed  to  the  earth. 

One  bronze  oak  leaf  is  awarded  Lieut.  Campbell  for 
each  of  the  following  acts  of  extraordinary  heroism 
in  action.  On  May  27,  1918,  he  encountered  three 
enemy  monoplanes  at  an  altitude  of  3,000  meters 
over  Montsec,  France.  Despite  the  superior 
strength  of  the  enemy,  he  promptly  attacked,  and 
fighting  a  brilliant  battle,  shot  down  one  German 
machine,  which  fell  in  three  pieces,  and  drove  the 
other  two  well  within  the  enemy  lines.  On  May  28, 
1918,  he  saw  six  German  Albatrose  aeroplanes  flying 
toward  him  at  an  altitude  of  2,000  meters,  near 
Bois  Rata,  France.  Regardless  of  personal  danger, 
he  immediately  attacked,  and  by  skillful  maneuver- 
ing and  accurate  operation  of  his  machine  gun  he 
brought  one  plane  down  in  flames  and  drove  the 
other  five  back  into  their  own  lines.  On  May  31, 
1918,  he  took  the  offensive  against  two  German 
planes  at  an  altitude  of  2,500  meters  over  Liron- 
ville,  France,  shot  down  one  of  them,  and  pursued 
the  other  far  behind  the  German  lines.  On  June  5, 
1918,  accompanied  by  another  pilot,  he  attacked 
two  enemy  battle  planes  at  an  altitude  of  5,700 
meters  over  Epley,  France.  After  a  spirited  combat 
he  was  shot  through  the  back  by  a  machine-gun 
bullet,  but  in  spite  of  his  injury  he  kept  on  fighting 
until  he  had  forced  one  of  the  enemy  planes  to  the 
ground,  where  it  was  destroyed  by  artillery  fire, 
and  had  driven  the  other  plane  back  into  its  own 
territory.  Home  address,  W.  W.  Campbell,  father, 
Lick  Observatory,  Mt.  Hamilton,  Cal. 

CAMPBELL,  GEORGE  A.     ...         Captain 

Deceased.  18th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Mihiel,  France,  Septem- 
ber 12,  1918.  Capt.  Campbell  displayed  excep- 
tional bravery,  when,  with  three  men,  he  preceded 
his  battalion  into  Le  Jolie  Bois  and  captured  three 
machine  guns  and  20  prisoners  which  had  been 
maintaining  a  heavy  fire  upon  our  lines.  Next  of 
kin,  Mrs.  Annie  Campbell,  38  Broad  Street,  Wo- 
burn,  Mass. 

CAMPBELL,  HARRY  W Sergeant 

Company  A,  7th  United  States  Engineers.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  at  Romagne, 
France,  October  14,  1918.  Sergt.  Campbell,  on 
patrol  with  two  other  soldiers,  captured  a  machine 
gun  and  13  prisoners,  killing  two  others  who  tried 
to  escape.  Home  address,  Alva  H.  Campbell,  1426 
Grand  Avenue,  Dayton,  Ohio. 

CAMPBELL,  JAMES  E.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  K,  311th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Grandpre,  France,  Novem- 
ber 1,  1918.  After  all  the  regular  company  runners 
had  become  casualties,  Pvt.  Campbell  volunteered 
as  a  runner,  carrying  a  call  for  reinforcements 
through  the  enemy  barrage  and  guiding  the  rein- 
forcing troops  back  to  his  company.  He  then  aided 
in  first-aid  work  until  his  company  was  relieved. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary  Campbell,  wife,  17 
Mitchell  Street,  Oswego,  N.  Y. 

CAMPBELL,  JOHN  A.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Blanc  Mont  Ridge,  France,  October  3, 
1918.  While  in  an  advanced  position  flanked  by 
machine  guns  and  under  heavy  artillery  fire,  Lieut. 
Campbell  carried  a  message  to  regimental  head- 
quarters by  the  shortest  and  most  direct  route, 
woods  occupied  by  the  enemy.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Florence  Campbell,  wife,  1721  Glenwood  Road, 
New  York,  N.  Y. 


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CAMPBELL,  MARTIN  H.  .  Band  Sergeant 
Headquarters  Company,  4th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Le  Channel, 
France,  July  24,  1918.  Sergeant  Campbell,  fre- 
quently requested  and  was  granted  permission  to 
render  aid  to  the  wounded.  Making  his  way  into 
an  open  field,  swept  by  a  withering  machine-gun 
fire,  he  rendered  first-aid  to  many  of  the  wounded. 
While  performing  this  highly  meritorious  work,  he 
himself  was  wounded  by  grenade  fire.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Kate  Campbell,  mother,  622  Baker 
Street,  Flint,  Mich. 

CAMPBELL,  ROBERT  L.  .  First  Lieutenant 
368th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Binarville,  France,  September  27,  1918. 
In  the  afternoon  of  September  27  Lieut.  Campbell 
saw  a  runner  fall  wounded  in  the  middle  of  a  field 
swept  by  heavy  machine-gun  fire.  At  imminent 
peril  to  his  own  life,  and  in  full  view  of  the  enemy, 
he  crossed  the  field  and  carried  the  wounded  soldier 
to  shelter.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Alice  B.  Campbell, 
wife,  913  Lindsay  Street,  Greensboro,  N.  C. 

CAMPBELL,  WILLIAM  E.  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Company  F,  2d  Battalion,  5th  United  States 
Marine  Corps.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Blanc  Mont,  France,  October  3-5,  1918. 
On  October  3  and  4,  while  detailed  on  statistical 
work,  Sergt.  Campbell  voluntarily  assisted  in  giving 
first  aid  to  the  wounded.  On  October  5,  when  the 
enemy  advanced  within  300  yards  of  the  dressing 
station,  he  took  up  a  position  in  the  lines,  helping 
in  defense.  Although  twice  wounded,  he  remained 
in  action  under  heavy  fire  until  the  enemy  had  been 
repulsed.  Home  address,  John  L.  Campbell,  father, 
810  Twenty-sixth  Avenue,  Tuacaloosa,  Ala. 

CAMPBELL,  WILLIS  M Sergeant 

Company  B,  59th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Brieulles-sur-Meuse,  France, 
September  29,  1918.  Sergt.  Campbell  made  his 
way  forward  im  the  face  of  annihilating  fire  to  the 
aid  of  a  wounded  comrade  who  was  lying  exposed 
to  this  great  hazard  and  carried  him  across  an  open 
field  to  safety.  Home  address,  Thomas  A.  Camp- 
bell, father,  306  South  Crawford  Avenue,  New 
Castle,  Pa. 

CANA VAN,  PATRICK Private 

Medical  Detachment,  23d  Infantry.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne-a-Arnes, 
France,  October  3-9,  1918.  Pvt.  Canavan  gave  aid 
to  the  wounded  under  severe  shell  and  machine-gun 
fire,  and  was  wounded  twice  before  he  left  the  field. 
He  refused  the  aid  of  stretcher  bearers  and  walked 
alone  to  the  ambulance  station.  Home  address, 
Coleman  Flaherty,  uncle,  45  Laurance  Street, 
Brockton,  Mass. 

CANNON,  CLARENCE  F.  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Company  L,  117th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ponchaux,  France,  October 
7,  1918.  After  being  severely  wounded  by  machine- 
gun  fire  he  continued  to  lead  his  platoon  in  attack 
until  he  was  ordered  to  the  rear  by  his  commanding 
officer.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Amanda  Cannon, 
mother,  Lenour  City,  Tenn. 

CANNON,  JOSEPH  J Private 

Infantry.  For  courage  and  self-sacrificing  devo- 
tion to  duty  in  action  against  the  enemy  April 
12,  1918,  voluntarily  going  with  one  comrade 
to  an  advanced  post  in  a  communication  trench 
and  with  an  automatic  rifle  held  back  the  ad- 
vance of  the  enemy  until  his  comrade  was  killed 
and  he  himself  seriously  wounded.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Delia  Cannon,  mother,  349  Polasky  Street, 
Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 


CAPEN,  RALPH  A.     ...  First  Sergeant 

Company  A,  311th  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Montfaucon 
France,  September  29-October  1,  1918.  On  Septem- 
ber 29  Sergt.  Capen  voluntarily  left  his  place  of 
safety  and  rescued  a  wounded  comrade  and  brought 
him  to  a  place  of  shelter.  On  October  1  he  volun- 
teered to  assist  in  carrying  rations  to  his  company, 
making  repeated  trips  through  heavy  artillery  fire, 
and  each  time  successfully  accomplished  his  mis- 
sion. Home  address,  Benjamin  F.  Capen,  father, 
2900  Prairie  Avenue,  Mattoon,  111. 


CAPEZIO,  JOHN 


Private 


Company  D,  9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Beaumont,  France,  Novem- 
ber 4,  1918.  In  the  face  of  heavy  machine-gun  and 
shell  fire,  Pvt.  Capezio  led  a  squad  in  a  flank  attack 
on  an  enemy  machine-gun  nest,  which  was  holding 
his  company  and  endangering  the  success  of  its  mis- 
sion. Through  his  coolness  and  bravery  under  fire, 
the  enemy  machine  guns  and  the  entire  crew  was 
captured.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Amelia  Capezio, 
mother,  27  Seventh  Ave.,  Newark,  N.  J. 

CAPPELL,  MARVIN Captain 

Marine  Corps,  9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Medeah  Ferme,  France,  Oc- 
tober 3,  1918.  Capt.  Cappell  visited  the  f™nt  line 
continually,  both  night  and  day,  supervising  the 
evacuation  of  the  wounded,  personally  directing 
the  work  of  the  stretcher  bearers,  and  on  sev- 
eral occasions,  when  the  fighting  was  most  severe, 
ran  forward,  under  intense  artillery  and  machine- 
gun  fire,  and  personally  gave  first-aid  and  carried  in 
the  wounded.  Home  address,  J.  J.  Cappell, 
brother,  Bunkie,  La. 

CAPPS,  ELIJAH  A Private 

Company  G,  120th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt,  France,  Septem- 
ber 29,  1918.  In  face  of  heavy  machine-gun  fire, 
Pvt.  Capps,  with  two  other  soldiers,  attacked  and 
put  out  of  action  an  enemy  machine-gun  post, 
capturing  a  German  officer  and  three  soldiers. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Lillie  Capps,  wife,  R.  F.  D.  2, 
Princeton,  N.  C. 

CAPWELL,  ANDREW  W.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  C,  103d  Machine-Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  in  the  Bois  de  la 
Brigade  de  Marines  (Bois  de  Belleau),  France,  July 
19,  1918.  Private  Cap  well  made  19  trips  from  the 
wood  across  a  field  swept  by  heavy  machine-gun  fire, 
carrying  to  shelter  18  soldiers  and  one  officer,  who 
had  been  wounded.  He  himself  was  wounded  next 
morning  by  a  shell-shocked  soldier  whom  he  was 
trying  to  aid.  Home  address,  Charles  W.  Capwell, 
father,  R.  F.  D.,  Chepachet,  R.  I. 

CARAGEORG,  SOCRATES  .  .  .  Corporal 
Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For  extraordinary  hero- 
ism in  action  near  Vierzy,  July  19,  1918.  He 
voluntarily  left  shelter  and  went  three  hundred 
yards  across  an  open  field  through  a  heavy  barrage 
and  procured  signal  rockets  with  which  he  success- 
fully directed  the  fire  of  our  artillery.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Ellen  Melides,  sister,  Henle,  Crete 
Island,  Greece. 

CARBAUGH,  CHARLES  F.  .  .  .  Private 
Company  F,  47th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  southeast  of  Bazoche,  France, 
October  9,  1918.  Pvt.  Carbaugh  was  sent  as  a 
runner  to  direct  a  platoon  of  his  company  to  as- 
semble and  return  to  its  position.  He  displayed 
unusual  leadership  in  performing  his  mission  by 
himself,  taking  command  of  the  disorganized  unit, 
getting  it  well  in  hand,  and  leading  it  back  under  a 
hostile  shelling  without  losses  and  without  con- 


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fusion.    Home  address,  James  P.  Carbaugh,  father, 
Stephens  City,  Va. 

CARBERRY,  JAMES  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
47th  Company,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C. 
During  the  attack  on  Bpis  de  Belleau.  France, 
June  12,  1918,  he  voluntarily  made  two  trips  in  the 
open  under  terrific  fire  to  within  50  yards  of  a  ma- 
chine gun  and  rescued,  successfully,  two  wounded 
men.  Home  address,  John  Carberry,  brother, 
General  Delivery,  San  Diego,  Cal. 

CARDER,  CYRIL  .  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  Company  D,  16th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Soissons,  France, 
July  21,  1918.  Having  been  wounded  in  the  back 
and  arm,  Lieutenant  Carder  refused  to  be  evacu- 
ated, but  continued  to  lead  his  platoon  forward  in 
the  face  of  intense  machine-gun  fire,  repeatedly  ex- 
posing himself,  with  total  disregard  for  personal 
safety,  until  he  was  killed  by  machine-gun  fire. 
Next  of  kin,  J.  Carder,  father,  249  Pine  Street, 
Corning,  N.  Y. 

CARDWELL,  HENRY  WARREN  .  Corporal 
Company  D,  117th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Molain,  France,  October 
17,  1918.  Having  been  separated  from  their  com- 
pany in  a  smoke  barrage,  Corpl.  Cardwell  and  Pvt. 
Lee  found  themselves  face  to  face  with  a  party  of 
the  enemy.  Pvt.  Lee  brought  his  automatic  rifle 
to  his  shoulder  and  attempted  to  fire,  but  the  gun 
was  jammed  and  would  not  shoot.  Seeing  them- 
selves covered  by  the  gun  and  not  knowing  its  con- 
dition, the  Germans  threw  up  their  hands,  and 
while  Pvt.  Lee  kept  the  rifle  at  his  shoulder  Corpl. 
Cardwell  rounded  up  the  Germans  and  disarmed 
them.  Their  ruse  resulted  in  the  capture  of  12  of 
the  enemy,  comprising  3  machine-gun  crews.  Home 
address,  Buckner  D.  Cardwell,  father,  Normandy, 
Tenn. 

CARGIN,  GEORGE  I Private 

Company  D,  107th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ronssoy,  France,  September 
29,  1918.  During  the  operations  against  the  Hin- 
denburg  line,  he,  with  four  other  soldiers,  left 
shelter  and  went  forward  into  an  open  field,  under 
heavy  shell  and  machine-gun  fire,  and  succeeded  in 
bandaging  and  carrying  back  to  our  lines  two 
wounded  comrades.  Home  address,  Charles  Car- 
gin,  father,  Stalker,  Pa. 

CARHART,  JOSEPH  B.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Company  H,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Vierzy,  France, 
July  19,  1918.  He  displayed  exceptional  bravery 
in  charging  three  machine  guns  with  a  small  de- 
tachment of  his  men,  killing  the  crews  and  cap- 
turing the  guns,  which  were  immediately  turned 
on  the  Germans,  thereby  opening  the  line  for  the 
advance  of  his  company,  which  had  been  held  up  by 
the  enemy's  fire.  Home  address,  George  Carhart, 
father,  152  West  125th  Street,  New  York  City. 

CARKENER,  STUART  ....  Corporal 
Deceased.  Headquarters  Company,  76th  Field 
Artillery.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action 
near  Roncheres,  France,  July  31,  1918.  Despite 
the  fierce  shelling  to  which  he  was  subjected,  Corpl. 
Carkener  remained  at  his  forward  observation  post 
for  many  hours,  until  killed  by  enemy  shell  fire. 
Next  of  kin,  G.  C.  Carkener,  father,  3677  Belle- 
view  Avenue,  Kansas  City,  Mo. 

CARLEY,  VICTOR  A Private 

Company  D,  361st  Infantry,.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Gesnes,  France,  October  3, 
1918.  He  voluntarily  and  unhesitatingly  left 
shelter  under  heavy  shell  fire  and,  without  thought 
of  personal  danger,  rendered  first  aid  and  carried 


a  wounded  comrade  to  a  place  of  safety.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Ann  Carley,  sister,  4200  Spring- 
grove  Avenue,  Cincinnati,  Ohio. 

CARLISLE,  THOMAS  W.  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Company  D,  119th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt,  France,  Septem- 
ber 29,  1918;  and  near  St.  Souplet,  France,  October 
12,  1918.  He  volunteered  with  two  comrades  and 
went  in  advance  of  our  lines,  under  heavy  machine- 
gun  fire,  and  rescued  a  wounded  soldier.  Later, 
when  his  platoon  had  been  reduced  to  four  men,  he 
inspired  them  by  his  personal  courage  to  hold  their 
position  till  reinforcements  arrived.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Bessie  C.  Cobb,  sister,  Tarboro,  N.  C. 

CARLSON,  CHARLES  G Private 

Headquarters  Company,  129th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Consenvoye, 
France,  October  17,  1918.  Though  he  was  seriously 
wounded,  Pvt.  Carlson  succeeded  in  reaching  his 
destination  with  an  important  message,  his  route 
being  under  heavy  shell  fire,  through  ravines  filled 
with  gas.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary  Carlson, 
mother,  223  West  112th  Street,  Chicago,  111. 

CARLSON,  EARNEST  A.  ...  Corpora 
4th  Regimental  Section,  Company  C,  9th  Field 
Battalion,  Signal  Corps.  For  extraordinary  hero- 
ism in  action  in  the  Bois  de  Rappes,  France,  October 
22,  1918.  Although  he  was  almost  exhausted  from 
gas  and  fatigue,  Corpl.  Carlson  remained  on  duty 
throughout  the  day  and  night,  laying  telephone 
lines  from  the  regimental  relay  station  to  the  front 
lines  through  heavy  barrage  fire  from  artillery  and 
machine  guns.  Next  of  kin,  Elna  Carlson,  907 
Franklin  Avenue,  Houston,  Tex. 

CARLSON,  EMIL  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  A,  128th  Infantry.  For  repeated  acts 
of  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Cierges, 
France,  August  1,  1918;  and  near  Gesnes,  France, 
October  14,  1918.  During  an  attack  near  Cierges, 
Private  Carlson,  assisted  by  two  comrades,  repeat- 
edly exposed  himself  to  enemy  machine-gun  and 
artillery  fire,  in  order  to  assist  the  wounded  to  the 
first-aid  station.  On  October  14,  in  the  Meuse- 
Argonne  offensive,  when  the  advance  of  his  com- 
pany was  held  up  by  enemy  machine-gun  fire,  he 
advanced  in  attacking  a  machine-gun  nest,  until  all 
the  members  of  the  squad  were  killed  except  him- 
self. He  then  pushed  on  alone  and  killed  one  of  the 
enemy.  His  rifle  becoming  jammed  and  useless,  he 
continued  to  advance  and  succeeded  in  capturing 
the  two  guns,  together  with  the  crew,  consisting  of 
eight  men.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Esther  Carlson, 
mother,  Merrillan,  Wis. 

CARLSON,  GUSTUS  H.     .      .      .  Sergeant 

Company  B,  104th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Verdun,  France,  October  15, 
1918.  Sergt.  Carlson  showed  extraordinary  courage 
and  bravery  in  going  beyond  our  front  line  under 
heavy  machine-gun  fire  and  bringing  back  two 
wounded  comrades.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Carlson, 
mother,  10  Apple  Street,  Framingham,  Mass. 

CARLSON,  SWEN Private 

Company  M,  131st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  Meuse-Argonne,  France,  Sep- 
tember 26,  1918.  On  his  own  initiative,  he  crawled 
out  with  three  other  soldiers  across  an  open  field 
for  two  hundred  yards,  subject  the  while  to  intense 
artillery  and  machine-gun  fire,  to  flank  three  ma- 
chine-gun emplacements,  which  were  holding  up 
the  advance.  With  his  comrades  Pvt.  Carlson  kill- 
ed seven  of  the  enemy  and  captured  twenty-three 
prisoners.  Home  address,  E.  T.  Carlson,  father, 
4329  N.  Crawford  Avenue,  Chicago,  111. 


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CARLSON,  WALTER  C.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
117th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Geneve,  France,  October  9,  1918.  Re- 
maining on  duty  after  being  wounded  in  the  shoul- 
der by  a  shell  fragment,  Lieut.  Carlson  aided  the 
advance  of  his  battalion  by  leading  his  platoon  in 
flanking  attacks  on  machine-gun  nests.  He  ad- 
vanced with  his  men  for  400  yards  across  a  field 
heavily  swept  by  machine-gun  fire  to  a  railroad  em- 
bankment and  held  the  position  for  more  than 
an  hour;  reinforcements  were  prevented  from 
reaching  him  by  the  intense  fire.  By  his  courage 
and  determination  in  maintaining  this  position  he 
protected  the  flank  of  his  battalion  and  made  pos- 
sible its  further  advance.  On  October  17,  near  La 
Sille  River,  this  officer  was  knocked  down  and 
wounded  by  a  bursting  shell;  when  he  recovered  he 
moved  forward  with  his  platoon  until  weakness 
compelled  his  evacuation.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
A.  M.  Carlson,  mother,  5400  Iowa  Street,  Chicago, 
111. 

CARMER,  JOHN  W Corporal 

Company  H,  361st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Audenarde,  Belgium,  November 
1,  1918.  Corpl.  Carmer  was  a  member  of  a  patrol 
sent  out  to  reconnoiter  the  town  of  Audenarde. 
This  patrol  discovered  several  enemy  machine-gun 
snipers  posts,  located  in  buildings,  which  were  en- 
filading the  streets  of  the  town.  With  another  sol- 
dier, Corpl.  Carmer  dodged  from  building  to  building 
and,  entering  one  of  the  houses  containing  a  ma- 
chine gun,  captured  two  machine  gunners.  Home 
address,  John  Carmer,  Hailey,  Idaho. 

CARNAHAN,  HARRY  F Private 

Company  M,  lllth  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Fismette,  France,  August  11, 
1918.  Although  the  bridge  crossing  the  Vesle  was 
being  heavily  shelled  and  many  men  were  killed  in 
attempting  to  cross  it,  Pvt.  Carnahan  made  re- 
peated trips,  each  time  carrying  a  badly  wounded 
man.  He  was  finally  wounded,  but  refused  eva- 
cuation, volunteering  for  duty  the  following  day  and 
providing  medical  attention  for  his  wounded  com- 
rades by  venturing  across  the  bridge  through  the 
murderous  fire.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Carrie  E. 
Carnahan,  mother,  Birdville,  Pa. 

CARPENTER,  FRANK  B.  .  .  .  Corporal 
Deceased.  Company  C,  307th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Moulin  de 
Charlavaux,  France,  October  5,  1918.  While  ad- 
vancing with  his  platoon  in  the  Argonne  Forrest, 
Corpl.  Carpenter  located  a  machine-gun  sniper 
who  was  directing  fire  on  his  squad.  Ordering  his 
men  to  take  cover,  he  drew  the  sniper's  attention 
to  himself  by  fire  from  his  rifle.  His  gallant  efforts 
prevented  heavy  casualties  among  his  squad,  but 
he  himself  was  killed.  Home  address,  Mrs.  MaryE. 
Carpenter,  mother,  1  Summer  Street,  Lockport,  N.  Y. 

CARPENTER,  JOS.  B Private 

Deceased.  Company  H,  47th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Bazoches, 
France,  August  9,  191 8.  Pvt.  Carpenter  responded 
to  a  call  for  volunteers  to  destroy  a  hostile  machine 
gun,  the  approach  to  which  was  covered  by  fire 
from  three  other  machine  guns.  With  seven  other 
soldiers  he  went  forward  and  skillfully  and  boldly 
accomplished  the  mission.  This  courageous  soldier 
has  since  been  killed  in  action.  Next  of  kin,  Lena 
Woods,  sister,  Barber,  Ark. 

CARPENTIER,  GEORGES  R.  .  .  Chaplain 
166th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Cheveuges,  France,  November  7,  1918. 
Volunteering  for  the  service,  he  accompanied  a 
patrol  as  interpreter,  and  later,  when  our  troops  en- 
countered stubborn  resistance  and  sustained  heavy 
casualties,  he  established  a  dressing  station,  and, 
under  heavy  shell  fire,  administered  to  the  wounded 


and  dying,  continuing  this  service  after  he  himself 
had  been  wounded  twice.  Home  address,  Ordnance 
Engineer,  G.  J.  N.  Carpentier,  Washington,  D.  C. 

CARR,  JOHN  M Sergeant 

Machine  Gun  Company,  117th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Montbrehain, 
France,  October  8,  1918.  While  leading  his  section 
upon  a  hostile  machine-gun  nest  Sergt.  Carr  fell 
mortally  wounded,  but  he  inspired  his  men  by 
urging  them  on  and  giving  detailed  instructions  to 
the  soldier  whom  he  placed  in  command  to  succeed 
himself.  Home  address,  A.  J.  Carr,  father,  1802 
Jefferson  Avenue,  Knoxville,  Tenn. 

CARR,  WARNER  W Major 

4th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Vaux,  France,  June  30,  1918.  Prepar- 
atory to  an  attack  upon  Vaux,  and  in  broad  day- 
light, he  voluntarily  crawled  out  into  No  Man's 
Land  to  a  point  close  to  the  enemy  lines,  remaining 
there  several  hours,  under  fire  from  machine  guns 
and  snipers,  while  he  made  sketches  of  the  town 
and  its  defenses.  The  information  he  obtained  was 
of  the  utmost  importance  in  planning  the  attack 
which  was  made  the  following  day  with  marked 
success.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Martha  Belle  Carr, 
mother,  Chalmers,  Ind. 

CARRERE,  JEAN  BAPTISTE  .  .  Corporal 
Infantry,  French  Army.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ammertzmiller,  Alsace, 
July  1,  1918,  while  serving  under  the  command  of  an 
American  divisional  commander.  When  the  ad- 
vanced posts  were  ordered  to  withdraw  and  join 
the  combat  groups  in  anticipation  of  a  raid,  Corpl. 
Carrere  and  the  four  men  of  his  squad  were  cut  off 
by  the  enemy  barrage.  This  little  group  made  a 
stand  and  by  the  use  of  an  automatic  rifle  and 
grenades  repulsed  the  attack  made  on  them  by  two 
parties  of  Germans,  each  party  estimated  to  be 
between  15  and  20  men.  Corpl.  Carrere  displayed 
splendid  courage  and  initiative,  especially  in  ex- 
ploring the  surrounding  terrain.  Although  com- 
pletely isolated,  he  and  his  men  continued  the 
resistance  against  the  enemy  until  they  finally 
drove  them  back.  To  him  and  to  his  four  men,  to 
whom  he  knew  how  to  communicate  his  spirit,  is 
due  the  credit  for  the  failure  of  the  raid,  although 
it  was  supported  by  heavy  artillery  and  executed 
in  force. 

CARRIER,  WILLIAM  H.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Tuilerie  Farm,  France,  November  5, 
1918.  While  on  his  way  to  investigate  the  situation 
on  the  flank  of  his  battalion,  he  received  word  that 
the  flank  company  was  hard  pressed  and  without 
officers.  He  fearlessly  made  his  way  across  an 
open  field  swept  by  continuous  machine-gun  fire, 
and  although  four  guides  were  hit  and  his  own 
clothing  pierced,  reached  the  company  and  saved 
the  situation.  Home  address,  William  H.  Carrier, 
father,  Glastonbury,  Conn. 

CARRIGAN,  ALFRED  H.  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  142d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne,  France,  October 
8,  1918.  After  he  had  led  his  men  through  the  wire 
and  obtained  cover,  Lieut.  Carrigan  saw  one  of  his 
men  wounded  and  entangled  in  the  wire.  He  left 
cover  under  heavy  fire  to  bring  this  man  to  safety. 
As  he  was  helping  him  out  of  the  wire  he  was  shot 
in  the  neck  by  a  machine-gun  bullet.  Next  of  kin, 
A.  H.  Carrigan,  father,  Wichita  Falls,  Tex. 

CARROLE,  ALICK  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  D,  16th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  the  Argonne  Forest,  France, 
October  9,  1918.  While  his  platoon  was  being 
seriously  menaced  by  hostile  machine-gun  fire,  Pvt. 
Carrole,  the  only  survivor  of  his  squad,  crawled 


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forward,  and  with  his  rifle,  killed  twp  gunners  and 
captured  the  remaining  six  men.  His  act  enabled 
the  further  advance  of  his  platoon.  Home  address, 
Ben  Kelly,  friend,  794  Mount  Albany  Street,  East 
Watertown,  Mass. 

CARROLL,  CLARENCE  E.  .  .  .  Corporal 
Company  E,  52d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ampiersbach,  France,  Sep- 
tember 28,  1918.  Although  badly  wounded,  Corpl. 
Carroll  continued  in  action  against  an  attempted 
raid  by  the  enemy  until  he  was  blinded  by  the  ex- 
plosion of  a  hand  grenade.  His  determination  was 
evidenced  by  the  remark,  "I  can't  see,  you  give  it 
to  them,"  which  he  made  when  passing  his  rifle 
to  a  sergeant  of  his  company.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
R.  H.  Meredith,  sister,  Winnsboro,  La. 

CARROLL,  GEORGE  A Corporal 

Machine  Gun  Company,  326th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  St.  Juvin, 
France,  October  11,  1918.  Seeing  an  officer  lying 
wounded,  and  unable  to  return,  Corpl.  Carrroll 
went  forth  in  full  view  of  the  enemy  and  under 
terrific  machine-gun  and  shell  fire,  assisted  the 
officer  to  safety.  He  returned  to  his  post  and  helped 
in  the  operation  of  his  gun  until  ordered  to  with- 
draw. Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Florence  Bowie,  sister, 
1120  Nicholas  Avenue,  Davenport,  Iowa. 

CARROLL,  GEORGE  C.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Fort 
Dumarr,  France,  September  26,  1918.  Lieut. 
Carroll  had  ascended  in  a  balloon  to  a  height  of  1 
kilometer  on  a  reglage  mission,  when  he  was  at- 
tacked by  enemy  planes;  but  he  refused  to  leave 
his  post  and  fired  on  the  planes  with  his  pistol 
while  incendiary  bullets  were  striking  his  basket 
and  balloon.  He  was  finally  forced  to  jump  when 
his  balloon  burst  into  flames,  but  he  reascended 
as  soon  as  a  new  balloon  could  be  inflated.  On 
three  other  occasions  Lieut.  Carroll  also  gave  proof 
of  exceptional  courage  by  remaining  in  his  balloon 
in  the  face  of  aeroplane  attacks,  jumping  only 
when  his  balloon  took  fire  and  immediately  re- 
ascending  when  a  new  balloon  could  be  inflated. 
Home  address,  Harry  S.  Carroll,  father,  Garrett, 
Ind. 

CARROLL,  PATRICK  J Corporal 

Company  F,  306th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bazouches,  France,  August 
15,  1918.  Corpl.  Carroll  led  a  patrol  of  five  men  to 
the  rescue  of  his  company  commander,  who  was 
lying  concealed  within  twenty  yards  of  an  enemy's 
machine-gun  nest.  He  advanced  through  the  in- 
tense machine-gun  fire  to  the  enemy's  position,  and, 
although  wounded  in  nine  places,  returned  to  our 
lines  with  important  information.  Home  address, 
Nelly  Carroll,  sister,  310  West  86th  Street,  New 
York  City. 

CARROLL,  ROBERT  E Sergeant 

26th  Infantry.  His  platoon  having  been  held  up 
by  machine-gun  fire  from  an  enemy  dugout  near 
Soissons,  France,  July  19,  1918,  he  crawled  to  the 
door  of  the  dugout,  killed  the  crew,  and  captured 
the  gun.  Home  address,  Sterling  R.  Carroll, 
father,  Cedar  Town,  Ga. 

CARROLL,  THOMAS  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  D,  312th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Grand  Pre,  France,  October 
18,  1918.  Accompanying  a  patrol,  Pvt.  Carroll 
voluntarily  advanced  in  the  face  of  annihilating 
machine-gun  fire,  in  attacking  a  machine-gun  nest 
which  was  halting  the  progress  of  his  platoon.  He 
forced  the  enemy  to  retreat,  and  then  captured 
the  gun.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Sarah  Carroll,  32 
Lake  Street,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 


CARROLL,  THOMAS  A Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  F,  16th  Infantry.  While 
a  member  of  a  patrol  which  was  rushed  by  a  greatly 
superior  hostile  patrol,  he  opened  fire  on  the  enemy 
at  15  yards,  and  although  severely  wounded  dis- 
played marked  courage  in  covering  the  retirement 
of  his  patrol.  Next  of  kin,  James  C.  Carroll,  father, 
531  Carmalt  Street,  Cincinnati,  Ohio, 

CARROLL,  TROY  C Corporal 

Company  A,  301st  Battalion,  Tank  Corps.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Brancourt, 
France,  October  8,  1918.  Corpl.  Carroll  was  a 
gunner  in  a  tank  which  was  struck  four  times  by 
shells,  which  killed  or  wounded  the  entire  crew. 
Disregarding  his  own  wounds  in  the  back  and  leg, 
he  walked  3  miles  to  secure  assistance,  guided 
stretcher  bearers  back  to  the  disabled  tank  and 
assisted  in  evacuating  the  wounded  until  he  was 
completely  exhausted.  Home  address,  John  Carroll, 
father,  1678  Greenway  Avenue,  Columbus,  Ohio. 

CARROLL,  WILLIAM  M.  Jr.  .  .  Captain 
315th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Nantilois,  France,  September  29,  1918. 
Capt.  Carroll  with  a  sergeant  of  his  company  out- 
flanked a  machine-gun  nest  which  was  holding  up 
their  advance,  shot  one  German  noncommissioned 
officer  who  tried  to  escape,  and  captured  two 
prisoners,  the  other  occupants  fleeing.  The  reduct- 
ion of  this  machine-gun  nest  made  it  possible  for 
the  flank  of  the  battalion  to  advance.  Home  ad- 
dress, William  B.  Carroll,  father,  Rutherford,  N.  J. 

CARSON,  BEN  C Mechanic 

Deceased.  Machine  Gun  Company,  322d  In- 
fantry. For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Moranville,  France,  November  9,  1918.  Although 
suffering  acutely  from  a  wound,  Mechanic  Carson 
C9ntinued  with  the  advance  and,  after  setting  up 
his  gun,  preparing  to  open  fire,  he  received  a  second 
wound,  which  caused  his  death.  Next  of  kin,  Eva 
S.  Carson,  Harrison  Hotel,  Oakland,  Cal. 

CARSON,  LESTER Private 

Company  L,  lllth  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Fismette,  France,  August  11, 
1918.  After  a  runner  had  been  killed  trying  to 
carry  a  message  from  Fismette  to  Fismes,  Pvt. 
Carson  volunteered  and  successfully  delivered  a 
duplicate  message  over  the  same  route  through 
heavy  artillery  and  machine-gun  fire.  Home  ad- 
dress, Frank  Carson,  305  Daisey  Street,  Clearfield, 
Pa. 

CARTER,  BUCK  A Private 

Deceased.  Company  H,  119th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt, 
France,  September  29,  1918.  Wounded  in  the  hand, 
he  continued  in  the  advance,  operating  his  Lewis 
gun  effectively.  He  aided  in  the  capture  of  two  en- 
emy machine-gun  posts,  inspiring  those  serving  with 
him  by  his  personal  fortitude.  He  was  killed  later 
in  the  performance  of  his  duty.  Next  of  kin,  Louis 
Carter,  father,  Ingold,  N.  C. 

CARTER,  CARL  H Private 

Company  C,  56th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Rembercourt,  France, 
October  9,— November  11,  1918.  As  a  batta- 
lion runner,  Pvt.  Carter  worked  unceasingly 
without  regard  of  personal  safety,  carrying  mes- 
sages night  and  day  under  fire  from  enemy  artil- 
lery and  machine  guns.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Carl 
H.  Carter,  wife,  621  East  Seventh  Street,  Clare- 
more,  Okla. 

CARTER,  CLARY Private 

Deceased.  Company  H,  38th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Mezy,  France, 
July  15,  1918.  Pvt.  Carter  held  a  post  where  the 


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Germans  made  repeated  attempts  to  cross  the 
River  Marne  in  boats.  He  continued  to  fire  his 
automatic  rifle  into  the  boatloads  of  Germans, 
after  being  wounded,  until  killed  at  his  post.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Julia  Carter,  mother,  Naulakla  Post 
Office,  Va. 

CARTER,  EDWARD Sergeant 

Company  I,  308th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Grand  Pre,  France,  October 
14,  1918.  When  his  company  was  halted  by 
machine-gun  fire,  which  threatened  to  wipe  out  the 
entire  company,  Sergt.  Carter  led  a  patrol  and 
charged  the  nest,  and  was  successful  not  only 
in  cleaning  out  the  stronghold,  but  in  enabling 
his  company  to  command  a  more  favorable  posi- 
tion. Home  address,  Joseph  Carter,  father,  West 
Rutland,  Vt. 

CARTER,  ELIOT  A.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
103d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Bois  de  St.  Remy,  France,  September  12, 
1918.  Advancing  against  greatly  superior  numbers 
of  the  enemy,  Lieut.  Carter  was  painfully  wounded. 
He  refused  evacuation  until  his  objective  was 
reached,  and  during  the  combat  captured  or  killed 
more  than  60  of  the  enemy.  James  Carter,  father, 
246  Devonshire  Street,  Boston,  Mass. 

CARTER,  FRANK  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
326th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  St.  Juvin,  France,  October  11,  1918. 
Leading  two  platoons  across  the  Aire  River,  Lieut. 
Carter  brought  his  command  to  the  aid  of  an  assault 
company  which  had  been  stopped  by  withering 
enemy  fire.  As  senior  officer  with  the  troops 
who  had  crossed  the  River,  he  constantly  ex- 
posed himself  in  organizing  units  and  directing  fire. 
He  continued  in  action  after  being  wounded,  being 
evacuated  only  after  he  had  dropped  from  exhaus- 
tion, and  after  he  had  rescued  three  wounded  en- 
listed men  and  one  officer.  Next  of  kin,  Edgar  V. 
Carter,  father,  141  Lee  Street,  Atlanta,  Ga. 

CARTER,  FRANKLIN  W.  .  First  Lieutenant 
Machine  Gun  Company,  165th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Viller-sur- 
Fere,  France,  July  26-28,  1918.  When  all  the  men 
in  his  platoon  had  become  casualties,  he  oper- 
ated the  one  remaining  machine-gun  with  the 
aid  of  two  volunteers  from  a  line  company.  Even 
after  he  had  himself  been  severely  wounded, 
he  remained  at  his  post  until  the  Infantry,  having 
effected  a  crossing  of  the  Ourcq,  were  firmly  estab- 
lished. Refusing  assistance  to  the  dressing  station, 
he  tried  to  crawl  back,  but  dropped  exhausted. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  James  R.  Carter,  mother,  War- 
renton,  Va. 

CARTER,  HUGH  C.  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Sanitary  Detachment,  115th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Verdun,  France, 
October  11-17.  On  October  11  Pvt.  Carter  dressed 
and  treated  wounded  men  on  the  front  line  under 
shell  fire  continuously  for  two  hours.  On  October 
16  he  carried  a  wounded  officer  on  his  back,  under 
shell  fire,  into  the  first-aid  station.  On  October  17 
he  directed  litter  bearers  to  the  front  line  and  helped 
to  evacuate  the  wounded.  All  during  the  drive  he 
went  back  and  forth  to  the  dressing  station  for 
bandages  and  medicine  for  the  wounded,  and  daily 
during  the  attacks  he  would  search  the  woods  for 
wounded  men.  Home  address,  Hugh  H.  Carter, 
Lent,  Caroline  County,  Va. 

CARTER,  JAMES  W Private 

Company  H,  6th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  After 
having  been  wounded  in  the  capture  of  Bouresche, 
France,  on  June  6,  1918,  he  displayed  remarkable 
energy  and  courage  in  fearlessly  attacking  superior 


numbers  of  the  enemy  and  materially  aiding  in  their 
defeat.    Home  address  not  given. 

CARTER,  JOHN  C Private 

Medical  Detachment,  118th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Vaux  Andigny, 
France,  October  5-17,  1918.  Private  Carter  dis- 
played notable  bravery  in  administering  aid  to 
wounded  men  and  carrying  them  to  the  aid  station 
under  heavy  fire.  He  also  assisted  in  maintaining 
liaison  to  the  flanks  and  rear  of  his  company  under 
continuous  fire,  volunteering  and  carrying  a  mes- 
sage under  especially  hazardous  conditions  and  dur- 
ing an  enemy  counterattack.  During  this  engage- 
ment, Private  Carter  was  wounded,  but  he  declined 
to  leave  his  post  until  ordered  to  do  so  by  an  officer. 
Home  address,  H.  L.  Carter,  father,  2317  Park 
Street,  Columbia,  S.  C. 

CARTER,  MICHAEL Corporal 

Headquarters  Company,  361st  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Gesnes, 
France,  September  28,  1918.  Corp.  Carter,  at- 
tached to  the  signal  section  of  the  attacking  bat- 
talion, repeatedly  spliced  telephone  wires  in  the 
midst  of  heavy  artillery  and  machine-gun  fire  during 
the  attack,  displaying  at  all  times  exceptional 
coolness  and  personal  bravery  and  aiding  materially 
in  maintaining  communication  between  battalion 
and  regimental  command  posts.  Home  address, 
Walter  J.  Carter,  240  South  Griffen  Avenue,  Los 
Angeles,  Cal. 

CARTER,  PAUL  D.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
28th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion during  the  Argonne-Meuse  offensive,  October 
9,  1918.  Rendered  helpless  by  the  explosion  of  a 
gas  shell,  he  refused  evacuation,  but  after  regaining 
consciousness  returned  to  his  command  and  was  in- 
strumental in  repulsing  a  strong  enemy  counter- 
attack. Home  address,  Mrs.  Thomas  Carter, 
mother,  955  North  Fifth  Avenue,  Knoxville.Tenn. 

CARTER,  ROBERT  G.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
6th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Thiaucourt,  France,  September  12-14, 
1918.  Commanding  a  platoon  of  Stokes  mortars, 
Lieut.  Carter  showed  marked  bravery  and  leader- 
ship, capturing  many  prisoners  and  directing  the 
organization  of  captured  positions  with  utter  disre- 
gard of  his  personal  danger.  On  September  14  he 
directed  the  operations  of  his  mortars  under  an  in- 
tense artillery  and  machine-gun  fire  until  the  last 
one  was  smashed  by  shell  fire;  and  he  having  been 
twice  wounded  and  unable  to  continue  forward, 
called  his  section  leaders  and  ordered  them  to  con- 
tinue the  advance  with  the  Infantry,  before  he 
would  allow  himself  to  be  taken  to  the  rear.  Home 
address,  W.  G.  Carter,  926  Louisiana  Avenue  NW, 
Washington,  D.  C. 

CARTER,  THOMAS  E.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Tuilerie  Farm,  France,  No- 
vember 4,  1918.  Lieut.  Carter  showed  extraordin- 
ary heroism  when  he  led  his  company  through  an 
intense  machine-gun  and  artillery  fire  against  su- 
perior numbers.  He  made  an  important  gain  but 
was  killed  by  machine-gun  fire  during  the  engage- 
ment. Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  George  M.  Carter,  mother, 
West  Andover,  Mass. 

CARTER,  WILLIAM  C Private 

Company  F,  311th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Grand-Pr6,  France,  Novem- 
ber 1,  1918.  While  the  advance  of  his  company 
was  being  held  up  by  hostile  machine-gun  fire  Pvt. 
Carter  worked  his  way  around  the  enemy's  flank 
and,  although  exposed  to  sniper  fire,  he  charged  the 
nest,  and  by  effective  use  of  his  chaucat  rifle  cap- 
tured that  nest  and  the  one  on  the  right.  His  action 


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made  possible  the  further  advance  of  his  company 
and  the  capture  of  47  more  prisoners.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Norman  Carter,  wife,  Auburn,  111. 

CARTON,  CHARLES  A Sergeant 

Headquarters  Company,  12th  Field  Artillery. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  at  Givry, 
France,  October  15,  1918,  Sergt.  Carton  displayed 
conspicuous  courage  and  gallantry  under  fire  by  or- 
ganizing a  detachment,  leading  it  out  in  front  of  our 
line  under  heavy  fire,  and  bringing  back  the  body 
of  an  officer  who  had  been  killed  by  a  sniper.  Home 
address,  Mary  Carton,  Summerville,  Dalkey  Count, 
Dublin,  Ireland. 

CARTONA,  CHARLES Private 

Company  I,  102nd  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Verdun,  France,  October  26, 
1918.  During  the  operations  in  the  Belieu  Bois, 
Private  Cartona  went  forward  at  the  risk  of  per- 
sonal danger,  and  succeeded  in  rescuing  a  wounded 
comrade  and  brought  him  back  to  safety,  being  sub- 
jected the  whole  journey  to  intense  and  deadly  ar- 
tillery and  machine-gun  fire.  Home  address,  Sophia 
Cartona,  sister,  Toring,  Russia. 

CARTY,  JAMES  F Private 

Company  K,  102d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  St.  Remy,  France, 
September  12,  1918.  When  infantry  advance  had 
been  held  up  by  machine-gun  fire,  the  strength  of 
which  could  not  be  determined,  Pvt.  Carty  and 
another  soldier  scouted  far  beyond  their  lines  into 
enemy  territory;  and  after  cutting  telephone  cables, 
crept  up  on  the  nests  from  the  rear.  The  entire  per- 
sonnel of  the  guns,  consisting  of  one  officer  and  39 
men  was  taken  prisoner  by  Pvt.  Carty,  after  which 
he  marched  them  into  our  lines.  Home  address, 
Capt.  J.  W.  Carty,  father,  73  Maple  Avenue,  Rock- 
ville  Center,  N.  Y. 

CARVER,  JOHN Corporal 

Company  H,  119th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt,  France,  Septem- 
ber 29,  1918.  With  another  soldier,  he  attacked  and 
demolished  two  enemy  machine-gun  posts  200  yards 
in  advance  of  our  lines.  He  then  stood  guard  at  the 
entrance  of  a  dugout  while  the  other  soldier  entered 
it  and  brought  out  75  German  soldiers  and  three 
officers,  who  were  taken  back  to  the  line  as  prison- 
ers. Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary  Carver,  mother, 
Plott,  N.  C. 


CARVER,  PAUL  M. 


Second  Lieutenant 


16th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Soissons,  France,  July  18,  1918.  Lieut. 
Carter  displayed  exceptional  qualities  of  courage 
and  leadership  in  conducting  his  platoon  through 
heavy  shell  and  machine-gun  fire  to  its  objective. 
He  was  later  severely  wounded  while  rallying  his 
men,  and  consolidating  the  new  position.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  W.  E.  Brewster,  Dexter,  Me. 

CARVO,  JOSEPH  H.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  I,  47th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Sergy,  France,  July  29-30, 
1918.  Acting  as  runner,  he  carried  messages  re- 
peatedly over  open  ground  swept  by  terrific 
machine-gun  fire,  aiding  materially  in  the  main- 
tenance of  liaison.  Home  address,  E.  D.  W.  Carvo, 
father,  R.  F.  D.  No.  2,  Toppenish,  Wash. 

CARY,  EDDIE Corporal 

Company  H,  103d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  St.  Remy,  France, 
September  12,  1918.  When  his  platoon  was  forced 
to  halt  by  enemy  machine-gun  fire,  Corp.  Gary 
crawled  forward  with  an  automatic  rifle  under 
machine-gun  fire,  opened  fire  on  the  enemy's  posi- 
tion, killed  two  of  the  Germans,  and  captured  the 


gun.    Home  address,  Louis  Gary,  6  Maple  Street, 
Waterville,  Me. 

CASAGA,  SAMUEL  E Sergeant 

Company  A,  132d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  St.  Maurice,  France,  Novem- 
ber 4,  1918.  Sergeant  Casaga  was  a  member  of  a 
patrol  which  was  stopped  on  the  edge  of  a  wood  by 
enemy  machine-gun  fire.  While  his  comrades  re- 
turned the  fire,  he  crawled  to  the  flank  of  the 
enemy's  position,  disregarding  the  machine-gun 
fire,  and  singlehanded,  captured  a  prisoner,  whom 
he  brought  back  to  our  lines.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Jennie  Casaga,  mother,  1023  Townsend  Street, 
Chicago,  111. 

CASE,  ARCHIBALD  B Private 

Sanitary  Detachment,  108th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  east  of  Ronssoy, 
France,  September  29, 1918.  During  the  operations 
against  the  Hindenburg  line  he  repeatedly  left 
shelter  and  went  forward  into  the  open,  under 
heavy  shell  and  machine-gun  fire,  and  succeeded 
in  bandaging  and  carrying  back  to  our  lines  many 
wounded  soldiers.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Alice  B. 
Case,  wife,  69  Ella  Street,  Rochester,  N.  Y. 

CASERTA,  VINCENZO  ....  Corporal 
Company  F,  130th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Marcheville,  France,  Novem- 
ber 10,  1918.  Although  wounded  early  in  the  at- 
tack, Corpl.  Caserta  continued  to  lead  his  squad 
to  its  objective  and  refused  to  leave  the  field  until 
ordered  to  do  so  by  an  officer.  Home  address, 
Frank  Willis,  cousin,  Rend,  111. 

CASEY,  CHARLES  J Captain 

168th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  du  Feys,  France,  on  March  9,  1918. 
Capt.  Casey  displayed  notable  gallantry  in  leading 
a  command  of  untried  men  in  company  with  French 
troops  in  a  successful  raid  on  enemy  trenches.  By 
his  heroic  conduct  he  inspired  both  his  own  men 
and  the  men  of  our  ally  participating  in  the  opera- 
tion. Home  address,  Mrs.  Charles  J.  Casey,  wife, 
Red  Oak,  la. 

CASEY,  GEORGE  A Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  G,  305th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Barricade  Pavil- 
ion, France,  September  27,  1918.  Although  he  had 
been  mortally  wounded  by  enemy  shell  fire,  which 
caused  heavy  casualties  in  his  platoon,  Sergeant 
Casey  reorganized  the  platoon  and  directed  the 
placing  of  outposts  so  that  the  position  could  be 
held,  refusing  to  have  his  own  wounds  dressed  until 
the  other  wounded  men  were  evacuated.  Next  of 
kin,  Miss  Alice  M.  Casey,  sister,  Cold-Spring-on- 
Hudson,  N.  Y. 

CASEY,  JOHN Sergeant 

49th  Company,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  At 
Chateau-Thierry,  France  June  6,  1918,  although 
wounded  during  a  counter-attack  he  remained  with 
his  group,  refusing  to  go  to  the  rear  or  to  accept 
medical  attention  until  assured  that  the  enemy 
had  retired  and  that  his  men  were  properly  dug  in. 
Home  address,  Michael  Casey,  brother,  4  Marion 
Street,  West  Lynn,  Mass. 

CASEY,  JOHN  L Sergeant 

Company  I,  102d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Chateau-Thierry,  France, 
July  23,  1918.  After  seeing  three  runners  shot 
down  while  trying  to  cross  an  open  field  through 
violent  machine-gun  fire  to  establish  liaison  with 
a  regiment  five  hundred  yards  away  on  his  left, 
Sergt.  Casey  undertook  the  same  mission  and  suc- 
cessfully accomplished  it.  Home  address,  M.  D. 
Casey,  father,  R.  F.  D.  No.  9,  Fairfield,  Conn. 


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CASEY,  JOSEPH  W Sergeant 

Company  F,  101st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  east  of  Epieds,  France,  July  23, 
1918.  Leading  his  platoon  under  a  heavy  machine- 
gun  barrage  and  through  the  fire  of  snipers  from 
trees,  he  attacked  two  German  machine-gun  nests, 
captured  their  guns,  and  killed  their  crews.  He 
then  saw  three  Germans  crawling  toward  his  men 
to  open  fire  on  them.  He  dashed  forward,  attacked 
them  single-handed,  and  killed  them  all.  Home 
address,  Jeremiah  Casey,  father,  77  Exchange 
Street,  Lawrence,  Mass. 


CASSIDY,  JOSEPH  J.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Deceased.  Company  C,  lllth  Machine  Gun 
Battalion.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action 
in  the  Bois  D'Etrayes,  near  Verdun,  France,  Oc- 
tober 23,  1918.  In  spite  of  being  very  ill  and  near 
exhaustion,  Pvt.  Cassidy,  with  his  gun  crew,  under 
almost  continuous  shell  fire  for  more  than  24  hours 
remained  directing  and  encouraging  the  men  of 
his  depleted  squad.  Pvt.  Cassidy  was  killed  by 
shell  fire  while  he  was  faithfully  engaged  in  keeping 
his  machine  gun  in  action.  Next  of  kin,  Mr. 
Joseph  J.  Cassidy,  father,  Princeton,  N.  J. 


CASSADY,  THOMAS  G.     .      .   First  Lieutenant 

Air  Service,  U.  S.  A.,  flight  commander,  28th 
Aero  Squadron.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Fismes,  May  29,  1918,  and  near  Epieds, 
France,  June  5,  1918.  On  May  29,  1918,  Lieut. 
Cassady,  single-handed,  attacked  an  Lvg.  German 
plane  which  crashed  near  Fismes.  On  June  5,  1918, 
as  patrol  leader  of  five  spades,  while  being  attacked 
by  12  German  Fokkers,  he  brought  down  one  of 
the  enemy  planes  near  Epieds  and  by  his  dash  and 
courage  broke  the  enemy  formation.  A  bronze 
oak  leaf  to  be  worn  on  the  distinguished  service 
cross  is  awarded  for  the  following  act  of  extraordi- 
nary heroism  in  action:  On  August  15,  1918,  near 
St.  Maire,  while  in  action  as  protection  for  a 
Salmson,  he  was  attacked  by  seven  Fokkers,  two 
of  which  he  brought  down  and  enabled  the  Salmson 
to  accomplish  its  mission  and  return  safely.  Home 
address,  Otto  E.  Cassady,  brother,  Spencer,  Ind. 

CASSELO,  ANGELO Private 

Company  D,  6th  Infantry-  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Fontaine,  France,  Novem- 
ber 8,  1918.  While  engaged  as  scout,  Pvt.  Casselo 
put  to  flight  an  enemy  machine-gun  crew  unaided 
and  maintained  his  distance  ahead  of  his  company 
in  the  face  of  flanking  machine-gun  fire,  which  had 
prevented  others  from  gaining  ground.  Next  of 
kin,  Raymond  Casselo,  father,  Trezinnona,  Italy. 

CASSIDY,  EUGENE  B Sergeant 

Company  M,  110th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  the  Vesle  River,  France,  Aug- 
ust 26,  1918.  With  utter  disregard  for  his  own 
safety,  Sergeant  Cassidy  voluntarily  left  shelter; 
and,  going  100  yards  in  advance  of  the  line,  under 
heavy  machine-gun  and  shell  fire,  rescued  a 
wounded  officer.  Home  address,  John  J.  Cassidy, 
father,  1404  Sedgwich  Avenue,  North  Side,  Pitts- 
burgh, Pa. 

CASSIDY,  HENRY  K Captain 

165th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  the  Ourcq  River,  France,  July  28,  1918. 
After  his  battalion  commander  had  been  killed  and 
he  himself  so  severely  wounded  that  he  was  unable 
to  walk  without  assistance,  Captain  Cassidy  (then 
first  lieutenant  and  battalion  adjutant)  remained  on 
duty  for  three  days,  despite  the  fact  that  he  had  been 
ordered  to  the  rear,  and  assisted  the  new  battalion 
commander  in  re-forming  the  battalion.  His  re- 
markable fortitude  and  courage  furnished  an  inspir- 
ation to  the  members  of  the  battalion  and  aided 
materially  in  the  attack.  Home  address,  H.  K. 
Cassidy,  2521  Wichita,  Kan. 

CASSIDY,  JOSEPH  D.  .  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Battery  C,  124th  Field  Artillery.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  Romagne,  France, 
November  1,  1918.  After  three  members  of  his 
gun  crew  had  been  wounded  during  heavy  enemy 
shell  fire,  Sergt.  Cassidy,  alone,  continued  to  keep 
his  gun  in  action.  Later,  after  reorganizing  his 
section,  he  administered  first-aid  treatment  to  the 
wounded  men.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Laura  E. 
Cassidy,  1419  Locust  Street,  Quincy,  111. 


CASSINGHAM,  LEROY     ....        Private 

Company  M,  358th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Fey-en-Haye,  France,  Sep- 
tember 12,  1918.  During  the  attack  of  this  com- 
pany between  Fey^en-Haye  and  Vilcey  on  Septem- 
ber 12,  Pvt.  Cassingham  became  separated  from 
his  Company,  but  continued  to  advance  alone.  He 
entered  an  enemy  dugout  and  single-handed  cap- 
tured thirteen  prisoners,  including  one  German 
Major.  Next  of  kin,  Florence  E.  Cassingham, 
Ringling,  Okla. 

CASTLEMAN,  JOHN  R.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Air  Service,  pilot,  99th  Aero  Squadron.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Romagne, 
France,  October  5,  1918.  In  spite  of  being  attack- 
ed by  seven  enemy  planes,  type  Fokker,  and  later 
by  five  type  Pfalz,  Lieut.  Castleman  successfully 
accomplished  a  photographic  mission  6  kilometers 
behind  the  German  lines,  without  protection,  and 
also  destroyed  two  of  the  enemy  planes.  Home  ad- 
dress, F.  I.  Castleman,  brother,  128  Rochelle 
Avenue,  Wissahickon,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

CASTLEMAN,  LAWRENCE  A. 

.      .      .      .  Private  (First  Class) 

Company  K,  311th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Grandpre,  France,  October 
25,  1918.  Despite  the  fact  that  the  remainder  of 
his  company  had  been  forced  to  evacuate  a  height 
Pvt.  Castleman  remained  at  his  post,  and  by  ex- 
ceptional handling  of  his  automatic  rifle  he  stopped 
an  enemy  advance  made  it  possible  for  his  company 
to  again  occupy  the  position.  Home  address,  John 
Castura,  998  North  Peace  Street,  Hazelton,  Pa. 


CASTURA,  MICHAEL  ....  Sergeant 
Company  C,  125th  Infantry.  For  repeated  acts 
of  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  at  Cierges  and 
Mont  St.  Martin,  northeast  of  Chateau-Thierry, 
France,  August  1  and  3,  1918.  During  the  attack 
on  Cierges,  Sergt.  Castura  took  command  of  his 
platoon  when  the  commanding  officer  had  been 
evacuated  and  led  it  successfully  through  the  bar- 
rage to  its  objective.  On  August  3,  when  one  of 
his  men  had  been  left  wounded  on  the  field  and  no 
first  aid  men  were  present,  this  soldier  dashed 
through  a  terrific  barrage  and  carried  the  wounded 
man  to  shelter.  Home  address,  John  Castura,  998 
North  Peace  Street,  Hazelton,  Pa. 

CASWELL,  GEORGE  D Corporal 

Company  M,  105th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ronssoy,  France,  September 
27,  1918.  Corpl.  Caswell  braved  the  perils  of 
exacting  machine-gun  fire  when  he  ventured  out 
to  rescue  a  wounded  comrade.  He  completed  this 
mission  and  returned  for  another  comrade,  who 
was  lying  wounded  still  farther  forward.  He  also 
successfully  brought  this  man  to  safety.  That 
evening  he  led  a  detail  through  the  murderous  fire 
to  replenish  the  supply  of  hand  grenades.  While 
returning  to  the  lines  he  was  seriously  wounded 
when  the  box  which  he  was  carrying  exploded. 
Home  address,  Edward  K.  Caswell,  father,  364 
Third  Street,  Troy,  N.  Y. 


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GATES,  CLIFTON  B Captain 

Company  H,  6th  Regiment  U.  S.  M.  C.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Chateau-Thierry, 
France,  June  6,  1918.  While  advancing  with  his 
company  on  the  town  of  Bouresche  their  progress 
was  greatly  hindered  by  withering  machine-gun 
and  artillery  fire  of  the  enemy  which  caused  many 
casualties,  one  of  whom  was  his  commanding 
officer.  Taking  command,  Capt.  Gates  led  them 
on  to  the  objective  despite  the  fact  that  he  was 
rendered  temporarily  unconscious  by  a  bullet 
striking  his  helmet  and  that  this  was  his  first  en- 
gagement. Exposing  himself  to  the  extreme 
hazard,  he  reorganized  his  position  with  but  a 
handful  of  men. 

For  the  following  act  of  extraordinary  heroism 
in  action  near  Bois  de  Belleau,  France,  June  13-14, 
1918,  Capt.  Gates  is  awarded  a  bar,  to  be  worn 
with  the  Distinguished  Service  Cross.  During  the 
night,  a  severe  gas  attack  made  it  necessary  to 
evacuate  practically  the  entire  personnel  of  two 
companies,  including  officers.  Capt.  Gates, 
suffering  painfully  from  wounds,  refused  evacuation 
remaining  and  rendering  valuable  assistance  to 
another  company.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  W.  J.  Gates, 
mother,  Tiptonville,  Tenn. 

CATHCART,  JAMES  O Major 

126th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Gesnes,  France,  October  14-19,  1918. 
Finding  two  companies  of  another  battalion  badly 
disorganized,  he  effected  a  reorganization  and 
ordered  them  to  advance,  personally  assuming 
command  of  these  troops  of  his  own  battalion, 
which  had  been  in  support,  and  of  another  bat- 
talion. He  conducted  the  successful  attack  on 
Cote  Dame  Marie,  exhibiting  extraordinary 
initiative  and  bravery  and  showing  utter  disregard 
of  his  own  personal  danger.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Elizabeth  Cathcart,  16  Marretta  Avenue,  Detroit, 
Mich. 

GATHER,  GROSVENOR  P 

Second  Lieutenant 

Deceased.  26th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Cantigny,  France,  May 
27,  1918.  During  a  strong  enemy  attack  Lieut. 
Gather  mounted  the  parapet  of  his  trench  and, 
although  exposed  to  withering  machine-gun  fire,  he 
so  skillfully  directed  the  fire  of  his  automatic  rifles 
that  the  attack  was  repulsed.  In  this  action  Lieut. 
Gather  fell  mortally  wounded.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs. 
G.  P.  Cather,  wife,  Bladen,  Neb. 

CATTUS,  JOHN  C.  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
30th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Bois  De  Cunel,  France,  October  10-11, 
1918.  Although  severely  wounded  while  advancing 
with  his  company  and  assisting  in  taking  enemy 
trenches,  Lieut.  Cattus  returned  to  the  post  of  com- 
mand, through  heavy  machine-gun  and  shell  fire, 
with  valuable  information  of  the  troops  in  the  line. 
Home  address,  John  V.  A.  Cattus,  father,  508  West 
End  Avenue,  New  York  City. 

CAULDER,  LAWRENCE  E.  .  .  .  Corporal 
Company  I,  118th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Brancourt,  France,  October 
8,  1918.  With  another  soldier,  Gorporal  Caulder 
crawled  through  intense  artillery  and  machine-gun 
fire  fifty  yards  in  advance  of  their  platoon,  for  the 
purpose  of  sniping  the  enemy  machine  gunners  who 
were  holding  up  the  platoon.  His  companion  was 
killed,  but  Corporal  Caulder  remained  at  his  post 
and  kept  up  an  effective  rifle  fire  on  the  enemy  nest, 
until  the  tanks  came  up  and  destroyed  it.  Home 
address,  Sidney  Caulder,  brother,  Kollocks,  S.  C. 


CAUSLAND,  HARRY  L. 


Private 


Deceased.  Company  I,  357th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Bantheville, 
France,  October  24,  1918.  Pvt.  Causland  was  act- 


ing as  ammunition  carrier  for  a  machine  gun  which 
was  supporting  a  raid  on  the  enemy  by  the  infantry. 
While  this  gun  was  being  operated  from  a  shell  hole, 
its  ammunition  became  exhausted  and  the  corporal 
called  back  to  the  carriers,  who  were  in  shell  holes 
25  yards  behind,  to  bring  up  more  ammunition. 
Though  the  gun  position  was  under  heavy  enemy 
fire,  Pvt.  Causland  called  out,  "I'll  take  it,"  and 
rushed  forward  with  two  boxes  of  ammunition. 
Just  as  he  reached  the  emplacement  with  the  ammu- 
nition he  was  killed  instantly  by  a  machine-gun 
bullet.  Next  of  kin,  Herbert  Causland,  brother, 
Anacontes,  Wash. 

CAVANAUGH,  JAMES  A.  ...  Corporal 
Company  B,  102d  Engineers.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Mount  Kemmel,  Belgium, 
August  29,  1918.  After  several  runners  sent  back 
through  a  heavy  barrage  for  reinforcements  and 
ammunition  had  failed  to  return  Corp.  Cavanaugh, 
who  was  on  duty  with  the  Infantry,  volunteered  for 
this  mission  and  successfully  accomplished  it. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Maurice  O'Neil,  sister,  Phoe- 
nix, Ariz. 

CAVANAUGH,  THOMAS  .  .  First  Sergeant 
lllth  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  at  Fismette,  France,  August  11  and  12,  1918. 
After  he  had  been  wounded  by  shrapnel,  Sergeant 
Cavanaugh  refused  to  go  to  the  rear  but  directed 
the  operations  of  his  platoon  in  resisting  enemy  at- 
tacks for  an  hour  and  a  half,  when  he  finally  col- 
lapsed. The  following  day  he  returned  and  unhesi- 
tatingly selected  a  position  of  great  danger  to 
himself  in  order  to  direct  machine-gun  fire  upon 
enemy  snipers.  By  his  courageous  exposure  he 
thus  made  possible  the  evacuation  of  twenty-five 
wounded  men  across  an  exposed  area  and  over  the 
Vesle  River.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Margaret  Cava- 
naugh, wife,  210  Brownsville  Avenue,  Pittsburgh, 
Pa. 

CAVENAUGH,  HARRY  LAT.  .  .  Colonel 
363d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  in  the  Argonne-Meuse  offensive,  Col.  Caven- 
augh  personally  commanded  his  regiment  after  all 
the  officers  of  his  staff  had  been  evacuated 
because  of  sickness  or  wounds.  He  continually  ex- 
posed himself  to  terrific  enemy  fire,  while  leading 
and  organizing  broken  units,  and  making  recon- 
naisances  of  the  front  lines.  On  September  26th 
he  personally  led  his  command  out  of  Cheppy 
Woods  and  thereafter  kept  his  post  of  command  in 
close  contact  with  his  fighting  units.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Harry  Lat.  Cavenaugh,  wife,  199  Edison  Ave- 
nue, Detroit,  Mich. 

CAVENEE,  CLAUDE  E Sergeant 

Company  B,  354th  Infantry-  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Remonville,  France,  Novem- 
ber 1,  1918.  After  his  platoon  commander  had  been 
wounded,  Sergeant  Cavenee  took  command  of  his 
platoon,  which  was  under  heavy  machine-gun  and 
artillery  fire,  and,  by  the  force  of  his  own  example 
of  bravery,  led  his  men  in  an  attack  successfully 
overcoming  the  enemy's  resistance,  in  spite  of  un- 
favorable odds.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Lillian  Mae 
Cavenee,  wife,  Bess  May,  Texas. 

GAYER,  ALBERT  J Private 

Company  B,  38th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Mezy,  France,  July  15,  1918. 
During  the  intense  enemy  artillery  preparation  just 
prior  to  the  German  offensive  of  July  15,  1918,  Pvt. 
Gayer  voluntarily  made  several  trips  through  the 
heaviest  shelling  to  bring  wounded  comrades  from 
the  field.  Home  address,  Mrs.  A.  J.  Gayer,  Ruds- 
ville,  N.  C. 

CAYWOOD,  HUGH  T.     .      .    Second  Lieutenant 
Company  A,  1 10th  Engineers.    For  extraordinary 


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HEROES  ALL 


heroism  in  action  near  Cheppy,  France,  September 
26,  1918.  While  a  member  of  a  platoon  of  wire 
cutters,  he,  with  the  assistance  of  a  comrade,  at- 
tacked and  captured  an  enemy  machine-gun  nest 
that  was  holding  up  the  advance.  One  officer, 
six  men  and  two  guns  were  taken,  in  the  face  of 
intense  machine-gun  fire.  Next  of  kin,  Thomas  C. 
Caywood,  father,  Eureka,  Kan. 


CECILIA,  LOUIS 


Private 


Company  G,  132d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Consenvoye,  France,  October 
8,  1918.  While  his  company  was  being  held  up  by 
machine-gun  fire  Pvt.  Cecilia  crawled  to  a  point 
within  10  yards  of  the  nest  and  bombed  out  the 
enemy,  where  they  came  under  fire  from  our  guns 
and  were  killed.  During  the  exploit  Pvt.  Cecilia 
was  wounded  by  enemy  bombs.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Mary  Cecilia,  mother,  554  Taylor  Street,  Chi- 
cago, 111. 

CELLAR,  CHESTER  M Corporal 

Company  A,  108th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  east  of  Ronssoy,  France,  Septem- 
ber 29,  1918.  After  the  other  members  of  his  auto- 
matic-rifle squad  had  been  killed  or  wounded  in  an 
assault  against  an  enemy  machine-gun  nest,  Corp. 
Cellar  operated  his  gun  alone,  holding  the  fire  of  the 
machine  gun  until  reenforcements  arrived  and  put 
it  out  of  action.  His  great  courage  and  gallantry 
set  an  inspiring  example  to  all  his  comrades.  Home 
address,  Watson  B.  Cellar,  father,  Agrecolo,  Kan. 

CEPAGLIA,  PHILIP Private 

Company  C,  308th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Binarville,  France,  October 
2-8,  1918.  Pvt.  Cepaglia  was  on  duty  as  a  battalion 
runner  during  the  period  of  six  days  in  which  hia 
own  and  another  battalion  were  surrounded  by  the 
enemy  in  the  Argqnne  Forest,  France,  and  cut  off 
from  communication  with  friendly  troops.  Al- 
though he  was  without  food  and  toward  the  end 
of  the  period  almost  exhausted,  this  soldier  carried 
messages  to  all  parts  of  the  position.  Constantly 
under  heavy  fire  from  machine  guns  and  trench 
mortars,  he  showed  an  utter  disregard  for  his  own 
personal  safety.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Angelene, 
mother,  630  East  188th  Street,  New  York  City. 

CHADWICK.  HARRY  R Captain 

132d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Bois  de  Fays,  France,  October  11,  1918. 
Although  wounded  while  placing  his  machine  guns 
in  position,  preparatory  to  an  attack,  he  remained 
on  duty  for  several  hours,  constantly  exposing  him- 
self to  enemy  fire,  as  he  moved  along  the  front  line 
to  encourage  his  men.  He  remained  on  duty  until 
exhausted  from  loss  of  blood.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Harry  R.  Chadwick,  wife,  24  South  St.  Louis 
Avenue,  Chicago,  111. 

CHAFIN,  MARILE Corporal 

Company  I,  7th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Fossoy,  France,  July  15, 
1918.  While  delivering  a  message,  Corp.  Chafin 
was  severely  wounded  by  the  explosion  of  a  shell, 
but  continued  with  his  mission  and  returned  with 
an  answer  before  reporting  for  treatment.  Home 
address,  Wallace  Chafin,  father,  Williamson,  W.Va. 

CHAMBERLAIN,  ISRAEL  J.  Pvt.  (First  Class) 
Company  B,  116th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  Bois  Bossios,  France,  October 
9,  1918.  Pvt.  Chamberlain  went  through  an  open 
country  under  heavy  machine-gun  fire  to  ascertain 
whether  friendly  troops  were  ahead  of  his  regiment, 
after  unknown  soldiers  had  been  observed;  he  was 
urged  by  the  French  troops  on  the  flank  not  to 
make  the  return  trip  as  certain  death  seemed  sure  to 
be  the  outcome;  but,  without  hesitation,  returned 
with  information  which  resulted  in  the  wounding 


of  one  of  the  enemy,  the  killing  of  two,  and  the  cap- 
ture of  37,  including  one  officer.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Edith  L.  Chamberlain,  wife,  Huntington,  Vt. 

CHAMBERLIN,  WARD  B.  .  .  .  Captain 
307th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Meryal,  France,  September  15,  1918. 
While  leading  his  company  in  attack  through  terrific 
shell  fire,  Capt.  Chamberlin  was  severely  wounded 
in  the  right  hand,  this  wound  rendering  his  entire 
right  arm  useless.  Despite  his  weakness  from  loss 
of  blood,  he  refused  to  be  evacuated  until  forced  to 
do  so.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Elizabeth  B.  Chamber- 
lin, mother,  in  care  of  Chamberlin,  Kafer  & 
WUds,  2  Rector  Street,  New  York,  N.  Y. 

CHAMBERS,  REED  M.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
94th  Aero  Squadron.  For  extraordinary  heroism 
in  action  over  the  region  of  Epinonville,  France, 
September  29,  1918.  While  on  a  mission  Lieut. 
Chambers,  accompanied  by  another  machine 
piloted  by  First  Lieut.  Samuel  Kaye,  Jr.,  encoun- 
tered a  formation  of  six  enemy  machines  (Fokker 
type)  at  an  altitude  of  3,000  feet.  Despite  numer- 
ical superiority  of  the  enemy,  Lieut.  Chambers  and 
Lieut.  Kaye  immediately  attacked  and  succeeded 
in  destroying  one  and  forced  the  remaining  five  to 
retreat  into  their  own  lines.  A  bronze  oak  leaf  is 
awarded  to  Lieut.  Chambers  for  each  of  the  follow- 
ing acts  of  extraordinary  heroism  in  action:  Near 
Montfaucon  and  Vilosnes  sur  Meuse,  France,  Octo- 
ber 2,  1918,  Lieut.  Chambers,  while  on  a  mission,  at 
an  altitude  of  2,000  feet,  encountered  an  enemy  two- 
seater  (Halberstadt  type).  He  immediately  at- 
tacked, and  after  a  brief  combat  succeeded  in  shoot- 
ing it  down.  Near  Montfaucon  and  Vilosnes  sur 
Meuse,  France,  October  2,  1918,  at  7.40  o'clock 
Lieut.  Chambers  saw  four  enemy  machines  (Fokker 
type)  attacking  another  American  machine  (Spad 
type).  He  immediately  went  to  its  rescue,  and 
after  a  few  minutes  of  fierce  combat  he  succeeded  in 
shooting  down  one. 

For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  the  Bois 
de  la  Cote,  Lemont,  France,  [October  21,  1918 
Capt.  Chambers  is  awarded  a  bar  to  be  worn  with 
the  distinguished-service  cross.  While  on  a  volun- 
tary patrol,  Capt.  Chambers  encountered  five 
enemy  planes  (Fokker  type),  harassing  our  Infantry 
at  an  altitude  of  300  meters.  Attacking  them  with- 
out hesitation,  he  shot  down  two  of  them  and  drove 
off  the  others.  Home  address,  J.  S.  Chambers, 
father,  Fort  Huachuca,  Ariz. 

CHAMPENY,  ARTHUR  S.  .  .  .  Captain 
356th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  St.  Mihiel,  France,  September  12,  1918. 
Assisting  the  battalion  commander,  who  had  been 
severely  wounded  in  the  early  fighting,  Capt. 
Champeny  maintained  the  liaiaon  personnel,  mak- 
ing many  journeys  himself  through  heavy  shelling. 
When  the  battalion  commander  had  been  evacuated 
he  assumed  command  and  moved  the  battalion  to 
its  new  position.  Home  address,  Mrs.  C.  Cham- 
peny, Oxford,  Kan. 

CHAMPION,  HERBERT  

Private  (First  Class) 

Sanitary  Detachment,  105th  Engineers.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  July  16,  1918. 
When  an  enemy  airplane  dropped  a  bomb  in  the 
camp  of  his  organization  killing  one  soldier  and 
wounding  seven  including  himself,  Pvt.  Champion 
administered  first  aid  to  the  other  wounded,  helped 
carry  them  to  the  dressing  station,  and  there  gave 
further  assistance  in  dressing  and  evacuating  the 
wounded  men,  never  mentioning  his  own  serious 
injuries  until  he  knew  that  all  the  others  had  been 
cared  for.  Home  address,  Dr.  C.  O.  Champion, 
father,  Mooresboro,  N.  C. 

CHANDLER,  HENRY  E Captain 

Deceased.     6th    Regiment,    U.  S.    M.    C.     For 


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extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Thiaucourt, 
France,  September  15,  1918.  Capt.  Chandler  fear- 
lessly exposed  himself  to  severe  artillery  and  ma- 
chine-gun fire  and  located  machine-gun  nests  and 
sniper  posts  harassing  his  company  and  hindering 
its  advance.  He  then  led  his  platoon  forward  in 
the  face  of  heavy  fire  and  destroyed  the  nests. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Irene  Chandler,  wife,  1775 
California  Street,  Washington,  D.  C. 

CHANDLER,  ISAAC Corporal 

Company  L,  125th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Cierges,  France,  July  31, 
1918.  While  his  company  was  leading  in  a  bat- 
talion attack,  Corpl.  Chandler  persisted  in  carrying 
messages  to  the  battalion  commander  and  carrying 
rations  to  the  line,  under  intensive  machine-gun 
fire  from  the  front  and  flanks,  after  he  had  been 
very  severely  wounded.  Home  address,  Matilda 
Chandler,  mother,  332  Kirby  Street,  Menominee, 
Mich. 

CHANEY,  EDWARD Private 

Company  C,  317th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Sommauthe,  France,  Novem- 
ber 4,  1918.  Pvt.  Chancy  crawled  in  front  of  the 
line  under  heavy  machine-gun  fire  and  carried  a 
wounded  soldier  to  safety.  Home  address,  M.  H. 
Chancy,  father,  Peterscreek,  Va. 

CHAPIN,  IVORY  H Private 

101st  Ambulance  Company.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Wadonville,  France,  Septem- 
ber 25,  Pvt.  Chapin  assisted  in  establishing  a 
dressing  station  in  dugout  under  heavy  shell  fire. 
When  it  was  destroyed  by  a  shell  he  worked  un- 
ceasingly in  the  open  under  fire  from  enemy  ma- 
chine guns  and  snipers,  caring  for  the  wounded. 
He  remained  at  his  post  for  several  hours  after  his 
station  had  been  ordered  closed,  permitting  neither 
his  own  exhaustion  nor  the  enemy  fire  to  deter  him 
from  aiding  the  wounded.  Home  address,  Esrom 
Chapin,  Hurley,  N.  Mex. 

CHAPMAN,  CHARLES  W.  .... 

Second  Lieutenant 

Aviation  Section,  Signal  Reserve  Corps.  On 
May  5,  1918,  in  the  region  of  Autrepierre,  while  on 
patrol  duty,  he  courageously  attacked  a  group 
of  four  monoplanes  and  one  biplane  and  succeeded 
in  bringing  one  down  before  he  himself  was  shot 
down  in  flames.  Next  of  kin,  C.  W.  Chapman, 
father,  637  West  3rd  Street,  Waterloo,  Iowa. 

CHAPMAN,  ELDRIDGE  G.  .  .  .  Captain 
5th  Machine  Gun  Battalion,  attacked  1st  Bat- 
talion, 9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism 
in  action  near  Thiaucourt,  France,  September  12, 
1918.  During  a  heavy  enemy  counter-attack,  Capt. 
Chapman  remained  constantly  in  front  of  his  com- 
pany, directing  their  fire  and  encouraging  their 
efforts.  His  bravery  was  mainly  responsible  in 
preventing  the  enemy's  advance  and  the  taking 
of  his  position.  Home  address,  Mrs.  E.  G.  Chap- 
man, mother,  979  South  Downing  Street,  Denver, 
Colo. 

CHAPPELL,  RALPH  A Private 

Company  I,  30th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Crezancy,  France,  July  15, 
1918.  Although  badly  wounded  by  shell  fire  during 
the  heavy  artillery  fire  of  the  enemy's  offensive, 
Pvt.  Chappell  remained  at  his  post  in  the  front  line 
until  ordered  to  the  rear  by  his  commanding  offi- 
cer. Home  address,  Mrs.  William  E.  Hoag,  sister, 
447  North  Twenty-fourth  Street,  Lincoln,  Neb. 

CHARLES,  JOSEPH Private 

Company  L,  306th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  the  Forest  of  Argonne,  France, 
October  2,  1918.  When  his  company  was  held  up 


by  barbed  wire  during  an  attack  on  hostile  machine 
guns,  he  displayed  marked  courage  in  crawling 
over  the  wire  to  the  dugout  occupied  by  the  enemy 
and  capturing  single-handed  20  prisoners  and  a 
machine  gun.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Marie  Arling- 
ton, mother,  Highfalls,  N.  Y. 

CHARRON,  JEAN  MARIE  HENRI    .... 

Sous  Lieutenant 

5th  R.  C.  P.  French.  For  extraordinary  heroism 
in  action  north  of  Dancourt,  France,  September 
14-15,  1918.  After  maintaining  contact  with  the 
enemy  all  night  in  an  outpost  position  near  the 
Bois  des  Hautes,  Epines,  Lieut.  Charron,  by  skill- 
ful maneuvering,  led  his  platoon  in  a  successful  at- 
tack on  the  wood,  capturing  35  prisoners,  including 
3  officers,  advancing  the  line  more  than  a  kilometer. 

CHARTIER,  ERNEST  J.  .  First  Sergeant 
Machine-Gun  Company,  67th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  St.  Marie  Farm, 
France,  September  14,  1918.  He  volunteered  to  go 
forward  with  the  patrol  of  three  on  two  occasions,  to 
destroy  machine-gun  nests,  which  were  holding  up 
our  advance.  Both  missions  were  successful,  the 
enemy  emplacements  being  reduced  and  the  ad- 
vance resumed.  Sergeant  Chartier  exposed  himself 
voluntarily  to  the  fire  of  the  enemy  guns  that  they 
might  be  located  by  the  flash.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Leona  M.  Chartier,  mother,  Tower  City,  N.  D. 

CHARTIER,  PEARL  D Private 

Company  H,  140th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Charpentry,  France,  Sep- 
tember 27,  1918.  Pvt.  Chartier  voluntarily  went 
forward  in  the  face  of  intense  artillery  and  machine- 
gun  fire  and  cut  gaps  through  wire  entanglements, 
in  order  to  facilitate  the  advance  of  his  battalion. 
Home  address,  Charles  D.  Chartier,  father,  R.  F.  D 
No.  2,  Clyde,  Kans. 

CHASE,  ROY  W Corporal 

Company  G,  6th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  He 
assumed  command  of  his  platoon  in  the  attack  on 
enemy  machine-gun  positions  in  the  Bois  de  Belleau 
France,  on  June  6,  1918,  during  which  he  and  his 
men  captured  two  machine  guns  and  killed  their 
crews.  He  did  not  retire  from  the  action  until  all 
of  his  men  had  been  killed  or  wounded.  Home  ad- 
dress not  given. 

CHATAIGNEAU,  YVES  .  .  .  Lieutenant 
French  Army.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Verdun,  October  1-11,  1918.  During 
the  eleven  days  of  action  Lieut.  Chataigneau  con- 
tributed greatly  to  the  success  of  our  operations,  by 
making  repeated  journeys  to  the  battle  line  under 
most  hazardous  conditions,  making  tactical  dis- 
positions of  the  conquered  territory  and  aiding  in 
the  maintenance  of  the  liaison  between  the  regi- 
mental commander,  26th  Infantry,  and  his  assault 
troops.  Home  address,  Paris,  France. 

CHATMAN,  GROVER  M.  .  .  .  Private 
75th  Company,  6th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Thiaucourt, 
France,  September  15,  1918.  While  his  platoon 
was  occupying  an  outpost  line  in  close  proximity 
to  the  enemy,  Pvt.  Chatman  voluntarily  crossed 
an  open  space  swept  by  machine-gun  fire  and  over- 
came three  snipers  who  had  been  harassing  his 
platoon.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Clara  Gaugler, 
mother,  Refugio,  Tex. 

CHAYIE,  JOSEPH  A.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  M,  127th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Terny-Sorny,  north  of 
Soissons,  France,  September  10,  1918.  Under 
heavy  shell  fire,  when  movement  in  the  open  was 
extremely  hazardous,  he  made  eight  trips  from  the 
front  lines  to  battalion  headquarters  with  im- 


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portant  messages.  His  courage,  high  sense  of  duty, 
and  coolness  under  fire  were  an  example  of  heroism 
and  devotion  to  duty  which  inspired  his  comrades. 
Home  address,  John  B.  Chayie,  father,  344  Cale- 
dornia  Street,  Calumet,  Mich. 

CHEEVERS,  EARL  J Sergeant 

Headquarters  Company,  132nd  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  Forges, 
France,  September  26th,  1918.  While  engaged 
in  maintaining  a  line  of  communication,  Sergt. 
Cheevers  saw  four  of  the  enemy  enter  a  dugout 
during  an  attack.  Armed  with  only  a  pistol,  he 
followed  and,  upon  reaching  the  dugout,  he  ordered 
the  men  to  come  out.  When  they  refused,  he 
entered,  routed  out  and  captured  twelve  prisoners. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  A.  L.  Erickson,  mother,  1117 
Columbia  Avenue,  Chicago,  111. 

CHELLIS,  WALTER  L Sergeant 

Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action 
near  Fismes,  between  the  Ourcq  and  Vesle  Rivers, 
France,  July  31,  to  August  6,  1918.  He  displayed 
exceptional  courage  and  skill  in  maintaining  ob- 
servation posts  under  heavy  artillery  fire.  On  his 
own  initiative  accompanied  only  by  his  brother, 
he  reconnoitered  the  advanced  positions  of  his 
brigade,  passing  through  three  heavily  shelled 
areas,  subjected  also  to  the  fire  of  the  enemy  snipers 
and  machine  gunners  obtaining  information  of 
great  importance  to  his  brigade  commander.  Home 
address,  E.  J.  Chellis,  father,  Ellsworth,  Mich. 

CHENEY,  HENRY  A Private 

Company  B,  103d  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Chateau- 
Thierry,  France,  June  18-24,  1918.  When  his  unit 
advanced  on  Belleau  and  Givry  he  was  seriously 
wounded  in  the  left  arm,  but  continued  to  carry 
his  heavy  gun  with  his  right  arm  through  twelve 
hundred  meters  of  enemy  fire  and  took  up  his 
position  with  his  squad.  When  a  shell  struck  his 
position,  severely  wounding  a  comrade  and  half 
burying  him,  the  gun,  and  the  remainder  of  the 
squad,  he  extricated  himself,  assisted  his  com- 
panions to  recover  the  gun,  and  remained  at  his 
post  until  ordered  to  a  dressing  station  by  his 
platoon  commander.  Home  address,  Edward  A. 
Cheney,  father,  Hocksett,  N.  H. 

CHENOWETH,  CHARLES  E.  .  .  Captain 
363d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  in  the  Forest  of  Argonne,  France,  September 
29-30,  1918.  At  the  time  when  troops  on  the  left 
had  retired,  Capt.  Chenoweth,  with  his  company, 
covered  the  left  flank  of  his  division  and  thus  pre- 
vented an  attack  by  the  enemy  upon  its  flank. 
After  being  severely  wounded,  he  remained  at  his 
post  until  he  had  issued  the  necessary  orders  for 
holding  the  position  he  had  seized.  Home  address, 
Louise  I.  Chenoweth,  1396  East  4th  Street,  Salt 
Lake  City,  Utah. 

CHERRY,  CLAUD  E Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  B,  llth  Machine  Gun 
Battalion.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action 
near  St.  Thibaut,  France,  August  7,  1918.  He 
commanded  the  third  platoon  of  his  company 
during  the  engagement  near  St.  Thibaut.  On 
August  7, 1918,  he  crossed  the  Vesle  River  and  took 
up  a  position  in  front  of  his  own  infantry  on  terrain 
constantly  swept  by  heavy  artillery,  machine-gun, 
and  sniper  fire  and  directed  his  guns  so  skillfully 
as  to  silence  a  machine-gun  nest  and  make  possible 
the  Infantry  advance.  His  conspicuous  courage 
was  an  inspiration  to  his  men.  This  gallant  soldier 
was  killed  on  August  9,  1918,  by  a  fragment  from 
an  aerial  bomb.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Sarah  Dema- 
r  est,  mother,  216^  Casseday  Avenue,  Joliet,  111. 


CHESNEY,  ANTHONY  ....  Corporal 
Company  A,  26th  Infantry.  After  being  twice 
wounded  and  unable  to  advance,  near  Soissons, 
France,  July  19,  1918,  he  took  over  an  automatic 
rifle  and  used  it  effectively  until  ordered  to  the 
rear  by  an  officer.  Home  address,  Paul  Chesney, 
Kulpmont,  Pa. 

CHEVALIER,  OLIVER Captain 

French  Army.  Attached  to  42d  Division.  71st 
French  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  near 
Champagne,  France,  July  15-16  and  near  the 
Ourcq  River,  France,  July  28  to  August  2,  1918. 
Capt.  Chevalier  displayed  extraordinary  heroism 
and  conspicuous  gallantry  in  making  daily  recon- 
naissances of  the  front  lines,  under  unusually 
heavy  machine-gun  and  artillery  fire,  rendering 
valuable  aid  to  the  division  to  which  he  was  attach- 
ed. Home  address,  Monsieur  Jean  Chevalier,  Rue 
de  Pontivy,  Loudeac,  Cotes  du  Nord. 

CHILDERS,  JOHN  W.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  B,  354th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Remonville,  France,  Novem- 
ber 1,  1918.  After  all  his  superiors  had  become 
casualties,  Pvt.  Childers  assumed  command  of  the 
platoon  and,  reorganizing  the  scattered  groups,  he 
led  them  forward  against  great  resistance  and 
gained  his  objective.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Emma 
W.  Childers,  mother,  La  Grange,  Mo. 

CHILDS,  HOWARD Corporal 

Company  K,  6th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  in  the  Bois  de 
Belleau  June  6-8,  1918.  Corpl.  Childs  with  Joseph 
A.  Garges  and  Benjamin  Tilghman,  Corpls.  and 
Herman  L.  McLeod,  Pvt,  all  of  the  same  company, 
were  prominent  in  the  attack  on  enemy  machine- 
gun  positions  in  the  Bois  de  Belleau  on  June  6  and 
8,  1918;  were  foremost  in  their  company  and  at 
all  times  acquitted  themselves  with  such  distinction 
that  they  were  an  example  for  the  remainder  of 
their  command.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Amanda  S. 
Childs,  GranvUle,  111. 

CHILES,  WALTER  K Sergeant 

Company  B,  1st  Engineers.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Soissons,  France,  July  20, 
1918.  Sergeant  Chiles  displayed  exceptional  cour- 
age, after  being  wounded,  by  remaining  in  command 
of  his  platoon  under  intense  bombardment  until  he 
received  a  second  severe  wound.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Fannie  Chiles,  mother,  1912  Avenue  H,  Ends- 
ley,  Ala. 

CHIRAFISI,  ANTHONY  J.  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Company  H,  llth  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Brandeville,  France,  Nov- 
ember 8,  .1918.  Sergt.  Chirafisi  volunteered  to 
establish  liaison  between  the  battalions  of  his  regi- 
ment. He  crossed  a  valley  under  heavy  artillery 
fire  and  climbed  for  over  an  hour  on  a  hill  exposed 
to  steady  machine-gun  fire,  accomplished  his  mis- 
sion, and  returned  by  the  same  route.  Home  ad- 
dress, Joseph  Chirafisi,  father,  Box  No.  35,  High 
Cliff  P.  O.,  Wis. 

CHISHOLM,  RAYMOND  C.  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Deceased.  Company  A,  345th  Battalion,  Tank 
Corps.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Varennes,  France,  September  26,  1918.  After  hia 
tank  had  been  hit  by  a  shell  Sergt.  Chisholm 
ordered  his  driver  ahead,  although  fatally  wounded. 
He  continued  to  take  an  important  part  in  the 
action  until  he  dropped  dead,  at  his  post.  Next  of 
kin,  Robert  M.  Chisholm,  father,  Herbert  Street, 
Springfield ,  N.  J. 

CHITTUM,  WARREN  A Private 

Company  K,  364th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Eclisfontaine,  France,  Sep- 


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tember  29-October  1,  1918.  Although  his  right 
thumb  had  been  shot  off,  Pvt.  Chittum  remained 
at  his  post  as  carrier  of  an  automatic  rifle  squad 
throughout  the  engagement.  Next  of  kin,  Louise 
W.  Chittum,  wife,  1230  Jackson  Street,  San 
Francisco,  Cal. 


CHRISTENBERRY,  CURN  .  .  .  Private 
Company  L,  167th  Infantry.  After  having  been 
wounded  he  remained  courageously  at  his  post 
under  heavy  shell  fire,  and  not  only  afforded  an 
inspiring  example  by  that  fortitude  but  rescued 
comrades  who  had  been  buried  when  a  shell  caved 
in  their  trench  at  Souin,  France,  July  16,  1918. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Luvie  Christenberry,  mother, 
Landersville,  Ala. 

CHRISTENSEN,  HENRY  .  First  Lieutenant 
Medical  Corps,  101st  Ambulance  Company. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  at  Saulx, 
France,  September  25-26,  1918.  Lieut.  Christensen 
established  and  operated  a  dressing  station  in  an 
advanced  position  under  constant  heavy  bombard- 
ment by  the  enemy.  When  word  was  received  that 
our  troops  were  withdrawing  and  permission  had 
been  given  to  move  his  station  to  a  safer  position 
he  declined  to  withdraw,  but  continued  his  work  of 
ministering  to  the  wounded.  Home  address,  4828 
West  Hutchinson  Street,  Chicago,  111. 

CHRISTENSEN,  LEROY  C.  .  .  .  Private 
Company  F,  2nd  Battalion,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S. 
M.  C.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Blanc  Mont  Ridge,  France,  October  4,  1918. 
Upon  seeing  his  captain  wounded  and  lying  in  an 
exposed  position,  Pvt.  Christensen  left  shelter  and 
rendered  him  first  aid.  He  then  carried  the  officer 
from  the  area  he  had  been  lying,  which  was  sub- 
jected to  an  intense  machine  gun  and  artillery  bar- 
rage. Next  of  kin,  Christ  P.  Christensen,  father, 
Glenwood,  Minn. 

CHRISTENSON,  WALTER  T.  .  .  Sergeant 
Machine  Gun  Company,  28th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Sedan,  Novem- 
ber 7,  1918.  After  his  platoon  commander  and  the 
second  in  command  had  become  casualties,  Sergt. 
Christenson  (then  a  private)  took  charge  of  the 
platoon,  reorganized  it,  and  led  it  forward,  set  up 
his  machine  guns  in  the  open  under  the  direct  fire 
of  enemy  machine  guns  and  artillery,  and  success- 
fully silenced  four  enemy  machine  guns  which  were 
impeding  the  advance  of  the  Infantry.  Again  he 
volunteered  and  carried  a  message  from  his  company 
commander  to  the  battalion  post  of  command  and 
brought  back  an  answer  without  loss  of  time, 
through  a  terrific  enemy  fire.  After  his  company 
was  relieved,  he  returned  to  the  former  position 
with  a  detail  of  men  and  brought  back!all,the  wound- 
ed of  his  platoon,  personally  seeing  that  they  were 
properly  cared  for  and  evacuated.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Thomas  Christenson,  mother,  R.  F.  D.  No.  2, 
Bridman,  Mich. 

CHRISTIANSEN,  HANS  P.  .  First  Sergeant 
Company  A,  Twenty-eight  Infantry.  On  May 
27-28,  1918,  at  Cantigny,  France,  he  refused  to 
receive  treatment,  although  sick,  and  walked  up 
and  down  the  line  encouraging  his  men  and  expos- 
ing himself  to  shell  and  machine-gun  fire.  Home 
address,  Alice  Wiscen,  1462  Almond  Avenue,  St. 
Paul,  Minn. 

CHRISTIANSON,  ENOCH  .... 

.      .      .      .  Private  (First  Class) 

Company  A,  308th  Infantry.    For  extraordinary 

heroism  in  action  near  Binarville,  France,  October 

1,  1918.    When  the  advance  of  his  platoon  had  been 

checked  by  enemy  machine-gun  fire,  Pvt.  Christ- 

ianson  deliberately  exposed  himself  to  sniper  fire 

in  order  to  locate  the  position  of  the  sniper  who 


had  caused  several  casualties  in  his  platoon.    Home 
address,  Tillie  Anderson,  Rodtagen,  Norway. 

CHRISTMAN,  CLARENCE  R.  ... 

.      .      .      .  Second  Lieutenant 

Machine  Gun  Battalion.  By  leading  one  of  his 
machine  guns  in  advance  of  the  Infantry  through 
a  wheat  field  south  of  Soissqns,  France,  July  22, 
1918,  he  succeeded  in  obtaining  a  position  of  ad- 
vantage, from  which  he  cleaned  out  an  enemy 
trench  and  forced  out  of  action  a  hostile  machine 
gun  which  had  been  holding  up  the  advance  of  our 
Infantry.  Home  address,  Miss  Nellie  M.  Christ- 
man,  sister,  1524  Amsterdam  Avenue,  New  York 
City. 

CHRISTOPHER,  JOHN  C.  .  First  Lieutenant 
168th  Infantry.  He  led  his  platoon  against  the 
Prussian  Guards  on  Hill  No.  212,  near  Sergy,  France, 
on  July  28,  1918.  So  courageous  was  he  and  so 
skillful  in  directing  the  attack  that  13  of  the  enemy's 
best  troops  were  captured  at  their  guns  and  6 
machine  guns  were  taken  and  turned  on  the  foe. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Fannie  H.  Christopher,  Red 
Oak,  la. 

CHURCH,  JOHN  H.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
28th  Infantry.  Knocked  down  and  rendered 
unconscious  by  the  explosion  of  a  shell  early  in  the 
attack  on  Cantigny,  France,  May  28-31,  1918,  he 
staggered  forward  as  soon  as  he  regained  conscious- 
ness and  insisted  upon  resuming  command,  thereby 
giving  a  striking  example  of  fortitude  to  his  men. 
Home  address,  Louis  Crespen,  448  Broadway, 
Flushing,  N.  Y. 

CHYKO,  JOHN Corporal 

Company  E,  314th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Moirey,  France,  November 
10,1918.  Taking  command  of  a  platoon  in  the 
absence  of  officers  and  sergeants,  he  led  a  successful 
assault.  With  a  small  detachment  of  his  men,  he 
wiped  out  several  machine-gun  nests,  thereby 
aiding  in  the  advance  of  his  battalion.  On  the 
same  evening,  after  establishing  listening  posts,  he 
patroled  with  three  men  1  kilometer  from  the  front 
line,  thus  establishing  security  of  the  battalion 
position  for  the  night.  Home  address,  Michael 
Chyko,  father,  Beaver  Valley,  Pa. 

CINAMON,  ARCHIE Private 

Machine  Gun  Company,  117th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt, 
France,  September  29,  1918.  Pvt.  Cinamon,  a 
runner,  carried  many  messages  under  heavy  fire. 
At  one  time  when  his  platoon  was  held  up  by  ma- 
chine-gun fire  he,  with  another  soldier,  refused  to 
take  cover,  but  delivered  effective  rifle  fire  until  the 
machine  gun  was  silenced,  thereby  enabling  his 
platoon  to  continue  its  advance.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Bessie  Heck,  sister,  Rodgersville,  Term. 

CLABBY,  JOHN  J Sergeant 

Company  F,  101st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Epieds,  France,  July  23, 
1918.  During  the  advance  by  his  platoon  upon 
machine-gun  nests  in  Trugny  Woods  he  observed 
a  German  machine  gun  on  his  right  flank.  He 
charged  it  single-handed  in  the  face  of  its  fire,  killed 
the  gunners,  and  destroyed  the  gun.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Bridget  Clabby,  173  Valley  Street, 
Providence,  R.  I. 

CLAFLIN,  JAMES  A Sergeant 

Medical  Detachment,  5th  Machine  Gun  Bat- 
talion. For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Thiacourt,  France,  September  13,  1918.  In  a 
territory  swept  by  the  direct  fire  of  two  German 
batteries  Sergt.  Claflin  displayed  great  courage 
and  devotion  to  duty  in  giving  first  aid  to  the 
wounded  and  in  superintending  their  removal  to  a 


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place  of  safety.     Next  of  kin,  George  B.  Claflin, 
father,  Riverton,  N.  J. 

CLAPP,  DAVID  O.  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  B,  28th  Infantry.  During  the  defense 
of  Cantigny,  France,  May  28,  1918,  although 
wounded  several  times,  he  stayed  with  his  auto- 
matic rifle  and  assisted  in  the  reconsplidation  of  his 
platoon.  He  was  ordered  to  the  aid  station,  but 
after  receiving  first  aid  insisted  on  returning  to  his 
post,  where  he  remained  working  until  forced  to  be 
evacuated.  Home  address,  David  Clapp,  father, 
600  West  6th  Street,  St.  Ada,  Okla. 


CLAPP,  KENNETH  SMITH 


Second  Lieutenant 


27th  Aero  Squadron.  Outnumbered  and  handi- 
capped by  his  presence  far  behind  the  German  lines, 
he  and  three  flying  companions  fought  brilliantly 
a  large  group  of  enemy  planes,  bringing  down  or 
putting  to  flight  all  in  the  attacking  party,  while 
performing  an  important  mission  near  Luneville, 
France,  June  13,  1918.  Home  address,  W.  M. 
Clapp,  brother,  Columbia  City,  Ind. 

CLARK,  ARTHUR  I Sergeant 

Company  C,  39th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Esnes,  France,  September  26, 
1918.  Sergeant  Clark  was  in  command  of  one  pla- 
toon of  his  company,  which  was  held  up  by  intense 
enemy  machine-gun  fire.  Accompanied  by  two 
other  soldiers,  he  voluntarily  made  an  attack  on  one 
of  the  nests  under  heavy  fire,  firing  a  rifle  grenade 
into  it  and  forcing  its  surrender.  He  then  advanced 
on  another  machine-gun  nest  and  captured  it,  tak- 
ing seven  prisoners  from  both  nests.  His  platoon 
having  been  forced  to  fall  back  by  machine-gun  fire 
from  the  rear,  he  reorganized  it  and  led  it  in  a  suc- 
cessful attack  on  75  of  the  enemy  whom  he  discov- 
ered near  by.  Home  address,  Mrs.  George  Clark, 
mother,  620>3  Virginia  Street,  Sioux  City,  la. 

CLARK,  CHALMERS Private 

6th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne,  France,  October 
3-9,  1918.  Displaying  remarkable  devotion  to 
duty,  Pvt.  Clark  remained  on  duty  as  a  battalion 
runner  for  six  days  and  nights,  almost  without 
rest,  continually  risking  his  life  in  crossing 
fields  swept  by  machine-gun  and  shell  fire  on 
liaison  and  reconnaissance  missions  for  which  he 
volunteered.  Each  night  he  organized  and  guided 
carrying  parties,  bringing  food  and  water  to  the 
men  in  the  front  lines.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Sarah 
B.  Clark,  mother,  Oberline,  Mo. 

CLARK,  GEORGE  E Sergeant 

Battery  D,  122nd  Field  Artillery.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  Epionville, 
France,  October,  1918.  When  his  battery  echelon 
was  bombed,  Sergt.  Clark,  with  great  courage  and 
presence  of  mind,  conducted  his  men  to  shelter 
and  then  took  charge  of  rescuing  and  treating  the 
wounded,  until  he  was  himself  wounded  by  an  ex- 
ploding bomb,  necessitating  the  amputation  of 
one  of  his  arms.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Anna  G. 
Clark,  mother,  537  Lumbard  Avenue,  Chicago, 
111. 

CLARK,  GUY  H Corporal 

Company  F,  5th  Marines.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Blanc  Mont  Ridge,  France, 
October  5, 1918.  Learning  that  a  number  of  wound- 
ed soldiers  were  lying  in  no  man's  land,  Corpl. 
Clark  immediately  volunteered  to  help  carry  them 
in.  He  made  several  trips  over  an  area  which  was 
constantly  shelled  and  subjected  to  machine-gun 
and  rifle  fire.  Home  address,  Charles  Clark,  father, 
341  Pleasant  Street,  St.  Paul,  Minn. 


CLARK,  HARRY  C Sergeant 

Company  G,  115th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  the  Bois  de  Montagne,  France, 
October  15,  1918.  Sergt.  Clark  remained  for  two 
days  by  himself  in  a  sniper's  post  in  advance  of  the 
front  line,  killing  12  enemy  scouts.  When  all  of 
the  officers  of  hia  company  had  been  incapacitated 
this  soldier  took  command  and  steadied  his  men 
by  his  own  coolness  and  courage.  He  remained 
on  duty  until  he  was  severely  wounded  while  lead- 
trol.  Next  of  kin,  James  D. 


CLARK,  JAMES  PAUL  ....  Corporal 
Deceased.  Company  F,  108th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Ronssoy, 
France,  September  29,  1918.  Corpl.  Clark  dis- 
played unusual  courage  and  leadership  in  taking 
command  of  his  company  after  all  the  officers  had 
been  killed  and  leading  it  into  effective  combat. 
Next  of  kin,  James  W.  Clark,  357  South  Avenue, 
Medina,  N.  Y. 

CLARK,  MERL  E Sergeant 

Company  C,  168th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  the  Cotedechatillon,  east  of 
Grandpre,  France,  October  16,  1918.  Sergt.  Clark, 
after  leading  his  platoon  in  a  resolute  assault  across 
open  ground  swept  by  machine-gun  fire,  saw  his  left 
held  up  by  machine-gun  nest.  Taking  four  soldiers, 
he  flanked  the  enemy  position,  killed  four  Germans, 
capturing  two  prisoners,  and  two  heavy  machine 
guns,  his  own  detachment  suffering  no  casualties. 
Sergt.  Clark  executed  this  movement  with  except- 
ional skill,  daring,  and  promptness,  and  in  less  than 
10  minutes  cleared  the  ground  for  the  advance 
of  two  companies.  Home  address,  Mrs.  James  E. 
Clark,  mother,  936  Walnut  Street,  Webster  City, 
Iowa. 

CLARK,  ORRIE  A.  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  F,  307th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  on  Hill  275  in  the  Forest  of 
Argonne,  France,  October  5,  1918.  When  an  officer 
called  for  volunteers  to  cut  an  opening  in  a  thick 
barbed  wire  entanglement,  Pvt.  Clark  unhesitat- 
ingly responded  and  under  the  enemy's  rifle  fire  and 
cross  fire  from  two  machine-guns,  worked  for  more 
than  an  hour  at  cutting  the  wire,  desisting  only 
when  ordered  to  do  so  by  his  officers.  He  then  re- 
turned to  his  organization  through  the  enemy's  ar- 
tillery barrage. 

For  the  following  act  of  extraordinary  heroism 
in  action  near  Fismes,  France,  September  5,  1918, 
Pvt.  Clark  is  awarded  an  Oak  Leaf  Cluster,  to  be 
worn  with  the  Distinguished  Service  Cross  awarded 
him  on  May  3rd,  1919.  Pvt.  Clark  volunteered 
and  carried  a  message  from  his  platoon  commander 
to  a  squad  leader,  through  continuous  shell  and 
machine-gun  fire,  and  was  thereby  the  means  of 
saving  the  lives  of  six  men  of  the  squad.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Lillian  Edders,  sister,  West  Main 
Street,  Phelps,  N.  Y. 

CLARK,  PATRICK  J.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  C,  5th  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Thiaucourt, 
France,  September  13,  1918.  On  two  occasions 
Pvt.  Clark  unhesitatingly  went  through  heavy 
machine-gun  fire,  carrying  messages.  Later,  when 
volunteers  were  called  for  to  take  a  message 
through  a  violent  barrage,  he  was  the  first  to  res- 
pond. Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary  McCall,  sister, 
353  Carroll  Avenue,  Bridgeport,  Conn. 

CLARK,  ROBERT  P.     .  Second  Lieutenant 

16th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Cantigny,  France,  July  4,  1918.  Ac- 
companied by  five  men3  Lieut.  Clark  rushed  a 
trench  manned  by  a  greatly  superior  number  of  the 
enemy,  and  fought  until  the  entire  enemy  garrison 
had  been  killed  or  wounded.  Four  of  his  patrol 


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were  killed  and  one  wounded  in  the  encounter.  He 
bandaged  the  wounded  man  and  returned  to  our 
lines,  carrying  a  wounded  German  prisoner.  Home 
address,  J.  Fred  Clark,  father,  Lincoln,  Me. 

CLARK,  WILLIAM  L.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  D,  120th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt,  France,  Septem- 
ber 29,  1918.  With  eight  other  soldiers,  comprising 
the  company  headquarters  detachment,  he  assisted 
his  company  commander  in  cleaning  out  enemy 
dugouts  along  a  canal  and  capturing  242  prisoners. 
Home  address,  Walter  G.  Clark,  brother,  Fountain 
City,  Tenn. 

CLARKE,  GEORGE  G.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
llth  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Reimoiville,  France,  November  5-10, 
1918.  Lieut.  Clarke  set  an  example  of  bravery 
and  self-sacrifice  to  his  men  during  the  period 
November  5-9.  On  November  10,  while  assembling 
his  company,  he  discovered  a  wounded  man  lying 
in  a  place  exposed  to  machine-gun  fire,  and,  regard- 
less of  his  own  danger,  carried  him  to  a  place  of 
safety.  Home  address,  William  B.  Clarke,  Waukon, 
Iowa. 

CLARKE,  JAMES  L Private 

47th  Company,  Fifth  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C. 
Although  wounded  in  the  attack  on  Bois  de  Belleau, 
France,  he  crossed  through  enemy  territory  to  con- 
vey a  message.  Home  address,  Andres  J.  McCoy, 
uncle,  R.  F.  D.  2,  Seaman,  O. 

CLARKE,  SHELDON  V.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Balloon  Section.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Raulecourt,  France,  August  28  and 
September  26,  1918.  While  making  a  general  sur- 
veillance of  enemy  territory  on  August  28,  and  Sep- 
tember 26,  1918,  Lieut.  Clarke  was  attacked  by 
enemy  planes.  On  both  occasions  he  remained  at 
his  post  and  directed  the  fire  by  telephone  until  his 
balloon  had  been  set  on  fire.  On  August  28  he  as- 
sisted a  passenger  to  descend,  and  did  not  jump 
himself  until  the  other's  parachute  had  opened.  On 
both  occasions  he  reascended  as  soon  as  another 
balloon  could  be  obtained.  Home  address,  Virginia 
A.  Clarke,  mother,  409  East  Third  Street,  Williams- 
port,  Pa. 

CLARKSTON,  SAMUEL  .  Gunnery  Sergeant 
Machine  Gun  Company,  Fifth  Marines.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Beaumont, 
France,  November  10-11,  1918.  Leading  the  one 
remaining  machine-gun  crew  across  the  River 
Meuse  Sergt.  Clarkston,  under  trying  conditions, 
established  a  stronghold  from  which  he  inflicted 
severe  losses  on  the  enemy.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Jane 
Clarkston,  mother,  general  delivery,  Druprock,  Ky. 

CLARY,  EMMETS Private 

Company  B,  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  Shocked 
and  bruised  by  a  shell  near  Soissons,  France,  July 
19,  1918,  he  was  taken  to  an  aid  station  and  put 
with  the  wounded  who  were  to  be  evacuated;  but 
when  Infantry  reenforcements  passed  by  he  joined 
them,  participated  in  their  attack,  and  fought 
effectively  with  rifle  and  bayonet.  He  took  five 
prisoners  and  was  ordered  to  escort  them  to  the 
rear.  On  his  way  back  he  ascertained  the  location 
of  his  company  commander,  and,  after  disposing  of 
his  prisoners,  he  reported  back  to  his  organization 
and  asked  for  further  duty.  Home  address,  H.  L. 
Clary,  Odum,  Ga. 

CLASBY,  DANIEL  J Private 

Company  F,  101st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  St.  Remy,  France, 
September  12,  1918.  Accompanying  two  other 
soldiers  Pvt.  Clasby  rushed  forward  in  advance  of 
his  lines,  exposed  to  heavy  machine-gun  fire,  and 


captured  two  machine  guns  and  six  of  the  enemy 
who  were  manning  the  position.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Alice  Clasby,  51  Ash  Street,  Waltham,  Mass. 

CLAUSON,  OSCAR Private 

Company  F,  362d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  the  Scheldt  River,  Belgium, 
October  31,  1918.  When  the  advance  of  the  front 
line  was  held  up  by  fire  from  a  machine-gun  nest 
300  yards  to  the  front,  Pvt.  Clauson  with  two  others 
crossed  the  open  field  in  the  face  of  fire  from  enemy 
artillery,  machine  guns  and  snipers.  Charging  the 
nest,  they  killed  two  of  the  crew,  wounded  two 
others,  and  captured  five,  together  with  the  machine 
gun.  Home  address,  Claus  Anderson,  father, 
Grenna  Snaaland,  Sweden. 

CLAY,  FRED Corporal 

Company  K,  125th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Sergy,  France,  July  31,  1918. 
After  all  runners  had  become  casualties  in  attempt- 
ing to  carry  out  their  missions,  Corp.  Clay  volun- 
tarily assumed  the  duties  of  company  runner.  His 
efforts  were  materially  responsible  for  success  gained 
during  the  day,  during  the  course  of  which  he  re- 
peatedly exposed  himself  to  direct  enemy  artillery 
and  machine-gun  fire.  Home  address,  John  L. 
Clay,  father,  513  South  Porter  Street,  Saginaw, 
Mich. 

CLELAND,  JOHN  R.  D.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
28th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Soissons,  France,  July  21,  1918.  Although 
he  was  wounded  before  and  in  the  attack  upon 
Berzy-le-Sec,  he  declined  an  opportunity  to  be  evac- 
uated and  led  his  platoon  to  its  final  objective, 
which  he  consolidated  and  held.  Home  address, 
John  L.  Dogget,  Lancaster  Terrace,  Jacksonville, 
Fla. 

CLEMENTSON,  HARRY  B.  .  .  .  Private 
Company  A,  305th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Caree  Four  de  Meurrussons, 
France,  September  27,  1918.  After  his  company  had 
taken  shelter  from  the  enfilading  machine-gun  and 
trench-mortar  fire,  Pvt.  Clementson,  accompanied 
by  two  other  soldiers,  crawled  out,  in  the  face  of  a 
machine-gun  barrage,  to  the  aid  of  wounded  com- 
rades, thus  saving  the  lives  of  at  least  two  of  his 
companions.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Hanna  Clement- 
son,  mother,  Eagle  Bend,  Minn. 

CLERMONT,  JOSEPH  R Private 

Company  M,  326th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Juvin,  France,  October 
16,  1918.  With  another  soldier,  Pvt.  Clermont  ad- 
vanced several  hundred  yards  ahead  of  the  front 
line  under  heavy  artillery  and  machine-gun  fire  and 
rescued  a  wounded  comrade.  Home  address,  Alfred 
Clermont,  father,  230  Eagle  Street,  Fall  River, 
Mass. 

CLEVELAND,  VICTOR  A.  .  .  .  Corporal 
Deceased.  130th  Infantry,  Company  L.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  in  the  Bois-de-Chau, 
France,  October  12,  1918.  Corp.  Cleveland  led  a 
detail  to  the  rescue  of  an  officer  who  had  been  caught 
in  the  heavy  barrage  of  gas  and  high-explosive 
shells  and  seriously  wounded.  In  his  efforts  to  get 
the  wounded  officer  to  an  aid  station  this  coura- 
geous soldier  was  killed.  Next  of  kin,  Ella  Steele, 
mother,  Louisville,  111. 

CLINGY,  WILL  .  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  F,  366th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Frapelle,  France,  September 
4,  1918.  He  showed  exceptional  bravery  during  an 
enemy  raid.  His  teammate  on  an  automatic  rifle 
having  been  mortally  wounded,  and  although  he 
was  himself  severely  wounded  he  continued  to 
serve  his  weapon  alone  until  the  raid  was  driven 


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back.     Home  address,     John  Clincy,  father,  2616 
Sixth  Avenue,  North  Birmingham,  Ala. 

CLINE,  JACOB  F Bugler 

Deceased.  Company  D,  lllth  Machine  Gun 
Battalion.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action 
near  Verdun,  France,  October  11,  1918.  Bugler 
Cline  voluntarily  left  cover  to  carry  a  litter  through 
an  intense  bombardment,  after  the  litter  bearers  had 
been  wounded.  He  was  killed  while  on  this  duty. 
Home  address,  Jacob  F.  Cline,  father,  148  Hacken- 
sack  plank  Road,  Town  of  Union,  N.  J. 

CLINE,  JESSE  L Private 

Company  A,  61st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Lion-devant-Dun,  France, 
November  7,  1918.  Although  entirely  unac- 
quainted with  the  personnel  of  his  company,  to 
which  he  had  just  been  assigned,  Pyt.  Cline  volun- 
teered and  led  a  party  of  20  men  in  a  successful 
attack  on  a  strong  enemy  machine-gun  position. 
Home  address,  Carrie  Brooks  Cline,  sister,  War 
Eagle,  W.Va. 

CLOSE,  HARRY  L Corporal 

Company  D,  106th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ronssoy,  France,  September 
27,  1918.  During  operations  against  the  Hinden- 
burg  line,  Corp.  Close,  single  handed,  attacked  a 
group  of  13  of  the  enemy.  By  hard  fighting  he  suc- 
ceeded in  killing  three  and  taking  the  remainder  as 
prisoners,  marching  them  to  the  rear  under  heavy 
fire  of  machine  guns  and  shells.  When  returning  to 
his  command  he  was  wounded.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Margaret  Fitzpatrick,  mother,  8782  Bay 
Twenty-first  Street,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 

COAKLEY,  JOHN  L Corporal 

Battery  B,  17th  Field  Artillery.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  Somme-Py,  France, 
October  9,  1918.  Although  seriously  wounded  and 
still  exposed  to  enemy  shell  fire  Corp.  Coakley  re- 
fused treatment  until  three  other  members  of  his 
squad  had  been  removed  and  attended  to.  Next 
of  kin,  Mrs.  Rose  Coakley,  mother,  373  South 
Boake  Street,  Kansas  City,  Kans. 

COATS,  LORENZA  C Private 

Company  A,  56th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Rembercourt,  France,  Octo- 
ber 9-November  11,  1918.  As  company  and 
platoon  runner,  Private  Coats  worked  tirelessly, 
being  on  duty  almost  constantly  both  day  and 
night,  and  carrying  numerous  messages,  under 
enemy  machine-gun  and  artillery  fire.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Delma  Coats,  wife,  Winnsboro,  Tex. 

COCHRAN,  JOHN  B Sergeant 

Company  A,  357th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Fey-en-Haye,  France,  Sep- 
tember 12,  1918.  Although  severely  wounded  he 
led  his  section  forward  and  captured  three  machine 

§uns.    Home  address,  Mrs.  John  B.  Cochran,  wife, 
10  West  Reno  Street,  Oklahoma  City,  Okla. 

COCHRAN,  WILLIAM  F Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  A,  61st  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  in  the  Bois  de  Rappes, 
France,  October  14,  1918.  Disregarding  his  own 
personal  safety,  Sergt.  Cochran  assisted  in  reorgan- 
izing his  company  under  heavy  machine-gun  and 
artillery  fire  and  leading  it  against  machine-gun 
nests,  which  were  holding  up  the  advance  of  his 
battalion.  He  was  killed  in  action  during  this  en- 
gagement. Next  of  kin,  David  V.  Cochran,  brother, 
Gulfport,  Miss. 

COCHRANE,  ROBERT  S 

Chief  Pharmacist's  Mate 

Attached  to  6th  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne, 


France,  October  3-4,  1918.  Chief  Pharmacist's 
Mate  Cochrane  continued  to  dress  wounded  when 
the  area  in  which  he  was  working  was  swept  by 
machine-gun  fire.  He  was  an  example  of  coolness 
to  all  during  48  hours  of  continuous  shell  fire,  never 
hesitating  to  expose  himself  to  danger  when  assis- 
tance was  needed.  Home  address,  William  J.  Reid, 
uncle,  Hichburg,  S.  C. 

CODY,  WILLIAM  C Private 

Company  C,  56th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Rembercourt,  France, 
October  9, — November  11,  1918.  As  company 
and  platoon  runner,  Pvt.  Cody  worked  tirelessly, 
being  on  duty  almost  constantly  both  day  and 
night,  carrying  numerous  messages  under  enemy 
machine-gun  and  artillery  fire.  Home  address, 
Jean  Cody,  brother,  Locust  Grove,  Okla. 


COFF,  JOSEPH  J. 


Bugler 


Company  F,  138th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Very,  France,  September 
26,  1918.  Bugler  Coff  was  a  member  of  liaison 
group,  who  worked  their  way  1,000  yards  in  advance 
of  their  first  wave.  Surrounded  by  enemy  machine- 
guns,  Bugler  Coff,  accompanied  by  two  more 
soldiers,  silenced  two  machine  guns  and  took  23 
prisoners.  Seriously  gassed  he  persisted  in  remain- 
ing in  the  fight,  until  exhausted.  Home  address, 
Julian  Coff,  brother,  3043  Fair  Avenue,  St.  Louis, 
Mo. 

COFFEY,  LUKE Private 

Company  F,  108th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ronssoy,  France,  September 
28,  1918.  He  displayed  rare  courage  in  leaving 
shelter  and  going  into  an  open  field  under  heavy 
shell  and  machine-gun  fire  and  rescuing  wounded 
soldiers  of  another  regiment. 

An  oak  leaf  cluster,  to  be  worn  with  the  disting- 
uished service  cross,  is  awarded  Pvt.  Coffey  for  the 
following  act  of  extraordinary  heroism  in  action 
near  Ronssoy,  France,  September  29,  1918.  When 
all  the  other  members  of  his  squad  had  been  killed 
or  wounded,  he  picked  up  an  automatic  rifle  and 
advanced  alone  against  an  enemy  position.  Home 
address,  Joseph  Coffey,  father,  306  East  126th 
Street,  New  York  City. 

COFFMAN,  RALPH  L Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  B,  15th  Machine  Gun 
Battalion.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action 
near  Brieulles,  France,  November  4,  1918.  When 
his  advance  had  been  held  up  by  an  enemy  machine 
gun,  having  been  advised  that  the  crew  manning 
the  gun  would  die  rather  than  surrender, 
Sergt.  Coffman  alone  attacked  the  gun.  His  at- 
tempt proved  fatal,  for  he  was  killed  before  reaching 
the  gun.  His  action,  however,  enabled  his  platoon 
to  overcome  the  resistance  without  further  serious 
loss.  Next  of  kin,  J.  M.  Coffman,  father,  New 
Cambria,  Mo. 

COGSWELL,  JULIUS  C.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Company  G,  6th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  Hav- 
ing been  previously  wounded  in  the  bombardment 
of  La  Cense  Farm,  France,  he  refused  to  be 
evacuated,  and  handled  his  platoon  with  marked 
bravery  and  skill  in  an  assault  on  a  formidable  ma- 
chine-gun position  until  seriously  wounded  on  June 
6,  1918.  Home  address,  W.  H.  Cogswell,  father, 
Charleston,  S.  C. 

COHEE,  ORA  J First  Lieutenant 

Chaplain,  34th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Rembercourt,  France,  Nov- 
ember 1-2, 1918.  Chaplain  Cohee  worked  untiring- 
ly, under  constant  artillery  fire,  for  two  days,  in 
charge  of  the  stretcher  bearers,  personally  assisted 
in  carrying  wounded  men  to  safety.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Ora  J.  Cohee,  504  South  Green  Street, 
Crawfordsville,  Ind. 


DISTINGUISHED  SERVICE  OEjOSS 


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COHEN,  ABRAHAM Private 

Attached  to  Sanitary  Troops,  103d  Infantry. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Verdun, 
France,  November  9,  1918.  After  three  others 
had  failed  in  the  attempt  and  were  wounded,  Pvt. 
Cohen  went  out  under  terrific  machine-gun  fire  and 
gave  first  aid  to  a  wounded  soldier.  Home  address, 
Rev.  A.  H.  Wheelock,  guardian,  Great  Plain 
Avenue,  Needman,  Mass. 

COHEN,  FRANK  J Private 

Headquarters  Company,  107th  Field  Artillery. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Baslieux, 
France,  September  5,  1918.  On  duty  with  an 
officer  at  an  observation  poat  far  in  advance  of  the 
Infantry  line,  he  exposed  himself  to  heavy  machine- 
gun  fire  to  obtain  stretcher  and  bandages  when 
the  officer  was  hit  by  a  machine-gun  bullet.  The 
officer's  wound  having  proved  fatal,  Pvt.  Cohen, 
the  following  day,  volunteered  to  go  out  and  assist 
in  bringing  back  the  body,  being  constantly  sub- 
jected to  enemy  fire.  Home  address,  Samuel  Cohen, 
father,  76  Arthur  Street,  Pittsburgh,  Pa. 

COHN,  DAVID  H.  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  363d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Spitaals  Bosschen,  Belgium, 
October  31,  1918.  When  his  company  met  with 
determined  resistance  from  enemy  machine  guns 
and  snipers,  Lieut.  Cohn,  being  the  only  officer 
remaining  with  his  company,  undertook  a  dangerous 
reconnaissance  himself  rather  than  assign  the  mis- 
sion to  others,  and  while  so  engaged  was  mortally 
wounded.  Next  of  kin,  Herman  Cohn,  father, 
628  South  Walnut  Street,  Spokane,  Wash. 

COHN,  EUGENE  S Captain 

364th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Exmorieux  Farm,  France,  October  2, 
1918.  After  being  painfully  wounded  by  shrapnel, 
Capt.  Cohn  refused  to  go  to  the  rear  and  remained 
on  duty  with  his  company  in  the  front  line  without 
medical  attention  for  54  hours.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Marthena  R.  Cohn,  wife,  R.  F.  D.  No.  6,  Seattle, 
Wash. 

COLE,  ALAN  RAMSAY  .  Second  Lieutenant 
16th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Soissons,  France,  July  18,  1918.  Al- 
though W9\inded  early  in  the  morning,  he  continued 
to  lead  his  platoon  in  the  front  wave,  personally 
silencing  machine-gun  nests,  displaying  wonderful 
courage,  leadership,  and  devotion  to  duty  during 
the  entire  operations.  He  remained  with  his 
platoon  until  ordered  to  the  rear  by  his  battalion 
commander.  Home  addrress,  H.  E.  Cole,  father, 
Bridgton.  Me. 

COLE,  CHARLES  E Private 

Company  F,  359th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Borrut,  France,  November 
1,  1918.  Under  heavy  machine-gun  fire  Pvt.  Cole 
organized  two  broken  platoons  and  guided  them  into 
position.  Through  two  days  of  strong  operation 
he  acted  as  runner,  carrying  messages  to  the  front, 
and  returning  with  valuable  information,  at  all 
times  exposed  to  severe  shell  and  machine-gun 
fire.  Home  address,  Mrs.  James  Newberg,  aunt, 
5915  South  Calumet  Avenue,  Chicago,  111. 

COLE,  EDWARD  B Major 

Deceased.  6th  Machine  Gun  Battalion,  6th 
Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  In  the  Bois  de  Belleau, 
France,  on  June  6,  1918,  his  unusual  heroism  in 
leading  his  company  under  heavy  fire  enabled  it 
to  fight  with  exceptional  effectiveness.  He  person- 
ally worked  fearlessly  until  he  was  mortally 
wounded.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Edward  B.  Cole, 
wife,  22  Strathmore  Road,  Brookline,  Mass. 


COLE,  JAMES  E Private 

Company  B,  6th  Machine  Gun  Battalion. 
U.  S.  M.  C.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action 
near  Beaumont,  France,  November  10,  1918. 
Pvt.  Cole  was  painfully  wounded  in  the  foot  by  a 
bursting  shell  which  killed  or  wounded  all  the 
members  of  his  gun  crew,  but,  as  soon  as  he  had 
obtained  first  aid  treatment,  he  immediately 
returned  to  his  comrades  and  worked  all  night 
under  heavy  shell  fire  at  carrying  wounded  to  the 
dressing  station.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Anna  Cole, 
R.  F.  D.,  Port  Jervis,  N.  J. 

COLEBANK,  PHILIP  R.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  147th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ivoiry,  France,  September 
29,  1918.  This  officer  with  two  soldiers  went 
out  in  the  face  of  heavy  machine-gun  and  artillery 
fire  to  bring  in  a  wounded  soldier.  As  they  reached 
the  wounded  man  a  shell  burst,  killing  him 
instantly.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Emma  R.  Colebank, 
wife,  2905  Robertson  Avenue,  Cincinnati,  Ohio. 

COLEMAN,  CARROLL  J.  ... 

.  .  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  H,  311th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Grand  Pre,  France,  October 
17,  1918,  and  November  1,  1918.  With  another 
soldier,  Pvt.  Coleman  went  out  twenty-five  yards 
in  advance  of  the  front  line,  under  severe  shell  and 
machine-gun  fire,  and  carried  to  shelter  a  wounded 
comrade.  After  administering  first  aid,  they  car- 
ried him  four  kilometers  to  the  dressing  station 
across  fields  exposed  to  heavy  hostile  fire.  On 
November  1,  Pvt.  Coleman  went  through  heavy 
artillery  and  machine-gun  fire  and  assisted  in  car- 
rying his  commanding  officer,  who  had  been  wound- 
ed, to  the  Aid  Station.  Upon  his  return,  though 
nearly  exhausted,  he  volunteered  to  go  back  with 
an  ammunition  detail.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary 
Coleman,  mother,  Post  Office  Box  91,  Shodack 
Landing,  N.  Y. 

COLEMAN,  RUFUS  M Private 

Company  B,  115th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Verdun,  France,  October 
8-24,  1918.  In  the  Verdun  sector,  east  of  Meuse, 
Pvt.  Coleman  volunteered  on  several  occasions, 
during  a  heavy  barrage,  to  take  messages  to  the 
battalion  commander.  He  at  all  times  disregarded 
his  personal  safety,  and  his  splendid  work  was  an 
inspiration  to  all  those  associated  with  him.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Olive  J.  Coleman,  mother,  Weleetka, 
Okla. 

COLEMAN,  WALLACE  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Air  Service,  pilot,  Obseravtion  Group,  4th  Corps. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Jaulny 
France,  September  12-13,  1918.  On  September  12 
Lieut.  Coleman,  pilot,  and  Second  Lieut.  William 
Belzer,  observer,  while  on  an  artillery  surveillance 
mission  were  attacked  by  an  enemy  plane.  They 
waited  until  the  enemy  was  at  close  range  and  then 
fired  50  rounds  directly  into  the  vital  parts  of  the 
enemy  machine,  which  was  seen  to  disappear  out 
of  control.  The  next  day  Lieuts.  Belzer  and  Cole- 
man, while  on  a  reconnaisance  mission,  were  at- 
tacked by  seven  enemy  aircraft.  They  unhesi- 
tatingly opened  fire,  but,  owing  to  their  guns  being 
jammed,  were  forced  to  withdraw  to  our  lines, 
where,  clearing  the  jam,  they  returned  to  finish  the 
mission.  Their  guns  again  jammed,  and  they  were 
driven  back  by  a  large  patrol  of  enemy  planes. 
After  skillful  maneuvering  they  succeeded  in  putting 
one  gun  into  use  and  returned  a  third  time,  only  to 
be  driven  back.  Undaunted,  they  returned  the 
fourth  time  and  accomplished  their  mission,  trans- 
mitting valuable  information  to  the  Infantry  head- 
quarters. Home  address,  P.  B.  Coleman,  father, 
1625  Boyd  Avenue,  Racine,  Wis. 


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HEROES  ALL 


COLFLESH,  ROBERT Corporal 

Company  M,  7th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Fossoy,  France,  July  14, 
1918.  After  his  men  had  been  caught  in  an  intense 
artillery  shelling,  Corp.  Colflesh,  although  wounded, 
refused  to  seek  shelter  until  all  his  men  had  taken 
cover.  While  aiding  the  last  man  into  a  trench  he 
received  a  second  wound.  Home  address,  F.  H. 
Colflesh,  777  West  Fourteenth  Street,  Des  Moines, 
Iowa. 

COLLETTE,  JOE  .  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  L,  166th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Sedan,  France,  November  7, 
1918.  After  his  company  had  taken  up  a  position 
and  were  waiting  for  orders,  Pvt.  Collette,  in  the 
absence  of  the  company's  runners,  volunteered  and 
carried  all  messages  to  and  from  the  battalion  post 
of  command  some  800  yards  distant.  His  route  lay 
over  a  steep  hillside  subjected  to  a  heavy  concentra- 
tion of  artillery  machine-gun  and  sniper  fire.  He 
continued  to  carry  messages  after  learning  that  the 
enemy  had  the  exact  range  of  the  post  of  command 
and  a  shell  struck  the  building,  killing  several  of 
the  men.  Having  had  nothing  to  eat  for  36  hours, 
he  finally  fell,  completely  exhausted.  Home  ad- 
dress, Alfred  Collette,  father,  Dayton,  Minn. 

COLLEY,  DWIGHT  T Captain 

104th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Bois  d'Haumont,  France,  October  16, 
1918.  On  Oct9ber  16  Capt.  Colley,  then  second  lieu- 
tenant, led  his  company  to  the  enemy's  trenches 
despite  the  failure  of  supporting  tanks  to  advance. 
After  the  order  to  withdraw  had  been  given,  he  re- 
mained on  the  field,  personally  superintending  the 
removal  of  every  wounded  man.  He  crawled  along 
the  ground  for  a  long  distance,  under  the  close 
range  fire  of  enemy  machine  guns,  in  order  to  make 
sure  that  no  wounded  men  had  been  left  behind. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Elsie  N.  Colley,  wife,  Nayatt, 
R.I. 

COLLEY,  THOMAS  C.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Company  A,  308th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Stonne,  France,  November  6, 
1918.  Though  wounded,  Lieut.  Colley  voluntarily 
went  through  shell  fire  and  gave  first  aid  to  the 
wounded  members  of  his  platoon,  thereby  receiv- 
ing additional  wounds.  Next  of  kin,  R.  L.  Colley, 
brother,  922  Navarro  Avenue,  Mart,  Tex. 

COLLIER,  CLIVE  C Corporal 

Company  D,  359th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Villers-devant-Dun,  France, 
November  1-2,  1918.  Corp.  Collier  courageously 
led  his  squad  through  heavy  machine-gun  and  ar- 
tillery fire  and  drove  off  several  machine-gun  crews. 
Next  day  after  being  wounded  by  fire  from  a  heavy 
Maxim  gun,  he  continued  the  advance,  captured 
the  gun,  killed  one  of  the  crew,  and  took  two  pris- 
oners. Home  address,  William  H.  Collier,  brother, 
Goose  Creek,  Texas. 

COLLINGE,  PERCY  T.  .  Sergeant  (First  Class) 
Medical  Detachment,  316th  Engineers.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Very,  France, 
October  1-2,  1918.  He  courageously  and  skillfully 
directed  his  men  in  giving  aid  to  wounded  soldiers 
under  heavy  shell  fire.  After  being  wounded  he 
continued  on  duty  until  weariness  forced  him  to  go 
to  the  hospital.  Within  two  days  he  was  again  with 
his  detachment.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Maude  M. 
Collinge,  McMinnville,  Ore. 

COLLINS,  EMMETT  E Sergeant 

Deceased.  Machine-Gun  Company,  168th  Infan- 
try. For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  the 
Ourcq  River,  France,  July  28,  1918.  After  being 
wounded,  Sergeant  Collins  voluntarily  returned  to 
his  company  as  soon  as  he  had  received  first  aid,  and 


fought  courageously  until  he  was  killed.  Next  of 
kin,  Mrs.  Fannie  Collins,  815  East  Pennsylvania 
Avenue,  Des  Moines,  Iowa. 

COLLINS,  IRUM  Q Private 

Company  D,  114th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Verdun,  France,  October 
12-17,  1918.  He  displayed  exceptional  bravery 
carrying  messages  as  a  runner  through  barrage  fire 
and  gassed  areas  with  heroic  devotion  to  duty  until 
he  was  finally  overcome  by  gas.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Lydia  Collins,  P.  O.  Box  163,  Sterling,  Mich. 

COLLINS,  JAMES  H Private 

Company  L,  308th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  west  of  St.  Juvin,  France,  October 
16,  1918.  Pvt.  Collins,  with  another  soldier,  volun- 
teered to  cross  a  level  open  space  for  600  yards, 
swept  by  converging  machine-gun  fire,  to  deliver  a 
message  to  the  front  line,  undeterred  by  the  knowl- 
edge that  six  other  soldiers  had  been  wounded  in  a 
similar  attempt.  Crawling  from  one  shell  hole  to 
another,  he  succeeded  in  reaching  the  front  line 
and  delivering  the  message.  Home  address, 
Thomas  Collins,  father,  Sag  Harbor,  N.  Y. 

COLLINS,  JAMES  P.  ...  First  Sergeant 
Company  D,  312th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Grand-pre,  France,  October 
23,  1918.  Upon  his  own  initiative  Sergt.  Collins 
crossed  an  open  field  heavily  swept  by  machine-gun 
fire,  and,  assisted  by  two  other  soldiers,  carried  to 
shelter  his  company  commander,  who  had  been  mor- 
tally wounded.  Home  address,  Owen  Collins, 
father,  1204^  Railroad  Street,  Franklin,  Pa. 

COLLINS,  PATRICK  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
167th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Sergy,  France,  July  31,  1918.  Being  in- 
formed that  a  wounded  man  was  lying  in  No  Man's 
Land,  Lieut.  Collins,  then  sergeant,  immediately 
volunteered  and,  with  Pvt.  Pitts,  went  to  his  aid. 
The  intense  fire  of  the  enemy  necessitated  crawling 
the  entire  distance.  While  on  the  return  trip  the 
wounded  man  was  hit  by  a  machine-gun  bullet  and 
instantly  killed,  but  these  two  men  brought  in  the 
dead  body,  crawling  with  great  difficulty  over  the 
shell-torn  ground.  Home  address,  Miss  Nellie 
Collins,  care  of  Messrs.  Revington  (Ltd.)  Denny 
Street,  Tralee,  Ireland. 

COLLINS,  ROBERT  L Sergeant 

Company  L,  305th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  la  Naza,  France, 
October  5,  1918.  In  the  face  of  heavy  machine-gun 
fire  and  grenades,  he  went  forward  with  three  other 
soldiers  and  brought  back  five  seriously  wounded 
men  to  a  point  where  they  could  be  given  first-aid 
treatment.  With  utter  disregard  for  his  personal 
safety,  he  displayed  coolness  and  good  judgment 
effecting  the  rescue.  Home  address,  Margaret 
Miller,  sister,  190  Hewett  Street,  Bridgeport,  Conn. 

COLLINS,  WILBUR  M Captain 

327th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Chatel-Ch6h6ry,  France,  October  8, 
1918.  After  the  barrage  had  failed  to  fall  in  time, 
he  led  his  platoon  into  the  face  of  machine-gun  fire, 
personally  capturing  one  gun  and  turning  it  on  the 
enemy,  causing  them  to  flee  in  disorder.  Having 
reached  his  objective,  he  organized  his  positions 
under  a  heavy  artillery  barrage.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Wilbur  M.  Collins,  wife,  Spring  and  Oak 
Streets,  Macon,  Ga. 

COLONNA,  THOMS Private 

Company  F,  312th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Grand-pre,  France,  October  17, 
1918.  Upon  being  wounded  by  a  shell,  Pvt. 
Colonna  refused  to  go  to  the  rear,  but  remained  on 
the  firing  line  against  the  advice  of  his  commanding 


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officer,  dressing  the  wounds  of  tw9  comrades. 
Home  address,  Leo  Reillo,  313  Pacific  Avenue, 
Jersey  City,  N.  J. 

COLTON,  JAMES  STANLEY  Second  Lieutenant 
116th  Engineers.  From  August  4  to  6,  1918,  he 
successfully  carried  out  a  reconnoissance  for  the 
location  of  possible  bridge  sites  across  the  River 
Vesle,  near  Fismes,  France.  He  was  constantly 
under  heavy  shell  fire,  and  was  frequently  harassed 
by  fire  from  hidden  machine-gun  nests  in  the  town. 
Nevertheless,  he  passed  beyond  our  furthest  lines 
and  secured  the  desired  information.  He  was 
wounded  before  his  mission  was  accomplished,  but 
refused  to  return  to  his  battalion  until  he  had  made 
his  reconnoissance  and  had  been  relieved  by  another 
detail.  Home  address,  W.  H.  Colton,  547  South 
Madison  Avenue,  Pasadena,  Cal. 

COLVILLE,  GEORGE,  JR.  ...  Corporal 
Machine  Gun  Company,  354th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Remonville, 
France,  November  1,  1918.  Corp.  Colville  (then 
private,  first  class)  was  a  member  of  a  machine-gun 
crew  firing  at  close  range  from  a  shell  hole  in  an 
open  field,  when  their  gun  became  disabled.  There- 
upon he  and  two  other  soldiers  advanced  with 
pistols  upon  the  enemy  machine-gun  nest,  at  which 
they  had  been  firing,  and  captured  it  with  three 
guns  and  nine  prisoners.  Putting  one  of  the  cap- 
tured guns  into  immediate  action  against  the 
enemy,  they  enabled  the  Infantry  to  advance  with 
a  minimum  of  casualties.  Home  address,  George 
Colville,  father,  217  East  Chicago  Street,  Marceline, 
Mo. 

COLVIN,  DAVID  P.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  Company  E,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M. 
C.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  in  the  Bois 
deBelleau,  France,  June  13,  1918.  With  another 
soldier,  Lieutenant  Colvin  advanced  under  the 
fire  of  an  enemy  machine  gun,  killed  four  of 
the  crew  and  captured  the  gun.  Home  address, 
Catherine  Quigley,  405  Foster  Street,  Greensburg, 
Pa. 

COMBS,  STEVE Corporal 

Deceased.  Company  A,  4th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Cunel,  France, 
October  16,  1918.  After  all  his  superior  officers 
and  non-commissioned  officers  were  killed  or 
wounded,  Corp.  Combs  took  command  of  the  pla- 
toon and  pushed  forward,  capturing  a  machine  gun 
and  its  crew.  Although  being  mortally  wounded  a 
short  time  afterwards,  he  constantly  called  to  his 
companions  to  continue  the  advance  until  he  lost 
consciousness.  N«xt  of  kin,  Mary  Palmer,  sister, 
Tallega,  Ky. 

COMFORT,  CHARLES  W.,  JR.  .  .  Major 
Medical  Corps,  102d  Infantry.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  at  Seicheprey,  France,  April 
20,  1918.  Major  Comfort  administered  first-aid  for 
36  hours,  without  rest  or  relief,  to  numerous 
wounded  in  the  open,  almost  constantly  under 
heavy  artillery  fire,  and  assisted  in  their  evacuation 
thereby  setting  an  example  of  heroic  performance 
of  his  duties  under  the  most  trying  circumstances. 
A  bronze  oak  leaf  is  awarded  to  Major  Comfort  for 
the  following  act  of  extraordinary  heroism:  On 
September  26,  1918,  near  Marcheville,  France,  he 
displayed  the  highest  courage  and  devotion  to  duty 
being  continually  present  on  the  front  line  adminis- 
tering first-aid  to  the  wounded  under  violent  artil- 
lery and  machine-gun  fire.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Charles  W.  Comfort,  1190  Chapel  Street,  New 
Haven,  Conn. 

COMFORT,  WILLIS  E Captain 

Deceased.  16th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Soisspns,  France,  July  18, 
1918.  After  being  severely  injured  he  refused  to  be 


evacuated,  but  energetically  led  his  company  for- 
ward to  its  objective  and  maintained  it  there  until 
he  was  mortally  wounded.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  L.  L. 
Comfort,  mother,  Kit  Carson,  Colo. 

CONATY,  CHARLES  C Chaplain 

lllth  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Crezancy,  France,  July  16,  1918.  With- 
out regard  for  his  personal  safety  Chaplain  Conaty, 
under  intense  shell  fire,  following  the  attack  of  his 
troops  from  Crezancy  to  the  Marne  River,  attended 
the  wounded  and  throughout  the  night  searched  and 
assisted  in  carrying  wounded  to  the  dressing 
station.  Home  address,  Francis  P.  Conaty,  33 
Hodes  Avenue,  Taunton,  Mass. 

CONDIT,  GEORGE  W.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Medical  Department,  353d  Infantry.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  Barricourt,  France, 
November  2-3,  1918.  Undeterred  by  seeing  another 
man  killed  in  attempting  to  reach  a  wounded  sol- 
dier, who  was  lying  in  the  open  100  yards  from  a 
wood,  Pvt.  Condit  fearlessly  exposed  himself  to  fire 
from  enemy  snipers  and  machine  guns,  and  suc- 
ceeded in  carrying  the  wounded  soldier  to  shelter. 
Throughout  the  attack  of  November  2-3,  Pvt.  Con- 
dit worked  under  severe  machine-gun  fire  without 
cover,  in  dressing  wounds  after  all  other  first-aid 
men  had  become  casualties.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Alice  Condit.  mother,  R.  F.  D.  No.  1,  Troy,  Kan. 

CONDIT,  PHILLIP  H.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
7th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Cunel,  France,  October  11,  1918.  With 
marked  bravery,  Lieutenant  Condit  led  two  pla- 
toons under  withering  machine-gun  fire  in  an  attack 
on  a  machine-gun  nest,  and  succeeded  in  killing 
the  entire  enemy  crew,  including  an  officer.  His 
company  commander  having  been  wounded,  he 
organized  his  company's  sector  in  a  shallow  enemy 
trench,  which  had  ben  captured,  and  for  two  days 
held  this  position  against  repeated  hostile  counter- 
attacks, inspiring  his  men  by  his  courage  and  cheer- 
ful bearing  in  the  face  of  hardships.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  P.  H.  Condit,  wife,  86  South  Clinton  Street, 
East  Orange,  N.  J. 

CONE,  BEN Corpora 

Deceased.  Company  I,  6th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M. 
C.  On  June  6,  1918,  in  the  Bois  de  Belleau,  France, 
he  showed  exceptional  heroism  and  coolness  by  ad- 
vancing with  an  automatic  rifle  on  a  strongly  de- 
fended enemy  machine  gun  which  he  knew  it  was 
necessary  to  silence.  He  was  killed  while  fearlessly 
going  forward  in  this  endeavor.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs. 
Bertha  Cone,  mother,  324  McGraw  Avenue, 
Detroit,  Mich. 

CONKLIN,  MATHEW  E.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
310th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  St.  Juvin,  France,  October  16,  1918. 
Lieut.  Conklin  was  wounded  while  leading  his  com- 
pany in  advance,  but  continued  to  lead  his  men 
across  an  open  area  under  a  heavy  machine-gun  and 
artillery  fire,  wading  the  Agran  River,  and  took  his 
position  on  a  hillside  where  he  directed  the  digging 
in  of  his  company,  before  he  would  be  evacuated. 
Home  address,  Elbert  E.  Conklin,  220  Furman 
Street,  Syracuse,  N.  Y. 

CONN,  ROBINS  L.  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
308th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Revillon,  France,  September  10,  1918. 
Lieut.  Conn  volunteered,  and,  with  two  soldiers, 
went  on  a  patrol  for  the  purpose  of  capturing  pris- 
oners. They  crawled  forward  to  within  a  few  yards 
of  the  enemy  lines,  overpowered  two  sentries  and 
succeeded  in  delivering  them  to  the  battalion  com- 
mander, despite  the  fact  that  the  enemy  put  down 
a  heavy  barrage  of  rifle  fire  and  fire  grenades.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Martha  S.  Conn,  mother,  350  West 
Fifty-fifth  Street,  New  York,  N.  Y. 


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HEROES  ALL 


CONNELL,  ANDREW  F Sergeant 

Deceased.  101st  Ambulance  Company.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  at  Saulx,  September 
26,  1918.  Sergt.  Connell  labored  unceasingly 
throughout  the  engagement  treating  and  evacuating 
the  wounded  soldiers  in  the  advanced  areas.  He 
made  repeated  trips  through  an  intense  barrage  and 
was  again  returning  to  duty  at  the  front  after  a  trip 
through  exceptionally  heavy  fire  when  he  was  killed 
by  an  exploding  shell.  Next  of  kin,  Joseph  Connell, 
father,  190  North  Main  Street,  Rochester,  N.  H. 

CONNELLY,  FRANCIS  J Sergeant 

Company  A,  301st  Battalion  Tank  Corps.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt, 
France,  September  29,  1918.  Sergt  Connelly  was 
on  duty  as  gunner  in  a  tank,  whose  track  was  broken 
by  a  direct  hit  from  an  enemy  shell.  Because  of  the 
heavy  machine-gun  fire  it  was  impossible  to  repair 
the  track,  but  Sergt.  Connelly,  accompanied  by 
another  soldier,  left  the  tank,  picked  up  some  rifles, 
and  crawling  through  the  trenches  and  brush  to  the 
rear  of  the  machine-gun  position  killed  four  of  the 
enemy  crew.  They  then  returned  to  the  tank  and 
assisted  in  repairing  the  track  under  heavy  shell 
fire.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Margaret  Connelly, 
mother,  540  Old  Elm  Street,  Conshohocken,  Pa. 

CONNELLY,  JAMES  A.  .  .  Sergeant-Pilot 
French  Air  Service.  For  extraordinary  heroism 
in  action  near  Suippes,  France,  September  6,  1918. 
An  American  pilot,  serving  with  the  French  Army, 
Sergt.-pilot  Connelly  attacked  a  formation  of 
twelve  enemy  planes  (Fokker  type),  shooting  down 
the  Flight  Commander  and  forcing  the  remainder 
to  seek  safety.  He  continued  with  the  unequal 
combat  until  his  ammunition  was  exhausted. 

CONNELLY,  MICHAEL  F.  .  .  .  Private 
Headquarters  Company,  125th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Romaggte, 
France,  October  10-13,  1918.  Pvt.  Connelly,  acting 
as  battalion  runner,  repeatedly  crossed  the  valley 
between  hill  258  and  Lacote  Dame  Marie,  a  distance 
of  500  yards,  swept  continually  by  machine-gun 
and  sniper  fire.  Home  address,  Ralph  T.  Ward, 
friend,  1217  North  Chestnut  Street,  Lansing,  Mich. 

CONNETTE,  FRED Private 

Company  F,  125th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  the  Bois  les  Jomblets,  north- 
east of  Chateau-Thierry,  France,  July  31,  1918. 
While  advancing  with  the  first  wave  under  heavy 
machine-gun  fire  and  artillery  barrage,  he  was 
severely  wounded.  Knowing  there  was  a  machine 
gun  nest  directly  in  front  of  him,  which  was  de- 
cimating the  company  by  its  fire,  he  disregarded 
his  injuries,  went  forward,  and  killed  the  machine 
gunner  and  captured  the  machine  gun.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Margaret  Connett,  mother,  80 
Pacific  Avenue,  Detroit,  Mich. 

CONNORS,  JOHN Corporal 

Deceased.  Company  H,  38th  Infantry.  On  the 
river  bank,  near  Chateau-Thierry,  France,  July  15, 
1918,  he  commanded  a  squad  that  kept  two  ma- 
chine-guns in  operation  to  prevent  Germans  landing 
until  all  in  the  group  were  killed.  He  was  the  last 
to  fall,  being  shot  as  he  was  in  the  act  of  throwing  a 
hand  grenade  into  a  boat  filled  with  the  enemy. 
Next  of  kin,  John  Connors,  father,  154  Water  Street, 
Pawtucket,  R.  I. 

CONOVER,  HARVEY  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Air  Service,  pilot,  3d  Observation  group. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Con- 
senvoye,  France,  October  27,  1918.  Flying  at 
an  altitude  of  less  than  50  meters  over  enemy  artil- 
lery and  machine  guns,  which  were  constantly  firing 
on  him,  Lieut.  Conover  and  his  observer  staked  the 
American  front  lines  and  gave  valuable  informa- 


tion and  assistance  to  the  advancing  infantry. 
Although  suffering  from  two  severe  wounds,  and 
with  a  seriously  damaged  plane,  he  delivered  a 
harassing  fire  on  six  enemy  machine-gun  nests  which 
were  checking  the  advance  of  the  ground  troops, 
and  successfully  drove  off  the  crews  of  four  guns  and 
silenced  the  other  two.  He  then  made  a  safe  land- 
ing and  forwarded  his  information  to  division  head- 
quarters before  seeking  medical  aid.  Home  address, 
L.  P.  Conover,  father,  Hinsdale,  111. 

CONOVER,  HOWARD  R Private 

Company  A,  312th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Grand-Pre,  France,  October 
20,  1918.  Although  painfully  wounded  in  the  hand 
Pvt.  Conover  went  to  the  assistance  of  a  wounded 
comrade  who  was  lying  helpless  in  an  exposed  posi- 
tion. He  carried  him  from  the  front  a  distance  of 
400  yards  on  his  back,  and  when  forced  to  relinquish 
his  burden  because  of  exhaustion,  he  informed  and 
directed  stretcher  bearers,  thus  assuring  the  safety 
of  his  comrade.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Sarah  E.  Con- 
over,  26  Montgomery  Place,  Trenton,  N.  J. 

CONRAD,  ROBERT  Y Captain 

Deceased.  116th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Samogneaux,  France, 
October  8,  1918.  Capt.  Conrad  led  his  company 
in  an  assault,  capturing  many  prisoners  and  mach- 
ine guns.  He  continually  inspired  his  men  by 
utter  disregard  of  danger  and  was  mortally 
wounded  while  leading  a  charge  on  a  machine- 
gun  nest.  Nest  of  kin,  Mrs.  Robert  Y.  Conrad, 
Winchester,  Va. 

CONROY,  LAWRENCE  ....  Mechanic 
Company  I,  312th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Grand-Pre,  France,  October 
23,  1918.  Seeing  a  comrade  lying  wounded  in  front 
of  our  lines,  Mechanic  Conroy  voluntarily  made  his 
way  forward  and  rescued  the  man  from  direct 
machine-gun  fire.  After  all  platoon  leaders  had  be- 
come casualties,  he  assumed  command  and  very 
creditably  directed  the  action  throughout  the  entire 
attack.  Next  of  kin,  Andrew  Conroy,  father,  79 
Joseph  Street,  Newark,  N.  J. 

CONSIDINE,  FRANCIS  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  A,  308th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  La  Harazee,  France,  Sep- 
tember 26,  1918.  As  acting  corporal,  Pvt.  Con- 
sidine  was  in  charge  of  a  group  which  ran  upon  an 
enemy  machine-gun  nest  in  a  swamp.  Although 
wounded  in  one  foot  by  a  machine-gun  bullet, 
and  in  the  other  foot  by  a  grenade,  he  continued 
to  hold  his  post  and  encouraged  his  men  until 
assistance  came.  Home  address,  John  Considine, 
father,  179  Baylston  Street,  Watertown,  N.  Y. 

CONWAY,  JAMES Private 

Company  C,  58th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  NantUlois,  France,  Septem- 
ber 29,  1918.  Pvt.  Conway,  a  company  runner, 
repeatedly  volunteered  for  the  most  dangerous 
missions,  carrying  messages  through  enemy  ma- 
chine, gun  and  shell  fire  on  numerous  occasions. 
Several  days  later,  when  his  ear  drum  was  broken 
by  concussion  from  a  bursting  shell  he  refused  to 
go  to  the  rear  for  treatment  but  remained  on  duty 
until  his  company  was  relieved.  Home  address, 
Miss  Nellie  Conway,  sister,  6  Olive  Street,  New- 
buryport,  Mass. 

COOK,  EVERETT  R Captain 

Pilot,  Air  Service,  91st  Aero  Squadron.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Damvillers, 
France,  September  26,  1918.  While  on  a  photo- 
graphic mission  in  the  vicinity  of  Damvillers 
which  necessitated  a  penetration  of  20  kilometers 
within  the  enemy  lines,  Capt.  Cook  was  attacked 
by  seven  enemy  pursuit  planes,  and  his  plane  waa 


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riddled  with  bullets.  In  spite  of  the  attack  he 
continued  on  his  mission,  turning  only  for  our 
lines  when  his  observer  had  secured  photographs 
of  great  military  value.  In  the  combat  one  enemy 
aircraft  was  destroyed.  Home  address,  Mrs.  J.  E. 
Cook,  232  Floyd  Avenue,  Toledo,  Ohio. 

COOK,  FRANK  B.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
4th  Engineers.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Ville  Savoy,  France,  August  11,  1918. 
Lieut.  Cook  directed  the  construction  of  an  artillery 
bridge  on  the  Vesle  River  under  constant  machine- 
gun  and  shell  fire,  set  a  splendid  example  to  the 
members  of  his  command  by  his  disregard  of  danger. 
On  the  morning  of  August  11  he  was  wounded 
while  personally  .looking  after  the  safety  of  an  out- 
guard  during  a  heavy  enemy  bombardment. 
Home  address,  Frank  B.  Cook,  father,  Oakland,  Cal. 

COOK,  FRED  A Major 

Deceased.  23d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne-a-Arnes,  France, 
October  3-9,  1918.  Led  his  battalion  in  an  attack, 
although  exposed  to  machine-gun  fire  from  both 
flanks  and  front,  steadying  and  encouraging  his 
men  by  his  fearless  example.  He  was  instantly 
killed  while  directing  the  reduction  of  a  strongly 
entrenched  machine-gun  position.  Next  of  kin, 
Mrs.  F.  A.  Cook,  Croton  on  Hudson,  N.  Y. 


COOK,  HOWARD  C. 


Private 


95th  Company,  6th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Thiaucourt, 
France,  September  15,  1918.  Private  Cook  repeat- 
edly volunteered  and  carried  messages  for  his  bat- 
talion commander  through  severe  machine-gun  and 
artillery  fire.  He  also  exposed  himself  in  an  open 
field  for  several  hours  under  fire,  in  order  to  locate 
enemy  snipers  and  machine-gun  nests.  Next  of  kin, 
Mrs.  Olive  Burton  Cook,  mother,  6008  Calumet 
Avenue,  Chicago,  111. 

COOK,  H.  WEIR Captain 

Air  Service,  94th  Aero  Squadron.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  Dole, 
France,  August  1,  1918.  Sighting  six  enemy  mono- 
place  planes  at  an  altitude  of  3,  500  meters,  Capt. 
Cook,  attacked  them  despite  their  numerical 
superiorty,  shooting  down  one  and  driving  off  the 
others.  For  the  following  act  of  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Crepion,  France,  October 
30,  1918,  Capt.  Cook  is  awarded  a  bar  to  be  worn 
with  the  distinguished  service  cross.  Capt.  Cook 
attacked  three  enemy  biplace  planes  at  an  altitude 
of  1,000  meters.  After  a  few  minutes  of  severe 
fighting  his  guns  jammed,  but  after  clearing  the 
jam  he  returned  to  the  attack,  shot  down  one  of  his 
adversaries  in  flames,  and  forced  the  other  two  to 
retire  to  their  own  lines.  Home  address,  Dr.  B.  H. 
Cook,  father,  1327  Jackson  Street,  Anderson,  Ind. 

COOK,  LLOYD  H Captain 

7th  Machine-Gun  Battalion.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  the  Bois  Claires  Chene, 
France,  October  20,  1918.  After  marching  all  night 
to  his  company's  position  for  the  initial  attack, 
Captain  Cook  personally  led  the  advance  upon  the 
enemy,  inspiring  his  men  by  his  bravery  and  deter- 
mination, frequently  going  ahead  of  his  company  to 
reconnoiter  its  position.  Even  after  being  wounded 
in  the  leg  by  machine-gun  fire,  he  continued  forward 
until  he  received  two  more  wounds.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Lloyd  H.  Cook,  wife,  1067  First  Avenue,  Salt 
Lake  City,  Utah. 

COOK,  ROBERT  P Sergeant 

Company  G,  120th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt,  France,  Septem- 
ber 29,  1918.  When  his  platoon  was  held  up  by 
machine-gun  fire  during  an  advance,  although 
suffering  from  a  painful  machine-gun  bullet  wound 
in  the  hand,  he  personally  killed  the  gunner  and 


put  the  gun  out  of  action,  thus  permitting  the 
further  advance  of  his  platoon.  Home  address, 
William  P.  Cook,  father,  Altaoshaw,  N.  C. 

COOK,  ROBERT  R Sergeant 

Company  A,  131st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Bois  de  Chaume,  France, 
October  11,  1918.  Sergt.  Cook  crawled  out  in 
front  of  the  lines  some  hundred  yards  to  locate 
enemy  snipers.  While  in  this  perilous  pusiticn  he 
fired  upon  and  put  out  of  action  a  group  of  enemy 
machine  gunners,  thus  exposing  his  position  and 
drawing  enemy  sniper  fire.  Having  in  his  posses- 
sion a  number  of  asphyxiating  grenades,  which 
emit  a  dense  white  smoke,  he  hurled  one  of  the 
at  the  sniper's  position  and  under  cover  of  this  im- 
provised smoke  screen  walked  back  to  the  lines. 
Home  address,  Robert  Cook,  father,  Caledonia, 
Mich. 

COOK,  WALTER  .  .  .  Gunnery  Sergeant 
Company  F,  5th  Marines.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Blano  Mont,  France,  October 
6,  1918.  Without  regard  for  his  own  personal 
safety,  Gunnery  Sergt.  Cook  rescued  two  men  who 
were  buried  with  dirt  by  the  explosion  of  a  Ger- 
man ammunition  dump,  and  refused  to  find  cover 
for  himself  until  every  man  of  his  command  had 
found  a  place  of  safety.  Home  address,  John 
Cook,  father,  624  Dundaff  Street,  Priceburg,  Pa. 

COOKSEY,  THOMAS  L Sergeant 

90th  Division,  Military  Police.  For  extraordi- 
nary heroism  in  action  near  Cantigny-Devant- 
Sassey,  France,  November  5,  1918.  During  a  very 
heavy  attack  in  the  vicinity  of  his  post,  where 
artillery  fire  and  aircraft  machine-gun  fire  had 
created  a  most  confusing  situation,  Sergt.  Cooksey 
calmly  directed  traffic,  aided  wounded,  and  re- 
moved obstructions,  thereby  preventing  wild  dis- 
order. He  assisted  the  drivers  of  ammunition 
trucks  getting  their  machines  to  places  of  safety. 
Home  address,  W.  F.  Cooksey,  father,  Lamesa, 
Tex. 

COOLIDGE,  EDMUND  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Headquarters  Company,  101st  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Belleau  Bois 
France,  October  23,  1918.  He  left  shelter  and  ex- 
posed himself  to  intense  machine-gun  fire,  when  he 
saw  a  soldier  lying  wounded  in  advance  of  our  lines. 
He  reached  the  wounded  man  despite  the  enemy 
fire,  and  dragged  him  back  to  a  place  of  safety. 
Home  address,  Stanley  Coolidge,  father,  Concord, 
Mass. 

COOLIDGE,  HAMILTON  ....  Captain 
Deceased.  94th  Aero  Squadron.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  Grand-Pr6,  France, 
October  27,  1918.  Leading  a  protection  patrol,  he 
went  to  the  assistance  of  two  observation  planes 
which  were  being  attacked  by  six  German  ma- 
chines. Observing  this  maneuver,  the  enemy  sent 
up  a  terrific  barrage  from  antiaircraft  guns  on  the 
ground.  Disregarding  the  extreme  danger,  he 
dived  straight  into  the  barrage,  and  his  plane  was 
struck  and  sent  down  in  flames.  Next  of  kin,  J.  R. 
Coolidge,  father,  10  West  Hill  Place,  Boston,  Mass. 

COONEY,  JAMES  M.  .  .  .•#.•$».  Corporal 
Company  A,  357th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Fay-en-Haye,  France,  Sep- 
tember 12,  1918.  Corporal  Cooney  single-handed 
captured  43  Germans  at  one  time,  and  later  assisted 
in  the  capture  of  many  other  prisoners  and  machine- 
guns.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary  L.  Cooney,  mo- 
ther, 229  South  McKinley  Street,  Shawnee,  Okla. 

COONEY,  MICHAEL Corporal 

Company  C,  165th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Villers  sur  Fere,  Aisne, 


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France,  August  1,  1918.  Corpl.  Cooney  carried 
a  wounded  soldier  150  yards  to  safety  through 
heavy  machine-gun  fire;  then  seeing  his  platoon 
about  to  advance,  he  returned  under  fire  to  the 
place  where  he  had  picked  up  the  wounded  man, 
secured  his  own  rifle,  and  returned  to  join  the 
advance.  Home  address,  John  Cooney,  father, 
Stonepark,  Roscommon,  Ireland. 

COOPER,  EVERETT  B Private 

Company  M,  116th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Samogneux,  France,  October 
12,  1918.  Pyt.  Cooper  left  a  safe  place,  went 
through  a  terrific  barrage  to  help  a  wounded  com- 
rade, and  brought  him  back  under  heavy  machine- 
gun  fire.  Pvt.  Cooper  also  carried  important  mes- 
sages through  the  barrage.  Home  address,  B.  S. 
Cooper,  Cambria,  Va. 

COOPER,  JAMES  A.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  3d  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  Be- 
tween Berzy  le  Sec  and  Soissons,  France,  July  18-19, 
1918,  his  leadership  under  fire  was  distinguished 
by  heroic  conduct  and  the  prompt  utilization  of 
every  advantage.  Through  his  fearlessness,  devo- 
tion to  duty,  and  while  leading  the  men  forward 
on  the  second  day  he  was  killed.  Next  of  kin, 
J.  T.  Cooper,  father,  Hale  Center,  Tex. 

COOPER,  OSCAR  M Corporal 

Company  K,   5th  Regiment.  U.  S.  M.  C.    For 

extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne, 
France,  October  4-6,  1918.  Corp.  Cooper,  a  runner, 
displayed  exceptional  courage  in  carrying  messages 
for  three  days  under  shell  and  machine-gun  fire. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Elizabeth  Cooper,  mother, 
Box  262,  Sedro  Woolley,  Wash. 

COOPER,  THOMAS Sergeant 

Company  K,  371st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Trieres  Farm,  France,  Sep- 
tember 30,  1918,— October  2,  1918.  Wounded  in 
an  attack  on  Trieres  Farm,  France,  September  30, 
Sergt.  Cooper  remained  on  duty  with  his  company 
and  commanded  his  platoon  until  evacuated  on 
October  2,  1918.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Charlotte 
Cooper,  grandmother,  R.  F.  D.  No.  49,  Darlington, 
S.  C. 


COOPER,  WILLIAM  N. 


Private 


Deceased.  Company  L,  119th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  St.  Souplet, 
France,  October  10,  1918.  He  left  shelter  to  ad- 
vance under  heavy  machine-gun  fire,  and  rescued  a 
wounded  soldier,  carrying  him  back  to  safety.  He 
was  killed  in  action  the  following  day.  Next  of  kin, 
Mrs.  Mary  Cooper,  mother,  1824  Grand  Avenue, 
Knoxville,  Tenn. 

COPE,  ONAL  M Corporal 

Company  C,  2d  Engineers.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Vaux,  France,  July  1-4, 
1918.  Acting  as  runner  during  the  entire  action 
Corpl.  Cope  volunteered  and  carried  messages 
making  eight  trips  one  night,  exposed  at  all  times 
to  high  explosives  and  gas  shells  and  machine-gun 
fire.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Dora  B.  Cope,  mother, 
Arrowsmith,  111. 

COPE,  TOBEC Major 

Deceased.  371st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Trieres  Farm,  France,  Septem- 
ber 30,  1918.  Wounded  in  the  arm,  Maj.  Cope  re- 
mained on  duty  throughout  the  engagement,  led 
his  battalion,  and  encouraged  his  men  by  his  gallant 
example,  and  refused  to  be  evacuated.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Lillian  Cope,  wife,  3  Garrison  Avenue, 
Fort  Thomas,  Ky. 

CORAM,  CLAUDE  A.     .       Private  (First  Class) 
Machine  Gun  Company,  117th  Infantry.  For  ex- 


traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt,  and 
Nauroy,  France,  September  29,  1918,  and  near  Fre- 
mont, France,  October  9,  1918.  When  his  platoon 
was  held  up  by  enemy  artillery  fire,  Private  Coram, 
a  runner,  succeeded  in  passing  through  the  severe 
fire  and  establishing  liaison  with  the  infantry  near- 
by. On  October  9th,  he  again  showed  unusual  cool- 
ness in  carrying  a  message  through  a  wood  contain- 
ing numerous  enemy  snipers  and  machine  guns. 
Home  address,  Sam  Coram,  father,  Knoxville, 
Tenn. 

CORBABON,  JACQUES     ....  Major 

French  mission  attached  to  the  42d  Division.  In 
the  assault  upon  the  German  position  at  the  salient 
du  Feys,  France,  on  March  9,  1918,  during  which 
three  hostile  lines  of  trenches  were  overrun,  he  vol- 
untarily joined  Company  D,  168th  Infantry,  while 
this  company  was  undergoing  a  severe  fire  from  the 
enemy  lasting  three  hours.  His  coolness  and  con- 
spicuous courage  had  a  marked  effect  on  the  be- 
havior of  this  organization. 

CORNELL,  ELMO Corporal 

Company  G,  26th  Infantry.  He  led  an  automatic 
rifle  squad  near  Soissons,  France,  July  19,  1918, 
until  all  his  men  had  been  killed  or  wounded,  and 
then  alone,  from  a  farther  advanced  position,  si- 
lenced the  machine  gun  which  had  decimated  his 
command.  Home  address,  W.  H.  Cornell,  father, 
Harbor  Springs,  Mich. 

CORNELL,  THOMAS  L Captain 

26th  Infantry.  He  showed  complete  disregard  of 
self  in  placing  his  men  to  the  best  advantage  under 
machine-gun  and  artillery  fire  near  Soissons,  France, 
July  20-21,  1918,  and  in  the  last  of  the  fighting  ren- 
dered invaluable  assistance  under  fire  in  the  reor- 
ganization of  the  battalion  of  which  his  command 
was  a  part.  Home  address,  Thomas  Cornell,  91 
Halstead  Street,  East  Orange,  N.  J. 

CORNELL,  W.  R Marine  Gunner 

Deceased.  U.  S.  M.  C.  Killed  in  action  at 
Chateau-Thierry,  France,  June  6,  1918,  he  gave  the 
supreme  proof  of  that  extraordinary  heroism  which 
will  serve  as  an  example  to  hitherto  untried  troops. 
Next  of  kin,  Lilliam  C.  Grimes,  Rocky  Hill,  Conn. 

COSGROVE,  JOHN  D.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  139th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Charpentry,  France,  Septem- 
ber 26-27,  1918.  As  battalion  intelligence  officer,  he 
repeatedly  went  in  front  of  his  own  and  adjoining 
battalions  to  secure  information  which  he  conveyed 
to  regimental  headquarters  over  fields  swept  by 
artillery  and  machine-gun  fire.  When  the  advance 
of  his  battalion  was  checked  by  destructive  hostile 
fire,  this  officer,  disregarding  personal  danger,  con- 
ducted a  personal  reconnaissance,  locating  many 
machine  guns  and  strongholds.  He  was  killed  while 
voluntarily  leading  and  placing  troops  in  advan- 
tageous positions  to  reduce  these  machine-gun 
nests.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Sarah  Agnes  Nare,  1002A 
Glasgow  Avenue,  St.  Louis,  Mo. 

COSTIANES,  NICK Private 

Infantry.  He  distinguished  himself  northeast  of 
Chateau-Thierry,  France,  on  July  28,  1918,  when 
with  four  other  men  he  raided  an  enemy  machine- 
gun  nest  held  by  12  Germans.  As  a  result  of  daring 
and  presence  of  mind,  one  of  the  enemy  was  killed, 
the  other  11  captured,  and  their  four  machine  guns 
turned  upon  the  retreating  foe.  Home  address,  J.  J. 
Costianes,  24  Rosedale  Avenue,  Greenville,  Pa. 

COSTIN,  HENRY  G Private 

Deceased.  Company  H,  115th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Verdun, 
France,  October  8,  1918.  In  the  Bois  de  Consen- 
voye,  east  of  the  Meuse,  Costin,  his  platoon  being 


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stopped  by  an  enemy  machine-gun  nest,  volun- 
tarily made  a  dash  in  the  face  of  direct  machine-gun 
fire  and  was  killed.  His  gallant  conduct  served  as 
an  inspiration  to  his  comrades,  who  followed  his 
example,  carried  the  position,  and  captured  approx- 
imately 100  prisoners  and  several  machine  guns. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  H.  Costin,  615  Mason  Avenue, 
Cape  Charles.  Va. 

COSTNER,  OLEY Private 

Company  L,  117th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ponchaux,  France,  October  7, 
1918.  When  his  company  commander,  for  whom  he 
was  orderly,  was  wounded,  he  carried  the  wounded 
officer  for  75  yards,  under  heavy  fire,  to  a  shell  hole. 
When  this  location  was  fired  upon  by  a  machine-gun 
he  crawled  out,  against  his  captain's  advice,  attack- 
ed the  enemy  position,  and  brought  back  the  gun. 
Though  ordered  by  his  company  commander  to 
leave  him  and  save  himself  from  the  heavy  fire  to 
which  they  were  subjected,  he  remained  at  his  post 
until  he  could  effect  the  officer's  evacuation  to  the 
rear.  Home  address,  John  Costner,  father,  Lon- 
don, Tenn. 

GOTTEN,  ORVIL  L Corporal 

Company  C,  105th  Field  Signal  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt, 
France,  September  27,  1918.  In  order  to  maintain 
communication  between  two  regiments  of  Infantry 
and  after  assisting  detachment  had  suffered 
severe  casualties,  Corp.  Cotten  alone  kept  the  line 
in  repair,  working  under  constant  heavy  shell  fire. 
Although  badly  gassed,  he  refused  evacuation,  re- 
questing and  obtaining  permission  to  continue  with 
his  work.  Home  address,  Mr.  G.  P.  Cotten,  Bun- 
toin,  Tenn. 

COTTON,  JOHN  W Captain 

2d  Machine-Gun  Battalion.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Soissons,  France,  July  20, 
1918.  When  the  advancing  infantry  line  had  been 
held  up  by  heavy  artillery  and  machine-gun  fire  and 
all  the  officers  had  become  casualties,  Captain  Cot- 
ton sent  what  remained  of  his  machine-gun  com- 
pany to  protect  the  flanks  and  then  voluntarily  re- 
organized the  assaulting  line,  breaking  up  a  hostile 
counterattack  which  had  been  launched  from  the 
hill  in  front  of  them.  Twice  during  the  action  he 
personally  led  tanks  forward  in  advance  of  the  line 
and  reduced  hostile  machine-gun  nests.  As  he  was 
leading  the  attacking  waves  forward  in  the  face  of 
heavy  fire  he  was  seriously  wounded  in  the  head  by 
a  machine-gun  bullet,  but  he  pushed  on  until  he  was 
forced  to  stop  by  loss  of  blood.  Home  address,  Col- 
onel W.  J.  Cotton,  father,  Railroad  Flat,  Cal. 

COUGHLIN,  WILLIAM  C.  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  L,  312th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Grand  Pr6,  France,  October  23, 
1918.  He  volunteered  and  maintained  liaison  with 
a  company  which  had  been  cut  off  from  the  rest  of 
the  battalion,  making  several  trips  across  open 
ground  for  150  yards  under  intense  machine-gun 
fire.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Sarah  Coughlin,  mother, 
Aurora,  N.  Y. 

COURTER,  JAMES  L Corporal 

101st  Field  Battalion,  Signal  Corps.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  at  Marcheville,  France, 
September  26,  1918.  When  telephone  communica- 
tion to  the  rear  had  been  cut  and  its  reestablishment 
was  impossible  because  of  the  intensity  of  the  bom- 
bardment, Corp.  Courter  voluntarily  carried  im- 
portant messages  to  the  rear  through  a  violent  ar- 
tillery barrage  and  machine-gun  and  rifle  fire. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Lola  D.  Courter,  Cheny,  Pa. 

COURTNEY,  ARTHUR  M.     .      .      .        Private 

Company  D,  9th  Infantry.     For  extraordinary 

heroism  in  action  near  LaFontaine  au  Croncq  Farm 

France,  November  4,  1918.     Private  Courtney,  a 


stretcher  bearer,  displayed  exceptional  gallantry  in 
continuing  to  remove  wounded  from  a  field  swept 
by  machine-gun  fire  of  such  intensity  that  five  of 
his  associates  were  killed  and  two  others  wounded. 
Home  address,  Willie  Courtney,  brother,  Friday, 
Texas. 

COURTNEY,  GERALD  .  Second  Lieutenant 
102d  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Wadonville,  France,  September 
25,  1918.  Lieut.  Courtney  was  wounded  while  con- 
ducting his  platoon  into  position  preparatory  to 
laying  a  barrage  for  a  raid.  With  utter  disregard 
for  his  personal  safety  he  remained  on  duty  for 
more  than  an  hour,  satisfying  himself  that  all  of  his 
guns  were  properly  laid  and  adjusted  for  firing. 
After  his  wounds  were  dressed  he  returned  to  duty 
and  remained  with  his  platoon  until  it  was  relieved. 
Home  address,  J.  W.  Courtney,  94  Bay  State  Road, 
Boston,  Mass. 

COURTNEY,  JAMES Sergeant 

Company  F,  2d  Battalion,  5th  Marines.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Blanc  Mont, 
France,  October  5,  1918.  Upon  learning  that  a 
number  of  soldiers  were  lying  wounded  in  No  Man's 
Land,  Sergt.  Courtney  immediately  volunteered 
and  made  trips  over  an  area  swept  by  machine-gun 
and  rifle  fire  until  all  the  wounded  had  been  carried 
to  shelter.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Daisy  Owens, 
mother,  R.  F.  D.  No.  5,  Falmouth,  Ky. 

COURTNEY,  JOHN  J Sergeant 

Company  L,  104th  Infantry.  In  the  action  of 
April  10,  1918,  he  displayed  courage,  coolness,  and 
the  spirit  of  self-sacrifice,  when  he  obtained  permis- 
sion to  leave  shelter  and  went  through  a  shell-swept 
area  to  bring  in  wounded,  carrying  one  wounded 
man  more  than  50  yards  under  heavy  shell  fire. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  George  Banforth,  sister,  22 
Bolton  Street,  Waltham,  Mass. 

COURTOIS,  ANDRE 

French  Mission,  attached  to  2d  Battalion,  5th 
Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For  extraordinary  heroism 
in  action  near  Bois  de  Belleau,  France,  June  11, 
1918.  After  runners  had  failed  to  establish  liaison 
with  one  of  the  attacking  companies,  Mr.  Courtois 
volunteered  and  successfully  accomplished  the  mis- 
sion, making  his  way  over  ground  subjected  to 
heavy  shell  and  machine-gun  fire  and  through  woods 
infested  with  enemy  snipers.  He  returned  to  the 
battalion  commander  with  valuable  information, 
contributing  greatly  to  the  success  of  the  attack. 

COUSINS,  JOHN  W.     .      .  First  Lieutenant 

Infantry,  observer,  24th  Aero  Squadron.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Conflans,  France, 
November,  2, 1918.  In  the  course  of  a  photographic 
mission  of  a  particularly  dangerous  character  Lieut. 
Cousins  and  his  pilot  were  attacked  by  a  superior 
number  of  enemy  pursuit  planes.  During  the  com- 
bat that  ensued,  with  remarkable  coolness  and  ex- 
cellent shooting,  he  destroyed  one  of  the  attacking 
machines.  Notwithstanding  that  the  enemy  air- 
craft continued  to  attack  and  harass  them.  Lieut. 
Cousins  and  pilot  reached  all  their  objectives  and 
returned  to  our  lines  with  photographs  of  great  mili- 
tary importance.  Home  address,  Mrs.  J.  A. 
Cousins,  Whalley  Avenue,  Westville,  Conn. 

COVENTRY,  HARRY  .  .  .  First  Sergeant 
Company  I,  326th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Juvin,  France,  October 
11-27,  1918.  All  the  officers  of  his  company  having 
become  casualties,  Sergt.  Coventry  assumed  com- 
mand, and  by  his  coolness  and  good  judgment,  suc- 
cessfully led  it  to  its  objective.  He  was  himself 
wounded  in  the  leg  during  the  operations,  but  he  re- 
fused to  be  evacuated  until  his  company  was  re- 
lieved. Home  address,  Miss  Pollie  Cook,  friend, 
4713  Worth  Street,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 


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COVER,  SAMUEL  J Private 

Deceased.  Sanitary  Detachment,  146th  Infan- 
try. For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Montfaucon,  France,  September  28,  1918.  Volun- 
tarily leaving  cover  Pvt.  Cover  went  through  in- 
tense machine-gun  and  artillery  fire  to  the  assistance 
of  a  wounded  soldier,  and  was  himself  killed  while 
administering  first-aid  to  the  latter.  Next  of  kin, 
Mrs.  J.  W.  Cover,  mother,  Londonville,  Ohio. 

COVERDELL,  VERN  A.  ...  Lieutenant 
Machine  Gun  Company,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M. 
C.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  St. 
Etienne,  France,  October  4,  1918.  After  being 
wounded,  Lieut.  Coverdell  dressed  his  own  wounds 
and  those  of  three  men  near  him  under  heavy  artil- 
lery and  machine-gun  fire.  He  reorganized  his  pla- 
toon, strengthened  his  position,  and  made  a  writ- 
ten report  before  allowing  himself  to  be  evacuated. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Sarah  Coverdell,  mother, 
General  Delivery,  Atwood,  Colo. 

COWAN,  JACK  .  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Deceased.  Machine  Gun  Company,  358th 
Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action 
near  Vilcey,  France,  during  the  offensive  against 
the  St.  Mihiel  salient  September  12,  1918.  As  a 
runner,  he  made  four  trips  through  a  barrage,  car- 
rying important  messages  from  the  company  com- 
mand post.  At  another  time  he  recovered  a  machine 
gun,  the  crew  of  which  had  been  knocked  out  by  a 
shell,  and  carried  it  unaided  to  a  position  where  it 
was  put  in  action.  This  brave  soldier  was  killed 
while  in  the  faithful  performance  of  his  duties.  Next 
of  kin,  Miss  Willie  Cowan,  sister,  16  East  Third 
Street,  Tulsa,  Okla. 

COWIE,  JAMES Sergeant 

Company  K,  9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  George,  France,  Novem- 
ber 3,  1918.  While  advancing  with  his  platoon 
under  heavy  machine-gun  fire  and  after  providing 
shelter  for  his  men  Sergt.  Cowie,  with  two  of  his 
men,  outflanked  a  gun,  capturing  it  and  18  prisoners. 
Home  address,  Charles  C.  Cowie,  father,  29  Dickson 
Avenue,  Dubois,  Pa. 


COX,  EDGAR  L. 


Private  (First  Class) 


Deceased.  Machine  Gun  Company.  120th  In- 
fantry. For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Bellicourt,  France,  September  29,  1918.  With 
five  other  soldiers,  Pvt.  Cox  succeeded  in  breaking 
up  three  machine-gun  nests  and  capturing  eight 
prisoners  under  heavy  artillery  and  machine-gun 
fire.  After  his  platoon  had  reached  its  objective  he 
and  four  others  volunteered  and  made  a  reconnais- 
sance 600  yards  in  front  of  the  line  to  make  sure 
that  the  valley  beyond  was  clear  of  the  enemy.  Pvt. 
Cox  has  since  been  killed  in  action.  Next  of  kin, 
Matthew  Cox,  father,  Bradfordville,  Ky. 

COX,  EDWARD  J.  .  .  .  First  Sergeant 
Company  L,  30th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Jaulgonne,  France,  July  23, 
1918.  Although  suffering  from  severe  mustard-gas 
burns,  Sergt.  Cox  led  a  platoon  through  the  attack 
of  July  23  with  unquestionable  initiative,  coolness, 
and  courage.  Home  address,  William  Cox,  father, 
Valley  Falls.  N.  Y. 

COX,  LEONARD  .  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
305th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  on  the  Vesle  River  near  Bazoches,  France, 
September  2,  1918.  He  left  St.  Thibaut  in  broad 
daylight  with  another  officer  and  a  patrol  of  10 
men  to  reconnoiter  the  enemy's  positions  across  the 
Vesle  River.  The  patrol  divided  and  Lieut.  Cox 
conducted  his  half  to  the  chateau  in  Bazoches,  a 
recognized  German  post.  He  entered  the  yard  of 
the  chateau,  met  parties  of  the  enemy  personally, 
killed  two,  and  wounded  another  who  were  firing 


on  members  of  his  patrol;  continued  his  obser- 
vations, though  fired  upon  by  machine  guns,  and 
with  great  skill  withdrew  his  patrol  under  fire  with- 
out loss,  having  gained  valuable  information.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Leonard  Cox,  wife,  157  East  81st. 
Street,  New  York  City. 

COX,  LEWIS  B First  Lieutenant 

6th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  during  the  St.  Mihiel  offensive,  September 
12-15,  1918.  From  the  beginning  of  the  battle  till 
evacuation  from  the  field  severely  wounded,  he 
displayed  exceptional  heroism,  bravery,  and 
devotion  to  duty  of  the  highest  order.  Especially 
courageous  was  his  work  on  September  14  in  the 
Bois-de-Bonvaux  when,  facing  a  murderous  ma- 
chine-gun fire,  many  of  his  men  down,  himself 
twice  wounded,  he  held  his  ground  until  reinforce- 
ments came  up,  and  surrounded  and  captured  the 
enemy  machine-gun  nest.  His  work  was  a  splendid 
example  to  the  entire  command.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  John  H.  Latone,  1016  North  Calvert  Street, 
Baltimore,  Md. 

COX,  OMAR  CLARK  .  Sergeant  (First  Class) 
Company  A,  105th  Field  Signal  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Ypres, 
Belgium,  July  16,  1918.  Sergt.  Cox  volunteered 
and  assisted  a  British  soldier  to  reestablish  com- 
munication lines,  which  the  heavy  artillery  fire 
had  made  useless.  Crawling  through  almost  direct 
machine-gun  fire,  and  making  his  way  through 
barbed  wire,  he  reached  his  point,  where  he  re- 
mained for  almost  two  hours.  He  made  his  way 
back  to  our  lines,  through  an  intense  hand-grenade 
bombardment.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Minnie 
Mildred  Cox,  wife,  Lafollette,  Tenn. 

COXE,  EDWARD  G Private 

Deceased.  Company  D,  165th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  at  Ferme  de 
Meurcy,  near  Villers-sur-Fere,  France,  July  28, 
1918.  He  continued  to  care  for  the  wounded 
under  heavy  machine-gun  and  artillery  fire  after 
he  himself  was  severely  injured.  He  has  since  died 
as  a  result  of  the  wounds  received  in  action.  Next 
of  kin,  Mrs.  M.  J.  Coxe,  mother,  152  West  Eleventh 
Street,  New  York  City. 

COYLE,  E.  A Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  H,  16th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Soissons,  France, 
July  19,  1918.  After  all  the  officers  of  his  company 
had  been  wounded,  Sergeant  Coyle  reorganized  it 
and  led  it  in  the  attack  with  skill  and  courage  until 
he  was  killed.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Josephine  Sander- 
son, Darien  Center,  N.  Y. 

COYLE,  WILLIAM  J Captain 

363d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Cheppy,  France,  September  26,  1918. 
While  on  duty  as  a  liaison  officer,  Captain  Coyle, 
observed  a  strongly  fortified  enemy  trench,  which 
was  a  menace  to  further  advance.  He  organized 
a  group  of  fourteen  men  and,  in  the  face  of  heavy 
machine-gun  and  sniper  fire,  led  them  in  an  attack 
on  the  trench.  Through  his  quick  decision  and 
courage,  the  hostile  position  was  captured  with 
fifty-two  prisoners,  three  heavy  and  two  light 
machine  guns.  Home  address,  Mrs.  William  J. 
Coyle,  wife,  Union  City,  Mason  County,  Wash. 

CRABBE,  GEORGE  S Captain 

125th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Cierges,  France,  July  31,  1918.  While 
advancing  with  his  company  he  wrenched  his  leg 
severely  in  the  crossing  of  the  Ourcq  River,  but 
continued  in  the  advance.  Later  he  was  severely 
wounded  by  machine-gun  bullets  in  the  left  thigh, 
but  again  refused  evacuation,  and  continued  in 
command  of  his  company  until  the  objective  had 
been  reached  and  the  position  consolidated,  remain- 


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ing  nine  hours  with  his  company  after  having  been 
wounded.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Marie  Crabbe, 
wife,  709  Sheridan  Avenue,  Saginaw,  Mich. 

CRABBE,  THOMAS  P Private 

6th  Machine  Gun  Battalion,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Blanc  Mont 
Massif,  France,  October  4,  1918.  He  voluntarily 
left  a  sheltered  position  under  intense  enemy  bom- 
bardment, dressed  the  wounds  of  four  wounded 
men  lying  in  a  position  exposed  to  intense  enemy 
machine-gun  fire,  carried  them  one  by  one  to  a  place 
of  safety,  and  then  went  for  a  stretcher  bearer  to 
assist  him  in  evacuating  them.  Home  address, 
William  T.  Crabbe,  father,  Ashland,  Ohio. 

CRADDOCK,  JOHN  E Corporal 

316th  Military  Police.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Very,  France,  October  2, 
1918.  Engaged  in  regulating  traffic  at  an  impor- 
tant distributing  point,  which  was  suddenly  bom- 
barded, Corporal  Craddock,  by  his  coolness,  pre- 
vented a  general  stampede  when  drivers  and 
working  parties  started  to  seek  cover.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Ella  Taylor,  166  East  Sixth  Street, 
Riverside,  Calif. 

CRAFT,  URBAN  V Private 

Headquarters  Company,  322d  Field  Artillery. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  October  15-18, 
1918.  Private  Craft,  with  utter  disregard  for  his 
personal  safety,  constantly  exposed  himself  to 
enemy  fire  while  repairing  wires  and  maintaining 
important  telephone  communications  within  his 
area.  Home  address,  Harry  Craft,  father,  Rose 
City,  Mich. 

CRAIG,  J.  M Lieutenant  Colonel 

Deceased.  Regimental  Headquarters,  16th  In- 
fantry. For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Soissons,  France,  July  18-19,  1918.  After  the  com- 
mander of  the  front  line  battalion  and  most  of  the 
junior  officers  had  been  killed,  Lieut.  Col.  Craig 
voluntarily  left  regimental  headquarters  and 
assumed  command  of  the  assault  battalion.  He 
led  a  small  detachment  of  soldiers  in  a  personal 
reconnaisance,  locating  and  destroying  machine-gun 
nests,  thereby  permitting  the  battalion  to  continue 
the  advance  which  he  led  personally  until  he  was 
killed.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  J.  M.  Craig,  wife,  621 
Clayton  Street,  San  Francisco,  Cal. 

CRAMP,  TONY Private 

Deceased.  Company  B,  150th  Machine  Gun 
Battalion.  During  the  action  north  of  the  River 
Ourcq,  near  Villers-sur-Fere,  France,  on  July  28, 
1918,  he  showed  extraordinary  courage  and  ability 
as  a  leader  of  men  in  field  of  battle.  When  his 
section  sergeant  had  been  killed  and  his  corporal 
wounded,  he  assumed  command  of  his  gun  section 
and  led  them  forward  against  the  enemy,  directing 
the  fire  with  effect  until  killed.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs. 
Victoria  Cramp,  mother,  146  Berlin  Street,  Berlin, 
Wis. 

CRANDALL,  DeWITT  H Private 

Medical  Detachment,  108th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  east  of  Ronssoy, 
France,  September  29,  1918.  During  the  opera- 
tions against  the  Hindenburg  line,  Pvt.  Crandall 
although  he  had  been  twice  wounded,  courageously 
treated  the  wounded,  inspiring  the  combat  troups 
by  his  example  until  wounded  a  third  time.  Home 
address,  Charles  E.  Crandall,  father,  Canisteo,  N.Y. 

CRANDALL,  JOSEPH  B.  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Deceased.  Company  B,  9th  Machine  Gun 
Battalion.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action 
near  Chateau-Thierry,  France,  July  14-15,  1918. 
Being  detached  from  his  platoon  with  a  machine- 
gun  section  for  the  purpose  of  making  a  relief, 


Sergt.  Crandall,  although  severely  wounded  and 
suffering  great  pain,  continued  to  direct  his  section 
until  killed  at  his  post.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Cran- 
dall, mother,  Old  Bridge,  N.  J. 

CRANDALL,  ROBERT  L.  .  .  .  Private 
Company  A,  305th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Carre  four  de  Meurrussons, 
France,  September  27,  1918.  After  his  company 
had  taken  shelter  from  the  enfilading  machine-gun 
and  trench-mortar  fire  of  the  enemy,  Pvt.  Crandall, 
with  two  other  soldiers,  crawled  to  the  aid  of 
wounded  comrades,  thus  saving  the  lives  of  at  least 
two,  while  exposed  to  terrific  fire  of  the  enemy. 
Home  address,  Andrew  J.  Crandall,  father,  Peva, 
Utah. 

CRANFORD,  ALBERT  LEE  .  .  .  Private 
Company  D,  118th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt,  France,  Septem- 
ber 27,  1918.  After  all  his  comrades  had  been  killed 
or  wounded  and  he  himself  injured  by  an  enemy 
hand  grenade,  Pvt.  Cranford  defended  his  post 
single-handed  in  the  face  of  a  German  bombing 
attack  until  reenforcements  arrived.  He  then 
continued  on  duty  with  his  company,  refusing  to  be 
evacuated  until  he  was  severely  gassed  later. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Cora  Cranford,  sister,  Con- 
cord, N.  C. 


CRAVEN,  FREDERICK  P. 


Private 


Company  C,  165th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Landres  St.  Georges,  France, 
October  15,  1918.  After  all  company  and  battalion 
liaison  agents  had  been  lulled  or  wounded,  in  an  at- 
tempt to  deliver  an  important  message  to  the  battal- 
ion commander,  Pvt.  Craven  voluntarily  undertook 
the  task.  Under  heavy  machine-gun,  sniper  and 
artillery  fire  he  accomplished  his  mission  and  re- 
turned with  an  answer.  Home  address,  Patrick 
Craven,  uncle,  8  Sumner  Place,  Roxbury,  Mass. 

CRAVEN,  HERMAN  C Private 

Company  G,  120th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Premont,  France,  October  9, 
1918.  While  serving  as  a  runner,  he  volunteered  to 
go  to  an  exposed  position  on  the  flank  to  a  body  of 
troops,  deliver  a  message  to  them  if  they  were  Amer- 
icans, and  report  back  if  they  were  Germans.  Using 
a  captured  German  bicycle,  he  rode  along  a  road 
subjected  to  heavy  fire,  found  that  the  troops  were 
American,  and  delivered  an  important  message. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Ida  C.  Craven,  mother, 
R.  F.  D.  1,  Hernando,  Miss. 

CRAVEN,  WILLIAM  J.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
101st  Ambulance  Company.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Wadonville,  France,  September 
25-26,  1918.  Pvt.  Craven  assisted  in  establishing 
a  dressing  station  in  a  dugout  in  an  advanced  posi- 
tion. When  it  was  destroyed  by  a  shell  he  worked 
unceasingly  in  the  open  under  fire  from  enemy 
machine-guns  and  snipers,  caring  for  the  wounded. 
He  remained  at  his  post  for  several  hours  after  his 
station  had  been  ordered  closed ,  permitting  neither 
his  own  exhaustion  nor  the  enemy  fire  to  deter  him 
from  aiding  the  wounded.  Home  address,  William 
Craven,  11  New  Heath  Street,  Boston,  Mass. 

CRAWFORD,  CLIFFORD  ....  Private 
Headquarters  Company,  372d  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Bussy  Farm, 
France,  September  28-29,  1918.  He  was  acting  as 
liaison  agent  between  regimental  headquarters  and 
the  battalion.  Having  carried  a  message  through  a 
heavy  bombardment  to  the  commander  of  a  battal- 
ion which  was  about  to  make  an  attack,  he  joined 
the  first  wave  of  the  attack  and  dashed  into  the 
enemy's  trenches.  Seeing  two  of  the  enemy  rush 
to  a  dugout,  he  followed  them  and  brought  ten 
prisoners  from  the  dugout,  killing  two  who  tried 


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to    escape.  Home    address,    Mrs.    C.    L.    Deposs, 
mother,  224  Northampton  Street,  Boston,  Mass. 


CRAWFORD,  HAROLD  E. 


Private 


Company  B,  Second  Brigade,  Machine-Gun 
Battalion.  Between  Soissons  and  Begzy  Le  Sec, 
France,  July  19,  1918,  he  bravely  carried  messages 
through  shell  fire  and  reorganized  and  directed 
infantry  units.  Intrusted  with  a  particularly  im- 
portant message,  that  he  knew  must  be  delivered, 
he  fearlessly  started  through  a  heavy  bombardment 
to  execute  his  mission,  and  while  so  engaged  was 
severely  wounded.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Francelia 
Crawford,  mother,  The  Rutherglen,  Cleveland, 
Ohio. 

CRAWFORD,  NED Private 

Company  C,  316th  Field  Signal  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  at  Epinonville, 
France,  October  2,  1918.  When  the  telephone 
station  in  which  he  was  working  was  struck  by  a 
shell,  killing  two  men  and  injuring  five,  he  disre- 
garded personal  safety  and  continued  to  operate 
his  switchboard  in  an  exposed  position,  in  order 
that  communication  might  be  maintained  until  a 
new  central  could  be  established  in  a  new  location. 
Home  address,  Miss  Stella  Crawford,  sister,  16159 
Euclid  Avenue,  Cleveland,  Ohio. 

CRAWFORD,  ROBERT  E.  .  .  .  Corporal 
Company  D,  7th  Engineers.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Verdun,  France,  November 
4,  1918.  When  three  boats  in  a  pontoon  footbridge 
across  the  Meuse  River  were  destroyed  by  artillery 
fire,  Corpl.  Crawford  volunteered  and  swam  into 
the  river  under  heavy  shell  fire  and,  by  holding  up 
the  deck  until  new  boats  were  launched  and  placed 
in  position,  permitted  the  uninterrupted  crossing 
of  the  infantry.  Home  address,  John  S.  Crawford, 
father,  Myra,  Texas. 

CRAWFORD,  WILLIAM  B.  .  .  .  Captain 
370th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  at  Ferme  de  la  Riviere,  France,  September 
30,  1918.  Having  been  placed  in  command  of 
Company  L,  whose  task  it  was  to  lead  the  advance 
in  an  attack,  the  same  undertaking  having  failed 
the  day  previous,  Capt.  Crawford,  in  order  to 
assure  the  success  of  the  attack,  personally  led  the 
advanced  element  of  his  company  in  the  face  of 
heavy  fire.  The  objective  was  successfully  carried, 
due  to  Capt.  Crawford's  gallant  conduct.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Roberta  Crawford,  wife,  1010  West 
Munson  Street,  Denison,  Texas. 

CRESSMAN,  CALVIN  J Private 

Company  E,  314th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Moirey,  France,  November 
9,  1918.  Private  Cressman,  first  carrier  for  his 
automatic  rifle  team,  advanced  with  a  patrol 
against  strong  machine-gun  positions.  Although 
wounded  five  times,  he  refused  to  be  taken  back 
and  continued  to  load  the  automatic  rifle  in  the 
face  of  heavy  machine-gun  fire.  Home  address, 
Solomon  Cressman,  father,  Coopersburg,  Pa. 

CRISP,  CURTIS  M.  .  .  .  First  Sergeant 
Company  F,  130th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Marcheville,  France,  Novem- 
ber 10,  1918.  When  all  the  company  runners  had 
been  wounded  during  a  raid  by  his  battalion, 
Sergt.  Crisp  volunteered  to  establish  liaison  with 
an  adjacent  company.  While  going  through  a 
heavy  barrage  under  sniper  fire  from  three  direc- 
tions he  was  knocked  unconscious  by  the  concussion 
of  a  bursting  shell.  Upon  recovering  he  succeeded 
in  killing  a  sniper  who  was  picking  off  our  men  and 
had  wounded  his  company  commander.  Though 
unable  to  stand,  Sergt.  Crisp  insisted  on  remaining 
on  duty  with  his  company.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Malinda  Crisp,  mother,  Parish,  111. 


CRISTOFARO,  VITTORIO  .  .  .  Private 
Company  K,  312th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Grand  Pre,  France,  October 
23,  1918.  While  his  company  was  forced  to  lie  in 
the  open  for  a  period  of  24  hours  because  of  the 
murderous  machine-gun  and  artillery  fire  of  the 
enemy,  Pvt.  Cristofaro,  occupying  a  position  in 
front  of  the  company,  advanced  and  attacked  the 
enemy  gun  nests,  silencing  no  less  than  three  guns 
and  killing  their  crews.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Assunta  Barbriere,  sister,  422  Fabius  Street, 
Syracuse,  N.  Y. 

CRITES,  HERMAN  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
125th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Juvigny,  France,  August  31,  1918. 
After  his  own  company  had  reached  the  objective 
assigned  to  it,  Lieut.  Crites  made  a  personal  recon- 
naissance on  the  front  and  flank  and  discovered  that 
the  right  flank  regiment  was  being  held  up  by  a 
strong  machine-gun  nest.  He  immediately 
maneuvered  his  company  to  a  position  where  an 
enfilading  fire  could  be  delivered,  enabling  the 
flanking  regiment  to  attain  its  objective.  By  util- 
izing the  German  arms  and  ammunition,  his  com- 
pany took  up  the  advance  when  it  was  discovered 
that  a  wide  interval  had  been  left  between  the  two 
regiments  because  of  a  terrific  machine-gun  fire  on 
the  flanks  of  the  regiments.  He  at  once  directed 
his  company  in  the  filling  of  this  gap,  holding  the 
position  during  the  night,  as  well  as  capturing  four 
heavy  and  two  light  machine  guns.  Home  address, 
Lydia  E.  Leake,  mother,  R.  F.  D.  No.  6.,  Roch- 
ester, N.  Y. 

CROCKER,  JOHN  M Sergeant 

Headquarters  Company,  322d  Field  Artillery. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Verdun, 
France,  October  16  and  17,  1918.  Maintaining  a 
telephone  line  between  infantry  and  artillery  under 
a  constant  artillery  barrage,  Sergt.  Crocker's  cour- 
age made  possible  the  launching  of  artillery  fire, 
which  stopped  enemy  counterattacks.  During  the 
action  he  repaired  30  breaks,  his  line  being  so  badly 
cut  that  he  was  obliged  to  use  enemy  wire  for  re- 
pairing. Because  of  the  intensity  of  the  fire,  Sergt. 
Crocker  sent  his  men  to  a  place  of  safety,  remaining 
alone  at  the  hazardous  post.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Irene  Crocker,  mother,  12  North  Tenth  Street, 
Hamilton,  Ohio. 

CROCKETT,  EDWARD  L.  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Company  E,  1 16th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Samogneux,  France,  Octo- 
ber 15,  1918.  When  his  company  was  subjected  to 
severe  machine-gun  fire,  Sergt.  Crockett,  with  two 
other  soldiers,  attacked  a  nest  of  four  machine-guns, 

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Florence, 


killing  eight  of  the  enemy  and  capturing  27.    Home 
address,  Mrs.    John   Crockett,    mother,   F 


Ala. 


CROFTS,  JOHN  A Private 

Company  C,  120th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt,  France,  Septem- 
ber 29, 1918.  After  being  wounded  in  the  left  arm 
to  such  an  extent  that  he  could  not  continue  his 
duties  as  stretcher  bearer,  and  after  being  ordered 
back  for  treatment,  Pvt.  Crafts  continued  through- 
out the  day  and  night  under  heavy  shell  fire  to 
assist  such  wounded  as  were  able  to  walk.  Next  of 
kin,  John  A.  Crofts,  father,  Route  6,  Evansville.Ind. 


CROLL,  GEORGE  H. 


Private 


83d  Company,  6th  Marines.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  Chennery,  France,  November 
2,  1918.  Pvt.  Croll  courageously  entered  three  dug- 
outs alone  and  captured  34  of  the  enemy.  Home 
address,  Fred  Croll,  father,  1524  Main  Street, 
Evanston,  111. 


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CROMPTON,  WILLIAM  H.  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Medical  Detachment,  9th  Infantry,  2d  Battalion. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Blanc 
Mont  Ridge,  France,  October  7,  1918.  He  contin- 
ued attending  the  wounded  after  the  first-aid  sta- 
tion, in  which  he  was  working,  was  struck  by  a 
shell,  which  wounded  him  and  killed  one  of  the  men. 
Next  of  kin,  Herbert  Crompton,  brother,  156  Covel 
Street,  Fall  River,  Mass. 

CRONE,  JOHN  B Captain 

60th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Murvaux,  France,  November  6,  1918. 
During  the  operations  of  his  company  which  re- 
sulted in  the  capture  of  Murvaux,  Capt.  Crone, 
with  the  aid  of  two  soldiers,  rushed  a  machine-gun 
nest,  capturing  the  gun  and  gunner.  Later  in  the 
day  he  repulsed  a  heavy  counterattack  on  the  hill 
Cote  St.  Germaine.  Home  address,  Irene  Hall 
Crone,  wife,  West  Lebanon,  Ind. 

CRONIN,  RAYMOND  P Sergeant 

Deceased.  49th  Company,  5th  Regiment, 
U.  S.  M.  C.  For  heroism  in  action  near  Chateau 
Thierry,  June  6,  1918,  with  Arthur  F.  Ware,  Ser- 
geant, of  the  same  company.  Under  heavy  ma- 
chine-gun fire,  they  attempted  to  establish 
liaison  with  an  adjoining  French  unit,  during  which 
they  were  killed.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Edna  A. 
Cronin,  mother,  1503  Berkshire  Avenue,  Pitts- 
burgh, Pa. 

CRONKHITE,  LEROY  G.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
308th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Binarville,  France,  September  28,  1918. 
In  the  face  of  heavy  machine-gun  fire,  Lieutenant 
Cronkhite  went  forward  to  within  hand  grenade 
range  of  the  enemy  lines  and  brought  back  to  shelter 
a  soldier  who  had  been  severely  wounded.  Later  in 
the  day  he  went  out  alone  and  located  a  dangerous 
machine-gun  nest  which  was  thereupon  destroyed. 
Although  wounded,  Lieutenant  Cronkhite  refused 
to  be  evacuated  until  October  1,  when  he  was  or- 
dered to  the  hospital  by  the  battalion  commander. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Minnie  E.  Cronkhite,  mother, 
Selah,  Wash. 

CROPEAU,  LOUIS  J Private 

Company  H,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  BelleauWoods, 
France,  June  13,  1918.  While  carrying  a  message 
in  the  Bois  de  Belleau,  he  was  surrounded  by  a  de- 
tachment of  Germans,  who  demanded  his  surrender. 
By  his  initiative  and  quick  action  he  not  only  was 
able  to  return  to  our  lines,  but  captured  four  of  the 
Germans  and  brought  them  to  our  lines.  He  then 
selected  a  different  route  and  delivered  the  message. 
Home  address,  Beatrice  Cropeau,  mother,  60  West- 
land  Avenue,  Boston,  Mass. 

CROSS,  HERBERT  A Corporal 

Battery  E,  12th  Field  Artillery.  For  extraor- 
dinary heroism  in  action  near  Thiaucourt,  France, 
September  12,  1918.  Acting  as  gunner  of  the  sec- 
ond piece,  Corpl.  Cross  continued  in  the  service  of 
his  piece  under  heavy  hostile  shell  fire.  When  the 
entire  gun  crew  of  the  first  piece  was  wiped  out,  at  a 
word  from  his  executive  officer  he  assumed  com- 
mand of  the  first  piece,  with  a  hastily  organized 
crew.  He  assisted  in  lifting  aside  the  dead  and 
wounded  and  continued  in  the  service  of  the  first 
piece  during  the  barrage,  until  the  infantry  had 
attained  their  objectives.  Home  address,  Hanman 
A.  Cross,  320  Gilbert  Street,  Detroit,  Mich. 

CROSS,  JAMES  .  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
108th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  St.  Souplet,  France,  October  15,  1918. 
Accompanied  by  four  soldiers,  Lieut.  Cross  made  a 
reconnaissance  of  the  River  La  Salle,  the  journey 
being  under  constant  heavy  machine-gun  fire.  To 


secure  the  desired  information  it  was  necessary  to 
wade  the  stream  for  the  entire  distance.  On  the 
following  evening,  Lieut.  Cross  taped  the  line  from 
which  his  regiment  would  launch  their  attack;  and, 
in  the  battle  that  followed,  he  was  severely  wounded. 
Home  address,  Nancy  R.  Cross,  wife,  Helmwood, 
Tenn. 

CROSS,  PAUL Private 

Machine  Gun  Company,  325th  Infantry  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  St.  Juvin, 
France,  October  12,  1918.  After  his  machine-gun 
squad  had  been  dispersed  by  a  sweeping  enemy 
fire,  Pvt.  Cross  continued  to  operate  his  gun  alone 
until  forced  to  leave  it  by  the  overwhelming  enemy 
attack.  He  then  killed  two  of  the  enemy  with  his 

g'stol,  but  was  severely  wounded  in  the  encounter, 
is  unusual  bravery  and  daring  contributed  ma- 
terially to  the  success  of  his  regiment  in  the  action. 
Home   address,    Mrs.    Nora   Pennington,    mother, 
R.  F.  D.  No.  4,  Centerville,  Iowa. 

CROSS,  WILLIE Private 

Company  M,  117th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt,  France,  October 
7,  1918.  After  three  runners  had  been  killed  in 
attempting  to  carry  a  message  to  an  advanced 

Elatoon  through  a  heavy  artillery  and  machine-gun 
arrage,   Pvt.   Cross  volunteered  for  the  mission 
and  carried  the  message  through.     Next  of  kin, 
Mrs.  Maggie  Cross,  mother,  Jefferson  City,  Tenn. 

CROSSEN,  VERNON  J Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  E,  Fifth  Marines.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Landres  et 
St.  Georges,  France,  November  1-4,  1918.  While 
Sergt.  Crossen  was  forming  an  attack  a  shell  hit  in 
the  midst  of  his  platoon.  Disregarding  the  heavy 
counter-barrage,  he  reorganized  his  command  and 
led  them  in  attack,  continuing  for  three  days,  when 
he  was  killed.  Next  of  kin,  John  Crossen,  father, 
Dalt  Hotel,  San  Francisco,  Cal. 

CROW,  JOHN  H Private 

Company  F,  114th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Verdun,  France,  October 
12-17,  1918.  Throughout  the  six-days'  engagement 
this  soldier  performed  heroic  duty  in  maintaining 
liaison  between  regimental  and  battalion  posts  of 
command.  He  reorganized  relay  posts,  beyond  his 
required  route,  delivered  messages  when  relays 
were  gone,  passing  through  three  barrages  to  do  so, 
and,  although  gassed,  refused  to  quit  his  work. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Anna  H.  Collins,  mother,  49 
Lecard  Street,  Salem,  N.  J. 

CROWE,  FRED  A Private 

Company  D,  Seventh  Engineers.  For  extraor- 
dinary heroism  in  action  near  Cunel,  France,  Octo- 
ber 14,  1918.  This  soldier  crawled  forward  under 
fire  from  machine-guns  and  snipers  and  killed  two 
Germans  who  were  operating  a  machine-gun  in  a 
tree.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Clara  Crowe,  mother,  2431 
Bloomington  Avenue,  Minneapolis,  Minn. 

CROWLEY,  EDWARD  J.  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Deceased.  Company  F,  307th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Glennes, 
France,  September  15,  1918.  Leaving  cover,  under 
heavy  machine-gun  and  shell  fire,  Sergt.  Crowley 
visited  the  outposts,  in  order  the  assure  himself  of 
their  security.  After  accomplishing  this  mission  he 
fearlessly  exposed  himself  to  rescue  a  wounded 
comrade ;  and,  in  so  doing,  lost  his  life.  Next  of  kin, 
Mrs.  George  Crowley,  mother,  182  East  End  Ave- 
nue, New  York,  N.  Y. 


CROWLEY,  J.  J. 


Sergeant 


Deceased.  Company  M,  197th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Ronssoy, 
France,  September  29,  1918.  When  the  advance  of 


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his  platoon  was  checked  by  perilously  heavy 
machine-gun  fire,  from  the  direct  front,  Sergt. 
Crowley,  after  ordering  his  men  to  cover,  advanced 
alone  and  bombed  the  gun  out  of  action.  After 
successfully  leading  his  platoon  to  one  of  the  fur- 
thermost points  of  the  advance,  he  was  killed. 
Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Hannah  Crowley,  mother,  East 
Main  Street,  Mohawk,  N.  Y. 

CROWTHER,  ORLANDO  C.  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  U.  S.  M.  C.  On  June  6,  1918,  near 
Chateau-Thierry,  France,  he  displayed  the  highest 
type  of  courage  and  leadership.  After  all  of  the 
men  near  him  had  been  killed  or  wounded,  he  cap- 
tured one  machine-gun  and  crew  unaided,  and 
while  attempting  to  take  a  second  was  himself 
killed.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Lou  Crowther,  mother, 
936  East  Chestnut  Street,  Canton,  111. 

CRUM,  LEO  J First  Lieutenant 

Medical  Corps,  126th  Infantry.  For  extraor- 
dinary heroism  in  action  near  Cierges,  France,  July 
31  and  August  1,  1918.  During  the  attack  against 
Cierges  by  his  regiment  he  worked  continuously  and 
heroically  under  fire  to  treat  and  evacuate  the 
wounded.  When  the  house  in  which  his  first-aid 
station  was  located  was  struck  by  an  enemy  shell, 
he  safely  evacuated  all  of  his  patients  and  promptly 
established  another  aid  station  near  the  front.  His 
untiring  efforts  and  personal  bravery  saved  the 
lives  of  many  wounded  and  suffering  men,  and  were 
a  source  of  inspiration  to  the  entire  command. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary  Crum,  wife,  1329  Hill 
Crest  Avenue,  Kalamazoo,  Mich. 

CRYDER,  CHARLES  C Corporal 

Deceased.  Company  C,  166th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Suipps,  France, 
July  5,  1918.  Corpl.  Cryder  remained  with  his 
commanding  officer,  who  was  overcome  with  gas, 
and  assisted  him  to  a  place  of  safety  during  a  severe 
bombardment,  despite  the  fact  that  the  officer  re- 
peatedly suggested  that  he  leave  him  and  seek 
safety  for  himself,  and  that  he  had  previously  been 
instructd  to  seek  shelter  in  a  concrete  dugout  1,000 

Srds  in  the  rear  in  case  of  bombardment.    Next  of 
i,  J.  B.  Cryder,  father,  London,  Ohio. 

CUDDY,  GEORGE  J Private 

Deceased.  Company  F,  107th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Ronssoy, 
France,  September  29,  1918.  Shot  through  both 
cheeks  and  the  throat,  he  refused  to  be  evacuated, 
and  continued  to  advance  through  intense  machine- 
gun  fire.  Later  he  fell,  mortally  wounded  by  a 
third  bullet.  His  heroic  conduct  was  an  inspiration 
to  those  near  him.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Hanna  Cuddy, 
mother,  141  West  10th  Street,  New  York,  N.  Y. 

CUFF,  WILLIAM  E Private 

Deceased.  Machine  Gun  Company  No.  2,  370th 
Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  at 
Mont  des  Singes,  France,  September  28,  1918.  Pvt. 
Cuff  carried  important  messages  for  his  regimental 
commander,  constantly  exposing  himself  to  heavy 
artillery  and  machine-gun  fire  until  he  was  killed. 
Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Emma  Cuff,  mother,  Eckman, 
W.Va. 

CULLEN,  MICHAEL  J.     .     .      .  Corporal 

Company  K,  364th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Eclisfontaine,  France,  Sep- 
tember 28,  1918.  With  six  other  soldiers,  Corpl. 
Cullen  responded  to  a  call  for  volunteers  to  go  four 
hundred  yards  beyond  the  front  line  and  bring  in 
wounded  comrades.  Under  terrific  machine-gun 
and  shell  fire,  he  assisted  in  the  rescue  of  seven 
wounded  men,  also  bringing  in  the  dead  body  of  a 
company  lieutenant.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary 
Cullen,  mother,  539  North  Albany  Avenue,  Chi- 
cago, 111 


CULLEN,  WILLIAM  J.  .  First  Lieutenant 
308th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Binarville,  France,  October  2-8,  1918. 
During  the  advance  of  his  regiment  through  the 
Forest  of  Argonne,  France,  Lieut.  Cullen  led  his 
company,  under  intense  concentration  of  machine- 
gun  fire,  to  the  day's  objective,  steadying  his  men 
and  directing  the  organization  and  entrenchment  of 
his  position.  During  the  period  in  which  part  of  the 
regiment  was  cut  off  by  the  enemy,  he  continued  to 
visit  his  posts  and  encourage  his  men  under  intense 
concentrations  of  trench-mortar  and  machine-gun 
fire,  effectively  directing  the  repulse  of  attacks  on 
his  position.  On  October  4-5-6  this  officer,  observ- 
ing friendly  airplanes,  left  his  shelter  and  went  out 
into  a  cleared  space  in  plain  view  of  the  enemy  and 
under  intense  machine-gun  fire  signaled  the  position 
to  the  airplanes.  During  all  this  critical  time  when 
his  company,  as  well  as  the  battalion,  was  entirely 
without  food  for  five  days,  he  displayed  coolness, 
good  judgment,  and  efficiency,  furnishing  an  inspir- 
ing example  to  his  men.  His  gallantry  in  action 
contributed  materially  to  the  holding  of  the  left 
flank  and  the  successful  resistance  made  by  his 
battalion.  Home  address,  William  F.  Cullen, 
father,  1187  Woody  crest  Avenue,  New  York  City. 

CULLISON,  JESSE  M.  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
28th  Infantry.  At  Laversines,  France,  July  18, 
1918,  he  distinguished  himself  by  doing  more  than 
his  duty  in  disposing  front-line  troops  in  effective 
position,  fearlessly  subjecting  himself  to  danger  in 
order  to  accomplish  his  task  and  thereby  inspiring 
the  officers  and  men  of  his  brigade  to  valorous  and 
successful  attack.  Home  address,  Mrs.  G.  F. 
Crook,  sister,  Howardsville,  Md. 

CULNAN,  JOHNH Sergeant 

49th  Company,  Fifth  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  At 
Chateau-Thierry,  France,  June  6,  1918,  while  assist- 
ing a  wounded  man  to  the  rear,  he  was  himself 
wounded  in  the  head,  but  carried  out  his  mission, 
succeeding  in  bringing  the  other  wounded  man  to 
the  dressing  station.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Rose  B. 
Culnan,  mother,  1907  Riverdale  Avenue,  Mari- 
nette,  Wis. 

CULVER,  STANLEY Private 

Company  C,  314th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Moirey,  France,  November 
10,  1918.  During  an  advance  Pvt.  Culver,  though 
suffering  from  wounds,  carried  important  messages 
under  heavy  shell  fire  from  battalion  to  company 
commander,  refusing  to  have  his  wounds  dressed 
until  his  mission  was  completed.  He  returned  after 
treatment  was  given,  and  remained  at  his  work  as 
runner,  not  allowing  himself  to  be  evacuated.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Rachael  Creveling,  mother,  Town- 
hill,  Pa. 

CUMMINGS,  A  VERY  D Colonel 

181st  Infantry  Brigade.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Gesnes,  France,  September 
29,  1918.  During  the  attack  on  Gesnes  he,  then  a 
lieutenant  colonel,  in  addition  to  performing  his 
regular  duties  as  brigade  adjutant,  181st  Brigade, 
went  forward  with  the  front  line  of  attack,  direct- 
ing the  organization  and  outposting  of  the  front 
line  after  Gesnes  and  the  army  objective  beyond  it 
had  been  captured.  All  of  the  senior  officers  of  the 
assaulting  regiment  having  been  killed  or  wounded 
in  the  attack  on  Gesnes,  he  unhesitatingly  organ- 
ized the  scattered  elements  of  the  regiment  and 
pushed  the  attack  home  to  final  success.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Mildred  D.  Cummings,  wife,  2919 
Pacific  Avenue,  San  Francisco,  Cal. 

CUMMINGS,  FRANK  J Sergeant 

Headquarters  C9mpany,  102d  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  at  Marcheville, 
France,  September  26,  1918.  Sergt.  Cummings  re- 
peatedly volunteered  for  dangerous  missions, 


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carrying  messages  through  violent  artillery  and 
machine-gun  fire.  When  a  small  portion  of  his 
organization  was  cut  off  by  the  enemy,  he  went  to 
their  aid  alone,  and  with  his  pistol  cleaned  out  a 
bombers'  nest.  Home  address,  Mrs.  E.  E.  Nesbit, 
guardian,  85  Beers  Street,  New  Haven,  Conn. 

CUMMINS,  FRED Private 

Company  F,  132d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Consenvoye,  France,  Octo- 
ber 9,  1918.  Pvt.  Cummins,  single-handed,  cap- 
tured a  German  machine-gun,  killing  one  of  the 
crew  and  routing  the  others.  He  then  turned  the 
gun  on  the  enemy  with  great  effectiveness,  protect- 
ing the  right  flank  of  his  battalion.  Later  in  the 
day  he  volunteered  and  rescued  an  outpost  of  three 
men,  which  was  surrounded  by  the  enemy.  He 
performed  these  missions  with  great  courage, 
bravery,  and  initiative,  subjected  to  severe  enemy 
fire  throughout  the  entire  exploit.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Mary  M.  Cummins,  mother,  Carrier  Mills,  111. 

CUNNINGHAM,  CHARLES  E.  .  .  Sergeant 
Deceased.  Company  K,  126th  Infantry.  Al- 
though seriously  wounded  during  a  surprise  attack 
by  a  German  patrol  in  the  vicinity  of  Hecken,  Al- 
sace, on  May  27,  1918,  he  continued  to  direct  his 
men  and  succeeded  in  driving  the  enemy  off.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Augusta  Pangburn,  mother,  1317 
Lafayette  Avenue,  Grand  Rapids,  Mich. 

CUNNINGHAM,  FLOYD  L.  .  First  Lieutenant 
116th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Brabant,  France,  October  8,  1918. 
Lieut.  Cunningham  displayed  rare  courage  in  vol- 
untarily going  to  the  assistance  of  a  wounded  com- 
rade, under  heavy  machine-gun  and  shell  fire. 
Home  address,  Imes  Cunningham,  brother,  Min- 
ong,  Wis. 

CUNNINGHAM,  OLIVER  B.  .  .  .  Captain 
Deceased.  15th  Field  Artillery.  For  repeated 
acts  of  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Ville- 
montoire,  Chateau-Thierry,  and  St.  Mihiel,  France, 
July  21,  1918,  to  September  17,  1918.  During  this 
period  Capt.  Cunningham,  with  utter  disregard  for 
his  personal  safety,  on  numerous  occasions  exposed 
himself  to  the  enemy  fire  while  reconnoitering  and 
performing  liaison  work.  On  September  17,  while 
at  his  post  as  liaison  officer  with  the  most  advanced 
infantry  unit,  Capt.  Cunningham  was  killed  by  an 
enemy  shell.  Next  of  kin,  Frank  S.  Cunningham, 
father,  care  of  Butler  Bros.,  Chicago,  111. 

CUNNINGHAM,  WILLIAM  A.  .  .  Captain 
32 1st  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Sommerance,  France,  Octo- 
ber 12,  1918.  Capt.  Cunningham,  though  painfully 
wounded  in  the  face  by  shrapnel  when  his  battalion 
was  seriously  engaged,  continued  to  lead  his  men 
through  heavy  shell  fire,  leading  them  with  skill  and 
inspiring  them  with  courage.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Jane  C.  Cnningham,  wife,  1232  South  Candler 
Street,  Decatur,  Ga. 

CURFMAN,  THOMAS  D Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  G,  28th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Exermont, 
France,  October  5,  1918.  When  the  advance  of  his 
company  was  retarded  by  machine-gun  fire  he  took 
an  automatic  rifle  from  a  wounded  gunner  and  went 
forward  alone  to  a  position  from  which  he  opened 
fire  and  destroyed  the  enemy  nest.  He  was  himself 
mortally  wounded.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  George  Curf- 
man,  mother,  906  North  Seventh  Street,  Steuben- 
ville,  Ohio. 

CURLEE,  WILLIAM Corporal 

Company  F,  9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Medeah  Ferme,  France,  Oc- 
tober 3,  1918,  Corp.  Curlee,  together  with  four 


other  men,  charged  a  machine-gun  nest  containing 
three  heavy  machine  guns  and  captured  the  three 
guns  and  20  prisoners.  Home  address,  Ephraim 
Curlee,  father,  Polkton,  N.  C. 

CURNOW,  EARL  M Corporal 

Company  H,  128th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Juvigny,  north  of  Soissons, 
France,  August  29  to  September  2,  1918.  Though 
he  had  been  severely  gassed,  Corpl. Curnow  remained 
with  his  company  while  it  was  in  the  front  line. 
When  it  was  in  support,  he  aided  in  carrying 
wounded  across  an  area  covered  by  machine-gun 
and  artillery  fire.  Although  this  work  was  not  re- 
quired of  him,  he  volunteered  for  it  in  spite  of  the 
the  danger  and  his  own  physical  condition.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Ada  Curnow,  280  Tireman  Avenue, 
Detroit,  Mich. 

CURRAN,  FRED  J Corporal 

Company  B,  363d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Very,  France,  September  26, 
1918.  Corpl.  Curran  accompanied  a  lieutenant  on 
an  attack  against  a  nest  of  enemy  snipers  on  Sep- 
tember 26.  They  succeeded  in  killing  two,  wound- 
ing one,  and  taking  the  remaining  two  prisoners. 
Home  address,  Mary  Ann  Curran,  2647  Mission 
Street,  San  Francisco,  Cal. 

CURTI,  MIKE Private 

Company  F,  127th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Gesnes,  France,  October  4, 
1918.  Pvt.  Curti,  a  litter  bearer,  went  out  alone 
in  front  of  the  lines  several  times  under  the  severest 
of  fire,  and  carried  back  wounded  men  from  an  ex- 
posed area,  from  which  his  company  had  been 
forced  to  withdraw.  Home  address,  Giovanni  Curti, 
father,  231  Lake  Street,  Reno,  Nev. 

CURTIS,  BERNARD  B Corporal 

Company  G,  116th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  the  Bois  de  Brabant,  France, 
October  8,  1918.  Corpl.  Curtis  courageously  con- 
tinued to  lead  his  squad  against  the  enemy,  after 
being  painfully  wounded  in  the  face  by  shell  frag- 
ments, refusing  to  obtain  first  aid  in  order  not  to 
delay  the  advance  of  his  squad.  Home  address,  W. 
father,  1001  South  First  Street,  Baskerville,  Va. 

CURTIS,  CLYDE  O.  .  .  .  First  Sergeant 
Company  C,  16th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  south  of  Soissons,  France,  July 
18,  1918.  Leading  his  platoon  against  an  enemy 
battery  in  the  face  of  direct  fire,  Sergt.  Curtis  per- 
sonally killed  the  gunner  and,  with  the  aid  of  his 
men,  either  killed  or  wounded  the  entire  crew,  thus 
preventing  further  casualties  on  his  troops.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Susan  Curtis,  mother,  Stella,  Neb. 

CURTIS,  EDWARD  P.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Pilot,  Air  Service,  95th  Aero  Squadron.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  in  the  region  of 
Stenay,  France,  September  27,  1918.  Lieut.  Curtis 
volunteered  to  perform  a  reconnaissance  patrol  of 
particular  danger  and  importance  30  kilometers 
within  the  enemy's  territory.  He  made  the  entire 
journey  through  a  heavy  antiaircraft  and  machine- 
gun  fire,  and  flew  at  an  extremely  low  altitude  to 
secure  the  desired  information.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  G.  T.  Curtis,  mother,  North  Goodman  Street, 
Rochester,  N.  Y. 

CURTIS,  NATHAN  M  .  .  .  .  Corpora 
Company  L,  131st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Consenvoye,  France,  Octo- 
ber 10,  1918.  Voluntarily  leaving  shelter,  Corporal 
Curtis  led  a  patrol  of  three  men  across  an  open 
field,  under  heavy  shell  fire,  and  captured  an  enemy 
machine-gun,  killing  two  and  capturing  one  of  the 
crew.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Nathan  M.  Curtis, 
mother,  557  Monticello  Avenue,  Chicago,  111. 


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CURTIS,  ROLLIN  A.  .  .  .  First  Sergeant 
Company  A,  128th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Cierges,  France,  August  1, 
1918;  and  near  Gesnes,  France,  October  9,  1918. 
During  the  advance  near  Reddy  Farm,  Sergeant 
Curtis,  then  a  platoon  commander,  was  painfully 
wounded  in  the  leg,  but  refused  to  be  evacuated 
until  wounded  a  second  time.  During  the  advance, 
the  battalion  commander  asked  for  a  volunteer  to 
establish  liaison  with  the  unit  on  the  right.  Ser- 
geant Curtis  immediately  offered  his  services  for 
this  hazardous  mission.  On  October  9,  near  Gesnes, 
when  the  only  officer  in  his  company  was  killed, 
Sergeant  Curtis  took  command,  leading  the  com- 
pany through  an  intense  enemy  barrage.  Although 
wounded  and  knocked  down  by  the  explosion  of  a 
shell,  he  continued  to  lead  the  company  until  re- 
lieved. Home  address,  Mrs.  James  Curtis,  mother, 
Barron,  Wis. 

CURTIS,  WILL  C Private 

Deceased.  Company  M,  142d  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne, 
France,  October  8,  1918.  While  passing  through  a 
heavy  enemy  barrage  he  was  mortally  wounded, 
but  continued  to  advance,  encouraging  his  com- 
rades to  follow  him.  His  example  of  courage  and 
fearlessness  gave  confidence  to  his  comrades  and 
the  advance  was  successful.  He  later  died  of  his 
wounds.  Next  of  kin,  H.  V.  Curtis,  father,  Peters- 
burg, Texas. 

CURTISS,  EARL  W Private 

Company  B,  59th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Brieulles-sur-Meuse,  France, 
September  29,  1918.  Advancing  alone  across  open 
territory  and  exposed  to  extremely  heavy  machine- 
gun  fire,  Pvt.  Curtiss  rescued  a  fellow  soldier  who 
was  lying  wounded  beyond  the  front  line.  He 
accomplished  his  mission,  even  after  being  painfully 
wounded  in  the  head  during  his  return.  Home  ad- 
dress, Harry  Fisher,  friend,  Yukon,  Mo. 

CUSHING,  FREDERICK  R.  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Battery  C,  7th  Field  Artillery.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Exermont,  France,  October 
4,  1918.  Sergt.  Cushing  volunteered  and  took  his 
place  and  gun  squad  forward  to  the  infantry  front 
lines,  where  he  was  subjected  to  violent  bombard- 
ment. He  refused  to  take  shelter  until  nearly  all 
his  horses  and  three  of  his  men  were  wounded,  and 
then  left  shelter  no  less  than  five  times  to  rescue 
wounded  comrades,  this  being  done  under  a  heavy 
barrage.  Home  address,  William  O.  Cushing, 
brother,  Rockland,  Mass. 

CUSHION,  LEON  J Private 

Deceased.  Company  D,  103d  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  at  Marcheville, 
France,  September  26,  1918.  Under  terrific 
machine-gun,  artillery  and  rifle  fire,  he  displayed 
great  courage  in  locating  and  fighting  enemy  ma- 
chine gunners.  He  was  killed  while  rushing  a 
machine-gun  nest.  Next  of  kin,  Nelson  J.  Cushion, 
father,  East  Hardwick,  Vt. 

CUSTEAU,  ODILON Corporal 

Company  C,  103d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Belleau  Woods,  France,  July 
20,  1918.  In  the  advance  of  the  first  wave,  east 
from  Belleau  Woods,  he  cleaned  out,  single-handed, 
a  dugout  of  German  machine-guns.  Home  address, 
Frank  Custeau,  cousin,  114  Cross  Street,  Law- 
rence, Mass. 

CUTLER,  MERRITT  D Corporal 

Company  I,  107th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ronssoy,  France,  September 
29,  1918.  Although  suffering  from  wounds,  Corpl. 
Cutler  went  forth  under  treacherous  enemy  fire  and 
dragged  two  wounded  comrades  to  safety.  Later 


the  same  day  he  organized  a  stretcher  party  and 
brought  in  three  wounded  comrades  under  machine- 
gun  fire,  which  was  so  severe  that  it  had  stopped  the 
advance  of  neighboring  troops.  Home  address, 
Timothy  R.  Cutler,  father,  101  Park  Avenue,  New 
York.  N.  Y. 

CUTTER,  EDWARD  B.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  19th  Aero  Squadron.  For  extraor- 
dinary heroism  in  action  near  Cunel,  France,  Octo- 
ber 21,  1918.  Responding  to  an  urgent  request  for 
a  plane  to  penetrate  the  enemy  lines  to  ascertain 
whether  or  not  the  enemy  was  preparing  a  counter- 
attack, Lieut.  Cutter  immediately  volunteered  for 
the  mission.  Obliged  to  fly  at  a  very  low  altitude 
on  account  of  the  unfavorable  weather  conditions 
he  was  under  terrific  fire  of  the  enemy  at  all  times, 
by  skillful  dodging  he  managed  to  cross  the  enemy 
lines.  His  plane  was  seen  to  suddenly  lurch  and 
crash  a  short  distance  to  the  ground,  both  he  and  his 
brother  observer  being  killed.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Mary  S.  Cutter,  mother,  Anoka,  Minn. 

DABNEY,  MILAN Private 

Company  B,  348th  Machine  Gun  Battalion. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Eclis- 
fontaine  and  Tronsol  Farm,  France,  September  27, 
October  1,  1918.  Throughout  five  days  of  action 
Private  Dabney  maintained  liaison  between  com- 
pany and  battalion  posts  of  command,  repeatedly 
passing  through  the  enemy's  barrages,  and  con- 
stantly subjected  to  enemy  sniping.  Home  address, 
Robert  C.  Tracy,  friend,  882  Florainda  Street, 
San  Francisco,  Cal. 

DABNEY,  W.  C First  Lieutenant 

26th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Soissons,  France,  July  18-22,  1918. 
Lieutenant  Dabney  took  his  command  over  the 
top  in  four  successive  attacks  near  Soissons  and  by 
his  bravery  and  effective  leadership  four  times 
achieved  success  in  reaching  his  objective.  Home 
address,  Dr.  S.  C.  Dabney,  father,  1329  Third 
Street,  Louisville,  Ky. 

DAKIN,  HURSEY  A Corporal 

Company  F,  1st  Gas  Regiment.  For  extraor- 
dinary heroism  in  action  in  the  Bois  Jure,  near 
Gercourt,  France,  September  26,  1918.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  O.  H.  Dakin,  mother,  Box  93,  Free- 
water,  Oregon. 

DALEY,  PHILIP  A Private 

Company  A,  1st  Engineers.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  northwest  of  Verdun,  France, 
October  9,  1918.  On  two  occasi9ns,  when  intense 
machine-gun  fire  threatened  his  platoon,  Pvt. 
Daley  voluntarily  accompanied  another  soldier  and 
attacked  the  enemy  positions  in  the  face  of  heavy 
fire,  silencing  the  guns  by  effective  rifle  fire.  Next 
of  kin,  Philip  Daley,  father,  Morgan  Hill,  Cal. 

DALLAS,  FRED  W Corporal 

Headquarters  Company,  360th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  the  Bois  de 
Argonne,  France,  November  2,  1918.  Although  his 
arm  was  shattered  by  a  machine-gun  bullet,  Corpl. 
Dallas  refused  to  go  to  the  rear,  but  continued  to 
advance  under  extremely  heavy  machine-gun  fire 
until  he  received  two  more  wounds,  one  piercing  his 
leg  and  making  it  impossible  for  him  to  advance 
further.  While  crawling  to  the  rear  he  encountered 
another  wounded  man,  and  assisted  him  to  the 
dressing  station.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Bellzora 
Dallas,  mother,  652  Orleans  Street,  Beaumont,  Tex. 

DALRYMPLE,  THERON  E.     .      .      . 

Sergeant  (First  Class) 

Deceased.  Company  A,  1st  Engineers.  At  Bois 
de  Villers,  France,  on  May  9,  1918,  he  displayed 
heroic  devotion  to  duty  by  rendering  first-aid  as- 


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sistance  to  the  wounded,  by  handling  his  platoon 
under  shell  fire  with  coolness  and  courage,  and  by 
attempting  to  protect  a  comrade  while  he  himself 
was  mortally  wounded.  Next  of  kin,  Asa  C.  Dal- 
rymple,  father,  32^  Pearl  Street,  Rochester,  N.  Y. 

DALRYMPLE,  WILLIAM  ....  Private 
Company  G,  26th  Infantry.  Near  Siossons, 
France,  July  19,  1918,  he  crawled  to  an  enemy 
sniper's  post  and  killed  or  wounded  all  its  occu- 
pants. Home  address,  J.  L.  Dalrymple,  father, 
Albertsville,  Ala. 

DALTON,  GILBERT  R Bugler 

Company  M,  132d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Bois  de  Malaumont,  France, 
October  9,  1918.  Bugler  Dalton  and  an  officer 
were  making  a  reconnaissance  of  Bois  de  Malau- 
mont. Upon  entering  the  woods  they  were  sud- 
denly fired  upon  by  machine  guns.  Together  they 
rushed  the  machine-gun.  The  officer  was  wounded 
and  unable  to  take  cover.  Bugler  Dalton  ran 
across  an  open  space,  exposing  himself  to  short 
range  of  machine-gun  fire,  and  carried  the  officer  to 
a  position  of  safety.  Home  address,  Rochel  Dalton, 
brother,  Carrier  Mills,  111. 

DALY,  DANIEL  ....  First  Sergeant 
73d  Company,  6th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  Sergt. 
Daly  repeatedly  performed  deeds  of  heroism  and 
great  service  on  June  5,  1918.  At  the  risk  of  his  life 
he  extinguished  a  fire  in  an  ammunition  dump  at 
Lucylebocage.  On  June  7,  1918,  while  his  position 
was  under  violent  bombardment,  he  visited  all  the 
gun  crews  of  his  company,  then  posted  over  a  wide 
portion  of  the  front,  to  cheer  his  men.  On  June  10, 
1918,  he  attacked  an  enemy  machine-gun  emplace- 
ment unassisted  and  captured  it  by  use  of  hand  gre- 
nades and  his  automatic  pistol.  On  the  same  day, 
during  the  German  attack  on  Souresches,  he  brought 
in  wounded  under  fire.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Ellen 
Daly,  mother,  1290  Rockaway  Avenue,  New  York 
City. 

DANIEL,  CHARLES  E.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  B,  116th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  the  Bois  Detrayes,  France, 
October  27,  1918.  Pvt.  Daniels  crawled  from  his 
own  trenches  to  within  range  of  an  enemy  machine- 
gun  nest  which  had  been  harassing  his  company  all 
day,  and  bombed  out  the  gunners  with  hand  gre- 
nades, thereby  enabling  his  company  to  occupy 
more  advantageous  position.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
D.  M.  Daniel,  mother,  Louisa,  Va. 

DANIEL,  HENRY Private 

Battery  A,  10th  Field  Artillery.  For  extraor- 
dinary heroism  in  action  near  St.  Eugene,  France, 
July  9,  1918.  Pvt.  Daniel  repeatedly  volunteered 
and  carried  important  messages  four  kilometers 
through  heavy  shell  fire  near  the  enemy's  lines.  On 
one  trip  he  found  a  wounded  soldier  and  carried  him 
through  an  enemy  barrage  to  the  dressing  station. 
Home  address,  Anton  Daniel,  father,  Arte,  Neb. 

DANIEL,  JOSIAH Sergeant 

Company  E,  16th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  south  of  Soissons,  France,  July  18, 
1918.  He  voluntarily  and  alone  advanced  against 
a  machine-gun  and  captured  the  gun  and  its  crew. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Susan  Daniel,  mother,  1242 
South  Lumpkin  Street,  Athens,  Ga. 

DANIELS,  FRANCIS  L Corporal 

Company  H,  353d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Tailly,  France,  November  2, 
1918.  When  his  company  had  been  held  up  by  a 
machine-gun,  and  a  comrade  killed  at  his  side, 
Corpl.  Daniels  voluntarily  advanced  alone  over  an 
open  space  for  200  yards  in  the  face  of  the  machine- 
gun  fire  into  a  clump  of  bushes,  from  which  he  suc- 


ceeded in  killing  the  enemy  gunner  and  capturing 
the  gun.  Home  address,  Mrs.  M.  E.  Daniels, 
mother,  R.  F.  D.  No.  5,  Smith  Center,  Kansas. 

DANIELS,  WILLIAM  H Private 

Company  G,  119th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ribeauville,  France,  October 
18,  1918.  When  enemy  sniper  and  machine-gun 
fire  had  held  up  his  line  and  caused  many  casualties 
in  his  ranks,  Pvt.  Daniels  went  forward  a  distance 
of  about  150  yards  and,  with  the  aid  of  his  machine- 
gun,  put  an  enemy  nest  out  of  action  and  killed  one 
of  the  snipers.  Home  address,  William  F.  Daniels, 
father,  R.  F.  D.  No.  3,  Rutledge,  Tenn. 

DANO Second  Lieutenant 

French  Army.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Somme  Py,  France,  October  3-8,  1918. 
He  displayed  conspicuous  gallantry  during  opera- 
tions of  the  Second  American  Division,  and  when 

suffered 


heavy  losses,  he  promptly  effected  a  reorganization. 
With  great  heroism  and  able  leadership,  he  then 
pushed  forward  the  assault  in  the  face  of  heavy 
shell  fire.  Home  address  not  given. 

DANYSCH,  STEVE  G Sergeant 

Deceased.  Fourth  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  south  of  Soissons, 
France,  July  19,  1918.  Having  received  a  severe 
wound  in  the  head,  he  refused  to  be  evacuated  and 
continued  to  lead  his  platoon  with  great  bravery 
until  he  fell  unconscious.  He  died  from  his  wounds 
several  days  later.  Next  of  kin,  Florian  Danysch, 
father,  Westoff,  Texas. 

DANZIG,  SAMUEL  V.  H.  .  First  Lieutenant 
8th  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Fossoy,  France,  July  14-15, 
1918,  and  near  Le  Charmel,  France,  July  26,  1918. 
Lieutenant  Danzig  repeatedly  crossed  open  spaces 
swept  by  shell  fire  during  a  violent  barrage  to  in- 
spect the  gun  positions,  under  artillery  fire,  en- 
couraging his  men  and  looking  after  their  safety. 
Later  in  the  day  he  took  charge  of  the  guns  of  an 
officer  who  had  been  wounded  and  placed  them  in 
new  positions.  On  July  26  he  advanced  through  a 
heavy  barrage  on  a  reconnaissance  and  placed  four 
guns  in  support  of  a  battalion  of  infantry.  After 
the  infantry  had  withdrawn  he  held  this  position 
under  enemy  fire  from  the  rear  and  flanks,  until 
ordered  to  withdraw  the  following  night.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  M.  V.  Danzig,  mother,  797  Madison 
Avenue,  Albany,  N.  Y. 

DARGIS,  JOSEPH  A Corporal 

Company  K,  6th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  In 
the  attacks  on  enemy  machine-gun  positions  in  the 
Bois  de  Belleau,  France,  June  6-8,  1918,  he  distin- 
guished himself  by  being  first  in  the  charge  of  his 
platoon  at  all  times;  throughout  the  fighting  he 
acquitted  himself  with  conspicuous  bravery.  Home 
address  Chicago,  111. 

DARKOSKI,  WACTAW  ....  Sergeant 
Company  K,  26th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  the  Argonne  Forest,  France, 
October  9,  1918.  During  the  fighting  in  the  Ar- 
gonne, October  4-13,  Sergt.  Darkoski  displayed  ex- 
traordinary heroism  and  ability  in  leading  his  pla- 
toon against  strong  points  under  the  most  severe 
shell  and  machine-gun  fire.  On  October  9,  in  a 
hand-to-hand  fight,  he  alone  captured  two  enemy 
guns.  Home  address,  Frank  Haze,  uncle,  1  Wuster 
Street,  New  Haven,  Conn. 

DARLING,  HOMER  C.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
132d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Bois  du  Fays,  France,  October  10-12, 
1918.  Exposed  to  heavy  machine-gun  fire  from  the 
front  and  right  flank,  he  led  his  platoon  forward 


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through  heavy  brush,  although  suffering  heavy 
casualties.  During  the  advance  he  and  one  other 
member  of  his  platoon  attacked  a  machine-gun  nest 
and  captured  three  machine  guns  and  five  prisoners. 
In  hand-to-hand  fighting  he  personally  killed  five 
Germans  and  wounded  others.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
George  Darling,  mother,  Mendon,  Mass. 

DASCH,  CARL  W Private 

Headquarters  Company,  167th  Infantry.  During 
the  entire  period,  July  26  to  August  1,  1918,  in 
acti9n  northeast  of  Chateau-Thierry,  France,  he 
carried  messages  between  the  firing  line  and  battal- 
ion headquarters  through  heavy  enemy  shell  fire. 
On  returning  from  the  firing  line  he  would  pick  up  a 
severely  wounded  man  each  time  and  carry  him 
through  the  barrage  to  a  first-aid  station.  He 
finally  became  so  exhausted  he  could  not  continue 
his  work,  yet  he  had  to  be  ordered  to  report  to  the 
aid  section  for  treatment.  During  the  whole  series 
of  engagements  he  did  not  sleep  and  taxed  his  phys- 
ical endurance  to  the  utmost  at  all  times,  setting  to 
his  comrades  an  example  of  utter  disregard  of 
danger  and  exceptional  devotion  to  duty.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Fred  A.  Dasch,  1045  First  Street 
West,  Weiser,  Idaho. 

DAUGHTY,  JOHN  E Sergeant 

Company  F,  130th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  the  Evergreen  Woods,  France, 
November  6,  1918.  While  on  a  daylight  patrol, 
Sergt.  Daughty  displayed  exceptional  bravery, 
when  with  one  other  man  he  fought  a  large  force  of 
the  enemy,  killing  a  German  officer  and  two  ma- 
chine gunners  who  were  attempting  to  put  their 
guns  in  action.  Surrounded  by  the  enemy,  he  cap- 
tured a  German  corporal  and  fought  his  way  out 
with  his  pistol,  not  having  time  to  load  his  rifle. 
He  marched  his  prisoners  to  the  rear  at  the  point  of 
his  bayonet,  thereby  running  the  risk  of  being  cap- 
tured himself,  in  order  to  carry  out  orders  to  take  at 
least  one  prisoner.  Home  address,  E.  L.  Daughty, 
father,  Venice,  111. 

DAUNE,  CHARLES  EMILE  .  Sous  Lieutenant 
French  Army.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  St.  Mihiel,  France,  September  12,  1918. 
When  the  advance  of  his  battalion  was  held  up  by 
a  hostile  strong  point,  well  fortified  and  protected 
by  barbed-wire  entanglements,  Lieut.  Daune,  at 
the  head  of  his  platoon,  led  his  men  forward,  forc- 
ing an  opening  through  the  wire,  and  overcame  the 
enemy's  resistance,  capturing  158  prisoners,  includ- 
ing two  officers  and  15  machine  guns.  Home  ad- 
dress not  given. 

DAUSCH,  WILLIAM Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  I,  107th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Ronssoy, 
France,  September  29,  1918.  During  operations 
against  the  Hindenburg  line,  Sergt.  Dausch  ren- 
dered valuable  assistance  and  demonstrated  rare 
courage  in  attacking  and  destroying  two  enemy 
machine-gun  nests  by  the  accurate  fire  of  his  rifle. 
Even  after  being  mortally  wounded  in  the  head,  he 
continued  in  the  combat  until  he  collapsed.  Next 
of  kin,  Mrs.  Katherin  Dausch,  mother,  305  East 
Ninety-third  Street,  New  York,  N.  Y. 

DAVIDSON,  LILBURN  C Captain 

359th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Villerssur-Preney,  France,  September 
15,  1918.  When  his  own  lines  were  being  heavily 
shelled  at  night,  he  lead  a  patrol  of  36  men  to  gain 
contact  with  the  enemy,  and  after  being  challenged 
by  German  outposts,  led  his  men  in  a  charge, 
under  heavy  fire,  killing  forty  of  the  enemy,  and 
capturing  36  prisoners,  4  trench  mortars,  and  4 
machine-guns.  He  established  and  held  an  impor- 
tant position  until  leap-frogged  by  the  remainder 
of  his  company  in  an  attack  several  hours  later. 
Home  address,  Tom  M.  Davidson,  Jackson,  Ky. 


DA  VIS,  ABEL Colonel 

132d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Consenvoye,  France,  October  9,  1918. 
.  Upon  reaching  its  objective,  after  a  difficult  ad- 
vance, involving  two  changes  of  directions  Col 
Davis's  regiment  was  subjected  to  a  determined 
enemy  counterattack.  Disregarding  the  heavy  shell 
and  machine-gun  fire,  Col.  Davis  personally  as- 
sumed command  and  by  his  fearless  leadership  and 
courage  the  enemy  was  driven  back.  Home  address, 
James  Davis,  brother,  1400  Milwaukee  Avanue 
Chicago,  111. 

DAVIS,  BENJAMIN  G Private 

Company  C,  115th  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Ypres,  Bel- 
gium, August  23,  1918.  When  several  members  of 
his  platoon  were  severely  wounded  by  shell  fire, 
Pvt.  Davis,  though  himself  wounded,  went  through 
the  bombardment  to  a  dugout  and  procured  assist- 
ance for  his  comrades,  guiding  a  rescuing  party  to 
their  assistance.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Marie  Davis, 
mother,  512  Nunn  Street,  Wilmington,  N.  C. 

DAVIS,  CHESTER  A Major 

3d  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Hattonville,  France,  in  the 
St.  Mihiel  salient,  September  12-13,  1918.  Sent  by 
his  brigade  commander  to  verify  the  positions  of  the 
first  lines  of  the  assaulting  battalions,  he  continued 
forward  to  ascertain  the  approximate  location  of 
the  enemy  lines.  Accompanied  by  only  two  others, 
he  overtook  a  hostile  formation  of  about  60  men, 
wagons,  animals,  and  machine-guns,  which  formed 
a  rear  guard  to  facilitate  the  retreat  of  the  enemy 
convoys,  and  by  the  exercise  of  rare  gallantry  and 
judgment,  captured  this  entire  enemy  force,  despite 
its  overwhelming  superiority  in  numbers  and 
strength.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Thomas  L  Davis 
4  Liberty  Street,  Salem,  Mass. 

DAVIS,  CHESTER  V Corporal 

Company  E,  6th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Brieulles,  France,  Novem- 
ber 4,  1918.  Corpl.  Davis  volunteered  to  carry  a 
message  to  the  battalion  commander,  notifying 
him  that  our  barrage  was  falling  short.  Crossing 
a  valley  swept  by  shell  and  machine-gun  fire,  he 
swam  the  icy  Meuse  River  and  succeeded  in  de- 
livering his  message  in  time  to  avoid  further 
casualties.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Rosa  Davis, 
Tennyson,  Ind. 

DAVIS,  CLARENCE  E Corporal 

Company  D,  168th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Cote  de  Chatillon,  France, 
October  4,  1918.  During  the  attack  Corpl.  Davis 
made  his  way  forward  through  intense  artillery  and 
machine-gun  fire  to  rescue  a  wounded  comrade. 
When  he  had  reached  a  point  about  25  yards  in 
front  of  the  enemy  trenches  he  found  that  the  man 
was  dead,  and  he,  himself,  so  seriously  wounded 
that  he  was  compelled  to  return.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Tour  Spear,  aunt,  Clarence,  Iowa. 

DAVIS,  DUNK First  Sergeant 

Company  G,  119th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt,  France,  Septem- 
ber 29,  1918.  Sergt.  Davis  voluntarily  went  forward 
to  attack  enemy  machine  guns,  which  were  care- 
fullly  concealed  and  raising  havoc  with  his  section 
of  the  line.  He  succeeded  in  putting  both  posts  out 
of  action  and  killing  all  the  occupants.  Home  ad- 
dress, William  B.  Davis,  father,  Red  Springs,  N.  C. 

DAVIS,  EDGAR  C Sergeant 

Company  H,  61st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Dun  sur  Meuse,  France, 
November  5,  1918.  Sergt.  Davis,  voluntarily  ad- 
vanced alone  against  an  enemy  machine-gun  which 
was  holding  up  his  platoon,  capturing  four  prisoners 


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and  the  gun.  Later  he  led  a  few  men  into  a  dugout 
and  captured  13  prisoners.  He  then  continued  the 
advance  until  the  day's  objective  had  been  reached 
and  the  platoon  position  organized.  Home  address, 
James  E.  Davis,  father,  Louisburg,  Term. 

DAVIS,  FRED  C First  Lieutenant 

108th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Ronssoy,  France,  September  29-30,1918. 
Lieut.  Davis  successfully  held  a  trench  several  hun- 
dred yards  in  advance  of  the  Hindenburg  line,  under 
heavy  shell  and  machine-gun  fire.with  a  detachment 
which  he  had  organized  with  men  from  different 
organizations.  The  following  morning  he  led  his 
detachment  still  farther,  cleaning  up  about  five  hun- 
dred yards  of  enemy  trenches.  Home  address,  John 
J.  Davis,  father,  Madrid,  Iowa. 

DAVIS,  GUY  K Corporal 

Deceased.  Company  F,  359th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Villers-devant- 
Dun,  France,  November  2,  1918.  After  his  platoon 
sergeant  had  become  a  casualty,  he  assumed  com- 
mand and  led  his  men  with  marked  personal  bravery 
and  skill,  advancing  under  fire  until  he  was  mor- 
tally wounded.  His  example  inspired  his  men  with 
his  own  fighting  spirit.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Charity 
Davis,  mother,  Oolitic,  Ind. 

DAVIS,  HENRY  .  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  H,  6th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Romagne-sous-Montfaucon, 
France,  October  14,  1918.  Although  wounded, 
Pvt.  Davis  courageously  led  several  attacks 
against  machine-gun  emplacements.  While  recon- 
noitering  from  an  exposed  position  in  front  of  the 
lines,  he  was  wounded  a  second  time  by  a  sniper, 
but  refused  to  go  to  the  rear  until  ordered  to  do  so. 
Next  of  kin,  Henry  Davis,  father,  Pomeroyton,  Ky. 

DAVIS,  HERMAN Private 

Company  I,  113th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Molleville  Farm,  France,  Octo- 
ber 10,  1918.  On  duty  as  a  company  runner,  Pvt. 
Davis  was  accompanying  the  left  assault  platoon 
of  his  company  during  the  advance  through  the 
woods,  when  it  was  fired  on  by  an  enemy  machine- 
gun.  As  soon  as  the  gun  opened  fire,  the  members 
of  the  platoon  scattered  and  attempted  to  flank 
the  gun,  but  Pvt.  Davis  pushed  on  ahead,  being 
the  first  to  reach  the  nest,  attacked  it  single- 
handed,  and  killed  the  four  enemy  gunners.  His 
gallant  act  enabled  his  platoon  to  continue  the  ad- 
vance. Home  address,  Jeff  Davis,  father,  Big  Lake, 
Ark. 

DAVIS,  HILDRED  D Bugler 

Company  C,  124th  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Butgenville, 
France,  November  11,  1918.  When  his  platoon 
and  the  infantry  company  to  which  it  was  attached 
were  held  up  by  hostile  obstructions  and  machine- 
gun  fire,  Bugler  Davis  volunteered  and  carried  a 
message  to  the  left  flank  of  the  company.  A  few 
minutes  afterward  he  again  distinguished  himself 
by  leaving  the  cover  of  a  trench,  going  forward 
under  heavy  machine-gun  fire,  and  helping  rescue 
a  wounded  officer.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Nora  M. 
Davis,  mother,  404  West  Washington  Street, 
Springfield,  111. 

DAVIS,  HOWARD  H.  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Medical  reserve  Corps,  attached  to  12th  Sher- 
wood Foresters.  On  January  8,  1918,  in  Templeux 
Quarries,  France,  he  entered  a  dugout  which  had 
been  caved  in  by  enemy  shell  fire  and  administered 
to  the  wounded.  Although  the  dugout  was  under 
heavy  shell  fire,  he  performed  an  operation  for 
amputation  of  a  leg  and  thereby  saved  a  soldier's 
life.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Hannah  Davis,  mother, 
3913  Franklin  Avenue,  Cleveland,  Ohio. 


DAVIS,  LEROY Private 

Company  L,  370th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Mont  De  Sanges,  France, 
September  18,  1918.  Pvt.  Davis  went  out  under 
heavy  fire  to  the  aid  of  a  runner  who  had  been 
wounded,  applied  first  aid,  took  the  messages  of 
the  wounded  man  and  delivered  them  to  their  des- 
tination. Home  address,  Stella  Burvender,  mo- 
ther, 302  East  Depot  Street,  Huntsville,  Mo. 

DAVIS,  LUTHER  F Sergeant 

Company  K,  117th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Busigny,  France,  October 
9,  1918.  While  commanding  a  platoon  he  repeat- 
edly volunteered  and  went  forward  to  draw  fire 
from  enemy  machine-guns,  thereby  locating  the 
positions  of  the  machine-gun  posts  and  facilitating 
their  destruction.  Home  address,  S.  G.  Davis, 
father,  Correll,  Ky. 

DAVIS,  MURRAY Major 

Deceased.  140th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Exermont,  France,  Septem- 
ber 26-29,  1918.  He  led  his  battalion  brilliantly, 
and  when  wounded,  refused  to  go  to  the  rear,  but 
having  his  wound  dressed  on  the  spot,  continued  in 
command  of  his  battalion.  Later  he  was  killed 
while  leading  his  command  in  an  advance.  Next  of 
kin,  William  B.  Davis,  father,  1321  Commerce 
Building,  Kansas  City,  Mo. 

DAVIS,  NEWMAN Sergeant 

Company  D,  llth  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Brandeville,  France,  Novem- 
ber 7-8,  1918.  After  all  the  officers  of  his  company 
had  become  casualties,  Sergt.  Davis  (then  a  corpo- 
ral) took  command,  displaying  exceptional  gal- 
lantry in  leading  his  men.  Home  address,  Ambrose 
Davis,  father,  Siluria,  Ala. 

DAVIS,  NEWEL  B Corporal 

Company  I,  28th  Infantry.  Near  Cantigny, 
France,  May  28,  1918,  he  voluntarily  left  shelter 
and  exposed  himself  to  violent  machine-gun  fire  in 
order  to  bring  to  shelter  a  wounded  comrade.  While 
performing  this  meritorious  deed  he  was  himself 
seriously  wounded.  Home  address,  Elias  V.  Davis, 
brother,  59  North  Main  Street,  Hornell,  N.  Y. 

DAVIS,  THOMAS  H.  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Sanitary  Detachment,  368th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  at  Binarville,  France, 
September  30,  1918.  Pvt.  Davis,  with  an  officer 
and  another  soldier,  voluntarily  left  shelter  and 
crossed  an  open  space  50  yards  wide  swept  by  shell 
and  machine-gun  fire  to  rescue  a  wounded  soldier, 

r.    Home  ad- 
incoln  Street, 


whom  they  carried  to  a  place  of  safety.    Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Anna  Davis,  mother,  49  Lin 
Hampton,  Va. 

DAVIS,  W.  D .         Colonel 

361st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Gesnes,  France,  September  26  to  Octo- 
ber 2,  1918.  Col.  Davis  displayed  distinguished 
gallantry  in  leading  and  directing  his  front  line  in 
the  four  days'  advance  on  Gesnes  and  in  the  four 
following  days,  holding  the  front  line  under  heavy 
shell  fire.  During  this  period  his  regiment  was 
suffering  heavy  casualties,  but  he  remained  con- 
stantly with  the  front  line,  encouraging  his  men  by 
his  presence  to  hold  out  under  this  most  dangerous 
and  trying  condition  of  warfare.  Twice  wounded, 
he  remained  in  command  of  his  regiment  through- 
out the  entire  action  until  it  was  finally  relieved  on 
October  11.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Abbie  G.  Davis, 
wife,  Care  R.  S.  Davis,  Muskogee,  Okla. 

DAVIS,  WALTER  E Sergeant 

Headquarters  Company,  4th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Les  Evaux, 
France,  July  13,  1918.  After  several  night  patrols 


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had  failed  in  an  attempt  to  cross  the  Marne,  Sergt. 
Davis,  with  three  companions,  crossed  the  river  in 
daylight  and,  in  full  view  of  the  enemy,  remained  in 
enemy  territory  throughout  the  day.  Home  ad- 
dress, Charles  H.  Dorcey,  foster  father,  Butler,  Pa. 

DAVIS,  WILLIAM  R Private 

Company  E,  104th  Infantry.  For  exceptiona 
courage  and  devotion  to  duty  in  action  on  April  12, 
1918,  remaining  at  his  post  and  continuing  to  fire 
his  rifle  and  grenades  at  the  enemy  after  he  was 
severely  wounded  in  action.  Home  address,  Misa 
May  Taylor,  friend,  566  No.  Main  Street,  Brockton, 
Mass. 

DAVIS,  WILTSHIRE  C.  .  .  First  Sergeant 
Company  G,  116th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Haumont,  France,  October 
11,  1918.  After  the  loss  of  all  his  officers  and  his 
company  was  becoming  disorganized,  Sergt.  Davis 
took  command  and  reassembled  the  company, 
bringing  it  to  the  objective  at  the  most  opportune 
moment.  He  commanded  for  a  period  of  eleven  days 
thereafter  and  successfully  continued  the  operations 
by  his  leadership  and  exceptional  courage  under  fire. 
Home  address,  Andrew  J.  Davis,  father,  201  Second 
Avenue,  Farmville,  Va. 

DAWSON,  HAROLD  A Sergeant 

Sanitary  Detachment,  126th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Juvigny, 
France,  August  31,  1918.  He  volunteered  to  go  out 
into  a  field  swept  by  artillery  and  machine-gun  fire 
to  administer  first  aid  to  wounded  soldiers,  con- 
stantly exposing  himself  to  fire.  His  work  saved 
the  lives  of  many  soldiers.  After  dark,  when  it  was 
possible  to  remove  the  wounded  from  the  field,  he 
worked  tirelessly  during  their  evacuation  to  the 
first-aid  station.  Home  address,  Mrs.  D.  A.  Daw- 
son,  317  No.  Prairie  Avenue,  Kalamazoo,  Mich. 

DAWSON,  LEO  H.  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Air  Service,  94th  Aero  Squadron.  For  extraor- 
dinary heroism  in  action  near  Hartennes,  France, 
July  19,  1918.  While  on  a  voluntary  patrol,  Lieut. 
Dawson  encountered  seven  enemy  monoplanes  at 
an  altitude  of  2,000  meters.  After  a  brief  engage- 
ment his  guns  jammed,  but,  after  repairing  the  jam 
in  the  air  and  under  heavy  fire,  he  returned  to  the 
fight,  shot  down  one  of  the  enemy  in  flames  and 
drove  off  the  others.  For  the  following  act  of  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  Clery-le-Petite, 
France,  November  4,  1918,  Lieut.  Dawson  is 
awarded  a  bar,  to  be  worn  with  the  distinguished- 
service  cross:  Sighting  four  enemy  planes  (type 
Rumpler),  Lieut.  Dawson  immediately  attacked, 
despite  the  numerical  superiority  of  the  enemy,  and 
destroyed  one  of  the  group,  whereupon  the  remain- 
ing three  scattered  and  returned  to  their  lines. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  A.  G.  Dawson,  943  Ogden 
Street,  Denver,  Colo. 

DAY,  CLINTON  .  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  C,  58th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Thibault,  France,  August 
7,  1918.  Private  Day  repeatedly  volunteered  and 
carried  messages  from  his  company  in  the  front  line 
across  an  open  field  swept  by  enemy  machine-gun 
and  sniper  fire,  to  the  battalion  post  command.  He 
also  voluntarily  made  trips  across  this  dangerous 
area  for  the  purpose  of  filling  canteens  for  wounded 
soldiers  and  securing  stretchers.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Emma  A.  Day,  mother,  Fillmore,  Utah. 

DAYTON,  ALLAN  S.  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
107th  Field  Artillery.  Heroism  in  action  near 
Fismes,  France,  September  6,  1918.  Lieut.  Dayton 
led  a  patrol  out  of  the  infantry  lines  in  order  to 
adjust  the  artillery  fire  on  machine-guns  which  were 
holding  up  the  advance.  It  was  found  necessary  to 
advance  about  half  a  mile  beyond  the  front  lines 
across  open  ground  swept  by  machine-gun  fire,  but, 


undaunted,  this  officer  continued  on  for  half  an  hour 
until  he  established  telephone  communications  with 
his  regiment.  Having  finished  his  work,  Lieut. 
Dayton  helped  to  carry  a  wounded  officer  back 
through  an  enemy  barrage  safely  to  our  lines.  Home 
address,  G.  S.  Dayton,  care  of  American  Bridge  Co., 
Pencoyd,  Pa. 

DEAN,  JOHN  J Sergeant 

Company  H,  110th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Montblainville,  France, 
September  27,  1918.  Although  wounded  in  the  lung 
by  a  machine-gun  bullet,  he  refused  to  be  evacuated. 
Upon  his  platoon  reaching  its  objective,  he  consoli- 
dated the  new  position  and  repulsed  a  strong  coun- 
terattack with  heavy  losses  to  the  enemy.  He  then 
reported  to  his  battalion  commander,  refusing  a 
litter,  saying  that  all  effectives  were  needed  in  the 
line,  and  walked  to  the  dressing  station.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Hattie  Molter,  aunt,  2332  No.  12th 
Street,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

DEAN,  THOMAS  G.,  Jr Corporal 

Company  D,  107th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ronssoy,  France,  September 
29,  1918.  During  the  operations  against  the  Hin- 
denburg  line  Corpl.  Dean,  with  four  other  soldiers, 
left  shelter  and  went  forward  into  an  open  field 
under  heavy  shell  and  machine-gun  fire,  and  suc- 
ceeded in  bandaging  and  carrying  back  to  our  lines 
two  wounded  men.  Home  address,  Thomas  G. 
Dean,  father,  545  South  Broadway,  Yonkers,  N.  Y. 

DEARING,  VINTON  A.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  28th  Infantry.  Detailed  in  command 
of  a  carrying  party  of  May  28,  1918,  near  Cantigny, 
France,  he  bravely  proceeded  under  fire  to  execute 
his  mission,  and  by  his  example  of  bravery  heart- 
ened his  men,  who  were  under  fire  for  the  first  time. 
On  May  29,  1918,  he  took  his  party  through  heavy 
shelling  to  carry  ammunition  to  the  front  lines 
without  being  ordered  to  do  so.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs. 
J.  L.  Dearing,  mother,  1  Waterhouse  Street,  Cam- 
bridge, Mass. 


DEASEY,  HUBERT  A. 


Private 


Deceased.  Company  F,  131st  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Chippily 
Ridge,  France,  August  9,  1918.  Acting  on  his  own 
initiative  he  advanced  alone  against  a  machine-gun 
nest  that  had  been  causing  heavy  casualties  among 
his  comrades.  He  crawled  to  within  a  short  dis- 
tance of  the  enemy  position  before  he  was  detected. 
He  then  rushed  the  post  and  bayoneted  the  three 
gunners,  being  himself  killed  in  the  encounter.  Next 
of  kin,  James  Deasey,  father,  Lewis  Hotel,  St.  James 
Place,  Liverpool,  England. 

DE  BELIEGO,  JEAN  BAPTISTE     .      Marechal 

2d  C.  A.  C.,  French.    For  extraordinary  heroism 

in  action  near  Argonne,  France,  November,  1918. 

DE  BERARDINIS,  PIETRO  .  .  .  Private 
Company  H,  115th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Verdun,  France,  October  17, 
1918.  In  the  Bois  de  Consenvoye,  east  of  the 
Meuse,  Pvt.  De  Berardinis,  acting  in  the  capacity 
of  a  runner,  carried  three  successive  messages 
through  continuous  and  heavy  barrages  of  both  our 
own  and  the  enemy's  artillery,  traversing  a  path 
where  two  men  had  previously  been  killed  by  the 
same  barrage.  Home  address,  Louis  Brino,  3921 
Pratt  Street,  Baltimore,  Md. 

DE  BOISROUVRAY,  A.  DE  JACQUELOT 

Commandant 

French  Army.  Attached  to  26th  Division.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  at  Seicheprey, 
France,  April  20-21,  1918.  Commandant  de  Bois- 
rouvray  exposed  himself  to  extremely  heavy  enemy 


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fire  with  fearless  disregard  for  personal  danger,  in 
order  to  secure  information  for  tactical  dispositions 
and  artillery  support,  which  were  of  great  service 
in  checking  the  hostile  attack.  Home  address  not 
given. 

DEBRUT Lieutenant 

8th  Engineers,  French  Army.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Cantigny,  France,  May 
27-31,  1918.  Lieutenant  DeBrut  displayed  high 
qualities  of  efficiency  and  courage  in  maintaining 
the  organization  and  upkeep  of  telephone  com- 
munications during  a  violent  bombardment.  Al- 
though wounded,  he  continued  to  perform  his  duty 
until  the  end  of  the  action. 

D'ESCAYARAC,  DE  BOULANCY  .  Lieutenant 
French  Army.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Binarville,  France,  September  27,1918. 
During  a  raid  on  an  enemy  ammunition  depot  he 
proved  of  the  greatest  assistance  and  value,  and  the 
success  of  the  exploit  was  wholly  due  to  his  bravery 
and  efficiency.  He  tirelessly  explored  the  front  on 
different  occasions,  and  the  information  that  he 
furnished  our  officers  regarding  hidden  machine-gun 
nests  proved  to  be  of  the  utmost  importance  and 
value.  Home  address  not  given. 

DECAIRE,  GEORGE Bugler 

Company  G,  125th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  the  Ourcq  River,  France, 
July  31,  1918.  Bugler  Decaire,  acting  as  runner  to 
battalion  headquarters,  continued  in  the  advance 
and  performed  his  duties  under  extremely  heavy 
shell  and  machine-gun  fire  after  he  had  been  very 
severely  wounded  in  the  knee.  Home  address, 
Frank  Hart,  Baltic,  Mich. 

DE  CARL,  THEODORE  J.  .  .  .  Corporal 
Company  E,  60th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Cunel,  France,  October  12, 
1918.  In  order  to  deliver  a  message  from  the  regi- 
mental headquarters  to  the  attacking  battalion 
with  all  the  speed  possible,  Corpl.  DeCarl  crossed 
an  open  area  under  continuous  machine-gun  fire. 
Although  painfully  wounded  while  traversing  this 
open  stretch  of  500  meters,  he  successfully  delivered 
the  message.  Home  address,  Alfred  Black,  brother- 
in-law,  1886  Morris  Avenue,  New  York  City. 

DECARRE,  ALPHONSE  ....  Captain 
5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  the  Bois  de  Belleau,  France, 
June  11,  1918.  Commanding  a  detachment  of 
about  sixty  men  in  the  rear  of  the  attacking  bat- 
talion, Captain  DeCarre  continued  forward  alone, 
after  the  advance  battalion  had  swerved  to  the 
right.  About  one-hundred  fifty  yards  distant,  he 
encountered  deadly  enemy  machine-gun  fire,  but 
he  continued  on,  capturing  two  guns.  He  then 
brought  up  his  detachment,  and  by  exceptional 
handling,  effected  the  capture  of  an  entire  machine- 
gun  company  consisting  of  three  officers  and  169 
men.  His  effort  prevented  the  enemy  from  firing 
on  our  troops  from  the  rear.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Rosa  DeCarre,  mother,  3522  Thirteenth  Street, 
North  West,  Washington,  D.  C. 

DE  CASTRO,  RALPH  ELLISON     .      .      . 

Second  Lieutenant 

Pilot,  1st  Aero  Squadron.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Mihiel,  France,  Septem- 
ber 12,  1918.  Because  of  intense  aerial  activity  on 
the  opening  day  of  the  St.  Mihiel  offensive,  Lieut, 
de  Castro,  pilot,  and  First  Lieut.  Arthur  E.  Easter- 
brook,  observer,  volunteered  to  fly  over  the  enemy's 
lines  on  a  photographic  mission,  without  the  usual 
protection  of  accompanying  battle  planes.  Not- 
withstanding low-hanging  clouds,  which  necessitate 
operation  at  an  altitude  of  only  400  meters,  they 
penetrated  four  kilometers  beyond  the  German 


lines.  Attacked  by  four  enemy  machines,  they 
fought  their  foes,  completd  their  photographic  mis- 
sion, and  returned  safely.  Home  address,  Mrs.  M. 
G.  DeCastro,  mother,  601  17th  Street,  Brooklyn, 

N.Y. 

DECHERT,  ROBERT Captain 

7th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Le  Channel,  France,  July  23-25,.  1918. 
When  the  attacking  battalion  had  been  held  up  by 
machine-gun  fire,  Captain  Dechert  (then  first 
lieutenant),  who  was  on  duty  as  regimental  signal 
officer,  personally  carried  wire  across  an  open  field 
in  full  view  of  the  enemy  and  established  a  tele- 
phone station  within  200  yards  of  the  front  line. 
He  then  went  forward  under  heavy  shell  fire  to 
report  to  the  battalion  commander,  and  returning 
to  the  telephone  kept  it  in  operation  for  24  hours 
under  intense  artillery  and  machine-gun  fire. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  H.  T.  Dechert,  mother,  300 
South  Forty-first  Street,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

DECOPPET,  ANDRE  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Aid-de-Camp,  77th  Division.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Merval,  France,  September 
14,  1918.  In  preparation  for  an  attack  by  units  of 
his  division,  Lieut.  Decoppet  helped  establish  an 
observation  post.  Learning  a  wounded  officer  was 
in  front,  Lieut.  Decoppet  made  his  way  twice 
through  intense  fire  from  artillery  and  small  arms 
to  where  the  wounded  officer  lay.  and  assisted  in 
carrying  him  back  to  safety.  Home  address,  314 
West  85th  Street,  New  York  City. 

DE  'COTA,  JOSEPH Sergeant 

Company  B,  101st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Verdun,  France,  October  23, 
1918.  During  the  advance  of  his  battalion  at 
Molleville  Farm,  Sergt.  De  'Cota  was  rendered  un- 
conscious and  wounded  by  the  explosion  of  a  shell. 
Recovering  his  senses,  he  quickly  rejoined  his  pla- 
toon and  led  it  during  the  attack.  Although  suffer- 
ing from  a  painful  wound  in  the  arm,  he  remained  on 
duty  until  ordered  to  the  rear  by  his  company  com- 
mander late  the  next  day.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Josephine  De  'Cota,  mother,  1  Dupont  Street, 
Charlestown,  Mass. 

DECUIROYE Captain 

Deceased.  French  Army.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Blanc  Mont  Ridge,  France, 
October  3,  1918.  While  leading  his  company  of 
tanks,  attached  to  the  Second  American  Division, 
into  the  fight,  under  terrific  shell  and  machine-gun 
fire,  he  set  an  example  to  all  about  him  by  his  cool- 
ness and  bravery.  He  showed  conspicuous  devo- 
tion to  duty  in  the  performance  of  which  he  was 
killed  by  enemy  fire. 


DEE,  FRANK  E. 


Sergeant 


Company  I,  107th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ronssoy,  France,  September 
29, 19 18.  When  the  advance  of  his  platoon  had  been 
held  up  by  direct  machine-gun  fire,  Sergt.  Dee, 
severely  wounded  during  the  advance,  went  out  in 
plain  view  of  the  enemy,  pulled  the  pin  of  a  grenade 
with  his  teeth;  and,  throwing  the  bomb  with  his  left 
arm,  put  the  gun  and  its  crew  out  of  action.  Home 
address,  Maurice  E.  Dee,  father,  4  Pearl  Lake 
Street,  Waterbury,  Conn. 

DEERINGER,  HENRY Private 

Company  B,  117th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Estrees,  France,  October  8, 
1918.  While  working  as  a  stretcher  bearer  Pvt. 
Deeringer  was  himself  severely  wounded,  but  he 
nevertheless  succeeded  in  getting  his  patient  to  the 
dressing  station,  where  he  himself  received  first  aid 
and  was  tagged  for  evacuation.  Tearing  the  tag 
from  his  coat,  he  returned  to  the  field  and  continued 
to  perform  his  duties  until  afternoon,  when  he  was 


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hardly  able  to  walk,  and  was  again  ordered  to  the 
rear.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Sarah  Deeringer,  mo- 
ther, Knoxville,  Iowa. 

DEESE,  PEYTON  V.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  167th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Vesles,  France,  July  28, 
1918.  Although  wounded,  Lieut.  Deese  led  his  pla- 
toon against  enemy  machine-gun  nests,  silencing 
them.  He  hade  his  way  through  a  heavy  barrage, 
encountering  and  breaking  an  enemy  counterattack. 
Progressing  slowly  and  with  great  difficulty  on  ac- 
count of  the  deadly  fire,  he  reached  a  strongly  forti- 
fied position  of  the  enemy,  where  he  captured  many 
prisoners  and  machine  guns,  and  which  he  defended 
until  the  arrival  of  support.  During  the  action  he 
was  again  wounded,  the  effects  of  which  caused  his 
death.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  S.  S.  Deese,  mother, 
Skippersville,  Ala. 

DE  FORD,  AUGUST  H Corporal 

Company  M,  28th  Infantry.  Although  wounded 
three  times  in  the  attack  at  Cantigny,  France,  May 
28,  1918,  he  showed  conspicuous  bravery  in  assist- 
ing to  capture  a  machine-gun  which  was  causing 
heavy  losses.  Although  nearly  exhausted,  he  cap- 
tured three  prisoners  and  made  them  secure  before 
accepting  attention  to  his  injuries.  Home  ad- 
dress, Father  Joseph  Geesler,  friend,  Two  Rivers, 
Wis. 

DE  FROISSARD-BROISSIA,  MICHEL 

MARIE  FERDINAND  .  .  Lieutenant 
French  Army.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  north  of  Verdun,  France,  November  10,  1918. 
During  the  attack  on  the  village  of  Damvillers  in 
liaison  with  the  American  troops  Lieut.  De  Frois- 
sard-Broissia  directed  the  assault  of  the  had  of  his 
Company  until  he  was  wounded. 

DEGGS,  GEORGE Private 

Deceased.  Company  E,  56th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Preny,  France, 
November  2,  1918.  During  an  enemy  counter- 
attack the  dugout  in  which  Pvt.  Deggs  and  his  com- 
panions were  taking  shelter  was  surrounded  by  a 
group  of  the  enemy,  who  were  demanding  surrender. 
Jumping  to  the  fire  step,  and  with  the  aid  of  a  rifle, 
Pvt.  Deggs  killed  four  of  the  enemy  and  caused  the 
rest  to  flee  in  confusion.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Julia  Deggs,  mother,  Pluck,  Tex. 

DE  LACY,  AUBREY  B.  .  First  Lieutenant 
166th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Haumont,  France,  September  27,  1918. 
Leading  a  patrol  into  the  town  to  ascertain  whether 
or  not  it  was  still  occupied  by  the  enemy,  Lieut.  De- 
Lacy  came  under  heavy  machine-gun  fire.  Against 
greatly  superior  numbers  he  continued  forward 
and,  entering  the  town,  took  two  prisoners,  from 
whom  he  gained  valuable  information.  Home  ad- 
dress, George  S.  De  Lacy,  father,  220  East  179th 
Street,  New  York  City. 

DELAND,  THORNDIKE  .  First  Lieutenant 
340th  Field  Artillery.  For  extraordinary  heroism 
in  action  near  Marimbois  Farm,  France,  November 
4,  1918.  Assisted  by  a  soldier,  he  went  forward  in 
advance  of  the  infantry  to  lay  telephone  wires. 
Nearing  Marimbois  Farm,  they  found  the  place 
occupied  by  the  enemy.  Armed  with  hand  gre- 
nades, he  advanced  on  a  dugout,  where  he  routed 
out  17  of  the  enemy,  bringing  them  back  to  our 
lines  in  the  midst  of  a  severe  shell  and  machine-gun 
fire.  Home  address,  Mrs.  T.  Deland,  wife,  220 
West  46th  Street,  New  York  City. 

DELARIO,  CHARLES  E Captain 

Deceased.  360th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Verdun,  France,  November 
2, 1918.  Wounded  while  leading  his  company  in  the 


advance,  he  turned  over  the  command  to  another 
officer  and  went  to  the  rear  for  first  aid.  Upon 
reaching  the  aid  station  he  learned  that  his  com- 
pany was  without  officers,  whereupon  he  immediate- 
ly started  back  to  the  front  through  heavy  machine- 
gun  fire  and  was  killed  on  the  way.  Next  of  kin, 
Mrs.  Anna  McKee,  mother,  2207  Western  Avenue, 
Los  Angeles,  Cal. 

DeLESSEPS,  B.  M Captain 

Pilot.  2nd  Groupe  de  Bombardment,  French 
Army.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  at 
Conflans  and  Audun  le  Roman,  August  15,  1918. 
Captain  De  Lesseps  made  three  successful  bombing 
raids  in  one  night,  two  in  Conflans  and  one  on  Au- 
dun le  Roman,  causing  great  damage.  Despite  the 
heavy  anti-aircraft  fire,  he  flew  at  an  extremely  low 
altitude  and  besides  his  successful  raids,  returned 
with  valuable  information  of  the  enemy's  move- 
ments. 

DELEUW,  CHARLES  E Captain 

4th  Engineers.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Ville  Savoye,  France,  August  11,  1918. 
He  was  in  command  of  a  detachment  of  engineers 
engaged  in  constructing  an  artillery  bridge  across 
the  river  Vesle  under  constant  fire  from  machine- 
guns  and  bombardment  by  both  high-explosive  and 
gas  shells.  Although  he  was  suffering  from  the 
effects  of  gas,  this  officer  remained  in  charge  of  the 
party,  directing  the  work,  and  furnishing  his  men  a 
splendid  example  of  courage  under  fire  and  disre- 
gard for  personal  safety.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Charles  E.  Deleuw,  wife,  Riverside,  111. 

DELOTO,  PETER Sergeant 

Company  K,  311th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Grand-Pre,  France,  October 
25,  1918.  During  the  attack  Sergt.  Deloto  single- 
handed  captured  eight  prisoners,  and  later  aided 
materially  in  the  capture  of  16  more.  When  his 


gun,  he  set  out,  unassisted,  and  succeeded  in  captur- 
ing it,  during  which  exploit  he  was  wounded  in  the 
leg.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Emma  Deloto,  323  No. 
Broadway,  Fulton,  N.  Y. 

DE  MAY,  JOSEPH Private 

Company  L,  23d  Infantry.  On  July  1,  1918,  near 
Vaux,  France,  he  gamely  continued  to  fire  his  auto- 
matic rifle  after  falling  wounded  in  both  legs.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Madeline  De  May,  mother,  San 
Feliccia,  Italy. 

DENIG,  ROBERT  L Major 

U.  S.  M.  C.,  attached  to  9th  United  States  Infan- 
try. For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Medeah  Farm,  France,  Octlber  3,  1918.  While 
directing  his  battalion  in  cleaning  out  woods  filled 
with  enemy  machine  guns  and  snipers,  himself 
severely  wounded,  he  remained  on  duty  until  his 
mission  had  been  accomplished.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Robert  L.  Denig,  wife,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

DENN,  ANDREW Corporal 

Company  E,  16th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Soissons,  France,  July  22, 
1918.  Reorganizing  his  platoon,  after  all  officers 
and  noncommissioned  officers  had  become  casual- 
ties, he  led  a  charge  on  an  enemy  machine-gun  nest 
which  threatened  to  annihilate  his  platoon  and  halted 
its  advance.  Although  wounded  in  the  attack,  he 
continued  on  until  he  had  killed  the  gunner  and  the 
entire  crew.  Home  address,  Mrs.  G.  Richardson, 
sister,  261  Greet  Street,  Albany,  N.  Y. 

DENNELLY,  JOHN  HENRY  .  .  Sergeant 
Company  A,  165th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Landres-et-Saint  Georges, 
France,  October  15,  1918.  When  his  company 
had  been  ordered  to  withdraw  under  intense 


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machine-gun  and  artillery  fire,  Sergeant  Donnelly, 
remained  in  the  position  until  the  other  men  had 
safely  retired,  when  he  saw  to  the  removal  of  six 
wounded  men.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Catherine 
Dennelly,  Great  Neck  Station,  Long  Island,  N.  Y. 

DENNIS,  CLARENCE  A.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  U.  S.  M.  C.  Killed  in  action  at  Cha- 
teau-Thierry, France,  June  8,  1918,  he  gave  the 
supreme  proof  of  that  extraordinary  heroism  which 
will  serve  as  an  example  to  hitherto  untried  troops. 
Next  of  kin,  W.  H.  Dennis,  father,  151  Euclid  Ave- 
nue, Hackensack,  N.  J. 

DENNIS,  ERWIN  A.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
108th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  St.  Souplet,  France,  October  17,  1918. 
He  led  a  small  patrol  against  an  enemy  machine- 
gun  nest,  which  he  successfully  captured.  He  dis- 
covered a  large  enemy  nest,  and  for  three  hours  held 
a  position  against  it  until  reinforced  by  a  Vickers 
machine-gun.  This  aid  forced  the  enemy  to  surren- 
der; the  capture  consisted  of  eight  officers,  145  men, 
three  large  Maxim  guns,  seven  light  machine  guns, 
and  three  antitank  guns.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Fred 
L.  Hurd,  aunt,  103  Lansing  Street,  Auburn,  N.  Y. 

DENNISON,  CHARLES  S.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
306th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  in  the  forest  of  Argonne,  France,  September 
27,  1918.  He  was  in  command  of  a  patrol  sent  out 
in  the  afternoon  to  locate  a  machine-gun  nest.  In 
the  course  of  this  operation  he  received  a  severe 
wound,  but  after  reporting  the  location  of  the  ma- 
chine-gun nest  at  company  headquarters  he  immed- 
iately returned  to  the  vicinity  of  the  machine-gun 
nest  and  spent  the  greater  part  of  the  night  search- 
ing for  a  member  of  his  patrol  who  was  missing. 
Although  he  was  suffering  severe  pain  from  his 
wounds,  he  refused  to  go  to  the  first-aid  station  be- 
fore the  missing  soldier  was  found.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  C.  M.  Dennison,  mother,  2238  Elm  Street, 
Denver.  Col. 

DE  PA VANT,  FRANCOIS  .  .  .  Lieutenant 
Observer,  284th  Escadrille,  French  Army,  at- 
tached to  the  3d  Army  Corps,  United  States  Army. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Brieulles, 
France,  October  4,  1918.  While  engaged  in  an  in- 
fantry contact  patrol  he  attacked  six  Fokker  pur- 
suit planes  and  valiantly  drove  them  off,  remaining 
in  action  until  his  plane  was  so  badly  damaged  by 
fire  that  it  was  forced  to  land.  Home  address,  M. 
P.  F.  De  Pavant,  Villa  Jeanne  D'Arc,  Avenue  de 
L* Alliance,  Versailles,  France. 

DEPUE,  DAVID  T.  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Deceased.  76th  Company,  6th  Regiment,  U.  S. 
M.  C.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  St. 
Georges,  France,  November  1,  1918.  When  his 
platoon  was  held  up  by  barbed-wire  entanglements 
within  30  yards  of  an  enemy  machine-gun  nest,  he 
took  an  automatic  rifle  from  a  dead  gunner  near 
him  and,  firing  as  he  advanced,  charged  through  the 
wire.  He  fell  twice,  but  reached  the  enemy  position 
after  his  ammunition  was  exhausted,  swinging  his 
rifle  above  his  head  as  a  club  upon  the  enemy  defen- 
ders. When  the  platoon  reached  the  enemy  nest 
Pvt.  Depue  was  found  lying  nwrtally  wounded 
among  four  enemy  dead.  Next  of  kin,  James  Depue, 
father,  Whitehall,  Mich. 

DE  ROGATIS,  ALBERT  ....  Private 
Company  M,  309th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Juvin,  France,  October 
16,  1918.  When  his  company  was  held  up  by  heavy 
machine-gun  fire,  Pvt.  De  Rogatis  voluntarily 
worked  his  way  behind  an  enemy  machine-gun  posi- 
tion, killed  a  German  soldier,  and  captured  seven 
others,  together  with  two  machine-guns.  Next  of 
kin,  Generso  De  Rogatis,  father,  Province  Avellino, 
Teore,  Italy. 


DE  ROSELI,  PETER  L Private 

Company  F,  361st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Gesnes,  France,  October  4, 
1918.  Accompanying  a  patrol  on  a  reconnaissance, 
Pvt.  Roseli  penetrated  enemy  positions,  the  exploit 
being  accomplished  under  heavy  fire.  Although 
wounded,  he  returned  with  valuable  information 
regarding  the  positions  of  enemy  machine-gun  nests 
and  sniper  posts.  Home  address,  Rex  De  Roseli, 
father,  6849  Bolton  Road,  Hollywood,  Calif. 

DERRICKSON,  PAUL  W.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  28th  Infantry.  In  the  advance  on 
Cantigny,  France,  May  28,  1918,  he  courageously 
went  forward  with  his  platoon  and  reached  the  posi- 
tion he  had  been  directed  to  take.  Fearlessly  walk- 
ing up  and  down  his  line,  he  cheered  and  directed 
the  work  of  his  men  until  he  was  killed.  Next  of 
kin,  Mary  G.  M.  Dickinson,  mother,  72  Baldwin 
Place,  Norfolk,  Va. 

DERRY,  JOHN  W.  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  D,  4th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Nestles,  France,  July  15, 
1918.  He  requested  permission  to  leave  the  trench- 
es and  to  assist  the  wounded.  Under  heavy  artil- 
lery bombardment  of  the  enemy,  he  aided  many 
wounded  comrades  to  a  dressing  station,  returning 
with  litters  for  the  more  seriously  wounded.  Home 
address,  Eldridge  N.  Deny,  father,  Petersburg,  111. 

DE  RUM.  HOWARD  D Corporal 

Deceased.  Company  C,  102d  Field  Signal  Bat- 
talion. For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Ronssoy,  France,  September  29,  1918.  Corpl.  De 
Rum  accompanied  the  first  attacking  wave,  string- 
ing telephone  lines  under  terrific  enemy  fire,  even 
after  being  advised  by  the  signal  officer  to  seek 
shelter,  courageously  maintained  communication 
until  he  was  killed.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Helen  I.  De 
Rum,  wife,  81  Hoyt  Street,  Buffalo,  N.  Y. 

DESAUSSURE,  E.  C.  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  328th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Sommerance,  France, 
October  14,  1918.  Lieutenant  Desaussure  was 
painfully  wounded  by  shrapnel  while  in  command 
of  his  company.  Continuing  to  direct  its  operations 
while  he  was  having  his  wound  attended  at  the 
dressing  station,  he  insisted  upon  returning  to  his 
command  immediately  thereafter,  and,  in  at- 
tempting to  do  so,  was  killed  by  a  bursting  shell. 
His  conspicuous  devotion  to  duty  and  self-sacri- 
ficing spirit  furnished  an  inspiration  to  his  men, 
which  contributed  materially  to  the  ultimate  suc- 
cess of  the  attack.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  George  R. 
Desaussure,  1104  Oak  Street,  Jacksonville,  Fla. 

DESKINS,  FRANK Corporal 

Company  D,  354th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Remonville,  France,  Novem- 
ber 1,  1918.  Corpl.  Deskins  took  command  of  the 
four  leading  combat  groups,  after  four  other  leaders 
had  been  disabled,  directing  them  with  such  skill 
and  coolness  that  many  machine  guns  were  taken 
from  the  enemy.  Four  hours  before  the  day's  ob- 
jective had  been  reached  his  shoulder  was  pierced 
by  a  machine-gun  bullet,  but  he  told  no  one  of  the 
wound  until  his  line  had  been  organized  along  the 
objective.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Kate  Hall,  mother, 
Myrtle,  W.  Va. 

DESMIDT,  JOHN Corporal 

C9mpany  G,  132d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Hamel,  Belgium,  July  4,  1918. 
With  the  assistance  of  an  Australian  soldier,  Corpl. 
De  Smidt  crept  up  on  the  position  of  an  enemy  ma- 
chine-gun, captured  the  gun  and  forced  its  crew  to 
carry  it  back  to  our  lines.  Home  address,  Thomas 
De  Smidt,  3409  Belmont  Avenue,  Chicago,  111. 


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DESRECHERS,  RODOLPHE     .      .      . 

.      .      .      .  Private  (First  Class) 

Deceased.  Company  C,  2d  Machine  Gun  Bat- 
talion. For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Exermont,  France,  October  9,  1918.  Pvt.  Desrech- 
ers,  a  company  runner,  displayed  exceptional  brav- 
ery in  carrying  messages  through  heavy  shell  and 
machine-gun  fire  until  killed.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs. 
Cleophe  Desrechers,  77  Tripp  Street,  Fall  River, 
Mass. 

DESSEZ,  FAULT Surgeon 

Headquarters  Company,  5th  Regiment,  U.S.M.C. 
At  Chateau-Thierry,  June  6,  1918,  he  organized  the 
service  of  caring  for  and  evacuating  the  wounded  in 
a  most  systematic  and  admirable  manner,  constant- 
ly exposing  himself  to  the  enemy,  displaying  extra- 
ordinary heroism,  coolness  and  energy.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Lily  M.  Dessez,  wife,  2029  Connecticut 
Avenue,  Washington,  D.  C. 

DETROW,  WALTER Private 

Company  B,  47th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Sergy,  France,  August  1, 
1918.  After  all  the  officers  and  noncommissioned 
officers  of  his  platoon  had  been  lost,  Pvt.  Detrow 
assumed  command  of  the  platoon,  successfully 
leading  it  from  its  critical  situation  to  the  objective 
through  a  terrific  machine-gun  and  shell  fire.  He 
performed  this  gallant  act  without  any  previous  in- 
structions or  orders  and  acted  entirely  upon  his  own 
initiative.  Home  address,  Mrs.  J.  H.  Detrow, 
mother,  Washingtonville,  Ohio. 

DETTRE,  REXFORD  H Corporal 

Headquarters  Company,  6th  Field  Artillery.  At 
Villers  Tournelle,  Cantigny  Sector,  France,  on  May 
1,  1918,  he  displayed  distinguished  bravery  in  twice 
leaving  his  shelter  during  a  heavy  bombardment 
and  going  to  the  assistance  of  wounded  men  lying 
exposed  in  the  open.  Home  address,  D.  W.  Dettre, 
father,  Brandentown,  Fla. 

DEVANE,  DUNCAN  J Sergeant 

Company  C,  115th  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Ypres,  Bel- 
gium, August  23,  1918.  Upon  learning  that  several 
members  of  his  platoon  had  been  wounded  by  enemy 
shell  fire,  Sergt.  DeVane  immediately  left  his  dug- 
out and  went  to  their  assistance.  After  carrying  one 
man  to  shelter  and  being  knocked  down  by  a  burst- 
ing shell  in  so  doing,  he  returned  to  the  shelled  area 
and  helped  carry  the  rest  of  the  wounded  men  to  the 
dressing  station  500  yards  away,  across  a  field  which 
was  being  heavily  bombarded  with  gas  and  high  ex- 
plosive shells.  Home  address,  Dr.  James  D.  DeVane, 
father,  East  Arcadia,  N.  C. 

DEVEREAUX,  HAROLD  J.  .  .  .  Private 
Company  M,  125th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Sergy,  France,  July  31,  1918. 
When  his  company  had  crossed  the  River  Ourcq  and 
captured  the  Bois  Pelger,  the  corporal  of  his  squad, 
fighting  beside  him,  was  wounded  by  machine-gun 
fire.  The  enemy  continued  to  fire  on  the  wounded 
man,  and  Pvt.  Devereaux,  single-handed,  with  the 
fire  of  his  rifle,  attacked  the  machine  gun  and  suc- 
ceeded in  putting  it  out  of  action.  Home  address, 
J.  H.  Devereaux,  father,  R.  F.  D.  No.  1,  Carland, 
Mich. 

DEVLIN,  BERT  J.  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  F,  5th  Marines.  For  extraordinary 
geroism  in  action  near  Blanc  Mont,  France,  Octo- 
ber 5,  1918.  Pvt.  Devlin  demonstrated  the  highest 
degree  of  courage  by  offering  his  services  in  bringing 
the  wounded  to  a  place  of  safety  from  a  region  which 
was  under  constant  shell  and  machine-gun  fire. 
Home  address,  William  J.  Devlin,  father,  518  Sum- 
mer Street,  Lynn.  Mass. 


DE  VOS,  PETER  A.  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  C,  60th  United  States  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Cunel,  France, 
October  14,  1918.  Accompanied  by  one  other  sol- 
dier, Pvt.  DeVos  flanked  two  machine-gun  nests, 
killed  seven  of  the  enemy,  and  captured  four  ma- 
chine-guns, thereby  making  it  possible  for  two  com- 
panies of  his  battalion  to  enter  the  woods  and  con- 
tinue the  advance.  Next  of  kin,  John  DeVos,  broth- 
er, 1511  East  55th  Street,  Chicago,  111. 

DEWALT,  CLYDE  H Sergeant 

Company  K,  356th  Infantry  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Pouilly,  France,  November 
10-11,  1918.  Sergt.  Dewalt  volunteered  and  led  a 
patrol  against  enemy  machine  guns  which  were 
flanking  his  company.  He  captured  two  of  the 
guns,  and  returned  with  five  prisoners,  making  pos- 
sible the  continuance  of  his  company's  advance. 
Home  address,  Solomon  Dewalt,  father,  Danville 
Pa. 

DEWITZ,  HELMUTH Private 

Company  D,  127th  Infantry.  For  heroism  in 
action  at  Juvigny,  north  of  Soissons,  France,  August 
31, 1918.  Pvt.  Dewitz  assisted  in  attacking  a  strong 
enemy  machine-gun  nest  and  capturing  32  prisoners. 
Later,  with  another  soldier,  Pvt.  Dewitz  established 
a  machine-gun  position  under  heavy  fire  from  both 
artillery  and  machine  guns,  using  a  captured  Ger- 
man gun  to  deliver  fire  upon  enemy  position.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Fred  D.  Dewitz,  mother,  1255 
Broadway,  Salem,  Oregon. 

DE  WOILLEMONT,  LE  PELLETIER 

Lieutenant 

French  Liaison  Officer,  Second  Division.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne, 
France,  October  9,  1918.  Lieut,  de  Woillemont, 
with  Col.  James  C.  Rh«a,  United  States  Army,  vol- 
untarily undertook  an  important  reconnaissance 
under  hazardous  circumstances  during  the  Masif 
Blanc  Mont  operations,  at  a  time  when  accurate  in- 
formation concerning  our  advanced  positions  was 
greatly  needed  and  could  not  be  obtained  from 
other  sources.  In  an  automobile,  whose  conspicu- 
ous appearance  drew  the  concentrated  fire  of  artil- 
lery and  machine-guns,  they  proceeded  one  mile 
across  open  ground  to  the  town  of  St.,Etienne,where 
our  troops  were  in  contact  with  the  enemy.  Under 
fire  these  two  officers  reconnoitered  the  front  lines, 
locating  the  position  of  the  enemy,  as  well  as  that  of 
the  French  units  on  the  flank,  and  returned  across 
the  open  with  complete,  reliable,  and  timely  infor- 
mation of  the  highest  military  value  in  subsequent 
operations.  Home  address,  Chateau  Des  Armuser- 
ies,  Rochecerbon  Tudre  et  Loire,  France. 

DEXTER,  ALLAN  L.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
.  104th  Infantry.  While  acting  as  battalion  scout 
officer  during  the  action  of  April  12  and  13,  1918,  he 
displayed  conspicuous  courage  and  devotion  to  duty 
by  exposing  himself  constantly  under  heavy  shell 
fire  to  secure  information,  continuing  his  work  for  24 
hours  after  being  wounded  and  until  he  collapsed  at 
dressing  station,  where  he  had  been  sent  for  treat- 
ment. Home  address,  W.  D.  Dexter,  father,  50 
Congress  Street,  Boston,  Mass. 

DIAL,  WALTER  V Lieutenant 

Deceased.  2d  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Fleville,  France, 
October  5,  1918.  Lieut.  Dial  displayed  exceptional 
courage  in  leading  his  platoon  in  attacking  and 
and  breaking  up  German  machine-gun  nests  under 
heavy  artillery  and  machine-gun  fire.  Although  he 
was  wounded,  Lieut.  Dial  refused  to  be  evacuated 
and  continued  to  advance  until  he  was  killed.  Next 
of  kin,  A.  G.  Dial,  father,  1676  Third  Avenue,  Hunt- 
ington,  W.  Va. 


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DI  CARLO,  SALVATORE  .  Private  (First  Class) 
4th  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Vierzy,  France,  July  18,1918. 
Single-handed,  Pvt.  di  Carlo  attacked  and  cap- 
tured three  enemy  machine  guns  and  eight  prison- 
ers. Later  he  rendered  first  aid  to  wounded  com- 
rades and  assisted  them  from  the  field  under  in- 
tense machine-gun  and  artillery  fire.  Home  ad- 
dress, Signer  Antonio  di  Carlo,  Via  Sargentte,  No. 
53,  Palmero  Parco,  Italy. 

DICK,  HENRY  J.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
131st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Chipilly  Ridge,  France,  August  9, 1918. 
Although  wounded,  he  rushed  a  machine-gun  nest 
that  was  causing  heavy  casualties,  and  bayoneted 
one  of  the  crew,  shot  two,  and  captured  five  of  the 
enemy.  Seeing  some  of  the  enemy  enter  a  dugout, 
he  followed,  capturing  twelve  more  Germans  and 
three  machine  guns.  His  bravery  was  an  inspiration 
to  his  men.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary  J.  Dick, 
mother,  Burrton,  Harvey  County,  Kansas  City,  Kas. 

DICKENS,  BENJAMIN  ....  Sergeant 
Company  E,  16th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  the  forest  of  Argonne,  France, 
October  4,  1918.  Although  he  was  severely 
wounded  early  in  the  attack,  Sergt.  Dickens  re- 
fused to  be  evacuated,  and,  when  all  of  the  officers 
had  become  casualties,  he  took  command  of  the 
company  and  led  it  to  the  objective.  Shortly  after- 
wards the  enemy  made  a  strong  attack  against  the 
position,  but,  although  he  was  scarcely  able  to  walk, 
he  so  successfully  led  his  company  that  the  superior 
number  of  the  enemy  was  forced  to  withdraw.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Rebecca  McCoy,  sister,  Broad  Ripple, 
Ind. 

DICKERSON,  WILLIAM  A.  .  .  .  Private 
Company  G,  26th  Infantry.  With  two  other 
soldiers  he  rushed  a  machine-gun  position  near 
Soissons,  France,  July  19,  1918,  killed  the  crew  and 
captured  the  gun  in  order  to  make  the  advance  of  his 
platoon  possible.  Home  address,  Benjamin  S.  Dick- 
erson,  father,  Front  Street,  Pelzer,  S.  C. 

DICKEY,  LESLIE  J.  .  .  .  First  Sergeant 
Company  F,  322d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Grimaucourt,  France,  No- 
vember 10,  1918.  After  his  company  had  been  re- 
lieved, Sergt.  Dickey  voluntarily  returned  to  the 
position  which  they  formerly  occupied  and  carried  a 
wounded  comrade  to  safety  through  fierce  artillery 
fire.  Home  address,  C.  E.  Dickey,  brother,  238 
Portland  Avenue.  Vincennes.  Ind. 

DICKINSON,  DWIGHT,  Jr.  .  Assistant  Surgeon 
United  States  Navy,  attached  to  2d  Battalion, 
5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne,  France,  October 
4,  1918.  Under  terrific  shell  and  machine-gun  fire, 
Asst.  Surg.  Dickinson  attended  the  wounded  with 
with  utter  disregard  for  his  own  safety.  When  a 
shell  struck  the  dressing  station  which  he  had  estab- 
lished in  an  advanced  zone,  he  rushed  to  the  assist- 
ance of  the  wounded,  and,  through  his  devotion  to 
duty,  many  lives  were  saved.  Home  address,  Med- 
ical Director  Dwight  Dickinson,  father,  U.  S.  N., 
1806  R  Street,  Washington,  D.  C. 

DICKOP,  RAY  C.  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  127th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  the  attack  on  Fismes,  France, 
August  4,  1918.  On  reaching  Chezelles  Farm,  he 
was  shot  in  the  head,  body  and  legs.  Although  thus 
fatally  wounded,  when  orders  came  for  another 
assault,  he  gave  the  command  "Charge"  to  his 
company  and  led  the  assault  until  he  fell  dead.  Next 
of  kin,  Miss  Lizzie  Schiller,  aunt,  West  Bend,  Wis. 


DICKSON,  HARRISON  A.  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  131st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Chipilly  Ridge,  France,  Aug- 
ust 9,  1918.  When  his  company  was  held  up  by 
heavy  machine-gun  fire,  he  ordered  his  men  to  lie 
down  and  went  out  alone,  facing  intense  fire,  in  an 
effort  to  capture  the  hostile  nest.  Shortly  after 
starting  forward,  he  was  shot  through  the  heart. 
Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Charles  E.  Dickson,  mother,  403 
South  Seventh  Street,  Springfield,  111. 

DIEKEMA,  WILLIS  A.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Pilot,  Air  Service,  91st  Aero  Squadron.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  in  the  region  of  Metz, 
France,  September  15,  1918.  While  on  a  photo- 
graphic mission  Lieut.  Diekema's  formation  was  at- 
tacked by  a  superior  number  of  enemy  aircraft.  In 
the  course  of  the  combat  Lieut.  Diekema's  compan- 
ion planes  were  driven  off.  Disregarding  the  fact 
that  his  machine  was  without  protection,  he  contin- 
ued on  his  mission  until  his  observer,  Lieut.  Ham- 
mond, had  completed  the  photographs.  On  the  re- 
turn they  fought  their  way  through  an  enemy  patrol 
and  destroyed  one  of  the  machines.  Home  address, 
G.  J.  Diekema,  134  West  Twelfth  Street,  Holland, 
Mich. 

DIENER,  LOUIS Captain 

Medical  Corps,  Sanitary  Detachment,  112th  Ma- 
chine Gun  Battalion.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  in  the  Ravine  de  la  Veux  Michieux,  France, 
October  26-27,  1918.  Upon  being  notified  that  an 
enemy  shell  had  struck  a  dugout  occupied  by  the 
brigade  radio  detachment,  Capt.  Diener  ran  to  the 
aid  of  the  buried  men  and  worked  tirelessly  to  res- 
cue them.  Despite  the  fact  that  numerous  gas  and 
high  explosive  shells  were  falling  in  the  vicinity,  he 
continued  his  efforts  until  he  was  certain  that  the 
three  men  remaining  in  the  ruined  dugout  were  dead. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Samuel  Diener,  mother,  Cul- 
peper,  Va. 

DIETER,  ARTHUR Private 

Company  A,  103d  Engineers.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  St.  Agnan,  France,  July  16, 
1918.  On  four  different  occasions  during  the  night 
of  July  16  he  volunteered  and  under  heavy  shell  and 
machine-gun  fire  successfully  rescued  wounded 
comrades.  Home  address,  J.  A.  Dieter,  father,  338 
Prospect  Street,  Dunmore,  Pa. 

DIETZ,  ALBERT Sergeant 

Company  I,  59th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  the  Bois  de  Fays,  France,  Octo- 
ber 6,  1918.  When  one  of  Sergt.  Dietz's  men  was 
wounded  and  his  clothing  and  bandolier  of  ammuni- 
tion caught  fire,  he  cried  for  help,  and  Sergt.  Dietz 
left  a  place  of  safety  and,  regardless  of  bis  personal 
safety,  went  through  intense  machine-gun  fire  and 
rescued  him.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Bertha  Dietz, 
wife,  530  South  Second  Street,  Vincennes,  Ind. 

DIETZ,  EDWARD  W.  A.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
314th  Engineers.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Bantheville,  France,  November  6-7, 
1918.  Pvt.  Dietz  accompanied  an  officer  on  a 
reconnaissance  of  the  bridge  at  Pouilly,  and  the 
road  from  Pouilly  to  Inor.  Successfully  reaching 
the  river,  he  crossed,  an  act  which  had  not  been 
done  by  any  troops  previously.  Recrossing  under 
heavy  enemy  fire,  he  made  his  way  to  Pouilly,  col- 
lecting on  his  way  most  valuable  information  and 
data  for  engineer  work.  Just  as  they  approached 
their  destination  he  was  wounded,  the  officer  with 
him  being  killed.  When  darkness  set  in,  he  returned 
and  supplied  most  valuable  information  regarding 
the  reconnaissance.  Home  address,  William  H. 
Dietz,  father,  34  Jay  Street,  Newark,  N.  J. 

DIGGINS,  JOHN  P Sergeant 

Company  D,  103d  Infantry.     For  extraordinary 


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heroism  in  action  at  Marcheville,  France,  Septem- 
ber 26,  1918.  Sergt.  Diggins,  with  Pvt.  I  von  Grin- 
die,  climbed  out  of  a  trench  in  the  face  of  severe 
shrapnel  and  machine-gun  fire,  proceeded  150  yards 
across  an  open  space  to  the  aid  of  a  wounded  officer, 
and  dressed  his  wounds.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Thomas  Diggins,  17  Kinsley  Street,  Nashua,  N.  H. 

DIGGS,  BENJAMIN  W.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  M,  117th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Montbrehain,  France,  Octo- 
ber 7,  1918.  Pvt.  Diggs  volunteered  and  success- 
fully carried  a  message  through  heavy  shell  and  ma- 
chine gun  fire  in  plain  view  of  the  enemy,  after  one 
runner  had  been  killed  and  two  others  wounded  in 
attempting  to  accomplish  this  mission.  Though  he 
was  gassed  in  performing  this  feat,  Pvt.  Diggs  re- 
fused to  seek  first  aid  until  he  was  wounded  later  in 
the  afternoon.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Rena  E.  Diggs, 
mother,  Oliver  Springs,  Tenn. 

DIGGS,  JUNIUS Private 

Company  G,  371st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ardeuil,  France,  September 
30,  1918.  After  his  company  had  been  forced  to 
withdraw  from  an  advanced  position  under  severe 
machine-gun  and  artillery  fire,  this  soldier  went  for- 
ward and  rescued  wounded  soldiers,  working  per- 
sistently until  all  of  them  had  been  carried  to  shel- 
ter. Home  address,  Henry  Diggs,  father,  Liles- 
ville,  N.  C. 

DIGIACONO,  PASQUALE  ....  Private 
Company  F,  145th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  east  of  Baccarat,  France,  August 
15,  1918.  He  was  one  of  four  men  who  successfully 
held  a  small  advanced  post  against  a  raid  of  80  of 
the  enemy.  Two  of  the  defenders  were  killed,  but 
the  staunch  work  of  the  others  drove  off  the  raiders. 
He  engaged  in  a  hand-to-hand  encounter  with  the 
assailants,  with  hand  grenades  and  his  rifle.  Home 
address,  Miss  Telemasia  Digiacono,  sister,  10803 
Berusle  Avenue,  Chicago,  111. 

DILBECK,  ANDREW  W Private 

Deceased.  Company  I,  356th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Pouilly,  France, 
November  10-11,  1918.  Pvt.  Dilbeck,  accompanied 
Lieut.  Murphy  and  three  other  soldiers  in  a  flank 
attack  on  three  heavy  machine  guns.  Fired  on 
directly  at  30  yards,  they  charged  the  guns,  and  in 
the  hand-to-hand  fight  which  followed  this  soldier 
and  two  of  his  comrades  were  killed.  Next  of  kin, 
William  Dilbeck,  father,  Crossville,  Ala. 

DILE,  PERCY  L Private 

Company  C,  15th  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  in  the  St.  Mihiel 
offensive,  France,  September  13,  1918.  After  being 
severely  wounded,  Pvt.  Dile  refused  to  be  evacuated 
but  made  several  trips  through  intense  machine-gun 
and  shell  fire,  bringing  up  ammunition  to  his  squad. 
After  the  gunner  was  killed,  he  took  his  place  and 
fired  the  gun  until  completely  exhausted.  Home 
address,  Raschio  Dile,  father,  1722  South  Fifteenth 
Street,  Lawrenceville,  111. 

DILL,  LESLIE  C Private 

Company  B,  47th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Sergy,  France,  August  1,  1918. 
After  being  wounded  twice  while  he  was  carrying  a 
message,  Pvt.  Dill  bandaged  his  wounds  under  fire 
and  delivered  his  message.  Home  address,  Louis  B. 
Dill,  father,  508  William  Street,  Towanda,  Pa. 

DILLARD,  MARQUIS  L Sergeant 

Company  A,  354th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Barricourt,  France,  Novem- 
ber 1,  1918.  While  leading  a  patrol  in  advance  of 
our  lines,  he  was  subjected  to  intense  machine  gun 
and  minenwerfer  fire.  With  marked  courage,  he 


successfully  led  his  men  in  a  charge,  first  upon  the 
machine  gun,  and  then  upon  the  minenwerfer,  cap- 
turing both  gun  and  the  crews.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Allie  Dillard,  mother,  Laddonia,  Mo. 

DILLENBECK,  WILLARD  .  .  .  Private 
Company  A,  26th  Infantry.  He  repeatedly  car- 
ried messages  from  his  company  to  platoon  com- 
manders near  Soissons,  France,  July  21,  1918,  in 
daylight  across  open  ground  in  full  view  of  the 
enemy  and  under  heavy  bombardment.  Home  ad- 
dress, George  Dillenbeck,  110  South  Second  Street, 
Delavan,  Wis. 

DILLIARD,  JOHN  A Private 

Company  B,  306th  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Marcq,  France, 
October  14,  1918.  In  the  performance  of  his  duties 
as  runner,  Pvt.  Dilliard  was  obliged  to  travel  over  a 
road  which  was  under  constant  and  heavy  shell  fire, 
but  he  succeeded  in  delivering  a  message  to  his  com- 
manding officer,  which  enabled  the  latter  to  so  place 
his  guns  that  a  direct  fire  was  made  on  the  enemy. 
Next  of  kin,  Maud  E.  Dilliard,  sister,  476  Clinton 
Street,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 

DILLINGHAM,  CHARLES  K.     .      .      . 

Second  Lieutenant 

318th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Nantillois,  France,  October  6,  1918. 
Lieut.  Dillingham,  on  duty  as  battalion  intelligence 
officer,  twice  volunteered  and  led  a  patrol  through 
woods  known  to  be  occupied  by  hostile  machine 
guns.  Working  his  way  through  artillery  and  ma- 
chine-gun fire,  he  succeeded  in  ascertaining  the  po- 
sition of  units  on  the  right  and  left  of  his  own. 
Throughout  the  action  around  Nantillois  and  the 
Bois  des  Ogons,  this  officer  was  a  constant  inspira- 
tion to  his  men  by  his  devotion  to  duty  and  disre- 
gard of  personal  safety.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Mar- 
garet P.  Dillingham,  330  West  Duval  Street,  Ger- 
mantown,  Pa. 

DILLON,  JOHN  E Private 

Company  B,  6th  Machine  Gun  Battalion. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Beaumont,  France,  November  10,  1918.  Pvt. 
Dillon  was  painfully  wounded  in  the  foot  by  a 
bursting  shell  which  killed  or  wounded  all  the  mem- 
bers of  his  gun  crew,  but  as  soon  as  he  had  obtained 
first-aid  treatment,  he  immediately  returned  to  his 
comrades  and  worked  all  night  under  heavy  shell 
fire,  carrying  wounded  to  the  dressing  station.  Home 
address,  James  B.  Dillon,  father,  Middletown,  Mo. 

DILLON,  HARRY  .  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  26th  Infantry.  By  cool  and  daring 
leadership  near  Soissons,  France,  July  18-22,  1918, 
he  carried  his  platoon  forward  in  four  attacks  and 
took  all  objectives  assigned  to  him.  Home  ad- 
dress, James  Dillon,  father,  Mondovi,  Wis. 


DILLON,  JOHN  T. 


Sergeant 


Company  C,  102d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  near  Chateau-Thierry,  France,  July  22, 
1918.  After  being  wounded  he  refused  to  go  to  the 
rear,  but  volunteered  to  act  as  a  runner  and  repeat- 
edly carried  messages  through  the  enemy  barrage. 
Later  the  same  day  he  voluntarily  joined  his  pla- 
toon and  fought  with  it  in  a  successful  attack 
against  the  enemy's  line.  Home  address,  Patrick 
M.  Dillon,  brother,  56  Bright  Street,  New  Haven, 
Conn. 

DILLON,  RAYMOND  P.  .  First  Lieutenant 
Pilot,  24th  Aero  Squadron.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Mezieres,  France,  November 
3,  1918.  Lieut.  Dillon  exhibited  courage  in  the 
course  of  a  long  and  dangerous  photographic  and 
visual  reconnaissance  in  the  region  of  Mezieres  with 
two  other  planes  of  the  24th  Aero  Squadron.  Their 


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formation  was  broken  by  the  attack  of  ten  enemy 
pursuit  planes;  five  enemy  planes  attacked  Lieut. 
Dillon  and  his  observer,  who  succeeded  in  shooting 
down  two  of  these  out  of  control.  They  then  had  a 
clear  passage  to  their  own  lines,  but  turned  back 
into  Germany  to  assist  a  friendly  plane  with  several 
hostile  aircraft  attacking  it.  They  succeeded  in 
shooting  down  one  more  of  the  enemy.  Home  ad- 
dress, Claude  A.  Dillon,  brother,  5839  Prairie  Ave- 
nue, Chicago,  111. 

DILWORTH  JAMES Private 

Deceased.  Company  A,  39th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Montfaucon 
Hill,  France,  September  26,  1918.  After  his  squad 
leader  had  become  a  casualty,  he  assumed  command 
and  led  his  men  against  machine-gun  nests,  mater- 
ially assisting  in  the  capture  of  two  guns  and  pris- 
oners. He  was  killed  in  the  performance  of  duty. 
Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Dilworth,  wife,  109  Hill  Street, 
South  Manchester,  Conn. 

DION,  ARTHUR  J First  Sergeant 

Company  F,  326th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Fleville,  France,  October  14, 
1918.  During  the  advance  of  his  battalion,  and  at  a 
time  when  the  concentrated  fire  of  the  enemy  had 
caused  numerous  casualties  in  our  ranks,  Sergt. 
Dion  not  only  reorganized  his  own  platoon  but  as- 
sisted in  re-forming  others  after  the  leaders  had 
been  lost.  He  was  selected  as  patrol  leader  to  gain 
contact  with  the  enemy,  and  although  painfully 
wounded  and  nearly  exhausted  from  loss  of  blood 
he  continued  on.  After  having  his  wound  dressed 
he  insisted  on  returning  to  complete  his  mission. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  A.  J.  Dion,  wife,  P.  O.  Box  27, 
Careyville,  Mass. 

DION,  EDWARD  L Private 

Company  C,  102d  Infantry.  He  displayed  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  defending  his  post  during  the 
Seicheprey  engagement  on  the  morning  of  April  20, 
1918.  Although  completely  surrounded  by  the 
enemy  on  several  occasions,  he  fought  them  off  with 
grenades  and  rifle  fire,  finally  succeeding  in  driving 
them  away,  after  which  he  carried  a  wounded  com- 
rade through  a  rain  of  shrapnel  to  a  first-aid  station 
and  returned  to  his  post.  Home  address,  Mrs.  J.  P. 
Dion,  mother,  19  Francis  Avenue,  Hartford,  Conn. 

DIOT,  LUCIEN Aspirant 

Pilot.  218th  Escadrille,  French  Army.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  in  the  region  of  St. 
Mihiel,  France,  September  12,  1918.  Aspirant 
Diot,  while  flying  at  an  extremely  low  altitude,  had 
his  wireless  set  destroyed  by  enemy  fire.  Rather 
than  return  to  his  field,  and  in  spite  of  being  eight 
kilometers  beyond  the  lines,  he  descended  to  less 
than  one  hundred  meters  altitude  and  attacked  an 
enemy  convoy,  routing  it  in  confusion.  This  act 
was  accomplished  in  spite  of  being  under  terrific 
machine-gun  fire  and  heavy  anti-aircraft  artillery 
fire  from  the  ground,  his  plane  being  shattered 
with  bullets. 

DIPASQUALE,  AMERIGO  ....  Private 
Deceased.  Company  G,  315th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Verdun, 
France,  November  11,  1918.  Pvt.  Dipasquale  vol- 
unteered his  services  as  a  connecting  file,  and  during 
the  course  of  operations  was  obliged  to  cross  and  re- 
cross  fields  swept  by  shell  and  machine-gun  fire. 
His  efforts  were  instrumental  in  keeping  contact 
with  the  unit  of  his  left.  While  he  was  thus  en- 
gaged, Pvt.  Dipasquale  was  killed.  Next  of  kin, 
Signiora  Felician  Dipasquale,  father,  Introdacqua, 
Province  of  Daquila,  Italy. 

DISALVO,  CHARLES Private 

Deceased.  Company  B,  354th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Remonville, 


France,  November  1,  1918.  When  the  combat 
group,  of  which  he  was  a  member,  was  held  up  by 
enemy  machine-guns,  he  charged  forward  alone, 
and,  attacking  the  nest,  killed  one  gunner  and 
forced  the  rest  to  surrender.  His  heroic  act  enabled 
the  advance  to  be  resumed,  though  Pvt.  Disalvo 
had  himself  been  mortally  wounded.  Next  of  kin, 
Mrs.  Rose  Disalvo,  wife,  3305  Arlington  Avenue, 
St.  Louis,  Mo. 

DIXON,  BEN  F Captain 

Deceased.  120th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Vaux-Andigny,  France,  Sep- 
tember 29,  1918.  Capt.  Dixon  was  severely  wound- 
ed during  the  early  part  of  the  operations  against 
the  Hindenburg  line;  his  company  having  only  one 
officer,  he  remained  on  duty.  Shortly  afterwards  he 
received  a  second  wound,  and  again  refused  to  leave 
his  men.  When  he  saw  that  the  front  waves  of  his 
company  were  getting  into  barrage  he  at  once  went 
forward  to  stop  them,  and  while  doing  so  he  was 
killed.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  B.  F.  Dixon,  Gastonia, 
N.  C. 

DIXON,  ROY  T Corporal 

Company  B,  131st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Consenvoye,  France,  Octo- 
ber 14,  1918.  After  five  runners  had  been  killed  or 
wounded  in  attempting  to  reach  the  battalions  on 
the  flanks  of  his  own,  Corpl.  Dixon  volunteered  to 
lead  a  patrol  to  establish  liaison  with  them.  In  so 
doing,  he  encountered  an  enemy  machine  gun, 
which  he  boldly  attacked  and  silenced,  successfully 
accomplishing  his  mission.  Home  address,  Edward 
Dixon,  father,  1737  North  Kediz  Avenue,  Chicago, 
111. 

DOBBS,  LAIN Sergeant 

Company  B,  26th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Verdun,  France,  October  4, 
1918.  While  attacking  woods  protected  by  machine 
guns,  Sergt.  Dobbs,  in  command  of  a  small  patrol, 
was  surrounded  by  about  50  of  the  enemy.  Under 
his  direction  the  party  succeeded  in  killing  or 
wounding  many  of  the  enemy,  causing  the  remain- 
der to  withdraw.  Although  affected  by  gas,  he  con- 
tinued to  fight  on,  until  seriously  wounded  by  shell 
fire.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Elizabeth  Dobbs,  mother, 
Mitchellville,  Tenn. 

DOBSON,  WOODRUFF  W.  .  First  Lieutenant 
308th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Le  Moulin  de  L'Homme  Mort,  France, 
September  29,  1918.  Lieut.  Dobson  volunteered 
and  reconnoitered  in  front  of  the  first  line  battalion 
to  secure  information  regarding  enemy  machine- 
guns  and  minenwerfers  which  had  checked  the  ad- 
vance of  his  organization.  He  was  wounded  by  a 
sniper's  bullet  as  he  crawled  back  from  this  recon- 
naissance, but  refused  to  submit  to  first-aid,  until  he 
made  his  report  to  the  battalion  commander  and  in- 
formed his  men  of  the  enemy's  position.  Home  ad- 
dress, Frank  Dobson,  father,  606  West  146th  Street, 
New  York  City. 

DOCK,  FRANCIS  J Corporal 

Deceased.  55th  Company,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S. 
M.  C.  Killed  in  action  at  Chateau-Thierry,  France, 
June  6,  1918,  he  gave  the  supreme  proof  of  that  ex- 
traordinary heroism  which  will  serve  as  an  example 
to  hitherto  untried  troops.  Next  of  kin,  Joseph 
Docx,  father,  289  East  Eighth  Street,  South  Bos- 
ton, Mass. 

DODD,  BRENDON  J Major 

132d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Consenvoye,  France,  October  8,  1918. 
While  the  attacking  first  wave  was  halted  by  ma- 
chine-gun fire,  Maj.  Dodd  crossed  the  line  and,  get- 
ting in  front  of  it,  located  the  direction  from  which 
the  fire  was  coming.  He  then  directed  a  flanking 
fire  on  the  stronghold  and  so  encouraged  his  men 


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that  the  attack  was  renewed.  His  great  bravery  re- 
sulted in  a  highly  successful  attack,  during  which 
many  of  the  enemy  were  killed  and  captured  and  a 
large  number  of  our  men  recovered,  who  were  taken 
prisoners  earlier  in  the  day.  Home  address,  Miss 
Margaret  E.  Dodd,  sister,  5334  Calumet  Avenue, 
Chicago,  111. 

DODDER,  ALEXANDER  ....  Sergeant 
Company  H,  53d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Landersbach,  Alsace,  Octo- 
ber 4,  1918.  He  was  in  a  detachment  of  50  soldiers 
who  were  attacked  by  a  raiding  party  of  the  enemy 
composed  of  300  storm  troops.  Though  severely 
wounded  by  shell  fire  and  grenades  during  the  com- 
bat, this  courageous  soldier  continued  to  operate  his 
automatic  rifle  until  the  enemy  retreated.  The  fire 
of  the  rifle  which  he  was  manning  alone  dispersed 
the  main  body  of  the  enemy  and  prevented  them 
from  capturing  prisoners  and  gaining  valuable  in- 
formation. Home  address,  Mrs.  Sarah  Sowles, 
aunt,  Walworth.  Wis. 

DODGE,  CHARLES  M.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Medical  Department,  104th  Infantry.  He  dis- 
played conspicuous  gallantry  during  the  action 
of  April  10,  1918,  in  running  through  a  heav- 
ily shelled  area  to  rescue  an  officer  who  had  fallen 
mortally  wounded,  and  at  great  personal  risk  carry- 
ing him  to  the  dressing  station.  Next  of  kin,  August 
W.  Dodge,  father,  53  Buckingham  Street,  Spring- 
field, Mass. 

DODGE,  ROWLAND  S.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  101st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Verdun,  France,  October 
24-25,  1918.  Learning  of  the  proposed  advance  in 
which  his  company  was  to  participate,  and,  al- 
though sick  in  a  hospital,  Lieut.  Dodge  secured  his 
release  and  joined  his  command.  He  was  at  all 
times  in  advance  of  his  front  line,  reconnoitering 
the  ground,  thereby  facilitating  the  advance.  Lead- 
ing a  counterattack,  he  was  killed  by  rifle  fire.  Next 
of  kin,  Mrs.  Walton  T.  Rankine,  sister,  1182  Min- 
eral Springs  Avenue,  Pawtucket,  R.  I. 

DODWELL,  THOMAS  B.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Observer,  Royal  Air  Forces,  British  Army.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Bruges,  Bel- 
gium, August  13,  1918.  This  officer  and  his  pilot 
led  two  other  machines  on  a  long  photographic  mis- 
sion over  the  area  north  of  Bruges.  Over  Thourout 
they  were  attacked  by  six  enemy  planes.  While 
heavily  engaged,  Lieut.  Dodwell  and  his  pilot  saw 
one  of  their  machines  in  difficulty  and  trying  to 
make  our  lines  with  an  enemy  plane  close  at  its  tail. 
Regardless  of  their  own  danger  from  the  remaining 
planes,  they  dived  to  the  assistance  of  the  crippled 
plane.  Taking  advantage  of  their  preoccupation, 
several  enemy  planes  attacked  from  the  rear;  but,  in 
spite  of  this  rear  attack,  they  drove  off  the  enemy 
plane  and  allowed  the  damaged  plane  to  land  within 
our  lines.  Half  of  the  tail  plane  was  sh9t  away,  but 
Lieut.  Dodwell  climbed  along  the  wing  and  lay 
down  along  the  cowling  in  front  of  the  pilot,  enab- 
ling the  pilot  to  regain  partial  control  of  his  machine. 
When  nearing  the  ground,  he  crawled  back  into  the 
cockpit  to  allow  the  nose  to  rise,  and  the  pilot  made 
a  safe  landing.  The  presence  of  mind  and  cool  cour- 
age of  this  officer  saved  the  machine  from  crashing 
to  the  ground.  Home  address,  Henry  Dodwell, 
father,  The  Day  House,  Wellington,  Shropshire, 
England. 

DOGESTINO,  ANTHONY  .  .  .  Private 
Infantry.  He  voluntarily  went  out  alone  through 
strange  territory  under  heavy  bombardment  near 
St.  Agnan,  France,  July  15,  1918,  obtained  impor- 
tant information  and  his  own  initiative  rescued  two 
wounded  French  soldiers  exposed  to  enemy  fire. 
Home  address,  Dominick  Dogestino,  brother,  Gra- 
via,  North  Italy. 


DOGRESS,  CHRISTIAN  ....  Private 
Company  A,  9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Medeah  Ferme,  France,  Oc- 
tober 4,  1918.  Though  he  had  been  wounded  three 
times  by  machine-gun  fire,  Pvt.  Degress  refused  to 
go  to  the  rear  and  remained  in  the  advance  of  his 
company  until  the  final  position  was  reached  and 
consolidated.  Home  address,  John  Degress,  bro- 
ther, 10  East  Washington  Street,  New  Castle,  Pa. 

DOHERTY,  JOHN     .      .      .  First  Sergeant 

Company  B,  4th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Les  Franquettes  Farm, 
France,  July  23,  1918.  After  his  company  had 
withdrawn,  Sergt.  Doherty  remained  for  five  hours 
in  an  open  field,  swept  by  machine-gun  fire,  with 
his  company  commander,  who  was  seriously  wound- 
ed; carrying  him  to  a  dressing  station  after  darkness 
had  set  in.  Home  address,  Miss  Alice  Doherty, 
sister,  Farmingdale,  Long  Island,  N.  Y. 

DOLAN,  CHARLES  L Private 

Company  D,  55th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Jaulny,  France,  November 
8,  1918.  After  repeated  efforts  had  failed  he  carried 
a  message  from  his  platoon  to  his  company  comman- 
der, through  an  intense  artillery  and  machine-gun 
barrage.  He  then  guided  a  detail  of  stretcher-bear- 
ers back  through  the  barrage  to  his  platoon  and 
assisted  in  the  evacuation  of  the  wounded.  Home 
address,  James  H.  Dolan,  father,  R.  F.  D.  No.  1, 
Zion  City,  111. 

DOLAN,  JAMES Corporal 

Company  G,  308th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Charlevaux,  France,  October 
3-7,  1918.  Corpl.  Dolan  was  very  severely  wounded 
while  in  charge  of  his  automatic  rifle  section,  which 
was  a  unit  of  a  surrounded  battalion.  After  receiv- 
ing first  aid  he  resumed  his  post  and  remained  in 
command  of  his  section  until  the  battalion  was  re- 
lieved. Home  address,  Mary  K.  Dolan,  sister,  107 
Maple  Street,  Naugatuck,  Conn. 

DOLCE,  LOUIS  C Corporal 

Company  C,  Second  Field  Battalion,  Signal 
Corps.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Exermont,  France,  October  8,  1918.  Corpl.  Dolce 
volunteered  and  laid  a  telephone  line  to  an  advanced 
observation  ppst  under  heavy  artillery  and  machine- 
gun  fire,  working  his  way  the  entire  distance  of  more 
than  one  kilometer  through  dense  undergrowth  and 
barbed-wire  entanglements.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Francis  Dolce,  mother,  317  La  Bell  Avenue,  Detroit, 
Mich. 

D'OLIVE,  CHARLES  R.  .  First  Lieutenant 
Pilot,  93d  Aero  Squadron,  Air  Service.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  St.  Be^it, 
France,  September  13,  1918.  He,  in  conjunction 
with  another  American  pilot,  engaged  and  fought 
five  enemy  planes.  Outnumbered  and  fighting 
against  tremendous  odds,  he  shot  down  three  enemy 

S'anes  and  outfought  the  entire  enemy  formation, 
ome  address,    Mrs.    E.    Parson    D'Olive,    wife, 
4040  Ellis  Avenue,  Chicago,  111. 

DOLL,  JOHN  A.  ...  Private  (First  Class) 
Deceased.  Company  E,  145th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Olsene,  Belgium, 
October  31,  1918.  While  leading  a  squad  forward, 
Pvt.  Doll  suddenly  found  himself  in  the  midst  of  an 
enemy  barrage,  but  he  exposed  himself  to  the  severe 
fire,  in  trying  to  keep  his  men  organized  and  continue 
with  the  advance.  He  was  killed  while  thus  en- 
gaged. Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Lizzie  Doll,  mother,  224 
South  Newberry  Street,  York,  Pa. 

DOLLARD,  WILLIAM  B Private 

Deceased.  Medical  Detachment,  1st  Engineers. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Soissons, 


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France,  July  20,  1918.  When  he  learned  that  a  col- 
onel lay  wounded  in  an  exposed  position  in  front  of 
the  lines,  he  asked  and  obtained  permission  of  his 
company  commander  to  go  to  the  officer's  assist- 
ance. While  attempting  to  perform  this  courageous 
duty  he  was  killed  by  machine-gun  fire.  Next  of 
kin,  Paul  Murphy,  friend,  511  Pleasant  Street,  New 
Bedford,  Masa. 

DONAGHUE,  ROBERT  H.  .  .  .  Sergeant 
82d  Company,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  North- 
west of  Chateau-Thierry,  France,  in  the  Bois  de 
Belleau,  June  8,  1918,  he  led  his  platoon  against 
violent  fire  to  destroy  a  machine-gun  position,  killed 
or  wounded  eight  Germans  himself,  and  did  not 
cease  firing  until  overcome  from  loss  of  blood  from 
his  own  injuries.  Home  address,  Miss  Martha 
Blair,  sister,  Wyona,  Okla. 

DONAHOE,  FRANK  C Private 

Company  A,  4th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Cunel,  France,  October  4, 
1918.  While  his  company  was  in  support  on  the  at- 
tacking company,  communication  was  temporarily 
lost  in  the  darkness.  After  all  the  runners  had  be- 
come casualties,  Pyt.  Donahoe  volunteered  and 
succeeded  in  establishing  liaison,  pushing  forward 
through  the  severe  machine-gun  and  artillery  fire 
despite  the  fact  that  he  was  painfully  wounded  soon 
after  starting  on  his  mission.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Frank  Donahoe,  wife,  357  Emily  Street,  Philadel- 
phia, Pa. 

DONAHUE,  JOE  J.  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Battery  E,  323d  Field  Artillery.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  Consenvoye, 
France,  October  24,  1918.  Venturing  over  a  road 
where  three  other  runners  had  failed,  Pvt.  Donahue 
carried  a  most  important  message  over  an  area  which 
was  subjected  to  the  fiercest  kind  of  shelling.  He 
chose  this  route  to  expedite  the  delivery,  even  though 
it  was  possible  to  make  the  journey  by  a  longer  but 
less  dangerous  route.  He  completed  his  mission, 
despite  two  severe  wounds  he  had  received  on  the 
way.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Leslie  Reardon,  sister, 
R.  F.  D.  No.  2,  Devil  Lake,  N.  Dak. 

DONAHUE,  WILLIAM  H.  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
151st  Field  Artillery.  In  the  action  near  Pex- 
onne,  France,  on  March  5,  1918,  he  entered  the 
quarry  of  Battery  C,  151st  Field  Artillery,  when  it 
was  under  accurately  adjusted  shell  fire,  for  the 
purpose  of  aiding  the  officers  and  men  of  that  bat- 
battery  when  he  might  with  propriety  have  stayed 
away.  Home  address,  J.  R.  Murphy,  friend,  428 
South  Eighth  Street,  Minneapolis,  Minn. 

DONALDSON,  GLENN  S.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Deceased.  S.  S.  A.  606.  For  extraordinary  hero- 
ism in  action  northwest  of  Sommepy,  near  St. 
Etienne,  France,  October  8,  1918.  Pvt.  Donaldson 
showed  conspicuous  courage  and  devotion  to  duty 
in  evacuating  the  wounded  under  the  most  trying 
conditions.  He  made  repeated  trips  in  plain  view  of 
enemy  observers  over  roads  under  continuous  shell 
fire.  He  was  killed  by  a  shell  fragment  while  he 
was  driving  his  ambulance  over  a  heavily-shelled 
road.  Next  of  kin,  A.  Donaldson,  714  Johnson 
Street,  Winona,  Minn. 

DONALDSON,  MICHAEL  ....  Private 
Company  I,  165th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Sommerance-Landres-et-St. 
Georges  Road,  France,  October  14,  1918.  Pvt. 
Donaldson  rescued  six  severely-wounded  men  from 
a  position  extremely  exposed  to  heavy  shelling  and 
machine-gun  fire  of  the  enemy,  necessitating  six 
trips  to  the  crest  of  a  hill  to  carry  the  wounded  men 
back  to  a  place  of  safety.  Home  address,  Julia 
Donaldson,  mother,  Haverstraw,  N.  Y. 


DONALDSON,  STUART  S.  .  .  .  Private 
Ambulance  Company  Number  148,  112th  San- 
itary Train.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action 
near  Heurne,  Belgium,  November  4th,  1918.  With 
two  other  soldiers,  Private  Donaldson  volunteered 
to  rescue  two  wounded  men,  who  had  been  lying  in 
an  exposed  position  on  the  opposite  bank  of  the 
Scheldt  River  for  two  days.  Making  two  trips 
across  the  stream,  in  the  face  of  heavy  machine  gun 
and  shell  fire  and  his  companions  succeeded  in 
carrying  both  the  wounded  men  to  shelter.  Home 
address,  Robert  S.  Donaldson,  father,  7  Ashland 
Place,  Toledo,  Ohio. 

DONNELLY,  EDWARD  .  .  First  Sergeant 
Company  G,  26th  Infantry.  As  liaison  sergeant 
he  showed  conspicuous  bravery  and  good  judgment 
at  Soissons,  France,  July  19,  1918,  when  the  loss  of 
his  captain  threatened  the  success  of  the  company's 
operations.  He  maintained  communication  and 
went  forward  on  four  attacks  under  heavy  fire. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Annie  Sullivan,  145  Hospital 
Street,  Providence,  R.  I. 

DONNELLY,  JOHN  HENRY  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Company  A,  165th  Infantry-  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Landres-et-St.  Georges, 
France,  October  15,  1918.  When  his  company  had 
been  ordered  to  withdraw  under  intense  machine- 
gun  and  artillery  fire,  he  remained  in  the  position 
until  the  other  men  had  safely  retired,  when  he  saw 
to  the  removal  of  six  wounded  men.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Catherine  Donnelly,  Great  Neck  Sta- 
tion, Long  Island,  N.  Y. 

DONNELLY,  PATRICK  C.  .  .  .  Wagoner 
Company  B,  6th  Engineers.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Hamel,  France,  March  28, 
1918.  Wagoner  Donnelly  placed  himself  in  a  most 
exposed  position,  under  direct  observation  of  the 
enemy,  to  cover  the  attempted  rescue  of  a  wounded 
comrade,  maintaining  his  position  until  the  party 
returned.  Home  address,  Miss  Mary  Donnelly, 
sister,  2046  Rowan  Street,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

DONOVAN,  JAMES  J Corporal 

Medical  Detachment,  312th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Grand-Pre", 
France,  October  16-20,  1918.  In  the  face  of  heavy 
shell  and  machine-gun  fire,  and  continuous  gas  at- 
tacks, Corpl.  Donovan  established  and  maintained 
for  four  days  a  dressing  station  in  a  most  advanced 
position.  When  an  enemy  attack  seemed  imminent, 
he  refused  to  retire  to  safety,  but  remained  at  his 
post,  being  relieved,  after  his  comrades  had  ad- 
vanced. Home  address,  Mrs.  Nora  Donovan, 
mother,  11  West  Fifteenth  Street,  Bayonne,  N.  J. 

DONOVAN,  WILLIAM  J Colonel 

165th  Infantry.  He  led  his  battalion  across  the 
River  Ourcq  and  captured  important  enemy  strong- 
holds near  Villers-sur-Fere,  France,  on  July  28-31, 
1918.  He  was  in  advance  of  the  division  for  four 
days,  all  the  while  under  shell  and  machine-gun  fire 
from  the  enemy,  who  were  on  three  sides  of  him, 
and  he  was  repeatedly  and  persistently  counter- 
attacked, being  wounded  twice.  His  coolness, 
courage,  and  efficient  leadership  rendered  possible 
the  maintenance  of  this  position.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Landres  and  St.  Georges, 
France,  October  14-15,  1918,  Colo.  Donovan  is 
awarded  a  Bronze  Oak  Leaf  Cluster,  to  be  worn 
with  Distinguished  Service  Cross.  He  personally 
led  the  assaulting  wave  in  an  attack  upon  a  very 
strongly  organized  position,  and,  when  our  troops 
were  suffering  heavy  casualties,  encouraged  all  near 
him  by  his  example,  moving  among  his  men  in  ex- 
posed positions,  reorganizing  decimated  platoons 
and  accompanying  them  forward  in  attacks.  When 
he  was  wounded  in  the  leg  by  a  machine-gun  bullet, 
he  refused  to  be  evacuated,  and  continued  with  his 


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unit  until  it  withdrew  to  a  less  exposed  position. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Ruth  Rumsey  Donovan,  wife, 
742  Delaware  Avenue,  Buffalo,  N.  Y. 

DOOCY,  ELMER  T.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Infantry.  For  repeated  acts  of  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Suippes,  northeast  of  Chal- 
ons-sur-Marne,  France,  July  14,  1918,  and  near 
Sergy,  northeast  of  Chateau-Thierry,  France,  July 
28  and  30-31,  1918.  After  being  severely  wounded, 
with  utter  disregard  of  his  own  safety  and  comfort, 
he  remained  on  duty  with  his  platoon  under  heavy 
fire  of  gas  and  high-explosive  shells.  Again,  on  Hill 
212,  near  Sergy,  he  led  his  platoon  and  that  of 
another  wounded  officer  forward  into  a  machine-gun 
nest,  under  heavy  fire,  capturing  four  prisoners  and 
two  machine-guns,  and  two  days  later,  at  night, 
near  Sergy,  at  great  risk  of  his  own  life,  he  bravely 
went  out  in  front  of  a  German  sniper  and  brought 
back  into  the  line  a  wounded  corporal  of  his  pla- 
toon. Home  address,  Edward  Doocy,  Pittsfield,  111. 

DOODY,  JOHN Corporal 

Company  H,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Vierzy,  France, 
July  19,  1918.  He  displayed  exceptional  bravery  in 
charging  three  machine  guns  with  the  aid  of  a  small 
detachment  of  his  comrades,  killing  the  crews  and 
capturing  the  guns,  which  were  immediately  turned 
on  the  Germans,  thereby  opening  the  line  for  the 
advance  of  his  company,  which  had  been  held  up  by 
the  enemy's  fire.  Home  address  not  given. 

DOOGS,  JOHN  A Private 

Company  C,  2d  Engineers.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Medeah  Farm,  France,  Oc- 
tober 9,  1918.  Crawling  forward  under  heavy 
machine-gun  fire,  Pvt.  Doogs  assisted  in  bringing  a 
wounded  comrade  to  safety.  Home  address,  August 
V.  Doogs,  father,  Branchville,  Ind. 

DOOLEY,  JOHN  J Sergeant 

Company  A,  30th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Crezancy,  France,  July  15- 
16,  1918.  Throughout  the  engagement,  Sergt. 
Dooley  encouraged  the  men  of  his  company  by  his 
gallant  conduct.  After  the  company  was  ordered 
to  withdraw,  Sergt.  Dooley  voluntarily  returned  to 
the  position  his  company  had  held  and,  throughout 
the  night  of  July  15-16,  assisted  in  evacuating  the 
wounded.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Ellen  Dooley, 
mother,  56  Woodlawn  Street,  Forest  Hill,  Mass. 

DOREMUS,  HARRY  B Captain 

Deceased.  114th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Verdun,  October  27,  1918. 
Having  been  ordered  to  establish  liaison  between 
his  company  and  the  support  unit  on  the  right, 
Capt.  Doremus  led  his  detail  to  its  objective  under 
heavy  machine-gun  fire.  The  successful  completion 
of  his  work  saved  a  most  serious  situation,  but  in 
the  performance  of  his  duty  he  was  killed.  Next  of 
kin,  Mrs.  Harry  B.  Doremus,  wife,  114  State  Street, 
Hackensack,  N.  J. 

DOREY,  HALSTEAD Colonel 

4th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion north  of  Montfaucon,  France,  October  15, 1918. 
When  his  men  had  become  almost  exhausted  by  12 
days'  continuous  fighting  against  stubborn  resist- 
ance and  had  suffered  heavy  casualties,  Col.  Dorey, 
himself  suffering  from  a  painful  wound,  went  for- 
ward from  his  post  of  command  through  a  heavy 
enemy  barrage  to  the  front  line,  where  he  reorgan- 
ized his  forces  and  directed  the  attacking  units  for 
two  days,  until  he  was  again  severely  wounded.  His 
conspicuous  bravery  inspired  his  troops  to  the  suc- 
cessful assault  of  a  strongly  fortified  ravine  and 
woods  which  were  of  vital  importance  and  resulted 
in  the  capture  of  numerous  prisoners  and  much  ma- 
terial. Home  address,  Mrs.  Halstead  Dorey,  wife, 
South  Manchester,  Conn. 


DOREY,  LEO  J Private 

Company  F,  103d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  St.  Remy,  France, 
September  12,  1918.  Throughout  a  period  of  ex- 
treme shelling  and  unusually  heavy  machine-gun 
fire,  Pvt.  Dorey  volunteered  and  carried  messages 
repeatedly  from  his  platoon  to  his  company  com- 
mander. He  conveyed  information  which  resulted 
in  the  capture  of  two  officers  and  22  men  of  the 
enemy.  Home  address,  Peter  W.  Dorey,  father,  32 
St.  Louis  Street,  Burlington,  Vt. 

DORGAN,  JOHN  JOSEPH  ....  Private 
Company  C,  356th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Beney,  France,  September 
23,  1918.  Although  wounded  four  times  at  the 
start  of  the  engagement,  Pvt.  Dorgan  continued 
with  the  advance  of  his  platoon.  Under  heavy  fire, 
his  comrades  began  to  waver,  and  Pvt.  Dorgan  im- 
mediately went  to  the  assistance  of  the  sergeant  and 
aided  greatly  in  keeping  the  men  under  control. 
Home  address,  Miss  Mary  Dorgan,  sister,  Ada.Okla. 

DORMOY,  GEORGES  .  .  Sous  Lieutenant 
French  Army.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  St.  Mihiel,  France,  September  12,  1918. 
Lieut,  (then  Marechal  des  Logis)  Dormoy  demon- 
sstrated  marked  courage  in  leading  his  platoon  in  an 
attack  on  a  strong  center  of  resistance.  Running 
ahead  of  his  men,  he  was  the  first  to  enter  the  enemy 
trench,  where  he  captured  more  than  60  prisoners. 

DORSEY,  JAMES  W.,  Jr.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Deceased.  Company  B,  104th  Field  Signal  Bat- 
talion. For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  at 
Brabant-sur-Meuse,  France,  October  26,  1918.  Upon 
learning  that  a  number  of  soldiers  had  been  buried 
in  a  dugout  struck  by  an  enemy  shell,  Pvt.  Dorsey 
immediately  of  his  own  volition  left  shelter,  organ- 
ized a  rescuing  party,  and  went  to  their  aid,  fear- 
lessly exposing  himself  to  a  heavy  shell  fire.  To 
save  others  he  gave  his  own  life.  Home  address, 
James  W.  Dorsey,  320  D  Street  NE.,  Washington, 
D.  C. 

DOTY,  MERL Corporal 

Company  K,  117th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Beaurevoir,  France,  October 
6,  1918.  Corpl.  Doty  volunteered  and  crossed  an 
open  space  swept  by  fire  from  enemy  machine-guns 
and  snipers  to  rescue  wounded  comrades.  Home 
address,  M.  D.  Doty,  father,  route  1,  Rockwell 
City,  Iowa. 


DOUDNA,  JOHN  F. 


First  Lieutenant 


Medical  Corps,  362d  Infantry.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action.  This  officer  was  under  con* 
stant  shell  fire  with  his  battalion  for  17  days,  and 
though  he  had  been  painfully  wounded  by  a  ma- 
chine-gun bullet,  he  remained  at  his  post,  rendering 
first  aid  to  the  wounded  night  and  day,  performing 
the  duties  of  two  other  medical  officers  who  had 
been  incapacitated  in  addition  to  his  own.  Lieut. 
Doudna's  utter  disregard  for  personal  danger  and 
complete  devotion  to  duty  made  possible  the  rapid 
evacuation  of  the  wounded,  thus  materially  keep- 
ing up  the  morale  of  the  combat  troops  and  alleviat- 
ing the  suffering  of  the  wounded.  Home  address, 
Miss  Jessie  Doudna,  Lake  City,  Mich. 

DOUGENECK,  FRANCIS  ....  Corporal 
Headquarters  Company,  102d  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  at  Marcheville, 
France,  September  26,  1918.  When  a  patrol  in 
charge  of  a  wounded  officer  was  entirely  cut  off  by 
machine-gun  and  artillery  fire,  Corpl.  Dougeneck 
displayed  great  bravery  by  voluntarily  carrying  a 
message  over  grounds  swept  by  machine-guns  and 
later  leading  a  rescuing  party  to  the  position.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Katherine  Dougeneck,  mother,  158 
North  Main  Street,  Bristol,  Conn. 


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DOUGHERTY,  NEIL  F.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
6th  Regiment  of  Marines.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bayonville,  France,  Novem- 
ber 2,  1918.  Displaying  conspicuous  leadership, 
Lieut.  Dougherty  led  his  platoon  against  an  enemy 
battery  while  it  was  in  action.  Through  his  skillful 
maneuvering  42  prisoners,  ten  pieces  of  artillery 
and  five  machine-guns  were  captured.  Home  ad- 
dress, P.  S.  Dougherty,  father,  2014  South  Figuerora 
Street,  Los  Angeles,  Cal. 

DOUGHERTY,  RAYMOND  M.     .      .      . 

.  .  .  Regimental  Sergeant  Major 
Headquarters  Company,  30th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  at  Bois  D'Aigremont, 
France,  July  15,  1918.  Sergt.  Maj.  Dougherty 
constantly  exposed  himself  to  shell  fire  while  re- 
ceiving messages  from  runners  and  in  giving  direc- 
tions to  them.  He  also  frequently  removed  his  gas 
mask  to  make  himself  more  clearly  understood  and 
encourage  the  runners  by  his  example.  Home  ad- 
dress, William  E.  Sharp,  uncle,  Terminal  Building, 
Lincoln,  Neb. 

DOUGHTY,  CHARLES  A Private 

Company  C,  9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  LaFontaine  au  Croncq 
Farm,  France,  November  4,  1918.  As  a  stretcher 
bearer,  Pvt.  Doughty  displayed  exceptional  cour- 
age in  removing  wounded  men  from  a  field  swept  by 
enemy  machine-gun  fire  of  such  intensity  that  five 
men,  other  soldiers  engaged  in  this  work,  were 
killed,  and  another  wounded.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Mary  E.  Doughty,  mother,  Broadwater,  Va. 

DOUGLAS,  JOHN  E.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
142d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  St.  Etienne,  France,  October  '8,  1918. 
Lieut.  Douglas  was  a  member  of  a  patrol  consisting 
of  himself,  another  officer,  and  three  soldiers,  which 
came  under  fire  from  an  enemy  machine-gun  nest. 
Leading  the  patrol  forward  by  short  rushes  to 
within  a  short  distance  of  the  enemy  position,  he 
had  his  companions  take  cover  while  he  continued 
on  alone  in  full  view  of  the  enemy,  and  by  accurate 
fire  from  an  automatic  rifle  at  a  range  of  40  yards, 
silenced  the  nest,  capturing  20  men  and  four  ma- 
chine-guns. Home  address,  John  R.  Douglas, 
Bessemer,  Ala. 

DOUGLAS,  OTIS  R Private 

Company  C,  112th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt,  France,  Septem- 
ber 29,  1918.  Hearing  cries  of  distress  from  a  dis- 
abled tank,  Pvt.  Douglas  assisted  an  officer  by  ad- 
vancing in  the  face  of  terrific  machine-gun  and  shell 
fire  to  the  spot.  Notwithstanding  the  fact  that  the 
tank  was  subjected  to  point-blank  fire  of  artillery, 
he  succeeded  in  rescuing  the  badly-wounded  tank 
commander  and  removing  him  to  a  place  of  safety. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Otis  R.  Douglas,  wife,  R.  F.  D. 
No.  1,  Fayettesville,  N.  C. 

DOUGLAS,  REED  S.     .....      Sergeant 

Company  I,  60th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  Pultier,  October  15, 
1918,  and  near  the  Meuse  River,  November  5, 
1918.  On  October  15,  Sergeant  Douglas  led  his 
platoon  against  a  strong  machine-gun  nest  in  the 
open  field  east  of  the  Bois  de  Pultier,  capturing 
about  20  prisoners  with  very  few  casualties  in  his 
own  platoon.  On  November  5,  he  led  his  platoon 
across  the  Meuse  in  the  face  of  heavy  machine-gun, 
rifle  and  artillery  fire  and  successfully  cleared  the 
heights  east  of  the  river  of  strong  enemy  machine- 
gun  positions.  Home  address,  Samuel  Douglas, 
brother,  1445  Page  Street,  Pittsburgh,  Pa. 

DOUGLASS,  JOSEPH  U Corporal 

Company  K,  107th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  east  of  Ronssoy,  France,  Septem- 


ber 29,  1918.  He,  with  three  other  soldiers,  went 
out  into  an  open  field  under  heavy  shell  and  machine 
gun  fire  and  succeeded  in  carrying  back  to  our  lines 
four  seriously  wounded  men.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
W.  A.  Douglass,  mother,  46  Irving  Street,  Ridge- 
wood,  N.  J. 

DOUGLASS,  KINGMAN      .      .      .  Captain 

Air  Service,  Pilot,  91st  Aero  Squadron.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Longuyon,  Oc- 
tober 31,  1918.  While  on  a  photographic  mission 
Capt.  Douglass  encountered  a  superior  number  of 
enemy  pursuit  planes.  Notwithstanding  the  odds 
against  him,  he  turned  and  dived  on  the  hostile 
formation,  destroying  one  plane  and  damaging 
another.  He  then  continued  on  his  mission  and 
returned  photographs  of  great  military  value.  Home 
address,  W.  A.  Douglass,  317  North  Kenilworth 
Avenue,  Oak  Park,  111. 

DOUGLASS,  JAMES  M.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
320th  Ma9hine  Gun  Battalion.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  St.  Juvin,  France,  Octo- 
ber 14,  1918.  When  his  platoon  had  become  great- 
ly disorganized  through  many  casualties,  Lieut. 
Douglass,  although  wounded,  reorganized  it,  and 
led  it  through  hazardous  machine-gun  and  artillery 
fire.  He  remained  on  duty  for  several  days,  during 
which  time  he  suffered  acutely  from  his  wounds, 
until  ordered  to  a  dressing  station.  Home  address, 
William  S.  Douglass,  father,  North  Highlands, 
Russellville,  Ala. 

DOVELL,  CHAUNCEY  E.  .  First  Lieutenant 
Medical  Corps,  371st  Infantry.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  Bussy  Farm,  Ardeuil, 
Montfauxelle;  and  Trieres  Farm,  France,  September 
28-30,  1918.  Throughout  three  days  of  most  in- 
tense action,  Lieut.  Dovell  worked  unceasingly  in 
caring  for  the  wounded,  disregarding  a  severe 
wound  which  he  himself  received  in  the  neck  by 
shall  fragment.  He  remained  continuously  on 
duty,  giving  an  example  of  fortitude  and  courage  to 
all  about  him.  Home  address,  Mrs.  C.  E.  Dovell, 
wife,  Somersett,  Orange  County,  Va. 

DOWD,  MEREDITH  L.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  147th  Aero  Squadron.  For  extraor- 
dinary heroism  in  action  near  Dannevoux,  France, 
October  26,  1918.  Having  been  unable  to  overtake 
and  join  a  patrol,  Lieut.  Dowd  alone  encountered 
four  German  planes,  which  he  daringly  attacked.  He 
fought  with  most  wonderful  skill  and  bravery,  div- 
ing into  the  formation  and  sending  one  of  the  enemy 
to  earth.  In  the  course  of  the  combat  his  machine 
was  disabled  and  crashed  to  the  earth,  killing  him  in 
the  fall.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  M.  L.  Dowd,  wife,  Rue 
Bleue,  Paris,  France. 

DOWNER,  JOHN  W.  .  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
6th  Field  Artillery.  For  extraordinary  heroism 
in  action  near  Beaumont,  France,  March  11,  1918. 
While  commanding  a  battalion  of  artillery  in  sup- 
port of  an  extensive  raid,  Col.  Downer  was  severely 
gassed.  Despite  his  sickness  and  suffering  from 
pain,  he  remained  at  his  post,  which  was  subjected 
to  several  direct  hits,  and  directed  the  fire  of  his 
battalion.  He  rendered  invaluable  aid  to  the  ad- 
vancing infantry,  holding  his  men  at  their  posts 
during  the  intensity  of  the  continual  gas  bombard- 
ment, lasting  one  entire  night.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
J.  W.  Downer,  wife,  Cincinnati,  Ohio. 

DOWNEY,  ERNEST  L Sergeant 

Company  G,  137th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  the  Bois  de  Montrebeau, 
France,  September  28,  1918.  After  being  severely 
wounded,  Sergeant  Downey,  refused  to  go  to  the 
rear,  but  continued  in  the  advance  until  the  final 
objective  was  reached  and  his  company  relieved. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  A.  B.  Downey,  mother,  latan, 
Mo. 


ISO 


HEROES  ALL 


DOWNHAM,  LEXIE 


.  Private  (First  Class) 


Company  M,  19th  Infantry.  On  May  28-30, 
1918,  at  Cantigny,  France,  he  captured,  single- 
handed,  by  exercising  unusual  bravery,  ten  of  the 
enemy.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Hattie  Downham, 
Jonesboro,  Ind. 

DOYLE,  JOHN  J Corporal 

Company  C,  23d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne-aux-Arnes, 
France,  October  4,  1918.  Corpl.  Doyle,  in  charge  of 
the  runners,  repeatedly  carried  important  messages 
himself  from  company  to  battalion  headquarters. 
He  volunteered  to  deliver  a  message  to  an  outpost 
through  a  hail  of  machine-gun  bullets,  and  while 
performing  this  mission  was  wounded.  Next  of  kin, 
Mary  Doyle,  mother,  72  Lynn  Street,  Peabody, 
Mass. 

DOZER,  OTIS  V Sergeant 

Company  F,  353d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  the  Bois  de  Barricourt,  France, 
November  2,  1918.  Sergt.  Dozer  fearlessly  exposed 
himself  in  the  face  of  machine-gun  fire  for  the  pur- 
pose of  setting  an  example  to  the  men  of  his  com- 
pany. He  was  wounded  while  advancing,  but  con- 
tinued until  exhausted.  His  coolness  and  courage 
resulted  in  the  capture  of  three  machine-guns  and 
their  crews.  Home  address,  Emma  Dozer,  mother, 
general  delivery,  Cedarvale,  Kansas. 

DOZIER,  CARMON  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  B,  117th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Estrees,  France,  October  8, 
1918.  After  being  severely  wounded  by  shell  fire, 
Pvt.  Dozier  crawled  forward,  killed  two  enemy  ma- 
chine-gunners, and  captured  their  gun,  thereby 
clearing  the  way  for  the  further  advance  of  his  com- 
pany. Home  address,  H.  Dozier,  father,  York- 
ville,  Tenn. 

DOZIER,  JAMES  C.     .      .  First  Lieutenant 

118th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Montbrehain,  France,  October  8,  1918. 
After  being  wounded  in  the  shoulder  by  a  machine- 
gun  bullet,  Lieut.  Dozier  displayed  marked  devo- 
tion to  duty  by  remaining  in  command  of  two  pla- 
toons. When  their  advance  was  held  up  by  heavy 
machine-gun  fire,  with  a  soldier  he  went  ahead  of  his 
command  and,  flanking  a  machine-gun  nest,  killed 
the  gunners  with  grenades  and  pistol.  After  clear- 
ing this  nest,  he  captured  a  number  of  prisoners  in  a 
near-by  dugout.  Home  address,  John  H.  Dozier, 
father,  524  Aanafrel  Street,  Rock  Hill,  S.  C. 

DOZIER,  ROY  C Private 

Company  C,  16th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Soissons,  France,  July  22, 
1918.  While  engaged  as  runner,  Pvt.  Dozier  dis- 
played extreme  courage  and  devotion  to  duty  by 
carrying  messages  through  heavy  machine-gun  and 
artillery  fire,  and  through  enemy  occupied  territory. 
Home  address,  Charles  W.  Dozier,  father,  Hillman, 
Ga. 


DRAUGHON,  EDGAR  S.  W.  .  .  .  Private 
Sanitary  Detachment,  120th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  St.  Quentin, 
France,  September  29,  to  October  20, 1918.  Through- 
put this  period  Pvt.  Draughon  labored  unceasingly 
in  evacuating  the  wounded  from  the  front  lines  to 
the  battalion  aid  post.  On  October  19  Pvt.  Draugh- 
on, with  complete  disregard  for  his  personal  safety, 
advanced  under  heavy  shell  and  machine-gun  fire 
beyond  the  front  line,  rendered  first  aid  to  a  wounded 
officer,  and  assisted  him  to  the  rear.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  G.  W.  Draughon,  mother,  R.  F.  D.  No.  2, 
Fayetteville,  N.  C. 


DRAVLAND,  ALBERT  B.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  G,  328th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Chatel-Chehery, 
France,  October  7,  1918.  Acting  as  stretcher  bear- 
er, he  displayed  exceptional  courage  in  transporting 
wounded  from  the  battlefield  under  machine-gun 
and  artillery  fire.  He  worked  continuously  for 
more  than  48  hours  without  a  rest,  supervising  a 
detachment  of  stretcher  bearers  searching  the  woods 
for  wounded.  Home  address,  Ole  Dravland,  father, 
Carbury,  N.  D. 


DRAVO,  CHARLES  A. 


Lieutenant  Colonel 


165th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Sedan,  France,  November  6-7,  1918. 
Leading  the  front-line  battalion  of  his  regiment 
throughout  the  entire  attack,  Col.  Dravo  was  con- 
stantly under  accurate  machine-gun  fire  and  inces- 
sant artillery  fire.  Having  been  ordered  to  ad- 
vance, he  personally  formed  his  lines  for  attack, 
despite  the  fact  that  for  29  hours  he  had  labored 
without  rest  or  relief,  and  led  his  command  for- 
ward, in  the  fact'  of  fiercest  fire,  encountering  and 
subduing  the  enemy  after  a  hand-to-hand  struggle. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Charles  A.  Dravo,  War  De- 
partment, Washington,  D.  C. 

DRAWLING,  ALBERT  B  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  G,  328th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Chatel-Ch6s6ry,  France,  Oc- 
tober 7,  1918.  Pvt.  Drawling,  a  stretcher  bearer, 
displayed  exceptional  courage  in  transporting 
wounded  from  the  battlefield  under  machine-gun 
and  artillery  fire.  He  worked  continuously  for 
more  than  48  hours  without  rest,  supervising  a  de- 
tachment of  stretcher  bearers  searching  the  woods 
for  wounded.  Home  address,  O.  C.  Drawling, 
father,  Carbury,  N.  Dak. 

DREBEN,  SAM First  Sergeant 

Company  A,  141st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne,  France,  October 
8,  1918.  Sergt.  Dreben  discovered  a  party  of  Ger- 
man troops  going  to  the  support  of  a  machine-gun 
nest  situated  in  a  pocket  near  where  the  French  and 
American  lines  joined.  Sergt.  Dreben  called  for 
volunteers  and,  with  the  aid  of  about  30  men, 
rushed  the  German  positions,  captured  four  ma- 
chine-guns, killed  more  than  40  of  the  enemy,  cap- 
tured two,  and  returned  to  our  lines  without  the 
loss  of  a  man.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Helen  Dreben, 
wife,  2416  Montana  Street,  El  Paso,  Texas. 

DREES,  ALBERT  J.  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Machine  Gun  Company,  364th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  in  the  Meuse-Ar- 
gonne  offensive,  France,  September  26-29,  1918. 
Seriously  wounded  by  shrapnel,  Pvt.  Drees  refused 
evacuation,  but  remained  with  his  gun  team  for 
three  days,  rendering  great  assistance  through  terri- 
fic encounter.  His  sufferings  finally  necessitated 
his  removal  to  the  hospital.  Home  address, 
Charles  J.  Drees,  brother,  3430  McKinley  Avenue, 
Los  Angeles,  Cal. 

DRENNON,  LOU  H Sergeant 

Company  F,  130th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Marcheville,  France,  Novem- 
ber 10,  1918.  During  an  attack  on  the  town,  Sergt. 
Drennon,  although  severely  wounded,  continued  to 
lead  his  men  until  they  had  reached  their  objective, 
when  he  fell  completely  exhausted.  Home  address, 
S.  M.  Drennon,  father,  Ina,  111. 

DRESBACH,  IRVIN  H Sergeant 

Company  H,  166th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Sommerance,  France,  Octo- 
ber 14,  1918.  Taking  command  of  the  platoon 
and  also  the  advance  patrol,  when  both  their  lead- 
ers had  become  casualties,  and  despite  the  fact  that 
he  was  so  severely  gassed  than  he  could  hardly 


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apeak,  Sergt.  Dresbach  pushed  vigorously  forward, 
compelling  the  enemy  to  run  in  confusion  and 
causing  them  to  surrender  to  a  nearby  division. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  E.  W.  Dresbach,  mother, 
Hallesville,  Ohio. 

•  DRECHSEL,  GEORGE Private 
Company  F,  1st  Gas  Regiment.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  Moulin  de  Guenoville, 
France,  September  26,  1918.  With  three  other  sol- 
diers, he  advanced  nearly  200  yards  over  an  open 
hillside  exposed  to  machine-gun  fire  and  carried  two 
wounded  men  to  the  protection  of  a  near-by  trench. 
Home  address,  Carl  Drechsel,  father,  2533  Marsh- 
field  Avenue,  Chicago,  111. 

DRESSELL,  EVERETT  C.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Machine  Gun  Company,  125th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Juvigny, 
France,  August  31,  1918.  After  his  company  had 
captured  two  enemy  fieldpieces  and  a  large  quantity 
of  ammunition,  enemy  artillery  attempted  to  blow 
up  the  ammunition  with  incendiary  shells.  At 
great  risk  of  his  life  from  the  explosion  of  shells  and 
grenades,  he  extinguished  the  fires,  thereby  insur- 
ing the  safety  of  his  comrades  and  the  retention  by 
his  company  of  its  advanced  position.  Home  address, 
Fred  Dressell,  father,  South  Haven,  Mich. 

DREW,  CHARLES  W.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  13th  Aero  Squadron.  For  extraor- 
dinary heroism  in  action  near  Flirey,  France,  Aug- 
ust 15,  1918.  Lieut.  Drew  operated  one  of  a  patrol 
of  four  machines  which  attacked  four  enemy  battle 
planes.  In  the  fight  which  followed  he  attacked  in 
succession  three  of  the  enemy  airships,  driving  one 
of  them  out  of  the  battle.  He  then  engaged  another 
machine  at  close  range  and  received  ten  bullets  in 
his  own  plane,  one  of  which  penetrated  his  radiator, 
while  another  pierced  his  helmet.  In  spite  of  this  he 
followed  the  German  plane  to  a  low  altitude  within 
the  enemy's  lines  and  shot  it  down  in  flames.  Dur- 
ing the  latter  part  of  the  combat  he  courageously 
refused  to  abandon  the  fight,  although  he  had  become 
separated  from  his  companions  and  his  engine  had 
become  so  hot  because  of  the  leak  in  his  radiator 
that  there  was  imminent  danger  of  its  failing  him  at 
any  moment.  He  has  since  been  killed  in  action. 
Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  S.  E.  Drew,  mother,  246  West 
Seymour  Street,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

DROTNING,  HAROLD  J.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Battery  A,  125th  Field  Artillery.  For  extraor- 
dinary heroism  in  action  near  St.  Gilles,  south  of 
Fismes,  France,  August  4,  1918.  When  the  men  of 
his  battery  position  had  been  ordered  to  shelter  on 
account  of  enemy  shelling,  Pvt.  Drotning,  in  com- 
pany with  two  other  men,  rescued  a  French  soldier 
from  drowning  in  a  stream.  This  act  was  per- 
formed while  the  valley  was  filled  with  mustard 
gas.  Home  address,  E.  Drotning,  father,  Stough- 
ton,  Wis. 

DROUHIN,  ROBERT  G.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
French  Army.  Attached  to  the  372d  Infantry. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Monthois, 
France,  September  27,  1918.  During  the  attack  on 
Monthois  Lieut.  Drouhin  voluntarily  went  each  day 
to  reconnoiter  the  first  position,  observe  the  ad- 
vance, and  to  secure  liaison  with  neighboring  units, 
fearlessly  exposing  himself  to  the  severest  artillery 
and  machine-gun  fire.  On  September  29  he  entered 
the  enemy  positions  east  of  Ardeuil,  located  the  ma- 
chine-gun nests  which  were  holding  up  the  advance, 
traversed  an  open  field  swept  by  the  fire  of  these 
guns  to  reach  the  liaison  officer  of  artillery,  and  to 
give  him  the  objective.  Throughout  the  opera- 
tions he  rendered  invaluable  assistance  to  the  regi- 
mental commander,  and  his  energy  and  courage 
were  an  inspiration  to  the  entire  regiment.  Home 
address  not  given. 


DRUMM,  CLARENCE  M.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  28th  Infantry.  At  Cantigny,  France, 
May  28,  1918,  he  bravely  led  his  platoon,  through 
shell  and  machine-gun  fire,  to  its  objective,  and 
fearlessly  exposed  himself  by  walking  up  and  down 
his  line  to  direct  and  encourage  his  men.  After 
making  certain  that  they  were  well  cared  for  and 
just  before  it  was  possible  for  him  to  think  of  him- 
self, he  was  killed.  Next  of  kin,  W.  M.  Drumm, 
father,  Bigelow,  Kansas. 

DRY,  CLARENCE  C Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  I,  140th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  at  Exermont,  France, 
September  28,  1918.  Volunteering  to  ascertain  the 
location  of  an  enemy  machine-gun  nest,  Sergt.  Dry 
walked  into  the  open  to  draw  its  fire;  and, when,  he 
was  about  50  yards  from  the  hostile  position,  he  was 
killed.  His  self-sacrificing  act  enabled  his  platoon  to 
destroy  the  enemy  nest.  Next  of  kin,  J.  A.  Furr, 
grandfather,  Kirkland,  Texas. 

DRYSDALE,  GEORGE Private 

Headquarters  Company,  167th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Beuvardes, 
France,  July  29,  1918.  Upon  learning  that  his  pla- 
toon commander  had  been  wounded,  Private 
Drysdale  voluntarily  left  cover  and  went  to  his  as- 
sistance under  intense  enemy  machine-gun  fire. 
With  another  soldier,  he  administered  first  aid  to 
the  wounded  officer  and  then  carried  him  through 
the  machine-gun  fire  to  a  place  of  safety.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  James  Drysdale,  mother,  908  Le 
Fayette  Avenue,  Pratt  City,  Ala. 

DUBET,  JEAN  OLINDE  .  .  .  Lieutenant 
French  Army.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  St.  Maurice,  France,  September  14,  1918. 
Lieut.  Dubet,  who  had  been  ordered  to  secure  con- 
tact with  the  enemy,  led  his  men  against  a  hostile 
strong  point,  held  by  a  superior  force.  Through  his 
decision  and  personal  bravery  this  center  of  re- 
sistance was  overcome,  34  prisoners  were  captured, 
and  valuable  information  secured. 

DUBIE,  EUGENE Private 

Company  C,  103d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Belleau,  France,  July  20, 
1918.  Pvt.  Dubie  displayed  exceptional  courage 
and  initiative  in  single-handed  attacks  on  groups  of 
hostile  machine-gun  crews.  In  the  face  of  murder- 
ous fire  he  led  attacks  in  which  centers  of  enemy  re- 
sistance were  overpowered.  Next  of  kin,  Thomas 
Dubie,  Chisholm,  Me. 

DUBLINSKY,  MORRIS  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Deceased.  Company  M,  38th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Mezy,  France, 
July  15,  1918.  Prior  to  the  German  offensive  of 
July  15,  1918,  during  an  intense  artillery  bombard- 
ment by  the  enemy,  Pvt.  Dublinsky  voluntarily 
brought  in  two  wounded  comrades  through  the 
heavy  fire.  Next  of  kin,  Lua  Dublinsky,  sister, 
375  Bond  Street,  Maiden,  Mass. 

DU  BOIS,  ALFRED Interpreter 

French  Mission.  Attached  to  Headquarters 
Sixth  Field  Artillery.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Missy  au  Bois,  France,  July  18,  1918. 
He  voluntarily  exposed  himself  to  heavy  shell  fire 
while  carrying  wounded  men  to  a  place  of  safety. 

DU  BOIS,  RUSSELL  L Private 

Medical  Detachment,  308th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Ville  Savoye, 
France,  August  20,  1918.  Although  suffering 
acutely  from  the  effects  of  mustard  gas,  Pvt.  DuBois 
refused  to  be  evacuated,  because  of  the  great  need 
of  medical  attention  among  his  comrades.  For 
three  days  he  remained  at  his  post,  and  only  went 


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to  the  rear  when  ordered  to  do  so  by  his  command- 
ing officer.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Catherine  DuBois, 
Annandale-on-Hudson.  N.  Y. 


the  reorganization  waa  complete.  Home  address, 
W.  A.  Dudley,  father,  R.  F.  D.  No.  3,  Dickson, 
Tenn. 


DU  BOIS,  VICTOR  A Corporal 

Headquarters  Company,  101st  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  north  of  Verdun, 
France,  Octpber  23,  1918.  When  the  sergeant  in 
charge  of  his  wiring-laying  detail  was  wounded 
Corp.  DuBois  assumed  command  and  although 
himself  wounded,  continued  the  work  and  estab- 
lished liaison  with  the  assaulting  battalion.  He 
then  went  back  to  the  wounded  sergeant,  adminis- 
tered first  aid  and  brought  stretcher  bearers  to  him. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  A.  DuBois,  mother,  44  Lake 
Street,  Wakefield,  Mass. 

DUBORD,  FRANK  F Private 

Deceased.  Company  E,  28th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  at  Exermont,  France, 
October  6,  1918.  Responding  to  a  call  for  volun- 
teers, Pvt.  Dubord  proceeded  400  yards  ahead  of 
his  platoon  to  ascertain  the  location  of  the  enemy. 
The  mission  was  accomplished  through  an  extremely 
heavy  fire,  and  Pvt.  Dubord,  after  obtaining  hia 
information,  returned  over  the  same  ground  and 
made  his  report  to  the  platoon  commander.  Next 
of  kin,  Frank  Dubord,  father,  Chisholm,  Me. 

DUCKSTEIN,  ARTHUR  WILLIAM     .      . 

First  Lieutenant 

Air  Service,  pilot,  1st  Aero  Squadron.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  between  Montrebeau 
and  Exermont,  France,  September  29,  1918.  While 
on  a  special  command  reconnaissance  to  ascertain 
whether  or  not  there  was  any  concentration  of 
enemy  troops  between  Montrebeau  and  Exermont 
which  might  indicate  a  possible  counterattack,  this 
officer  obtained  information  of  the  very  greatest 
value.  Flying  over  the  enemy's  lines  at  an  altitude 
of  less  than  200  meters,  in  spite  of  most  unfavor- 
able atmospheric  conditions,  in  the  presence  of 
numerous  enemy  aircraft,  and  under  continuous 
heavy  rifle  and  machine-gun  fire  from  the  ground, 
he  spotted  enemy  troops  massed  for  counterattack 
and,  although  severely  wounded  by  a  machine-gun 
bullet  from  the  ground,  continued  his  mission  until 
he  had  clearly  and  accurately  located  the  position. 
He  then  returned  and,  though  suffering  from  the 
pain  of  his  wound,  succeeded  in  writing  out  and 
dropping  a  clear  and  complete  message.  The  coun- 
terattack, launched  shortly  afterwards  by  a  fresh 
enemy  division,  was  crushed,  and  the  accurate  and 
timely  information  brought  back  by  Lieut.  Duck- 
stein,  after  a  very  gallant  flight  under  highly  adverse 
conditions,  was  of  the  greatest  importance  in  this 
success.  Home  address,  Mrs.  A.  W.  Duckstein, 
wife,  Wardman  Courts  West.Washington,  D.  C. 

DUDDERAR,  MARSHALL  B.  .  .  Sergeant 
Deceased.  Company  K,  117th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Geneve, 
France.  Taking  command  of  his  company  after 
the  company  commander  had  been  wounded, 
Sergt.  Dudderar  led  his  men  forward  in  the  face  of 
intense  fire  until  further  advance  was  impossible, 
when  he  proceeded  alone  for  25  yards,  exposing  bin  t- 
self  in  full  view  of  the  enemy  in  an  effort  to  draw  fire 
and  thus  locate  a  machine-gun  nest  that  was  caus- 
ing losses.  He  returned  with  the  desired  informa- 
tion, but  in  the  advance  he  was  mortally  wounded 
and  died  shortly  afterward.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs. 
R.  S.  Dudderar,  1613  So.  Hawthorne  Street, 
Chattanooga,  Tenn. 

DUDLEY,  MACK  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  G,  128th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Terny-Sorny,  France,  Sep- 
tember 1, 1918.  During  the  preparations  for  attack, 
he  acted  as  runner,  carrying  several  messages 
through  extreme  machine-gun  and  shell  fire  to  the 
different  platoon  leaders,  maintaining  liaison  until 


DUDZINSKI,  FRANCISZAK  .  .  .  Private 
Company  I,  120th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Cierges,  France,  July  31, 
1918.  Under  heavy  machine-gun  fire,  he  went  out 
in  front  of  the  position  of  his  unit  and  administered 
first  aid  to  three  wounded  men,  being  himself 
wounded  while  engaged  in  this  courageous  service. 
Home  address,  Miss  Mary  Dudzinski,  sister,  8815 
Twenty-third  Avenue,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 

DUEY,  ARMA  ....  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  L,  30th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Jaulgonne,  France,  July  23, 
1918.  During  the  attack  made  by  his  company, 
Private  Duey  constantly  carried  messages  under 
heaviest  shell  fire,  insuring  and  maintaining  liaison 
with  all  neighboring  units.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Arma  Duey,  wife,  R.  F.  D.  No.  1,  Houtzdale,  Pa. 

DUFF,  PHILIP Private 

Company  E,  132d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Consenvoye,  France,  Octo- 
ber 9,  1918.  During  an  enemy  encounter-attack 
accompanied  by  heavy  fire,  Pvt.  Duff  volunteered 
and  carried  an  important  message  to  the  bat- 
talion commander.  He  later  led  the  supporting 
company  to  its  position  in  the  line,  displaying  nota- 
ble courage  in  facing  machine-gun  fire.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Sarah  Duff,  mother,  7759  Union 
Avenue,  Chicago,  111. 

DUFFY,  FRANCIS  A Private 

Medical  Detachment,  310th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Thiaucourt  and 
Grand  Pre,  France,  September  21  and  October  16, 
1918.  On  September  21,  at  Thiaucourt,  France, 
Pvt.  Duffy  remained  in  the  front  line  trenches 
under  heavy  artillery  and  machine-gun  fire, 
caring  for  the  wounded,  and  displaying  utter 
disregard  for  personal  danger  while  administering 
first-aid  treatment  to  40  men.  During  the  advance 
of  his  company  from  Statuvin  to  Grand  Pre,  Pvt. 
Duffy  followed  immediately  behind  the  first  wave, 
under  heavy  machine-gun  and  shell  fire,  caring  for 
the  wounded  as  they  fell.  Home  address,  James  N. 
Duffy,  father,  Front  Street,  Florence,  N.  J. 

DUFFY,  FRANCIS  P Chaplain 

165th  Infantry.  He  devoted  himself  tirelessly 
and  unceasingly  to  the  care  of  the  wounded  and 
dying  in  the  village  of  Villers-sur-Fere,  France,  from 
July  28  to  31,  1918.  Despite  a  constant  and  severe 
bombardment  with  shells  and  aerial  bombs,  he  con- 
tinued to  circulate  in  and  about  two  aid  stations  and 
the  hospitals,  creating  an  atmosphere  of  cheerful- 
ness and  confidence  by  his  courageous  and  inspiring 
example.  Home  address,  Michael  L.  Berd,  2065 
Crotona  Avenue,  New  York  City. 

DUFFY,  JOHN  C.  .  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Company  F,  53d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Landersbach,  Alsace,  Octo- 
ber 4,  1918.  During  an  attack  by  a  German  raiding 
party  of  about  300  men  he  took  command  of  a  post 
where  the  five  men  manning  it  had  been  killed  or 
wounded  by  liquid  fire.  By  his  coolness  and  fearless 
exposure  of  himself  he  was  able  to  hold  the  post 
with  a  small  reinforcement.  After  the  raid  he  re- 
moved some  20  grenades  which  had  become 
dangerously  hot,  due  to  the  fire,  and  were  about  to 
explode.  Home  address,  Mrs.  C.  W.  Blanchard, 
mother,  28  Pollock  Street,  New  Bern,  S.  C. 


DUFFY,  MARK 


First  Lieutenant 


Medical  Corps,  124th  Field  Artillery.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Romagne, 
France,  November  1,  1918.  Lieut.  Duffy  displayed 


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exceptional  bravery  in  caring  for  the  wounded  and 
directing  their  evacuation  under  heavy  shell  fire. 
During  the  action  he  went  under  concentrated  fire 
and  rescued  several  wounded  men.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Eleanor  Duffy,  6604  Newgart  Avenue,  Chi- 
cago, 111. 

DUFFY,  OWEN  F Private 

Company  K,  325th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Juvin,  France,  October 
16,  1918.  Pvt.  Duffy,  with  another  soldier,  volun- 
tarily made  several  trips  out  into  No  Man's  Land, 
under  heavy  fire,  and  carried  eight  wounded  men 
to  cover.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Anna  Duffy,  mother, 
R.  F.  D.  No.  4,  Wellsville,  N.  Y. 

DUGAN,  FRANK Private 

Deceased.  Company  A,  26th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  in  the  Argonne  sector, 
France,  October  5-6,  1918.  When  his  section  leader 
was  killed,  Pvt.  Dugan  took  command  of  the  section 
and  led  it  against  a  machine-gun  nest,  capturing 
three  machine  guns  and  prisoners.  He  was  danger- 
ously wounded  in  this  encounter,  but  continued  to 
lead  his  men  forward  until  he  fell  exhausted  from 
loss  of  blood.  Home  address,  Mrs.  B.  Dugan, 
mother,  1345  West  Sixty-seventh  Street,  Cleveland, 
Ohio. 


DUGAN,  JOHN  I Private 

Company  B,  353d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  Bantheville,  France, 
October  23,  1918.  Although  badly  wounded  in  the 
face,  Pvt.  Dugan  refused  medical  attention  and 
assisted  in  an  attack  on  a  machine-gun  nest,  cap- 
turing one  gun  by  himself.  Home  address,  Ross 
Dugan,  brother,  general  delivery,  Fort  Scott,  Kan. 

DUKE,  ARY  A Private 

Deceased.  Company  H,  166th  Infantry.  Near 
Souain,  France,  in  the  engagement  of  July  15-16, 
1918,  he  displayed  praiseworthy  devotion  to  duty 
and  courageous  self-sacrifice  when  he  remained  at 
his  post  under  heavy  fire,  receiving  wounds  that 
later  caused  his  death.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  E.  L. 
Duke,  mother,  Dozier,  Ala. 

DULANEY,  DICK Private 

Deceased.  Medical  Detachment,  357th  Infantry. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Banthe- 
ville, France,  November  10,  1918.  Having  been 
assigned  to  a  company  as  first-aid  man,  Pvt. 
Dulaney  rendered  most  valiant  service,  work- 
ing constantly  under  terrific  fire.  Never  consider- 
ing his  own  safety,  he  was  always  ready  to  admin- 
ister to  the  wounded,  his  continued  exposure  re- 
sulting in  wounds  so  severe  that  his  death  followed 
a  few  hours  after  receiving  them.  Home  address, 
T.  H.  Dulaney,  father,  203  East  Cooney  Street,  El 
Reno,  Okla. 

DULEVITZ,  FRED  C Private 

Deceased.  Company  K,  102d  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Verdun, 
France,  October  23-27,  1918.  When  it  became 
vitally  important  to  get  a  message  to  the  battalion 
commander,  Pvt.  Dulevitz  volunteered  for  the  mis- 
sion, knowing  that  it  was  necessary  to  pass  through 
a  terrific  enemy  barrage.  Shortly  after  starting  on 
his  mission,  and  while  passing  through  the  murder- 
ous fire,  he  was  instantly  killed.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs. 
Fred  Dulevitz,  mother,  62  Water  Street,  Newbury- 
port,  Mass. 

DULY,  JOHN Sergeant 

Company  D,  55th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Jauiny,  France,  November 
8,  1918.  When  one  of  his  men  became  entangled 
in  the  barbed  wire,  Sergt.  Duly  alone  went  to  his 
rescue  under  heavy  fire.  He  then  went 
forward,  alone,  through  intense  artillery  and  ma- 


chine-gun fire  to  attack  a  machine-gun  nest.  WTiile 
returning  to  our  lines,  he  fell  exhausted  from  fatigue 
and  shell  shock.  Home  address,  Miss  Mary  Krar- 
ryrk,  sister,  79  Weber  Street,  Bridgeport,  Conn. 

DUMAIS,  CANDIDE Corporal 

Company  H,  103d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  St.  Remy,  France, 
September  12,  1918.  When  under  heavy  machine- 
gun  fire,  Corp.  Dumais  charged  the  machine  gun 
from  the  flank,  killed  the  gunner,  made  five  prisoners 
and  put  the  gun  out  of  action.  Home  address,  A.  J. 
Dumais,  Van  Buren,  Me. 

DUNBAR,  CHARLES  T Corporal 

Company  F,  4th  Engineers.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  west  of  Fismes,  France,  August  5, 
1918.  Corp.  Dunbar  was  a  member  of  a  small  de- 
tachment of  Engineers  which  went  out  in 
advance  of  the  front  line  of  the  Infantry, 
through  an  enemy  barrage  from  77-millimeter  and 
1 -pounder  guns,  to  construct  a  footbridge  over  the 
River  Vesle.  As  soon  as  their  operations  were  dis- 
covered machine-gun  fire  was  opened  upon  them, 
but  undaunted  the  party  continued  at  work,  re- 
moving the  German  wire  entanglements  and  suc- 
cessfully completing  a  bridge,  which  was  of  great 
value  in  subsequent  operations.  Home  address, 
William  Dunbar,  Belle  Point,  W.Va. 

DUNBECK,  CHARLEY  ....  Captain 
Company  F,  2d  Battalion,  5th  U.  S.  M.  C.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne, 
France,  October  4,  1918.  Although  wounded  in 
the  head  and  in  a  position  exposed  to  intense 
machine-gun  and  artillery  fire,  Capt.  Dunbeck  re- 
fused to  be  evacuated  until  he  had  personally  given 
instructions  to  the  second  in  command  for  carry- 
ing on  the  advance.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary 
J.  Porter,  mother,  525  West  Twenty-first  Street. 
Anderson,  Ind. 

DUNCAN,  ALVIN  P Sergeant 

Company  D,  16th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Setdan,  France,  November  7, 
1918.  He  led  a  daylight  patrol  against  an  enemy 
machine-gun  emplacement,  which  was  harassing 
the  advance  of  his  company.  Under  the  murderous 
fire  from  this  gun,  his  patrol  was  wiped  out,  but  he 
pressed  on  alone,  capturing  the  machine  gun  and 
gunner.  He  showed  coolness  and  bravery  under 
heavy  fire  and  his  action  materially  facilitated  the 
advance  of  his  company.  Home  address,  Joe  Ben- 
nett, uncle,  Smithville,  Miss. 

DUNCAN,  BASIL  E.  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Machine  Gun  C9mpany,  117th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Busigny, 
France,  October  8-9,  1918.  Private  Duncan,  a 
runner,  repeatedly  carried  messages  with  great  cool- 
ness and  daring,  undeterred  by  the  most  intense  ar- 
tillery and  machine-gun  fire.  Home  address,  J.  E. 
Duncan,  father,  Route  13,  Jonesboro,  Tenn. 

DUNCAN,  CHARLES  B Captain 

Deceased.  77th  Field  Artillery.  For  extraor- 
dinary heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  Setpsarge, 
France,  September  29,  1918.  When  an  enemy 
shell  landed  in  the  ammunition  dump  of  his  battery, 
he  jumped  in  among  the  burning  shells  and  suc- 
ceeded in  getting  the  fuses  away  and  extinguishing 
the  fire.  Later  he  was  mortally  wounded  by 
enemy  shell  fire.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  William 
Duncan,  grandmother,  315  Ninth  Avenue  South, 
Nashville,  Tenn. 

DUNCAN,  DONALD  F Captain 

Deceased.  U.  S.  M.  C.  Killed  in  action  at 
Chateau-Thierry,  France,  June  6,  1918,  he  gave  the 
supreme  proof  of  that  extraordinary  heroism  which 
will  serve  as  an,  example  to  hitherto  untried  troops. 


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Next  of  kin,  John  R.  Duncan,  father,  1027  Messaine 
Street,  St.  Joseph,  Mo. 

DUNCAN,  EDWARD  A.  .  .  First  Sergeant 
Company  A,  108th  Infantry.  For  extraordinaiy 
heroism  in  action  east  of  Ronssoy,  France,  Septem- 
ber 29,  1918.  During  the  operations  against  the 
Hindenburg  line  he  displayed  great  gallantry  and 
courage  by  going  forward  under  heavy  shell  and 
machine-gun  and  bandaging  the  wounded  and 
bringing  them  back  to  our  lines.  Throughout  the 
engagement  he  exhibited  a  fearless  disregard  of  the 
enemy's  fire  and  performed  valuable  service  by 
organizing  new  squads  when  his  company  was  suf- 
fering heavy  casualties  as  a  result  of  shell  and 
machine-gun  fire.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Ellen 
Duncan,  mother,  681  McKinkey  Parkway,  Buffalo, 

DUNCAN,  ERNEST Private 

Company  A,  30th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Crezancy,  France,  July  15, 
1918.  During  the  engagement  Pvt.  Duncan  set 
an  example  to  the  other  members  of  his  company  by 
his  gallant  conduct.  After  the  company  was  or- 
dered to  withdraw,  he  voluntarily  returned  to  the 
position  his  company  had  held,  and  throughout  the 
night  assisted  in  evacuating  the  wounded.  Home 
address,  Willard  Duncan,  R.  F.  D.  No.  3,  Paris, 
Mo. 

DUNCAN,  GEO.  E.  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  K,  139th  Infantry.  Upon  seeing  his 
brother  killed  by  a  bursting  shell  as  he  was  leading 
his  platton  forward,  Pvt.  Duncan  displayed  the 
utmost  bravery  and  initiative  in  rushing  forward, 
taking  command  of  the  platoon,  which  had  become 
depleted  by  casualties,  and  was  in  danger  of  becom- 
ing disorganized,  and  leading  it  forward  in  the  ad- 
vance. Home  address,  E.  L.  Duncan,  father,  Dear- 
born, Mo. 

DUNCAN,  JOHN  C Corporal 

Company  D,  354th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Remonville,  France,  No- 
vember 1,  1918.  In  command  of  the  leading  group 
of  his  platoon,  he  encountered  a  machine-gun  nest, 
containing  six  guns,  about  one  hundred  feet  ahead 
of  him.  After  opening  fire  on  the  enemy  position, 
the  automatic  gunner  and  carrier  of  his  group  were 
shot.  Corporal  Duncan  then  took  the  automatic 
rifle  and,  running  forward  into  the  enemy  fire  shot 
and  took  prisoner  the  German  machine-gun  crews. 
Home  address,  J.  B.  Duncan,  father,  Whiteside, 
Mo. 

DUNLAP,  JAY Corporal 

Company  L,  lllth  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  the  Argonne  Forest,  France, 
October  1,  1918.  Knowing  that  two  men  were 
killed  in  attempting  to  rescue  a  wounded  comrade 
who  was  lying  far  in  front  of  the  line,  Corp.  Dunlap 
volunteered  and  attempted  the  rescue.  Despite  the 
severe  fire  directed  at  this  point,  he  successfully  ac- 
complished his  mission.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Millie  Dunlap,  mother,  527  South  Park  Street, 
East  Pittsburgh,  Pa. 

DUNLAVY,  HERBERT  D.  .  .  .  Private 
Deceased.  Company  H,  6th  Regiment,  U.  S. 
M.  C.  He  showed  conspicuous  courage  in  captur- 
ing a  machine  gun  unassisted  during  the  street 
fighting  in  Bouresche,  France,  on  the  night  of  June 
6,  1918.  He  was  killed  in  the  repulse  of  the  enemy 
on  the  night  of  June  7-8,  1918.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs. 
Hattie  Hall,  mother,  Box  21,  Goose  Creek,  Texas. 

DUNN,  DON     ....     Private  (First  Class) 

Ambulance    Company,    140th,    110th    Sanitary 

Train.     For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 

Charpentry,  France,  September  29,  1918.    Working 


as  a  litter  bearer  in  the  advanced  area,  when  our 
front  line  dropped  back,  he  remained  on  the  field 
alone  during  the  night,  dressed  the  wounds  of  a 
number  of  soldiers,  and  carried  them  to  the  pro- 
tection of  a  shell  hole,  later  carrying  them  back 
to  the  Dressing  Station.  He  continually  exposed 
himself  to  machine-gun  and  artillery  fire  during  this 
work.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Belle  S.  Dunn,  mother, 
617  West  Washington  Street,  Oklahoma  City, 
Okla. 

DUNN,  JAMES  .  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  B,  116th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bois  Brabant-sur-Meuse, 
France,  October  8,  1918.  Pvt.  Dunn,  with  four 
other  soldiers,  fearlessly  attacked  eight  machine- 
gun  positions  and  succeeded,  after  stubborn  resist- 
ance, in  capturing  both  the  guns  and  the  crews. 
Home  address,  James  C.  Dunn,  father,  1708  North 
Twenty-second  Street,  Richmond,  Va. 

DUNN,  JOSEPH  H Captain 

104th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Marcheville,  France,  September  25-26, 
1918.  He  assisted  in  establishing  and  maintaining 
an  ambulance  dressing  station  in  an  advanced  posi- 
tion, where  he  labored  heroically  dressing  and 
evacuating  the  wounded  in  full  view  of  the  enemy, 
under  constant  heavy  bombardment  by  the  enemy. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Joseph  F.  Dunn,  11  Mrytle 
Street,  Rockland,  Mass. 

DUNN,  JOSEPH  J Private 

Company  K,  lllth  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  the  Argonne  Forest,  France, 
September  26,  1918.  Having  become  separated 
from  his  combat  group,  Pvt.  Dunn  was  making  his 
way  back  to  his  lines  when  he  came  upon  a  machine- 
gun  crew  of  four  of  the  enemy.  Rushing  them  with 
his  pistol  and  hand  grenades,  he  demanded  and  ac- 
complished their  surrender.  He  returned  with  the 
captured  men  and  gun.  Home  address,  Mrs.  J. 
Dunn,  mother,  2721  George  Street,  Philadelphia, 
Pa. 

DUNN,  PARKER  F.  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Deceased.  1st  Battalion,  312th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Grand  Pre, 
France,  October  23,  1918.  When  his  battalion  com- 
mander found  it  necessary  to  send  a  message  to  a 
company  in  the  attacking  line  and  hesitated  to 
order  a  runner  to  make  the  trip,  because  of  the  ex- 
treme danger  involved,  Pvt.  Dunn,  a  member  of  the 
Intelligence  Section,  volunteered  for  the  mission. 
After  advancing  but  a  short  distance  across  a  field 
swept  by  artillery  and  machine-gun  fire,  he  was 
wounded,  but  continued  on  and  fell  wounded  a 
second  time.  Still  undaunted,  he  persistently  at- 
tempted to  carry  out  his  mission,  until  he  was  killed 
by  a  machine-gun  bullet  before  reaching  the  ad- 
vance line.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Mary  Mimney,  aunt, 
359  Hamilton  Street,  Albany,  N.  Y. 

DUNNE,  CHRISTOPHER  C.  .  .  .  Private 
Company  D,  131st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Chipilly  Ridge,  France,  August 
9,  1918.  In  an  attack  on  an  enemy  machine-gun 
nest  he  bayoneted  the  gunner  and  captured  four 
others  of  the  crew.  Although  wounded  in  this  ac- 
tion, he  showed  great  devotion  to  duty  by  remain- 
ing with  his  squad  until  the  line  was  consolidated. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Catherine  Dunne,  mother, 
5487  Kenwood  Avenue,  Chicago,  111. 

DUNNE,  JAMES  T Corporal 

Headquarters  Company,  7th  Field  Artillery.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Very,  France, 
October  4,  1918.  After  three  of  his  operators  were 
killed  and  he  himself  was  wounded,  Corp.  Dunne 
refused  to  be  evacuated,  but  remained  at  his  switch- 
board, maintaining  uninterrupted  communication. 


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Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  James  T.  Dunne,  31  Crescent 
Avenue,  Boston,  Mass. 

DUNNINGTON,  W.  G.  Jr.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
10th  Field  Artillery.  For  extraordinary  heroism 
in  action  near  St.  Eugene,  France,  July  14-15,  1918. 
Wounded  and  gassed  while  directing  the  fire  of  one 
platoon  of  his  company  under  terrific  bombardment, 
Lieut.  Dunnington  refused  to  be  relieved.  Although 
the  area  surrounding  his  position  was  heavily  satur- 
ated with  gas,  he  removed  his  gas  mask  in  order  that 
he  could  make  his  commands  heard  above  the  roar 
of  the  guns.  Home  address,  Walter  G.  Dunnington, 
father,  Farmville,  Va. 

DUNSING,  CLARENCE  L.  A.  .  .  Corporal 
Company  A,  115th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Molleville,  France,  October 
18,  1918.  During  a  heavy  bombardment,  Corp. 
Dunsing,  who  was  on  duty  as  gas  noncommissioned 
officer,  went  along  the  front  line  of  his  company  and 
administered  first-aid  treatment  to  several  seriously 
wounded  men.  Home  address,  C.  H.  Lewis,  grand- 
father, 121  East  Eighth  Street,  Frederick,  Md. 

DUPRE,  MAROLD  J Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  L,  9th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Medeah  Ferme, 
France,  Octpber  3,  1918.  He  gallantly  led  his  half 
platoon  against  an  enemy  machine-gun  nest,  and 
captured  the  position,  together  with  four  machine 
guns  and  about  60  prisoners.  Immediately  after 
this  he  fell  mortally  wounded.  Next  of  kin,  David 
Dupre,  father,  218  Park  Avenue,  Syracuse,  N.  Y. 

DUPREE,  GEORGE  A Corporal 

Battery  B,  104th  Field  Artillery.  For  extraor- 
dinary heroism  in  action  near  Montzeville,  France, 
September  14,  1918.  When  a  continuous  bombard- 
ment had  set  fire  to  the  camouflage  covering  of  a 
large  ammunition  dump  of  75-millimeter  shells  and 
exploded  nine  of  the  shells,  Corp.  Dupree,  utterly 
disregarding  his  personal  safety,  left  a  sheltered 
position  and  ran  to  the  dump,  and  with  the  aid  of 
three  other  men  extinguished  the  fire,  not  only  sav- 
ing the  ammunition  but  also  preventing  the  ascer- 
tainment of  the  exact  location  of  the  dump 
by  the  enemy.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Alexander 
Dupree,  mother,  113  East  Eighty-eighth  Street, 
New  York  City. 

DURAND,  LEON     .      .  Soldat  (First  Class) 

Second  Coast  Artillery  Corps,  French  Army. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  on  September 
12,  1918.  While  his  platoon  was  being  held  up  by 
enemy  grenadiers,  Soldat  Durand  opened  fire  from 
his  machine  gun  and  prevented  ah  enemy  counter- 
attack. An  exploding  mine  had  damaged  his  gun, 
and,  when  the  enemy  rushed  forward  he  jumped 
from  his  position,  and,  with  the  aid  of  hand  gren- 
ades, he  resisted  the  advance  and  caused  many 
casualties. 

DURHAM,  JAMES  E Sergeant 

Company  D,  3d  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Ploisy,  France, 
July  18,  1918.  When  the  officer  commanding  his 
machine-gun  platoon  had  been  wounded,  Sergt. 
Durham  took  command  of  the  platoon  and  the  ad- 
jacent Infantry,  whose  officers  had  become  casual- 
ties, displaying  extraordinary  heroism  in  leading 
both  to  attack  the  enemy  artillery  while  subject  to 
direct  fire  from  their  guns.  By  his  conspicuous  cool- 
ness and  unfaltering  courage  at  a  very  critical  time, 
he  inspired  great  confidence  in  the  men  under  his 
control,  while  consolidating  the  positions  at  the 
final  objective.  Home  address,  Mrs.  George  A. 
Durham,  Buffalo,  Ky. 

DUTTON,  HERBERT  F.     .         First  Lieutenant 
109th  Infantry.     For  extraordinary  heroism  in 


action  near  Fismette,  France,  September  5,  1918. 
When  his  battalion  commander  was  wounded  dur- 
ing the  crossing  of  the  Vesle  River,  Lieut.  Dutton 
assumed  command,  rallied  the  scattered  men,  and 
reorganized  them  into  fighting  units,  inspiring  them 
by  his  own  brave  and  determined  spirit.  His  judg- 
ment in  selecting  strong  points  and  making  his  dispo- 
sitions made  possible  the  success  of  the  operation. 
In  the  course  of  the  action  Lieut.  Dutton  encount- 
ered a  hostile  ma<:hine-gun  nest,  killing  the  officer 
in  command  of  it  with  a  rifle,  and  rapturing  14 
prisoners.  He  then  turned  the  captured  gun  on  the 
enemy  and  expended  4,000  rounds  of  captured  am- 
munition in  covering  an  exposed  flank.  Home 
address,  Sergt.  Maj.  William  F.  Dutton,  brother, 
327  South  Scoville  Avenue,  Oak  Park,  111. 

DWIGGINS,  DANIEL  M.  .  First  Lieutenant 
167th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Beuvardes,  France,  July  29,  1918. 
Commanding  a  platoon  of  37  mm.  guns,  Lieutenant 
Dwiggins  carried  two  guns  over  the  top  of  a  hill 
7212,  under  intense  machine-gun  fire,  and  placing 
them  in  an  open  wheat  field  and  opened  effective 
fire  at  short  range  on  the  enemy  machine-gun  nests. 
Heavy  shell  fire  was  directed  at  his  guns  and  one  of 
them  was  put  out  of  action.  Sending  his  men  to 
cover,  beneath  the  crest  of  the  hill  he  remained 
with  the  second  gun,  in  the  face  of  heavy  machine- 
gun  and  artillery  fire,  Even  being  wounded  in 
the  leg  by  a  machine-gun  bullet,  he  continued  to 
fire  his  gun  until  it  exploded,  displaying  remarkable 
disregard  for  personal  safety.  Home  addres,  Enos 
L.  Dwiggins,  brother,  Drew,  Miss. 

DYE,  HENRY  E Corporal 

Company  D,  126th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Juvingy,  France,  August  29, 
1918.  After  an  advance  through  heavy  machine- 
gun  fire,  from  which  his  organization  had  suffered 
many  casualties  and  he  himself  had  been  twice 
wounded,  Corp.  Dye  had  taken  refuge  in  a  shell 
hole,  when  he  heard  the  cries  of  a  wounded  comrade, 
who  was  lying  in  an  exposed  position.  Disregarding 
the  intense  machine-gun  fire,  Corp.  Dye  crossed  an 
open  space,  dressed  the  wounds  of  his  comrade  and 
carried  him  to  shelter.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Marga- 
rete  Dye,  mother,  Almira,  Neb. 

EADS,  LEE  S Captain 

Deceased.  60th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Regnieville,  France,  Septem- 
ber 15-17,  1918.  Prompted  by  his  great  devotion 
to  duty  Capt.  Eads  preferred  to  remain  on  duty 
with  a  detachment  of  his  company  organized  as  a 
carrying  party,  desiring  to  see  that  his  detail  per- 
formed the  work  assigned  to  them  to  the  very 
utmost.  While  thus  engaged  he  received  severe 
wounds,  which  proved  to  be  the  cause  of  his  death. 
Next  of  kin,  Dr.  J.  B.  Eads,  623  High  Street, 
Lexington,  Ky. 

EARL,  ELMER Corporal 

Company  K,  369th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Ripont  Swamp,  France,  Sep- 
tember 26,  1918.  While  passing  through  a  swamp 
where  most  of  the  platoon  was  wounded,  Corp.  Earl 
dressed  the  wounds  of  several  of  his  comrades,  and, 
after  reaching  the  shelter  of  a  hill  beyond,  returned 
repeatedly  and  assisted  many  of  his  comrades  to  a 
place  of  safety.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Joseph  Earl, 
Goshen,  N.  Y. 


EARL,  MITCHELL  J.  S. 


Sergeant 


Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action 
northeast  of  Chateau-Thierry,  France,  July  26-27, 
1918.  Although  seriously  wounded  during  the  ad- 
vance near  Croix  Rouge  Farm,  he  nevertheless  con- 
tinued in  the  attack  under  heavy  enemy  fire  from 
artillery  and  machine  guns  thereby  setting,  to  the 


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men  of  his  command,  an  example  of  exceptional 
bravery  and  devotion  to  duty.  Home  address  not 
given. 

EARLE,  WILLIAM  J Corporal 

Company  E,  9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Medeah  Ferine,  France,  Oc- 
tober 8,  1918.  When  his  company  had  been  held  up 
by  a  machine-gun  neat  Corp.  Earle  advanced  on  the 
nest  from  the  flank  and  captured  it  single-handed. 
Home  address,  Louis  Earle,  310A  State  Street,  East 
St.  Louis,  111. 

EAST,  JAMES Sergeant 

Company  A,  308th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Binarville,  France,  Septem- 
ber 29,  1918.  Sergt.  East  volunteered  and  guided 
three  wounded  men  to  a  first-aid  station  through 
heavy  machine-gun  fire.  He  was  wounded  while  on 
this  mission;  but,  learning  that  his  company  was  to 
make  an  advance,  refused  to  be  evacuated,  and  re- 
turned to  duty,  gathering  important  information  as 
to  the  enemy  positions.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Sally 
East,  Quinton,  Ky. 

EASTERBROOK,  ARTHUR  E 

First  Lieutenant 

Observer,  1st  Aero  Squadron.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Mihiel,  France,  Septem- 
ber 12,  1918.  Because  of  intense  aerial  activity  on 
the  opening  day  of  the  St.  Mihiel  offensive,  Lieut. 
Easterbrook,  observer,  and  Second  Lieut.  Ralph 
E.  De  Castro,  pilot,  volunteered  to  fly  over  the 
enemy's  lines  on  a  photographic  mission  without 
the  usual  protection  of  accompanying  planes.  Not- 
withstanding the  low-hanging  clouds,  which  neces- 
sitated operation  at  an  altitude  of  only  400  meters, 
they  penetrated  4  kilometers  beyond  the  German 
lines.  Attacked  by  four  enemy  machines,  they 
fought  off  their  foes,  completing  their  photographic 
mission,  and  returned  safely. 

For  the  following  acts  of  extraordinary  heroism 
in  action  near  Exermont  and  Varennes,  France, 
October  8,  1918,  he  was  awarded  a  bar  to  be  worn 
with  the  distinguished-service  cross.  On  October  8 
Lieut.  Easterbrook,  with  Lieut.  Erwin,  pilot,  suc- 
cessfully carried  out  a  mission  of  locating  our  In- 
fantry, despite  five  encounters  with  enemy  planes. 
During  these  encounters  he  broke  up  a  formation 
of  three  planes,  sending  one  down  out  of  control; 
killed  or  wounded  an  observer  in  an  encounter  with 
another  formation;  and  sent  a  biplane  crashing  to 
the  ground,  besides  driving  away  a  formation  of 
two  planes  and  several  single  machines.  Home  ad- 
dress, Maj.  E.  P.  Easterbrook,  father,  Fort  Flagler, 
Wash. 

EATON,  STARR  S Captain 

Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action 
near  Chateau-Thierry,  France,  July  1, 1918.  Capt. 
Eaton  displayed  notable  coolness  and  courage  dur- 
ing the  attack  by  his  company,  winning  a  brilliant 
success  and  capturing  a  large  number  of  prisoners 
and  a  quantity  of  enemy  munitions.  After  obtain- 
ing his  objective  he  personally  led  a  small  detach- 
ment against  a  hostile  machine-gun  and  silenced  it, 
capturing  in  person  the  machine  gunners  and 
destroying  the  nest.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Louise 
Sprague  Eaton,  wife,  100  June  Street,  Worcester, 
Mass. 

EATON,  WARREN  EDWIN  .  First  Lieutenant 
Aviation  Section,  103d  Aero  Pursuit  Squadron. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Banthe- 
ville,  France,  October  10,  1918.  With  one  other 
pilot,  Lieut.  Eaton  engaged  an  enemy  formation  of 
11  planes  (Fokker  type),  though  another  hostile  for- 
mation was  directly  above  them.  After  a  severe 
combat  Lieut.  Eaton  destroyed  one  of  the  enemy 
planes  and,  with  his  companion,  drove  down 
another  out  of  control.  Home  address,  Mrs.  War- 
ren E.  Eaton,  wife,  Norwich,  N.  Y. 


EBBERT,  PETER  W.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  58th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Ville  Savoy,  France,  August  8, 
1918.  Lieut.  Ebbert,  acting  as  battalion  supply 
officer,  conducted  numerous  details  of  food  and 
ammunition  through  the  heavy  enemy  artillery 
barrage.  Later  in  the  day  he  volunteered  for  ob- 
servation duty  and  was  posted  in  a  prominent 
tower,  where  he  was  killed  by  a  direct  artillery ^ 
hit.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Peter  W.  Ebbert,  wife,  1 
Doremus  Avenue,  Ridgewood,  N.  J. 

EBERLIN,  RALPH  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Company  F,  38th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Mezy,  France,  July  15,  1918. 
Although  severely  wounded  during  the  first  attack 
of  the  Germans  on  the  railroad  line  near  Mezy, 
Lieut.  Eberlin  remained  in  command  of  his  platoon 
and  held  an  exposed  flank  against  repeated  attacks 
of  the  enemy.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Cecile  Eberlin, 
wife,  510  West  170th  Street,  New  York  City. 

ECKEL,  WILLIAM  H.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  117th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ponchaux,  France,  October 
7,  1918.  When  heavy  fire  was  encountered  from 
enemy  machine-gun  nests  located  in  a  railroad  cut, 
Lieut.  Eckel  led  his  platoon  in  several  successful  at- 
tacks on  these  nests,  personally  killing  and  wound- 
ing a  number  of  the  enemy  with  his  pistol  and  dis- 
arming one  of  them  in  a  hand-to-hand  struggle.  He 
then  reorganized  the  captured  position  and  held  out 
against  the  enemy  with  such  men  as  he  had  left, 
opening  fire  himself  with  an  automatic  rifle,  which 
he  secured  from  a  dead  soldier.  While  attempting 
to  destroy  some  enemy  machine-gun  nests  in  front 
of  his  platoon  this  gallant  officer  was  mortally 
wounded  by  a  shell  fragment.  Next  of  kin,  Hugh 
Eckel,  father,  2524  Jefferson  Avenue,  Knoxville, 
Tenn. 

ECKER,  FREDERIC  W.  .  First  Lieutenant 
115th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Verdun,  France,  October  10,  1918. 
While  leading  his  platoon  in  the  Bois  de  Cosenvoye 
in  an  attack  against  strong  enemy  machine-gun 
nests,  Lieut.  Ecker  was  severely  wounded.  He  con- 
tinued to  advance,  and  routed  the  enemy  from  their 
positions  and  refused  to  leave  his  platoon  until  it 
was  reorganized.  Home  address,  F.  H.  Ecker,  1 
Madison  Avenue,  New  York,  N.  Y. 

ECKWEILER,  ROBERT  J.  .  .  .  Private 
Deceased.  Company  C,  3rd  Ammunition  Train. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Crezancy, 
and  Chateau-Thierry,  France,  July  15,  1918.  On 
the  morning  of  July  the  15th,  Pvt.  Eckweiler,  with 
Pvt.  McNamee,  volunteered  and  brought  up  a 
truck  for  the  purpose  of  saving  the  records  of  the 
30th  Infantry,  which  were  in  danger  of  capture. 
He  was  killed  while  attempting  this  mission.  Next 
of  kin,  Mrs.  John  Eckweiler,  mother,  Notch,  Pa. 

EDDY,  H.  LESLIE  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  Intelligence  officer,  6th  Regiment, 
U.  S.  M.  C.  Killed  in  action  at  Chateau-Thierry, 
France,  June  6,  1918,  he  gave  the  supreme  proof  of 
that  extraordinary  heroism  which  will  serve  as  an 
example  to  hitherto  untried  troops.  Next  of  kin, 
H.  W.  Eddy,  father,  240  West  Main  Street,  New 
Britain,  Conn. 

EDDY,  WILLIAM  A.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Intelligence  officer,  6th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C. 
Near  Torcy,  France,  on  the  night  of  June  4,  1918, 
while  leader  of  a  raiding  patrol,  he  displayed  great 
courage  and  devotion  to  duty  by  fearlessly  entering 
dangerous  areas  and  obtaining  valuable  informa- 
tion. Home  address,  Dr.  R.  C.  Eddy,  uncle,  125 
Center  Avenue,  New  Rochelle,  N.  Y. 


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EDGAR,  FRED  W Corporal 

Company  G,  30th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Jaulgonne,  France,  July  24, 
1918.  Corp.  Edgar  placed  five  wounded  men  in  a 
shell  hole  in  front  of  the  enemy's  machine  gun  em- 
placements and  protected  them  until  nightfall  with 
his  rifle  fire.  He  then  went  for  aid  and  returned 
with  stretchers  to  find  that  three  of  them  had  left 
the  place.  After  helping  to  carry  the  two  remain- 
ing to  the  rear,  he  returned  to  make  further  search, 
in  which  he  was  unsuccessful,  but  returned  with 
one  German  prisoner  whom  he  had  captured.  Home 
address.  Henry  J.  Edgar,  father,  62  Presberger  Ave- 
nue, South  Ozone  Park,  N.  Y. 

EDMUNDS,  EDWARD,  JR  .  .  .  .  Captain 
102d  Infantry,  U.  S.  A.  For  extraordinary  hero- 
ism in  action  near  Verdun,  France,  October  27th, 
1918.  An  order  having  been  received  from  division 
headquarters  for  an  accurate  report  on  the  strength 
present  in  the  front  line,  Capt.  (then  First  Lieut.) 
Edmunds  crawled  from  shell  hole  to  shell  hole  in 
broad  daylight  and  in  plain  view  of  the  enemy  who 
kept  him  under  a  continuous  sniping  fire  from 
numerous  machine  guns.  Going  on  under  these 
conditions  he  personally  counted  every  man  in  the 
front  line  of  the  battalion  that  he  was  commanding 
and  made  his  report  to  the  regimental  commander. 
Next  of  kin,  Edward  Edmunds,  Sr.,  father,  166 
Melrose  Street,  Auburndale,  Mass. 

EDSALL,  WILLIAM  A Private 

Company  M,  126th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Romagne,  France,  October 
14,  1918.  In  an  attack  on  Cote  Dame  Marie  the 
126th  Infantry  was  held  up,  owing  to  intense  enemy 
machine-gun  fire  and  grenades.  Pvt.  Edsall  volun- 
teered as  a  member  of  a  combat  patrol,  which  cut 
through  the  enemy  lines,  captured  10  machine  guns, 
killed  and  captured  15  of  the  enemy,  and  forced  a 
large  number  to  surrender,  clearing  the  Cote  Dame 
Marie  of  the  enemy,  thus  enabling  the  regiment  to 
continue  their  advance.  Home  address,  Ms.  Flora 
Edsall,  mother,  R.  F.  D.  No.  4,  Muskegon,  Mioh. 

EDWARDS,  GARRETT  ....  Sergeant 
Deceased.  Company  F,  16th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Soissons, 
France,  July  19,  1918.  When  the  infantry  of  which 
he  was  a  part  was  held  up  by  an  enemy  machine- 
gun  nest  which  was  inflicting  heavy  losses  upon  his 
platoon,  he  unhesitatingly  went  forward  to  ascer- 
tain its  location  and  was  killed  while  performing 
this  courageous  duty.  Next  of  kin,  J.  B.  Edwards, 
father,  R.  F.  D.  No.  1,  Kittyton,  Tenn. 

EDWARDS,  GEORGE  H.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Deceased.  Battery  C,  105th  Field  Artillery.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Forges, 
France,  September  26,  1918.  In  the  face  of  heavy 
machine-gun  fire,  at  great  personal  risk,  Pvt.  Ed- 
wards crawled  out  from  a  position  of  safety  and 
rescued  a  wounded  soldier  who  was  lying  exposed 
to  the  enemy  fire.  Pvt.  Edwards  was  killed  later  in 
the  advance  while  charging  a  machine-gun  nest. 
Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  H.  G.  Edwards,  mother,  608 
Bainbridge  Street,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 

EDWARDS,  HARLEY  S Private 

Battery  E,  12th  Field  Artillery.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  Sqmme-Py,  France,  Oc- 
tober 4-5,  1918.  During  a  violent  enemy  counter- 
barrage,  Pvt.  Edwards  with  Pvt.  Russell  Morgan, 
remained  on  duty  for  14  hours,  repairing  the  tele- 
phone line  from  their  battery  position  to  the  battal- 
ion post  of  command,  250  meters  away.  Within 
this  period  the  wires  were  cut  by  shell  fire  more  than 
20  times,  but  these  two  soldiers,  displaying  remark- 
able coolness  and  disregard  of  danger,  promptly 
mended  all  breaks  and  maintained  constant  commu- 
nication between  the  battalion  and  the  battery 


commanders.     Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  H.  S.  Edwards, 
mother,  Titusville,  Pa. 

EDWARDS,  HUGH  F.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
9th  Infantry.  Near  Vaux,  on  July  1,  1918,  he  led 
his  platoon  against  heavy  machine-gun  fire,  silenced 
several  machine-guns,  established  his  guns  at  his 
objective,  repelled  a  counterattack  on  his  left  flank, 
personally  killed  two  of  the  enemy.  Home  address, 
Harry  Edwards,  brother,  Hamilton,  Kansas. 

EDWARDS,  PAUL  S.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Signal  Corps,  attached  to  304th  Brigade,  Tank 
Corps.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Cheppy,  France,  September  26,  1918.  During  the 
attack  on  Cheppy  he  displayed  unusual  gallantry 
by  crossing  a  fire-swept  area  and  carrying  messages 
to  tanks,  coolly  moving  from  one  to  another  and  in- 
forming the  drivers  of  his  mission,  under  a  fire  so 
heavy  and  accurate  that  many  of  the  tanks  were 
struck  by  bullets  while  he  was  standing  by.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Paul  S.  Edwards,  wife,  3105  West 
10th  Street,  Little  Rock,  Ark. 

EGGERS,  ALAN  LOUIS  ....  Sergeant 
Machine  Gun  Company,  107th  Infantry.  For 
conspicuous  gallantry  and  intrepidity  above  and 
beyond  the  call  of  duty  in  action  with  the  enemy 
near  le  Catelet,  France,  September  29,  1918.  Be- 
coming separated  from  their  platoon  by  a  smoke 
barrage,  Sergt.  Eggers,  Sergt.  John  C.  Latham,  and 
Corpl.  Thomas  E.  O'Shea  took  cover  in  a  shell  hole 
well  within  the  enemy's  lines.  Upon  hearing  a  call 
for  help  from  an  American  tank,  which  had  become 
disabled  30  yards  from  them,  the  three  soldiers  left 
their  shelter  and  started  toward  the  tank,  under 
heavy  fire  from  German  machine-guns  and  trench 
mortars.  In  crossing  the  fire-swept  area  Corpl. 
O'Shea  was  mortally  wounded,  but  his  compan- 
ions, undeterred,  proceeded  to  the  tank,  rescued  a 
wounded  officer,  and  assisted  two  wounded  sol- 
diers to  cover  in  a  sap  of  a  near-by  trench.  Sergt. 
Eggers  and  Sergt.  Latham  then  returned  to  the 
tank  in  the  face  of  the  violent  fire,  dismounted  a 
Hotchkiss  gun,  and  took  it  back  to  where  the  wound- 
ed men  were,  keeping  off  the  enemy  all  day  by  ef- 
fective use  of  the  gun,  and  later  bringing  it,  with 
the  wounded  men,  back  to  our  lines  under  cover  of 
darkness.  Home  address,  J.  H.  Eggers,  father,  152 
Summit  Avenue,  Summit,  N.  J. 

EGLER,  FREDERICK  A.  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Deceased.  Company  M,  320th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Cunel,  France, 
October  11,  1918.  Advancing  alone  far  beyond  the 
lines,  Sergt.  Egler  encountered  and  attacked  an 
enemy  machine-gun  emplacement,  killing  an  officer 
and  capturing  two  guns,  causing  the  enemy,  about 
eight  in  number,  to  flee  in  disorder.  During  the 
action  on  November  1  Sergt.  Egler  received  wounds 
which  caused  his  death.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Freder- 
ick A.  Egler,  wife,  2417  Beulah  Street,  Pittsburgh, 
Pa. 

EHRHARDT,  GUSTAVE  ....  Captain 
140th  French  Infantry,  attached  to  138th  United 
States  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Cheppy,  France,  September  25-26,  1918. 
As  liaison  officer  it  was  no  part  of  Capt.  Ehrhardt's 
duty  to  go  into  action  with  the  forward  elements  of 
the  regiment,  but  he  insisted  upon  doing  so.  Un- 
daunted by  a  wound  in  the  left  arm,  caused  by  a 
bursting  shell,  he  continued  to  advance  in  the  face 
of  very  intense  shell  fire.  He  was  again  struck  down 
by  a  shell  fragment  which  shattered  his  right  arm, 
but  he  rose  and  followed  the  regimental  commander 
into  the  shell-swept  area.  He  was  knocked  down  a 
third  time  by  shell  fragments,  from  which  he  re- 
ceived wounds  in  the  back  so  severe  in  character 
that  he  was  unable  to  rise,  later  receiving  additional 
wounds  in  the  body. 


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HEROES  ALL 


EICH,  WERNER Private 

Company  K,  166th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Sedan,  France,  November 
7,  1918.  Pvt.  Eich  was  a  member  of  a  patrol  sent 
out  to  silence  machine-gun  nests  which  were  hold- 
ing up  the  battalion's  advance.  When  the  officer 
leading  the  patrol  fell  mortally  wounded,  this  sol- 
dier went  to  his  assistance  in  the  face  of  heavy  fire 
from  machine  guns  only  100  yards  away,  three 
other  soldiers  being  killed  in  similar  attempts.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  George  F.  Eich,  mother,  Birney  Lane, 
Mount  Washington,  Ohio. 

EICHERN,  VICTOR  L Sergeant 

Sanitary  Detachment,  165th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  at  St.  Benoit,  France, 
September  16,  1918.  While  the  regimental  dress- 
ing station  was  under  heavy  shell  fire  he  volunteered 
to  lead  a  squad  of  litter  bearers  to  rescue  several 
wounded  men  of  another  regiment  who  had  been 
caught  in  a  heavy  barrage.  He  succeeded  in  lead- 
ing his  squad  for  a  distance  of  three  kilometers 
through  a  constant  severe  bombardment  under 
direct  observation  of  the  enemy  artillery  and  snipers 
to  an  outpost  outside  of  his  own  regimental  sector. 
He  brought  in  one  wounded  officer  and  seven  severe- 
ly wounded  soldiers  without  losing  any  of  his  own 
men.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Victor  L.  Eichern,  wife 
370  Jefferson  Avenue,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 

EIGENAUER,  JOHN  E.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Company  H,  60th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  Rappes,  France, 
October  15,  1918.  Advancing  ahead  of  his  platoon, 
Lieutenant  (then  Sergeant)  Eigenauer  engaged  two 
enemy  machine-gun  nests,  killing  all  the  gunners. 
He  then  led  his  platoon  forward  until  the  fire  of  the 
enemy  became  so  dense  that  he  was  obliged  to  dig 
in.  Home  address,  August  Eigenauer,  brother, 
2637  Cadot  Street,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

ELICKY,  FRANK Private 

Battery  F,  10th  Field  Artillery.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  Greves  Farm,  France, 
July  15,  1918.  Responding  to  a  call  for  volunteers, 
Pvt.  Elicky,  with  eight  other  soldiers,  manned  two 
guns  of  a  French  battery  which  had  been  deserted 
by  the  French  during  the  unprecedented  fire,  after 
many  casualties  had  been  inflicted  on  their  forces. 
For  two  hours  he  remained  at  his  post  and  poured 
an  effective  fire  into  the  ranks  of  the  enemy.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Teresa  Elicky,  338  East  73d  Street, 
New  York  City. 

ELKINS,  STEPHEN  B.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
105th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  east  of  Ronssoy,  France,  September  29, 
1918.  During  the  operations  against  the  Hinden- 
burg  line  Lieut.  Elkins,  with  three  sergeants,  occu- 
pied an  outpost  position  in  advance  of  the  line, 
which  was  attacked  by  a  superior  force  of  the  enemy. 
He  so  directed  his  smal  detachment  that  he  suc- 
ceeded in  repulsing  the  attack,  killing  ten  Germans, 
capturing  five,  and  putting  the  rest  of  the  enemy  to 
flight.  The  bravery  and  determination  displayed 
by  this  group  were  an  inspiration  to  all  who  wit- 
nessed them.  Home  address,  M.  A.  Elkins,  father, 
Eupora,  Miss. 

ELLET,  MONROE Private 

Battery  E,  12th  Field  Artillery.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  Thiaucourt,  France, 
September  12, 1918.  Acting  as  spare  cannoner,  Pvt. 
Ellet  sprang,  at  a  word  from  his  executive  officer,  to 
act  as  No.  1  in  the  supplementary  gun  crew  for  the 
first  piece,  whose  entire  crew  were  casualties.  He 
assisted  in  laying  aside  the  dead  and  wounded,  and 
continued  in  the  service  of  his  piece  until  the  bar- 
rage was  captured.  Home  address,  William  Ellet, 
father,  Huntington,  Ind. 


ELLINGTON,  JAMES  M.  .  First  Lieutenant 
120th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Bellicourt,  France,  September  29, 
1918.  Severely  wounded  in  an  attack  he  refused 
to  stop  for  first  aid,  leading  his  men  forward  under 
heavy  fire.  When  after  several  hours  fighting,  he 
was  ordered  to  the  rear  by  his  battalion  com- 
mander, he  returned  to  the  front  line  after  having 
his  wound  dressed,  directing  the  work  of  reorgan- 
izing his  command  and  consolidating  the  position 
that  had  been  won.  Home  address,  James  M. 
Ellington,  father,  Oxford,  N.  C. 

ELLIOT,  CLARK  R.  .  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
Deceased.  26th  Infantry.  He  promptly  and 
courageously  took  command  of  the  men  of  the 
front  lines  at  a  critical  stage  of  the  engagement  near 
Soissons,  France,  July  21,  1918,  and  while  leading 
them  forward  in  a  successful  attack  was  himself 
killed.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  C.  R.  Elliot,  wife,  191 
Gates  Avenue,  Springfield,  Mass. 

ELLIOTT,  CHARLES  G Sergeant 

Company  M,  56th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Preny,  France,  November 
5,  1918.  While  leading  a  patrol  in  front  of  his  com- 
pany sector  on  November  5,  1918,  Sergt.  Elliott 
and  another  member  of  his  patrol  were  wounded, 
when  heavy  machine-gun  fire  was  encountered. 
However,  he  retained  command  of  the  patrol,  took 
care  of  the  wounded  man,  and  reported  to  his  com- 
pany commander  the  results  of  the  patrol  before  he 
would  be  evacuated.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Dora 
Elliott,  1009  Lincoln  Street,  Elmira,  N.  Y. 


ELLIOTT,  ROBERT  P. 


"  First  Lieutenant 


Pilot,  Air  Service,  96th  Aero  Squadron.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Olizy,  France, 
October  27,  1918.  Lieut.  Elliott  flew  in  a  formation 
over  the  enemy's  lines  on  a  bombing  expedition. 
Attacked  by  a  greatly  superior  number  of  enemy 
pursuit  planes,  his  aileron  controls  soon  shot  away, 
Lieut.  Elliott  continued  to  pilot  his  machine  and 
give  protection  to  his  comrades.  When  his  observer 
was  seriously  wounded,  Lieut.  Elliott  left  the  forma- 
tion at  great  risk  to  himself,  and  with  a  disabled  ma- 
chine made  a  safe  landing.  Home  address,  J.  M. 
Elliott,  father,  First  National  Bank,  Los  Angeles, 
Cal. 

ELLIS,  GEORGE  L Sergeant 

Company  M,  llth  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Brieulles,  France,  November 
4,  1918.  While  his  regiment  was  trying  to  force  a 
crossing  over  the  Meuse  River,  Sergt.  Ellis  swam 
and  saved  the  lives  of  two  of  his  comrades  who  had 
become  exhausted  in  the  cold  water.  Next  of  kin, 
G.  S.  Ellis,  father,  Milltown,  Ga. 

ELLIS,  HERBERT  J.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
30th  Brigade,  Tank  Corps.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Montfaucon,  France,  Sep- 
tember 26,  1918.  He  set  a  conspicuous  example  of 
daring  and  disregard  of  personal  safety  throughout 
the  advance  toward  Montfaucon.  Standing  up  in 
the  open  under  fire  from  enemy  snipers  and  ma- 
chine-guns, he  directed  the  engineers  in  the  work, 
of  clearing  a  path  for  the  tanks.  Single-handed  he 
routed  a  sniper  who  was  harassing  the  engineers 
engaged  in  this  work.  With  a  French  officer  he  en- 
tered the  Bois  de  Cuisy  in  advance  and  assisted  in 
putting  out  of  action  seven  Germans  who  were 
hindering  the  advance.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Her- 
bert J.  Ellis,  wife,  1037  Wootcruff  Avenue,  Toledo, 
Ohio. 

ELLIS,  NATHANIEL  WATSON     .      .      . 

First  Lieutenant 

117th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Montbrehain,  France,  October  7,  1918. 
When  his  company  was  held  up  by  sweeping  ma- 


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chine-gun  fire,  Lieut.  Ellis  rushed  forward  alone,  in 
the  face  of  direct  machine-gun  fire,  to  an  enemy 
machine-gun  nest  60  yards  in  advance  of  his  pla- 
toon and  by  the  effective  use  of  his  pistol  killed  five 
of  the  enemy  and  captured  26  prisoners,  together 
with  the  machine-gun.  Although  he  had  been 
seriously  wounded  in  two  places  while  advancing, 
he  held  the  position  until  his  platoon  came  up. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Bruner  Ellis,  wife,  Tellico 
Plains,  Tenn. 

ELLSWORTH,  BRADFORD  .  .  .  Captain 
306th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  La  Besace,  France,  November  5,  1918. 
He  displayed  great  courage  by  leading  a  mounted 
reconnaissance  patrol  a  kilometer  in  advance  of  our 
lines,  developed  the  enemy's  line  by  drawing  fire 
from  his  machine-guns,  and  remained  under  this 
heavy  machine-gun  fire  until  the  emplacement  had 
been  located.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Juliet  Innes 
Ellsworth,  wife,  145  East  62d  Street,  New  York 
City. 

ELMER,  CLARENCE  G.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Belval  Bois  des  Dames,  France,  Novem- 
ber 2,  1918.  When  he  was  asked  to  send  out  a 
squad  in  advance  of  the  line  under  heavy  machine- 
gun  fire  to  enfilade  enemy  artillery,  Lieut.  Elmer 
asked  for  and  received  permission  to  lead  the  party, 
and  by  his  bravery  and  coolness  succeeded  in  driv- 
ing the  enemy  gunners  away  from  their  guns.  Home 
address,  Henry  Elmer,  father,  Shannon,  111. 

ELMES,  CHESTER  H.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
114th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Verdun,  France,  October  12-18,  1918. 
Though  suffering  from  a  painful  wound  in  the  head 
and  ordered  to  the  rear,  he  reluctantly  left  his  pla- 
toon and  in  spite  of  weakness  carried  a  wounded 
soldier  under  heavy  shell  fire  to  a  dressing  station 
500  yards  away.  Home  address,  Guy  H.  Elmes, 
10  Highland  Street,  Concord  Junction,  Mass. 

ELPERN,  BENJAMIN  D  .  .  .  .  Corporal 
Company  E,  30th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Jualgonne,  France,  July  23-26, 
1918.  Corporal  Elpern  volunteered  and  carried 
messages  under  hazardous  circumstances  when 
wire  communication  had  been  entirely  destroyed 
by  the  intense  shell  fire.  He  also  rendered  timely 
aid  in  guiding  parties  bringing  up  food  and  am- 
munition. Home  address,  Mrs.  Sarah  Elpern, 
mother,  300  Ludwig  Street,  Greensburg,  Pa. 

ELSEA,  ALBERT  E Sergeant 

Company  B,  129th  Machine  Gun  Battalion. 
While  acting  as  machine-gun  leader  near  Hilsen- 
first,  France,  July  6,  1918,  he  was  wounded  in  the 
face  by  a  bursting  shell,  but  continued  to  direct  his 
men  until  attack  ended,  and  then  insisted  on  walk- 
ing to  a  dressing  station.  Home  address,  J.  D. 
Elsea,  father,  R.  F.  D.  No.  1,  Lamar,  Mo. 

ELSWORTH,  EDWARD,  Jr.  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  6th  Engineers.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Claires  Chenes  Woods, 
France,  October  20,  1918.  When  two  machine-gun 
nests  were  holding  up  the  advance  of  his  company, 
Lieut.  Elsworth  took  three  soldiers  and  by  daring 
and  skillful  maneuvering  captured  both  guns.  Later 
in  the  same  day  Lieut.  Elsworth  charged  anothei 
machine-gun  nest  and  was  killed.  Next  of  kin,  Ed- 
ward Elsworth,  father,  50  East  58th  Street,  New 
York,  N.  Y. 

ELY,  EARNEST  E.  .  .  Sergeant  (First  Class) 
Headquarters  Company,  1st  Brigade,  Tank 
Corps.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  in  the 
Aire  Valley,  France,  September  26  and  October  12, 
1918.  Sergt.  Ely  worked  for  five  days  and  nights 


under  intense  shell  fire  to  establish  signal  commu- 
nications. While  engaged  in  this  work  he  was 
gassed  and  carried  to  a  dressing  station  unconscious. 
On  regaining  consciousness  he  escaped  from  the 
dressing  station,  returned  to  his  post,  and  continued 
to  work  for  12  hours  more  until  he  was  gassed  for  a 
second  time.  Home  address,  Mrs.  A.  W.  Ely, 
mother,  523  East  Twenty-sixth  Street,  Portland, 
Ore. 

EMERSON,  HARLOW  B.  .  .  .  Corporal 
Company  K,  125th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Sergy,  France,  July  31, 
1918.  Early  in  the  attack  on  Hill  212,  Corpl.  Em- 
erson was  severely  wounded  but  continued  to  lead 
his  squad  in  advance  until  ordered  to  the  rear,  hav- 
ing successfully  reached  the  objective,  he  adminis- 
tered first-aid  to  a  number  of  his  wounded  com- 
rades, fearlessly  exposing  himself  to  further  danger 
in  the  performance  of  this  voluntary  work.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Jessie  Murray,  sister,  1725  Lapeer 
Street,  Saginaw,  Mich. 

EMERSON,  WILLARD  I.  ...  Captain 
311th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Grand  Pre,  France,  November  1,  1918. 
Cant,  (then  Lieut.)  Emerson  displayed  remarkable 
gallantry  and  leadership  during  the  fighting  north 
of  Grand-Pre,  when  the  line  of  his  regiment  was  the 
pivot  for  the  advance  of  the  army.  He  personally 
led  his  company  around  machine-gun  nests,  fre- 
quently going  out  with  selected  patrols  for  the  pur- 
pose of  bombing  out  enemy  machine  gunners. 
When  the  commanding  officer  of  the  company  on 
his  left  was  incapacitated,  Capt.  Emerson  at 
once  took  command  of  the  company  and  maneu- 
vered it  with  his  own.  By  this  example  in  undergo- 
ing hardships  during  the  advance  he  sustained  the 
morale  of  his  men  and  inspired  them  to  valiant 
combat.  Home  address,  Dr.  Alfred  Emerson, 
father,  955  Madison  Avenue,  New  York  City. 

EMERY,  DONALD  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Medical  Department,  107th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Dickebusch, 
France,  August  22,  1918.  Displaying  an  absolute 
disregard  of  danger  in  caring  for  wounded  under 
shell  and  rifle  fire  and  a  continuous  cheerfulness 
under  trying  conditions,  his  courageous  example 
was  inspiring  to  his  comrades.  Home  address,  Col. 
Curtis  S.  Emery,  father,  15  Prospect  Street,  New- 
port, Vt. 

EMORY,  GERMAN  H.  H Major 

Deceased.  320th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Sommerance,  France,  No- 
vember 1,  1918.  After  advancing  to  the  north 
slope  of  the  Ravine  Aux  Pierres  through  heavy  ma- 
chine-gun and  shell  fire,  Maj.  Emory's  battalion 
was  momentarily  held  up  by  a  very  intense  ma- 
chine-gun fire.  He  was  killed  while  personally 
directing  the  attack  and  encouraging  his  troops, 
moving  back  and  forth  in  front  of  the  line  in  plain 
view  of  the  enemy  and  under  direct  machine-gun 
fire.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Lucy  Stump  Emory,  48 
West  Biddle  Street,  Baltimore,  Md. 

ENDICOTT,  BURTIS  A Private 

Company  C,  102d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Trugny,  France,  July  22, 
1918.  After  five  runners  had  been  shot  down  trying 
to  get  through  a  heavy  artillery  barrage  with  a  mes- 
sage to  the  battalion  commander,  he  volunteered  to 
carry  the  same  message  over  the  same  route  and 
succeeded.  For  the  following  act  of  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Marcheville,  France,  Sep- 
tember 26,  1918,  Pvt.  Endicott  is  awarded  a  bronze 
oak  leaf  cluster  to  be  worn  with  the  distinguished- 
service  cross.  While  isolated  from  the  rest  of  his 
platoon  and  under  violent  machine-gun  and  artillery 
fire,  Pvt.  Endicott  was  wounded  in  the  arm  by  a 
machine-gun  bullet.  After  receiving  first  aid  he 


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returned  to  duty  and  continued  in  the  fight  until 
again  wounded.  Home  address,  Mr.  Samuel  J. 
Endicott,  father.  Ridgeway,  111. 

ENDLER,  FRANK Private 

Company  D,  6th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Fontaine,  France,  Novem- 
ber 8,  1918.  Pvt.  Endler,  while  preceding  his  pla- 
toon in  an  advance  met  two  German  machine-gun 
groups,  and  by  his  rifle  fire  and  accurate  informa- 
tion, made  it  possible  for  that  flank  of  his  company 
to  advance.  During  the  engagement  he  saved  many 
lives  by  carrying  valuable  information  to  his  com- 
pany commander  through  heavy  machine-gun  fire, 
Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Elizabeth  Endler,  Avella,  Pa. 

ENGEL,  WILLIAM  F Sergeant 

Company  H,  2d  Battalion,  5th  Regiment  of 
Marines.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Blanc  Mont  Ridge,  France,  October  4,  1918.  After 
locating  a  machine-gun  nest,  Sergt.  Engel  destroyed 
one  of  the  guns  and  returned  to  our  lines  with  valu- 
able information  concerning  the  location  of  the  ma- 
chine-gun nest.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Charlotte  A. 
Engel,  wife,  Berea,  Ohio. 

ENGLE,  JOSEPH  C Sergeant 

Company  D,  119th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt,  France,  Septem- 
ber 29,  1918.  Although  himself  wounded,  he  con- 
tinued to  lead  the  advance  of  his  platoon  and, 
when  it  was  held  up  by  fire  from  an  enemy  machine- 
gun  nest,  he  advanced  against  it  alone,  bombed  it, 
and  thus  allowed  a  resumption  of  the  advance. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Lydia  Engle,  mother,  553 
South  Park  Way,  Memphis,  Tenn. 

ENGLISH,  LEE  M.  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Dental  Corps,  3 14th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Montfaucon,  France,  Sep- 
tember 29,  1918.  Although  he  had  received  a  very 
painful  wound  two  days  previous,  he  remained  on 
duty  at  an  aid  station  under  heavy  shell  fire  until  it 
was  completely  destroyed  and  many  of  the  inmates 
and  attendants  killed  or  wounded.  He  assisted  in 
caring  for  these  wounded  and  directing  their  evac- 
uation and  then  dressed  the  wounded  on  the  field 
until  an  aid  station  could  be  located  farther  to  the 
rear.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Lee  M.  English,  wife, 
Freeport,  Ohio. 

ENGLISH,  MATH  L Captain 

Deceased.  Tank  Corps.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Cheppy,  France,  September 
26,  1918.  During  the  attack  on  Cheppy,  Capt. 
English  dismounted  from  his  tank  and,  under 
heavy  machine-gun  fire,  personally  supervised  the 
cutting  of  a  passage  for  his  tanks  through  three 
hostile  trenches.  For  the  following  act  of  extraor- 
dinary heroism  in  action  near  Exermont,  France, 
October  4,  1918,  Capt.  English  is  awarded  a  bar,  to 
be  worn  with  the  distinguished-service  cross.  Capt. 
English  left  his  tank  under  heavy  machine-gun  and 
artillery  fire  to  make  a  personal  reconnaissance,  in 
the  course  of  which  he  was  killed.  Next  of  kin, 
Mrs.  Math  L.  English,  wife,  Fort  Casey,  Wash. 

ENOCHS,  REX  P.  ...  First  Lieutenant 
60th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  in  the  Bois  de  Bon  Vaux,  France,  September 
16-17,  1918;  near  Bois  de  Rappes,  France,  October 
15-16,  1918,  and  in  the  Murvaux  Valley,  France, 
November  6,  1918.  In  the  Bois  de  Bon  Vaux, 
Lieut.  Enochs  displayed  exceptional  bravery  in 
maintaining  liaison  between  his  battalion  and  ad- 
joining units  under  heavy  artillery  and  machine- 
gun  fire.  On  October  15-16,  he  was  part  of  a  small 
detachment  which  advanced  to  the  objective  sev- 
eral kilometers  beyond  the  other  troops,  being  com- 
pletely cut  off  by  the  enemy.  During  the  night 
Lieut.  Enochs  led  patrols  and  personally  overcame 


enemy  machine-gunners.  On  November  6,  this 
officer  maintained  liaison  system  in  advance  of  our 
troops  despite  enemy  machine-gun  fire  from  the 
front  and  flanks.  Home  address,  John  W.  Enochs, 
father,  Carlisle,  Ind. 

ENRIGHT,  HAROLD  W Private 

Company  I,  47th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  Brieulles,  France, 
September  28,  1918.  Pvt.  Enright  charged  an 
enemy  machine-gun  nest  which  was  inflicting  heavy 
losses  upon  our  troops  and  delayed  the  advance. 
He  wounded  the  gunner  and  captured  the  gun, 
thereby  enabling  DUE  advance  to  continue.  Home 
address,  John  Enright,  Box  541,  Warren,  111. 

EPLER,  CHARLES  E Private 

Company  A,  59th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ville  Savoye,  France,  August 
8,  1918.  After  several  unsuccessful  attempts  to 
silence  an  enemy  machine-gun  nest  had  been  made, 
Private  Epler  and  another  soldier  volunteered  to 
put  the  nest  out  of  action.  His  companion  was  kil- 
led, but  Private  Epler  succeeded  in  throwing 
grenades  into  the  nest,  setting  fire  to  the  ammu- 
nition boxes  with  which  it  was  surrounded  killing 
several  of  the  crew  and  stopping  the  fire  of  the  gun. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary  Epler,  mother,^  Day- 
ton, Ohio. 

EPLEY,  BRUCE Sergeant 

Company  M,  6th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Frapelle,  France,  August  17, 
1918.  Rather  than  ask  another  to  undertake  so 
dangerous  a  mission,  Sergt.  Epley  himself  cut  the 
enemy's  wire  under  heavy  bombardment  and  led 
his  section  to  its  objective.  Later,  in  the  absence  of 
his  platoon  commander,  he  assumed  command  of 
his  platoon  and  directed  the  consolidation  of  its 
position.  He  then  crossed  an  open  field  under 
heavy  machine-gun  fire  to  locate  another  platoon 
which  had  become  lost,  found  the  remnants  of  the 
platoon,  which  he  reorganized  and  led  to  the  ob- 
jective. Though  he  had  been  seriously  gassed,  this 
soldier  continued  on  duty  throughout  the  three 
days'  bombardment,  refusing  to  be  evacuated  until 
he  was  ordered  to  the  rear.  Next  of  kin,  David 
Newport,  Tenn. 

EPPIHEIMER,  ELMER  L.  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Company  I,  lllth  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Fismes,  France,  August  4, 
1918.  Volunteering  as  runner  on  a  most  hazardous 
mission  across  a  ruined  bridge,  Sergt.  Eppiheimer, 
after  successfully  making  the  crossing,  again  offered 
to  recross  to  inform  our  batteries  that  their  barrage 
was  falling  short.  When  he  had  reached  the  middle 
of  the  bridge  an  enemy  shell  exploded,  throwing  him 
into  the  river  and  slightly  wounding  him.  He  com- 
pleted his  journey  by  swimming  and  delivered  his 
message  without  delay.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Elmer 
L.  Eppiheimer,  wife,  R.  D.  Route  B,  West  Chester, 
Pa. 

ERB,  DANIEL Private 

Company  D,  llth  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  the  village  of  Dun-sur-Meuse, 
France,  November  5,  1918.  Having  become  sepa- 
rated from  the  remainder  of  his  company,  Pvt.  Erb 
discovered  and  captured  single-handed  a  hostile 
machine-gun  crew.  Taking  his  prisoners  to  a  dug- 
out near  by,  he  found  48  more  Germans,  whom  he 
also  disarmed.  Home  address,  Alvin  Bortz,  friend, 
R.  F.  D.  1,  Emma,  Pa. 

ERKENBRACK,  HARRY  B.  .  .  .  Private 
9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Medeah  Ferme,  France,  October  30,  1918. 
As  a  runner,  Pvt.  Erkenbrack  proved  himself  a 
fearless  soldier  by  maintaining  liaison  for  his  battal- 
ion commander  at  all  times  through  the  most  severe 


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shell  fire.  He  was  always  at  the  front  when  called 
upon  for  dangerous  missions,  and  he  carried  them 
out  with  the  greatest  gallantry.  Home  address, 
Joseph  E.  Erkenbrack,  father,  Quincy,  Wash. 

ERWIN,  WILLIAM  P.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
A.  S.  S.  R.  C.,  Air  Service,  1st  Aero  Squadron. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  in  the  Chateau- 
Thierry  and  St.  Mihiel  salients,  France.  Lieut. 
Erwin,  with  Second  Lieut.  Byrne  E.  Baucom,  ob- 
server, by  a  long  period  of  faithful  and  heroic  opera- 
tions, set  an  inspiring  example  of  courage 
and  devotion  to  duty  to  his  entire  squadron. 
Throughout  the  Chateau-Thierry  actions,  in  June 
and  July,  1918,  he  flew  under  the  worst  weather 
conditions  and  successfully  carried  out  his  missions 
in  the  face  of  heavy  odds.  In  the  St.  Mihiel  sector, 
September  12  to  15,  1918,  he  repeated  his  previous 
courageous  work.  He  flew  as  low  as  50  feet  from 
the  ground  behind  the  enemy's  lines,  harrassing 
German  troops  with  machine-gun  fire  and  subject- 
ing himself  to  attack  from  ground  batteries,  ma- 
chine-guns, and  rifles.  He  twice  drove  off  enemy 
planes  which  were  attempting  to  destroy  an  Amer- 
ican observation  balloon.  On  September  12  and  13, 
1918,  he  flew  at  extremely  low  altitudes  and  carried 
out  infantry  contact  patrols  successfully.  Again  on 
September  12  he  attacked  a  German  battery, 
forced  the  crew  to  abandon  it,  shot  off  of  his  horse  a 
German  officer  who  was  trying  to  escape,  drove  the 
cannoneers  to  their  dugouts,  and  kept  them  there 
until  the  infantry  could  come  up  and  capture  them. 
For  the  following  act  of  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Sedan,  France,  November  5,  1918, 
Lieut.  Erwin  is  awarded  an  Oak  Leaf  Cluster  to  be 
worn  with  the  Distinguished-Service  Cross.  Against 
the  advice  of  experienced  officers  he  undertook  a 
reconnaissance  flight  in  the  face  of  atmospheric 
conditions  that  rendered  flying  most  dangerous. 
In  order  that  his  observer  might  gain  the  necessary 
information,  he  was  forced  to  fly  at  a  perilously  low 
altitude,  and  was  subject  to  continuous  anti-air- 
craft and  rifle  fire.  When  information  gained  on 
the  flight  had  been  dropped  at  division  headquar- 
ters, he  circled  and  returned  over  the  enemy  lines, 
although  on  the  first  reconnaissance  mission  his 
plane  had  been  repeatedly  hit  by  bullets.  Pene- 
trating far  into  enemy  territory,  he  maneuvered 
most  skillfully,  and  with  shells  bursting  near  him, 
flew  low  while  his  observer  poured  deadly  fire  upon 
machine-gun  nests  that  had  been  holding  up  the 
advance  of  our  troops.  When  his  machine  was 
crippled  by  enemy  fire,  he  displayed  exceptional 
skill  in  effecting  a  landing  upon  rocky  land  within 
the  enemy  lines.  With  his  observer,  he  beat  off 
repeated  enemy  attacks  and  fought  his  way  back  to 
the  American  lines,  with  information  of  vital  im- 
portance to  our  troops.  Home  address,  W.  A. 
Erwin,  father,  814  Fine  Arts  Building,  Chicago,  111. 

ESCUDIER,  ETIENNE  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
79th  Infantry,  French  Army.  Attached  to  59th 
Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  in 
the  Bois  De  Brieulle,  France,  September  29,  1918. 
Though  he  was  not  required  to  do  so  by  the  duties 
of  his  position,  Lieut.  Escudier  volunteered  to  as- 
certain the  sourse  of  an  extremely  heavy  artillery 
fire,  which  was  being  directed  upon  the  American 
infantry.  In  accomplishing  this  mission  he  exposed 
himself  to  heavy  shell  and  machine-gun  fire  for 
three  hours  and  secured  accurate  information,  dis- 
playing absolute  fearlessness  and  indifference  to  his 
own  personal  safety.  Home  address,  Paul  Escudier, 
father,  20  Rue  Moncey,  Paris,  France. 

ESPY,  ROBERT  ....  First  Lieutenant 
167th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Courpoil,  France,  July  26,  1918.  While 
making  a  reconnaissance  of  his  position  200  yards  in 
front  of  our  lines,  Lieut.  Espy  noticed  the  enemy 
preparing  a  counterattack.  Taking  an  automatic 
rifle  from  a  dead  gunner's  hands  he  alone,  although 


twice  wounded,  opened  fire  on  them,  breaking  up 
the  attack  and  inflicting  severe  losses  on  their  ranks. 
Home  address,  J.  C.  Espy,  father,  Abbeville,  Ala. 

ESSER,  JOSEPH  F Corporal 

Company  H,  319th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Imecourt,  France,  November 
1st,  1918.  When  his  company  was  held  up  by 
enemy  machine-gun  fire,  Corporal  Esser.  having  no 
rifle  grenades,  searched  about  with  disregard  for  his 
own  safety  until  he  found  two,  with  which  he  boldly 
attacked  the  enemy,  causing  the  surrender  of  two 
hundred  Germans.  Home  address,  Michael  Esser, 
father,  Springdale,  Pa. 

ESTE,  J.  DICKINSON.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
13th  Aero  Squadron,  Air  Service.  For  extraor- 
dinary heroism  in  action  near  Chambley,  France, 
September  13,  1918.  He  was  leading  an  offensive 
patrol  of  five  machines  when  a  formation  of  seven 
enemy  single-seaters  approached  the  patrol  from 
above.  Although  outnumbered  and  in  a  very  dis- 
advantageous position,  he  did  not  hesitate  to  lead 
his  patrol  to  the  attack.  Through  the  combat  which 
followed  he  fought  with  the  greatest  bravery,  in 
spite  of  the  fact  that  he  was  himself  attacked  by  two 
enemy  planes,  wh  ch  fired  at  his  at  point-blank 
range  from  the  rear  and  above.  By  his  skill  and 
courage  he  was  able  to  keep  his  formation  together, 
and  they  succeeded  in  shooting  down  three  of  the 
enemy  planes,  of  which  h  himself  destroyed  one 
and  drove  down  another  out  of  control.  Home  ad- 
dress, Charles  Este,  Jr.,  Wedemer,  Bldg.,  Philadel- 
phia, Pa. 

ESTEP,  ISAAC Private 

Company  C,  9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  La  Fontaine  su  Croncq  Farm, 
France,  November  4,  1918.  Being  on  duty  as 
stretcher  bearer,  he  displayed  exceptional  gallantry 
and  disregard  of  danger  to  self  in  removing  wounded 
from  a  field  swept  so  by  mach  ne-gun  fire  that  the 
ordinary  man  would  have  felt  justified  in  leaving 
them  until  the  storm  had  abated.  Of  the  five  men 
engaged  in  this  work,  one  was  killed  and  Pvt.  Estep 
and  one  other  wounded,  while  the  clothing  and 
equipment  of  all  were  riddled  by  bullets.  Home  ad- 
dress, Thomas  Estep,  father,  Clinchport,  Va. 

ETHIER,  RALPH Sergeant 

Headquarters  Company,  361st  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Gesnes,  France, 
September  26,  1918.  Sergt.  Ethier,  who  was  in 
charge  of  the  signal  section  attached  to  the  attack- 
ing battalion,  displayed  remarkable  coolness  and 
disregard  for  personal  danger  in  bringing  the  battal- 
ion telephone  line  through  heavy  artillery  and  ma- 
chine-gun fire  to  the  ridge  which  was  being  attacked, 
and  there  establishing  communication  with  regi- 
mental headquarters.  Home  address,  Dan  Ethier, 
14  South  Date  Street,  Toppenish,  Wash. 

ETIENNE,  EUGENE  ....  Lieutenant 
350th  Tank  Company,  French  Army.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Gesnes,  France, 
October  4,  and  5,  1918.  Lieutenant  Etienne  person- 
ally located  a  point  at  which  the  tanks  could  cross 
the  stream  and  then  remained  at  this  point  under 
the  heavy  enemy  artillery  and  machine-gun  fire 
until  all  the  tanks  had  struggled  across.  He  then 
led  the  section  in  the  successful  attack  on  the  Bois 
de  la  Morine,  where  the  tanks  destroyed  the  enemy 
machine-gun  nests  and  allowed  the  American  In- 
fantry to  reach  the  objective. 

EVANS,  CHARLES  H Private 

Company  B,  39th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  the  Bois  de  Brieulles,  France, 
September  26,  1918.  When  his  company  was  held 
up  by  heavy  enemy  machine-gun  fire,  Private  Evans 
and  two  other  soldiers  advanced  in  the  face  of  in- 


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tense  fire  and  captured  the  enemy  machine-gun 
nest,  from  which  the  fire  had  been  coming,  killing 
two  of  the  enemy  and  capturing  three  prisoners 
with  their  machine  gun.  Home  address,  Wallace 
Evans,  father,  Panora,  la. 


EVANS,  EDWIN  V.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  16th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  south  of  Soissons,  France,  July  23, 
1918.  When  his  battalion  was  forced  to  fall  back 
before  heavy  machine-gun  and  artillery  fire,  Lieut. 
Evans  led  six  runners  in  an  attack  on  an  enemy  ma- 
chine-gun nest.  They  had  progressed  about  200 
yards  ahead  of  the  line  when  this  officer,  who  was  in 
advance  of  his  men,  was  instantly  killed  just  as  he 
reached  the  machine-gun  nest.  Next  of  kin,  John 
G.  Evana,  205  Steele  Street,  Frankfort,  Ky. 


EVANS,  G.  R 


Private 


Company  H,  39th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  the  Bois  de  Aigremont,  France, 
July  15,  1918.  Private  Evans,  a  runner,  frequently 
exposed  himself  to  heavy  artillery  fire  in  carrying 
messages  for  his  battalion  commander.  Home  ad- 
dress, Thomas  Evans,  father,  Route  No.  2,  Lebo, 
Kans. 

EVANS,  GEORGE  R  ......       Private 

Company  F,  322d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Grimaucourt,  France,  No- 
vember 10,  1918.  Pvt.  Evans  repeatedly  carried 
messages  through  very  heavy  artillery  and  machine- 
gun  fire  and  at  one  time  successfully  carried  a 
wounded  comrade  through  an  intense  barrage  to  a 
first-aid  station.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Liddie 
Evans,  mother,  La  Pine,  Ala. 

EVANS,  PLUMMER  .  .  .  .  .  Private 
Deceased.  Company  D,  lllth  Machine  Gun 
Battalion.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action 
near  Verdun,  France,  October  11,  1918.  Disre- 
garding his  own  personal  safety,  Pvt.  Evans  volun- 
teered to  assist  in  aiding  his  wounded  comrades, 
leaving  his  place  of  safety,  during  an  intense  bom- 
bardment. While  performing  this  meritorious 
work,  he  himself  was  killed.  Next  of  kin,  Nelson 
Evans,  father,  Soldier,  Ky. 

EVANS,  RODERICK  .....  Corporal 
Company  G,  28th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Hill  No.  240,  Exermont, 
France,  October  6,  1918.  After  Corporal  Evans 
had  been  wounded  and  sent  to  the  dressing  station, 
he  voluntarily  returned  to  the  front  line  and  led  his 
platoon  in  action  until  he  was  wounded  a  second 
time.  Home  address,  Thomas  B.  Evans,  father, 
302  East  Liberty  Street,  Girard,  Ohio. 

EVANS,  WILLIAM  C  ......      Private 

Sanitary  Detachment,  306th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Bazoches, 
France,  August  27-28,  1918.  This  soldier  showed 
extraordinary  heroism  and  devotion  to  duty  by 
attending  the  wounded  without  rest  or  relief,  under 
heavy  shell  fire,  until  he  fell  unconscious  from  ex- 
haustion. He  remained  at  work  for  two  days  and  a 
half  under  circumstances  which  called  for  the  great- 
est determination  and  courage.  Home  address, 
Riverside,  Calif. 

EVENSON,  ELMER  .....  Sergeant 
Headquarters  Company,  128th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Juvigny, 
France,  August  30,  1918.  Sergt.  Eyenson  volun- 
tarily made  five  trips  in  front  of  the  line,  under  in- 
tense machine-gun  and  artillery  fire,  and  brought  in 
five  wounded  men,  who  had  been  left  in  an  exposed 
position  after  a  withdrawal  of  the  line.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Edward  Evenson,  mother,  Elkhorn,  Wis. 


EVERSON,  LUDWIG  L.  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  129th  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  in  the  Argonne 
Forest,  France,  September  26,  1918.  Meeting  with 
stubborn  resistance  from  the  enemy,  he  reorganized 
scattered  personnel  from  other  units,  attached 
them  to  his  platoon  and  continued  to  advance. 
When  mortally  wounded,  he  refused  all  assist- 
ance, ordering  his  detachment  forward.  Next  of 
kin,  Mrs.  Mabel  Everson,  Crestline,  Kansas. 

EYLER,  WILLIAM  H.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  166th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  northeast  of  Chateau-Thierry, 
France,  August  2,  1918.  Never  faltering  in  his  ad- 
vance during  the  attack  on  the  hill  commanding 
Marceuil-en-Dole,  and  disregarding  all  personal  dan- 
ger, he  led  his  company  forward  through  heavy  fire 
until  he  was  killed.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  William  H. 
Eyler,  wife,  Paulding,  Ohio. 

FAATZ,  STEPHEN  R Private 

Battery  A,  120th  Field  Artillery.  For  extraor- 
dinary heroism  in  action  near  St.  Gilles,  south  of 
Fismes,  France,  August  4,  1918.  When  the  men  of 
his  battery  position  had  been  ordered  to  shelter  on 
account  of  enemy  shelling,  Pvt.  Faatz,  in  company 
with  two  other  men,  rescued  a  French  soldier  from 
drowning  in  a  stream.  The  act  was  performed  while 
the  valley  was  filled  with  mustard  gas.  Home  ad- 
dress, John  B.  Faatz,  father,  172  Wisconsin  Street, 
Milwaukee,  Wis. 

FAGA,  WILLIAM  H Sergeant 

76th  Company,  6tb  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Vierzy,  France, 
July  19, 1918.  He  attacked  and  captured  a  machine 
gun  that  was  inflicting  losses  on  the  American  lines. 
In  addition,  he  volunteered  and  successfully  de- 
livered messages  of  great  importance  to  his  bat- 
talion commander  through  a  machine-gun  and  ar- 
tillery barrage.  For  the  following  act  of  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  Ardennes,  France, 
November  1,  1918,  Sergeant  Faga  is  awarded  a 
bronze  oak  leaf  Cluster,  to  be  worn  with  the  dis- 
tinguished-service cross  awarded  him  September 
18,  1918.  Just  as  he  was  to  be  evacuated  to  the 
rear  because  of  severe  wounds,  Sergeant  Faga  saw 
that  his  platoon  was  without  a  commander,  both 
leaders  having  become  casualties.  Returning  to 
the  lines  he  assumed  command  for  the  remainder 
of  the  attack,  successfully  accomplishing  his  mis- 
sion. Home  addres,  Mrs.  Mary  Faga,  mother, 
1134  North  Franklin  Street,  Chicago,  111. 

FAHEY,  JOSEPH  H Sergeant 

Company  B,  311th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Vieville-en-Hay,  France, 
September  26,  1918.  Sergt.  Fahey  made  three  at- 
tempts to  silence  several  machine-guns  which  had 
held  up  his  platoon.  He  retired  only  after  he  had 
been  wounded  and  his  companions  killed  or  wound- 
ed. Home  address,  Mrs.  Margaret  Fahey,  mother, 
42  Fulton  Street,  Medford,  Mass. 

FAISON,  JAMES  K Private 

Medical  Detachment,  118th  Infantry.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  Vaux-Andigny, 
France,  October  13-17,  1918.  During  the  advance 
in  the  vicinity  of  Vaux-Andigny,  Pvt.  James  K. 
Faison  for  four  days  and  four  nights  worked  un- 
ceasingly dressing  the  wounded  and  gave  them  food 
and  water.  On  five  different  occasions,  he  went  out 
over  ground  swept  by  enemy  shell  and  machine-gun 
fire  to  rescue  the  wounded,  at  times  within  100 
yards  and  in  direct  view  of  the  enemy  positions. 
Home  address,  Dana  Crossland,  brother-in-law, 
Bennettsville,  S.  C. 

FALKINBERG,  EDWIN  A.     .      .      .        Private 
Medical  Detachment,  311th  Infantry.     For  ex- 


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traordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Chevieres, 
France,  October  21,  1918.  Pvt.  Falkinberg  re- 
mained on  duty  continuously  for  four  hours,  ad- 
ministering aid  to  wounded  men  under  heavy  shell 
fire.  Finding  that  he  could  not  properly  work  while 
wearing  hia  gas  mask,  he  removed  it,  although  many 
gas  shells  were  bursting  in  his  vicinity.  After  being 
gassed  he  continued  to  work  for  an  hour  until  all 
the  wounded  were  attended.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Elizabeth  Van  Meter,  sister,  411  Friends  Avenue, 
Camden,  N.  J. 

FALLAW,  THOMAS  H Captain 

167th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Landres-et-St.  Georges,  France,  Octo- 
ber 16, 1918.  In  the  attack  on  the  Cote  de  Chatillon 
seeing  that  the  entire  advance  was  being  held  up  in 
an  open  field  by  heavy  machine-gun  fire  from  the 
edge  of  the  woods,  Capt.  Fallaw  personally  organ- 
ized a  detachment  and  led  it  in  a  rush  on  the  woods 
under  heavy  fire,  making  a  daring  and  vigorous  at- 
tack on  the  enemy  machine-gun  nests,  clearing  the 
edge  of  the  woods,  capturing  prisoners  and  inflict- 
ing severe  losses  on  the  enemy.  Through  this  gal- 
lant act  Capt.  Fallaw  gained  the  final  objective 
with  a  minimum  loss  to  his  command,  and  set  an 
inspiring  example  of  disregard  for  personal  safety 
and  devotion  to  duty.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  R.  H. 
Fallaw,  mother,  Opelika,  Ala. 

FARBER,  LLOYD Corporal 

Headquarters  Company,  353d  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Bantheville, 
France,  November  2,  1918.  He  displayed  excep- 
tional bravery  in  three  times  carrying  messages 
through  severe  artillery  barrages.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  E.  E.  Farber,  mother,  Hoxie,  Kan. 

FARMER,  JAMES  B Corporal 

Company  L,  128th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Soissons,  France,  Aug.  30, 
1918,  and  in  the  Argonne  sector,  France,  Oct.  8, 
1918.  During  the  attack  near  Soissons  on  Aug.  30, 
Corporal  Farmer  led  his  squad  through  a  downpour 
of  shell  and  machine-gun  fire.  After  the  attack  he 
worked  in  the  face  of  machine-gun  fire  assisting 
and  carrying  the  wounded  from  the  field.  On  Oct. 
8,  while  on  a  reconnoitering  party,  three  of  his 
men  were  killed  and  two  wounded.  He  carried 
the  two  wounded  men  back  to  safety  in  the  face  of 
machine-gun  fire.  Home  address,  James  B.  Farmer, 
father,  Radford.  Va. 

FARMER,  WILLIAM  R  .  .  .  .  Secretary 
Y.  M.  C.  A.,  Attached  Third  Battalion,  5th 
Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For  extraordinary  heroism 
in  action  near  Blanc  Mont  Ridge,  France,  October 
4,  1918.  Secretary  Farmer  voluntarily  established 
an  advanced  dressing  station  under  enemy  machine- 
gun  and  artillery  fire.  He  continued  to  render 
first  aid  until  forced  back  by  a  threatened  counter- 
attack, at  which  time  he  personally  assisted  two 
seriously  W9unded  men  to  the  First  Aid  Station, 
then  returning  to  the  line  and  remaining  with  the 
unit  until  it  was  relieved.  Home  address,  Gladys, 
Va. 

FARRANT,  OLIVER  C Sergeant 

6th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  the  attack  on  Tigny,  France, 
July  19,  1918.  He  led  his  section  with  remarkable 
coolness  and  courage  in  the  advance  under  heavy 
fire  of  machine  guns  and  artillery.  He  was  severely 
wounded  but  continued  to  advance,  thereby  set- 
ting such  an  inspiring  example  to  the  men  that  they 
routed  the  enemy.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Emily  C. 
Farrant,  mother,  Dorchester,  Mass. 

FARRELL,  EDWARD  J Private 

Company  A,  102d  Infantry.  On  the  night  of 
February  28,  1918,  on  the  Chemin  des  Dames  sec- 


tor, France,  this  soldier  voluntarily  obtained  per- 
mission to  run  through  enemy  fire  to  assist  a  com- 
rade who  had  been  wounded.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Mary  Reug,  sister,  1000  Broad  Street,  Hartford, 
Conn. 

FARRELL,  JOHN  J Private 

Deceased.  Company  B,  354th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Remonville, 
France,  November  1,  1918.  When  the  combat 
group  of  which  he  was  a  member  was  held  up  by 
machine-gun  fire  of  the  enemy,  Pvt.  Farrell  left  the 
group  and,  crawling  around  to  the  flank  of  the  nest, 
charged  with  his  bayonet.  The  enemy  surrendered 
and  his  comrades  took  the  gun,  after  which  the  ad- 
vance continued.  Pvt.  Farrell  was  so  seriously 
wounded  during  the  combat  that  he  died  before  he 
could  be  removed  from  the  field.  Next  of  kin, 
Frank  Delvin,  36  Spring  Street,  Paterson,  N.  J. 

FARST,  LAROY Private 

Deceased.  Company  K,  38th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Cierges,  France, 
October  8,  1918.  Making  his  way  forward  under 
unusually  heavy  shell  fire,  Pvt.  Farst  crawled  to 
within  75  yards  of  the  enemy's  lines  to  bring  in  his 
wounded  platoon  commander.  In  attempting  this 
heroic  mission  Private  Farst  was  killed.  Next  of 
kin,  Mrs.  Jennie  Farst,  mother,  New  Madison, 
Ohio. 

FARWELL,  GEORGE  W Major 

Deceased.  361st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Gesnes,  France,  September 
28-29,  1918.  He  displayed  exceptional  personal 
bravery  in  leading  his  command  to  the  capture  of 
enemy  positions  near  Gesnes,  France,  September 
28-29,  1918.  In  each  of  these  actions  his  troops  were 
subjected  to  heavy  artillery  bombardment  and 
machine-gun  fire,  but  due  to  his  coolness  and  the 
inspiration  of  his  personal  leadership  and  bravery, 
his  battalion  in  each  instance  captured  and  held 
the  positions  attacked.  Home  address,  Mrs.  G.  D. 
Farwell,  3209  North  28th  Street,  Tacoma,  Wash. 

FARWELL,  WREY  G.  .  .  .  Commander 
Medical  Corps  U.  S.  N.  Attached  to  6th  Regi- 
ment, U.  S.  M.  C.  On  June  6,  1918,  he  voluntarily 
exceeded  the  demand  of  duty  by  personally  super- 
vising the  evacuation  of  his  wounded  commanding 
officer  across  a  field  under  heavy  fire  of  machine- 
guns  and  snipers.  Home  address,  Captain  William 
G.  Farwell,  M.  C.,  U.  S.  N.,  The  Northumberland, 
Washington,  D.  C. 

FAUST,  JOHN  W Sergeant 

Machine  Gun  Company,  38th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Cunel,  France, 
October  22,  1918.  After  all  the  officers  of  his  com- 
pany had  been  wounded,  Sergt.  Faust  (then  corpo- 
ral) assumed  command,  and  with  great  courage  and 
bravery  organized  a  detachment,  recapturing  two  of 
his  machine  guns  that  had  fallen  to  the  enemy  in  a 
counterattack  earlier  in  the  day.  Next  of  kin,  T.  W. 
Faust,  father,  R.  F.  D.  No.  2,  Lexington,  N.  C. 

FAY,  JOHN  H Captain 

8th  Machine  Gun  Battalion,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S. 
M.  C.  At  Chateau-Thierry,  on  June  6,  1918,  he  dis- 
played extraordinary  heroism  in  the  disposition  of 
his  machine  guns  under  particularly  difficult  con- 
ditions. Opposed  by  superior  forces,  his  utter  in- 
difference to  personal  danger  furnished  an  example 
which  inspired  his  men  to  success.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Anna  T.  Fay,  wife,  2424  South  Rosewood 
Street,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

FAZLER,  ROBERT     .      .      Private  (First  Class) 

Company  L,  312th  Infantry.    For  extraordinary 

heroism  in  action  in  Grand-Prl,  France,  October  22, 

1918.    After  delivering  a  message  to  his  battalion 


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headquarters,  passing  through  the  main  street  of 
Grand-Pre,  which  was  being  enfiladed  by  a  terrific 
enemy  fire,  Pvt.  Fazler  went  to  the  rescue  of  a  com- 
rade who  had  fallen  under  the  direct  fire  and  obser- 
vation of  the  enemy,  notwithstanding  the  warning 
that  to  go  to  the  man's  aid  would  mean  certain 
death  to  him.  He  gave  the  wounded  man  first-aid 
treatment  and  successfully  carried  him  to  a  place  of 
safety.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Elsie  Snable,  sister, 
36H  Bloomfield  Avenue,  Newark,  N.  J. 

FEATHERS,  EARL  H Sergeant 

Medical  Detachment,  9th  Machine  Gun  Battal- 
ion. For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Bois 
de  Cunel,  France,  October  12-15,  1918.  Sergt. 
Feathers,  with  utter  disregard  of  his  personal  safety, 
voluntarily  made  five  trips  into  No  Man's  Land 
under  heavy  artillery  and  machine-gun  fire,  bring- 
ing in  wounded.  On  another  occasion  he  went 
through  a  barrage  in  order  to  replenish  the  front 
line  medical  supply.  Home  address,  Harry  T. 
Feathers,  Dover  Plains,  N.  Y. 

FEB.  ELMER  E Private 

Company  F,  28th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Soisspns,  France,  July  19, 
1918.  He  advanced  on  machine-gun  snipers  on  the 
Paris-Soissons  road,  showing  exceptional  bravery 
by  reaching  the  machine-gun  and  killing  the  snipers 
with  hand  grenades  and  automatic  rifle.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Elmer  Feb.  mother,  4054  Garfield  Ave- 
nue, St.  Louis,  Mo. 

FEEGAL,  JOHN  R.  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
102d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Vaux,  France,  July  20,  1918.  When  his 
company  was  held  up  by  a  machine-gun  he  went 
ahead  under  fire  alone  and  killed  the  machine-gun 
operator  with  his  pistol,  thereby  enabling  his  com- 
pany to  continue  the  advance.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Carrie  Feegal,  wife,  31  Park  street,  Meriden, 
Conn. 

FEIGLE,  WILLIAM  M Sergeant 

Headquarters,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Beaumont, 
France,  November  10,  1918.  While  an  ammunition 
train  was  passing  through  a  town,  one  of  the  trucks 
was  struck  by  a  shell  and  set  on  fire.  The  blazing 
truck  was  abandoned,  and,  knowing  that  it  would 
soon  explode  and  kill  all  those  in  the  vicinity, 
Sergt.  Feigle  jumped  on  the  truck  and  drove  it  to 
the  outskirts  of  the  town,  thereby  saving  the  lives 
of  at  least  35  people.  Home  address,  Charles  Fei- 
gle, friend,  2405^  P  Street,  Galveston,  Texas. 

FEINBERG,  HIRCHE  J Private 

Deceased.  Medical  Detachment,  4th  Infantry. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Cunel, 
France,  October  6,  1918.  After  all  the  officers  had 
noncommissioned  officers  of  the  company  to  which 
he  was  attached  had  become  casualties,  with  the 
exception  of  the  company  commander,  Pvt.  Fein- 
berg  voluntarily  assisted  in  reorganizing  the  com- 
pany and  holding  the  men  together,  continually 
going  up  and  down  along  the  line  under  the  severe 
enemy  fire  until  he  was  killed.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs. 
Senie  Feinberg,  wife,  34  Avenue  De  Couberoie, 
Asnieres,  Seine,  France. 

FELAND,  LOGAN Colonel 

U.  S.  M.  C.  During  the  operations  at  Bois  de 
Belleau,  June  6-14,  1918,  he  distinguished  himself 
by  his  energy,  courage,  and  disregard  for  personal 
safety  in  voluntarily  leading  troops  into  action 
through  heavy  artillery  and  machine-gun  fire.  His 
efforts  contributed  largely  to  our  successes  at  this 
point.  Home  address,  Washington,  D.  C. 

FELITTO,  CARMINE Corporal 

Company  D,  308th  Infantry.    For  extraordinary 


heroism  in  action  near  Binarville,  France,  October 
4,  1918.  When  his  platoon  leader  and  a  small  de- 
tachment of  men  were  surrounded  by  the  enemy 
and  subjected  to  a  terrific  artillery  and  machine- 
gun  fire,  Corpl.  Felitto  volunteered  and  brought  a 
message  from  his  lieutenant  to  the  company  com- 
mander, bravely  making  his  way  through  the  enemy 
lines,  despite  the  fact  that  he  had  seen  other  men 
killed  while  making  the  attempt.  He  brought  the 
first  message  from  the  detachment,  which  had  been 
cut  off  from  the  company  for  18  hours.  Home  ad- 
dress, Pasquale  Felitto,  father,  130  Baxter  Street, 
New  York  City. 

FENTON,  NEAL  D Corporal 

Deceased.  Medical  Detachment,  26th  Infantry. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Verdun, 
France,  October  9,  1918.  Corpl.  Fenton  volun- 
teered and  went  forward  in  the  face  of  direct  con- 
centrated machine-gun  fire  to  the  rescue  of  a 
wounded  man.  He  was  killed  while  attempting  this 
rescue.  Next  of  kin,  Clarence  T.  Fenton,  622  West 
B  Street,  Hutchinson,  Kansas. 

FENWICK,  EDWARD  G Private 

Unit  517,  U.  S.  Ambulance  Service,  attached  to 
French  Army.  On  the  morning  of  June  7,  1918,  near 
Abeele,  France,  after  having  suffered  severe  injur- 
ies, with  no  thought  of  himself,  he  walked  some 
distance  to  camp  and  procured  assistance  for  the 
three  wounded  soldiers  whom  he  had  removed  from 
his  car  after  it  had  been  struck  by  a  high-explosive 
shell.  Home  address,  E.  T.  Fenwick,  East  Falls 
Church,  Va. 


FERGUSEN,  GEORGE  H.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
6th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Romagne,  France,  October  14,  1918. 
After  being  painfully  wounded  in  the  leg  early  in 
the  attack,  Lieut.  Fergusen  continued  forward, 
leading  his  platoon  through  an  unusually  heavy 
artillery  and  machine-gun  fire.  Later  he  left  a  shell 
hole  in  which  he  had  taken  refuge  and  administered 
first  aid  to  soldiers  who  had  fallen  near  him,  until 
forced  to  abandon  his  work  because  of  exhaustion. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  G.  F.  Fergusen,  East  Main 
Street,  Newark,  Del. 

FERGUSON,  DOUGALD  ....  Sergeant 
Machine  Gun  Company,  126th  Infantry.  When 
the  infantry  on  his  right  was  held  up  by  fire  from  an 
enemy  machine-gun  at  Cierges,  northeast  of  Cha- 
teau-Thierry, France,  August  1,  1918,  he  seized  a 
rifle  and  rushed  around  the  flank  of  the  enemy's 
position,  bayonetting  two  of  the  machine-gun 
crew  and  shooting  the  third,  thus  enabling  the  in- 
fantry to  advance.  Home  address,  Katherine  Fer- 
guson, mother,  604  Evans  Street,  S.  E.,  Grand  Rap- 
ids, Mich. 

FERGUSON,  EUGENE  R.  .  .  .  Corporal 
Company  G,  137th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Montrebeau  Woods,  France, 
September  29,  1918.  It  was  here  on  September  29, 
Corporal  Otis  Heberly  was  shot  through  the  leg 
by  a  machine-gun  bullet.  He  fell  out  in  an  open 
stretch  swept  by  heavy  machine-gun  and  shell  fire. 
It  was  here  that  Corporal  Eugene  Ferguson  crawled 
out  and  started  back  with  him,  receiving  a  machine- 
gun  wound  through  the  abdomen  while  in  the  act. 
It  was  here  that  First  Sergeant  Clarence  Gooch 
and  Sergeant  Irvin  Cowger,  disregarding  all  risks, 
moved  out  and  with  a  rudely  constructed  litter, 
brought  him  back  to  safety.  For  these  gallant 
deeds,  Corporal  Ferguson  was  awarded  the  Dis- 
tinguished Service  Cross,  and  Sergeant  Gooch 
and  Cowger  were  cited  by  General  Pershing  for 
exceptional  bravery.  Home  address,  R.  A.  Fer- 
guson, father,  Minneapolis,  Kansas. 


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FERGUSON,  GEORGE  L.     .      .      . 

.  .  .  .  Sergeant  (First  Class) 
306th  Field  Signal  Battalion.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  Manhuelles,  France, 
November  9,  1918.  While  making  a  reconnaissance 
of  the  enemy's  advanced  positions,  Sergt.  Ferguson, 
alone,  routed  a  German  machine-gun  squad,  who 
were  setting  up  a  machine-gun  along  a  road  over 
which  our  troops  were  advancing.  He  continued 
the  reconnaissance  with  the  battalion  commander 
until  the  latter  was  fatally  wounded,  and  then  as- 
sisted him  to  a  dressing  station,  being  subjected  to 
heavy  machine-gun  fire  the  entire  time.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Minnie  H.  Ferguson,  mother,  R.  F.  D. 
No.  4,  Elyria,  Ohio. 

FERGUSON,  JOHN  E Corporal 

Company  H,  115th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Samogneux,  France,  October 
8-29,  1918.  Throughout  the  offensive  east  of  the 
Meuse,  near  Samogneux,  Corpl.  Ferguson  displayed 
exceptional  bravery  and  endurance  as  a  battalion 
runner,  repeatedly  carrying  important  messages 
through  intense  artillery  and  machine-gun  fire  after 
other  runners  had  been  killed  in  traversing  the  same 
routes.  On  numerous  occasions  he  alone  was  re- 
sponsible for  the  maintenance  of  both  forward  and 
rear  liaison.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Mamie  Ferguson, 
wife,  101  West  88th  Street,  New  York  City. 


FERGUSON,  JOSEPH  A.  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  Company  H,  110th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Varennes, 
France,  September  26,  1918.  Lieut.  Ferguson  was 
engaged  in  "mopping  up"  the  town,  when  he  dis- 
covered a  considerable  force  of  the  enemy  coming 
from  dugouts  and  taking  up  positions  in  the  rear  of 
the  front  line  with  machine-guns  and  anti-tank  guns 
from  which  they  fired  upon  the  front  line  and  almost 
immediately  destroyed  five  tanks.  Realizing  at 
once  the  heavy  casualties  that  might  be  caused  to 
our  troops  and  the  impossibility  of  further  advance 
by  the  front  line,  with  this  enemy  force  in  its  rear, 
Lieut.  Ferguson,  on  his  own  initiative,  assembled  a 
portion  of  his  men,  skillfully  conducted  them  to  a 
point  on  the  eastern  edge  of  the  town,  thence  tow- 
ards the  west,  and  captured  the  entire  enemy  forces, 
consisting  of  about  20  officers  and  over  100  men, 
thus  enabling  the  front  line  to  continue  its  advance. 
For  the  following  act  of  heroism  near  Courmont  on 
July  30,  1918,  Lieut.  Ferguson  is  awarded  an  oak 
Leaf  Cluster  to  be  worn  with  the  Distinguished- 
Service  Cross:  As  he  was  re-forming  his  platoon  in  a 
sunken  road  after  a  withdrawal,  Lieut.  Ferguson 
went  forward  under  enemy  machine-gun  and  sniper 
fire  and  carried  to  shelter  a  severely  wounded  sol- 
dier. Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Elizabeth  Ferguson,  wife, 
3715  North  16th  Street,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

FERGUSON,  LLOYD  L Sergeant 

Company  L,  llth  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Brandeville,  France,  Novem- 
ber 8-9,  1918.  After  leading  his  platoon  against  a 
superior  number  of  the  enemy,  Sergt.  Ferguson  was 
wounded  and  taken  to  an  aid  station,  where  he  was 
ordered  evacuated.  He  refused,  and  rejoined  his 
company  the  following  day,  and  was  again  wounded 
while  advancing  at  the  head  of  his  platoon.  Next  of 
kin,  Harry  Ferguson,  father,  R.  F.  D.  No.  1,  Chat- 
field,  Minn. 


FERGUSON,  WILLIAM  J.  .  .  .  Corporal 
Company  A,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Ville  Montrey, 
France,  November  10,  1918.  Corpl.  Ferguson  and 
companion  went  out  ahead  of  the  line  and  silenced  a 
machine-gun  which  threatened  to  hold  up  the  ad- 
vance of  his  company.  Home  address,  J.  S.  Fer- 
guson, 3207  West  97th  Street,  Cleveland,  Ohio. 


FERRELL,  WILLIAM  M.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Medical  Detachment,  llth  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Verdun,  France, 
November  5,  1918.  While  rendering  first  aid  under 
terrific  fire,  Pvt.  Ferrell  was  severely  wounded.  In 
spite  of  his  injury,  he  continued  to  dress  the  wounds 
of  a  comrade,  after  which  he  helped  him  back  to  the 
first-aid  station.  Even  after  returning,  he  displayed 
more  interest  in  the  wounds  of  another  than  he  did 
in  caring  for  his  own  wounds.  Next  of  kin.  Mrs. 
Sallie  Ferrell,  mother,  Ashland,  Miss. 

FERRENBACH,  LEO  C.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Air  Service.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action 
near  Ansauville,  France,  July  22,  1918.  Lieut.  Fer- 
renbach,  a  balloon  observer,  was  conducting  an  im- 
portant surveillance  of  his  sector  when  at  an  alti- 
tude of  800  meters  successive  attacks  were  made 
upon  the  balloon  by  enemy  planes.  This  officer  re- 
fused to  leave  his  post  and  continued  his  work  with 
strong  enemy  patrols  hovering  above  him  until  one 
of  the  hostile  machines  dived  and  set  fire  to  the  bal- 
loon. After  he  had  jumped  in  his  parachute,  the 
burning  balloon  fell  and  barely  missed  him.  Lieut. 
Ferrenbach  immediately  reascended  while  enemy 
patrols  were  still  in  the  vicinity.  Home  address, 
Edward  J.  Ferrenbach,  father,  5441  Bartmer  Ave- 
nue, St.  Louis,  Mo. 

FERRY,  BRADFORD Private 

Company  E,  115th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Montagne,  France,  October 
17,  1918.  After  three  men  of  his  carrying  party  had 
been  wounded  and  the  others  scattered  by  shell  fire, 
Pvt.  Ferry  organized  a  second  detail  which  he  led 
through  heavy  shell  fire  to  his  company  kitchen 
cook  and  returned  after  dark  with  rations  for  the 
men  in  the  front  line.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Mar- 
garet Ferry,  mother,  Elkton,  Md. 

FESSELMEYER,  W.  T.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
4th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Grand  Ballois  Farm,  France,  July  14-15, 
1918.  On  the  night  of  July  14-15  Lieut.  Fesselmeyer 
continually  exposed  himself  to  heavy  gas  and  shell 
fire  while  caring  for  wounded  until  he  was  overcome 
by  gas  and  exhaustion.  Home  address,  Mrs.  W.  T. 
Fesselmeyer,  wife,  171  East  99th  Street,  New  York 
City. 

FIECHTER,  WALTER  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
109th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  St.  Agnan,  France,  July  16,  1918.  Al- 
though painfully  wounded  at  the  start  of  an  attack, 
he  refused  to  be  evacuated,  but  continued  to  lead 
his  platoon  forward  until  ordered  to  withdraw.  His 
courage  was  an  inspiration  to  his  command.  Home 
address,  Frederich  Fiechter,  father,  426  East  Mt. 
Airy  Avenue,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

FIELDS,  JAMES  O Corporal 

Deceased.  Company  D,  130th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  at  Fresnes-en-Woerve, 
France,  November  10, 1918.  With  utter  disregard  of 
his  personal  danger  Corpl.  Fields  went  into  an  intens 
enemy  barrage  to  rescue  a  wounded  soldier.  While 
accomplishing  this  heroic  feat  he  was  seriously 
wounded.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Ida  Fields,  mother, 
R.  F.  D.  No.  5,  Loogootee,  Ind. 

FIGGINS,  CHARLES  R Corporal 

Company  K,  364th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Eclisfontaine,  France,  Sep- 
tember 28,  1918.  Responding  to  a  call  for  volun- 
teers, Corpl.  Figgins,  with  five  others,  advanced 
400  yards  beyond  their  front  to  bring  in  wounded 
comrades.  They  succeeded  in  rescuing  seven  of 
their  men,  also  in  bringing  in  the  dead  body  of  a 
lieutenant,  while  exposed  to  terrific  machine-gun 
fire.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Chrissie  Figgins,  mother, 
319  Colorado  Street,  Sawtelle,  Cal. 


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FIIGEN,  PETER Private 

Company  D,  311th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Vieville-en-Hay,  France, 
September  23-24,  1918.  On  the  night  of  September 
23-24,  Pvt.  Fiigen  repeatedly  carried  messages  be- 
bween  his  company  and  battalion  headquarters 
through  a  heavy  barrage,  until  completely  exhaust- 
ed. On  the  morning  of  September  26,  he  volun- 
teered and  carried  an  important  message  to  battal- 
ion headquarters  through  a  heavy  machine-gun  fire. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  William  Owens,  aunt,  281  Mc- 
Clellen  Street,  Perth  Amboy,  N.  J. 

FILIPPI,  JEAN Corporal 

French  Army.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion at  Magenta  Farm,  France,  November  3,  1918. 
While  engaged  in  maintaining  liaison  with  American 
troops,  Corpl.  Filippi  repeatedly  passed  through  the 
enemy's  lines.  At  one  time  he  was  attacked  and 
almost  captured  by  several  Germans,  but  after  a 
hand-to-hand  struggle  he  succeeded  in  freeing  him- 
self and  continuing  on  his  mission. 

FILLINGEM,  LINNIE  G Cook 

Deceased.  Company  H,  167th  Infantry.  In  the 
action  of  March  5,  1918,  near  Pexonne,  France,  he 
displayed  courageous  devotion  to  duty  by  remain- 
ing at  his  post  under  heavy  fire  and  after  being 
wounded.  Died  from  wounds  received,  March  6, 
1918.  Next  of  kin,  G.  L.  Fillingem,  father,  Route  4, 
Coffee  County,  Ala. 

FILLY  AW,  WALTER  J.  Private  (First  Class) 
Medical  Detachment,  4th  Infantry.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  Cunel,  France, 
October  5,  1918.  Having  been  wounded  and  or- 
dered to  the  rear,  Private  Fillyaw  nevertheless  con- 
tinued to  administer  first-aid  treatment  to  other 
wounded  men  under  constant  shell  fire,  until  he  was 
wounded  a  second  time,  when  he  was  evacuated, 
despite  his  protests.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Sadye  I. 
Fillyaw,  wife,  111  S.  Church  Street,  Union,  S.  C. 

FINCH,  ROBERT  L.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Adjutant,  3d  Battalion,  372d  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Bussy  Farm- 
France,  September  28,  1918.  He  voluntarily  led  a 
portion  of  the  first  attacking  wave  over  the  enemy's 
position  in  the  face  of  intense  artillery  and  machine- 
gun  fire.  Later  he,  in  company  with  another  officer, 
voluntarily  advanced  under  heavy  fire  to  the  enemy's 
wire  and  cut  an  opening  for  the  passage  of  our 
troops.  Home  address,  G.  R.  Finch,  father,  Tempe, 
Ariz. 

FINK,  WILLIAM  W Private 

Battery  A,  124th  Field  Artillery.  For  extraor- 
dinary heroism  in  action  near  Remonville,  France, 
October  31,  1918.  Pvt.  Fink,  a  driver,  was  seriously 
wounded  by  shell  fire  while  going  forward  to  the 
front  line  infantry  trenches  with  his  platoon,  but  he 
remained  at  his  post,  refusing  to  seek  medical  atten- 
tion until  he  fell  from  his  horse,  exhausted.  Home 
address,  Joseph  B.  Fink,  father,  1800  Whittier 
Avenue,  Springfield,  111. 

FINKLE,  BURR Private 

Company  K,  165th  Infantry.  Near  Villers-sur- 
Fere,  France,  on  July  28,  1918,  he  saw  six  Germans 
about  to  make  a  prisoner  of  his  corporal,  who  had 
been  severely  wounded  in  the  ankle.  He  called  a 
comrade  and  advanced  on  the  Germans,  killing  two 
of  them,  and  took  the  other  four  prisoners,  returned 
with  his  corporal  safely  to  our  lines.  Home  address, 
George  Finkle,  Hurleyville,  N.  Y. 

FINLEY,  ARCHIE  J Corporal 

Company  K,  125th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Gesnes,  France,  October  9, 
1918.  In  the  fighting  near  Gesnes,  Corporal  Fin- 


ley's  platoon  became  isolated  in  a  position  far  in 
advance  of  the  rest  of  his  company.  In  order  to 
obtain  liaison,  Corporal  Finley  twice  voluntarily 
carried  messages  from  his  platoon  to  the  remainder 
of  the  company.  In  order  to  do  this,  it  was  neces- 
sary to  cross  two  stretches  which  were  entirely 
open  to  the  enemy's  fire.  In  spite  of  this.  Corporal 
Finley  carried  out  his  mission  successfully  and  com- 
pleted plans  for  the  withdrawal  of  the  platoon  that 
night.  During  the  withdrawal  of  the  platoon, 
Corporal  Finley  repeatedly  returned  to  search  for 
wounded  men,  whom  he  carried  on  his  back  to  a 
place  of  safety.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Maggie 
Finley,  mother,  Winter,  Mich. 

FINN,  HENRY Private 

Deceased.  Medical  Detachment,  4th  Infantry. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Les  Fran- 
quettes  Farm,  France,  July  23,  1918.  Despite  the 
severe  bombardment  of  machine  guns,  Pvt.  Finn 
went  into  an  open  field  to  administer  aid  to  wounded 
officers  and  men.  He  was  killed  while  rendering 
aid  to  these  men.  Home  address,  Michael  Finn, 
father,  Portal,  N.  Dak. 

FINN,  JOHN  J Mechanic 

Company  G,  105th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  east  of  Ronssoy,  France,  Septem- 
ber 20,  1918.  During  the  operations  against  the 
Hindenburg  line  he  left  shelter  and  went  forward 
under  heavy  shell  and  machine-gun  fire  and  rescued 
five  wounded  soldiers.  While  in  the  performance 
of  this  gallant  act  he  and  another  soldier  attacked 
an  enemy  dugout,  killing  two  of  the  enemy  and  tak- 
ing one  prisoner.  This  courageous  act  set  a  splendid 
example  to  all.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Grace  Finn,  62 
Grove  Avenue,  New  Rochelle,  N.  Y. 

FINNEGAN,  ROBERT  ....  Corporal 
Deceased.  Company  A,  28th  Infantry.  On  May 
27-28,  1918,  at  Cantigny,  France,  although  mortally 
wounded  he  concealed  that  fact,  encouraged  his  men 
by  his  example  of  fortitude,  and  continued  to  fire  his 
automatic  rifle  until  he  became  exhausted.  Next  of 
kin,  Hugh  Finnegan,  father,  1712  Davis  Street, 
Pittsburgh,  Pa. 

FINNERTY,  BERNARD  R.  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Deceased.  Company  H,  165th  Infantry.  He 
bravely  attacked  a  group  of  the  enemy  without  as- 
sistance in  a  bayou  near  Auberive,  France,  July  16, 
1918,  and  drove  them  out,  thereby  saving  his  unit 
from  surprise  attack.  While  engaged  in  this  coura- 
geous enterprise  he  was  killed.  Next  of  kin,  Ber- 
nard Finnerty,  uncle,  593  West  178th  Street,  New 
York  City. 

FIORENTINO,  ANTHONY  .  .  .  Private 
Deceased.  Company  L,  110th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Magneux, 
France,  August  25,  1918.  Volunteering  to  locate 
an  enemy  machine-gun  nest  which  was  inflicting 
heavy  casualties  on  our  forces,  Private  Fiorentino 
advanced  alone  and  by  drawing  the  enemy  fire 
enabled  his  company  to  destroy  the  nest  and  con- 
tinue the  advance.  In  exposing  himself  to  the 
hostile  fire,  this  gallant  soldier  was  fatally  wounded 
and  died  on  the  field  shortly  afterward.  Next  of 
kin,  Frank  Fiorentino,  father,  110  Furnace  Street, 
Ransom,  Pa. 

FIORITO,  DIONIGO Private 

Company  M,  9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Tuilerie  Farm,  France,  No- 
vember 4,  1918.  After  many  of  the  stretcher  bear- 
ers had  become  casualties,  Pvt.  Fiorito,  without 
assistance,  carried  many  of  his  wounded  comrades  to 
the  rear,  through  heavy  machine-gun  and  shell  fire. 
Home  address,  Catherine  Fiorito  S.  Pietro,  mother, 
Guarano  Province,  Coesenza,  Italy. 


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FISCHER,  ROBERT  McC.  .  .  .  Corporal 
Deceased.  20th  Company,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S. 
M.  C.  Killed  in  action  at  Chateau-Thierry,  France, 
June  6,  1918,  he  gave  the  supreme  proof  of  that 
extraordinary  heroism  which  will  serve  as  an  ex- 
ample to  hitherto  untried  troops.  Next  of  kin,  Miss 
Minna  Fischer,  aunt,  2113  Harriet  Avenue,  Minne- 
apolis, Minn. 

FISHER,  AARON  R.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
366th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Lesseux,  France,  September  3,  1918. 
Lieut.  Fisher  showed  exceptional  bravery  in  action 
when  his  position  was  raided  by  a  superior  force  of 
the  enemy  by  directing  his  men  and  refusing  to 
leave  his  position,  although  he  was  severely  wound- 
ed. He  and  his  men  continued  to  fight  the  enemy 
until  the  latter  were  beaten  off  by  counterattack. 
Home  address,  Benjamin  Fisher,  father,  General 
Delivery,  Lyles,  Ind. 

FISHER,  FRANK  J.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  355th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Beauclair,  France,  Novem- 
ber 3-4,  1918.  Largely  as  a  result  of  his  personal 
bravery  he  advanced  our  front  line  a  distance  of 
two  kilometers,  going  out  in  advance  and  captur- 
ing two  German  machine-guns  and  killing  the 
crews.  When  his  line  was  later  halted  by  heavy 
fire,  he  exposed  himself  fearlessly  in  passing  among 
his  men  to  steady  them  and  direct  the  consolida- 
tion of  the  position  they  held.  While  so  doing  he 
was  mortally  wounded.  Next  of  kin,  William  M. 
Fisher,  father,  2010  North  Fifth  Street,  Kansas 
City,  Mo. 

FISHER,  RUSSELL  S Captain 

61st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Dun-Sur-Meuse,  France,  November  4-5, 
1918.  After  all  means  of  conveyance  across  the 
canal  had  been  destroyed  by  enemy  shell  fire,  Capt. 
Fisher  bravely  called  on  his  company  to  swim,  he 
himself  leading  his  men  into  the  water.  The  suc- 
cessful accomplishment  of  this  task  made  it  possi- 
ble for  him  to  attack  and  capture  the  height  of  the 
east  side  of  the  river  and  drive  out  the  enemy,  who 
were  holding  the  bridgehead.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
A.  O.  Fisher,  mother,  445  Barry  Avenue,  Chicago,  III. 

FISKE,  NEWELL  R Captain 

Deceased.  7th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Fossoy,  France,  July  15, 
1918.  Capt.  Fiske  fearlessly  led  his  troops  in  a 
counterattack  through  intense  artillery  fire,  inspir- 
ing his  men  by  his  gallant  conduct.  He  lost  his  life 
while  in  the  performance  of  this  act.  Next  of  kin, 
H.  M.  Fiske,  father,  301  Prospect  Street,  Cranford, 
N.  J. 

FITZGERALD,  HOWARD  P.  ...  Private 
Deceased.  Company  L,  104th  Infantry.  He 
displayed  coolness,  courage,  and  the  spirit  of  self- 
sacrifice  in  action  of  April  10,  1918,  digging  out  a 
buried  comrade  while  under  heavy  fire,  persisting  in 
his  work  until  he  received  a  mortal  wound,  of 
which  he  died  April  11,  1918.  Next  of  kin,  Michael 
Fitzgerald,  brother,  47  Moreland  Street,  Spring- 
field, Mass. 

FITZGERALD,  ROBERT  J.  .  .  .  Private 
U.  S.  Ambulance  Service,  Section  625,  with  French 
Army.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Soissons,  France,  September  3,  1918.  His  ambu- 
lance broke  down  while  he  was  on  his  way  to  an  ad- 
vanced post  along  a  road  then  under  steady  ma- 
chine-gun fire.  In  spite  of  the  enemy  fire,  he  at- 
tempted to  repair  the  machine,  but  was  unable  to 
do  so.  Securing  assistance,  he  repaired  it  under  fire 
in  full  view  of  the  enemy  and  continued  to  make  re- 
peated trips  with  wounded  through  machine-gun 


and  artillery  bombardment.     Home  address,  Mrs. 
John  Fitzgerald,  6601  Watt  Avenue,  Ben  Avon,  Pa. 

FITZPATRICK,  MICHAEL  F.  .  .  Sergeant 
Company  L,  165th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Landres  et  St.  Georges, 
France,  October  14,  1918.  After  his  platoon  com- 
mander had  been  killed,  Sergt.  Fitzpatrick  took 
command  of  the  platoon.  Although  painfully 
wounded  in  the  arm  early  in  the  engagement  and 
constantly  exposed  to  intense  machine-gun  and 
artillery  fire  and  gas,  he  remained  at  his  post  di- 
recting and  encouraging  his  men  until  his  platoon 
was  relieved  late  that  night,  when  he  was  evacu- 
ated. Home  address,  Cornelius  Fitzpatrick,  father, 
80  Visitation  Place,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 

FITZSIMMONS,  THOMAS  E.  .  .  Sergeant 
Headquarters  Company,  165th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Landres-et-St. 
Georges,  France,  October  15,  1918.  Running  for- 
ward to  a  slope  just  above  the  enemy's  wire,  Sergt. 
Fitzsimmons,  although  exposing  himself  to  direct 
fire  of  all  kinds,  was  able  to  conduct  such  an  effective 
fire  with  his  trench  mortars,  that  a  threatened  en- 
emy counterattack  was  broken  up.  Home  address, 
Michael  A.  Fitzsimmons,  108  Academy  Street, 
South  Orange,  N.  J. 

FLAGG,  DANIEL  S Private 

Company  M,  131st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Meuse,  Argonne,  France, 
September  26,  1918.  With  three  other  soldiers  he 
crawled  across  an  open  field,  subjected  to  heavy  ma- 
chine-gun and  artillery  fire,  for  200  yards,  to  flank 
three  enemy  emplacements  which  were  holding  up 
the  advance.  This  volunteer  patrol  captured  the 
machine-gun  positions,  killing  seven  and  capturing 
23  of  the  enemy.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  D.  S.  Flagg, 
wife,  1511  East  Marquette  Road,  Chicago,  111. 

FLANNERY,  HARRY  E Sergeant 

Company  D,  341st  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  in  the  Bois  de 
Bantheville,  France,  November  1,  1918.  During 
heavy  enemy  shell  fire  he  kept  excellent  control 
over  his  gun  section  and,  when  severely  wounded, 
refused  to  be  cared  for  until  other  men  received  first 
aid.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Margie  Siewrdson, 
Brown  Valley,  Minn. 

FLANNERY,  WALTER  R.  .  First  Lieutenant 
Infantry.  At  great  peril  to  his  life  on  the  night  of 
June,  1918,  he  voluntarily  swam  the  River  Marne, 
near  Sauvigny,  France,  and  brought  back  a  wound- 
ed French  soldier,  who,  having  escaped  from  his 
German  captors,  was  unable  to  return  to  his  own 
lines.  Home  address,  J.  Rogers  Flannery,  brother, 
Vanadium  Building,  Pittsburgh,  Pa. 

FLEESON,  HOWARD  T.  .  First  Lieutenant 
Signal  Corps  Observer,  12th  Aero  Squadron.  For 
the  following  act  of  extraordinary  heroism  in  action 
near  Buzancy,  France,  October  30,  1918.  Lieut. 
Fleeson  is  awarded  a  bronze  oak  leaf,  to  be  worn  on 
the  distinguished-service  cross,  awarded  him  Octo- 
ber 3,  1918.  This  officer  accompanied  a  formation 
of  nine  planes  on  a  photographic  mission  in  German 
territory;  six  planes  turned  back  before  reaching 
the  enemy  line,  and  the  remaining  three  were  at- 
tacked by  18  Fokker-type  planes  when  they  had 
penetrated  12  kilometers  into  the  enemy  country. 
After  his  two  companions,  whom  he  tried  to  assist, 
were  shot  down,  Lieut.  Fleeson  fought  his  way  back 
to  his  own  lines,  destroying  two  enemy  planes  in  the 
combat.  Home  address,  W.  H.  Fleeson,  brother, 
Sterling,  Kansas. 

FLEET,  GEORGE  T Captain 

26th  Infantry.  Amid  showers  of  machine-gun 
bullets  and  artillery  shells  of  all  calibers,  at  Berzy- 


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le-Sec,  France,  July  21, 1918,  he  gallantly  proceeded 
to  the  front  lines  for  vital  information  needed  by  the 
division  commander,  and  accomplished  his  mission 

Home  address,  Mrs.  G.  T.  Fleet,  703  13th  Street! 
Douglas,  Ariz. 

FLEGLE,  FRANK  H Private 

Company  L,  315th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Nantillois,  France,  Septem- 
ber 29,  1918.  When  his  platoon  had  been  prdered 
to  cover  because  of  the  annihilating  machine-gun 
and  artillery  fire,  Pvt.  Flegle  accompanied  another 
soldier  to  the  rescue  of  a  comrade  who  was  lying 
300  yards  distant.  The  journey  was  made  through 
heavy  and  continuous  fire,  but  Pvt.  Flegle,  with  his 
fellow  soldier,  succeeded  in  beinging  their  wounded 
comrade  to  safety.  Home  address,  Harry  Flegle, 
brother,  1818  Wharton  Street,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

FLEISCHMAN,  FRANK  F.  .  .  .  Private 
Deceased.  Company  K,  115th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Balschwiller, 
Alsace,  August  30, 1918.  After  a  raid  against  enemy 
trenches,  he  volunteered  to  accompany  his  platoon 
leader  into  No  Man's  Land  to  rescue  a  missing 
member  of  the  platoon  who  had  been  wounded. 
While  engaged  in  this  courageous  duty  he  was  mor- 
tally wounded.  Next  of  kin,  Charles  Fleischman, 
brother,  Chesaco  Park,  Back  River,  Ind. 


FLEITZ,  MORRIS  F. 


Private 


Headquarters  Company,  6th  Regiment,  U.  S. 
M.  C.  He  showed  extraordinary  heroism  and  faith- 
fulness in  the  face  of  great  danger,  remaining  on 
arduous  duty  without  rest  for  two  days,  under 
constant  fire,  to  supply  his  battalion  with  rations 
and  ammunition  on  June  9-10,  1918,  and  in  the  at- 
tack on  Bois  de  Belleau,  France.  He  made  two 
trips  with  ammunition  in  broad  daylight  and  in 
plain  view  of  the  enemy  and  carried  ammunition 
across  the  field  under  heavy  shell  fire.  Home  ad- 
dress, Venzing  Fleitz,  father,  1848  Frankfort  Ave- 
nue, Louisville,  Ky. 

FLEMING,  PATRICK  E Private 

Company  M,  138th  Infantry.  He  bravely  at- 
tempted to  pick  up  and  throw  away  near  Oderon- 
Alsace,  on  July  12,  1918,  a  live  grenade  that  had 
fallen  among  five  soldiers,  but  because  of  irregular- 
ities of  the  trench  he  could  not  reach  it  before  it 
burst.  He  thrust  his  foot  on  it,  thereby  saving  his 
companions  from  death  or  injury  but  causing 
wounds  that  necessitated  amputation  of  the  foot. 
Home  address,  Joseph  F.  Fleming,  father,  6162 
Bartmer  Avenue,  St.  Louis,  Mo. 

FLEMING,  SAMUEL  WILSON,  JR.  .  Major 
315th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Beaumont,  France,  November  9,  1918. 
On  the  night  of  November  9,  he  received  a  serious 
and  painful  wound  from  a  high-explosive  shell,  but 
refused  to  be  evacuated,  and  continued  in  command 
of  his  battalion  until  the  signing  of  the  armistice  on 
November  11.  He  was  exposed  not  only  to  heavy 
enemy  fire  but  to  severe  weather  conditions  as  well. 
Home  address.  Mrs.  Samuel  W.  Fleming,  Jr., 
wife,  Bellefonte,  Pa. 

FLEMING,  THOMAS  W.  ....  Corporal 
Company  G,  128th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Romagne  and  Bantheville, 
France,  October  14,  1918.  When  the  advance  was 
held  up  by  fire  from  an  enemy  machine  gun,  Corp. 
Fleming,  with  utter  disregard  of  personal  danger, 
rushed  out  alone  in  the  face  of  terrific  machine-gun 
and  shell  fire,  attacked  the  machine-gun  nest,  kill- 
ing the  gunner,  capturing  the  four  remaining  mem- 
bers of  the  crew  and  bringing  them  back  to  our 
lines.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary  Fleming,  mother. 
Route  2,  Merrill,  Mich. 


FLETCHER,  ALLEN Captain 

362d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  at  Gesnes,  France,  September  29,  1918. 
Although  he  was  severely  wounded,  he  continued 
to  lead  his  company  in  the  assault  of  Gesnes;  then, 
much  weakened  by  his  wound,  he  reorganized  his 
company  and  directed  its  employment  as  a  cover- 
ing detachment  in  the  withdrawal.  He  remained 
with  his  company  until  ordered  to  leave  his  post 
and  received  medical  treatment.  He  showed 
throughout  the  engagement  a  devotion  to  duty 
only  exceeded  by  his  utter  disregard  of  personal 
safety.  Home  address,  L.  D.  Fletcher,  1500  West 
Twentieth  Street,  Los  Angeles,  Calif. 

FLETCHER,  LEE  C.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased,  lllth  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Fismette,  France,  August 
10-13,  1918.  When  his  battalion  was  attacked  by 
a  greatly  superior  force,  Lieut.  Fletcher,  intelli- 
gence officer,  organized  a  detachment  and  success- 
fully defended  an  important  position.  Later,  when 
our  barrage  was  falling  short,  he  voluntarily  carried 
a  message  to  the  artillery  for  the  purpose  of  correct- 
ing the  fire.  Home  address,  George  Fletcher,  father, 
Wellsburg,  N.  Y. 

FLETCHER,  HARRY  B Corporal 

Company  F,  6th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  After 
being  severely  wounded  in  the  capture  of  Bouresche, 
France,  June  6,  1918,  he  refused  to  go  to  the  rear  for 
treatment,  but  remained  at  his  post  and  urged  on 
his  men  to  renewed  efforts.  Home  address, 
Harry  Fletcher,  father,  167  Third  Avenue,  Salt 
Lake  City,  Utah. 

FLETCHER,  JEFFERSON  B.  First  Lieutenant 
United  States  Ambulance  Unit  517.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action,  October  6,  1918.  He 
was  on  his  way  to  establish  an  advance  aid  station 
during  a  heavy  bombardment  when  he  was  wounded 
by  a  shell  fragment  and  his  right  ear  drum  broken. 
Two  men  accompanying  him  were  killed,  and  the 
concussion  of  the  exploding  shell  knocked  him  into 
a  ditch  full  of  water,  where  he  lay  for  an  hour.  Dis- 
playing unfaltering  devotion  to  duty,  he  continued 
on  his  mission,  established  the  aid  station,  and  re- 
mained in  command  of  his  section.  Home  address, 
112  East  22d  Street,  New  York  City. 

FLING,  JOHN  H First  Sergeant 

Company  I,  138th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Cheppy,  France,  September  26 
and  27,  1918.  When  his  company  commander  was 
killed  and  his  company  left  without  officers,  Sergt. 
Fling  took  command  of  the  company,  successfully 
withdrew  it  from  the  midst  of  machine-gun  nests, 
reorganized  it  and  continued  the  advance.  He  was 
severely  wounded  in  the  head  next  day,  but  insisted 
on  remaining  on  duty  with  his  company  and  ad- 
vancing in  the  attack,  notwithstanding  the  fact 
that  the  advance  was  over  a  gassed  area  and  his 
wounds  prevented  his  wearing  a  gas  mask.  Home 
address,  J.  C.  Fling,  father,  3327  College  Avenue, 
Kansas  City,  Mo. 

FLINT,  JOHN  J Sergeant 

Machine  Gun  Company,  165th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Ferme  de 
Jonch6ry,  France,  July  15,  1918,  and  near  La 
Marche,  France,  September  23,  1918.  Stationed 
with  the  company  train  near  a  French  battery  of 
artillery,  Sergt.  Flint,  then  a  mechanic,  left  a  con- 
crete shelter  and  volunteered  to  carry  a  severely 
wounded  French  soldier  to  the  dressing  station.  To 
reach  the  dressing  station,  over  a  kilometer  away, 
he  crossed  an  open  field,  subjected  at  the  time  to 
intense  artillery  bombardment.  Later  when  a  150- 
millimeter  shell  burst  near  a  shelter  tent  in  which 
he  was  sleeping,  killing  one  and  wounding  three 
noncommissioned  officers  and  hurling  Sergt.  Flint 


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several  yards,  he  called  assistance  and  supervised 
the  care  of  the  wounded.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Katherine  Flint,  mother,  802  Gates  Avenue,  Brook- 
lyn, N.  Y. 

FLOCKEN,  JOHN  B Private 

79th  Company,  6th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  In 
the  capture  of  Bouresche,  France,  June  6,  1918,  he 
was  twice  hit  in  the  leg,  but  he  dragged  his  auto- 
matic rifle  200  yards  forward,  9pened  fire  on  an 
enemy  machine  gun,  and  silenced  it.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Margaret  Flocken  Beck,  Olney,  111. 

FLOOD,  JAMES  E Sergeant 

Company  F,  38th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Romagne,  France,  October 
11,  1918.  Sergt.  Flood  kept  his  platoon  advancing 
under  heavy  artillery  and  machine-gun  fire  and 
although  seriously  wounded,  continued  in  com- 
mand until  the  objective  was  reached.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  T.  W.  Polen,  mother,  110  Miller  Avenue, 
Dennison,  Ohio. 

FLOOD,  JOHN  V.  ...  Second  Lieutenant 
308th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Badonville,  France,  June  24,  1918. 
Lieut.  Flood,  after  being  severely  wounded,  con- 
tinued to  direct  his  platoon  with  great  courage  and 
determination.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Ellen  Flood, 
mother,  254  East  Sixtieth  Street,  New  York, 
N.  Y. 

FLORIAN,  JR.,  PAUL  A.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
105th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  east  of  Ronssoy,  France,  September  29, 
1918.  During  the  operations  against  the  Hinden- 
burg  line  Lieut.  Florian  exhibited  splendid  courage 
and  gallantry.  After  having  been  twice  wounded 
he  continued  under  heavy  shell  and  machine-gun 
fire  to  install  telephone  wires  to  an  advance  head- 
quarters. Home  address,  Paul  Florian,  father,  1717 
Canton  Street,  Dallas,  Texas. 

FLOYD,  WILLIAM  M Private 

Company  L,  4th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Les  Evaux,  France,  July  13, 
1918.  After  seeing  several  patrols  fail  in  the  at- 
tempt to  cross  the  River  Marne,  during  the  night, 
Pvt.  Floyd,  with  three  companions,  successfully 
crossed  in  broad  daylight  and  in  full  view  of  the 
enemy,  remaining  in  hostile  territory  throughout 
the  day.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Frances  Wade,  Nor- 
ris  City,  111. 

FLYNN,  FRANCIS  J.  .  .  Gunnery  Sergeant 
Deceased.  20th  Company,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S. 
M.  C.  Killed  in  action  at  Chateau-Thierry,  France, 
June  6,  1918,  he  gave  the  supreme  proof  of  that 
extraordinary  heroism  which  will  serve  as  an  exam- 
ple to  hitherto  untried  troops.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs. 
Elizabeth  Flynn,  mother,  17  Sherman  Place,  Bing- 
hamton,  N.  Y. 

FLYNN,  JOHN  L Corporal 

Company  G,  131st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Consenvpye,  France,  Octo- 
ber 9,  1918.  Upon  his  own  initiative  Corp.  Flynn 
advanced  by  short  rushes  under  machine-gun  and 
sniper  fire  to  a  point  from  which  he  successfully 
bombed  and  silenced  an  enemy  machine-gun  sniper 
who  was  holding  up  the  advance  of  his  company. 
Home  address,  Martin  Flynn,  father,  Coleta,  Clyde 
Township,  111. 

FOCHT,  JOHN  A  ....  First  Lieutenant 
Company  B,  315th  Engineers.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  Madeline  Farm,  October 
27,  1918.  Knocked  down  and  severely  wounded 
when  enemy  shells  hit  the  building  where  his  com- 
pany was  at  mess,  he  remained  in  the  shelled  area 
and,  with  the  assistance  of  one  of  his  men,  carried 


out  the  wounded  to  a  place  of  safety,  where  their 
wounds  could  be  dressed.  Home  address,  Mrs.  I.  S. 
Focht,  Sweetwater,  Texas. 

FOGG,  PRESTON  D.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
309th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Champaigneuille,  France,  October  15, 
1918.  After  leading  hie  company  in  the  attack  on 
Champaigneuile  and  thereafter  successfully  with- 
drawing the  remnants  of  his  command,  Lieut.  Fogg, 
although  himself  wounded,  carried  to  shelter 
another  wounded  officer,  who  was  unable  to  walk. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Priscilla  Fogg,  mother,  46 
Hobson  Street,  Brighton,  Mass. 

FOGO,  EDWARD  T.  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Company  C,  120th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  La  Selle  River,  France,  Octo- 
ber 18,  1918.  When  his  company  had  received 
orders  to  advance  from  the  front  line,  he,  then  in 
command,  led  the  company  to  its  objective,  despite 
severe  wounds  he  had  received  prior  to  the  start  of 
the  attack.  He  refused  treatment  until  the  mission 
was  complete,  when  he  went  to  the  dressing 
station.  He  returned  as  soon  as  possible  and  re- 
mained with  his  company  during  the  entire  opera- 
tions. Home  address,  Wallace  L.  Fogo,  father, 
720  Broadway,  Wellsville,  Ohio. 

FOLEY,  HARRY Private 

Company  E,  125th  Infantry.  After  he  had  been 
wounded  in  both  arms,  July  31,  1918,  near  Cierges, 
northeast  of  Chateau-Thierry,  France,  he  collected 
ammunition  from  the  dead  and  wounded  who  were 
lying  on  the  battle  field,  and  carried  it  under  fire  to 
his  comrades  on  the  firing  line.  Next  of  kin, 
Mrs.  Michael  Foley,  mother,  159  Calumet  Avenue, 
Detroit,  Mich. 

FOLEY,  THOMAS  F Captain 

101st  Infantry,  26th  Division.  For  repeated 
acts  of  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Vaux, 
France,  July  15  to  22,  1918.  Throughout  the  four 
days  of  the  advance  he  commanded  and  led  his  bat- 
talion with  exceptional  bravery  and  judgment, 
thereby  inspiring  his  men.  When  strong  resistance 
was  encountered  he  personally  went  forward  and 
reconnoitered  the  terrain  under  heavy  machine- 
gun  and  sniper  fire,  and  on  July  15  and  again  on 
July  22  he  personally  led  his  battalion  in  successful 
attacks.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Thomas  F.  Foley, 
wife,  84  Lovell  Street,  Worcester,  Mass. 

FOLLETTE,  JUSTIN  P.  .  First  Lieutenant 
Air  Service,  observer,  12th  Aero  Squadron.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Chatel 
Chehery,  France,  October  16,  1918.  He  volun- 
teered under  the  most  adverse  weather  conditions 
to  stake  the  advance  of  the  82d  Division.  Disre- 
garding the  fact  that  darkness  would  set  in  before  he 
and  his  pilot  could  complete  their  mission,  he 
made  observation  at  the  extremely  low  altitude 
of  150  feet,  amid  a  most  terrific  anti  aircraft  and 
ground  machine-gun  fire  until  the  necessary  in- 
formation was  secured.  On  the  return,  due  to  dark- 
ness, his  pilot  was  forced  to  land  on  a  shell-torn  field, 
whence  he  proceeded  on  foot  to  headquarters  with 
valuable  information.  Home  address,  Mrs.  D.  K. 
Follette,  mother,  Jamul,  Cal. 

FOLLIS,  CHARLES Captain 

125th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Sergy,  France,  July  31,  1918.  After  the 
capture  of  Hill  212,  near  Sergy,  Capt.  (then  1st 
Lieut.)  Follis  personally  directed  the  consolidation 
of  the  position.  He  continually  exposed  himself  to 
sweeping  machine-gun  fire  while  looking  after  the 
care  and  evacuation  of  all  wounded  men  on  the  field, 
personally  making  sure  that  all  were  taken  to  the 
Aid  Station.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Laura  Edna 
Follis,  wife,  1242  Porter  Street,  Detroit,  Mich. 


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FOLSOM,  LYNN  H.     .      .  First  Lieutenant 

117th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Fremont,  France,  October  8-20,  1918. 
Although  he  was  painfully  wounded  on  October  8, 
Lieut.  Folsom  remained  on  duty,  taking  command 
of  his  company  six  days  later,  when  he  was  the  only 
officer  present,  and  effectively  reorganizing  the  com- 
mand after  its  strength  had  been  greatly  reduced. 
Still  suffering  from  his  wound,  Lieut.  Folsom  led  his 
company  in  attack  on  October  17  and  stayed  at 
his  post  for  two  days  thereafter  until  his  battalion 
was  relieved.  Home  address,  Mrs.  John  M. 
Folsom,  mother,  Elizabethton,  Tenn. 

FOLTON,  SELMO  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Battery  C,  129th  Field  Artillery.  For  extraor- 
dinary heroism  in  action  near  Charpentry,  France, 
September  29,  1918.  When  the  rest  of  the  gun 
squad  was  wiped  out  by  heavy  shelling,  and  he 
himself  had  been  wounded,  he  continued  to  fire  his 
piece  single-handed  until  another  gun  squad  was 
formed.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Ella  Fulton,  mother, 
Odessa,  Mo. 

FOLZ,  ALEXANDER Corporal 

Deceased.  Company  B,  354th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Remonville, 
France,  November  4,  1918.  While  leading  his 
squad  in  attack  on  a  machine-gun  nest,  Corp. 
Folz's  automatic  rifleman  was  wounded,  and  unable 
to  continue.  Capt.  Folz  took  the  gun,  and,  firing 
as  he  advanced,  put  the  machine  gun  out  of  action, 
but  he  was  so  badly  wounded  during  the  exploit  that 
he  died  from  his  wounds  a  few  minutes  after.  Next 
of  kin,  Mrs.  Alexander  Folz,  wife,  1019  Rural  Street, 
Rockford,  111. 

FONTAINE,  HUGH  L.     .  First  Lieutenant 

49th  Aer9  Squadron,  Air  Service.  For  extraor- 
dinary heroism  in  action  in  the  regidn  of  Hageville, 
France,  September  14,  1918.  With  First 
Lieut.  Hugh  Brewster  he  attacked  nine  enemy 
monoplanes  (Fokkers)  at  an  altitude  of  4,000 
meters.  He  dived  into  the  midst  of  the  enemy 
formation  without  consideration  for  his  personal 
safety,  subjecting  himself  to  great  danger.  By 
the  suddenness  and  extreme  vehemence  of  his  at- 
tack, the  machines  were  driven  into  confusion. 
Although  greatly  outnumbered  he  and  Lieut. 
Brewster  succeeded  in  shooting  down  two  of  the 
enemy. 

A  bronze  oak  leaf  is  awarded  Lieut.  Hugh  L. 
Fontaine  for  extraordinary  heroism  in  action 
near  Champaigneuile,  France,  October  10,  1918. 
While  leading  a  patrol  of  three  other  machines 
Lieut.  Fontaine  attacked  four  enemy  planes  in  the 
region  of  Champaigneuile.  He  succeeded  inshooting 
down  two  of  the  enemy  planes  in  flames.  The  first 
of  these  he  shot  down  in  the  initial  attack.  The 
second  he  attacked  while  it  was  endeavoring  to 
shoot  down  one  of  our  planes  which  had  been 
rendered  helpless  by  the  loss  of  one  of  its  wings. 
He  dived  on  the  attacking  plane  and  shot  it  down 
in  flames.  Home  address,  Dr.  Bryce  Fontaine, 
stepfather,  1839  Overton  Park  Avenue,  Memphis, 
Tenn. 

FORBES,  BURT  T Corporal 

Company  I,  119th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ypres,  Belgium,  September 
1,  1918.  While  his  patrol  was  acting  as  a  flank 
guard,  with  orders  not  to  fire  unless  absolutely 
necessary,  he  detected  an  enemy  patrol  of  eight 
men  approaching  and  starting  to  set  up  a  machine- 
gun.  Crawling  forward  alone,  he  charged  the  en- 
emy patrol  and  singlehanded  killed  three  Germans 
and  routed  the  other  five.  Home  address,  Stephen 
B.  Forbes,  father,  Old  Trap,  N.  C. 

FORBIS,  FRED     .      .      .       Private  (First  Class) 

Company  D,  354th  Infantry.    For  extraordinary 

heroism  in  action  southeast  of  Remonville,  France, 


November  1,  1918.  Pvt.  Forbis,  a  member  of  the 
leading  combat  group  of  his  platoon  encountered  a 
machine-gun  nest  of  six  guns;  although  only  one 
hundred  feet  from  the  nest,  he  remained  at  his 
automatic  rifle  pouring  in  such  a  sheath  of  bullets 
on  the  enemy  that  it  enabled  his  comrades  to  out- 
flank the  nest.  He  remained  at  his  post  until 
severely  wounded.  His  exceptional  nerve  and  cool- 
ness was  an  inspiration  to  his  comrades  through- 
out the  action.  Home  address,  Lewis  Forbis, 
father,  R.  F.  D.  No.  1,  Holton  Summit,  Mo. 

FORD,  CHARLES  M.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  Company  D,  141st  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne, 
France,  October  9,  1918.  After  all  the  officers 
of  his  company  had  been  killed  or  wounded,  Lieut. 
Ford  took  command  of  the  company  and,  with 
about  twenty-four  men,  advanced  beyond  the 
main  line,  over  extremely  difficult  ground, 
capturing  twenty-four  enemy  machine  guns.  Lieut. 
Ford  established  his  men  in  a  good  position, 
practically  isolated  from  the  rest  of  the  line,  and 
manning  the  captured  guns,  held  the  position  under 
heavy  machine-gun  and  shell  fire  for  about  sixty 
hours.  Home  address,  Etla  M.  Ford,  sister,  243 
Lincoln  Avenue,  Council  Bluff,  la. 

FORD,  CHRISTOPHER  W.  .  .  .  Captain 
Air  Service,  103d  Aero  Pursuit  Squadron.  For 
repeated  acts  of  extraordinary  heroism  in  action 
near  Rheims,  France,  March  27,  1918,  and  near 
Armentieres,  France,  May  21,  1918.  Near  Rheims 
on  March  27  Capt.  Ford,  while  on  a  patrol 
with  two  other  pilots,  led  his  ormation  in 
an  attack  on  eight  enemy  planes.  After  20  minutes 
of  fighting  the  American  formation  shot  down  three 
German  machines,  of  which  one  was  destroyed  by 
this  officer.  Near  Armentieres  on  May  21  he 
again  led  a  patrol  of  six  planes  in  attacking 
20  enemy  aircraft.  The  attack  resulted  in  10  indi- 
vidual combats.  Capt.  Ford  shot  down  one  hos- 
tile plane  and  with  his  patrol,  routed  the  others. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Harriet  Chuff,  aunt,  462  West 
One  hundred  and  thirty-first  Street,  New  York 
City,  N.  Y. 

FORD,  DARIS  V Private 

Company  C,  4th  Engineers.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  on  the  River  Vesle,  east  of  St. 
Thibaut,  France,  August  6,  1918.  While  his  com- 
pany was  advancing  ahead  of  the  Infantry  toward 
the  Vesle  River,  to  put  in  foot-bridges,  Private 
Ford,  acting  as  liason  messenger,  displayed  un- 
daunted courage  and  utter  disregard  for  his  per- 
sonal safety,  by  time  after  time  carrying  messages 
through  a  terrific  enemy  barrage  and  heavy 
machine-gun  fire,  each  time  successfully  accom- 
plishing his  mission.  Home  address,  Mrs.  D.  V. 
Ford,  wife,  511>£  Dewey  Street,  North  Platte, 
Neb. 

FORD,  FRANK  M Private 

Company  D,  166th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  northeast  of  Chateau-Thierry, 
France,  July  27,  1918.  After  he  and  a  comrade 
had  located  a  hostile  machine  gun  in  a  clump  of 
trees  500  meters  north  of  a  chateau  which  their 
platoon  was  holding  east  of  Fere-en-Tardenis,  they 
secured  the  permission  of  their  platoon  commander 
to  attempt  to  force  the  enemy  to  abandon  this  posi- 
tion, and  advanced  over  open  ground  and  in  the 
face  of  fire.  With  their  rifles  they  drove  the  en- 
emy from  their  gun,  killing  one  and  wounding 
another.  Home  address,  R.  C.  Ford,  Owenton, 
Ky. 

FORE,  JAMES  EDWARD  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Company  E,  118th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  St.  Martin- Riviere,  France, 
October  17,  1918.  While  engaged  with  four  other 
soldiers  in  mopping  up  a  village,  Sergt.  Fore  led  his 


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men  in  a  flank  attack  on  a  machine-gun  nest  and 
captured  the  crew,  numbering  18.  Pushing  forward, 
he  organized  a  squad  of  stragglers  and  captured  an 
entire  company  of  Germans,  including  two  officers. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  J.  E.  Fore,  21  Cohen  Street, 
Union,  S.  C. 

FORE,  SAMUEL  WITT  ....  Sergeant 
Company  E,  118th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Brancourt,  France,  October 
8,  1918.  Disregarding  personal  safety,  Sergt.  Fore 
ran  forward  through  heavy  machine-gun  and  shell 
fire  to  a  shell  hole  where  a  wounded  soldier  lay 
mortally  wounded  and  carried  his  comrade  to 
shelter.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Witt  S.  Fore,  wife,  4 
Louis  Street,  Union,  S.  C. 

FOREHAND,  WALTER  S Sergeant 

Company  I,  119th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt,  France,  Septem- 
ber 29,  1918.  Sergeant  Forehand  showed  excep- 
tional bravery  and  devotion  to  duty  by  advancing 
with  another  soldier,  though  separated  from  his 
platoon,  in  the  attack  by  his  regiment  on  Septem- 
ber 29,  1918.  They  found  four  privates,  also  lost 
in  the  smoke  and  fog;  and,  with  this  small  party, 
proceeded  toward  the  objective.  During  their 
advance,  they  surprised  and  captured  ninety-two 
Germans,  including  several  officers,  without  other 
aid.  They  succeeded  in  getting  all  of  the  prisoners 
back  to  the  Military  Police,  and  then  rejoined  their 
platoon.  Home  address,  B.  S.  Forehand,  father, 
South  Mills,  N.  C. 

FORMICA,  PIETRO  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  A,  29th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ville  Savoye,  France, 
August  8,  1918.  After  several  other  soldiers  had 
been  killed  in  attempting  to  carry  a  message  across 
an  open  field,  under  intense  enemy  fire,  Private 
Formica  volunteered  for  this  perilous  mission  and 
successfully  accomplished  it.  He  continued  to 
display  marked  courage  in  carrying  messages 
under  fire,  until  he  was  wounded  next  day.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Pomenca  Formica,  mother,  Turin, 
Italy. 

FORREST,  HARRY  E Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  313th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Montfaucon, 
France,  September  23,  1918.  Sergt.  Forrest  led  his 
platoon  in  attack  against  an  enemy  machine-gun 
nest  which  was  impeding  the  progress  of  his  com- 
pany. During  the  course  of  the  exploit  he  was  killed 
by  fire  from  the  nest,  but  his  action  enabled  his  men 
to  accomplish  the  capture  of  12  of  the  enemy  who 
were  manning  the  guns  in  the  nest.  Next  of  kin, 
Norman  E.  Forrest,  brother,  1716  Cumberland 
Street,  Baltimore,  Md. 

FORSTER,  HAROLD  R Corporal 

Company  C,  108th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  east  of  Ronssoy,  France,  Septem- 
ber 29,  1918.  During  the  operations  against  the 
Hindenburg  line,  when  the  advance  of  his  company 
was  held  up  by  an  enemy  machine-gun  nest,  he 
crawled  forward  to  a  small  shell  hole,  killed  four  of 
the  German  machine  gunners  with  a  Lewis  gun  and 
put  their  gun  out  of  action,  thereby  permitting  the 
advance  to  continue.  In  accomplishing  this  coura- 
geous act,  he  was  seriously  wounded.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Robert  Forster,  mother,  36  South  Park 
Street,  Clyde,  N.  Y. 

FORSYTE,  JR.,  MATTHEW  W.  .  .  Private 
Deceased.  Battery  E,  12th  Field  Artillery. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  Thiaucourt, 
France,  September  12,  1918.  When  his  gun  posi- 
tion was  subjected  to  a  heavy  enfilading  fire,  Pvt. 
Forsyth  continued  in  the  service  of  his  piece,  regard- 
less of  his  personal  safety,  and  was  killed  while  in 


the  performance  of  his  duty.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs. 
M.  W.  Forsyth,  5400  North  Fourth  Street,  Phila- 
delphia, Pa. 

FORTH,  HERMAN Private 

Deceased.  Medical  Detachment,  341st  Machine 
Gun  Battalion.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion in  the  Bois  de  Barricourt,  France,  November  2, 
1918.  Pvt.  Forth  in  the  face  of  enemy  machine-gun 
fire,  went  to  the  aid  of  two  severely  wcmnded  sol- 
diers, carried  them  into  a  shell  hole,  dressed  their 
wounds,  and,  while  endeavoring  to  get  the  blankets 
from  the  packs  of  the  wounded  men,  was  struck  in 
the  head  by  a  machine-gun  bullet  and  instantly 
killed.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Dora  A.  Forth,  mother, 
Wayne  City,  III. 

FOSS,  SAXTON  C Private 

Deceased.  Company  F,  9th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Medeah  Ferme, 
France,  October  8,  1918.  With  exceptional 
courage,  Private  Foss  voluntarily  advanced  to 
flank  a  machine-gun  nest,  which  was  holding  up 
the  advancing  battalion;  and,  in  so  doing,  was 
fatally  wounded.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Carrie  Foss, 
mother,  249  Highland  Avenue,  Somerville,  Mass. 

FOSSIE,  LESTER  .  .  .  Supply  Sergeant 
Company  M,  370th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Ferme  de  la  Rividre,  France, 
October  5,  1918.  A  messenger  having  been 
wounded  by  an  enemy  sniper  in  the  open  between 
the  lines,  Sergt.  Fossie  immediately  went  to  his 
rescue,  and  brought  him  into  the  company  head- 
quarters over  ground  swept  by  machine-gun  and 
sniper  fire.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Lillie  Fossie,  wife, 
411  West  10th  Street,  Metropolis,  111. 

FOSTER,  H.  K Captain 

26th  Infantry.  A  courageous  and  inspiring  leader 
at  all  times.  During  the  fighting  near  Soissons, 
France,  July  22,  1918,  he  particularly  distinguished 
himself  for  bravery  and  judgment  by  charging  and 
capturing  a  machine-gun  nest  that  threatened  his 
advance,  although  wounded  during  that  action. 
Next  of  kin,  Dr.  Foster,  father,  211  Center  Avenue, 
New  Rochelle,  N.  Y. 


FOSTER,  WALTER  L. 


Private 


Deceased.  Company  D,  119th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt, 
France,  September  29,  1918.  Acting  as  a  runner, 
Private  Foster  carried  frequent  messages  between 
his  platoon  leader  and  company  commander,  ex- 
posed at  all  times  to  heavy  enemy  fire  of  artillery 
and  machine  guns.  While  performing  this  meritori- 
ous work  he  was  killed  by  machine-gun  fire.  Next 
of  kin,  Miss  Lizzie  Foster,  sister,  Haw  River, 
N.  C. 

FOUREMAN,  ROY  B.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
308th  Battery  T.  A.,  158th  Field  Artillery  Bri- 
gade. For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Brabant  sur  Meuse,  France,  October  23,  1918. 
During  the  offensive  action  in  Bossois  Bois  the  four 
trench  mortars  operated  by  his  platoon  were  put  out 
of  action.  Under  an  enemy  barrage  Lieut.  Foure- 
man  went  from  gun  to  gun,  encouraging  his  men  to 
continued  effort  until  his  last  gun  was  out  of  action, 
when  he  turned  his  attention  to  assisting  the 
wounded.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Bessie  Foureman, 
mother,  R.  F.  D.  7,  Greenville,  Ohio. 

FOUST,  BENJAMIN  E Mechanic 

Company  F,  139th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Exermont,  France,  Septem- 
ber 29,  1918.  After  having  one  eye  shot  out, 
Mechanic  Foust  refused  to  avail  himself  of  the  op- 
portunity to  be  evacuated  to  the  rear,  but  rendered 
first  aid  to  himself  and  continued  to  dress  the 
wounds  of  his  comrades,  until  a  heavy  concentra- 


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tion  of  gas  so  affected  his  wounded  eye  that  he  was 
forced  to  go  to  the  rear.  His  work  was  the  means 
of  saving  the  lives  of  many  of  his  comrades.  Home 
address,  Miss  Grace  Foust,  Columbia,  Mo. 


FOWLE,  JOHNG Sergeant 

Sanitary  Detachment,  126th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Juvigny,  France, 
August  31,  1918.  Under  harassing  machine-gun 
fire,  and  in  plain  view  of  the  enemy,  Sergeant  Fowle 
voluntarily  went  forward  a  distance  of  150  yards  to 
dress  the  wounds  of  an  officer.  He  returned  for 
assistance  after  which  he  removed  the  officer  to  a 
place  of  safety.  Home  address,  Charles  J.  Ebner, 
friend,  433  Webster  Street,  Traverse  City,  Mich. 

FOWLER,  EDWARD  C.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
6th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Blanc  Mont,  France,  Octo- 
ber 2-3,  1918.  On  October  2  Lieut.  Fowler  led  his 
men  into  an  advance  trench,  cleared  it  of  the  enemy 
without  a  casualty.  That  night  he  went  out  alone 
and  killed  the  crew  of  a  machine-gun  nest  with 
bombs.  During  the  attack  on  Blanc  Mont  the 
following  morning,  he  led  his  men,  capturing  about 
80  prisoners  and  15  machine  guns.  After  consolid- 
ating his  position  on  Blanc  Mont  he  went  out  alone, 
and  while  exposed  to  artillery  fire  sniped  the  crew 
of  a  machine-gun  nest.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Mable 
Fowler,  wife,  119  G  Street,  South  Boston,  Mass. 

FOWLER,  LEWIS  K.  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Deceased.  Company  B,  120th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Busigny, 
France,  October  19,  1918.  Pvt.  Fowler  remained  at 
his  post,  covering  the  withdrawal  of  his  company 
with  his  automatic  rifle,  in  order  that  the  company 
might  take  up  a  better  position.  He  was  instantly 
killed  while  in  the  performance  of  this  mission.  Next 
of  kin,  Mrs.  Lonie  Smith,  Cardena,  N.  C. 

FOX,  CHARLES  M Captain 

Medical  Corps,  353d  Infantry.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  Bantheville,  France, 
October  26,  1918.  Although  he  was  suffering  from 
the  effects  of  gas,  Capt.  Fox  maintained  his 
battalion  dressing  station  under  a  terrific  bombard- 
ment of  gas  and  high  explosive  shells,  which  had 
almost  demolished  his  station,  continuing  to  care 
for  the  wounded  and  refusing  to  be  evacuated  until 
blindness  rendered  him  unable  to  work.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Mary  Randolph  Fox,  wife,  338  North 
Central  Avenue,  Chicago,  111. 

FOX,  DANIEL  R Sergeant 

Company  A,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne, 
France,  October  4,  1918.  Sergt.  Fox  volunteered 
and  carried  an  important  message  across  a  heavily 
shelled  area,  returning  through  a  barrage  to  report 
the  result  of  his  mission.  Later,  after  being 
wounded,  he  remained  on  duty  for  4  hours,  carrying 
messages  across  a  field  swept  by  machine-gun  fire. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Katie  Fox,  mother,  460  Spruce 
Street,  Pottstown.  Pa. 

FOX,  FRANK  I.' Corporal 

Headquarters  Co.,  120th  Field  Artillery.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  at  St.  Gilles,  near 
Fismes,  France,  August  4,  1918.  Corp.  Fox,  with 
other  soldiers,  made  frequent  trips  to  maintain 
telephone  communication  between  battalion  and 
regimental  headquarters  during  a  destructive  bom- 
bardment. All  other  lines  had  been  destroyed,  and 
as  this  line  was  used  by  both  Infantry  and  Artillery 
for  communication  with  the  rear,  it  was  of  utmost 
importance  that  it  be  maintained.  Home  address, 
A.  Fox,  father,  713  Main  Street,  Kansas  City,  Mo. 


FOX,  MATHEW  S Corpora  I 

Battery  F,  104th  Field  Artillery.  For  extraor- 
dinary heroism  in  action  near  Consenvoye,  France, 
November  4,  1918.  While  the  battery  position  was 
being  subjected  to  severe  bombardment  of  gas  and 
high  explosive  shells,  Corp.  Fox,  in  an  effort  to 
rescue  two  wounded  comrades,  extinguished  a  pile 
of  burning  camouflage  which  was  used  as  a  cover 
for  the  ammunition  and  fuses.  While  fighting  the 
burning  camouflage,  the  ammunition  was  exploded 
by  another  bursting  shell.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Lillian  Fox,  sister,  867  West  One  hundred  and 
eighty-first  Street,  New  York,  N.  Y. 

FOX,  WADE  H Private 

Company  I,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne, 
France,  October  4,  1918.  Under  constant  shell  and 
machine-gun  fire  for  three  days,  Pvt.  Fox  performed 
his  duties  as  runner  with  exceptional  courage  and 
daring,  establishing  efficient  service  between  com- 
pany and  battalion  headquarters.  Home  address, 
Selby  Fox,  father,  Lost  Creek,  W.  Va. 

FRANCISCO,  JOHN Sergeant 

Company  M,  132d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  the  Bois  de  Foret,  France, 
October  12,  1918.  Sergeant  Francisco,  then  a 
Private,  displayed  remarkable  heroism  and  leader- 
ship. During  the  afternoon,  the  enemy  made  three 
strong  counterattacks,  and  it  was  during  these 
attacks  that  Sergeant  Francisco  gathered  together 
fragments  of  squads  and  assumed  command  of 
them.  He  led  them  against  the  enemy,  approach- 
ing from  the  rear  of  the  right  flank,  and  was  per- 
sonally responsible  for  the  capture  of  four  machine 
guns  and  five  prisoners.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Margaret  Ridley,  sister,  3757  Division  Street, 
Chicago,  111. 

FRANK,  EMANUEL Corporal 

Machine  Gun  Company,  38th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Launay,  France, 
July  15,  1918.  Corp.  Frank  with  an  officer  and 
another  soldier  of  his  company  attacked  a  patrol  of 
seven  Germans  who  had  captured  four  American 
soldiers,  killed  one  of  the  Germans  and  captured 
the  others.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary  Frank 
mother,  190  Jerome  Street,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 

FRANK,  GEORGE  T Sergeant 

Company  I,  6th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  In  the 
Bois  de  Belleau,  France,  on  June  8,  1918,  he  showed 
exceptional  bravery  and  coolness  in  leading  his 
platoon  against  superior  numbers  of  the  enemy 
strongly  fortified  in  a  machine-gun  nest,  which  he 
captured  and  held.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Lenora 
Frank,  mother,  94  State  Street,  Auburn,  N.  Y. 

FRANK,  WILLIAM  F.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  Observer,  Air  Service,  20th  Aero 
Squadron,  firstday  bombardment  group.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Buzancy,  France, 
October  23,  1918.  While  flying  in  the  rear  of  a 
formation,  returning  from  a  bombing  raid,  Lieut. 
Frank's  machine  was  attacked  by  three  hostile 
planes  (Fokkertype).  Lieut.  Frank  was  wounded 
and  rendered  unconscious  early  in  the  encounter, 
but  upon  recovering  he  shot  down  a  Fokker  which 
was  attacking  the  leader  of  the  formation  and 
drove  off  two  others  which  were  pressing  him 
from  the  side.  Home  address,  Paul  A.  Frank, 
brother,  2349  Michigan  Avenue,  Chicago,  111. 

FRANK,  WILLIAM  J Private 

Headquarters  Company,  30th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  Algre- 
mont,  France,  July  14-15,  1918.  On  the  night  of 
July  14-15  Pvt.  Frank  volunteered  and  carried  mes- 
sages through  heavy  shell  fire,  after  other  runners 


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had  been  killed  in  the  attempt  to  perform  the  same 
mission.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Wenzel  Frank, 
mother,  Wahpeton,  N.  Dak. 

FRARY,  FRANK  M Sergeant 

Battery  F,  10th  Field  Artillery.  For  extraordi- 
nary heroism  in  action  near  Greves  Farm, 
France,  July  15,  1918.  Responding  to  a  call  for 
volunteers,  Sergt.  Frary,  with  eight  other  soldiers, 
manned  two  guns  of  a  French  battery  which  had 
been  deserted  by  the  French  during  the  unpre- 
cedented fire,  after  many  casualties  had  been  in- 
flicted on  their  forces.  For  two  hours  he  remained 
at  his  post  and  poured  an  effective  fire  into  the 
ranks  of  the  enemy.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Grace  M. 
Haskins,  sister,  Rozel,  Utah. 

FRASIER,  DUNCAN  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
16th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Soissons,  July  18,  1918.  With  four  men, 
Lieut.  Frasier  captured  a  machine-gun  nest,  which 
was  delivering  an  annihilating  fire  upon  his  com- 
pany and  holding  up  its  advance.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Duncan  Frasier,  Ardsley-on-Hudson,  N.  Y. 


heroism  which  will  serve  as  an  example  to  hitherto 
untried  troops  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  W.  D.  Frazier, 
mother,  48  Fixley  Place,  Bridgeport,  Conn. 


FREDERICKS,  CORNELIUS  C. 


Private 


FRASIER,  LYMAN  S. 


Major 


26th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Verdun,  France,  October  7,  1918. 
While  conducting  a  flanking  movement  to  reduce 
the  enemy  defenses  on  Hill  272,  at  the  head  of  his 
two  assaulting  companies,  Major  Frasier  met  a 
battalion  of  enemy,  formed  for  counterattack 
against  our  advanced  positions,  in  the  Bois  de 
Money.  Disposing  of  his  force  with  excellent 
judgment,  Major  Frasier  himself  conducted  an 
assault  that  routed  the  enemy,  driving  him  from 
the  field  in  complete  disorganization.  Later  in  the 
action,  when  wounded,  he  refused  to  relinquish 
command,  and  continued  to  direct  the  operations 
of  his  battalion  until  he  had  placed  his  troops  on 
their  final  objective.  Home  address,  OraE.  Frasier, 
father,  87  Bunn  Street,  Amsterdam,  N.  Y. 

FRATUS,  GEORGE  R Private 

Company  F,  61st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Aincreville,  France,  Novem- 
ber 1,  1918.  When  telephone  communications 
had  been  cut  off,  Private  Fratus  volunteered  to 
carry  messages  to  the  Battalion  Commander. 
Though  he  was  wounded  in  passing  through  an  in- 
tense artillery  barrage,  he  succeeded  in  delivering 
the  messages.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary  Fratus, 
mother,  74  Wickendon  Street,  Providence,  R.  I. 

FRAY,  JOHN  P Corporal 

Company  H,  102d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  St.  Hilaire,  France,  September 
18,  1918.  While  under  heavy  enemy  machine-gun 
fire,  Corp.  Fray  charged  a  machine  gun  single- 
handed,  putting  it  out  of  action  and  dispersing  its 
crew.  Later,  as  the  raiding  party  withdrew,  he 
assisted  in  carrying  back  the  wounded.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  P.  Fray,  mother,  191  Cooke  Street, 
Waterbury,  Conn. 

FRAZER,  HARRY  L Captain 

Deceased.  Quartermaster  Corps.  For  extraor- 
dinary heroism  in  action  near  Brandeville,  France, 
November  10,  1918.  Capt.  Frazer  was  directing 
a  working  party,  which  was  being  heavily  bom- 
barded. Having  been  ordered  to  safety,  Capt. 
Frazer,  thinking  only  of  the  welfare  of  his  men, 
went  forth  to  see  that  all  had  found  shelter,  and  was 
instantly  killed.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Mary  E.  Frazer, 
mother,  16  West  Thirty-fourth  Street,  Kansas  City, 
Mo. 

FRAZIER,  WALTER  D.     .      Second  Lieutenant 

Deceased.   5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  Killed  in 

action  at  Chateau-Thierry,  France,  June  6,   1918, 

he  gave  the  supreme  proof  of  that  extraordinary 


Deceased.  Company  M,  6th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Frapelle, 
France,  August  17,  1918.  He  displayed  great  cool- 
ness and  courage  under  a  heavy  enemy  barrage 
when  he  unhesitatingly  went  forward 
to  destroy  enemy  wire  entanglements  and  con- 
tinued this  extremely  hazardous  work  until  killed. 
Next  of  kin,  Miss  Anna  Fredericks,  sister,  566  Pine 
Street,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 

FREDLUND,  VICTOR  ....  Private 
Company  C,  315th  Engineers.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  Preny,  France,  Sep- 
tember 25,  1918.  While  withdrawing  from  a  day- 
light raid  with  his  detail  he  saw  a  wounded  Infantry 
soldier  lying  helpless  behind  a  heavy  machine-gun 
and  artillery  barrage.  He  returned  through  the  in- 
tense fire  and,  finding  that  the  wounded  soldier's 
leg  was  practically  severed,  he  tourniqueted  the  leg 
and  carried  him  100  yards  through  the  barrage  to  a 
place  of  temporary  shelter.  Securing  additional 
assistance,  he  took  the  man  to  the  first-aid  station. 
By  his  courage  and  efforts  the  wounded  soldier's 
life  was  saved.  Home  address,  John  F.  Fredlund, 
father,  Box  345,  Kingsburg,  Cal. 

FREE,  GEORGE  M Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  C,  320th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Bois  De  Ogon, 
France,  October  10,  1918.  After  half  of  his  platoon 
and  his  officers  had  been  killed  or  wounded,  Sergt. 
Free,  under  a  terrific  barrage  and  machine-gun  fire 
organized  a  charge  to  attack  a  strong  point,  which 
was  seriously  menacing  the  whole  command.  In 
attempting  this  most  hazardous  task,  Sergt.  Free 
was  killed.  Home  address,  Conrad  G.  Free, 
brother.  220  National  Road,  Wheeling,  W.  Va. 

FREEMAN,  EDGAR  H Corporal 

Company  D,  167th  Infantry.  On  March  4,  1918, 
he  conducted  himself  with  marked  bravery  as  a 
member  of  a  patrol  of  five  men  which  encountered 
an  enemy  patrol  of  eleven  men,  which  it  attacked 
and  routed,  taking  two  prisoners.  Home  address, 
M.  W.  Freeman,  father,  Huntsville,  Ala. 

FREEMAN,  PATRICK  ....  Sergeant 
Company  B,  306th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  the  Forest  of  Argonne,  France, 
September  27,  1918.  He  displayed  exceptional 
courage  and  bravery  while  leading  his  platoon 
against  enemy  machine-gun  and  trench-mortar 
positions  and  putting  them  out  of  action.  Al- 
though wounded,  this  soldier  remained  on  duty 
with  his  platoon,  killing  and  capturing  several  of 
the  enemy  and  finally  occupying  part  of  the  hostile 
trench.  Home  address,  Miss  Mary  Freeman,  Bryn 
Mawr,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

FREIBERG,  HYMAN  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  131st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Chipilly  Ridge,  France, 
August  9,  1918.  Although  wounded  in  an  early 
advance,  he  went  forward  with  his  men  until  he 
fell  from  loss  of  blood.  He  refused  to  be  evacuated, 
and,  while  his  wounds  were  being  treated  on  the 
spot,  preparatory  to  resuming  the  advance,  was 
killed  by  shell  fire.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Jennie 
Freiberg, mother,  147  Lenox  Avenue,  New  York  City. 

FRIEL,  JOSEPH Private 

Deceased.  Company  A,  308th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Binarville, 
France,  October  2-5,  1918.  He  was  on  duty  as  a 
battalion  runner  during  the  period  of  six  days  in 
which  his  own  and  another  battalion  were  surround- 


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ed  by  the  enemy  in  the  Arrgonne  Forest,  France, 
and  cut  off  from  communication  with  friendly 
troops.  Although  he  was  without  food  and,  toward 
the  end  of  the  period,  almost  exhausted,  this 
soklier  carried  messages  to  all  parts  of  the 
position.  Constantly  under  heavy  fire  from  machine 
guns  and  trench  mortars,  he  showed  an  utter 
disregard  for  his  own  personal  safety.  On  the 
night  of  October  5,  1918,  he  was  sent  to  carry  a 
message  through  the  enemy  lines  to  regimental 
headquarters.  Several  other  attempts  had  been 
made,  as  this  soldier  knew,  which  had  resulted  in 
the  death  or  capture  of  the  runners.  He  made 
the  attempt,  but  was  killed  in  the  performance 
of  his  mission  by  the  enemy  fire.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs. 
Mary  J.  Friel,  mother,  301  East  76th  Street, 
New  York  City. 

FREML,  WESLEY  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  26th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Cantigny,  France,  May  30, 
1918.  While  leading  his  company  to  the  relief  of  a 
company  who  were  holding  a  newly  captured  posi- 
tion, and  while  consolidating  his  new  position, 
Lieut.  Freml  was  constantly  subjected  to  perilous 
shelling  and  even  though  twice  wounded  by  burst- 
ing shell,  he  refused  evacuation.  He  successfully 
repulsed  three  strong  enemy  counterattacks, 
and  while  engaged  in  a  hand-to-hand  fight  with  two 
German  officers  he  was  killed.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs. 
Katherine  E.  Freml,  wife,  42  Van  Ness  Street, 
San  Antonio,  Tex. 

FRENCH,  HENRY.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  L,  119th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Souplet,  France,  Octo- 
ber 10,  1918.  When  his  platoon  was  ordered  to 
withdraw,  he  manned  a  Lewis  gun,  the  crew  of  which 
had  become  casualties,  and,  by  delivering  a  heavy 
fire,  successfully  covered  the  withdrawal.  Himself 
subjected  to  heavy  enemy  fire,  and,  wounded  in  the 
course  of  action,  he  remained  at  his  post  till  the 
danger  to  his  platoon  was  over.  Home  address, 
Charles  A.  French,  father,  Maynardville,  Tenn. 

FRESHOUR,  ERNEST  W.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  D,  166th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ancerville,  France,  June  6, 
1918.  After  all  communications  had  been  cut  off 
and  his  platoon  had  suffered  heavy  casualties,  Pvt. 
Freshour,  with  another  member  of  his  platoon, 
volunteered  and  carried  a  message  through  heavy 
artillery  and  machine-gun  fire  to  their  company 
commander,  giving  him  the  information  necessary 
to  reinforce  the  position.  Home  address,  John 
Freshour,  Newcomerstown,  Ohio. 

FREY,  CLARENCE  F Private 

Headquarters  Company,  316th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Verdun, 
France,  November  7,  1918.  Acting  as  runner,  Pvt. 
Frey  was  sent  from  regimental  headquarters  to  the 
front  lines.  On  the  way  he  was  severely  wounded 
by  the  fragment  of  a  shell,  but  he  continued  on 
despite  weakness  from  loss  of  blood  and  dazed  from 
shock.  He  delivered  his  message  before  being 
evacuated.  Home  address,  Vienna  Fegley,  sister, 
305  North  Eighth  Street,  Reading,  Pa. 

FRIES,  JR.,  GEORGE  J Private 

Medical  Detachment,  319th  Infantry.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  Cunel,  France, 
October  11,  1918.  For  two  days  and  nights  Pvt. 
Fries  worked  incessantly  as  the  only  first-aid  man 
with  two  companies  in  the  front  line.  On  several 
occasions  he  went  out  in  front  of  our  lines  under 
heavy  enemy  fire,  to  aid  wounded  men  and  to  help 
bring  them  back  to  our  line,  his  pack  and  equipment 
being  badly  torn  by  pieces  of  shrapnel.  Home  ad- 
dress, George  T.  Fries,  406  Spencer  Avenue,  Der- 
rick City,  Pa. 


FRITZ,  ALBERT  W Private 

Company  I,  16th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  south  of  Soissons,  France,  July 
18-23,  1918.  While  attached  to  a  machine  gun 
company  as  an  ammunition  carrier,  Pvt.  Fritz,  after 
being  twice  wounded,  continued  to  carry  ammuni- 
tion while  exposed  to  heavy  shell  fire.  Home  ad- 
dress, W.  C.  Fritz,  Webster  Street,  Berlin,  Wis. 

FRITZ,  CLYDE  A Corporal 

Company  K,  9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Soissons,  France,  July  18, 
1918.  He  accompanied  a  party  of  10  men  which 
attacked  a  ravine  infested  with  enemy  machine-gun 
nests.  During  the  exploit  all  except  Corp.  Fritz 
and  one  comrade  were  killed  or  wounded,  but  they 
succeeded  in  silencing  enough  guns  to  make  further 
advance  possible.  Home  address,  Hiram  T.  Fritz, 
brother,  Richland  Center,  Wis. 

FRITZ,  LEONARD  B Private 

Company  M,  117th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Busigny,  France,  October  18, 
1918.  When  his  platoon  was  held  up  by  an  enemy 
machine-gun  post,  Pvt.  Fritz  with  another  soldier 
taking  their  automatic  rifles  rushed  forward 
through  intense  fire,  skillfully  placed  the  rifle  in 
position  and  opened  effective  fire.  Home  address, 
James  W.  Rush,  brother-in-law,  Laurel  Bloomery, 
Tenn. 

FERDINAND  DE  FROISSAND-BROISSIA, 

MICHEL  MARIE  ....  Lieutenant 
French  Army.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion north  of  Verdun,  France,  November  10,  1918. 
During  the  attack  on  the  village  of  Damvillers  in 
liaison  with  the  American  troops  he  directed  the 
assault  at  the  head  of  his  company  until  he  was 
wounded. 

FROMAN,  HJALMAR Corpora  1 

Company  D,  361st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Gesnes,  France,  October  3, 
1918.  He  voluntarily  and  unhesitatingly  left 
shelter  under  heavy  shell  fire  and,  without  thought 
of  personal  danger,  rendered  first  aid  and  carried  a 
wounded  comrade  to  a  place  of  safety.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Carl  M.  Brunzell,  mother,  Murphy, 
Idaho. 

FROST,  JOHN  ....  First  Lieutenant 
103d  Aero  Pursuit  Squadron.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Verneville,  France,  Septem- 
ber 17,  1918.  While  on  patrol  duty  with  two  other 
planes  in  enemy  territory  Lieut.  Frost  attacked  an 
enemy  formation  of  eight  planes  (Fokker  type) .  He 
attacked  at  close  range  and,  after  a  severe  combat, 
succeeded  in  sending  one  of  the  enemy  down  in 
flames.  With  his  comrades,  they  destroyed  in  all 
four  planes  and  by  repeated  attacks  dispersed  the 
remainder.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Josephine  H. 
Frost,  mother,  650  Soledad  Street,  San  Antonio, 
Tex. 

FRYE,  JOHN  G Private 

Company  M,  6th  Regiment,  U.  S  .M.  C.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Blanc  Mont, 
France,  October  4,  1918.  Private  Frye,  a  platoon 
runner,  fearlessly  exposed  himself  in  carrying  im- 
portant messages  through  a  heavy  enemy  barrage. 
Home  address,  Isaac  M.  Frye.  Bernie,  Mo. 

FULLER,  ARTHUR  M.  .  .  Supply  Sergeant 
Company  C,  60th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Cunel,  France,  October  14, 
1918.  Accompanied  by  one  other  soldier,  Sergt. 
Fuller  flanked  two  machine-gun  nests,  killed  seven 
of  the  enemy,  and  captured  four  machine  guns, 
thereby  making  it  possible  for  two  companies  of 
his  battalion  to  enter  the  woods  and  continue  the 


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advance.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Ida  V.  Fuller,  mother, 
605  South  Ellwood  Avenue,  Baltimore,  Md. 

FULLER,  EDWARD  C Captain 

Deceased.  Sixth  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  While 
fearlessly  exposing  himself  in  an  artillery  barrage 
for  the  purpose  of  getting  his  men  into  a  position 
of  security  in  the  attack  on  Boia  de  Belleau,  on  June 
12,  1918,  he  was  killed  and  thereby  gave  his  life  in 
an  effort  to  protect  his  men.  Next  of  kin,  Brig.  Gen. 
Ben  H.  Fuller,  U.  S.  M.  C.,  Hamilton,  Va. 

FULLER,  JOSEPH  M Sergeant 

Battery  D,  109th  Field  Artillery.  For  extraor- 
dinary heroism  in  action  near  Apremont,  France, 
October  4,  1918.  He  left  an  observation  post  to  aid 
in  the  rescue  of  an  officer  who  had  fallen  in  a  field 
swept  by  artillery  and  machine-gun  fire.  After  ad- 
ministering first-aid,  he  carried  the  officer  to  a  place 
of  safety,  his  prompt  action  saving  the  officer's  life. 
Home  address,  Judge  H.  A.  Fuller,  father,  28  S. 
River  Street,  Wilkesbarre,  Pa. 

FULLER,  LONZO  L Private 

Company  H,  128th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Juvigny,  north  of  Soissons, 
France,  September  1,  1918.  During  an  attack  on  a 
strong  enemy  position,  in  the  face  of  heavy  fire  from 
artillery  and  machine  guns,  Pvt.  Fuller,  a  runner, 
worked  unceasingly  throughout  the  attack  in  main- 
taining lateral  liaison  between  units.  The  entire 
route  which  he  was  obliged  to  travel  was  exposed 
to  heavy  fire  from  the  enemy,  and  on  one  of  his  trips 
he  succeeded  in  locating  a  machine-gun  nest  which 
had  been  inflicting  heavy  losses  on  our  troops.  Re- 
turning through  a  rain  of  bullets,  he  reported  the 
exact  position  of  the  emplacement,  which  enabled 
the  artillery  to  demolish  it.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Emma  B.  Reynolds,  mother,  316  South  Cedar 
Street,  Lansing,  Mich. 

FULLER,  WILLIAM  H Corporal 

Company  M,  137th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Montrebeau  Woods,  France, 
September  29,  1918.  With  another  soldier  he  left  a 
shell  hole  and  advancing  under  heavy  machine-gun 
fire  rescued  one  of  our  wounded  soldiers  and  took 
him  to  a  dressing  station.  He  showed  marked  hero- 
ism, the  mission  being  undertaken  against  the  ad- 
vice of  his  platoon  leader.  Home  address,  James 
Fuller,  father,  Whiteparish,  Salisbury,  England. 

FUNDERBURK,  MYRON  M.  .  .  Mechanic 
Company  I,  118th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Brancourt,  France,  October 
8,  1918.  Mechanic  Funderburk  was  acting  as  a 
stretcher  bearer  for  his  company,  which  was  suffer- 
ing many  casualties  as  it  advanced.  While  he  was 
carrying  a  wounded  soldier,  Mechanic  Funderburk 
was  himself  seriously  wounded  in  the  shoulder.  He 
continued,  under  heavy  artillery  fire,  to  evacuate 
the  wounded  until  he  fell  from  exhaustion.  Home 
address,  Henry  W.  Funderburk,  father,  Pageland, 
S.  C. 

FUNK,  PETER Private 

Machine  Gun  Company,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne,  France, 
October  4,  1918.  Pvt.  Funk,  together  with  his  cor- 
poral, advanced  under  heavy  artillery  and  machine- 
gun  fire  to  a  forward  position,  where  Pvt.  Funk 
operated  the  machine  gun,  doing  great  damage  to 
the  enemy.  These  two  remained  with  their  gun  in 
a  far  advanced  position,  alone,  until  their  ammuni- 
tion was  exhausted.  Next  of  kin,  Anthony  Funk, 
father,  R.  F.  D.  No.  16,  College  Hill,  Mount 
Healthy,  Ohio. 

FUQUAY,  JAMES Private 

Company  H,  370th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Guillement  farm,  France,  Sep- 


tember 28,  1918.  When  Pvt.  Fuquay,  an  auto- 
matic rifleman,  was  stationed  at  a  particularly 
dangerous  location,  his  rifle  became  jammed,  where- 
upon he  took  it  apart,  remedied  the  trouble,  and 
again  put  it  into  operation.  While  doing  this  he 
was  wounded  in  the  left  arm,  but  refused  first-aid, 
continuing  to  serve  his  piece  and  direct  fire  on  the 
enemy  positions  until  completely  exhausted  from 
loss  of  blood.  Next  of  kin,  Miss  Julia  Stewart, 
friend,  3110  Wabash  Avenue,  Chicago,  III. 

FURBUSH,  JR.,  GEORGE  W.  First  Lieutenant 
23d  Infantry.  Near  Vaux,  France,  July  1, 
1918,  although  wounded,  he  continued  in  display- 
ing the  greatest  courage  and  disregard  of  all  per- 
sonal danger  at  all  times.  Throughout  the  critical 
period  of  48  hours,  July  30-31,  1918,  near  Sergy,  he 
particularly  distinguished  himself  when  leading  his 
platoon  into  position  in  face  of  fire  on  the  crest  of 
Hill  No.  212,  and  when  presiding  over  the  reorgan- 
ization of  the  position  thus  won.  Home  address, 
G.  W.  Furbush,  Waltham,  Mass. 

FURLONG,  HAROLD  A.  .  First  Lieutenant 
353d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion north  west  of  Bantheville,  France,  November  1, 
1918.  Immediately  after  the  beginning  of  the  at- 
tack in  the  Bois  De  Bantheville,  when  his  company 
was  held  up  by  a  strong  machine-gun  nest  and  his 
company  commander  and  several  others  were  killed, 
Lieut.  Furlong  took  a  soldier  with  him  and  with 
great  gallantry  and  coolness  attacked  and  captured 
the  machine-gun  nest  of  four  guns,  killing  or  wound- 
ing a  number  of  the  crew.  Home  address,  Arthur 
D.  Furlong,  father,  2950  West  Grand  Boulevard, 
Detroit,  Mich. 

FURLOW,  GEORGE  WILLARD     .      .      . 

First  Lieutenant 

Pilot,  Air  Service,  103d  Aero  Squadron.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Charey,  France, 
September  13,  1918.  Lieut.  Furlow,  while  leading  a 
patrol  of  three  monoplace  planes  at  an  altitude  of 
400  meters,  met  and  attacked  an  enemy  patrol  of 
seven  monoplace  planes.  Despite  numerical  super- 
iority, he  destroyed  two  of  the  enemy's  planes  and 
with  the  aid  of  his  companions  forced  the  others  to 
withdraw.  An  oak  leaf  is  awarded  Lieut.  Furlow 
for  the  following  act  of  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  in  the  region  of  Verneville,  France,  Septem- 
ber 17,  1918:  Lieut.  Furlow,  while  on  a  patrol  with 
two  companions,  met  and  attacked  an  enemy  forma- 
tion of  eight  planes.  In  the  course  of  the  combat 
which  ensued,  Lieut.  Furlow's  plane  was  severely 
damaged  by  the  enemy's  fire.  Despite  the  damage, 
he  continued  the  attack  until  he  had  destroyed  one 
hostile  aircraft,  and  with  his  patrol  forced  the  re- 
mainder of  the  enemy  to  retire.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  S.  C.  Furlow,  mother,  504  West  College  Street, 
Rochester,  N.  Y. 

FURNESS,  THOMAS  ....  Lieutenant 
17th  Field  Artillery.  For  extraordinary  heroism 
in  action  near  Fosse,  France,  November  1-5,  1918. 
Performing  his  duties  as  liaison  officer  in  a  most 
effective  manner,  Lieut.  Furness  also  took  command 
of  infantry  platoons,  after  the  officers  had  become 
casualties,  and  led  them  brilliantly.  On  one  occas- 
ion he  reorganized  a  platoon  after  the  leader  had 
been  killed  and  attacked  a  strong  machine-gun  posi- 
tion, capturing  four  guns  and  15  prisoners.  Next  of 
kin,  W.  T.  Furness,  Brookline,  Mass. 

FURR,  WALTER  E Private 

82d  Company,  6th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Vierzy, 
France,  July  19,  1918.  Unaided,  Pvt.  Furr  crept 
forward  in  advance  of  his  line,  searched  an  under- 
ground tunnel,  captured  five  Germans,  and  brought 
them  back  through  heavy  machine-gun  and  shell 
fire.  Home  address,  M.  F.  Furr,  father,  Concord, 
N.  H. 


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FURY,  WILLIAM  H Sergeant 

6th  Machine  Gun  Battalion,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Chateau- 
Thierry,  France,  June  10,  1918.  Sergt.  Fury  re- 
mained in  a  building  subjected  to  heavy  shell  fire 
and  mustard  gas  and  made  coffee  for  wounded  men. 
until  the  building  was  almost  entirely  demolished 
by  the  enemy  shell  fire.  Next  of  kin,  Mary  Hamil- 
ton, sister,  191  Richard  Street,  New  Haven,  Conn. 

GADDIS,  THOMAS  .  .  .  First  Sergeant 
Company  K,  lllth  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  La  Chene  Tondu,  France, 
October  5,  1918.  When  his  company  had  been  held 
up  by  sweeping  fire  from  a  machine-gun  nest, 
Sergt.  Gaddis,  in  charge  of  a  patrol  of  five  men, 
went  forward  to  reduce  the  nest.  The  patrol  was 
once  driven  back  by  the  terrific  fire,  but  again  ad- 
vanced. Fifteen  feet  from  the  nest  two  guns  opened 
fire,  killing  three  of  the  patrol,  whereupon  Sergt. 
Gaddis  rushed  forward  alone  and  killed  the  crews  of 
both  guns  with  hand  grenades.  His  action  not  only 
made  possible  the  advance  of  the  line,  which  was  of 
extreme  importance,  but  also  saved  many  of  his 
comrades  at  a  time  when  his  company  had  suffered 
heavy  casualties.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Sarah 
Gaddis,  mother,  706  East  Third  Street,  South  Oil 
City,  Pa. 

GAGE,  GEORGE  H Captain 

Medical  Corps,  28th  Infantry.  Conspicuous  for 
his  courage  in  the  actions  at  Rambercourt  on  March 
17,  1918,  and  at  Cantigny,  May  28,  1918,  he  gave 
inspiration  to  the  officers  and  men  of  the  command 
by  his  extraordinary  heroism  throughout  the  opera- 
tions south  of  Soissons,  July  18  to  22,  1918,  and  es- 
pecially at  Berzy-le-Sec,  July  21,  1918,  when  he  ac- 
companied the  first  line  and  attended  the  wounded 
in  the  open  under  incessant  machine-gun  and  artil- 
lery fire.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Ethel  M.  Gage,  182 
Parsells  Avenue,  Rochester,  N.  Y. 

GAGNIER,  CHARLES Private 

Company  C,  105th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ronssoy,  France,  September 
30,  1918.  Pvt.  Gagnier  exhibited  exceptional 
bravery  in  voluntarily  leaving  shelter,  going  for- 
ward under  heavy  shell  and  machine-gun  fire  and 
bringing  back  to  our  lines  several  wounded  com- 
rades. Home  address,  Mrs.  Emma  Gagnier, 
mother,  Williamstown  Station,  Mass. 

GAHRING,  W.  ROSS  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
28th  Infantry.  On  May  28-3 1 , 1 9 1 8,  at  Cantigny, 
France,  he  was  severely  wounded  by  machine-gun 
fire  shortly  after  successfully  leading  his  platoon  to 
its  objective.  Notwithstanding  this,  he  remained 
on  duty  for  nine  hours,  thereby  setting  a  brave  ex- 
ample for  his  men.  Home  address,  Mrs.  W.  H. 
Sloan,  mother,  Mt.  Vernon,  Mo. 

GAILLOT,  MAURICE  G Captain 

French  Army.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Chateau-Thierry,  France,  July  31  to  Aug- 
ust 6,  1918;  and  near  Soissons,  France,  August  25 
to  September  1,  1918.  Throughout  the  two  cam- 
paigns Capt.  Gaillot  accompanied  every  officer's 
patrol,  fearlessly  exposing  himself  to  heavy  ma- 
chine-gun and  artillery  fire,  rendering  invaluable 
service  to  the  regiment  to  which  he  was  attached. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  M.  Gaillot,  55  Avenue  de  la 
Grand  Armie,  Paris,  France. 

GAINES,  JOHN  P.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
26th  Infantry.  He  stayed  with  his  command  and 
led  it  to  its  final  objective  near  Soissons,  France, 
July  20,  1918,  after  being  wounded,  directed  the 
consolidation  of  his  position,  and  yielded  his  post 
only  at  the  command  of  a  superior  officer.  Home 
address,  John  W.  Gaines,  father,  Bay  City,  Texas. 


GALA  WITCH,  AUGUST  ....  Private 
Deceased.  Company  L,  9th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Soissons,  France, 
July  25,  1918.  While  endeavoring  with  his  auto- 
matic rifle  to  silence  the  fire  of  an  enemy  machine- 
gun  nest,  which  was  holding  up  a  portion  of  our 
line,  Pvt.  Gala  witch  was  killed  by  shell  fire.  Next  of 
kin,  Mrs.  Victoria  Galawitch,  mother,  102  Gardner 
Avenue,  Homestead,  N.  J. 

GALBRAITH,  FREDERICK  W.,  Jr.  .  Colonel 
147th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Ivoiry,  France,  September  29,  1918. 
When  an  enemy  counterattack  was  imminent  he 
went  into  the  front  lines  under  a  violent  artillery 
and  machine-gun  barrage,  and  by  the  coolness  and 
certainty  of  his  orders  and  the  inspiring  example  of 
his  personal  courage  reorganized  his  own  command 
and  took  command  of  other  units  whose  officers  had 
been  lost  or  diverted  in  the  confusion  of  battle. 
Knocked  down  by  a  shell,  he  refused  to  be  evacu- 
ated and  continued  to  carry  on  the  work  of  reorgan- 
izing his  position  and  disposing  the  troops  to  a  suc- 
cessful conclusion.  Home  address,  W.  L.  Taylor, 
Western  Paper  Goods  Co.,  Cincinnati,  Ohio. 

GALKA,  TONY Private 

Company  A,  30th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Crezancy,  France,  July  15, 
1918.  After  his  company  had  withdrwan  from 
their  position,  Pvt.  Galka  voluntarily  returned  to 
the  former  position,  and  throughout  the  night  of 
July  15-16  assisted  in  evacuating  the  wounded. 
Home  address,  John  Galka,  father,  Podia,  Poland. 

GALLAGHER,  CORNELIUS  E.  .  .  Sergeant 
Company  C,  309th  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Grand-Pr6, 
France,  October  28-29,  1918.  Although  painfully 
wounded  in  the  shoulder,  he  remained  at  his  post 
for  six  hours,  without  reporting  his  wound.  Even 
then  he  requested  permission  to  remain,  and,  hav- 
ing obtained  it,  he  encouraged  his  men  to  withstand 
a  threatened  counterattack.  He  left  the  field  only 
when  ordered  to  do  so.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Helen 
Walsh,  41  Andrew  Street,  Bayonne,  N.  J. 

GALLAGHER,  GEORGE  ....  Corporal 
Deceased.  Company  L,  30th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Crezancy, 
France,  July  15;  and  near  Jaulgonne,  France,  July 
23,  1918.  On  the  night  of  July  15,  during  the  in- 
tense shelling  which  preceded  the  German  offensive, 
Corpl.  Gallagher  made  three  trips  through  the  fire 
and,  collecting  lost  troops,  conducted  them  to  their 
place  in  the  line.  On  July  23  he  led  a  patrol 
through  perilous  fire,  and  established  communica- 
tion with  troops  on  the  right  of  his  position.  Home 
address,  Winifred  Gallagher,  mother,  7311  3d  Ave. 
nue,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 

GALLAGHER,  JOHN  M Corporal 

Deceased.  Company  C,  1st  Engineers.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Verdun,  France, 
October  9,  1918.  While  his  battalion  was  defending 
a  hill  captured  from  the  enemy,  Corpl.  Gallagher 
was  placed  on  the  extreme  right  of  the  line,  nearest 
to  the  enemy,  when  an  enemy  counterattack  was 
launched  against  thsir  position.  On  account  of  the 
severe  casualties  inflicted,  orders  were  given  to 
withdraw.  Remaining  alone  at  his  post  after  the 
withdrawal,  Corpl.  Gallagher  valiantly  resisted  the 
attack,  advancing  about  30  yards,  when  he  saw  the 
enemy  strip  the  body  of  his  dead  commanding  officer. 
Later,  when  his  company  drove  the  enemy  beyond 
the  former  position,  they  found  the  body  of  Corpl. 
Gallagher,  lying  across  his  rifle.  In  a  circle,  facing 
him,  were  the  bodies  of  six  Germans,  whose  lives  he 
exacted  during  the  unequal  struggle.  Next  of  kin, 
Thomas  B.  Gallagher,  father,  Ginter,  Pa. 


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GALLO,  JOSEPH Sergeant 

Company  A,  2d  Engineers.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Vaux,  France,  July  1,  1918. 
He  showed  great  bravery  and  energy  and  excep- 
tional presence  of  mind  in  leading  his  platoon 
through  heavy  barrage  fire  to  reinforce  a  weakened 
section  of  the  line.  Further,  after  the  capture  of  a 
hill  which  was  his  objective,  he  pursued  a  German 
officer,  although  exposed  to  heavy  fire,  captured 
him,  took  away  his  arms  and  brought  him  back  a 
prisoner.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Rose  Gallo,  218  No. 
Belmont  Avenue,  Newark,  N.  J. 

GALLOWAY,  JUDSON  PAUL  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  23d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  the  Chateau-Thierry  sector, 
France,  June  6,  1918.  Lieut.  Galloway  exhibited 
exceptional  courage  and  leadership  when,  after  be- 
ing mortally  wounded,  he  continued  to  direct  the 
steady  advance  of  his  platoon  in  the  face  9f  heavy 
machine-gun  fire  until  struck  a  second  time  and 
and  killed.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Jane  P.  Galloway, 
wife,  116  Riverside  Drive,  New  York  City. 

GAMMELL,  WARREN  S 

.  .  .  .  Sergeant  (First  Class) 
Deceased.  U.  S.  Ambulance  Service.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  northwest  of  Sommepy, 
near  St.  Etienne,  France,  October  8,  1918,  Sergt. 
Gammel  showed  conspicuous  courage  and  devotion 
to  duty  in  evacuating  the  wounded  under  most  try- 
ing conditions.  He  made  repeated  trips  in  plain 
view  of  the  enemy  observers  over  roads  under  con- 
tinuous shell  fire.  He  was  killed  by  a  shell  fragment 
while  riding  in  an  ambulance  to  an  ad vanced  post. 
Next  of  kin,  Dr.  H.  W.  Gammell,  Madison,  Minn. 


GANDER,  WILLIAM 


Private 


Company  E,  60th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Cunel,  France,  October  14, 
1918.  Voluntarily  advancing  ahead  of  his  com- 
pany, Pvt.  Gander  captured  an  enemy  machine-gun 
with  three  prisoners.  The  next  morning,  with  an- 
other soldier,  he  again  went  forth  and  caused  the 
surrender  of  several  guns  and  five  prisoners.  His 
bravery  in  both  instances  greatly  facilitated  the  ad- 
vance of  his  company,  who  were  meeting  with  resist- 
ance from  the  nests,  which  Pvt.  Gander  wiped  out. 
Home  address,  Mike  Yerrsh,  friend,  418  Center 
Street,  Springfield,  Ohio. 

GANNON,  JOSEPH  J Corporal 

Company  E,  104th  Infantry.  He  displayed 
courage  and  self-sacrificing  devotion  to  duty  in  ac- 
tion against  the  enemy  on  April  12,  1918,  voluntarily 
going  with  one  comrade  to  an  advanced  post  in  a 
communication  trench  and  with  automatic  rifle 
holding  back  advance  of  the  enemy  through  the 
trench  until  his  comrade  was  killed  and  he  himself 
severely  wounded.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Elizabeth 
Gannon,  mother,  20  Valentine  Street,  Cambridge, 


GANSAZ,  STANLEY  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  A,  28th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Exermont,  France,  October  4, 
1918.  When  a  German  77mm  gun,  supported  by 
numerous  machine-guns,  broke  the  tank  attack 
and  held  up  the  infantry  advance,  Pvt.  Gansa«, 
with  two  scouts,  made  an  encircling  movement  amid 
heavy  fire,  and  put  the  gun  out  of  action,  captur- 
ing the  entire  crew.  They  then  cleaned  out  the  en- 
emy dugouts  in  the  vicinity  and  returned  with  40 
prisoners,  including  an  officer.  Home  address,  Jos- 
eph Gansaz,  45th  Coast  Artillery  Corps,  U.  S.  A. 

CAREER,  HARRY  E.  .  Private  (First  Claw) 
Battery  F,  21st  Field  Artillery.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  Montauville,  France, 
October  24,  1918.  When  an  enemy  shell  set  fire  to 
the  powder  dump  of  his  battery,  Pvt.  Garber 


crossed  a  shell-swept  area  to  warn  his  companions  of 
the  danger  from  the  threatened  explosion  of  the 
dump.  He  then  recrossed  the  shelled  area  to  notify 
his  officers  of  the  conflagration  and  returned  to  the 
burning  dump  to  assist  in  saving  some  of  the  pow- 
der. Home  address,  Henry  J.  Garber,  father,  2916 
Fifth  Avenue,  Beaver  Falls,  Pa. 

GARCIA,  AMADO  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  K,  110th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Fismes,  France,  August  26, 
1918.  With  two  other  soldiers  Pvt.  Garcia  crawled 
300  yards  in  front  of  our  lines,  through  the  enemy's 
wire,  and  attacked  a  hostile  machine-gun  nest.  The 
enemy  crew  opened  fire  on  them  at  a  range  of  only 
ten  yards  and  resisted  stubbornly,  but  they  suc- 
ceeded in  killing  three  of  the  crew  and  driving  off 
the  others  with  clubbed  rifles.  They  returned  to  our 
lines  under  heavy  fire.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Maria 
Garcia,  mother,  Acomita,  N.  M. 

GARCIA,  GRAVIEL Private 

Company  C,  325th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Juvin,  France,  October 

16,  1918.    Pvt.  Garcia  voluntarily  went  out  into  No 
Man's  Land  under  heavy  enemy  fire  and  adminis- 
tered first  aid  to  a  wounded  comrade.    While  mak- 
ing his  way  back  to  our  lines  with  the  wounded  man, 
he  was  himself  severely  wounded.    Home  address, 
Mrs.  Joseph  Davis,  mother.  Somerville,  Texas. 

GARDELLO,  FRANK  J.,  Jr.  ...  Sergeant 
Infantry.  When  two  enemy  aeroplanes  flew  para- 
llel to  pur  infantry  lines  north  of  the  River  Ourcq, 
near  Villers-sur-Fere,  France,  July  28,  1918,  pouring 
machine-gun  bullets  into  our  positions  and  driving 
everyone  to  cover,  he  rushed  to  his  machine-gun  and 
took  aim  at  the  upper  of  the  two  machines.  Al- 
though he  was  constantly  subject  to  a  storm  of 
bullets  from  the  planes  and  from  enemy  snipers  on 
the  ground,  he  nevertheless  coolly  sighted  his  gun 
and  riddled  the  upper  plane.  It  collapsed  and  fell  in 
flames,  striking  the  lower  one  as  it  fell  and  causing  It 
to  crash  to  the  earth  also.  Home  address,  Grank 
Gardello,  father,  10  Roosevelt  Street,  New  York 
City. 

GARDINER,  KENNETH     ....   Corporal 
Battery  A,  10th  Field  Artillery.    For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  St.  Eugene,  France,  July 

17,  1918.    Suffering  from  shell  shock  and  a  wound  in 
the  shoulder,  Corpl.  Gardiner  continued  to  carry 
messages  over  shell-swept  roads  until  he  was  forced 
to  go  to  the  dressing  station  by  his  battery  comman- 
der.   Home  address,  Everett  Gardiner,  father,  120 
West  Oak  Street,  Council  Bluffs,  Iowa. 

GARDNER,  ALFRED  W.  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  305th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  the  Argonne  Forest,  France, 
October  3,  1918.  Attacking  enemy  machine-gun 
nest,  Lieut.  Gardner  displayed  the  highest  courage 
when  he  led  his  company  up  a  steep  slope  in  the  face 
of  murderous  fire.  Before  he  could  accomplish  his 
objective  he  was  killed.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Mary  E. 
Gardner,  mother,  325  West  89th  Street,  New  York 
City. 

GARDNER,  ELMER  W Private 

Company  G,  9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  south  of  Soissons,  France,  July  18, 
1918.  While  acting  as  a  runner  he  was  seriously 
wounded,  but  in  spite  of  his  injury  he  struggled 
forward  and  delivered  his  message.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Elizabeth  Gardner,  North  Franklin,  N.  Y. 

GARDNER,  GEORGE  W.  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Company  F,  353d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  Bois  de  Barricourt,  France, 
November  2,  1918.  Sergt.  Gardner  led  his  platoon 
through  shell  and  machine-gun  fire  in  an  attack  on 


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strong  enemy  positions,  capturing  two  machine- 
guns  and  assisting  in  the  destruction  of  several 
others  that  were  holding  up  our  advance.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Mary  Etta  Gardner,  mother,  General 
Delivery,  Traer,  Kansas. 

GARDNER,  JOHN  H Sergeant 

Company  L,  118th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Brancourt,  France,  October 
8,  1918.  After  his  company  commander  had  been 
wounded  immediately  before  an  attack,  Sergt. 
Gardner  took  command  of  the  company  and  led  it 
throughout  the  action.  When  his  company  was  held 
up  by  machine-gun  fire,  he  went  forward  and  killed 
four  German  machine-gunners,  thereby  enabling  his 
company  to  continue  the  advance.  On  another  oc- 
casion he  picked  up  the  rifle  of  a  wounded  soldier 
and  killed  three  of  the  enemy.  Later,  when  his  com- 
pany was  almost  surrounded  by  hostile  machine 
gunners,  under  his  cool  direction  his  men  fought 
their  way  out,  reached  their  objective,  and  consoli- 
dated the  position.  Home  address,  J.  W.  Gardner, 
father,  R.  F.  D.  No.  2,  Hartsville,  S.  C. 

GAREY,  PHILIP Sergeant 

Company  I,  107th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ronssoy,  France,  September 
29,  1918.  Organizing  a  platoon  of  survivors  of  a 
battalion,  Sergt.  Garey  led  them  in  attack  against 
the  enemy.  Under  terrific  shell  and  machine-gun 
fire,  he  advanced  against  the  enemy  machine-gun 
nest,  and  by  the  effective  use  of  hand  grenades, 
killed  or  wounded  the  crew  and  destroyed  the  gun. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Willis  L.  Garey,  mother,  154 
Ralston  Avenue,  South  Orange,  N.  J. 

GARGES,  JOSEPH  A Corporal 

Company  K,  6th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  in  the  Bois  de  Belleau, 
France,  June  6-8,  1918.  Corpl.  Garges,  with  How- 
ard Childs  and  Benjamin  Tilghman,  corporals,  and 
Herman  L.  McLeod,  private,  all  of  the  same  com- 
pany, were  prominent  in  the  attack  on  enemy  ma- 
chine-gun positions  in  the  Bois  de  Belleau  on  June 
6  and  8,  1918;  were  foremost  in  their  company  and 
at  all  times  acquitted  themselves  with  such  distinc- 
tion that  they  were  an  example  for  the  remainder  of 
their  command. 

GARIEPY,  THEODORE  T.  .  .  .  Corporal 
Company  C,  125th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  east  of  Bois  des  Crimpettes,  near 
Cierges,  northeast  of  Chateau-Thierry,  France, 
August  1,  1918.  When  two  companies  of  another 
organization  deployed  in  a  field  a  violent  artillery 
fire  was  directed  on  them,  necessitating  their  mov- 
ing into  an  adjoining  wood,  leaving  their  dead  and 
wounded  on  the  field.  Corpl.  Gariepy,  with  a  party 
of  five  men,  left  the  woods  and  directed  the  work  of 
carrying  the  wounded  to  a  safe  spot,  where  they 
could  be  given  medical  attention.  He  directed  this 
work  under  heavy  fire  and  with  an  utter  disregard 
for  his  own  life.  Home  address,  Roy  C.  Gariepy, 
brother,  348  Allendale  Avenue,  Detroit,  Mich 

GARLINGTON,  CRESWELL     .      .      . 

.  .  .  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
General  Staff,  77th  Division.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Merval,  France,  September 
14,  1918.  In  preparation  for  an  attack  by  units  of 
his  division,  Lieut.  Col.  Garlington  helped  establish 
an  advanced  observation  post.  Learning  a  wounded 
officer  was  in  front,  Lieut.  Col.  Garlington  made  his 
way  twice  through  intense  fire  from  artillery  and 
small  arms  to  where  the  wounded  officer  lay  and 
assisted  in  carrying  him  to  safety.  Home  address, 
Brig.  Gen.  R.  A.  Garlington,  father,  in  care  of  The 
Adjutant  General,  Washington,  D.  C. 

GARNER,  CORTIS  H Private 

Company  C,  105th  Field  Signal  Battalion.     For 


extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt 
and  Nsurrcy,  France,  September  28  to  October  1, 
1918.  Attached  to  the  headquarters  of  the  6th 
infantry  brigade  as  a  dispatch  rider  Pvt.  Garner  re- 
peatedly showed  exceptional  bravery  throughout 
the  operations  of  that  brigade.  During  the  engage- 
ment near  Bellicourt  he  particularly  distinguished 
himself  by  his  prompt  delivery  of  all  messages  under 
vigorous  shell  fire  and  bombing  raids  by  enemy  air- 
craft, riding  day  and  night  in  all  kinds  of  weather. 
Home  address,  J.  W.  Garner,  father,  R.  F.  D.  No.  3, 
Raleigh,  N.  C. 

GARNER,  GEORGE  W Private 

Company  D,  28th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Exermont,  France,  October 
4,  1918.  When  a  German  77  mm.  gun,  supported 
by  numerous  machine  guns,  broke  the  tank  at- 
tack and  held  up  the  infantry  advance,  Private 
Garner,  with  two  scouts,  made  an  encircling  move- 
ment amid  heavy  fire  and  put  the  gun  out  of  ac- 
tion, capturing  the  entire  crew.  They  then  cleaned 
out  the  enemy  dugouts  in  the  vicinity,  and  returned 
with  forty  prisoners,  including  an  officer.  Home  ad- 
dress, J.  W.  Garner,  father,  Lonoke,  Ark. 

GARNER,  JOHN  B Sergeant 

Company  F,  325th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  north  of  Clemery,  in  Lorraine, 
France,  on  the  night  of  16-17,  August,  1918.  Al- 
though wounded  in  the  face  and  hand,  he  went  50 
meters  up  a  road  in  the  face  of  fire  from  two  German 
machine-guns  and  of  exploding  grenades  to  rescue  a 
lieutenant  who  lay  100  meters  within  the  German 
wire,  so  severely  wounded  as  to  be  unable  to  move 
without  assistance.  Sergt.  Garner  put  the  officer 
on  his  back,  crawled  through  the  enemy's  wire  and 
from  there  carried  him  500  meters  across  open 
ground,  under  fire,  to  safety.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
John  C.  Garner,  mother,  Cedartown,  Ga. 

GARR,  CHARLES  W Corporal 

Company  D,  2d  Engineers.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne-a-Arnes,  France, 
October  7,  1918.  Advancing  ahead  of  our  infantry 
Corpl.  Garr  made  a  reconnaissance  of  the  town  of 
St.  Etienne-a-Arnes,  and,  in  spite  of  the  danger, 
exposed  to  artillery  and  machine-gun  fire  of  our 
own  and  enemy  guns,  he  procured  and  returned 
with  valuable  information.  Home  address,  N.  E. 
Garr,  father,  Spiro,  Okla. 

GARRISON,  WILLIAM  H.  .  .  .  Private 
Signal  Corps,  101st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Chateau-Thierry,  France, 
July  20-23,  1018.  He  displayed  great  personal 
bravery  and  skill  in  maintaining  telephone  lines 
between  the  regimental  commander  and  the  leading 
battalion  for  more  than  two  days.  He  patrolled  the 
line  continuously  and  repaired  it  when  it  was  cut 
during  bombardment.  Knocked  down  frequently 
by  exploding  shells,  and  once  buried  beneath  dirt 
and  d6bris,  he  nevertheless  stuck  courageously  to 
his  task,  thereby  making  communication  possible. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Phoebe  Garrison,  mother, 
Pioche,  Nev. 

GARSIDE,  HENRY  P Private 

Company  F,  9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Beaumont,  France,  Novem- 
ber 1-5,  1918.  On  duty  as  a  company  runner,  Pvt. 
Garside  repeatedly  carried  messages  unflinchingly 
through  heavy  enemy  machine-gun  and  shell  fire 
with  utter  disregard  for  personal  safety.  Home  ad- 
dress, Bridgett  Garside,  290  Rhode  Island  Avenue, 
Fall  River,  Mass. 

GARST,  HENRY  J Corporal 

Company  H,  47th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bazoches,  France,  August  9, 
1918.  Responding  to  a  call  for  volunteers  to  destroy 


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a  hostile  machine-gun,  Corpl.  Garst,  with  two  other 
soldiers,  boldly  went  forward  through  machine-gun 
fire  and  accomplished  this  mission.  Home  address, 
George  Garst,  father,  4210  Chippewa  Street,  St. 
Louis,  Mo. 

GARTHRIGHT,  JOHN  E Private 

Deceased.  Company  M,  307th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  the  Forest  of  Argonne, 
France,  September  28-29,  1918.  Pvt.  Garthright 
distinguished  himself  time  after  time  carrying  in 
wounded  under  heavy  shell  fire  until  he  was  finally 
killed  while  engaged  in  this  self-sacrificing  work. 
Next  of  kin,  Warren  Garthright,  father,  R.  F.  D.  6, 
Richmond,  Va. 

GARVIN,  FRANK  W Private 

Company  C,  107th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Souplet,  France,  Octo- 
ber 18,  1918.  After  the  advance  of  his  company 
had  been  stopped  by  strong  hostile  machine-gun 
fire,  Pvt.  Garvin,  with  three  companions,  advanced 
far  ahead  of  the  front  line  to  attack  an  enemy  posi- 
tion located  in  a  large  farmhouse.  By  skillful  man- 
euvering in  the  broad  daylight  they  covered  all  en- 
trances to  the  house  and  forced  the  surrender  of  the 
entire  force  of  the  enemy,  numbering  36  men  and 
two  officers.  During  the  exploit  they  killed  two 
Germans  who  attempted  to  take  cover  in  the  cellar. 
Home  address,  George  K.  Garvin,  father,  84  Nassau 
Boulevard,  Garden  City,  Long  Island,  N.  Y. 

GASKINS,  FREDERICK  O.  .  .  .  Corporal 
Deceased.  Company  1, 118th  Infantry.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  la  Haie  Menneresse, 
France,  October  16,  1918.  When  the  advance  of  his 
company  was  held  up  by  two  machine-gun  nests 
Corpl.  Gaskins  led  his  squad  entirely  on  his  own 
initiative  in  the  face  of  intense  machine-gun  fire 
against  an  enemy  post  on  the  right  flank.  Followed 
by  his  men  he  rushed  the  position,  taking  it  and 
killing  two  of  the  gun  crew.  He  then  rushed  a  second 
post  alone  with  his  rifle,  killing  one  of  the  crew.  He 
was  himself  killed  before  he  could  reach  the  post. 
Next  of  kin,  Thomas  W.  Gaskins,  father,  Chester- 
field, S.  C. 

GASPARATTO,  TONY Private 

Company  B,  119th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt,  France,  Septem- 
ber 29,  1918.  During  the  operations  against  Belli- 
court, Pvt.  Gasparatto,  without  assistance,  charged 
an  enemy  position,  taking  and  returning  with  26 
prisoners.  Home  address,  Joseph  Gasparatto, 
father,  Lockhart,  111. 

GASSOWAY,  THOMAS  ....  Corporal 
Company  B,  6th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Fontaines,  France,  Novem- 
ber 7,  1918.  Corpl.  Gassoway,  accompanied  by 
three  other  soldiers,  volunteered  and  went  out  under 
heavy  machine-gun  and  artillery  fire  to  rescue  a 
wounded  comrade.  Failing  in  the  first  attempt, 
they  again  tried  and  this  time  succeeded  in  bringing 
the  wounded  man  to  shelter.  Home  address,  Will- 
iam Gassoway,  Vanceburg,  Ky. 

GASTON,  GEORGE  F Private 

Company  H,  131st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Chipilly  Ridge,  France,  August 
9,  1918.  After  being  severely  wounded  by  shrapnel 
he  showed  the  greatest  courage  by  continuing  to 
advance  on  a  machine-gun  emplacement,  keeping 
the  gun  occupied,  and  thereby  enabling  a  detach- 
ment to  flank  the  position  and  capture  it.  Home 
address,  Charles  Gaston,  father,  Windsor,  111. 

GASTON,  PAUL  J Sergeant 

Sanitary  Detachment,  121st  Machine  Gun  Bat- 
alion.     For  extraordinary   heroism  in   action  in 


front  of  Bellevue  Farm,  near  Cierges,  France,  Aug- 
ust 1,  1918.  During  the  attack  on  Bellevue  Farm 
he  worked  energetically  throughout  the  engagement 
which  continued  from  2  to  10  p.  m.,  to  give  first  aid 
to  the  wounded  and  to  carry  them  to  the  dressing 
station.  He  was  under  fire  of  snipers  continuously 
and  frequently  went  into  shell  and  machine-gun  fire 
to  administer  to  wounded  soldiers.  His  calmness 
and  courage  was  a  source  of  inspiration  to  the  com- 
bat troups.  Home  address,  Howard  L.  Gaston, 
brother,  Dysart,  Iowa. 

GASTON,  ROBERT  A Corporal 

Deceased.  Company  F,  141st  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne, 
France,  October  8,  1918.  Corpl.  Gaston  led  three 
attempts  to  take  an  enemy  machine-gun  nest  under 
enfilade  fire.  In  the  final  attempt  he  was  wounded, 
but  continued  to  advance  until  he  was  killed  by  ma- 
chine-gun fire.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Lilly  Gaston, 
mother,  Fort  Sam  Houston,  Texas. 

GATAINO,  ISAAC Corporal 

Company  I,  47th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Thibaut,  France,  August 
8,  1918.  Corpl.  Gataino  showed  exceptional  cour- 
age and  judgment  when  patrolling  the  country  to 
the  flank  of  his  company  under  heavy  machine-gun 
and  artillery  fire.  He  obtained  liaison  with  the 
flank  company  and  brought  back  valuable  informa- 
tion regarding  the  river  to  the  front  of  our  lines. 
Home  address,  Joseph  Gataino,  father,  1208  Wash- 
burn  Avenue,  Chicago,  111. 

GATES,  AUSTIN Private 

Company  M,  16th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Charpentry,  France,  October 
3,  1918.  He  went  forward  with  three  other  sol- 
diers, and,  though  subjected  to  intense  enemy  fire 
rescued  a  wounded  soldier  who  had  fallen  in  advance 
of  our  lines.  Home  address,  Mrs.  George  Duff, 
mother,  Drummond,  Mont. 

GAUFFENY,  EMMANUAL  PAUL  FRANCOIS 

Lieutenant 

French  Army.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion in  the  St.  Mihiel  sector,  France,  September  26, 
1918.  Commanding  and  leading  a  raid  against  the 
enemy,  in  spite  of  the  severe  shelling  Lieut.  Gauff- 
eny  reached  his  objective  and  took  many  prisoners. 
His  great  courage  during  most  hazardous  recon- 
naissances won  the  admiration  of  all  under  his  com- 
mand, and  the  information  he  supplied  was  always 
of  the  utmost  value. 

GAUTHIER,  JEAN  CHARLES     .      .      . 

.      .      .      .  Second  Lieutenant 

French  Army.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Bussy  Farm,  France,  September  29,  1918. 
While  on  duty  as  French  Liaison  officer  with  the 
371st  Infantry,  this  officer  was  knocked  down  by  a 
shell  which  burst  near  by  during  a  severe  artillery 
barrage.  He  immediately  resumed  the  advance 
with  the  utmost  coolness,  affording  an  excellent 
example  to  the  men  near  him.  During  the  whole 
battle  he  was  many  times  exposed  to  heavy  fire  in 
maintaining  liaison  and  performing  other  voluntary 
service;  his  experience,  sang  froid,  and  judgment 
assisting  materially  in  the  success  of  the  operation. 
Home  address  not  given. 

GAY,  JAMES  H.     .      .      .  First  Lieutenant 

30th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Crezancy,  France,  July  15,  1918.  When 
his  small  force  of  about  30  men  was  almost  entirely 
surrounded  by  greatly  superior  forces  of  the  enemy, 
Lieut.  Gay,  refusing  to  surrender,  cut  his  way  out 
by  delivering  a  deadly  fire  from  both  his  front  and 
rear.  He  also  captured  about  150  prisoners,  includ- 
ing a  major,  and  his  remarkable  gallantry  aided 
greatly  in  breaking  up  the  German  drive  of  July  15. 


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Home  address,  James  H.  Gay,  father,  345  Pelham 
Road,  Germantown.  Pa. 

GAY,  LUTHER Private 

Company  L,  6th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  the  Bois  de  Chatillon, 
France,  November  5,  1918.  As  Private  Gay  and 
another  soldier  were  going  to  the  rear  to  guide  the 
remainder  of  their  company  to  its  position,  they 
were  fired  on  from  an  enemy  machine-gun  nest. 
Attacking  the  nest,  they  killed  four  of  the  crew 
and  captured  one  prisoner,  driving  off  the  remain- 
der. Home  address,  Lindsey  Gay,  father,  Adrian, 
Ga. 

GAYLORD,  BRADLEY  J.  .  First  Lieutenant 
Pilot,  1st  Day  Bombardment  Group,  Air  Service. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  between  Cham- 
bley  and  Xammes,  France,  September  13,  1918. 
While  leading  an  important  mission  with  two  other 
planes,  he  was  attacked  by  15  enemy  planes. 
Nevertheless,  he  and  his  observer  carried  out  the 
mission,  bombed  the  objective  in  a  running  fight, 
and  shot  down  at  least  one  enemy  plane.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Harvey  R.  Gaylord,  mother,  113  High 
Street,  Buffalo,  N.  Y. 

GAYNIER,  CHARLES  E Private 

Company  C,  105th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ronssoy,  France,  September 
30,  1918.  He  exhibited  exceptional  bravery  in  vol- 
untarily leaving  shelter,  going  forward  under  heavy 
shell  and  machine-gun  fire  and  bringing  back  to  our 
lines  several  wounded  comrades.  Mitchell  Gaynier, 
father,  William  Stone  Station,  Mass. 

GEARHARD,  AUGUST  F.  .  First  Lieutenant 
Chaplain,  328th  Infantry.  For  repeated  acts  of 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  at  Norroy  and  Van- 
dieres,  France,  September  15-16,  1918,  and  at  Cha- 
tel  Cheh6ry,  and  Sommerance,  France,  October 
3-20.  During  this  advance  of  his  regiment  from 
Norroy  to  Vandieres  he  displayed  exceptional  brav- 
ery and  fidelity  to  his  duties  by  working  two  days 
and  nights  without  sleeping,  recovering  and  remov- 
ing to  the  rear  the  killed  and  wounded,  making  fre- 
quent trips  into  No  Man's  Land  under  heavy  shell 
fire  for  this  purpose.  In  the  operations  at  Chatel 
Chehery  and  Sommerance  this  officer  again  distin- 
guished himself  by  remaining  constantly  at  the  ad- 
vanced aid  station  assisting  the  surgeon,  adminis- 
tering aid  to  the  wounded,  cheering  and  comforting 
them.  Home  address,  469  Twenty-fourth  Street, 
Milwaukee,  Wis. 

GEE,  OTHEL  J First  Lieutenant 

Medical  Corps,  20th  Field  Artillery.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  Vieville-en-Haye, 
France,  September  27,  1918.  Lieutenant  Gee  vol- 
untarily ran  to  the  assistance  of  a  wounded  soldier, 
dressed  his  wounds,  and  carried  him  to  shelter 
through  severe  shell  fire.  Home  address,  Mrs.  L.  C. 
Gee,  mother,  3531  West  Lee  Street,  Greenville,  Tex. 

GEER,  CLARENCE  W.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
102d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  at  St.  Hilaire,  France,  September  18-19, 
1918.  While  advancing  with  a  raiding  party,  in 
the  face  of  heavy  machine-gun  fire,  he  charged  alone 
into  the  woods  and  captured  two  prisoners  single- 
handed.  After  the  raiding  party  had  retired,  he 
again  went  back  alone  into  the  woods  under  the 
same  heavy  machine-gun  fire,  to  locate  wounded 
who  had  been  left  behind.  His  courage  and  excep- 
tional bravery  set  an  example  to  his  men  which  con- 
tributed greatly  to  the  success  of  the  raid.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  M.  F.  Geer,  wife,  237  Church  Street, 
Torrington,  Conn. 

GEER,  FREDERICK  W Private 

Company  M,  312th  Infantry.    For  extraordinary 


heroism  in  action  near  Grand-Pre1,  France,  October 
26,  1918.  In  the  face  of  heavy  machine-gun  fire  and 
on  his  own  initiative,  Private  Geer  left  a  place  of 
safety  and  made  his  way  by  crawling  to  the  side  of  a 
wounded  comrade,  administering  first-aid  treat- 
ment. Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary  Geer,  231  Madi- 
son Avenue,  Albany,  N.  Y. 

GEER,  PRENTICE  S Corporal 

67th  Company,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  At 
Chateau-Thierry,  France,  on  June  6,  1918,  having 
become  isolated  when  the  enemy  counter-attacked 
his  group,  he  courageously  charged  with  a  bayonet 
and,  with  the  assistance  of  his  comrades,  captured  a 
machine-gun  crew  and  repulsed  the  attack  at  that 
point.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Helen  Geer,  mother, 
993  Fairmont  Avenue,  St.  Paul,  Minn. 

GEHRIS,  JACK  D.  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Medical  Detachment,  308th  Infantry.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  Binarville,  France, 
October  2  and  5,  1918.  Under  a  heavy  enemy  bar- 
rage Private  Gehris  went  to  the  rescue  of  two  severe- 
ly wounded  men  and  carried  them  to  a  place  offering 
scant  shelter,  where  they  were  forced  to  remain  until 
aid  arrived  the  next  morning.  On  October  5,  1918, 
when  a  shell  struck  his  first-aid  station,  killing  two 
and  wounding  five  others,  he,  although  wounded, 
adminsitered  first  aid  to  his  comrades  before  re- 
ceiving medical  attention  for  himself.  Home  ad- 
dress, Pearl  Allegars,  friend,  17  Broad  Street, 
Stroudsburg,  Pa. 

GEIGER,  FRANK  F Sergeant 

95th  Company,  6th  Marines.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  the  Forest  of  Argonne,  France, 
November  1,  1918.  Sergeant  Geiger  displayed 
great  coolness  and  courage  in  leading  his  section 
against  machine-gun  positions.  He  was  later  se- 
verely wounded  while  rushing  a  machine-gun  nest 
unaided.  Home  address,  Frank  S.  Geiger,  father, 
1331  Seneca  Street,  Buffalo,  N.  Y. 

GENICKE,  RAYMOND  ....  Private 
Company  H,  128th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Juvigny,  France,  August  29, 
1918.  Private  Genicke  accompanied  an  officer  in 
advancing  ahead  of  the  first  wave  under  intense 
machine-gun  and  shell  fire  to  within  a  few  feet  of 
an  enemy  trench  and  captured  75  prisoners.  He 
then  entered  this  trench  and  took  ten  more  of  the 
enemy.  Home  address,  Mrs.  R.  J.  Genicke,  wife, 
499  Third  Avenue,  Detroit,  Mich. 

GENEST,  PAUL  P Mechanic 

Company  L,  23d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Vaux,  France,  July  1,  1918. 
He  picked  up  a  live  grenade  thrown  into  his  group 
from  an  enemy  dugout  and  hurled  it  back  into  the 
dugout,  killing  and  wounding  a  number  of  the 
enemy  and  saving  the  lives  of  several  comrades. 
Home  address,  Arthur  Genest,  111  Gresham  Ave- 
nue, Lowell,  Mass. 

GENRICH,  LUDWIG  ....  Mechanic 
Company  I,  60th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Clery  le  Petit,  France,  Novem- 
ber 6,  1918.  His  company  having  been  held  up  by 
enemy  machine-gun  fire,  Mechanic  Genrich,  with 
his  platoon  leader  and  another  soldier,  attacked  a 
machine-gun  nest,  killing  two  of  the  crew  and  cap- 
turing eight  prisoners,  thereby  permitting  the  com- 
pany to  advance  and  establish  a  bridgehead.  Home 
address,  Carl  Genrich,  107  Colfax,  Street,  South 
Bend,  Ind. 

GENTRY,  CARL  C.  .  .  Private  (First  Class ( 
Company  D,  139th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Baulny,  France,  September 
30,  1918.  Upon  his  own  initiative,  Private  Gentry 
organized  a  platoon  composed  of  disorganized 


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men  from  various  units,  and  led  it  through  terrific 
machine-gun  fire,  stopping  an  advance  of  the  en- 
emy. In  performing  this  courageous  feat  he  was 
severely  wounded.  Home  address,  John  Gentry, 
father,  Twenty-first  and  Lulu  Streets,  Trenton, 
Mo. 

GENTRY,  HERMAN  D Private 

Deceased.  Company  C,  167th  Infantry.  Died 
March  11,  1918,  of  wounds  that  were  received  in 
action  while  fighting  gallantly  near  Pexonne, 
France,  March  5,  1918.  He  showed  courageous 
devotion  to  duty  by  remaining  at  his  post  under 
heavy  shell  fire.  Next  of  kin,  Morgan  Gentry, 
father,  Hunts ville,  Ala. 

GEORGE,  HAROLD  H.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
139th  Aero  Squadron.  For  extraordinary  heroism 
in  action  near  Bantheville,  France,  October  27, 
1918.  Lieutenant  George  displayed  great  courage  in 
attacking  a  formation  of  four  enemy  planes  (Fokker 
type) ,  destroying  two  of  them  in  a  terrific  fight  and 
driving  the  other  two  back  to  their  own  territory. 
Home  address,  William  F.  George,  brother,  210 
East  Tenth  Street,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 


GEORGE,  RUBIN  L. 


Corporal 


Company  A.  59th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Brieulles,  France,  Septem- 
ber 29,  1918.  After  his  platoon  had  become  badly 
disorganized  under  heavy  fire,  and  all  the  sergeants 
had  been  killed  or  wounded,  Corporal  George  took 
charge  of  the  platoon,  reorganized  it  with  great 
courage,  and  initiative,  and  led  it  on  in  the  attack 
against  hostile  machine  guns.  He  was  wounded 
shortly  afterwards,  but  he  remained  throughout 
the  night  where  he  had  fallen  refusing  to  be  evac- 
uated till  all  the  other  wounded  had  been  cared  for. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Amelia  George,  mother,  San 
Jose,  Cal. 

GETCHELL,  CHARLES  H.  .  Mess  Sergeant 
Battery  F,  151st  Field  Artillery.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  Pannes,  France,  Septem- 
ber 21,  1918.  While  the  terrain  was  under  heavy 
artillery  fire  from  the  enemy,  Sergeant  Getchell, 
observing  some  wounded  men  lying  in  the  open 
without  attention,  ran  to  their  aid  of  his  own  voli- 
tion, administered  to  their  wounds,  and  helped 
carry  them  to  a  place  of  safety,  after  which  he  again 
went  out  into  the  shell-swept  area  and  made  a  care- 
ful reconnaissance  of  the  fields,  searching  for  any 
other  casualties  which  he  might  have  overlooked. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  W.  H.  Day,  sister,  3516  Port- 
land Avenue,  Minneapolis,  Minn. 

GEYER,  ROBERT  E Private 

Battery  E,  12th  Field  Artillery.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  Thiaucourt,  France, 
September  12,  1918.  While  acting  as  spare  gunner, 
Private  Geyer  sprang,  at  a  word  from  his  executive 
officer,  to  act  as  No.  1  in  the  supplementary  gun 
crew  for  the  first  piece,  whose  entire  crew  were  cas- 
ualties. He  assisted  in  laying  aside  the  dead  and 
wounded  and  continued  in  the  service  of  his  piece 
until  the  barrage  was  captured.  Home  address, 
Charles  A.  Geyer,  909  Portage  Avenue,  South  Bend, 
Ind. 

GHOLSTON,  JABEZ  G Captain 

6th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Fontraines,  France,  November  7,  1918. 
Captain  Gholston  personally  led  several  of  his  pla- 
toons against  machine-guns  on  the  fiank  of  the  at- 
tacking battalion  and  reduced  that  resistance.  He 
was  wounded  by  shell  fire  upon  reaching  the  objec- 
tive, but  remained  with  his  company  until  the  posi- 
tion had  been  organized  and  an  advance  upon  a  new 
objective  begun.  Home  address,  Mr.  W.  N.  Ghol- 
aton,  father,  Woodland,  Miss. 


GIBBONS,  JAMES  J Sergeant 

Deceased.  45th  Company,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S. 
M.  C.  Killed  in  action  at  Chateau-Thierry,  France, 
June  6,  1918,  he  gave  the  supreme  proof  of  that  ex- 
traordinary heroism  which  will  serve  as  an  example 
to  hitherto  untried  troops.  Next  of  kin,  Miss 
Evelyn  Gibbons,  sister,  61  West  Ninety-third 
Street,  New  York  City. 

GIBBS,  DUDLEY  R.  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Battery  E,  150th  Field  Artillery.  For  extraor- 
dinary heroism  in  action  near  Fleville,  France,  Oc- 
tober 28,  1918.  Acting  as  courier,  Private  Gibbs 
was  riding  through  an  intense  shelling  and,  stopping 
at  a  cry  of  help,  observed  two  members  of  his  or- 
ganization lying  in  the  road.  Going  to  their  aid,  he 
found  that  one  man  was  already  dead  and  the  other 
seriously  wounded.  He  administered  aid  under 
most  harassing  conditions,  and  assisted  in  his  re- 
moval to  a  dressing  station.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Hattie  M.  Gibbs  Blair,  mother,  Miami,  Okla. 

GIBNEY,  JOHNJ Corporal 

Battery  F,  10th  Field  Artillery.  For  extraor- 
dinary heroism  in  action  near  Greves  Farm,  France, 
July  15,  1918.  Responding  to  a  call  for  volunteers, 
Corporal  Gibney,  with  eight  other  soldiers,  manned 
two  guns  of  a  French  battery  which  had  been  de- 
serted by  the  French  during  the  unprecedented  fire, 
after  many  casualties  had  been  inflicted  on  their 
forces.  For  two  hours  he  remained  at  his  post  and 
poured  an  effective  fire  into  the  ranks  of  the  enemy. 
Home  address,  Miss  Mary  Gibney,  311  East  Fourth 
Street,  Tucson,  Ariz. 

GIBSON,  CHARLES  S Private 

82d  Company,  6th  Regiment  of  Marines.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Bayonville, 
France,  November  1,  1918.  Private  Gibson  volun- 
teered and  went  forward  to  reconnoiter  a  ravine 
which  was  infested  with  hostile  machine-gun  and 
artillery  positions,  returning  with  several  prisoners. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Charles  W.  Gibson,  101  Walnut 
Street,  Batesville,  Ind. 

GIBSON,  RALPH Sergeant 

Company  H,  370th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Beaume,  France,  November  8, 
1918.  Sergeant  Gibson,  then  private,  led  his  platoon 
across  a  fire-swept  zone  in  the  advance  of  the  ob- 
jective, encouraging  his  men  by  his  fearless  example. 
On  the  same  day  he  was  placed  in  charge  of  two  im- 
portant reconnoitering  patrols,  whose  mission  was 
to  locate  enemy  machine-gun  positions  that  were 
known  to  be  in  the  path  of  the  advance  of  the  com- 
pany. He  accomplished  the  mission,  constantly  ex- 
posed to  enemy  fire,  and  brought  back  important 
information.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Rose  B.  Gibson, 
mother,  4306  Forestville  Avenue,  Chicago,  111. 

GIBSON,  RAYMOND Corporal 

Company  K,  6th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  In  the 
Bois  de  Belleau,  on  June  8,  1918,  he  handled  alone  a 
Chauchat  rifle  with  such  accuracy  in  the  face  of  an 
extremely  heavy  fire  that  his  platoon  was  enabled  to 
move  against  the  enemy  machine-gun  platoon. 
Home  address,  Kingsport,  Tenn. 

GIBSON,  THOMAS  R.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
18th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Soissons,  France,  July  21,  1918.  He  dis- 
played rare  gallantry  and  leadership  when,  all  the 
other  officers  of  his  company  having  been  killed  or 
wounded,  he  led  his  men  through  a  zone  of  intense 
bombardment,  and,  although  badly  wounded  him- 
self, he  attained  his  objective  with  only  five  men  and 
two  machine-guns,  refusing  to  be  evacuated  until 
his  guns  were  effectively  in  action.  Home  address, 
J.  D.  Gibson,  3647  Flournoy  Street,  Chicago,  111 


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HEROES  ALL 


GICLAIS,  DE  LA Lieutenant 

French  Army,  attached  to  42d  Division.  In  the 
action  of  March  5,  1918,  near  Pexonne,  France,  al- 
though he  might  have  remained  in  a  place  of  safety, 
he  went  to  the  position  of  Battery  C,  151st  Field 
Artillery,  when  it  was  under  bombardment  by  accu- 
rately adjusted  artillery,  and  by  his  courage  and 
coolness,  assisted  the  officers  and  men  of  the  com- 
mand. 

GIESCKE,  LEWIS  M Private 

Company  I,  132d  Infantry.  For  repeated  acts  of 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Brieulles, 
France,  October  9-12,  1918.  Private  Giescke  ad- 
ministered first  aid  to  many  comrades  under  heavy 
shell  fire  and  assisted  them  to  the  aid  station.  When 
his  company  was  in  need  of  water  he  went  alone  un- 
der heavy  machine-gun  fire,  in  direct  view  of  the 
enemy,  and  procured  it.  Each  night  he  personally 
guided  the  ration  detail  through  heavy  bombard- 
ment. Toward  the  end  of  the  engagement,  after  his 
platoon  sergeant  and  the  other  noncommissioned 
officers  had  become  casualties,  Private  Giescke  took 
charge  of  the  platoon,  displaying  unusual  leadership. 
Home  address,  Herman  Giescke,  father,  Poplar 
Grove.  111. 


GIET,  AUGUSTE  ALBERT 


Private  (First  Class) 


Second  Coast  Artillery  Corps,  French  Army.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  on  July  22,  1918. 
While  his  company  was  surrounded  by  the  enemy 
after  an  attack,  Soldat  Giet  volunteered  and  estab- 
lished liaison  with  his  battalion,  his  mission  being 
successfully  accomplished  despite  the  severe  fire 
from  many  machine-guns  in  the  vicinity. 

GIGER,  GEORGE  J.     .      .  First  Lieutenant 

114th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  north  of  Yerdun,  France,  October  12,  1918. 
While  leading  his  platoon  in  attack,  Lieutenant 
Giger  was  wounded  but  refused  evacuation,  en- 
couraging his  men  to  continue,  when  he  was  again 
wounded.  He  then  assisted  in  the  removal  of  the 
wounded  and  refused  attention  until  all  others  had 
received  first  aid.  Home  address,  Mrs.  George  J. 
Giger,  wife,  321  Fair  Street,  Paterson,  N.  J. 

GILBERT,  FRANCIS  W Captain 

307th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Fismes,  France,  August  26,  1918,  and 
near  Remille,  France,  November  10,  1918.  On 
August  26  Captain  Gilbert  made  a  daylight 
reconnaissance  of  the  ruins  of  the  Tannerie,  near 
Fismes,  entered  Fismes  under  direct  observation 
and  fire  of  the  enemy  and  continued  his  reconnais- 
sance along  the  Rouen-Rheims  road,  under  ma- 
chine-gun fire,  for  the  purpose  of  ascertaining 
whether  or  not  the  terrain  was  favorable  for  an 
attack  on  the  Chateau  du  Diable.  On  November 
10  he  voluntarily  led  a  patrol  across  the  River 
Meuse,  and  located  the  enemy  positions.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Frederick  Gilbert,  mother,  389  Genesee 
Street,  Utica.  N.  Y. 

GILBERT,  LESLIE  T Private 

Company  B,  5th  Marines.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Blanc  Mont  Ridge,  France, 
October  4,  1918.  Private  Gilbert  volunteered  to 
rescue  a  comrade  from  a  most  violent  barrage.  Al- 
though severely  wounded  while  performing  this 
courageous  deed,  he  continued  until  his  task  was 
accomplished.  Home  address,  Harry  T.  Gilbert, 
father,  R.  F.  D.  1,  Strum,  Wis. 

GILBERTIE,  JOHN  S Corporal 

Company  E,  327th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Corney,  France,  October 
7-26,  1918.  During  the  entire  action  from  October 
7,  Corporal  Gilbertie  carried  messages  from  the 
front  line  to  battalion  and  regimental  headquarters, 


although  suffering  from  the  effects  of  gas  and  sick- 
ness. On  two  occasions  he  volunteered  and  led 
patrols  into  the  enemy  terrirory,  obtaining  and  re- 
turning with  information  of  the  utmost  importance 
and  value.  Next  of  kin,  Antonio  Gilbertie,  father, 
Westport,  Conn. 

GILCHRIST,  EDWARD  J.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
102d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Verdun,  France,  October  29,  1918.  After 
the  advance  of  his  company  had  been  held  up  by  in- 
tense machine-gun  and  rifle  fire,  Lieutenant  Gil- 
christ  successfully  gathered  together  the  scattered 
members  of  his  command  and  consolidated  his  posi- 
tion. He  then  exposed  himself  to  great  danger  from 
heavy  machine-gun  fire  by  crawling  far  in  advance 
of  our  lines  and  rescuing  several  wounded  men  who 
were  lying  helpless,  unprotected  in  shell  holes. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  T.  F.  Gilchrist,  mother,  657 
Church  Street,  Richmond  Hill,  N.  Y. 

GILFILLAN,  DEAN  M Captain 

Tank  Corps.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Varennes,  France,  October  26,  1918.  Cap- 
tain Gilfillan  destroyed  two  machine-guns  and  in- 
flicted heavy  losses  on  a  column  of  German  infantry 
after  his  tank  had  been  set  on  fire  by  two  direct  hits 
by  enemy  artillery  and  he  himself  wounded  by  ma- 
chine-gun fire.  He  left  his  tank  only  when  explos- 
ion was  imminent,  was  wounded  a  second  time  by 
shell  fragments,  but  remained  at  his  post  until  he 
had  turned  over  his  command  to  another  officer. 
Home  address,  S.  G.  Gilfillan,  father,  1001  South 
Sixth  Street,  Ironton,  Ohio. 

GILKERSON,  SHANKLIN  EBENEZER     . 

Sergeant 

167th  Ambulance  Company.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  St.  Benoit,  France,  September 
16,  1918.  While  the  regimental  dressing  station 
was  under  heavy  shell  fire  he  volunteered  to  lead 
a  squad  of  litter  bearers  to  rescue  several  wounded 
men  of  another  regiment  who  had  been  caught  in  a 
heavy  barrage.  Although  he  was  wounded  him- 
self, he  succeeded  in  leading  the  squad  for  a  dis- 
tance of  3  kilometers  through  a  constant  severe 
bombardment  under  direct  observation  of  the 
enemy  artillery  and  snipers  to  an  outpost  outside 
of  his  own  regimental  sector.  He  brought  in  one 
wounded  officer  and  seven  severely  wounded 
soldiers  without  losing  any  of  his  men.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  M.  M.  Gilkerson,  mother,  Locust 
Avenue,  Kansas  City,  Mo. 

GILL,  JOHN  H Sergeant 

Headquarters  Company  120th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt, 
France,  September  29,  1918.  After  being  twice 
wounded  during  the  attack,  Sergeant  Gill,  with  his 
trench-mortar  section  men,  who  had  become  lost 
from  other  companies,  and  stragglers,  attacked  a 
strong  machine-gun  position  at  the  junction  of  the 
tunnel  and  canal  and  was  wounded  the  third  time. 
During  the  attack  he  was  wounded  in  13  places  by 
machine-gun  bullets  and  shrapnel,  but  continued 
the  attack  with  the  utmost  coolness  and  bravery. 
Home  address,  T.  S.  Gill,  father,  R.  F.  D.  4, 
Henderson,  N.  C. 

GILL,  MARTIN  MATTHEW     .      .      . 

.      .      .      .  Private  (First  Class) 

Company  A,  65th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Landres-et-St.  Georges, 
France,  October  15,  1918.  Displaying  remarkable 
coolness  and  bravery,  under  heavy  artillery  and 
machine-gun  fire,  Private  Gill  volunteered  in  every 
way  possible  to  assist  in  administering  to  the  wound- 
ed. Going  forward  over  hazardous  area,  he  brought 
in  a  wounded  comrade  to  a  place  of  safety.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Margaret  Gill,  mother,  431  West 
Twenty-fourth  Street,  New  York  City. 


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GILL,  RAYMOND Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  D,  308th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Ville  Savoye, 
France,  August  24,  1918.  During  the  advance  of 
his  company  across  the  Vesle  River,  Sergeant  Gill, 
disregarding  his  severe  wounds,  insisting  on  leading 
a  patrol  to  capture  a  sniper,  who  was  occupying  a 
formidable  position  to  fire  on  our  men.  While  on 
this  precarious  mission,  Sergeant  Gill  was  killed. 
Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Mary  Gill,  mother,  327  Eighth 
Avenue,  Long  Island  City,  N.  Y. 

GILL,  WILLIAM  TIGNOR,  Jr.  .  Lieutenant 
Medical  Corps,  U.  S.  N.,  attached  to  the  6th 
Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For  extraordinary  heroism 
in  action  near  Vierzy,  France,  July  19,  1918.  He 
established  a  forward  dressing  station  behind  the 
advanced  lines  and  for  15  hours  treated  the  wounded 
and  directed  their  evacuation  while  subjected  to 
intense  front  and  flank  fire  and  in  the  absence  of  ad- 
equate shelter.  His  fearlessness  under  these  condi- 
tions saved  the  lives  of  many  wounded  who  would 
otherwise  have  been  lost  to  the  service.  He  disre- 
garded personal  danger  and  remained  in  an  exposed 
position  in  order  to  give  immediate  care  to  the  un- 
fortunate. 442  M  Street,  Northwest,  Washington, 
D.  C. 

GILLEN,  EDWARD  N Private 

Ambulance  Company  148,  112th  Sanitary  Train. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Heurne, 
Belgium,  November  4,  1918.  With  two  other  sol- 
diers, Private  Gillen  volunteered  to  rescue  two 
wounded  men,  who  had  been  lying  in  an  exposed 
position  on  the  opposite  bank  of  the  Scheldt  River 
for  two  days.  Making  two  trips  across  the  stream, 
in  the  face  of  heavy  machine-gun  and  shell  fire,  he 
and  his  companions  succeeded  in  carrying  both  the 
wounded  men  to  shelter.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary 
Anna  Gillen,  mother,  347  West  Delaware  Street, 
Toledo,  Ohio. 

GILLESPIE,  PETER Sergeant 

Machine  Gun  Company,  165th  Infantry.  For  es- 
traordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Villers-sur-Fere, 
France,  July  29,  1918,  and  Landres-et-St.  Georges, 
France,  October  15,  1918.  Locating  an  enemy 
sniper,  Sergeant  Gillespie,  then  a  private,  took  the 
rifle  of  a  dead  comrade,  and  with  no  regard  to  per- 
sonal safety,  crawled  forward  under  heavy  machine- 
gun  fire  to  a  position  far  in  advance  of  the  assault- 
ing wave.  After  an  exchange  of  shots,  he  killed  an 
enemy  sniper,  who  had  killed  or  wounded  several 
members  of  his  battalion,  and  worked  his  was  back 
to  his  own  lines  through  an  area  swept  by  fire  from 
nearby  heights.  When  all  of  his  officers  had  been 
evacuated,  he  rallied  the  survivors  of  his  company 
and  held  them  to  their  task,  after  another  company 
had  been  sent  up  as  relief.  He  aided  materially  in 
the  repulse  of  a  strong  counterattack,  although 
suffering  from  the  effects  of  gas,  refusing  to  be  evac- 
uated till  he  became  exhausted  and  was  carried 
from  the  field.  Home  address,  Mrs,  George  Reis, 
1024  Johns  Avenue,  New  York  City. 


GILLESPIE,  WILLIAM  L. 


Private 


Deceased.  Company  G,  16th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  in  the  Forest  of  Ar- 
gonne,  France,  October,  1918.  While  carrying  a 
message  from  the  support  to  the  firing  line,  Private 
Gillespie  was  severely  wounded,  but  he  continued 
on  his  mission  and  delivered  his  message.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  W.  R.  Gillespie,  mother,  632  Harrison 
Street,  Fort  Wayne,  Ind. 

GILLETT,  TOD  FORD  .  Private  (First  Class) 
U.  S.  Ambulance  Service.  On  June  19,  1918,  near 
Beaumont,  France,  he  volunteered  to  proceed  with 
his  ambulance  under  heavy  bombardment  to  bring 
wounded  men  to  a  place  of  safety.  While  returning 


on  this  perilous  trip  he  was  killed  by  a  shell.  Home 
address,  M.  E.  Gillett,  father,  110  Crescent  Place, 
Tampa,  Fla. 

GILLIAM,  REXIE  E.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
26th  Infantry.  Four  times  he  led  his  company 
over  the  top  during  the  battle  of  Soissons,  France, 
July  18-22,  1918,  and  by  his  individual  bravery  in- 
spired his  men  to  four  successful  attacks.  Hnnre  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Marguerite  Gilliam,  wife,  110  Walnut 
Street,  Chattanooga,  Tenn. 

GILLILAND,  SAMUEL  F.,  Jr.     ... 

Private  (First  Class) 

Medical  Detachment,  llth  Field  Artillery.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Laneuville, 
France,  November  9-10,  1918.  He  made  repeated 
trips  over  a  road  which  was  under  continuous  shell 
fire,  he  being  the  only  driver  who  would  risk  driving 
over  this  road.  On  one  trip  his  ambulance  was 
struck  by  a  shell,  which  wounded  him,  killed  one  of 
his  patients,  and  caused  fresh  wounds  to  several 
others,  but  he  continued  on  duty,  evacuating  the 
wounded  of  his  own  and  other  organizations.  Home 
address,  S.  F.  Gilliland,  father,  South  Boston,  Va. 

GILLIS,  ANGUS  J Corporal 

Company  F,  1st  Engineers.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Soissons,  France,  July  20, 
1918.  He  displayed  exceptional  courage  when  he 
carried  messages  through  an  area  under  intense 
shell  and  machine-gun  bombardment  after  four  men 
had  lost  their  lives  in  the  attempt.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Angus  Gillis,  mother,  Filmore  Street,  Bever- 
ly, Mass. 

GILLOTTIE,  ANGELO Private 

Battery  E,  12th  Field  Artillery.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  Thiaucourt,  France, 
September  12,  1918.  While  acting  as  spare  cannon- 
er,  Private  Gillottie  sprang,  at  a  word  from  his  ex- 
ecutive officer  to  act  as  No.  1  of  the  supplementary 
gun  crew  for  the  first  peice,  whose  entire  crew  were 
casualties.  He  assisted  in  laying  aside  the  dead  and 
wounded  and  continued  in  the  service  of  his  piece 
until  the  barrage  had  been  completed.  Home  ad- 
dress, Paul  Gillottie,  father,  310  East  Fourteenth 
Street,  New  York  City. 

GILMER,  ROBERT  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  Company  K,  371st  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  at  Trieres  Farm, 
France,  September  30,  1918.  While  personally 
reconnoitering  a  position  to  place  his  platoon  in  the 
defense  of  Trieres  Farm,  Lieutenant  Gilmer,  re- 
gardless of  personal  danger,  exposed  himself  in  an 
area  swept  by  machine-gun  fire,  and  was  killed  while 
in  the  performance  of  this  mission.  Next  of  kin, 
Mrs.  Martha  J.  Gilmer,  906  Main  Street,  Anderson, 
S.  C. 

GILTS,  DAN  ....  Private  (First  Class) 
Deceased.  Company  C,  60th  Engineers.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Crezancy, 
France,  July  15,  1918.  After  being  wounded,  Pri- 
vate Gilts  was  being  evacuated  when  he  discovered 
that  all  ammunition  carriers  of  a  near-by  battery 
had  been  disabled.  He  insisted  in  being  allowed  to 
carry  up  ammunition  until  the  battery  was  com- 
pletely out  of  action.  Home  address,  Miss  Mabel 
Gilts,  sister,  R.  F.  D.  3,  Oakwood,  Ohio. 

GINGRAS,  JULES,  Jr Sergeant 

Company  F,  302d  Engineers.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ville-Savoye,  France,  August 
18,  1918.  He  voluntarily  plunged  into  the  Vesle 
River  to  rescue  some  soldiers  who  had  fallen  into  the 
water  with  full  packs  while  crossing  a  footbridge 
and  were  in  danger  of  drowning.  In  order  to  see,  he 
removed  his  gas  mask,  and  as  a  result  was  severely 


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gassed.    Home  address,  Grace  C.  Hammon,  friend, 
275  Church  Street,  Richmond  Hill,  N.  Y. 

GIROUX,  ERNEST  A.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  Pilot,  Air  Service.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Armeyers,  France,  May  22, 
1918.  He,  while  on  a  patrol  with  four  other  scout 
planes,  attacked  an  enemy  formation  of  eight  mono- 
plane machines.  Two  of  his  companions  were  forced 
to  retire  when  their  guns  became  jammed.  Despite 
numerical  superiority,  Lieutenant  Giroux  continued 
the  attack,  endeavoring  to  protect  his  leader,  until 
finally  forced  down  and  killed.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs. 
Arthur  E.  Haley,  42  Benton  Road,  Somerville, 
Mass. 

GITZ,  RALPH Corporal 

Battery  A,  109th  Field  Artillery.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  Courville,  France,  Sep- 
tember 6,  1918.  Exposing  himself  to  an  artillery 
barrage,  he  occupied  an  exposed  position  to  read 
projector  signals  from  the  infantry  front  line.  He 
volunteered  for  this  duty  and  rendered  valuable  ser- 
vice, receiving  and  transmitting  messages  until  he 
was  so  severely  wounded  that  it  was  necessary  for 
him  to  be  evacuated.  Home  address,  John  Gitz, 
father,  435  East  Diamond  Avenue,  Hazelton,  Pa. 

GIVENS,  FRED  G Captain 

130th  Infantry.  '  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Marcheville,  France,  November  10, 
1918.  Captain  Givens  led  the  attack  on  Marche- 
ville with  exceptional  bravery  and,  although 
wounded  while  passing  through  a  heavy  barrage, 
would  not  leave  his  company  until  his  objective  had 
been  reached  and  the  plans  made  for  its  defense. 
Home  address,  James  W.  Givens,  father,  Carbon- 
dale,  111. 

GJERSTEAD,  GUSTAV  ....  Private 
Company  D,  9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Mayonville,  France,  Novem- 
ber 1,  1918.  While  assisting  a  squad  to  flank  a  ma- 
chine-gun nest  which  was  delaying  his  company's 
advance,  Private  Gjerstead  was  twice  painfully 
wounded.  He  persisted  in  continuing  in  the  ad- 
vance until  another  wound  forced  him  to  the  rear 
for  treatment.  Home  address,  Rev.  G.  C.  Gjer- 
stead, father,  Gary,  Minn. 

GLASS,  HENRY  B Corporal 

Company  L,  116th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  north  of  Verdun,  France,  Octo- 
ber 8-15,  1918.  Corporal  Glass  repeatedly  volun- 
teered to  carry  messages  through  violent  artillery 
and  machine-gun  fire,  after  other  runners  failed 
to  get  through.  After  being  gassed  and  ordered  to 
the  rear,  this  soldier  continued  on  duty  until  he 
collapsed.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Susie  C.  Glass,  mother, 
600  Madison  Street,  Lynchburg,  Va. 

GLASSBRENNER,  FRED  L 

Private  (First  Class) 

Deceased.  Headquarters  Company,  119th  Infan- 
try. For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Belli- 
court,  France,  September  29,  1918.  Private  Glass- 
brenner  was  advancing  with  the  one-pounder  gun 
section  when  he  was  wounded  in  the  leg  by  a  ma- 
chine-gun bullet  and  was  urged  to  go  to  the  rear.  He, 
nevertheless,  continued  to  advance  and  was  later 
killed  upon  leaving  a  sheltered  position  to  go  to  the 
assistance  of  another  wounded  soldier.  Next  of  kin, 
Len  Glassbrenner,  father,  146  East  Fourth  Street, 
Jacksonville,  Fla. 

GLEASON,  JAMES  V Corporal 

Company  A,  lllth  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Fismette,  France,  August 
9-13,  1918.  When  the  enemy  attacked  our  lines, 
employing  liquid  fire,  he  inspired  the  troops  of 
which  he  formed  a  part  to  hold  the  post.  During 


the  succeeding  three  days  and  nights  without  food 
he  controlled  the  firing  line  of  the  advanced  position 
until  badly  wounded  by  shrapnel.  Home  address 
Mrs.  Mathew  Gleason,  mother,  157  South  Franklin 
Street,  Pottstown,  Pa. 

GLEASON,  JOHN  W.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Tank  Corps.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action 
near  Cheppy,  Montrebeau  Woods,  and  Exermont, 
France,  September  26-October  4,  1918.  During  the 
action  at  Cheppy  Lieutenant  Gleason  led  his  pla- 
toon against  a  strong  point  defended  by  machine 
and  antitank  guns,  leaving  his  tank  and  leading  his 
command  on  foot  through  a  mine  field  under  heavy 
rifle  and  machine-gun  fire.  Two  days  later,  in 
Montrebeau  Woods,  he  led  his  platoon  against 
machine-gun  nests,  cleaning  them  out,  and  leading 
a  battalion  of  infantry  forward  to  occupy  this  posi- 
tion. On  October  4  he  continued  in  the  attack  on 
Exermont,  though  he  had  been  twice  wounded  and 
ordered  to  the  rear.  Home  address,  Mrs.  K.  J. 
Gleason,  mother,  168  Forest  Avenue,  River  For- 
est, 111. 

GLENDENNING,  HUGH  L.  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Company  D,  107th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ronssoy,  France,  September 
29,  1918.  During  the  operations  against  the  Hin- 
denburg  line  Sergeant  Glendenning,  with  four  other 
soldiers,  left  shelter  and  went  forward  into  an  open 
field  under  heavy  shell  and  machine-gun  fire  and 
succeeded  in  bandaging  and  carrying  back  to  our 
lines  two  wounded  men.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Es- 
telle  Glendenning,  mother,  205  Virginia  Avenue, 
Jersey  City,  N.  J. 

GLENN,  CHARLES Private 

Company  D,  4th  Engineers.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ville  Savoy,  France,  August 
11,  1918.  Although  his  eyes  had  been  burned  by 
gas,  Private  Glenn  volunteered  for  duty  and  assisted 
in  the  construction  of  an  artillery  bridge  across  the 
Vesle  River,  under  constant  machine-gun  and  artil- 
lery fire,  setting  a  conspicuous  example  of  personal 
bravery  and  devotion  to  duty.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Mattie  Glenn,  wife,  Vancouver,  Wash. 

GLOMSKI,  FRANK Sergeant 

Second  Battalion  Scout  Platoon,  127th  Infantry. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Terny- 
Sorny,  north  of  Soissons,  France,  August  31,  1918. 
When  the  advance  of  his  battalion  was  halted  by 
heavy  machine-gun  fire  he  went  forward  alone,  ad- 
vancing from  one  shell  hole  to  another,  under  the 
heavy  fire  mentioned,  and  located  the  exact  posi- 
tions of  enemy  machine-gun  emplacements. 
Wounded  while  accomplishing  this  dangerous  mis- 
sion, he  nevertheless  attempted  to  deliver  his  in- 
formation to  battalion  headquarters.  Again  wound- 
ed while  endeavoring  to  reach  the  post  of  command, 
he  gave  detailed  information  to  another  soldier,  who 
reported  it  to  the  battalion  commander.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  J.  Glomski,  mother,  633  Germania 
Street,  Eau  Claire,  Wis. 

GLUCK,  FREDERICK  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Deceased.  Company  E,  165th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Sommerance, 
France,  October  16th,  1918.  Private  Gluck  volun- 
teered to  leave  his  battalion,  which  was  in  support, 
and  help  carry  wounded  men  from  the  field  of  ac- 
tion. He  was  killed  while  in  the  performance  of  this 
mission,  after  having  assisted  in  bringing  in  at  least 
a  dozen  of  his  wounded  comrades.  Next  of  kin, 
Charles  Gluck,  brother,  335  East  85th  Street,  New 
York  City. 

GLUCKSMAN,  SAMUEL     ....      Private 
78th  Company,  6th  U.  S.  M.  C.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  at  Blanc  Mount,  France,  Oc- 
tober 3,  1918.     After  capturing  a  prisoner,  Pvt. 


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Glucksman  forced  his  captive  to  lead  him  to  a  dug- 
out containing  20  of  the  enemy,  whom  he  also  cap- 
tured. Later,  after  being  wounded,  he  returned  to 
the  front  line,  after  securing  first-aid  treatment,  and 
continued  in  action  until  his  wound  forced  him  to  be 
evacuated.  Home  address,  Benjamin  Franklin 
Lodge,  No  15,  F.  &  A.  M.,  Washington,  D.  C. 

GLYNN,  CORNELIUS  T Corporal 

Company  K,  59th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  Fays,  France,  Octo- 
ber 5-6,  1918.  He  showed  marked  bravery  as  bat- 
talion runner,  repeatedly  carrying  messages  through 
heavy  artillery  and  machine-gun  fire.  He  remained 
on  duty  night  and  day,  aiding  materially  in  main- 
taining liaison.  Home  address,  Thomas  F.  Glynn, 
father,  17  Winter  Street,  Hartford,  Conn. 

GODBEY,  ARNOLD  D Corporal 

67th  Company,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  At 
Chateau-Thierry,  France,  on  June  6,  1918,  he  vol- 
unteered to  rescue  wounded  men  from  a  field  swept 
by  machine-gun  fire  and  snipers.  Upon  gaining 
permission  to  perform  this  duty,  he  bravely  contin- 
ued the  hazardous  work,  with  the  aid  of  other  vol- 
unteers, until  all  had  been  rescued.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Grace  A.  Godbey,  mother,  1114  Market 
Street,  St.  Louis,  Mo. 

GODFREY,  JOHN  E Sergeant 

Company  C,  116th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bois  d'Etrayes,  France,  Oc- 
tober 23,  1918.  In  the  face  of  a  terrific  enemy  bar- 
rage, Sergeant  Godfrey,  then  Private  Godfrey, 
went  out  in  advance  of  his  lines  and  brought  in  a 
wounded  comrade.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Mattie  R. 
Sherman,  mother,  15  North  Street,  Hampton,  Va. 

GOETSCH,  ARTHUR  J.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  D,  4th  Engineers.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Ville  Savoy,  France,  August  11, 
1918.  Although  his  eyes  had  been  burned  by  gas, 
Sergeant  Goetsch  volunteered  for  duty  and  assisted 
in  the  construction  of  an  artillery  bridge  across  the 
Vesle  River,  under  constant  machine-gun  and  artil- 
lery fire,  setting  a  conspicuous  example  of  personal 
bravery  and  devotion  to  duty.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Agnes  Goetsch,  mother,  Walnut,  Iowa. 

GOETTLER,  HAROLD  ERNEST  .   . 

Second  Lieutenant 

Deceased.  Pilot,  Air  Service,  50th  Aero  Squad- 
ron. For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Binarville,  France,  October  6,  1918.  Lieutenant 
Goettler,  with  his  observer,  Second  Lieutenant 
Erwin  R.  Bleckley,  130th  Field  Artillery,  left  the 
airdrome  late  in  the  afternoon  on  their  second  trip 
to  drop  supplies  to  a  battalion  of  the  77th  division 
which  had  been  cut  off  by  the  enemy  in  the  Argpnne 
Forest.  Having  been  subjected  on  the  first  trip  to 
violent  fire  from  the  enemy,  they  attempted  on  the 
second  trip  to  come  still  lower  in  order  to  get  the 
packages  even  more  precisely  on  the  designated 
spot.  In  the  course  of  this  mission  the.  plane  was 
brought  down  by  enemy  rifle  and  machine-gun  fire 
from  the  ground,  resulting  in  the  instant  death  of 
Lieutenant  Gpettler.  In  attempting  and  perform- 
ing this  mission  Lieutenant  Goettler  showed  the 
the  highest  possible  contempt  of  personal  danger, 
devotion  to  duty,  courage,  and  valor.  Next  of  kin, 
Mrs.  Gertrude  Goettler,  mother,  4630  Dover  Street, 
Chicago,  111. 

GOLD,  THOMAS  B.  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Medical  Corps,  119th  Infantry.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  Busigny,  France,  Octo- 
ber 9,  1918  and  Mazinhien,  France,  October  18-19, 
1918.  During  the  attack  of  October  9  he  es- 
tablished his  aid  post  in  a  roadside  shrine  up  with 
the  front  line,  where  he  rendered  valuable  assistance 
to  the  wounded.  On  another  occasion  he  estab- 


lished alone  a  post  close  to  the  front  line,  where  he 
again  gave  treatment  until  the  heavy  fire  of  the 
enemy  forced  him  to  withdraw.  During  the  ad- 
vance of  October  18-19  he  established  another  front- 
line post  under  the  enemy  fire  and  thus  saved  the 
lives  of  many  of  the  troops.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Thomas  B.  Gold,  wife,  Lawndale,  N.  C. 

GOLDBERG,  SAM Private 

Headquarters  Company,  138th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Cheppy, 
France,  September  26,  1918.  Displaying  marked 
heroism,  he  entered  an  enemy  dugout  alone,  armed 
only  with  a  pistol,  and  compelled  the  surrender  of 
18  Germans  he  encountered  there.  Exposing  him- 
self to  intense  machine-gun  fire,  he  dressed  the 
wounds  of  an  officer,  showing  utter  disregard  of  his 
personal  danger.  Later  he  compelled  four  German 
prisoners  to  carry  a  wounded  officer  to  the  rear. 
Home  address,  Harry  Goldberg,  father,  1514  Biddle 
Street,  St.  Louis,  Mo. 

GOLDCAMP,  FRANK  J Private 

Deceased.  Company  B,  6th  Engineers.  Killed 
in  action  March  28,  1918,  while  fighting  gallantly. 
He  attempted  to  rescue  his  patrol  leader,  Sergeant 
Swingle,  who  was  lying  wounded  within  sight  of  his 
lines.  While  engaged  in  this  work  he  came  under 
hostile  machine-gun  fire  and  was  killed.  Next  of 
kin,  Frank  F.  Goldcamp,  1020  South  Sixth  Street, 
Ironton,  Ohio. 

GOLDEN,  WILLIAM  T Private 

Company  C,  113th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  Estrees,  France,  Oc- 
tober 23,  1918.  After  his  company  had  been  forced 
to  retire  about  100  meters  on  account  of  a  heavy 
barrage  on  its  position,  Private  Golden  worked  his 
way  through  heavy  shell  and  machine-gun  fire  to  the 
position  formerly  held  and  succeeded  in  bringing  a 
wounded  comrade  to  a  place  of  safety.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Elizabeth  Golden,  mother,  24  Second 
Street,  Newark,  N.  J. 

GOLDSTEIN,  ISAAC Private 

Company  D,  312th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Talma  Farm,  France,  Octo- 
ber 19,  1918.  Disregarding  the  warning  that  to 
leave  shelter  meant  almost  certain  death,  Private 
Goldstein  went  to  the  aid  of  a  wounded  comrade 
through  an  open  field  exposed  to  murderous  artillery 
and  machine-gun  fire.  Bringing  his  comrade  back 
to  safety,  he  took  a  message  from  the  wounded 
man's  pocket  and  delivered  it  to  its  destination. 
Under  cover  of  darkness  he  carried  his  comrade  to  a 
first-aid  station.  Home  address,  Herman  Goldstein, 
345  South  Eleventh  Street,  Newark,  N.  J. 

GOLDTHWAITE,  GEORGE  E.     .      .      . 

First  Lieutenant 

Pilot,  Air  Service,  24th  Aero  Squadron.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  the  Bois  de 
Bantheville,  France,  October  15,  1918.  In  the 
course  of  a  special  reconnaissance  to  locate  a  hos- 
tile concentration  massing  for  a  counterattack  in 
the  vicinity  of  the  Bois  de  Bantheville,  Lieutenant 
Goldthwaite  and  his  observer  flew  generally  at  an 
altitude  of  400  meters,  at  times  as  low  as  50  meters, 
5  kilometers  into  the  enemy's  lines.  Antiaircraft 
guns  riddled  his  plane  with  bullets,  pierced  the 
gasoline  tank,  and  drenched  both  pilot  and  observer. 
He  continued  on  until  the  enemy's  concentration 
was  located  and  military  information  of  great  value 
secured.  The  bravery  of  Lieutenant  Goldthwaite 
saved  the  lives  of  many  American  soldiers  and 
brought  large  losses  to  the  enemy.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Candace  Goldthwaite,  mother,  Fifth  and  Gar- 
field  Streets,  Marion,  Ind. 

GOLTRA,  ISAAC  V.     ...      First  Lieutenant 

Deceased.      23d    Infantry.      For    extraordinary 

heroism  in  action  in  the  Chateau-Thierry  sector, 


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France,  June  6-7,  1918.  Lieutenant  Goltra  exhib- 
ited exceptional  self-sacrifice  and  courage  in  the  face 
of  heavy  machine-gun  fire,  promptly  taking  com- 
mand of  his  platoon  when  its  leader  was  killed,  and 
fearlessly  leading  its  advance.  The  second  day  of 
the  attack  he  was  killed  while  directing  his  platoon 
through  a  heavy  German  barrage.  Next  of  kin, 
Mrs.  Harry  T.  Willet.  sister.  Blue  Mound.  111.,  and 
Mrs.  Robert  H.  Lord,  sister,  Boston,  Mass. 

GONZALES.  BENJAMIN  .  .  .  Wagoner 
Company  B,  3d  Ammunition  Train.  For  extraor- 
dinary heroism  in  action  near  Grezancy  and  Cha- 
teau-Thierry, France,  July  15,  1918.  While  on 
duty  with  the  30th  Infantry,  Wagoner  Gonzales 
saw  an  officer  and  two  soldiers  killed  while  attempt- 
ing to  remove  company  records  which  were  in  dan- 
ger of  capture.  He  then  left  his  dugout,  succeeded 
in  bringing  up  a  truck,  loaded  what  records  he 
could,  and  after  assisting  several  wounded  men  into 
the  truck  drove  it  out  under  heavy  shell  fire.  Home 
address,  Frank  Gonzales,  father,  Watrous,  N.  Mex. 

GOODALL,  ROBERT  M.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
321st  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Belair  Farm,  near  Pont-a- 
Mousson,  France,  September  12,  1918.  When  our 
forces  were  attacked  on  the  right  flank  at  Belair 
Farm,  Lieutenant  Goodall  defended  this  flank  alone 
with  his  pistol,  preventing  the  enemy  from  coming 
up  the  trenches  until  the  infantry  could  form  too 
resist  the  attack.  Throughout  a  very  trying  and 
critical  time  this  officer  displayed  utter  disregard  of 
personal  danger,  and  by  his  remarkable  personal 
bravery  inspired  confidence  among  his  own  men  and 
cooperating  troops.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Robert  M. 
Goodall,  mother,  Glen  Iris  Park,  Birmingham,  Ala. 

GOODING,  ROY  L Private 

U.  S.  Ambulance  Service.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Somme-Py,  October  2-9, 
1918.  He  volunteered  and  drove  an  ambulance  at 
night,  relieving  men  who  were  exhausted,  and  evac- 
uated wounded  from  the  most  advanced  posts  un- 
der shell  fire.  On  October  5  he  voluntarily  went 
out  and  repaired  an  ambulance  which  had  been 
damaged  by  a  shell,  in  direct  view  of  the  enemy, 
who  shelled  the  place  continually  as  he  worked.  On 
October  7  he  repaired  another  car  under  the  same 
circumstances,  assuring  the  prompt  evacuation  of 
the  wounded.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Sarah  C.  Good- 
ing,  mother,  342  First  Avenue,  West  Haven,  Conn. 

GOODMAN,  LIONEL Private 

Headquarters  Company,  125th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Verdun, 
France,  October  11-13,  1918.  Private  Goodman, 
runner  for  the  Third  Battalion,  125th  Infantry, 
during  the  taking  and  holding  of  the  line  near  La 
Tuilerie  Ferme,  was  engaged  in  carrying  important 
messages,  crossing  and  recrossing  death  valley  be- 
tween Hill  258  and  La  Cote  Dame  Marie,  the  fore- 
most part  of  the  line  held  by  the  Third  Battalion. 
The  valley  was  swept  by  machine-gun  fire,  the  ter- 
rain affording  absolutely  no  protection,  requiring  a 
perilous  dash  of  500  yards  across  open  ground  be- 
fore any  cover  was  reached.  It  was  only  by  display 
of  supreme  courage  that  important  messages 
reached  the  battalion.  Home  address,  Herman 
Goodman,  father,  Box  228,  East  Jordan,  Mich. 

GOODMAN,  WALTER  O Private 

Company  E,  315th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Molleville  Farm,  France,  No- 
vember 7,  1918.  Private  Goodman  volunteered  to 
carry  wounded  to  the  first-aid  station  through  con- 
tinuous shell  fire.  After  he  became  too  exhausted  to 
carry  more,  he  continued  to  help  those  who  could 
walk  with  assistance.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Eliza- 
beth H.  Goodman,  mother,  1408  East  Palmer 
Street,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 


GOODRIDGE,  GEORGE  L.  .  .  .  Captain 
101st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Verdun,  France,  November  8,  1918. 
Captain  Goodridge,  with  about  30  men,  secured 
a  footing  in  an  advanced  enemy  trench.  The  attack- 
ing battalion  met  with  stubborn  resistance  and  fell 
back  to  their  starting  point,  but  he  tenaciously  held 
his  position  until  relieved  on  November  11.  His 
coolness  and  courage  made  it  possible  to  hold  this 
position  800  meters  in  advance  of  our  line  under  in- 
tense machine-gun  and  artillery  fire.  Home  ad- 
dress, Elmer  O.  Goodridge,  father,  148  East  Foster 
Street,  Melrose,  Mass. 


GOODRICH,  LOUIS  D. 


Private 


Company  A,  Second  Engineers.  On  June  9,  1918, 
he  voluntarily  carried  an  important  message  from 
Lucy-le-Bocage  to  Bouresches  in  daylight  along  an 
open  road  between  the  lines  exposed  to  small-arms 
fire.  Home  address,  George  B.  Goodrich,  father, 
612  East  Eighteenth  Street,  Sedalia,  Mo. 

GOODWILLIE,  HERRICK  R.  .  .  Sergeant 
Company  B,  131st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  Chaume,  France, 
October  10,  1918.  When  his  company  was  enfilad- 
ed from  the  right  by  machine-guns  and  could  nei- 
ther advance  nor  withdraw  he  volunteered  to  go  for 
assistance,  after  several  runners  had  been  killed  in 
similar  attempts.  Crawling  back  through  heavy 
machine-gun  fire,  he  reached  the  trench  mortar 
battery,  guided  them  forward,  and  himself  operated 
one  of  the  mortars  which  knocked  out  the  enemy 
machine-gun  nest,  saving  his  company.  Home  ad- 
dress, David  L.  Goodwillie,  father,  228  Forest  Ave- 
nue, Oak  Park,  Chicago,  111. 

GOODWIN,  ROBERT  HAZEN  .  .  Sergeant 
Company  H,  117th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt,  France,  Septem- 
ber 26-29,  1918.  Sergeant  Goodwin  was  badly 
gassed  on  the  26th  of  September  and  ordered  to  the 
hospital,  but  insisted  on  remaining  at  his  post, 
despite  the  fact  that  he  was  suffering  great  pain. 
On  September  29  he  was  painfully  wounded  by  shell 
fire,  but  again  remained  with  his  platoon,  refusing 
to  be  evacuated.  He  efficiently  performed  his 
duties  until  his  company  was  relieved.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  John  A.  Goodwin,  mother,  Bristol.Tenn. 

GORDON,  ERSKINE Captain 

319th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Gorcourt,  France,  September  26-27, 
1918.  After  the  assaulting  companies  had  passed 
over  three  machine-gun  nests,  which,  not  having 
been  destroyed,  opened  heavy  and  effective 
fire,  Captain  Gordon  reorganized  scattered 
elements  of  his  own  company  and  of  two  others  and 
fearlessly  exposing  himself  to  the  fire  of  these  guns 
as  well  as  that  of  our  own  artillery,  personally  led  an 
attack  on  three  nests,  capturing  them  with  50  pris- 
oners. Home  address,  William  A.  Gordon,  father, 
3013  O  Street,  Northwest,  Washington,  D.  C. 

GORDON,  FRANK  P Corporal 

Deceased.  Battery  E,  103d  Field  Artillery.  He 
displayed  conspicuous  courage  on  April  20,  1918,  in 
voluntarily  going  to  the  aid  of  a  wounded  comrade, 
during  which  action  he  and  the  man  he  was  assisting 
were  killed.  Next  of  kin,  T.  C.  Brakem,  friend,  197 
Atwater  Street,  New  Haven,  Conn. 

GORDON,  MILLEDGE  A.  ...  Sergeant 
Deceased.  Machine-Gun  Company,  118th  In- 
fantry. For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  at 
Harricourt,  France,  September  26-October  17,  1918. 
Orders  for  his  relief  having  failed  to  reach  him,  Ser- 
geant Gordon  remained  on  duty  all  night,  maintain- 
ing liaison  between  gun  sections  of  his  platoon,  ex- 
posed to  severe  shell  fire  from  which  he  was  gassed. 
He  nevertheless  stayed  with  his  company,  and  while 


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going  forward  on  October  8,  he  fainted  from  the 
effects  of  the  gas  and  was  evacuated  to  the  rear,  un- 
conscious. Regaining  consciousness  while  en  route 
to  the  casualty  clearing  station,  he  crawled  out  of 
the  ambulance  and  worked  his  way  back  to  his 
company  without  securing  treatment.  Though 
still  suffering  from  weakness,  he  persistently  re- 
fused to  be  evacuated  and  took  part  in  subsequent 
engagements  with  his  platoon  until  he  was  killed  in 
action  October  17,  1918.  Next  of  kin,  Dr.  Thomas 
Gordon,  Clemson  College,  S.  C. 

GORMAN,  CARLYSLE  A.  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Company  B,  116th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  the  Bois  Brabant-sur-Meuse, 
France,  October  8,  1918.  Sergeant  Gorman,  with 
four  other  soldiers,  fearlessly  attacked  eight  machine 
gun  positions  and  succeeded,  after  stubborn  resist- 
ance, in  capturing  both  the  guns  and  the  crews. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary  M.  Gorman,  mother,  608 
Albemarle  Street,  Richmond,  Va. 

GORMAN,  JAMES  A Corporal 

Company  G,  23d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne-a-Arnes,  France, 
October  3,  1918.  When  he  saw  a  soldier  lying 
wounded  about  200  yards  in  front  of  his  trench, 
Corporal  Gorman,  without  thought  of  personal 
danger,  went  out  and  brought  him  to  safety,  under 
terrific  machine-gun  fire  from  both  sides  and  from 
the  front.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Annie  Gorman,  331 
South  Lemon  Street,  Mount  Carmel,  Pa. 

GOSSELIN,  ALEXANDER  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Deceased.  Company  B,  2d  Field  Signal  Battal- 
ion, Signal  Corps.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Exermont,  France,  October  4,  1918. 
After  finishing  the  work  of  laying  telephone  lines  on 
high  ground  under  heavy  artillery  fire  and  direct 
observation  of  the  enemy,  Sergeant  Gosselin  ordered 
his  men  to  shelter  and  remained  behind  to  repair 
breaks  caused  by  the  shelling.  He  was  killed  a  few 
minutes  later  by  the  explosion  of  a  shell.  Next  of 
kin,  Anatole  Gosselin,  father,  918  St.  Andre  Street, 
Montreal,  Canada. 

GOTTSCHALK,  FRANK  L.  .  First  Lieutenant 
128th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  St.  Gilles,  France,  August  3,  1918.  After 
being  severely  wounded  while  leading  an  attack  on  a 
machine-gun  nest,  Lieutenant  Gottschalk  continued 
to  lead  his  platoon  in  the  face  of  severe  machine-gun 
fire,  remaining  on  duty  all  night,  until  reaching  the 
final  objective.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Frank  L. 
Gottschalk,  wife,  Marathon  City,  Wis. 

GOTTSCHALK,  JAMES  ....  Private 
Company  C,  15th  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Cunel,  France, 
October  14,  1918.  Refusing  to  be  evacuated  after 
being  seriously  wounded,  Private  Gottschalk  con- 
tinued to  carry  messages  through  heavy  machine- 
gun  and  shell  fire.  After  becoming  too  weak  to 
make  trips  by  himself  he  guided  another  runner,  and 
later  assisted  a  wounded  comrade  to  the  rear,  refus- 
ing any  assistance  for  himself.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Isabelie  F.  Gottschalk,  mother,  21  East  Main  Street, 
Leetonia.  Ohio. 

GOULD,  WILLIAM Mechanic 

Company  K,  105th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Souplet,  France,  October 
18,  1918.  Mechanic  Gould,  single-handed,  attacked 
a  heavy  machine-gun  which  was  covering  the  re- 
treat of  the  Germans,  and  drove  off  the  crew.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Norman  Gould,  mother,  R.  F.  D.  1, 
Salem,  N.  Y. 

GOUMAS,  GEORGES     .       Private  (First  Class) 

Company  B,  307th  Field  Signal  Battalion.     For 

extraordinary   heroism    in    action    near    Fleville, 


France,  October  21,  1918.  This  soldier  was  in  a 
relay  station  which  was  struck  by  a  shell,  wounding 
him  and  five  others.  After  assisting  the  other 
wounded  men  to  a  truck  near  by,  he  returned 
through  the  falling  shells  to  the  relay  station  and 
assisyed  another  soldier  in  repairing  the  wire,  which 
had  been  cut,  remaining  at  his  post  until  he  had 
made  sure  that  the  lines  were  in  good  condition  and 
he  was  ordered  to  come  in  by  his  commanding 
officer.  Home  address,  George  Isipouras,  cousin, 
1  Park  Place,  Marietta,  Ga. 

GOURLEY,  GEORGE  B Sergeant 

Company  E,  131st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Chipilly  Ridge,  France,  August 
10,  1918.  He  displayed  qualities  of  leadership  by 
taking  command  of  his  platoon  and  continuing  the 
advance  when  his  platoon  commander  had  been 
killed.  With  one  other  soldier  he  fearlessly  attacked 
an  enemy  machine-gun  nest,  capturing  the  gun  and 
killing  the  crew.  He  then  carried  the  captured  gun 
with  him  and  used  it  effectively  against  the  enemy. 
Home  address,  David  Gourley,  father,  3919  South 
Fifty-second  Court,  Cicero,  111. 

GOW,  KENNETH  ....  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  Machine  Gun  Company,  107th  In- 
fantry. For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Ronssoy,  France,  September  29,  1918.  While  sup- 
ply officer  for  his  company,  Lieutenant  Gow  person- 
ally took  rations  forward  with  a  pack  mule  through 
continuous  shell  and  machine-gun  fire.  When  all 
officers  of  his  company  were  either  killed  or  wounded, 
he  assumed  command  and  led  it  forward  through 
heavy  shell  and  machine-gun  fire.  He  was  killed 
on  October  17.  Next  of  kin,  Robert  M.  Gow, 
father,  12  Caldwell  Avenue,  Summit,  N.  J. 

GOYNE,  ANTOINE Brigadier 

4th  Squadron,  6th  Regiment  de  Chasseurs 
d'Afrique.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action 
near  St.  Mihiel,  France,  September  13,  1918.  Hav- 
ing been  ordered  to  establish  an  advance  post  in  the 
village  of  Peuxnouds,  Brigadier  Goyne  entered  the 
town  ahead  of  the  infantry  and  captured  six  prison- 


GRABINSKI,  ELMER  C Corporal 

Deceased.  Company  B,  150th  Machine  Gun 
Battalion.  In  the  action  between  Sergy  and  Villers- 
sur-Fere,  France,  on  July  28,  1918,  he  led  his  gun 
crew  with  courage  and  fearlessness  in  the  attack 
north  of  the  River  Ourcq.  He  directed  the  fire  of  his 
gun  with  excellent  effect,  shooting  several  enemy 
snipers.  Showing  always  the  greatest  eagerness  to 
press  forward  and  always  disregarding  his  own  safe- 
ty, he  was  killed  after  leading  his  men  forward  suc- 
cessfully to  their  objective.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs. 
Mathilda  Grabinski,  131  Dix  Street,  Fon  du  Lac, 
Wis. 

GRADDY,  WILLIAM  E Private 

Company  B,  1 10th  Engineers.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Baulny,  France,  September 
29, 1918.  As  a  company  runner  he  was  sent  to  the  rear 
with  an  important  message,  having  to  pass  through 
the  enemy  counterbarrage.  Though  severely 
wounded  soon  after  starting  on  the  mission,  he 
struggled  on  and  delivered  the  message  as  he  fell, 
fainting  from  loss  of  blood.  Home  address,  William 
T.  Graddy,  father,  Walnut  Ridge,  Ark. 

GRADY,  JOHN  J Private 

Company  L,  101st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Vaux,  France,  July  20,  1918. 
Private  Grady,  Corporal  Austin  J.  Kelley,  and  Pri- 
vate Harold  E.  Rounds  penetrated  the  enemy's 
lines  in  the  face  of  machine-gun  fire,  captured  a 
machine-gun  and  its  crew,  and  returned  with  valu- 
able information  concerning  the  enemy's  positions. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Thomas  Kelley,  friend,  756 
East  Third  Street,  South  Boston,  Mass. 


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HEROES  ALL 


GRAHAM,  EDWARD  L Captain 

119th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Bellicourt,  France,  September  29-30, 
1918.  Although  twice  wounded  while  leading  his 
men,  he  refused  to  be  evacuated,  inspiring  his  com- 
mand by  his  personal  courage  and  fortitude. 
Ordered  to  the  rear  by  a  superior  officer,  he  returned 
to  his  men  as  soon  as  his  wounds  were  dressed. 
Home  address,  Edward  L.  Graham,  Senior,  father, 
Lexington,  Va. 

GRAHAM,  JOHN  D Corporal 

U.  S.  Ambulance  Service,  554.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  Somme-Py,  October  2-9, 
1918.  Corporal  Graham  was  on  duty  continuously 
during  this  period,  at  the  most  advanced  marine 
post,  assuring  the  prompt  evacuation  of  the  wound- 
ed and  gassed.  On  the  night  of  October  5,  hearing 
that  several  ambulances  were  needed  to  evacuate  a 
number  of  wounded  who  were  very  close  to  the  line, 
Corporal  Graham,  accompanied  by  the  driver, 
passed  over  a  road  and  across  a  field  raked  by  ma- 
chine-gun and  shell  fire  and  evacuated  the  wounded 
that  were  at  this  place.  On  October  6  he  worked 
under  shell  fire  practically  the  whole  day  at  an  ad- 
vanced post,  superintending  the  loading  of  the  am- 
bulances and  the  rapid  evacuation  of  the  wounded. 
Home  address,  Walter  Graham,  father,  2017  Kalo- 
rama  Road,  Washington,  D.  C. 

GRANCEY,  DE  MANDAT  .  .  .  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  French  Army,  attached  to  107th  U.  S. 
Field  Artillery.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Fismettes,  France,  September  6,  1918. 
He  went  to  an  advanced  observation  post,  and, 
when  our  front  line  temporarily  withdrew,  stuck 
bravely  to  his  position,  rendering  valuable  service 
until  he  was  killed  by  the  intense  enemy  machine- 
gun  fire.  His  heroism  was  an  inspiration  to  all  near 
him.  Next  of  kin,  Monsieur  du  Grancey,  father, 
5  Rue  de  Borcador,  Paris,  France. 

GRANT,  ALFRED  A.  ...  First  Lieutenant 
27th  Aero  Squadron,  Air  Service.  For  extraor- 
dinary heroism  in  action  near  Chateau-Thierry, 
France,  on  July  2, 1918.  With  several  other  officers, 
Lieutenant  Grant  encountered  an  enemy  patrol  of 
nine  planes.  During  the  combat  he  became  slightly 
separated  from  the  other  American  machines  and 
was  attacked  by  three  of  the  enemy.  By  skillful 
maneuvering  and  good  marksmanship  he  destroyed 
one  machine  and  drove  off  the  other  two.  Home  ad- 
dress, Alfred  A.  Grant,  father,  86  Syracuse  Street, 
Denton,  Texas. 

GRANT,  JOHN First  Sergeant 

Deceased.  20th  Company,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S. 
M.  C.  Killed  in  action  at  Chateau-Thierry,  France, 
June  6,  1918,  he  gave  the  supreme  proof  of  that  ex- 
traordinary heroism  which  will  serve  as  an  example 
to  hitherto  untried  troops.  Next  of  kin,  John  Rob- 
erts, friend,  Baltimore,  Md. 

GRAVE,  HENRY  H Captain 

116th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  St.  Baussant,  France,  September  12, 
1918.  During  the  St.  Mihiel  offensive  Captain 
Grave  was  leading  an  assault  wave,  which  was 
checked  by  dense  machine-gun  fire.  In  order  to 
locate  the  exact  position  of  the  enemy  strongholds, 
he  mounted  the  parapet,  thus  drawing  a  burst  of 
machine-gun  fire,  which  enabled  his  Stokes  mortars 
to  open  fire.  He  then  led  a  flanking  group  to  the 
position,  while  his  assault  wave  went  forward  and 
captured  34  prisoners  and  a  machine-gun,  rifles,  and 
a  store  of  ammunition,  the  first  prisoners  to  be  taken 
during  the  drive.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Henry  H. 
Grave,  721  Wilson  Avenue,  Columbus,  Ohio. 

GRAVELINE,  FRED  C.   .  Sergeant  (First  Class) 
30th  Aero  Squadron,  First  Day  Bombardment 


Group.  For  repeated  acts  of  extraordinary  hero- 
ism in  action  near  Villers-Devant-Dum,  France, 
and  Mouzon,  France,  September  29  and  November 
5,  1918.  Volunteering  to  act  as  observer  and  aerial 
gunner  because  of  the  shortage  of  officer  observers, 
Sergeant  Graveline  started  on  seventeen  bombing 
missions,  successfully  reaching  hia  objective  on 
fourteen  of  these  expeditions,  shooting  down  two 
enemy  aircraft.  On  two  occasions,  while  flying  in 
the  rear  of  his  formation,  he  drove  off  superior  num- 
bers of  German  machines.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Josephine  Graveline,  wife,  537  Main  Street,  Spring- 
field, Mass. 

GRAVES,  JOHN  C Corporal 

Company  A,  1st  Gas  Regiment.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  Nantallois,  France,  Oc- 
tober 5,  1918.  After  other  means  of  communication 
had  failed  Corporal  Graves  voluntarily  carried 
messages  from  the  regimental  post  of  command  to 
advanced  positions  through  several  enemy  barrages 
of  gas  and  high-explosive  shells.  He  continued  on 
duty,  even  after  being  wounded,  until  he  was  ex- 
hausted. Home  address,  Mrs.  Amaretta  Graves, 
wife,  1128  Euclid  Avenue,  Des  Moines,  Iowa. 

GRAY,  COLA  A First  Sergeant 

Company  A,  102d  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  at  Marcheville, 
France,  September  26,  1918.  When  all  of  his  offi- 
cers had  been  wounded,  Sergeant  Gray  took  com- 
mand of  the  company  and  led  it  throughout  the  at- 
tack under  terrific  fire  from  all  arms,  showing  high 
qualities  of  leadership  and  personal  bravery.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Harry  E.  Gray,  mother,  Marion 
Street,  Oak  Park,  111. 

GRAY,  JOSEPH  W.  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
7th  U.  S.  Engineers.  For  extraordinary  heroism 
in  action  in  Romagne,  France,  October  18,  1918. 
Lieutenant  Gray,  although  wounded,  personally 
supervised  the  construction  of  a  bridge  under  severe 
artillery  and  direct  machine-gun  fire,  thereby  mak- 
ing it  possible  for  the  infantry  and  artillery  to  ad- 
vance to  more  advantageous  positions.  Home  ad- 
dress, Dr.  D.  W.  Gray,  father,  308  Second  Street, 
Titusville.  Pa. 

GRAY,  THOMAS  J Private 

Company  M,  168th  Infantry.  He  distinguished 
himself  northeast  of  Chateau-Thierry,  France,  on 
July  28,  1918,  when,  with  four  other  men,  he  raided 
an  enemy  machine-gun  nest  held  by  12  Germans.  As 
a  result  of  their  daring  and  presence  of  mind,  one  of 
the  enemy  was  killed,  the  other  11  captured,  and 
their  four  machine-guns  turned  upon  the  retreating 
foe.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Jolly  J.  Adams,  Ruthilda, 
Sask. 

GREEN,  DONALD  R Sergeant 

Deceased.  Battery  E,  12th  Field  Artillery.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Thiaucourt, 
France,  September  12,  1918.  Sergeant  Green  con- 
tinued in  the  service  of  his  piece  under  a  galling  en- 
filading fire.  In  his  fortitude  and  devotion  to  duty, 
he  set  a  high  example  to  the  men  of  his  section  until 
he  and  his  entire  crew  were  casualties.  He  was 
killed  while  serving  his  piece.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs. 
S.  M.  Green,  1106  Columbia  Road,  Washington, 
D.C. 

GREEN,  DONALD  W.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
167th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  northeast  of  Chateau-Thierry,  France, 
July  26  to  August  1,  1918.  He  set  an  example  of 
heroism  and  devotion  to  duty  at  C9ix  Rouge 
Farm,  when  he  continued  to  lead  his  platoon 
through  heavy  fire  for  five  days  after  being  wounded. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Lousdale  Green,  5639  Kra- 
wood  Avenue,  Chicago,  111. 


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GREEN,  ERNEST  B Private 

Company  D,  118th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt,  France,  Septem- 
ber 25,  1918.  Although  stunned  and  bruised  by  a 
shell  which  burst  in  his  trench,  he  went  to  the  aid  of 
a  comrade  outside  of  the  trench  and  brought  him  to 
safety.  This  was  in  full  view  of  the  enemy  and  un- 
der heavy  shelling.  Home  address,  18  South  Valley 
Street,  Concord,  N.  C. 

GREEN,  GARLAND Private 

Company  D,  30th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Mezy,  France,  July  15,  1918. 
During  the  German  artillery  bombardment  of  July 
15,  Private  Green  carried  messages  between  com- 
pany and  battalion  headquarters,  and,  although 
wounded  in  the  arm,  refused  evacuation  until  re- 
lieved two  days  later.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Nancy 
Green,  mother,  Barkers  Creek,  N.  C. 

GREEN,  WALLACE Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  M,  6th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  at  Frapelle,  France, 
August  17,  1918.  He  unhesitatingly  and  with  great 
coolness  and  courage  went  forward  under  a  heavy 
enemy  barrage  to  destroy  wire  entanglements  and 
continued  this  hazardous  work  until  killed.  Next  of 
kin,  Mrs.  Elizabeth  Green,  mother,  Eure,  N.  C. 

GREEN,  WILLIE Corporal 

Company  B,  358th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Vilcey,  France,  September  13, 
1918.  While  officers  were  holding  a  conference  in  a 
dugout  on  our  outpost  line,  a  German  patrol  came 
across  a  small  footbridge  directly  to  the  entrance  of 
the  dugout  and  threw  a  grenade  inside.  Corporal 
Green,  without  any  thought  of  personal  danger,  in 
order  to  save  his  officers  from  injury,  stood  on  the 
grenade  and  then  shot  two  of  the  retreating  patrol. 
Home  address,  J.  D.  Green,  Hastings,  Okla. 

GREENE,  DON Private 

Company  H,  353d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  the  Bois  de  Barricourt, 
France,  November  2,  1918.  Private  Greene  dis- 
played conspicuous  bravery  in  twice  carrying  im- 
portant messages  across  an  area  under  heavy  shell 
and  machine-gun  fire  from  the  front  and  flanks. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Edna  M.  Green,  wife,  Eldo- 
rado, Kansas. 

GREENE,  HAROLD     .      .  First  Sergeant 

Company  H,  107th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ronssoy,  France,  September 
29,  1918.  When  his  commanding  officer  was  severe- 
ly wounded  and  evacuated,  First  Sergeant  Greene 
took  command  of  the  company  and  led  it  into  effect- 
ive combat.  He  continued  to  lead  the  company  for- 
ward through  a  terrific  fire  of  artillery  and  machine- 
guns  for  more  than  a  mile  after  being  severely 
wounded,  and  refused  to  be  evacuated  until  he  had 
received  a  second  wound  which  made  it  impossible 
for  him  to  continue  further.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Cora  M.  Greene,  wife,  190  Hawley  Street,  Bingham- 
ton,  N.  Y. 

GREENE,  JAMES  A Corporal 

Company  F,  26th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Cantigny,  France,  June  7, 
1918.  While  in  charge  of  an  outpost,  Corporal 
Greene  was  attacked  by  a  patrol  of  12  Germans  and 
held  his  ground  single-handed  after  the  other  mem- 
bers of  the  outpost  were  either  killed  or  wounded. 
He  inflicted  heavy  casualties  on  the  enemy  patrol, 
repulsing  it,  and  then  held  his  post  until  relief  came. 
Home  address,  Charles  F.  Greene,  father,  333 
Plainfield  Street,  Providence,  R.  I. 

GREENE,  JOHN  N Captain 

6th  Field  Artillery  .  Attacked  in  a  dugout  by  a 
arge  party  of  Germans,  he  was  wounded  by  the  ex- 


plosion of  an  enemy  hand  grenade.  He  refused  to 
surrender  when  ordered  to  do  so,  but  instead  fought 
vigorously  until  he  had  wounded  or  driven  away  all 
of  the  attacking  party.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Harry 
S.  Greene,  mother,  Staunton,  Va. 

GREENWAY,  JOHN  C.  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
101st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Verdun,  France,  October  23,  1918.  Dur- 
ing a  terrific  enemy  shelling  on  two  of  his  battalions, 
and  after  both  his  battalion  commanders  had  been 
wounded,  Colonel  Greenway  personally  directed 
the  activities  and  greatly  encouraged  his  forces  by 
his  presence.  Leading  them  in  attack  he  demon- 
strated the  utmost  valor  at  the  most  critical  mo- 
ments, and  he  was  the  first  of  his  command  to  enter 
the  German  trench  which  marked  the  objective  of 
the  day's  attack.  Home  address,  Miss  C.  I. 
Greenway,  sister,  Hot  Springs,  Ark. 


GREENWOOD,  HARRY  L. 


Sergeant 


Deceased.  Company  K,  315th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Malancourt, 
France,  September  26,  1918.  On  September  26 
Sergeant  Greenwood  personally  led  a  patrol  of  four 
men  against  a  machine-gun  which  was  holding  up 
the  advance,  captured  the  gun  and  nine  prisoners. 
He  inspired  his  men  to  greater  effort  by  his  excellent 
example,  under  heavy  machine-gun  fire,  and  was 
killed  while  reorganizing  his  platoon  after  a  counter- 
attack. Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Greenwood,  mother, 
2839  Frankford  Avenue,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

GRESHAM,  FRANK  B Sergeant 

Company  G,  39th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  the  Bois  de  Fay,  France, 
September  26, 1918.  After  his  patrol  had  been  twice 
scattered  by  machine-gun  fire,  Sergeant  Gresham 
continued  his  reconnaissance,  accompanied  by  only 
one  other  soldier,  and  secured  the  information  for 
which  he  had  been  sent.  Upon  rejoining  his  com- 
pany he  was  placed  in  command  of  his  platoon, 
whose  commander  had  been  wounded,  and  succeed- 
ed in  reorganizing  it  under  heavy  shell  fire.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Elizabeth  Gresham,  mother,  1022 
Lalcott  Street,  Augusta,  Ga. 

GREY,  CHARLES  G Captain 

Aviation  Section,  213th  Aero  Pursuit  Squadron. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Mont- 
medy,  France,  November  4,  1918.  While  leading  a 
patrol  of  three  machines,  Captain  Grey  observed  a 
formation  of  our  bombing  planes  hard  pressed  by  12 
of  the  enemy.  He  attacked  the  leading  enemy  ma- 
chine without  hesitation,  thereby  attracting  the 
enemy's  fire  and  allowing  the  bombing  machines  to 
escape  undamaged.  Home  address,  Walter  C.  Grey, 
father,  217  West  Lake  Street,  Chicago,  111. 

GRIBBON,  JOHN  J Sergeant 

Company  D,  165th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Meurcy  Ferme,  France,  July 
30,  1918.  When  his  patrol  had  been  caught  under  a 
severe  cross  fire  by  machine-guns  and  most  of  the 
members  killed  or  wounded,  and  the  survivors 
withdrawn  to  cover,  it  was  discovered  that  a 
wounded  man  had  been  left  at  the  farthest  point  to 
which  the  patrol  had  advanced.  Sergeant  Gribbon, 
then  a  corporal,  volunteered  to  rescue  him.  Run- 
ning a  hundred  yards  over  open  country  swept  by 
withering  machine-gun  fire,  he  reached  the  severely 
wounded  member  of  his  patrol,  and  half  dragged, 
half  carried  his  helpless  comrade  back  with  him  to 
safety.  Home  address,  John  Gribbon,  cousin,  1420 
Vyce  Avenue,  New  York  City. 


GRIDER,  THOMAS  E. 


Private 


Company  C,  16th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Soissons,  France,  July  22d, 
1918.  Private  Grider  carried  important  messages 
through  heavy  shell  and  machine-gun  fire  and 


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fought  his  way  through  territory  occupied  by  the 
enemy.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Nellie  B.  Rockwell, 
2223  Cannon  Street,  Danville,  111. 

GRIFFEN,  WILLIAM  L Corporal 

Deceased.  45th  Company,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S. 
M.  C.  Killed  in  action  at  Chateau-Thierry,  France, 
June  6,  1918,  he  gave  the  supreme  proof  of  that  ex- 
traordinary heroism  which  will  serve  as  an  example 
to  hitherto  untried  troops.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  E.  M. 
McConnell,  sister,  1310  Avery  Street,  Parkersburg, 
W.  Va. 


GRIFFIN,  HARRY  Q.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  Infantry.  When  the  first  attack  on 
Hill  200,  near  St.  Aznan,  France,  was  made  by  Amer- 
ican troops  on  July  16,  1918,  he  led  his  platoon  to 
the  most  advanced  point  reached  by  any  detach- 
ment and  was  killed  when  within  20  yards  of  an 
enemy  machine-gun  emplacement.  Next  of  kin, 
Mrs.  William  G.  Crooker,  sister,  91  Frem< 


Winthrop,  Mass. 


,  91  Fremont  Street, 


GRIFFIN,  MARTIN  G.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
23d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  St.  Etienne,  France,  October  6,  1918. 
After  the  major  and  adjutant  of  the  battalion  had 
been  killed,  Lieutenant  Griffin  took  command  of  the 
battalion  and  led  it  in  an  attack  over  difficult  ter- 
rain, under  heavy  machine-gun  and  artillery  fire.  He 
gained  his  objective  and  held  it.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Katherine  Griffin,  wife,  29  Ford  Street,  Fall 
River,  Mass. 

GRIFFIN,  ROBERT  A Captain 

364th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Epinonville,  France,  September  26-29, 
1918.  His  company  having  suddenly  become  trap- 
ped in  the  smoke  and  fog  under  heavy  enemy  artil- 
lery fire,  Captain  Griffin  displayed  notable  coolness 
in  getting  his  men  to  cover  in  a  trench  near  by,  be- 
ing the  last  to  take  shelter,  though  he  was  knocked 
down  by  bursting  shell  in  so  doing.  As  soon  as  the 
fire  abated  he  quickly  redisposed  his  men  and  led 
them  toward  the  enemy.  On  the  next  afternoon, 
during  the  attack  on  Epinonville,  he  led  eleven  sol- 
diers in  a  successful  charge  on  an  enemy  machine- 
gun  nest.  Later  he  personally  assisted  in  carrying 
in  wounded  men  of  his  company  under  heavy  ma- 
chine-gun fire.  On  the  afternoon  of  September  29 
this  officer  was  severely  wounded  while  on  a  patrol, 
but  he  continued  on  under  heavy  machine-gun  and 
artillery  fire,  and  successfully  accomplished  his  mis- 
sion. Home  address,  Mrs.  Robert  A.  Griffin,  wife, 
Evansdale,  San  Jose,  Cal. 

GRIFFITH,  CHAUNCEY  M.  .  .  .  Private 
Battery  F,  10th  Field  Artillery.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  Greves  Farm,  France, 
July  15,  1918.  Responding  to  a  call  for  volunteers, 
Private  Griffith,  with  eight  other  soldiers,  manned 
two  guns  of  a  French  battery  which  had  been  de- 
serted by  the  French  during  the  unprecedented  fire, 
after  many  casualties  had  been  inflicted  on  their 
forces.  For  two  hours  he  remained  at  this  post  and 
poured  an  effective  fire  into  the  ranks  of  the  enemy. 
H9me  address,  Miss  Bertha  Griffith,  sister,  Amery, 
Wis. 

GRIFFITH,  LUTHER  C Private 

Company  G,  120th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt,  France,  Sep- 
tember 29,  1918.  When  the  other  members  of  a 
Lewis-gun  crew  had  become  casualties,  he  operated 
the  gun  singlehanded,  and,  attacking  an  enemy 
machine-gun  emplacement,  killed  the  gunner  and 
made  the  other  two  members  of  the  crew  prisoners. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Lizzie  Griffith,  mother, 
Reidsville,  N.  C. 


GRIFFITH,  OSCAR  C.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Deceased.  U.  S.  Ambulance  Service,  Medical 
Corps,  1st  Division.  On  April  26,  1918,  he  dis- 
played extraordinary  heroism  and  devotion  to  duty 
in  going  to  the  assistance  9f  a  wounded  man  lying  in 
the  open  and  administering  first  aid  under  heavy 
fire.  He  was  killed  while  engaged  in  this  courageous 
service.  Next  of  kin,  Andrew  W.  Griffith,  R.  F.  D. 
3,  Gladsden.  Ala. 

GRIFFITH,  WALTER Private 

Company  G,  16th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  the  Argonne  Forest,  France, 
October  4,  1918.  Private  Griffith  was 'delivering  a 
message  to  the  front  line  when  he  encountered  an 
enemy  machine-gun  firing  on  our  front  line  troops 
from  the  rear.  He  crawled  to  the  emplacement  and 
silenced  the  fire  from  the  gun  by  killing  both  gun- 
ners. Home  address,  John  Griffith,  father,  Hitch- 
ins,  Ky. 

GRIFFITHS,  ALFRED  S Captain 

308th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  yille  Savoye,  France,  August  19,  1918. 
While  suffering  from  the  effects  of  gas,  Captain 
Griffiths:  led  a  liaison  pati  ol  to  the  flanking  battalion 
across  an  open  slope  and  under  direct  enemy  obser- 
vation, exposed  during  the  whole  journey  to  terrific 
artillery  and  machine-gun  fire.  He  remained  on 
duty  as  battalion  adjutant  after  all  other  officers 
had  been  evacuated  because  of  the  effects  of  gas,  al- 
though he  had  been  rendered  temporarily  speechless 
and  blind  by  a  severe  gassing.  Home  address, 
Naomi  Griffiths,  wife,  Amityville,  Long  Island,  N.Y. 

GRIMES,  EUSTIS  B.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
102d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion at  Marcheville,  France,  September  26,  1918. 
During  a  violent  enemy  bombardment  Lieutenant 
Grimes  advanced  with  his  detachment  under  in- 
tense machine-gun  fire,  wiped  out  a  machine-gun 
nest,  and  captured  the  gun,  which  had  been  harass- 
ing the  right  of  our  line.  He  displayed  exceptional 
bravery  and  resoui  cefulness  throughout  the  entire 
engagement.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Sarah  J.  Grimes, 
54  School  Street,  Belmont,  Mass. 

GRINDLE,  IVOR Private 

Company  D,  103d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Marcheville,  France,  Septem- 
ber 26,  1918.  He,  with  Sergeant  John  P.  Diggins, 
climbed  out  of  a  trench  in  the  face  of  severe  shrapnel 
and  machine-gun  fire,  proceeding  150  yards  across 
an  open  space  to  the  aid  of  a  wounded  officer  and 
dressed  his  wounds.  Home  address,  John  L.  Grin- 
die,  father,  Bucksport,  Me. 

GRINSTEAD,  JAMES  R Sergeant 

Company  M,  137th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bu/emont,  France,  Septem- 
ber 26-?8-30,  1918.  Although  wounded  in  the  foot, 
while  still  in  the  departure  trench,  he  went  forward 
in  the  attack  with  his  company.  Later,  he  led  two 
platoons  to  the  attack  against  superior  numbers,  and 
in  the  face  of  withering  fire.  Wounded  a  second 
time,  he  refused  to  be  evacuated  until  the  regiment 
was  relieved.  Next  of  kin,  Elmer  E.  Grinstead, 
father,  Pawhuska,  Okla. 

GRISHAM,  JESSE  M Corporal 

Deceased.  Company  L,  359th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  rear  Fey-en-Haye, 
France,  September  12,  1918.  When  the  advance  of 
his  company  was  halted  by  an  impassable  barbed- 
wire  entanglement,  he  voluntarily  jumped  out  of  a 
trench  in  the  face  of  heavy  machine-gun  fire  and  cut 
sufficient  paths  through  the  wire  to  enable  the  com- 
pany to  continue  its  advance.  In  the  performance 
of  this  self-sacrificing  act  this  gallant  soldier  was 
killed.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Mary  Lockey,  mother, 
Holland.  Ark. 


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GRISWOLD,  AVA  H.  .  .  .  First  Sergeant 
Company  C,  125th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Rpmange,  France,  October 
9-12,  1918.  He  displayed  initiative  and  marked  per- 
sonal bravery  in  voluntarily  organizing  the  leading 
patrols  under  heavy  fire  beyond  the  front  lines  of 
his  company.  He  thus  obtained  valuable  informa- 
tion, his  activity  providing  against  surprise  attacks 
by  the  enemy  at  a  critical  period.  When  he  could 
not  obtain  volunteers  for  patrols,  he  did  not  hesitate 
to  go  on  dangerous  reconnaissance  missions  by  him- 
self. Home  address,  Mrs.  Anna  H.  Griswold,  324 
West  Pine  Street.  Paxton.  111. 

GRISWOLD,  CHAUNCEY  J.     .      .      . 

.  .  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Medical  Detachment,  312th  Infantry.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  Grand-Pr6,  France, 
October  16,  1918.  Private  Griswold  volunteered  to 
leave  his  battalion  which  was  in  support,  and  went 
forward  to  the  front  line  where  he  established  a 
dressing  station.  He  remained  with  this  advance 
station  during  the  entire  time  it  was  in  the  line  and 
gave  first  aid  to  the  wounded  under  constant  shell 
fire  and  through  frequent  gas  attacks.  Home  ad- 
dress, Elsie  L.  Griswold,  mother,  17  East  Cottage 
Street,  Dorchester,  Mass. 

GRISWOLD,  LEVI  W Corporal 

Deceased.  Company  C,  139th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  in  the  Montrebeau 
Woods,  France,  September  29, 1918.  During  a  hostile 
counterattack  Corporal  Griswold,  with  absolute  dis- 
regard for  personal  safety,  crept  out  from  a  shell 
hole  under  terrific  machine-gun  fire  and  gas  bom- 
bardment in  an  attempt  to  assist  a  wounded  com- 
rade to  adjust  his  gas  mask.  He  was  killed  in  the 
performance  of  this  self-sacrificing  mission.  Next 
of  kin,  Mrs.  Alice  McAninch.  mother,  Yarrow,  Mo. 


enemy,  inflicted  heavy  losses  upon  them,  and  drove 
them  back  into  the  German  lines. 

GROS,  JOSEPH Lieutenant 

French  Army.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Crete  des  Esparges,  France,  September  12, 
1918.  During  the  action  near  Crete  des  Esparges 
Lieutenant  Gros  established  and  maintained  liaison 
with  American  troops,  and  against  dangerous  and 
violent  counterattacks  he  organized  and  defended 
his  position.  During  all  attacks  by  his  organization 
he  was  always  conspicuous  by  his  bravery  and  gal- 
lantry, and  his  example  of  courage  and  bravery  was 
an  inspiration  to  his  men. 

GROSS,  GEORGE Private 

Deceased.  Company  D,  372d  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Sechault, 
France,  September  29,  1918.  Although  he  had  been 
badly  gassed,  he  kept  his  machine-gun  in  action 
until  he  fell  beside  his  gun.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Mar- 
garet Marshall,  sister,  2822  O  Street,  Northwest, 
Washington,  D.  C. 

GROVE.  GLENN  M Sergeant 

Company  D,  llth  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Nantillois, 
France,  September  26,  1918.  Sergeant  Grove,  with 
two  officers,  using  captured  German  Maxim  guns, 
pushed  forward  to  a  heavily  shelled  area  from  which 
the  other  troops  had  withdrawn,  and  by  their  accu- 
rate and  effective  fire  kept  groups  of  the  enemy  from 
occupying  advantageous  positions.  When  given 
permission  to  withdraw,  Sergeant  Grove  declined  to 
do  so,  but  maintained  fire  superiority  all  afternoon 
until  it  became  too  dark  to  see.  His  conspicuous 
gallantry  furnished  an  inspiration  to  the  other  mem- 
bers of  the  command.  Home  address,  Mrs.  John  H. 
Grove,  314  Mifflin  Street,  Huntingdon,  Pa. 


GRIZEL,  MARCEL     .      .  .     Gunner       GROVES,  JOHN  H 


French  Army.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Martz wilier,  Alsace,  September  1,  1918. 
On  September  1,  1918,  at  the  railroad  garage  near 
Martzwiller,  Gunner  Grizel  unhesitatingly  entered 
an  area  under  heavy  bombardment  by  the  enemy, 
and,  as  a  member  of  the  train  crew,  assisted  in  the 
removal  of  nine  cars  of  ammunition  to  a  place  of 
safety.  This  was  accomplished  in  spite  of  the  track 
being  cut  and  limbs  of  trees  being  thrown  across  the 
track  by  bursting  shells.  Home  address  not  given. 

GROBTUCK,  SAMUEL  D.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Deceased.  Company  K,  308th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Ville  Savoye, 
France,  August  22,  1918.  While  carrying  a  message 
to  his  battalion  commander  asking  for  reinforce- 
ments, Private  Grobtuck  passed  through  the  village 
of  Ville  Savoye  filled  with  mustard  gas,  and  was 
killed  by  shell  fire  while  crossing  an  open  field  under 
direct  observation  of  the  enemy.  Next  of  kin, 
Abraham  Grobtuck,  father,  94  Orchard  Street,  New 
York  City. 

GROENENBOON,  ONNO  ....  Private 
Company  L,  16th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  at  Cantigny,  France,  June  2,  1918.  Private 
Groenenboon  went  forward  under  intense  machine- 
gun  and  artillery  fire  and  assisted  in  the  removal  of  a 
wounded  soldier  over  a  distance  of  one  kilometer. 
Next  of  kin,  Ary  Groenenboon,  father  Volga, 

GROFF,  JOHN  ....  Gunnery  Sergeant 
Company  K,  6th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  In  the 
Bois  de  Belleau,  France,  on  June  6,  1918,  while  out 
with  a  patrol  to  obtain  information  essential  to  his 
commander,  he  was  attacked  by  a  German  patrol  of 
superior  numbers.  With  six  men  he  attacked  the 


.  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Company  L,  325th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Juvin,  France,  October 
16,  1918.  Sergeant  Groves  led  a  patrol  against  a 
machine-gun  nest  which  was  causing  many  casual- 
ties in  his  company.  He  then  worked  his  way  to  the 
rear  of  another  machine-gun  position,  charged  it, 
capturing  three  prisoners,  two  guns,  and  killing  six 
of  the  enemy.  Home  address,  Mrs.  John  Groves, 
mother,  Water  Street,  Warehouse  Point,  Conn. 

GROWDON,  JAMES  P Captain 

4th  Engineers.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion west  of  Fismes,  France,  August  5,  1918.  After 
reconnoitering  a  sector  of  the  River  Vesle  in  advance 
of  the  front  lines  of  the  infantry  for  the  purpose  of 
selecting  a  site  for  a  footbridge,  Captain  Growdon 
went  with  a  small  party  of  engineers  through  an 
enemy  barrage  from  77-millimeter  and  one-pounder 
guns  and  assisted  in  directing  the  construction  work. 
As  soon  as  the  operations  were  discovered  machine- 
gun  fire  was  opened  upon  the  party,  but  they  con- 
tinued at  work,  removing  the  German  wire  entan- 
glements and  successfully  completing  a  bridge, 
which  was  of  great  value  in  subsequent  operations. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Hazel  E.  Growdon,  wife,  R.  F. 
D.  3,  McMinnville,  Oregon. 

GRULKEY,  FRED  F Private 

Company  C,  113th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  the  Bois  D'Ormont,  northeast 
of  St.  Mogneux,  France,  October  12,  1918.  He  was 
seruiously  wounded  in  the  chest,  but  he  continued 
in  the  advance  until  he  was  again  wounded,  when 
he  crawled  forward  with  his  company  to  its  objec- 
tive. Home  address,  Mrs.  Emma  Grulkey,  mother, 
Foss,  Okla. 

CRUMLEY,  FRED Corporal 

Company  I,  166th  Infantry.    For  extraordinary 


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heroism  in  action  east  of  Rheims,  France,  July  15, 
1918.  After  his  rifle  had  been  put  out  of  commission 
Crumley  jumped  to  the  parapet  with  hand  gre- 
nades, with  which  he  aided  materially  in  compelling 
the  retreat  of  the  Germans.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Elizabeth  Crumley,  mother,  918  West  Mount  Street, 
Columbus,  Ohio. 

GRUNDY,  JOHN Private 

Company  K,  9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Tuilerie  Farm,  France,  No- 
vember 1,  1918.  Private  Grundy  made  his  way 
through  heavy  shell  and  machine-gun  fire  to  his 
lieutenant,  who  had  been  seriously  wounded,  and 
dressed  his  wounds.  He  later  rendered  excellent 
service  by  keeping  liaison  between  the  platoons  of 
his  company  while  they  were  under  severe  machine- 
gun  and  shell  fire.  He  continued  to  render  valuable 
service  in  this  way  until  wounded.  Home  address, 
John  N.  Grundy,  father,  216  Tioga  Street,  Philadel- 
phia, Pa. 

GUCWA,  JOSEPH Private 

Company  F,  26th  Infantry.  Severely  wounded  at 
the  beginning  of  the  offensive  near  Soisspns,  France, 
July  19,  1918,  he  remained  with  his  company 
throughout  the  day,  attacked  with  it  again  in  the 
evening,  and  accompanied  it,  fighting  bravely  until 
it  reached  its  objective.  Home  address,  Andrew 
Gucwa,  538  Market  Street,  Newark,  N.  J. 

GUDE,  CHARLES  J.  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  D,  342d  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Bouclair, 
France,  November  3,  1918.  After  being  twice 
wounded  and  unconscious  for  about  an  hour,  upon 
being  revived  Private  Gude  took  command  of  his 
squad  and  later  of  his  section,  after  the  squad  and 
section  leaders  had  been  wounded,  refusing  first  aid 
until  he  was  relieved  and  ordered  to  the  rear  by  his 
platoon  commander.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Helen 
Gude,  wife,  Ninth  Street,  Sixth  Corso,  Nebraska 
City,  Nebr. 


GUENTHER,  CHARLES  R. 


Private 


102d  Infantry.  He  was  wounded  while  reporting 
to  his  post  under  a  heavy  bombardment  of  his  bat- 
tery on  February  28,  1918.  He  nevertheless  served 
his  gun  during  the  whole  duration  of  the  barrage, 
and,  although  wounded,  he  displayed  extraordinary 
bravery  and  gave  a  fine  example  of  devotion  to 
duty.  Home  address,  Alois  Guenther,  father,  4  Day 
Street,  Webster,  Mass. 

GUESS,  JOHN,  JR Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  H,  364th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Eclisfontaine, 
France,  September  28,  1918.  Assisted  by  another 
sergeant,  and  leading  a  combat  group  across  an 
open  valley  under  constant  hostile  fire,  Sergeant 
Guess  completed  the  capture  of  four  machine-gun 
nests  and  three  prisoners.  He  was  seriously  wound- 
ed in  the  encounter  and  died  soon  afterwards.  Next 
of  kin  Mrs.  Emma  Guess,  mother,  R.  F.  D.,  Box 
97,  El  Monte.  Calif. 

GUINET,  EUGENE Lieutenant 

Observer,  208th  Aero  Squadron,  French  Army. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Nantillois, 
Meuse,  October  6,  1918.  This  officer  displayed  re- 
markable gallantry  and  devotion  to  duty  when  he 
engaged  in  combat  against  a  superior  force  of  enemy 
pursuit  planes.  In  the  course  of  the  action  his  pilot 
was  killed.  Lieutenant  Guinet  took  control  of  the 
machine  and  brought  it  back  under  fire  to  friendly 
territory  and  was  seriously  wounded  in  the  landing. 
Home  address,  M.  Eugene  David  Guinet,  Fures, 
Lsere,  France. 

GUINUP,  EARL  M Private 

Company  K,  312th  Infantry.    For  extraordinary 


heroism  in  action  near  Grand-Pr6,  France,  October 
23,  1918.  While  Grand-Pr6  was  being  severely  bom- 
barded by  artillery,  Private  Guinup  volunteered  to 
enter  a  section  of  the  town  to  determine  the  .'Advisa- 
bility of  his  company's  entrance  therein.  He  suc- 
cessfully accomplished  his  mission  through  the  se- 
vere barrage  and  returned  with  the  necessary  infor- 
mation for  the  entrance.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Guinup,  160  West  Second  Street,  Fulton,  N.  Y. 

GULBRANDSON,  ARVID  W.      .      .      . 

Second  Lieutenant 

Deceased.  132d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  Chaume,  France, 
October  8,  1918.  Leading  his  platoon  against  an 
enemy  machine-gun  nest  which  was  inflicting  severe 
casualties  on  his  battalion,  Lieutenant  Gulbrandson 
continued  to  advance  alone  in  the  face  of  the  anni- 
hilating machine-gun  fire,  after  14  of  his  men  were 
killed  about  him.  Before  reaching  his  objective, 
he  was  killed  by  machine-gun  fire  from  his  right 
flank.  Next  of  kin,  A.  M.  Gulbrandson,  father, 
2212  North  Keystone  Avenue,  Chicago,  111. 

GULLION,  OTTO Sergeant 

82d  Company,  6th  Marines.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bayonville,  France,  Novem- 
ber 1,  1918.  Exposing  himself  to  enemy  fire,  Ser- 
geant Gullion  advanced  ahead  of  his  platoon  into  a 
ravine  and  captured,  single-handed,  a  German 
officer  and  four  men.  Home  address,  Mrs.  A.  Gull- 
ion,  Glencoe,  Ky. 

GUMBS,  ESRIC  C.  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  E,  310th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Autheand-Sy,  France,  No- 
vember 2-4,  1918.  Private  Gumbs,  while  acting  as 
battalion  runner,  repeatedly  crossed  areas  subjected 
to  heavy  shell  and  machine-gun  fire,  carrying  mes- 
sages to  and  from  flank  companies.  His  work,  per- 
formed with  unhesitating  devotion  to  duty,  mater- 
ially contributed  to  the  successful  advance  of  his 
battalion.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Sarah  A.  Gumbs,  211 
Warren  Street,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 

GUMM,  JAY  D Sergeant 

117th  Train,  Headquarters  and  Military  Police, 
42d  Division.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action 
at  Vadenay,  north  of  Chalons-sur-Marne,  France, 
July  15,  1918.  During  the  shelling  of  Vadenay  he 
voluntarily  left  a  place  of  safety  and  went  through 
heavy  fire  of  major-caliber  shells  and  rescued  a 
French  soldier  who  was  lying,  severely  wounded,  in 
the  street.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Lulu  V.  Gumm, 
mother,  4211  Cedar  Street,  Dallas,  Texas. 

GUMP,  NOAH  L Private 

Conpany  B,  7th  Engineers.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Brieulles,  France,  November 
5,  1918.  When  three  of  the  boats  supporting  a  pon- 
toon bridge  across  the  Meuse  River  were  destroyed 
by  artillery  fire,  Private  Gump  voluntarily  waded 
into  the  stream  under  heavy  artillery  and  machine- 
gun  fire  and  held  up  the  deck  of  the  bridge  until  new 
boats  were  launched  and  placed  in  position.  Next  of 
kin,  Mrs.  Lelia  Hill,  sister,  R.  F.  D.  2,  Fulton,  Kans. 

GUNCKLE,  WILK Private 

Company  M,  148th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Heurne,  Belgium,  November 
3,  1918.  He  volunteered  and  guided  ammunition 
carriers  to  advanced  positions,  despite  the  fact  that 
he  was  seriously  wounded  in  the  face,  which  made  it 
necessary  to  hold  a  bandage  in  place  during  the  jour- 
ney to  and  from  the  front.  After  receiving  treat- 
ment at  the  first-aid  station  he  returned  to  his 
duties.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Ardella  Gunckle, 
mother,  Osgood,  Ohio. 

GUNDELACH,  ANDRE  P.     .     First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.    Pilot,  Air  Service,  96th  Aero  Squad- 


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ron.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Buxieres,  France,  September  12,  1918.  Lieutenant 
Gundelach,  with  Second  Lieutenant  Pennington  H. 
Way,  observer,  volunteered  for  a  hazardous  mis- 
sion to  bomb  concentrations  of  enemy  troops.  They 
successfully  bombed  their  objective,  but  while  re- 
turning were  attacked  by  eight  enemy  planes. 
Their  plane  was  brought  down  in  flames  and  both 
officers  killed.  Next  of  kin,  Major  C.  D.  Meyer, 
Q.  M.  C.,  5802  Kenmore  Avenue,  Chicago,  111. 

GUNN,  FRED  L Private 

Company  D,  28th  Infantry.  At  the  battle  of 
Cantigny,  France,  May  28-31, 1918,  he  repeatedly  on 
his  own  initiative  left  the  security  of  the  trench  to 
administer  first  aid  under  fire  and  in  full  view  of  the 
enemy  snipers  and  machine-gunners.  His  brave 
conduct  was  a  noble  example  and  his  ministration 
relieved  suffering  and  saved  lives.  Home  address, 
Charles  J.  Gunn,  brother,  316  State  Street, 
Meridian.  Miss. 

GUSTAFSON,  CARL  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  C,  2d  Engineers.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Medeah  Ferme,  France,  Oc- 
tober 8-9,  1918.  Engaged  as  runner,  Private  Gus- 
tafson constantly  carried  messages  through  a  sector 
which  was  under  intense  shell  and  machine-gun  fire 
and  infested  with  sniper  fire.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Augusta  Gustafson,  323  Hawthorne  Street,  Eureka, 

GUSTAFSON,  CHARLES  ....  Private 
Company  G,  5th  Ammunition  Train.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  Septsarges,  France, 
October  24,  1918.  When  an  enemy  shell  struck 
some  pyrotechnics  stored  in  the  ammunition  dump 
of  his  organization,  Private  Gustafson  assisted  in 
removing  inflammable  material  and  placing  the  fire 
under  control.  Through  his  coolness  and  courage 
the  destruction  of  a  large  quantity  of  near-by  am- 
munition was  avoided.  Home  address,  W.  L. 
Chamberlain,  294  Willow  Street,  Waterbury,  Conn. 

GUSTAFSON,  JOHN  A.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Chateau-Thierry,  France, 
June  23,  1918.  During  an  advance  by  his  company 
Lieutenant  Gustafson  (then  a  sergeant)  directed  a 
charge  on  an  enemy  machine-gun  emplacement, 
destroying  four  guns  and  taking  28  prisoners.  Later 
in  the  attack  he  alone  charged  a  machine-gun  nest, 
killing  one  gunner,  wounding  another,  and  causing 
the  remaining  three  to  surrender.  Home  address, 
Emily  Gustafson,  mother,  118  Poplar  Street, 
Kane,  Pa. 

GUTHRIE,  ELMER  F Sergeant 

Company  E,  353d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Barricourt,  France,  Novem- 
ber 1,  1918.  When  his  battalion  encountered  heavy 
machine-gun  fire,  which  stopped  its  advance.  Ser- 
geant Guthrie  quickly  organized  a  group  of  ten  or 
twelve  men  from  different  companies  and  led  them 
with  exceptional  dash  and  courage,  in  an  attack  on 
the  enemy  gun.  Skillfully  picking  out  a  protected 
route,  he  succeeded  in  flanking  the  nest  and  annihil- 
ating the  crew.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Anna  Guthrie, 
mother,  General  Delivery,  Hutchinson,  Kansas. 

GUTHRIE,  MURRAY  K.  .  First  Lieutenant 
Air  service,  13th  Aero  Squadron.  For  extraor- 
dinary heroism  in  action  near  Andsyanne,  France, 
October  1,  1918.  Lieutenant  Guthrie  was  a  mem- 
ber of  an  offensive  patrol  of  four  planes,  which  was 
attacked  far  behind  the  enemy's  lines  by  six  Ger- 
man machines.  One  of  our  pilots  was  forced  to 
withdraw  by  the  failure  of  his  machine-guns,  and 
two  others  were  surrounded  and  overpowered. 
Lieutenant  Guthrie  fought  the  six  enemy  planes 
alone  for  ten  minutes  and  destroyed  one  of  them. 


For  the  following  act  of  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Montefaucon,  France,  October  4,  1918, 
Lieutenant  Guthrie  is  awarded  an  oak  leaf  cluster 
to  be  worn  with  the  Distinguished  Service  Cross. 
When  the  leader  of  his  patrol  was  blown  to  pieces 
by  a  shell,  Lieutenant  Guthrie  took  command  and 
attacked  the  formation  of  six  enemy  planes.  Al- 
though he  became  separated  from  his  companions, 
he  succeeded  in  destroying  one  of  his  opponents. 
For  the  following  act  of  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Fontaine,  France,  November  4,  1918, 
Lieutenant  Guthrie  is  awarded  a  second  oak  leaf 
cluster  to  be  worn  with  the  Distinguished 
Service  Cross.  As  flight  commander.  Lieutenant 
Guthrie  led  his  formation  of  six  planes  to  the 
attack  of  seven  enemy  planes  (type,  Fokker) ;  six  of 
the  enemy  were  destroyed,  one  of  which  was  sent 
down  by  this  officer.  Immediately  following  this 
combat  he  attacked  and  drove  off  four  hostile  ma- 
chines (type,  Fokker),  which  were  about  to  attack 
one  of  our  balloons.  Home  address,  K.  R.  Guthrie, 
father,  care  of  A.  T.  &  N.  Railway,  Mobile,  Ala. 

GUY,  LEONARD  E Sergeant 

Company  C,  58th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Nantillois,  France,  Septem- 
ber 27,  1918.  Sergeant  Guy  displayed  exceptional 
courage  in  attacking  single-handed  a  machine-gun 
emplacement,  capturing  the  gun  and  taking  as 
prisoners  three  machine-gunners.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Martha  Draper,  mother,  Aladdin,  Wash. 

GUYER.  THOMAS  L Private 

Company  I,  119th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt,  France,  Septem- 
ber, 1918.  Although  wounded  severely  by  shell 
fire,  he  remained  on  duty  as  machine-gun  ammu- 
nition carrier  throughout  the  day,  refusing  to  be 
evacuated.  His  example  of  courage  inspired  those 
serving  near  him.  Home  address  ,  Mrs.  Mable 
Shutts,  mother,  332  East  Seventh  Street,  Erie,  Pa. 

GUYOT,  BENJAMIN  ....  Lieutenant 
Pilot.  French,  218th  Escadrille.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  in  the  region  of  St.  Mihiel, 
France,  September  14-15,  1918.  Lieutenant  Guyot, 
without  protection,  made  three  separate  and  dis- 
tinct trips  well  into  the  enemy's  lines;  disregarding 
antiaircraft  and  ground  machine-gun  fire,  he  ac- 
complished artillery  adjustments  of  the  highest  mili- 
tary value. 

HAAS,  ROBERT  K.  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
308th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Revillon,  France,  September  10,  1918. 
During  the  attack  on  Revillon,  Lieutenant  Haas 
voluntarily  left  his  shelter  and  went  across  an  open 
slope  in  full  observation  of  the  enemy  and  under 
heavy  machine-gun  fire  to  the  aid  of  a  wounded  sol- 
dier, bringing  him  back  to  our  lines  for  first-aid 
treatment.  Home  address,  K.  Haas,  father,  7  East 
Sixty-ninth  Street,  New  York  City. 

HABECKER,  GUY  M Corporal 

Company  I,  316th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Verdun,  France,  November 
4-6,  1918.  While  performing  the  duties  of  supply 
sergeant,  Corporal  Habecker  succeeded  in  getting 
food  to  his  company  which  was  holding  the  outpost 
line.  He  led  carrying  parties  through  heavy  shell 
fire,  bringing  hot  coffee  and  bread  to  the  men.  On 
one  occasion  he  made  the  journey  unaided,  taking 
with  him  a  large  quantity  of  bread.  Home  address, 
William  E.  Habecker,  father,  Landesville,  Pa. 


HACKER,  HENRY  E. 


Private 


Company  A,  110th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Apremont,  France,  October 
1,  1918.  He  overheard  a  lieutenant  report  to  the 
battalion  commander  the  location  of  an  enemy  ma- 
chine-gun nest  which  was  causing  heavy  casualties 
among  our  troops.  Due  to  heavy  shelling,  delay  in 


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the  bringing  up  of  a  one-pounder  crew  was  serious, 
and  Private  Hacker,  realizing  the  need  for  immed- 
iately silencing  the  enemy  machine-guna,  acting  on 
his  own  initiative,  advanced  alone  over  a  fire-swept 
area  for  about  500  yards,  attacked  and  captured  the 
enemy  crews  of  six  men  and  two  machine-guns  and 
brought  them  back  to  our  lines.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Anna  Hacker,  wife,  960  Tinton  Avenue, 
Bronx,  New  York  City. 

HADNETT,  GEORGE Corporal 

Company  F,  145th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  east  of  Baccarat,  France,  August 
15,  1918.  He  was  in  command  of  a  small  advance 
post  which  was  successfully  held  by  three  men  and 
himself  against  a  raid  by  80  of  the  enemy.  Two  of 
his  party  were  killed,  but  the  staunch  defense  of  the 
others  drove  off  the  raiders.  He  personally  killed 
three  of  the  enemy  in  hand-to-hand  fighting.  Home 
address  Richard  Hadnett,  father,  351  Wayne 
Avenue,  Youngstown,  Ohio. 

HAEFLIGER,  FRED Private 

Company  C,  6th  Machine  Gun  Battalion,  U.  S. 
M.  C.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
St.  Etienne,  France,  October  3,  1918.  When  our 
advance  infantry  was  forced  to  withdraw,  Private 
Haefliger's  machine-gun  crew  refused  to  withdraw, 
but  calmly  set  up  their  machine-gun.  The  gun  was 
upset  by  a  bursting  hand  grenade,  which  also  injured 
Private  Haefliger  and  another  member  of  the  squad. 
Despite  their  injuries,  they  immediately  reset  the 
gun  and  opened  fire  on  the  advancing  Germans 
when  20  feet  distant,  causing  the  Germans  to  break 
and  retreat  in  disorder.  Home  address,  Joseph  Haef- 
liger, father,  Rice  Lake,  Wis. 

HAGAN,  LUTHER  J.     .....       Private 

Company  K,  119th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt,  France,  Septem- 
ber 29,  1918.  When  his  squad  was  held  up  by  fire 
from  a  sniper's  post,  he  advanced  alone  against  it 
across  an  open  space  and  drove  the  others  off, 
allowing  a  renewal  of  the  advance.  Later  he  braved 
heavy  shell  fire  to  go  to  the  aid  of  wounded  sol- 
diers, dressing  their  wounds  and  assisting  them 
back  to  the  lines.  Home  address,  Osa  M.  Hagan, 
father,  French  Lick,  Ind. 

HAGEMEYER,  GEORGE  K.  .  .  .  Private 
Company  M,  107th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bony,  France,  September  29, 
1918.  During  a  period  that  his  company  was  held 
up  by  hazardous  enemy  fire,  Private  Hagemeyer 
acted  as  stretcher  bearer  and,  even  though  wounded, 
and  ordered  to  the  rear,  he  continued  in  the  work  of 
removing  the  wounded.  He  remained  at  his  task 
throughout  the  violent  fire  until  he  was  wounded 
five  times  and  forced  to  retire  from  loss  of  blood. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Anna  H.  Hagemeyer,  mother, 
209  West  128th  Street,  New  York  City. 

HAGERMAN,  OTHO  M.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  A,  354th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Barricourt,  France,  Novem- 
ber 1,  1918.  Seeing  his  platoon  held  up  by  murder- 
ous machine-gun  fire,  Private  Hagerman  advanced 
over  an  open  area,  in  the  face  of  fierce  machine-gun 
fire,  to  a  point  within  150  yards  of  the  enemy,  from 
where  he  destroyed  the  machine-gun  nest  with  rifle 
grenades.  Home  address,  Louis  O.  Hagerman, 
father,  Kahoka,  Mo. 

HAHN,  FREDERICK  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Field  Artillery.  Near  Cantigny,  France,  May 
28-30,  1918,  he  unhesitatingly  went  into  heavy  shell 
fire  to  supervise  the  repair  of  telephone  lines  and  to 
act  as  runner  when  the  further  maintenance  of  the 
wires  became  an  impossibility.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Dorothea  L.  Hahn,  mother,  1012  Park  Avenue 
East,  Savannah,  Ga. 


HAHN,  JOSEPH  C Corporal 

Machine  Gun  Company,  354th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Remonville, 
France,  November  1,  1918.  Corporal  Hahn  dis- 
played exceptional  bravery  and  initiative  in  leading 
his  machine-gun  squad  through  heavy  fire  ahead  of 
the  infantry  front  line  to  a  point  only  thirty  yards 
from  six  enemy  machine-guns  which  defended  a  hill. 
Despite  the  intense  grenade  and  machine-gun  fire, 
which  was  directed  at  him,  he  maintained  such  ef- 
fective fire  that  the  hostile  guns  were  put  out  of 
action  and  the  infantry  advance  thereupon  resumed. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Rose  Hahn,  mother,  2812  Mag- 
nolia Avenue,  St.  Louis,  Mo. 

HALE,  CLAUD  P.  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Medical  Detachment,  354th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Remonville, 
France,  November  1,  1918.  Braving  the  deadly 
machine-gun  and  artillery  fire,  he  worked  unceas- 
ingly, and  with  no  regard  for  his  personal  safety 
in  administering  to  wounded  men  and  assisting 
them  to  places  of  safety.  He  constantly  went  for- 
ward into  the  open  under  machine-gun  fire  to  aid 
fallen  comrades,  and  his  work  was  the  means  of 
saving  many  lives.  Home  address,  Mrs.  William  E. 
Hale,  Martinsburg,  Mo. 

HALEY,  ROBERT  ROSCO  .  First  Lieutenant 
142d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  St.  Etienne,  France,  October  8,  1918. 
Lieutenant  Haley  was  severely  wounded  in  the 
head  while  leading  his  platoon  forward,  but  he  con- 
tinued in  the  advance,  directing  the  cutting  of  wire 
entanglements  under  heavy  fire.  Shortly  afterward 
he  received  another  wound  in  the  face,  but  he  again 
refused  to  go  to  the  rear,  remaining  with  his  platoon 
encouraging  his  men  and  maintaining  organization 
until  he  became  unconscious.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Elizabeth  Haley,  mother,  617  West  Eldra  Street, 
San  Antonio,  Texas. 

HALFMANN,  ANTHONY  N.  .  .  Sergeant 
Deceased.  Company  B,  150th  Machine  Gun 
Battalion.  For  extraordinary  heroism  near  Villers- 
Surfere,  France,  July  28,  1918.  He  displayed  cour- 
age, coolness,  and  leadership  throughout  the  attack 
on  the  enemy  positions  north  of  the  River  OurcQ. 
The  machine-gun  crew  which  he  was  directing 
shot  seven  enemy  snipers  from  their  posts.  He  was 
killed  while  reconnoitering  in  advance  of  our  lines 
for  an  advantageous  position  for  his  guns.  Next  of 
kin,  John  Halfmann,  father,  233  Rose  Street,  Fond 
du  Lac,  Wisconsin. 

HALL,  CHARLES  P.  .  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
Adjutant,  Third  Infantry  Brigade,  2d  Division. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  at  Vierzy, 
France,  July  18,  1918.  At  a  critical  time  in  the 
battle,  when  information  was  difficult  to  obtain, 
Lieutenant  Colonel  Hall,  Brigade  Adjutant,  vol- 
unteered to  report  on  the  fighting  in  Vierzy,  which 
was  then  in  the  hands  of  the  enemy.  Accompany- 
ing a  group  of  French  tanks,  he  entered  the  town 
under  intense  fire;  and,  during  the  advance,  went 
forward  through  machine-gun  fire  and  carried  to 
safety  a  wounded  man.  He  assisted  materially  in 
maintaining  organization  among  the  troops  and 
established  a  first  aid  station  at  which  many  woun- 
ded were  cared  for,  returning  later  to  Brigade 
Headquarters  with  valuable  information.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  J.  S.  Sanders,  sister,  Beulah,  Miss. 

HALL,  FRED  L Private 

Company  E,  26th  Infantry.  He  refused  to  go  to 
the  rear  when  wounded  near  Soissons,  France,  July 
19,  1918,  continued  to  fire  his  automatic  rifle  with 
effectiveness,  and  when  finally  exhausted  directed 
another  man  in  the  use  of  the  rifle  and  attempted  to 
act  as  ammunition  carrier.  Home  address,  Fred  E. 
Hall,  Noyon,  N.  D. 


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HALL,  G.  W Private 

Deceased.  Machine  Gun  Company,  305th  In- 
fantry. For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Pincon  Farm,  France,  September  5,  1918.  After 
having  been  ordered  to  a  place  of  safety,  Private 
Hall  left  his  shelter  and  returned  to  a  trench,  which 
was  being  severely  shelled,  rescued  and  brought 
back  two  wounded  comrades.  He  was  killed  in  ac- 
tion three  days  later.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Dorothy 
G.  Hall,  wife,  25  Ocean  Avenue,  Patchogue,  Long 
Island,  N.  Y. 

HALL,  HAROLD  DE  LA  MONTE  .  Private 
Deceased.  Company  A,  59th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  Brieulles, 
France,  September  29,  1918.  When  his  company 
was  in  a  perilous  position  he  volunteered  and  car- 
ried a  message  to  battalion  headquarters,  a  dis- 
tance of  1,000  yards,  under  heavy  artillery  and  ma- 
chine-gun fire.  On  his  return  journey  he  was  killed. 
Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Mary  E.  Amberg,  mother,  208-C 
Brown  Street,  Charleston.  W.  Va. 

HALL,  HENRY  H Private 

Deceased.  Company  L,  119th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Vermozeele, 
Belgium,  August  31,  1918.  When  the  carrier  of  a 
Lewis-gun  crew  was  killed,  he  took  his  place;  and 
ammunition  becoming  exhausted,  volunteered  to 
go  for  a  new  supply,  under  heavy  fire.  Wounded 
while  on  this  mission,  he  opened  fire  on  the  enemy 
with  his  rifle,  engaging  a  hostile  patrol  until  he  was 
mortally  wounded  by  a  second  bullet.  Next  of 
kin,  Horace  W.  Hall,  father,  R.  F.  D.  2,  Hope 
Mills,  N.  C. 

HALL,  HERBERT  W.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
44th  Artillery,  Coast  Artillery  Corps.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Thiaucourt, 
France,  September  27,  1918.  Lieutenant  Hall  was 
in  charge  of  a  trainload  of  ammunition  being  sent 
to  two  8-inch  howitzer  batteries  in  active  operation 
against  the  enemy.  Finding  that  part  of  the  light 
railway  track  had  been  destroyed  by  enemy  shell 
fire,  he  secured  a  detail  of  men  under  an  engineer 
officer  and  worked  with  them  to  repair  the  track. 
When  the  engineer  officer  was  killed  by  an  explod- 
ing shell,  Lieutenant  Hall  assumed  full  charge  and 
continued  the  work  under  heavy  shell  fire,  showing 
utter  disregard  for  personal  danger  and  inspiring 
confidence  in  his  men  by  his  calmness,  decision,  and 
courage.  Home  address,  Mrs.  H.  P.  Hall,  Win- 
sted,  Conn. 

HALL,  JAMES  G First  Lieutenant 

Medical  Corps,  360th  Infantry.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  Montauville,  France, 
September  12-15,  1918.  In  spite  of  severe  wounds, 
including  two  broken  ribs,  received  on  the  first  day 
of  the  action,  he  continued  at  his  post  for  three  days 
administering  aid  to  the  wounded  throughout  the 
combat.  Numbers  of  lives  were  saved  by  his  hero- 
ism and  devotion  to  duty.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
James  G.  Hall,  101  Melrose  Street,  Toledo,  Ohio. 

HALL,  JAMES  NORMAN  .  .  .  Captain 
Air  Service,  103d  Aero  Squadron.  On  March 
26,  1918,  while  leading  a  patrol  of  three  he  attacked 
a  group  of  five  enemy  fighters  and  three  enemy 
two-seaters,  himself  destroying  one  and  forcing 
down  two  others  in  a  fight  lasting  more  than  20  min- 
utes. Home  address,  Arthur  N.  Hall,  father,  Col- 
fax,  Iowa. 

HALL,  PERCY  M.  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  107th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ronssoy,  France,  September 
29,  1918.  Disregarding  his  extremely  weak  condi- 
tion, Lieutenant  Hall  insisted  on  going  into  attack 
with  his  company.  Recent  illness  made  it  nearly 
impossible  for  him  to  stand,  still  he  went  to  all  parts 


of  the  line  during  an  enemy  counter  barrage  and 
murderous  machine-gun  fire,  maintaining  his  pla- 
toon formations.  By  giving  his  overcoat  to  a 
wounded  man,  he  so  exposed  himself  that  he  died 
shortly  afterwards  from  the  effects.  Next  of  kin, 
Mrs.  Joseph  A.  Howe,  sister,  43  Brunswick  Road, 
Montclair,  N.  J. 

HALL,  RAMON  L.  .  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
105th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  east  of  Ronssoy,  France,  September  29,  1918. 
During  the  operations  against  the  Hindenburg  line 
he  left  shelter,  in  broad  daylight,  went  forward 
under  heavy  shell  and  machine-gun  fire,  and  suc- 
ceeded in  bringing  back  to  our  lines  a  wounded 
soldier.  His  splendid  courage  and  gallant  conduct 
furnished  a  fine  example  to  his  command.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  E.  H.  Duane,  mother,  Echo  Lodge, 
Ballston  Lake.  N.  Y. 

HALL,  VARNER Sergeant 

Company  D,  167th  Infantry.  On  March  4,  1918, 
he  conducted  himself  with  marked  bravery  as  a 
member  of  a  patrol  of  five  men  which  encountered 
an  enemy  patrol  of  eleven  men,  attacked  vigorously, 
routed  the  enemy  patrol  and  took  two  prisoners. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  S.  E.  Hall,  mother,  516 
Second  Avenue,  Boyles,  Ala. 


HALL,  WILLIAM  A Private 

Deceased.  Company  A,  353d  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  St.  Mihiel, 
France, ,  September  12,  1918.  Private  Hall,  acting 
as  runner  between  his  company  and  battalion  head- 
quarters, made  several  trips  through  severe  artillery 
bombardment  before  he  was  severely  wounded. 
Next  of  kin,  William  A.  Hall,  father,  501  East  Six- 
teenth Street,  Winfield,  Kans. 

HALLIER,  ANDRE Lieutenant 

French  Army.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion in  the  Bois  de  Beuge,  France,  October  3-4, 1918. 
After  leading  units  of  his  battalion  to  their  jumping 
off  positions,  he  went  out  with  one  enlisted  man  and 
established  an  observation  post  in  advance  of  the 
outpost  line.  He  maintained  this  position  despite 
intense  artillery  and  machine-gun  fire,  and  sent 
back  valuable  information  of  the  enemy,  which  was 
in  a  large  measure  responsible  for  the  accuracy  of 
our  artillery  fire.  He  displayed  marked  heroism  and 
utter  disregard  for  personal  danger. 

HALPHEN,  DEWEY Private 

Company  M,  37th  Infantry.  He  acted  as  liaison 
agent  during  the  fight  of  May  28-30,  1918,  at  Can- 
tigny,  France,  with  courageous  disregard  of  his  own 
safety.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Emily  Halphen,  mo- 
ther, Levert,  La. 

HAM,  SAMUEL  V Colonel 

109th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Magneux,  France,  September  6,  1918.  By 
courageously  leading  his  firing  line  in  the  advance 
across  the  Vesle  River  from  Magneux  toward  Mus- 
court,  Colonel  Ham  exemplified  the  greatest  hero- 
ism and  truest  leadership,  instilling  in  his  men  con- 
fidence in  their  undertaking.  Having  been  severely 
wounded,  and  unable  to  move,  he  remained  for  ten 
hours  on  the  field  of  battle,  directing  the  attack,  and 
refused  to  be  evacuated  or  receive  medical  atten- 
tion until  his  men  had  been  cared  for.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Florence  H.  Ham,  Knightstown,  Ind. 

HAMAK,  FRANK  A Private 

Company  E,  165th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Chaumont,  South  of  Sedan, 
France,  November  8,  1918.  Severely  wounded  in 
the  legs  by  machine-gun  fire,  and  unable  to  walk, 
Private  Kamak  refused  to  accept  assistance  from  his 
comrades  rather  than  expose  them  to  danger,  and 


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crawled  five  hundred  yards  to  a  dressing  station. 
Home  address,  Frank  Hamak,  father,  Wecota,  So. 
Dak. 

HAMBRICK,  GORDON  A.  ...  Sergeant 
Company  K,  9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Medeah  Ferme,  France,  Oc- 
tober 3,  1918.  Believing  his  platoon  commander  to 
be  killed  and  finding  himself  in  front  of  our  attack- 
ing wave,  Sergeant  Hambrick  gathered  a  number 
of  men,  detached  from  their  organizations,  who  had 
pushed  to  the  front,  and  led  them  against  an  enemy 
position  across  ground  swept  by  machine-gun  fire. 
With  25  men,  he  attacked  a  strongly  defended 
enemy  position  occupying  the  right  flank,  captur- 
ing 80  prisoners  and  five  enemy  machine  guns,  and 
held  the  position  until  the  arrival  of  our  attacking 
wave.  Home  address,  Horace  C.  Hambrick,  bro- 
ther, Georgetown,  Ky. 

HAMEL,  ALFRED  R Captain 

Deceased.  26th  Infantry.  Although  severely 
wounded  on  July  18,  1918,  near  Soissons,  France, 
he  refused  to  give  up,  and  continued  courageously 
to  lead  his  company  until  killed.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs. 
A.  A.  Hamel,  wife,  219  B  Street,  Portland  Me. 

HAMES,  WILLIAM  W.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
372d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Bussy  Farm  and  Sechault,  France,  Sep- 
tember 28-29,  1918.  He  was  in  charge  of  the  37- 
millimeter  guns,  which  he  skillfully  employed  until 
they  were  put  out  of  action.  He  then  joined  one  of 
the  assaulting  waves  advancing  on  the  enemy's  posi- 
tion, and  with  the  aid  of  two  men  captured  a  ma- 
chine-gun and  three  prisoners.  Although  badly 
gassed,  he  continued  in  action  until  the  next  day, 
when  he  collapsed.  Home  address,  Dr.  H.  T. 
Hames,  brother,  Jonesville,  S.  C. 

HAMILTON,  BRYAN Sergeant 

Company  E,  145th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Olsene,  Belgium,  October  31, 
1918.  He  was  leading  a  detachment  forward  which 
was  caught  in  a  heavy  enemy  counterbarrage. 
Though  he  was  badly  wounded  by  shell  firej  he  kept 
his  men  organized  and,  pushing  forward,  dislodged 
the  enemy  from  a  strong  position,  where  he  was 
again  wounded.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Sarah 
Hughes,  sister,  914  Walnut  Street,  Portsmount,  O. 

HAMILTON,  BYRON  W Sergeant 

Company  M,  168th  Infantry.  When  leading  a 
rushing  attack  on  machine-guns  on  Hill  No.  212, 
near  Sergy,  France,  July  28,  1918,  he  found  himself 
ahead  of  his  line,  so  wounded  as  to  be  unable  to 
stand  on  his  feet.  Attacked  by  ten  Germans  of  the 
Prussian  Guards,  he  rose  to  his  knees  and  shot  five 
of  them.  The  others  fled.  Home  address,  Mrs.  W.  T. 
Black,  R.  F.  D.  2,  Fairfield,  Iowa. 

HAMILTON,  GEORGE  W Major 

5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  the  Bois  de  Belleau,  Cha- 
teau-Thierry, France,  June  6,  1918.  He  displayed 
the  highest  type  of  courage  and  leadership  when  on 
the  first  day  of  the  Chateau-Thierry  battle  his  com- 
mand was  under  decimating  fire  of  machine-guns 
from  the  front  and  both  flanks.  All  of  his  officers 
but  one  and  most  of  his  noncommissioned  officers 
having  been  killed  or  wounded,  he  passed  up  and 
down  his  front  lines  and,  by  his  personal  bravery, 
inspired  his  men  to  valiant  and  successful  combat 
under  especially  difficult  conditions.  Home  ad- 
dress, Charles  A.  Hamilton,  father,  1032  Lament 
Street,  Northwest,  Washington,  D.  C. 

HAMILTON,  JAMES  A.      .      .        First  Sergeant 
Deceased.    Company  M,  105th  Infantry.    For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Ronssoy,  France, 
September  27,  1918.    Sergeant  Hamilton  rallied  his 


company  after  it  had  become  disorganized  under  a 
machine-gun  barrage  and  all  the  officers  were  killed 
or  wounded.  He  led  his  men  forward  in  an  effective 
attack  and  was  shortly  afterwards  killed  while  mov- 
ing along  his  line.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Margaret  Hamil- 
ton, mother,  52  River  Street,  Hoosick  Falls,  N.  Y. 

HAMILTON,  JOHN  W.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
120th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Bellicourt,  France,  September  29,  1918. 
Assuming  command  of  his  company  when  two  senior 
officers  became  casualties,  he  led  his  men  bravely 
under  heavy  fire,  continuing  in  command  after  be- 
ing wounded  in  the  arm  by  a  shell  splinter.  Later 
when  knocked  down  by  a  large  piece  of  shell  which 
struck  him  in  the  leg,  he  again  refused  to  leave  his 
men  and  kept  up  the  advance.  He  personally  led  a 
patrol  of  three  squads  into  the  town  of  Bellicourt 
held  by  the  enemy,  returning  with  prisoners  and 
valuable  information  which  aided  in  the  further  ad- 
vance. Home  address,  Rev.  Charles  G.  Hamilton, 
father,  Pleasanton,  Kansas. 

HAMILTON,  LLOYD  A.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  17th  Aero  Squadron.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  at  Varssenuere,  Belgium,  Aug- 
ust 13,  1918.  Leading  a  low  bombing  attack  on  a 
German  aerodrome,  30  miles  behind  the  line,  Lieu- 
tenant Hamilton  destroyed  the  hangars  on  the 
north  side  of  the  aerodrome  and  then  attacked  a  row 
of  enemy  machines,  flying  as  low  as  20  feet  from  the 
ground  despite  intense  machine-gun  fire,  and  setting 
fire  to  three  of  the  German  planes.  He  then  turned 
and  fired  bursts  through  the  windows  of  the  chateau 
in  which  the  German  pilots  were  quartered,  26  of 
whom  were  afterwards  reported  killed.  Next  of  kin, 
Rev.  John  A.  Hamilton,  father,  25  Buell  Street, 
Burlington,  Vt. 

HAMILTON,  OTHO  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  23d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  hero- 
ism in  action  near  St.  Etienne-aux-Arnes,  France, 
October  3,  1918.  Lieutanent  Hamilton  advanced 
his  company  through  an  area  swept  by  machine-gun 
and  shell  fire,  and  by  his  coolness  and  excellent 
leadership  brought  his  company  into  an  extremely 
advantageous  position.  He  then  caused  a  platoon 
to  be  sent  flanking  a  machine-gun  that  had  retarded 
his  advance,  and  with  the  remainder  of  the  company 
maintained  a  continuous  fire  against  the  enemy's 
position,  encouraging  his  men  by  his  gallant  exam- 
ple. He  was  later  instantly  killed  by  shell  fire  while 
returning  from  a  reconnaissance.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs. 
Emma  Hamilton,  wife,  6  Lincoln  Avenue,  Wood- 
side,  Long  Island,  N.  Y. 

HAMILTON,  REUBEN  G Major 

Ambulance  Section,  101st  Sanitary  Train.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Marcheville, 
France,  September  25-26,  1918.  He  established  and 
maintained  an  ambulance  dressing  station  in  an  ad- 
vanced and  hazardous  position,  where  he  labored 
unceasingly,  treating  and  evacuating  the  wounded, 
throughout  the  day,  in  full  view  of  the  enemy  and 
under  heavy  bombardment.  Knowing  that  our 
troops  were  withdrawing  and  the  enemy  was  about 
to  enter  the  town,  he  continued  his  aid  to  the  wound- 
ed, even  after  permission  to  withdraw  had  been 
given  him  by  his  commanding  officer.  Home  ad- 
dress, Carlisle,  S.  C. 

HAMM,  ARTHUR  E Captain 

Deceased.  326th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Flirey,  France,  August  4, 
1918.  Though  wounded  at  the  start  of  a  daylight 
raid,  he  continued  to  lead  his  men,  reaching  a  depth 
of  1000  yards  into  the  enemy  lines  under  heavy  fire, 
setting  an  example  of  fortitude  which  contributed 
largely  to  the  success  of  the  operation.  He  was 
killed  in  action  during  the  St.  Mihiel  drive.  Next  of 
kin,  Mrs.  Arthur  E.  Hamm,  wife,  15  Boulevard 
Lannes,  Paris,  France, 


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HAMMOND,  ALEX Private 

Company  E,  366th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Lesseux,  France,  September 
4,  1918.  Although  he  was  severely  wounded,  Pri- 
vate Hammond  remained  at  his  post  and  continued 
to  fight  a  superior  force  which  had  attempted  to  en- 
ter our  lines,  thereby  preventing  the  success  of  an 
enemy  raid  in  force.  Home  address,  Will  Ham- 
mond, father,  Route  1,  Harvest,  Ala. 


HAMMOND,  CHARLES  A.  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  Company  L,  125th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Sergy,  France, 
July  31,  1918.  Advancing  up  and  beyond  Hill  No. 
212,  he  was  shot  through  the  arm,  yet  he  refused  to 
go  to  the  rear,  even  for  first-aid  treatment,  but  con- 
tinued to  assault  with  his  platoon  until  he  received 
two  more  wounds,  from  the  last  of  which  he  died. 
Next  of  kin,  Robert  Hammond,  brother,  Port  Hu- 
ron, Mich. 

HAMMOND,  CHARLES  GALLOWAY  .  Private 
117th  Train,  Headquarters  and  Military  Police, 
42d  Division.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action 
near  Vadenay,  France,  July  15,  1918.  During  the 
heavy  shelling  of  Vadenay  on  the  morning  of  July 
15,  Private  Hammond  voluntarily  left  a  place  of 
safety,  went  to  the  aid  of  a  wounded  French  soldier, 
and  brought  him  to  shelter  through  heavy  fire  of 
large-caliber  shells.  Home  address,  Mrs.  F.  E. 
Hammond,  mother,  South  Roanoke,  Va. 

HAMMOND,  JOHN Corporal 

Company  C,  165th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Landres-et-St.  Georges, 
France,  October  15,  1918.  Having  observed  four 
liaison  men  killed  in  an  attempt  to  reach  headquar- 
ters with  an  important  position  sketch,  Corporal 
Hammond  volunteered  to  attempt  the  mission.  He 
not  only  successfully  reached  his  destination,  but 
also  returned  to  his  post,  the  entire  exploit  being 
under  most  severe  fire.  Home  address,  Mrs.  James 
Clark,  189  St.  Marks  Avenue,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 

HAMMOND,  LEONARD  C.  .  First  Lieutenant 
Observer,  Air  Service,  91st  Aero  Squadron.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  in  the  region  of 
Metz,  France,  September  15,  1918.  While  on  a 
photographic  mission  Lieutenant  Hammond's  for- 
mation was  attacked  by  a  superior  number  of  enemy 
pursuit  planes.  Notwithstanding  that  the  enemy 
planes  succeeded  in  driving  off  the  protecting 
planes,  Lieutenant  Hammond  and  his  pilot,  Lieu- 
tenant Diekema,  continued  on  alone.  Continually 
harassed  by  enemy  aircraft,  they  completed  their 
photographs,  and  on  the  return  fought  their  way 
through  an  enemy  patrol  and  destroyed  one  of  the 
machines.  Home  address,  A.  B.  Hammond,  2252 
Broadway,  San  Francisco,  Cal. 

HAMMOND,  WILLIAM  HAYS  First  Lieutenant 
39th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Montfaucon,  France,  September  26-27, 
1918.  He  fearlessly  led  his  platoon  against  a  Ger- 
man counterattack  and  succeeded  in  breaking  it  up. 
Sighting  a  German  patrol  taking  American  prison- 
ers to  the  rear,  he  led  a  combat  patrol  which  routed 
the  Germans  and  rescued  the  captured  Americans. 
In  the  advance  in  which  he  took  part  the  next  day, 
he  was  severely  wounded  in  the  chest,  but  refusing 
first-aid  treatment,  continued  to  urge  his  men  for- 
ward, although  unable  himself  to  go.  Home  ad- 
dress, John  Hays  Hammond,  uncle,  Visalia,  Tulare 
County,  Calif. 

HAMMONS,  CHARLES  C.  .  .  .  Corporal 
Company  G,  5th  Ammunition  Train.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  Septsarges,  France, 
October  24,  1918.  When  an  enemy  shell  struck 
some  pyrotechnics  stored  in  the  ammunition  dump 
of  his  organization,  Corporal  Hammons  directed 


and  assisted  in  the  removal  of  inflammable  material 
and  placing  the  fire  under  control.  Through  his 
coolness  and  courage  the  destruction  of  a  large 
quantity  of  nearby  ammunition  was  avoided.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Amanda  Hammons,  mother,  R.  F.  D. 
3-A,  Post  City,  Texas. 

HAMPSON,  EDMUND  R.  .  .  .  Wagoner 
Company  B,  101st  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Trugny, 
France,  July  22,  1918.  Although  painfully  wounded 
by  shrapnel,  he  courageously  continue  his  duty 
of  evacuating  the  wounded  until  exhausted 
from  loss  of  blood.  Home  address,  R.  W.  Hampson, 
father,  27  First  Avenue,  Waterbury,  Conn. 

HANDY,  EDWARD  H.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  B,  368th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Binarville,  France,  September 
30,  1918.  Private  Handy,  with  an  officer  and  an- 
other soldier,  voluntarily  left  shelter  and  crossed  an 
open  space  50  yards  wide  swept  by  shell  and  ma- 
chine-gun fire  to  rescue  a  wounded  soldier,  whom 
they  carried  to  a  place  of  safety.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Rosena  Gibson,  sister,  2627>£  Virginia  Avenue, 
Washington,  D.  C. 

HANCOCK,  GLEN Sergeant 

Machine  Gun  Company,  7th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Cunel,  France, 
October  11,  and  19,  1918.  While  Sergeant  Hancock 
(then  a  Private)  was  on  duty  as  company  runner,  he 
took  charge  of  a  squad  whose  corporal  had  been 
wounded;  and,  moving  the  gun  to  a  favorable 
position,  quickly  established  fire  superiority  over 
the  enemy  and  thereby  enabled  the  Infantry  to 
overcome  a  group  of  the  enemy  who  had  been  de- 
laying the  advance.  While  he  was  firing  the  gun, 
a  bursting  shell  buried  him  and  two  other  soldiers, 
but  he  immediately  extricated  himself  and  resumed 
firing.  On  the  night  of  October  19,  he  manned  an- 
other gun,  whose  squad  had  been  put  out  of  action, 
and  took  charge  of  the  crew  until  the  unit  was  re- 
lieved. Home  address,  Frank  Hancock,  father, 
Wakeeney,  Kans. 

HAND,  LEO Private 

Machine  Gun  Company,  119th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  St.  Souplet, 
France,  October  10,  1918.  When  his  gun  team  had 
suffered  heavy  casualties  he  continued  in  the  ad- 
vance, although  severely  wounded  by  shell  fire.  His 
bravery  was  an  inspiration  to  the  men  with  him, 
and  by  continuing  the  operation  of  the  machine- 
gun,  he  gave  support  which  was  invaluable  to  the 
advancing  Infantry.  Home  address,  John  Hand, 
father,  Clear  Lake,  S.  D. 

HANDY,  THOMAS  T Major 

7th  Field  Artillery.  When  Company  D,  168th 
Infantry  was  under  severe  attack  in  the  salient  du 
Feys,  France,  he  voluntarily  joined  it  upon  finding 
that  he  could  do  so  without  interfering  with  his  nor- 
mal duties,  and  by  his  coolness  and  conspicuous 
courage  aided  materially  in  its  success.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Caroline  S.  H.  Handy,  mother,  Emory, 

HANDWERCK,  RUSSELL  E.  .  .  .  Private 
Company  F,  26th  Infantry.  When  the  line  of 
which  he  was  a  part  was  halted  on  July  19,  1918, 
near  Soissons,  France,  by  a  machine  gun,  he  advanc- 
ed on  it  alone  and  put  it  out  of  action.  Home  ad- 
dress, Peter  A.  Handwerck,  father,  23  Fourth  Street, 
Slatington,  Pa. 

HANEY,  JOHN  S Private 

Company  H,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Beaumont, 
France,  November  10,  1918.  Private  Haney  dis- 
played exceptional  courage  in  voluntarily  advanc- 


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ing  on  and  destroying  machine  guns  which  were  fir- 
ing directly  on  his  company.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
C.  H.  Haney,  mother,  Cleveland,  Okla. 

HANEY,  MATHIAS  WILLOUGHBY  .  Captain 
39th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Montfaucon  Hill,  France,  September  26- 
28,  1918.  Captain  Haney,  then  a  lieutenant,  dis- 
played exceptional  skill  in  extricating  his  company 
from  a  perilous  position  into  which  it  had  moved  be- 
cause of  a  dense  fog,  and,  in  so  doing,  captured  pris- 
oners whose  number  exceeded  that  of  his  own  com- 
mand. Taking  command  of  his  battalion  next  day 
at  a  critical  time  he  succeeded  in  stopping  a  threat- 
ened retreat,  and  under  heavy  machine-gun  and 
shell  fire  reestablished  the  line.  On  September 
28,  near  Septsarges,  this  officer  led  his  battalion  for- 
ward through  heavy  fire,  advancing  his  line  one  kil- 
ometer and  holding  it  against  counterattacks  until 
he  was  relieved.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Margaret  A. 
Haney,  wife,  5412  Angora  Terrace,  Philadelphia, 
Pa. 

HANGER,  CHARLES  R.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
356th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Pouilly,  France,  November  10-11,  1918. 
When  three  of  the  companies  of  his  battalion  had 
become  lost  in  the  dense  fog,  during  the  crossing  of 
the  Meuse,  Lieutenant  Hanger  made  five  trips 
through  extremely  heavy  shell  fire  and  guided 
them  to  the  river  crossing,  thus  enabling  the  battal- 
lion  to  fulfill  its  mission  in  the  operation.  Home  ad- 
dress, J.  W.  Hanger,  father,  Laddonia,  Mo. 

HANKINS,  S.  M First  Lieutenant 

112th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  St.  Etienne,  France,  October  8,  1918. 
Although  severely  wounded  in  the  leg,  Lieutenant 
Hankins  continued  in  command  of  his  company, 
remaining  in  action  until  he  fell  from  complete  ex- 
haustion and  was  evacuated.  Home  address,  M. 
M.  Hankins,  father,  Quanah,  Texas. 

HANLEY,  JAMES  MATTHEW  .  .  Chaplain 
165th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Villars  sur  Fere,  France,  July  28,  1918. 
Leaving  his  place  of  safety,  Chaplain  Hanley  vol- 
untarily faced  the  fire  of  artillery  and  machine  guns, 
so  that  he  could  administer  to  the  wounded.  He 
disregarded  advice  of  his  commanding  officer  to 
cease  exposing  himself,  and  he  remained,  giving  first 
aid,  comforting,  cheering,  and  hearing  confessions 
of  the  dying.  After  he  had  been  severely  wounded, 
he  was  taken  to  the  rear.  Home  address,  James 
Hanley,  father,  1156  East  Thirty-ninth  Street, 
Cleveland,  Ohio. 

HANLEY,  JOHN  J Private 

Company  E,  326th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Juvin,  France,  October 
11,  1918.  While  on  duty  as  a  stretcher  bearer,  Pri- 
vate Hanley  was  painfully  wounded  in  the  head,  but 
he  nevertheless  continued  to  evacuate  the  wounded, 
crossing  and  recrossing  the  Aire  River  several  times 
under  heavy  fire,  and  refusing  to  secure  treatment 
himself  until  all  of  the  other  wounded  had  been  car- 
ed for.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Ella  Hanley,  mother, 
208  East  Forty-ninth  Street,  New  York  City. 

HANLEY,  WILLIAM  T.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
30th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Le  Channel  France,  July  24-25,  1918. 
After  he  had  led  his  platoon  through  intense  shell 
and  machine-gun  fire,  Lieutenant  Hanley,  although 
twice  wounded,  remained  at  his  post  throughout  the 
encounter.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Mable  T.  Hanley, 
mother,  6  Maynesboro  Block,  Berlin,  N.  H. 

HANNA,  EDWARD  G Private 

4th  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  at  Blano  Mont  Ridge,  France, 


October  3-4,  1918.    Private  Hanna  went  with  two 
runners  in  advance  of  the  front  line  to  reconnoiter  a 

Eosition  which  his  battalion  was  to  occupy.  In  the 
ice  of  heavy  shell  and  machine-gun  fire  they  made 
their  way  to  a  point  just  beyond  the  summit  of 
Blanc  Mont  Ridge.  Private  Hanna  was  seriously 
gassed  and  the  other  two  soldiers  were  wounded. 
He  accomplished  his  mission  and  remained  under 
heavy  fire  all  the  night,  reporting  to  his  commanding 
officer  next  day.  Though  suffering  from  the  effect 
of  the  gas,  he  continued  on  duty  for  seven  days. 
Home  address,  Marcus  M.  Hanna,  brother,  Angels 
Camp,  Cal. 

HANNA,  LEON  M Private 

Company  D,  131st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  Chaume,  France,  Oc- 
tober 10,  1918.  When  his  platoon  had  suffered 
heavy  casualties  and  was  held  up  by  fire  from  a  hid- 
den machine-gun  emplacement,  he  advanced 
alone  under  heavy  fire,  and  locating  the  enemy 
position,  charged  it.  He  bayoneted  the  enemy  gun- 
ner and  captured  two  of  the  gun  crew,  enabling  his 
platoon  to  resume  the  advance.  Home  address,  C. 
W.  Hanna,  father,  Kinnundy,  111. 

HANNA,  MARK Major 

356th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Stenay,  France,  November  6-11,  1918. 
Major  Hanna  displayed  extreme  courage  on  Nov- 
ember 6  by  making  a  daring  reconnaissance  of  the 
town  of  Pouilly,  near  Stenay.  This  town  was  held 
in  in  strength  by  the  enemy,  with  evident  indica- 
tion of  determination  to  prevent  a  crossing  of  the 
River  Meuse  at  this  point.  He  remained  in  this 
town  over  two  hours,  returning  wth  information  of 
great  value.  On  the  night  of  November  10-11  he 
was  in  command  of  the  second  battalion  of  the 
356th  Infantry,  and  while  waiting  to  cross  the  River 
Meuse  Major  Hanna's  battalion  was  subject  to  ter- 
rific shell  fire.  During  this  period  he  walked  up 
and  down  the  line  encouraging  and  steadying  his 
men.  Major  Hanna  was  killed  at  the  head  of  his 
command.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Corrine  E.  Hanna, 
wife,  2954  East  28th  Street,  Kansas  City,  Mo. 

HANSEN,  ARTHUR  A Major 

101st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Bois  de  Warville,  France,  October  2, 
1918.  Despite  the  fact  that  the  support  elements 
failed  to  arrive  at  the  point  of  departure,  Major 
Hansen,  unable  to  communicate  with  his  superiors, 
led  his  troops  forward.  Encountering  a  particular- 
ly intense  enemy  barrage,  he  demonstrated  unusual 
ability  by  safely  conducting  his  command  over  the 
shell-swept  area  and  successfully  accomplishing  his 
mission.  Home  address,  Nellie  Hansen,  wife,  57 
Bedford  Street,  Waltham,  Mass. 

HANSEN,  HERMAN  L Corporal 

Deceased.  Company  A,  23d  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne-aux- 
Arnes,  France,  October  3,  1918.  Corporal  Hansen 
voluntarily  exposed  himself  to  heavy  machine-gun 
fire,  and  with  the  assistance  of  another  soldier, 
brought  in  from  an  exposed  position  a  soldier  sever- 
ely wounded.  Corporal  Hansen  was  killed  after  he 
had  relieved  himself  of  the  wounded  man.  Next 
of  kin,  H.  L.  Hansen,  Nicolaus,  Cal. 

HANSEN,  WILLIAM Corporal 

Deceased.  20th  Company,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S. 
M.  C.  Killed  in  action  at  Chateau-Thierry,  France, 
June  6,  1918.  He  gave  the  supreme  proof  of  that 
extraordinary  heroism  which  will  serve  as  an  ex- 
ample to  hitherto  untried  troops.  Next  of  kin,  Ben- 
hart  Hansen,  father,  1731  Portsmouth  Avenue, 
Portland,  Ore. 

HANSON,  WALTER  R.     .     Private  (First  class) 
Medical  Detachment,  128th  Infantry.     For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Gesnes,  France, 


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October  7-8,  1918.  When  hia  battalion  was  forced 
to  withdraw  three  times  successively  within  forty- 
eight  hours,  Private  Hanson  each  time  went  out  in 
front  of  the  line  under  intense  machine-gun  and  shell 
fire,  and  rescued  wounded  men.  Home  address, 
William  H.  Hanson,  brother,  LaCrosse,  Wis. 

HANTSCHKE,  EDWARD  .  .  .  Private 
Deceased.  Machine  Gun  Company,  165th  In- 
fantry. For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Pannes,  France,  September  12,  1918.  Seeing  his 
platoon  leader  was  being  fired  upon  by  a  German 
sniper,  Private  Hantschke,  who  at  the  time  was 
under  cover,  jumped  to  his  feet  and  stepping  in 
front  of  the  officer  tried  to  push  him  into  a  shell 
hole.  The  bullet  intended  for  the  officer  struck 
Private  Hantschke  in  the  mouth,  killing  him  in- 
stantly. Next  of  kin,  Max  Hantschke,  father,  119 
Winfield  Street,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 

HARBIN,  ELLIOTT  R.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  C,  105th  Field  Signal  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt, 
France,  September  29,  1918.  While  assisting  a 
party  in  laying  a  telephone  line,  Private  Harbin  was 
seriously  wounded,  but  refused  to  be  evacuated,  and 
continued  his  work  throughout  the  day  under  heavy 
shell  fire.  He  also  assisted  in  giving  first  aid  to  the 
wounded  under  fire.  Home  address,  James  S.  Har- 
bin, father,  R.  F.  D.  2,  Greenville,  S.  C. 

HARBISON,  HARRY  J Private 

Company  K,  26th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  west  of  Berzyl-le-Sec,  France, 
July  20,  1918.  Although  severely  wounded  in  the 
leg  by  machine-gun  fire,  he  refused  to  go  to  the 
rear,  bandaged  his  own  wound,  and  advanced  with 
hia  platoon  until  its  final  objective  was  reached. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Annie  Harbison,  2037  East 
Arizona  Street,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

HARDEN,  WILLIAM  T Sergeant 

Company  L,  142d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne,  France,  October 
8,  1918.  Sergeant  Harden  was  severely  wounded 
in  the  right  shoulder  early  in  the  action,  but  al- 
though bleeding  profusely  he  refused  to  go  to  the 
rear  until  the  enemy's  position  had  been  captured 
and  the  line  consolidated.  Home  address,  R.  F. 
Harden,  father,  R.  F.  D.  1,  Cordell,  Okla. 

HARDER,  FRED  J First  Sergeant 

Company  K,  364th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Eclisfontaine,  France,  Sep- 
tember 29,  1918.  Responding  to  a  call  for  volun- 
teers, Sergeant  Harder  crossed  an  open  space,  a 
distance  of  about  300  yards,  under  terrific  hostile 
fire  of  machine  guns  and  artillery,  to  the  position 
held  by  his  machine-gun  company,  to  inform  them 
of  the  location  of  enemy  machine-gun  nests  and 
snipers,  who  had  escaped  detection.  The  enfilading 
fire  of  the  enemy  threatened  to  wipe  out  his  com- 
pany, but  the  success  of  Sergeant  Harder's  mission 
enabled  our  guns  to  silence  the  fire  of  the  enemy. 
Home  address,  Miss  Eunice  Dickerman,  friend, 
Brawley,  Cal. 

HARDIE,  W.  C Sergeant 

Company  A,  38th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Mezy,  France,  July  15,  1918. 
During  the  preparations  for  the  German  offensive 
of  July  15,  1918,  and  through  the  intense  artillery 
bombardment  connected  therewith,  Sergeant  Har- 
die  showed  utter  disregard  of  personal  danger  by 
voluntarily  rescuing  wounded  comrades  from  ex- 
posed positions.  Home  address,  William  Hardie, 
father,  Lumby,  British  Columbia,  Canada. 

HARDIMAN,  MICHAEL  J.     .      .      .        Private 

Company  E,  2d  Battalion,  5th  U.  S.  M.  C.    For 

extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne, 


France,  October  4,  1918.  During  the  offensive  op- 
erations at  Blanc  Mont  Ridge,  Private  Hardiman 
volunteered  and  went  into  No  Man's  Land  under 
intense  machine-gun  fire,  and  brought  in  a  wounded 
man.  Home  address,  John  Hardiman,  1932  Wash- 
burn  Avenue,  Chicago,  111. 

HARDIN,  MELVIN  N Private 

Company  L,  118th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt,  France,  Septem- 
ber 23-27, 1918.  During  four  days  of  operations  and 
under  unusually  adverse  conditions,  Private  Har- 
din,  acting  as  company  runner,  repeatedly  carried 
messages  from  company  headquarters  to  the  front 
line,  over  open  ground,  subjected  to  shell  and  direct 
machine-gun  fire.  With  practically  no  food  or  sleep, 
and  showing  absolute  disregard  for  personal  safety, 
he  successfully  performed  each  mission,  aiding  ma- 
terially in  the  maintainance  of  liaison  and  the  suc- 
cess of  the  attack.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Pearl  A. 
Hardin,  wife,  Greer,  S.  C. 

HARDING,  STACY  L.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  120th  Field  Artillery.  For  extraor- 
dinary heroism  in  action  near  Malancourt,  and  Nan- 
tillois,  France,  September  26  to  October  11,  1918. 
On  duty  as  artillery  information  officer,  Lieutenant 
Harding  displayed  the  utmost  courage,  fortitude  and 
devotion  to  duty  in  maintaining  liaison  between  the 
infantry  and  artillery,  going  repeatedly  to  the  front 
line  and  carrying  messages  for  both  infantry  and 
artillery  commanders.  In  seeking  the  location  of  an 
infantry  company,  under  heavy  machine-gun  and 
artillery  fire,  Lieutenant  Harding  searched  woods  on 
the  Cote  Dame  Marie,  as  far  as  the  enemy's  wire, 
where  he  was  killed  by  machine-gup  fire.  Next  of 
kin,  Mrs.  J.  S.  Harding,  mother,  Antioch,  Cal. 

HARDISON,  DEWITT,  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  C,  105th  Field  Signal  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt, 
France,  September  29,  1918.  Being  a  member  of  a 
detail  to  establish  communication  with  the  front 
line,  Private  Hardison  was  caught  in  an  enemy  bar- 
rage, during  which  his  detail  suffered  many  casual- 
ties. Although  badly  gassed,  he  continued  to  work 
for  the  entire  day,  always  exposed  to  heavy  artillery 
fire,  after  which  he  assisted  in  the  removal  of  the 
wounded.  Home  address,  Mrs.  A.  H.  Hardison, 
Kenly,  N.  C. 

HARDY,  H.  A Private 

Company  A,  38th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Mezy,  France,  July  15,  1918. 
Although  painfully  wounded  during  the  battle  of 
the  Marne,  Private  Hardy  continued  on  duty  with 
his  platoon  and  was  active  in  bringing  wounded  men 
to  the  safety  of  our  own  lines.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs. 
Annie  Hardy,  wife,  Lynn,  Mass. 

HARDY,  ORVILLE Corporal 

Machine  Gun  Company,  38th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Mezy,  France, 
July  15,  1918.  Corporal  Hardy  remained  with  his 
gun  after  all  the  other  members  of  his  gun  crew  were 
killed  or  wounded.  He  continued  to  fire  until  his 
ammunition  was  exhausted,  then  removed  the  firing 
mechanism  and  returned  to  our  lines,  fighting  his 
way  with  his  pistol.  Home  address,  Orville  Hardy, 
Sr.,  father,  115  Pine  Street,  Shamokin,  Pa. 

HARELIS,  STEVE  J.  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  H,  38th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Mezy,  France,  July  15,  1918. 
During  the  intense  enemy  artillery  shelling  in  pre- 
paration for  the  German  offensive  of  July  15,  1918, 
Private  Harelis  voluntarily  made  three  attempts  to 
bring  in  a  wounded  comrade  who  was  exposed  to 
enemy  fire  before  he  finally  succeeded  in  getting  him 
to  safety.  Home  address,  John  Harelis,  father, 
Mitylene,  Greece. 


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HARGRAVE,  THOMAS  J.  .  First  Lieutenant 
309th  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  Grand-Pre,  France,  Oc- 
tober 26,  1918.  Lieutenant  Hargrave  personally 
made  a  reconnaissance  of  the  entire  front  of  the 
battalion  to  which  he  was  attached,  under  heavy 
machine-gun  and  shell  fire,  and  he  returned  with 
very  valuable  information.  In  order  to  deliver  his 
information  in  the  shortest  possible  time,  he  re- 
turned through  an  open  field,  subjected  to  an  enemy 
fire.  This  officer  later  rendered  valuable  assistance 
in  repelling  counterattacks  by  his  coolness  and  intel- 
ligent direction  of  the  company.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Thomas  J.  Hargrave,  134  North  Main  Street, 
Canandaigua,  N.  Y. 

HARKENRIDER,  LOUIS  H.  .  .  .  Private 
Ambulance  Company,  Hospital  Corps,  5th  Re- 
giment, U.  S.  M.  C.  On  June  6,  1918,  in  the  vicin- 
ity of  Chateau-Thierry,  with  a  corporal,  he  went  out 
into  an  open  field  under  heavy  shell  and  machine-gun 
fire  and  succeeded  in  bandaging  and  carrying  back 
to  our  lines  a  wounded  comrade.  Home  address, 
John  M.  Harkenrider,  father,  General  Delivery, 
Griffith,  Ind. 

HARLIN,  HENRY  J Private 

Machine  Gun  Company,  107th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Ronssoy, 
France,  September  29,  1918.  After  an  advance  of 
more  than  2,000  yards  with  the  infantry,  Private 
Harlin  crawled  through  a  barbed-wire  entangle- 
ment and  remained  the  entire  night  under  machine- 
gun  fire  within  a  few  yards  of  enemy  position  in  or- 
der to  protect  his  comrades  from  a  surprise  attack. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Catherine  Harlin,  mother,  168 
West  End  Avenue,  New  York  City. 

HARLOW,  LEON  E Corporal 

Battery  F,  7th  Field  Artillery.  Near  Cantigny, 
France,  May  28-30,  1918,  he  voluntarily  left  his 
shelter  and  went  out  into  a  smothering  bombard- 
ment to  perform  exhausting  labor  in  repairing  tele- 
phone lines.  He  repaired  five  breaks  in  a  50-yard 
stretch  of  wire,  and  when  the  same  small  section  was 
again  broken  in  four  places  he  carried  a  message 
through  heavy  shelling  to  the  regimental  post  of 
command.  Home  address,  Mrs.  J.  R.  Harlow,  mo- 
ther, 1717  Franklin  Street,  Waco,  Texas. 

HARMON,  HENRY  C Private 

Company  C,  102d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Marcheville,  France,  Septem- 
ber 26,  1918.  He  carried  messages  across  an  area 
swept  by  violent  machine-gun  and  artillery  fire, 
showing  remarkable  bravery,  and  devotion  to  duty 
on  several  occasions  when  the  situation  was  criti- 
cal and  the  messages  were  of  the  utmost  import- 
ance. Home  address,  Mrs.  Sarah  J.  Harmon,  New- 
ton, Mo. 

HARMON,  JOHN  L.  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
26th  Infantry.  He  refused  to  be  evacuated  when 
wounded  near  Soissons,  France,  July  19,  1918,  but 
continued  forward  with  his  command  in  a  third  suc- 
cessful advance  until  wounded  seriously  a  second 
time.  Home  address,  Mrs.  J.  L.  Harmon,  wife, 
139  West  Eighty-second  Street,  New  York  City. 

HARRELL,  RAYMOND  ....  Private 
Company  K,  llth  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bois  des  Rappes,  France,  Oc- 
tober 21,  1918.  While  carrying  a  message  to  an- 
other battalion  in  the  line,  Private  Harrell  was 
wounded  by  a  machine-gun  bullet  at  the  same  time 
his  companion  was  killed.  He  courageously  deliv- 
ered his  message,  despite  the  wound,  and  received 
an  answer  which  he  delivered  to  his  company  and 
battalion  commanders  before  being  evacuated. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Ruth  Harrell,  mother,  208 
South  Twentieth  Street,  Murphysboro,  111. 


HARRELL,  WILLIAM  F Colonel 

16th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Apremont,  France,  October  4,  1918.  Col- 
onel Harrell  (then  major)  showed  extraordinary 
coolness  under  fire  in  the  battle  of  the  Argonne. 
When  one  portion  of  his  battalion  was  held  up  by 
machine-gun  fire  he  went  forward  to  the  most  ad- 
vanced elements,  reorganized  them,  and  carried  the 
objective,  but  was  severely  wounded  while  in  the 
execution  of  his  mission.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Louise  G.  Harrell,  wife,  2122  South  St.  Paul  Street, 
Denver,  Col. 

HARRIMAN,  LYNN  H.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  101st  Infantry.  While  in  command 
of  his  platoon  in  the  Humbert  Plantation  on  May 
27,  1918,  he  was  viciously  attacked  by  the  enemy 
in  greatly  superior  numbers.  He  led  his  men  with  de- 
termination and  great  courage,  and  himself  stopped 
their  advance  in  a  side  trench.  He  was  mortally 
wounded  but  continued  to  fight  on,  calling  upon 
and  encouraging  his  men  and  participating  with 
them  in  driving  the  enemy  off.  Died  May  31,  1918. 
Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  L.  H.  Harriman,  wife,  Concord, 
N.  H. 


HARRIMAN,  SHERMAN  G. 


Second  Lieutenant 


6th.  Engineers.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  CrSzancy,  France,  July  15-16,  1918.  As- 
sisting in  the  removal  of  the  wounded,  Lieutenant 
Harriman,  then  sergeant,  drove  an  ambulance 
throughout  the  entire  night,  continuing  until  sever- 
al hits  by  the  enemy  completely  disabled  his  ma- 
chine. The  next  morning  he  led  his  men  into  the 
trenches  through  an  intense  shelling  and  remained 
in  command  for  12  hours  after  being  wounded. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Anna  G.  Harriman,  mother, 
North  Conway,  N.  H. 

HARRINGTON,  ERNEST  A.  S.  .  .  Corporal 
Company  F,  103d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  St.  Remy,  France, 
September  12,  1918.  While  sniper  fire  was  holding 
up  the  advance  of  a  section  of  his  platoon,  Corporal 
Harrington  rushed  forward  and,  without  aid,  forc- 
ed an  officer  and  six  men  to  surrender  at  the  point 
of  his  bayonet.  Home  address,  C.  F.  Harrington, 
father,  Candia,  N.  H. 

HARRIS,  CHARLES  D Captain 

Deceased.  6th  Engineers.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  Glairs  Chenes  Woods,  October 
20,  1918.  While  leading  his  company  in  an  attack 
on  enemy  machine-gun  nests,  he,  with  three  of  his 
men  in  advance  of  the  remainder  of  the  company, 
fearlessly  attacked  an  enemy  machine-gun  nest, 
capturing  three  prisoners,  and  two  guns,  turning 
the  guns  against  the  enemy.  He  was  mortally 
wounded  while  operating  one  of  the  guns  in  an  ex- 
posed position.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  P.  C.  Harris, 
mother,  "The  Dresden,"  Washington,  D.  C. 

HARRIS,  EDWARD  G Lieutenant 

321st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Grimaucourt,  France,  November  11,  1918. 
Under  the  fire  of  three  machine  guns,  firing  upon 
him  from  different  directions,  Lieutenant  Harris 
took  his  gun  through  the  enemy  wire  and  mounted 
it.  He  would  not  permit  his  men  to  remain  in  such 
a  dangerous  position,  and,  after  being  wounded  sev- 
erely, ordered  his  men  to  leave  him.  Home  address, 
E.  W.  Harris,  father,  Wendell,  N.  C. 

HARRIS,  DUNCAN  G Major 

305th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion in  the  Argonne  Forest,  September  30,  1918. 
During  an  attack  in  the  Argonne  Forest,  Major 
Harris  fell  and  broke  his  collar  bone,  but  he  contin- 
ued with  his  battalion  throughout  the  attack,  and 
until  the  Meuse  was  reached.  For  15  days  he  was 


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continually  with  his  battalion,  personally  leading 
them  against  strongly  fortified  enemy  positions,  al- 
though suffering  acute  and  continued  pain  from  his 
injury  and  being  handicapped  by  having  his  arm  in 
a  sling.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Alice  Harris,  wife,  569 
Fifth  Avenue,  New  York  City. 


HARRIS,  GRAHAM  W. 


Sergeant 


Machine  Gun  Company,  120th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt, 
France,  September  29,  1918.  Becoming  separated 
from  his  platoon  in  the  dense  smoke  and  fog  with 
five  other  soldiers,  Sergeant  Harris  kept  his  men  to- 
gether and  continued  the  advance  under  heavy  ar- 
tillery and  machine-gun  fire.  Upon  reaching  the  ob- 
jective he  made  a  personal  reconnaissance  600  yards 
to  the  front,  capturing  several  prisoners  and  assist- 
ing in  breaking  up  three  machine-gun  nests.  He  re- 
mained in  this  advanced  position  until  he  was  order- 
ed back.  Home  address,  Mrs.  R.  W.  Harris,  mo- 
ther, Oxford,  N.  C. 

HARRIS,  JOB  R Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  B,  4th  Machine  Gun  Bat- 
talion. For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Medeah  Ferme,  France,  October  8,  1918.  Sergeant 
Harris,  though  he  had  fainted  twice  as  a  result  of 
being  gassed  the  previous  night,  remained  on  duty 
and  continued  to  lead  his  section.  Placing  them  in 
action,  he  displayed  great  coolness  and  bravery  in 
directing  the  fire  of  his  guns  until  he  was  killed  by 
enemy  machine-gun  fire.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  William 
C.  Palmer,  sister,  1029  Indian  Street,  Martins 
Ferry,  Ohio. 

HARRIS,  MORGAN  F.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Company  G,  109th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Apremont,  France,  September 
29,  1918.  Surrounded  by  a  number  of  the  enemy 
during  a  hostile  counterattack  and  called  upon  to 
surrender,  Lieutenant  Harris  escaped  by  knocking 
down  one  of  his  adversaries  and  shooting  another. 
Crawling  back  to  his  support,  he  organized  a  group 
of  men  and  led  them  in  completely  repulsing  the 
counterattack,  displaying  the  utmost  courage  and 
determination.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Marjorie 
Lane  Harris,  wife,  312  Mt.  Prospect  Avenue, 
Newark,  N.  J. 

HARRIS,  ROY Private 

Company  F,  4th  Engineers.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  west  of  Fismes,  France,  August 
5,  1918.  Private  Harris  was  a  member  of  a  small 
detachment  of  engineers  which  went  out  in  advance 
of  the  front  line  of  the  infantry  through  an  enemy 
barrage  from  77  millimeters  and  one  pounder  guns 
to  construct  a  footbridge  over  the  River  Vesle.  As 
soon  as  their  operations  were  discovered  machine- 
gun  fire  was  opened  up  on  them,  but,  undaunted, 
the  party  continued  at  work,  removing  the  German 
wire  entanglements  and  completing  a  bridge  which 
was  of  great  value  in  subsequent  operations.  Home 
address,  John  Steven  Harris,  General  Delivery, 
Jacksonville,  Fla. 

HARRIS,  WILLIAM  L Corporal 

Deceased.  Company  E,  101st  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  St.  Remy, 
France,  September  13,  1918.  While  acting  as  a  run- 
ner, between  company  and  battalion  headquarters, 
under  terrific  shell  fire,  Corporal  Harris  carried  mes- 
sages without  regard  to  personal  danger,  until 
struck  and  killed  by  a  shell.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs. 
Jennie  J.  Harris,  61  Wentworth  Street,  Maiden, 


HARSSELL,  GEORGE  J.  .  Private  (First  class) 
Deceased.  Company  C,  1 1 1th  Machine  Gun  Bat- 
talion. For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Verdun,  France,  October  12,  1918.  By  encouraging 
his  comrades  and  rendering  valuable  aid  to  the 


wounded,  Private  Harssell  succeeded  greatly  in  re- 
taining the  morale  of  those  about  him,  during  an  al- 
most continued  rain  of  shells.  Even  after  being 
severely  wounded  by  shrapnel,  he  attempted  to  re- 
tain the  spirit  by  singing.  After  being  relieved  to  a 
hospital  he  died.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Nellie  Harssell, 
stepmother,  250  Railroad  Avenue,  Jersey  City,  N.  J. 

HART,  CLAUDE  V Sergeant 

Company  M,  168th  Infantry.  In  action  near 
Sergy,  France,  July  28,  1918,  he  coolly  and  with 
utter  disregard  of  danger  led  his  platoon  against 
enemy  machine-gun  emplacements.  Four  of  the 
foe  were  captured,  together  with  their  two  ma- 
chine-guns, which  he  turned  and  operated  on  the 
retreating  Germans  until  he  was  severely  wounded. 
Home  address,  R.  B.  Hart,  Cherokee,  Iowa. 

HART,  JACK  S First  Lieutenant 

6th  Machine  Gun  Battalion,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Thiaucourt, 
France,  September  15,  1918.  Acting  as  company 
commander,  Lieutenant  Hart  advanced  with  the  first 
wave  of  infantry  to  locate  favorable  positions  for 
his  gun.  He  discovered  an  enemy  machine-gun 
which  he  alone  attacked,  and  although  severely 
wounded,  succeeded  in  capturing  the  gun  and  tak- 
ing the  crew  prisoners.  Home  address,  John  M. 
Hart,  father,  Weatherford,  Texas. 

HART,  SAMUEL  C.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Deceased.  Company  G,  119th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt, 
France,  September  29,  1918.  After  having  been 
seriously  wounded  in  the  arm  which  caused  much 
pain  and  loss  of  blood,  Private  Hart  continued  to 
advance,  carrying  a  Lewis  gun  and  pouring  an  effec- 
tive fire  into  the  ranks  of  the  enemy  until  he  was 
killed  in  the  attack.  Next  of  kin,  Samuel  B.  Hart, 
father,  R.  F.  D.  3,  Mooresville,  N.  C. 

HARTLEY,  PAUL  L Private 

Company  L,  118th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Montbrehain,  France,  Octo- 
ber 8,  1918.  After  practically  all  of  the  other  mem- 
bers of  his  squad  had  become  casualties,  Private 
Hartley  maintained  an  effective  fire  with  his  auto- 
matic rifle  from  an  advanced  position  and  thereby 
protected  his  platoon.  He  was  twice  buried  by  ex- 
ploding shells,  but  each  time  he  dug  himself  out  and 
resumed  firing  immediately.  After  his  ammuni- 
tion was  exhausted  he  rushed  forward  with  his 
empty  gun  and  forced  20  of  the  enemy  to  surrender. 
Home  address,  George  M.  Hartley,  father,  Browns- 
ville, S.  C. 

HARTMAN,  GUY  L.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
6th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Frapelle,  France,  August  17,  1918.  After 
having  been  painfully  wounded  LieutenantHartman 
refused  to  go  to  the  rear  for  treatment.  He  made 
his  way  through  a  heavy  barrage,  and  brought  up  a 
platoon  that  was  stopped  by  heavy  fire.  Some  time 
later,  after  having  his  wound  dressed  he  conducted 
his  brigade  commander  through  a  heavily  gassed 
area,  after  which  he  remained  constantly  on  duty 
until  relieved.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Sally  Agnes 
Hartman,  wife,  St.  Pauls,  N.  C. 

HARTMAN,  MIKE  A.  First  Sergeant 

Company  I,  314th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Montfaucon,  France,  Sep- 
tember 27,  1918.  Sergeant  Hartman  advanced 
alone,  and  silenced  a  machine-gun  nest  which  was 
holding  up  an  entire  platoon.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Margaret  Hartman,  mother,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 

HARTMAN,  WILLIAM  A.  Sergeant  (First  Class) 
Company  F,  107th  Engineers.    He  was  a  member 
of  a  patrol  sent  out  from  the  battalion  post  of  com- 
mand at  midnight,  August  4,  1918,  to  reconnoiter 


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the  Vesle  River  front,  near  Fismes,  France,  for  the 

material  for  making  structures.  Despite  heavy  ar- 
tillery and  machine-gun  fire  that  forced  the  pa- 
trol to  scatter  and  separated  him  from  the  Lieuten- 
ant in  charge,  he  continued  the  work  on  his  own  ini- 
tiative, and,  acting  entirely  without  orders,  started 
his  detail  on  the  actual  construction  of  rafts  for  the 
pontoon  bridges.  His  courage,  ability  as  a  leader, 
and  his  inflexible  determination  made  the  reconnais- 
sance a  complete  success.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Olga  Hartman,  mother,  Wauwatosa,  Wis. 


HARTNEY,  HAROLD  E Major 

Air  Service,  1st  Pursuit  Group.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  Fismes,  France,  August 
13,  1918.  Major  Hartney  voluntarily  accompanied 
a  reconnaissance  patrol.  Realizing  the  importance 
of  the  mission,  Major  Hartney  took  command,  and, 
although  five  enemy  planes  repeatedly  made  at- 
tempts to  drive  them  back,  he  continued  into  enemy 
territory,  returning  later  to  our  lines  with  important 
information.  The  cool  judgment  and  determina- 
tion displayed  by  Major  Hartney  furnished  an  in- 
spiration to  all  the  members  of  his  command.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Harold  E.  Hartney,  1858  California 
Street,  Washington,  D.  C. 

HARTUNG,  JOHN  A Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  B,  354th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Remonville, 
France,  November  1,  1918.  While  leading  his  com- 
bat group  forward,  Sergeant  Hartung  encountered 
a  machine-gun  stronghold,  which  opened  fire  on  his 
force  from  three  sides.  He  charged  the  guns  to  the 
front,  but  he  was  killed  on  reaching  the  line.  His 
valorous  act,  however,  enabled  his  men  to  break  the 
line  and  take  the  flanking  guns,  thereby  saving 
many  casualties  in  his  platoon.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs. 
Anna  E.  Hartung,  mother,  Quincy,  111. 

HARTWELL,  ALBERT  S Private 

U.  S.  Ambulance  Service.  From  March  20  to 
23,  1918,  he  repeatedly  drove  his  ambulance  over  a 
road  east  of  Rheims,  France,  that  was  under  bom- 
bardment of  gas  and  explosive  shells.  Upon  one 
occasion,  while  cranking  his  car,  he  was  knocked 
several  yards,  by  the  explosion  of  a  shell,  yet  he  con- 
tinued his  work.  Another  day  his  car  was  hit  by  a 
shell  and  badly  damaged,  and  he  himself  was  sev- 
erely wounded  in  the  head  and  both  legs.  In  spite 
of  his  wounds  he  carried  a  wounded  man,  who  was 
in  the  ambulance,  to  a  place  of  safety,  made  him 
comfortable,  and  then  crawled  to  a  dressing  station 
for  assistance.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Pauline  N. 
Hartwell,  16  Rue  Pomereu,  Paris,  France. 

HARWOOD,  BENJAMIN  P.  .  First  Lieutenant 
Field  Artillery.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Chateau-Thierry,  France,  July  5,  1918. 
Lieutenant  Harwood  volunteered  with  another 
plane  to  protect  a  photograph  plane.  In  the  course 
of  their  mission  they  were  attacked  by  seven  planes 
(Fokker  type).  Lieutenant  Harwood  accepted  the 
combat  and  kept  the  enemy  engaged  while  the 
photographic  plane  completed  its  mission.  His 
guns  jammed  and  he  himself  was  seriously  wounded. 
After  skillfully  clearing  his  guns,  with  his  plane  bad- 
ly damaged,  he  fought  off  the  hostile  planes  and  en- 
abled the  photographic  plane  to  return  to  our  lines 
with  valuable  information.  Home  address,  E.  N. 
Harwood,  father,  Billings,  Mont. 

HARWOOD,  FRANK  M Private 

1st  Battalion,  9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Blanc  Mont  Ridge,  France, 
October  3-9,  1918.  While  acting  as  battalion  run- 
ner, Private  Harwood,  regardless  of  personal  dan- 
ger, many  times  volunteered  and  carried  messages 
under  the  most  intense  shell  fire,  and  greatly  as- 
sisted in  maintaining  liaison  with  other  units. 


Home  address,  Mrs.  Myra  Harwood,  mother,  600 
Massachusetts  Avenue,  Arlington,  Mass. 

HARWOOD,  RALPH  W.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
102d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Verdun,  France,  October  23-29,  1918. 
Throughout  the  action  from  October  23  to  28  Lieut- 
enant Harwood  set  a  splendid  example  of  cour- 
age and  heroism  to  his  company  in  action  against 
overwhelming  odds.  On  October  29,  upon  learning 
that  four  of  his  men  were  in  shell  holes  in  front 
of  the  line  and  near  the  enemy's  position  and  were 
BO  badly  wounded  that  they  could  not  return  with- 
out assistance,  he  crawled  forward  and  rescued  the 
four  men,  one  at  a  time,  bringing  them  back  to  our 
lines  through  a  constant  and  terrific  machine-gun 
fire.  Home  address,  P.  M.  Harwood,  father,  room 
136,  State  House,  Boston,  Mass. 

HASKEW,  EDWARD  D Wagoner 

Ambulance  Company  No.  33,  4th  Sanitary  Train. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  between  Sept- 
sarges  and  Fromerville,  France,  October  6,  1918. 
He  was  on  duty  with  his  ambulance,  carrying 
wounded  from  a  battalion  aid  station.  He  left 
with  four  stretcher  cases  and  went  about  two  kilo- 
meters south  of  Gercourt;  while  ascending  a  hill  his 
ambulance  was  struck  by  a  shell,  he  receiving  mul- 
tiple shell  wounds  of  hands,  left  thigh,  and  feet. 
Although  seriously  wounded,  he  bravely  remained 
at  his  post  and  continued  on  with  his  ambulance 
along  a  shell-swept  road  to  the  crest  of  the  hill  near 
an  aid  station,  when  he  turned  his  ambulance  off  the 
road  and  sought  assistance  for  his  wounded.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Walter  Haskew,  mother,  Gladstone, 
N.  J. 

HASKINS,  CLIFFORD  R.  .  .  .  Wagoner 
Company  B,  101st  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Trugny, 
France,  July  22,  1918.  He  was  seriously  wounded 
in  the  leg  while  placing  injured  soldiers  in  his  am- 
bulance. Nevertheless,  he  insisted  on  driving  the 
machine  to  the  dressing  station  and  continued  the 
work  of  evacuating  the  wounded  until  exhausted 
from  loss  of  blood.  Home  address,  Mrs.  M.  L. 
Haskins,  mother,  Elmwood,  Conn. 

HASLETT,  ELMER  R Captain 

Air  Service.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Montfaucon,  France,  September  28,  1918. 
While  on  an  artillery  surveillance  mission  Captain 
Haslett  engaged  four  enemy  planes  which  were 
about  to  attack  the  American  balloon  line.  He 
succeeded  in  diverting  them  from  the  balloons,  but 
in  the  combat  his  machine-guns  became  jammed. 
Driving  off  his  nearest  adversary  by  firing  a  Very 
pistol  at  him  he  succeeded  in  clearing  the  jam  and, 
returning  to  the  fight,  he  destroyed  one  hostile 
plane  and  dispersed  the  remainder  of  the  group. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  J.  F.  Haslett,  mother,  Carters- 
ville,  Mo. 

HASSARD,  ROBERT  J Corporal 

Company  E,  9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Vierzy,  France,  July  18, 
1918.  He  led  his  squad  in  the  attack  with  con- 
spicuous bravery  and  utter  disregard  for  his  own 
safety.  Although  wounded  three  times,  he  refused 
to  go  to  the  rear  for  medical  attenti9n  and  remain- 
ed at  his  post  on  the  firing  line  until  his  company 
was  relieved  the  following  night.  Throughout  the 
fight  he  rendered  valuable  assistance  to  his  platoon 
leader,  assisted  in  reorganizing  the  company  after 
the  attack  and  in  preparing  the  position  for  the 
counterattack.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary  E.  Has- 
sard,  mother,  233  West  122nd  second  Street,  New 
York  City. 

HASSEBROOK,  WILLIAM  M.        .      .     Private 

Machine  Gun  Company,   llth   Infantry.     For 

extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Brandeville, 


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France,  November  8,  1918.  Wounded  in  the  leg  by 
shrapnel,  Private  Hassebrook  continued  in  the  ad- 
vance, carrying  his  machine-gun.  Soon  afterward 
he  was  knocked  down  and  again  wounded  in  the 
same  leg,  but,  although  he  was  ordered  to  a  dress- 
ing station,  he  succeeded  in  joining  his  gun  crew  at 
the  firing  position,  where  he  was  wounded  severely 
for  the  third  time.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Dora 
Hassebrook,  stepmother,  Holstein,  Mo. 

HASSIG,  ALBERT  U.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
358th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  between  Fey-en-Haye  and  Vilcey,  France, 
September  12,  1918.  Although  he  was  severely 
wounded,  he  refused  to  go  to  a  first-aid  station,  but 
continued  to  give  great  assistance  in  silencing  enemy 
machine-gun  nests.  Home  address,  J.  J.  Hassig, 
father,  Ellwood  City,  Pa. 

HASSLER,  RUDOLPH  P Sergeant 

Company  K,  362d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Gesnes,  France,  September  29, 
1918.  Although  he  was  seriously  wounded,  Ser- 
geant Hassler  remained  in  command  of  his  platoon 
until  he  was  relieved  next  morning,  displaying  ex- 
ceptional devotion  to  duty.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Mathilda  Hassler,  mother,  R.  F.  D.  1,  Luverne, 
Minn. 

HATCH,  BENJAMIN  T.  JR.  ...  Sergeant 
Company  E,  116th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  north  of  Hamogneux,  France, 
October  15,  1918.  When  his  company  was  sub- 
jected to  deadly  machine-gun  fire  from  two  hostile 
nests,  Sergeant  Hatch,  upon  his  own  initiative,  or- 
ganized an  attacking  group  and  led  it  in  an  assault 
on  the  machine-gun  nest,  putting  them  out  of  ac- 
tion and  making  it  possible  for  the  further  advance 
of  his  company.  Home  address,  Benjamin  T. 
Hatch,  father,  Dispotanda,  Va. 

HATCH,  CARL  T.  .  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
317th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Nantillois,  France,  October  4,  1918. 
Seriously  wounded  in  both  knees  while  leading  his 
platoon  against  German  machine-gun  nests,  Lieut- 
enant Hatch  declined  to  be  evacuated,  but  remained 
in  command  of  his  platoon  for  nine  hours,  until  it 
was  relieved.  Home  address,  William  Benjamin 
Hatch,  father,  Cecil  Apartments,  Eutaw  Street, 
Baltimore,  Md. 

HATCH,  SIDNEY  .  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Headquarters  Company,  132d  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Brieulles, 
France,  October  11,  1918.  After  being  wounded  by 
a  shell  which  buried  him  in  a  small  hole,  Private 
Hatch  made  a  trip  to  battalion  headquarters,  carry- 
ing a  message  from  his  platoon,  and  after  returning 
with  an  answer,  assisted  in  carrying  ammunition 
until  the  sergeant  discovered  that  he  had  been 
wounded  and  sent  him  to  the  aid  station.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  E.  Hatch,  mother,  237  Park  Avenue, 
River  Forest,  111. 


HATCHER,  SAMUEL  H. 


Private 


Company  B,  117th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt,  France,  Septem- 
ber 29,  1918.  During  the  very  thickest  of  the  fight- 
ing, Private  Hatcher,  assisted  by  another  soldier, 
attacked  two  enemy  machine-gun  positions,  killing 
the  gunners  and  capturing  the  guns,  thus  allowing 
the  further  advance  of  his  company.  Home  ad- 
dress, Thomas  Hatcher,  father,  route  2,  Walland, 
Tenn. 

HATLER,  M.  WALDO  ....  Sergeant 
Company  B,  356th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Pouilly,  France,  November 
8,  1918.  While  a  member  of  a  patrol  sent  to  recon- 
noiter  the  banks  of  the  Meuse  River,  when  all  means 


of  crossing  the  river  had  been  destroyed,  Sergeant 
Hatler  and  another  soldier  volunteered  to  swim 
across,  though  the  other  bank  was  held  in  force  by 
the  enemy.  His  companion  was  seized  with  a  cramp 
caused  by  the  cold  water,  and  drowned,  but  Ser- 
geant Hatler  continued  on;  and,  after  securing  the 
information  desired,  swam  back  again,  and  made 
his  report.  Home  address,  Troy  C.  Hatler,  father, 
General  Delivery,  Neosha,  Mo. 

HAUMANT,  MARCEL  AUGUSTE  EDOUARD 

Marechal,  French  Army 

For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Dan- 
court,  France,  September  15,  1918.  While  recon- 
noitering  near  the  Bois  des  Hante,  Epines,  Marechal 
Haumant  led  his  platoon  in  an  attack  on  a  hostile 
strong  point  and  captured  ten  prisoners.  Home 
address  not  given. 

HAUBRICH,  ROBERT Major 

166th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Sedan,  France,  November  7,  1918. 
Personally  leading  his  battalion,  which  was  the 
assault  battalion,  in  the  advance  upon  Sedan,  Major 
Haubrich  exposed  himself  many  times  to  intense 
machine-gun  and  heavy  artillery  fire,  in  order  to 
keep  contact  with  the  enemy,  greatly  encouraging 
all  the  members  of  his  command  by  his  gallantry. 
Later  in  the  day  he  was  wounded  but  he  contin- 
ued on  duty  until  two  hours  later,  when  he  had  his 
wounds  dressed  at  the  first-aid  station,  resuming 
command  immediately  afterward.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  R.  Haubrich,  wife,  534  Twelfth  Avenue,  Col- 
umbus, Ohio. 


HAUSMANN,  WILLIAM  L. 


Private 


Company  A,  4th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Grand  Ballois  Farm,  France. 
July  14-15,  1918.  Under  a  heavy  gas  and  shell 
bombardment  Private  Hausmann  repeatedly  vol- 
unteered and  delivered  messages  over  routes  other 
than  his  own  when  the  runners  assigned  to  those 
routes  had  been  killed  or  wounded.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  K.  M.  Hausmann,  mother,  St.  Helena,  Nebr. 

HAUSS,  ALBERT  M Private 

Company  I,  28th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Soissons,  France,  July  19, 
1918.  With  the  aid  of  two  men  he  charged  and  cap- 
tured a  German  machine  gun.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Sarah  Hauas,  mother,  704  Summit  Avenue,  East 
St.  Louis,  111. 

HAVEN,  CHESTER Private 

Company  B,  1st  Engineers.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Exermont,  France,  October 
9,  1918.  Upon  his  own  initiative,  Private  Haven, 
with  another  soldier,  displayed  notable  courage  in 
attacking  two  machine  guns  which  were  hindering 
the  advance.  Undaunted  by  the  heavy  machine- 
gun  fire,  they  poured  deadly  rifle  fire  upon  the 
enemy  gunners  and  forced  them  to  flee  toward  our 
attacking  troops,  who  captured  them.  Home  ad- 
dress, Alfred  R.  Haven,  father,  Woodburn,  Ore. 

HAVERFIELD,  JAMES  G.  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Company  G,  145th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Olsene,  Belgium,  October 
31,  1918.  Sergeant  Haverfield  advanced  alone 
under  heavy  machine-gun  fire  and  killed  two  and 
captured  three,  also  two  machine-guns  of  the 
enemy,  who  were  delivering  effective  machine-gun 
fire  on  the  attacking  wave  of  his  company  and  de- 
laying its  progress.  Home  address,  W.  H.  Haverfield, 
father,  New  London,  Ohio. 

HAWIE,  ASHAD  .  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  F,  167th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Landres-et-St.  Georges, 
France,  October  16,  1918.  Private  Hawie,  as  com- 
pany runner,  without  hesitation  or  fear  of  fire  from 


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heavy  artillery  and  machine-guns,  made  repeated 
trips  with  messages  between  company  and  battal- 
ion headquarters.  On  one  trip  he  was  attacked  by 
two  Germans,  one  of  whom  he  killed.  Taking  the 
other  prisoner,  he  continued  on  his  mission  and 
turned  his  prisoner  over  to  the  battalion  command- 
er after  delivering  his  message.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Mattie  H.  Hawie,  mother,  Jackson,  Miss. 

HAWKE,  FREDERICK  J.  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Company  L,  325th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Juvin,  France,  October 
15,  1918.  When  his  company  was  temporarily 
held  up  by  severe  machine-gun  fire,  Sergeant  Hawke 
led  a  patrol  in  an  attack  on  an  enemy  machine-gun, 
working  his  way  behind  the  gun  and  rushing  it, 
killing  one  of  the  crew,  wounding  another  and  tak- 
ing three  prisoners.  Home  address,  William  Hawke, 
brother,  East  Greenwich,  R.  I. 

HAWKINS,  PAUL  G Sergeant 

Machine  Gun  Company,  119th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt, 
France,  September  28-29,  1918.  As  a  platoon 
runner,  he  showed  marked  personal  bravery,  re- 
peatedly carrying  important  messages  over  shell 
swept  areas,  and  under  heavy  machine-gun  fire 
sometimes  for  a  distance  of  two  miles,  and,  when 
his  section  leader  became  separated  from  his  sec- 
tion, took  command  and  led  it  with  success.  Home 
address,  John  C.  Hawkins,  father,  Kinston,  N.  C. 

HAWKINS,  WILLIAM  S.  .  First  Lieutenant 
107th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  St.  Souplet,  France,  France,  October 
17-18,  1918.  Acting  as  liaison  officer  during  the 
forcing  of  the  La  Selle  River,  Lieutenant  Hawkins 
was  severely  wounded  by  an  exploding  shell.  Un- 
deterred by  the  weakened  condition  to  which  his 
wound  reduced  him,  he  bravely  continued  on, 
working  untiringly  under  heavy  shell  and  machine- 
gun  fire,  for  two  days  until  the  advance  of  his  bat- 
talion was  checked.  Home  address,  Eugene  M. 
Hawkins,  brother,  16  North  Fourteenth  Street, 
Flushing,  Long  Island,  N.  Y. 

HAWKS,  EMERY Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  E,  125th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Romagne, 
France,  October  8,  1918.  He  led  his  platoon  after 
his  Lieutenant  had  been  killed  and  when  the  ad- 
vance was  held  up  by  intense  machine-gun  fire, 
fearlessly  exposed  himself  in  going  in  advance  of  his 
men  to  rescue  a  wounded  soldier,  being  killed  while 
administering  first-aid  treatment  to  him.  Next  of 
kin,  Charles  L.  Hawks,  father,  1993  East  Jefferson 
Avenue,  Detroit,  Mich. 

HAWS,  EDWARD  H Private 

96th  Company,  6th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Blanc  Mont, 
France,  October  2-9,  1918.  Throughout  eight  days 
of  fighting,  Private  Haws  fearlessly  and  tirelessly 
carried  messages  between  his  company  and  battal- 
ion headquarters,  through  heavy  machine-gun  and 
artillery  fire.  Home  address,  Edward  Haws, 
father,  1240  West  Hazzard  Street,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

HAYES,  CASEY  H Major 

10th  Field  Artillery.  For  extraordinary  heroism 
in  action  at  Greves  Farm,  France,  July  15,  1918. 
Major  Hayes,  then  on  duty  as  battalion  adjutant, 
assumed  command  during  the  absence  of  the  bat- 
talion commander.  Communication  between  bat- 
talion headquarters  and  the  batteries  had  been  cut 
off  by  an  enemy  bombardment  of  the  greatest  in- 
tensity, but  this  officer,  in  entire  disregard  for  his 
own  safety,  went  to  each  battery  position  and  gave 
orders,  the  execution  of  which  aided  materially  in 
stopping  the  German  advance  at  a  critical  moment. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Casey  H.  Hayes,  wife,  Lemon 
Grove,  Cal. 


HAYES,  JOSEPH  .  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
323d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Manheulles,  France,  November  11, 
1918.  Although  severely  wounded,  Lieutenant 
Hayes  continued  in  command  of  his  platoon  in  an 
advance  under  violent  artillery  fire  until  ordered  to 
the  rear  by  his  company  commander.  Home  ad- 
dress, Harley  W.  Russ,  Will  Street,  Haverhill,  Mass. 

HAYES,  MICHAEL  J.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  306th  Infantry.  For  repeated  acts 
of  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  at  Bazoches, 
France,  August  14,  1918,  and  St.  Juvin,  France, 
October  14,  1918.  On  August  14  Lieutenant  Hayes 
led  a  patrol  of  five  men  in  broad  daylight  and  with- 
out any  cover  rescued  his  company  commander  who 
had  fallen  wounded  near  a  German  machine-gun 
nest.  Failing  to  find  the  wounded  officer,  he  crawl- 
ed to  within  20  yards  of  the  post,  attacked  it  with 
great  dash  and  gallantry,  inflicting  a  number  of 
casualties  in  spite  of  heavy  fire  from  enemy  ma- 
chine guns  and  hand  grenades.  On  October  14 
this  officer  led  his  platoon  forward  into  the  attack 
with  energy  and  courage,  in  the  face  of  heavy  ar- 
tillery and  machine-gun  fire.  In  the  face  of  direct 
fire  from  enemy  machine-guns  upon  his  platoon, 
disregarding  his  own  personal  safety,  he  went  for- 
ward to  reconnoiter  and  find  cover  for  his  men  from 
which  to  continue  the  attack.  In  the  performance 
of  his  courageous  enterprise  he  was  killed  by  ma- 
chine-gun fire.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Julia  Hayes,  mo- 
ther, 9214  Empire  Avenue,  Cleveland,  Ohio. 

HAYNES,  GLENN  C Captain 

168th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Bois  de  Chatillon,  France,  October  16, 
1918.  Captain  Haynes,  as  battalion  commander, 
distinguished  himself  by  his  coolness  and  leadership 
in  the  attack  on  Bois  de  Chatillon  and  Cote  de 
Chatillon.  When  the  commanders  of  his  two  front- 
line companies  were  put  out  of  action  after  having 
obtained  a  footing  upon  the  slopes,  Captain  Haynes 
personally  took  command  of  the  two  companies  and 
in  utter  disregard  for  his  own  safety  successfully 
led  them  through  heavy  artillery,  machine-gun, 
and  rifle  fire  to  their  objective.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Mamie  L.  Haynes,  wife,  Centreville,  Iowa. 

HAYNES,  WILLIAM Corporal 

Company  I,  104th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Givry,  France,  July  20, 
1918.  Upon  learning  that  a  soldier  lay  wounded  in 
a  shell  hole,  Corporal  Haynes  voluntarily  left  shel- 
ter, went  through  a  heavy  machine-gun  fire  and 
carried  the  wounded  soldier  to  the  dressing  station. 
Home  address,  William  J.  Haynes,  father,  179 
Hitchbond  Street,  Revere,  Mass. 

HAYS,  FRANK  K.  .  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Pilot,  Air  Service,  13th  Aero  Squadron.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  in  the  region  of  Cham- 
bley,  France,  September  13,  1918.  Lieutenant 
Hays  was  one  of  an  offensive  patrol  of  five  planes, 
attacked  by  seven  enemy  scouts  (Fokker  type), 
that  dived  down  on  them  from  the  clouds,  catching 
the  American  patrol  in  a  disadvantageous  position. 
In  the  course  of  the  combat  which  followed,  both  of 
Lieutenant  Hays's  machine  guns  jammed.  By  an 
extraordinary  effort  he  cleared  his  guns  and  drove 
off  the  adversary.  He  then  observed  his  flight  com- 
mander in  a  dangerous  situation  with  two  enemy 
planes  behind  him.  He  attacked  and  destroyed  one 
and  forced  the  other  to  withdraw.  Home  address, 
C.  L.  Hays,  father,  2000  West  101st  Place,  Chicago, 
III. 

HAYS,  GEORGE  P.  ...  First  Lieutenant 
10th  Field  Artillery.  For  extraordinary  heroism 
in  action  near  Greves  farm,  France,  July  14-15, 
1918.  When  the  artillery  bombardment  of  July 
15  had  destroyed  telephonic  communifeation  and 
had  made  the  duties  of  runner  most  hazardous, 


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Lieutenant  Hays  undertook  the  task  of  maintaining 
liaison,  despite  the  unprecedented  fire  of  the 
enemy's  artillery.  He  also  reestablished  liaison  be- 
tween two  batteries  of  French  artillery,  when  these 
units  gave  evidence  of  becoming  scattered. 
Throughout  the  night  he  kept  in  constant  touch 
with  the  units  in  the  vicinity,  being  severely 
wounded,  while  performing  this  most  valiant  work. 
Home  address,  George  S.  Hays,  father,  R.  F.  D.  4, 
Okarche,  Okla. 

HEACOX,  HARRY  W Private 

Company  I,  131st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bois  d'Harville,  France,  No- 
vember 10,  1918.  After  performing  several  danger- 
ous missions  as  a  company  runner,  he  volunteered 
to  go  forward  with  an  officer  to  attack  a  machine- 
gun  nest  that  was  causing  heavy  casualties. 
Though  the  officer  was  killed  in  the  attempt,  Pri- 
vate Heacox  captured  the  nest,  took  command  of 
the  company  on  his  own  initiative,  and  carried  it 
forward  to  its  objective.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Ella 
Ammerman,  mother,  Argus  Hotel,  Springfield,  111. 

HEAD,  CARROLL  E Corporal 

Companv  C,  lllth  Field  Signal  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Attigny, 
France,  October  14,  1918.  The  enemy  having 
located  the  advance  divisional  information  center, 
the  personnel  was  removed  to  a  new  position.  Cor- 
poral Head  volunteered  and  removed  the  switch- 
board, changing  the  wire  connections  so  that  com- 
munication would  not  be  interrupted.  For  five 
or  six  minutes  he  worked  under  intense  shell  fire, 
several  shells  passing  through  the  building  as  he 
worked.  He  succeeded,  however,  in  reestablishing 
the  line  connections  outside  the  building.  Im- 
mediately after  he  left  the  building  it  was  com- 
pletely demolished  by  a  shell.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Lulu  Mary  Allen,  mother,  Doublegates,  Strawn, 
Texas. 

HEALEY,  JEREMIAH  ....  Sergeant 
Company  G,  308th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Charlevaux,  France,  October 
3-7,  1918.  Although  wounded  on  the  third  day  of 
the  battle  in  the  Argonne  Forest,  Sergeant  Healey 
continually  exposed  himself  to  machine-gun  and 
and  artillery  fire  while  aiding  and  cheering  his  men. 
He  also  volunteered  his  services  in  an  attempt  to 
break  through  the  enemy  lines  and  bring  aid  to  his 
organization.  Home  address,  Daniel  Healey,  bro- 
ther, East  Pepperell,  Mass.  . 

HEALY,  HAROLD  A.     .  Second  Lieutenant 

Deceased.  Company  D,  8th  Machine-Gun 
Battalion.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action 
near  Le  Charmel,  France,  July  15,  1918.  After 
several  runners  had  been  unsuccessful  in  attempts 
to  carry  an  important  message,  Lieutenant  Healy 
volunteered  and  succeeded  in  delivering  the  mes- 
sage through  intense  shell  fire,  returning  with  the 
reply  and  aiding  three  wounded  infantrymen 
enroute.  Later,  with  another  officer,  he  went 
through  heavy  enemy  shell  and  machine-gun  fire 
and  carried  to  shelter  two  wounded  Frenchmen. 
Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Lucy  A.  Healy,  sister,  Norton, 
Mass. 

HEALY,  JAMES  A.  ...  First  Lieutenant 
Air  Service,  147th  Aero  Squadron.  For  extraor- 
dinary heroism  in  action  near  Grand-Pr6,  France, 
October  30,  1918.  Becoming  separated  from  his 
patrol,  Lieutenant  Healy,  flying  at  an  altitude  of 
600  meters,  discovered  an  enemy  plane  (type  Hal- 
berstadt)  hiding  in  the  sun  200  meters  above  him, 
which  he  attacked  and  sent  to  the  ground  in  a  spiral 
dive.  He  then  engaged  two  other  machines  (type 
Fokker)  which  had  been  attempting  to  attack  him. 
He  succeeded  in  outmaneuvering  them,  and  finally 
shot  down  one  of  the  Fokkers.  He  returned  with- 
out a  drop  of  gasoline  in  his  tank.  Home  address, 


Mrs.  Mary  A.  Healy,  mother,  361  Union .  Street, 
Jersey  City,  N.  J. 

HEARD,  ELMER Captain 

360th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Le  Grand  Carr6  Ferme,  France,  Nov- 
ember 1,  1918.  After  all  the  other  officers  of  his 
company  had  been  wounded,  Captain  Heard  re- 
mained in  command,  though  he  had  himself  been 
severely  wounded  and  was  suffering  from  illness, 
courageously  leading  his  men  throughout  two  days 
and  nights  of  severe  fighting.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
V.  M.  Heard,  mother,  Weleetka,  Okla. 

HEATH,  FLOYD  E Corporal 

C9mpany  C,  23d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne-a-Arnes,  France, 
October  4,  1918.  Anticipating  an  enemy  counter 
attack,  Corporal  Heath  was  ordered  to  take  out  a 
patrol  of  eight  men  to  scour  the  woods  to  left  of  his 
position,  drive  out  the  snipers  and  establish  liaison 
with  the  enemy  on  the  left.  Fearing  that  the  size 
of  the  patrol  would  attract  too  much  attention,  he 
left  the  others  in  the  trench,  and  going  out,  accom- 
plished the  mission  alone,  returning  under  heavy 
machine-gun  fire.  Home  address,  Mrs.  C.  E. 
Heath,  mother,  Warren,  HI. 

HEATH,  LAUREL  B Private 

Company  C,  2d  Antiaircraft  Machine  Gun  Bat- 
talion. For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  at 
Brieulles,  France,  November  4,  1918.  He  went 
through  intense  shell  fire,  and  assisted  Second 
Lieutenant  Samuel  F.  Telfair  in  carrying  a  wound- 
ed comrade  to  safety.  Home  address,  Charles 
Heath,  father,  7  Grove  Street,  Windsor,  N.  Y. 

HECHTL,  ALBERT  L Sergeant 

Company  C,  146th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Montfaucon,  France, 
September  26-October  1,  1918.  Throughout  the 
five  days'  offensive  Sergeant  Hechtl  commanded 
his  platoon  with  rare  coolness  and  was  always  in 
the  first  wave  of  his  company,  facing  the  greatest 
danger.  He  personally  took  charge  of  a  thin  line 
of  outposts  on  the  flank  and  broke  up  a  German 
counterattack  that  was  forming  under  the  protec- 
tion of  a  barrage.  On  the  fourth  day  of  the  drive 
this  soldier  was  severely  gassed,  but  he  concealed 
this  fact  from  his  officers  until  he  was  exhausted. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Thersa  Killian,  mother,  20 
Cameron  Avenue,  Detroit,  Mich. 

HECKMAN,  JACOB  H.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  the  Bois  De  Belleau,  France, 
June  25,  1918.  With  the  assistance  of  three  ser- 
geants Lieutenant  Heckman  started  out  to  destroy 
the  final  stand  of  the  enemy  in  the  Bois  De 
Belleau,  an  impregnable  position,  where  enemy 
guns  were  concealed  by  rocks  and  heavy  shrubbery. 
Armed  with  only  a  pistol,  Lieutenant  Heckman 
rushed  the  nest  which  was  offering  the  most  violent 
resistance  and  captured  one  officer  and  90  men. 
Each  of  his  men  destroyed  a  nest  and  captured  two 
of  the  enemy  at  each  position.  After  effecting  the 
complete  reduction  of  the  last  element,  he  marched 
his  prisoners  in  under  a  severe  and  harassing  fire  of 
the  retreating  enemy.  Home  address,  Jacob  A. 
Heckman,  father,  Hyatt  Avenue,  Ward  Hill,  Mass. 

HEDLUND,  FRITZ     .  Private  (First  Class) 

Company  F,  101st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  Trugny  Woods,  France,  July 
23,  1918.  Private  Hedlund,  a  runner,  maintained 
liaison  between  his  company  commander  and  an 
isolated  combat  group.  Passing  through  two  Ger- 
man attacking  waves  under  intense  fire,  he  reached 
the  combat  group.  On  the  return  trip  several  Ger- 
mans attempted  to  take  him  prisoner.  He  shot  one 
of  them,  bayoneted  another,  and  escaped  from  the 
others.  He  made  three  more  trips  to  the  combat 


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group  and  kept  up  constant  liaison.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Telca  Hedlund,  mother,  194  Robbins  Street, 
Waltham,  Mass. 

HEDRICK,  ARLY  L Captain 

110th  Engineers.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Baulny,  France,  September  28,  1918. 
While  reconnoitering  for  mined  bridges,  he  was 
warned  that  a  certain  masonry  arch  was  held  under 
enemy  machine-gun  fire.  He  placed  his  detail  under 
cover,  advanced  alone  under  persistent  fire,  expos- 
ing himself  continually  while  removing  detonaters 
from  the  mines  he  found,  and  returned  across  open 
ground  to  his  command.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Ger- 
aldine  Hedrick,  wife,  436  West  Thirty-fifth  Street, 
Kansas  City,  Mo. 

HEGEMAN,  AUGUST     ....  Private 

Company  M,  30th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Crezancy,  France,  July  15, 
1918;  near  Jaulgonne,  France,  July  26,  1918.  This 
soldier  carried  frequent  messages  through  barrage 
fire,  and  later  brought  in  wounded  and  carried  am- 
munition to  the  front  line.  On  July  26,  near  Jaul- 
gonne, this  man  also  carried  messages  through  the 
most  violent  shell  fire.  Home  address,  Frank  Hege- 
man,  father,  Glen  Ullin,  N.  Dak. 

HEIKEN,  EILERT  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
356th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  in  the  Argonne  and  St.  Mihiel  (France) 
drives,  September  23  and  November  9-11,  1918. 
On  the  night  of  September  23,  though  wounded  in 
the  shoulder  at  the  beginning  of  the  attack  on  Dq- 
martin  Wood,  Lieutenant  Heiken  continued  until 
his  mission  was  successfully  accomplished.  On  the 
night  of  November  9,  with  eight  men,  he  was  the 
first  to  cross  the  Meuse  and  patrol  enemy  lines. 
On  the  night  of  November  10,  with  20  men,  he 
covered  the  crossing  of  his  battalion  until  severely 
wounded.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Caroline  Heiken, 
mother,  1010  Cedar  Street,  Ottawa,  Kans. 

HEIKINEN,  JOHN Private 

Company  G,  125th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Courmont  and  St.  Martin, 
France,  July  31-August  3,  1918.  Throughout  the 
battle  to  force  passage  of  the  Ourcq  River  and  cap- 
ture the  heights  beyond,  Private  Heikinen,  a 
stretcher  bearer,  worked  day  and  night,  evacuating 
wounded  under  heavy  artillery  and  machine-gun 
fire.  On  August  3  under  violent  shell  fire  opposite 
Mont  St.  Martin  he  made  repeated  trips  between 
the  firing  line  and  the  dressing  station  until  wound- 
ed. Home  address,  Thomas  Heikinen,  father,  At- 
lantic Mine,  Mich. 

HEIM,  CARL  A Sergeant 

Company  L,  108th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  east  of  Ronssoy,  France,  Septem- 
ber 28-29,  1918.  During  the  operations  against  the 
Hindenburg  line,  Sergeant  Heim  displayed  great 
gallantry  and  leadership  in  reorganizing  and 
assuming  command  of  his  company  and  leading  it 
into  effective  combat  after  all  the  officers  had  been 
killed  or  wounded.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Charles 
Heim,  aunt,  411  West  Water  Street,  Elmira,  N.  Y. 

HEIMERDINGER,  CHARLES     .     . 

Second  Lieutenant 

23d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Landres-et-Saint  Georges,  France,  Novem- 
ber 3,  1918.  When  machine-gun  neats  were  render- 
ing his  position  untenable  Lieutenant  Heimerdinger 
led  a  patrol  of  12  men  into  the  enemy's  lines,  reduc- 
ing the  numbers  of  nests  and  returning  with  20 
prisoners.  During  his  return  his  patrol  was  fired 
upon  and  two  of  his  men  wounded.  He  then  took 
two  of  his  men  and  kept  a  fire  on  the  enemy  until 
both  his  wounded  and  prisoners  could  be  brought 
in.  Home  address,  Mrs.  A.  Kellock,  mother,  2703 
South  Kemensky  Avenue,  Chicago,  111. 


HEINTZ,  VICTOR Captain 

147th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Cierges,  France,  September  29,  1918. 
Hearing  a  call  for  help  from  a  severely  wounded 
soldier,  Captain  Heintz  immediately  left  his  place 
of  shelter  and  crawled  through  heavy  artillery  and 
machine-gun  fire  to  the  side  of  the  man  and  car- 
ried him  to  a  place  of  safety.  Home  address,  18 
East  Fourth  Street,  Cincinnati,  O. 


HEINZ,  NICK 


Private 


Company  M,  358th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Vilcey,  France,  September 
12,  1918.  Assisted  by  another  soldier  he  outflanked 
a  German  machine-gun  nest,  killed  the  gunner  and 
captured  the  gun.  Although  painfully  wounded  in 
both  arms,  he  stayed  with  the  gun  until  he  was  re- 
lieved 12  hours  later.  Home  address,  John  F. 
Heinz,  Holding  Ford,  Minn. 

HEINZMANN,  GROVER  P.  .  First  Lieutenant 
114th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Verdun,  France,  October  12,  1918.  Af- 
ter having  seen  several  of  his  men  killed  or  wounded 
in  an  attempt  to  deliver  a  message  through  a 
heavily  shelled  area,  Lieutenant  Heinzmann  vol- 
unteered and  carried  the  dispatch  to  its  objective, 
then  offering  to  return  through  the  same  barrage, 
on  any  mission  required  by  his  battalion  command- 
er. Home  address,  Mrs.  Bertha  Heinzmann,  wife, 
130  Burgess  Place,  Passaic,  N.  J. 

HELIKSON,  FRANK  .  .  .  .  .  Private 
Headquarters  Company,  10th  Field  Artillery. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  at  St.  Eugene, 
France,  July  15,  1918.  Being  on  duty  as  a  messen- 
ger between  battalion  headquarters  and  the  battery 
positions  when  the  roads  were  under  heavy  bom- 
bardment of  gas  and  high  explosive  shells,  Private 
Helikson  continued  to  make  trips  until  his  foot  was 
shattered.  Even  after  receiving  this  wound,  he 
completed  the  mission  upon  which  he  was  then  en- 
gaged before  seeking  medical  treatment.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Josephine  Helikson,  mother,  Franklin 
Mine,  Houghton  County,  Mich. 


HELLIWELL,  H.  H. 


First  Lieutenant 


9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Medeah  Ferme,  France,  October  8,  1918. 
While  acting  as  battalion  adjutant,  when  the  latter 
was  wounded,  Lieutenant  Helliwell  made  continual 
reconnaissances  unde.r  heavy  shell  and  machine  gun 
fire.  He  maintained  liaison  at  all  times,  and  car- 
ried important  messages  to  the  flanks  and  rear 
through  the  enemy  barrage.  He  assisted  in  organ- 
izing the  battalion  when  attacked  upon  the  flank  in 
successful  resistance  to  a  determined  counterattack 
by  superior  forces.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Julia 
Helliwell,  mother,  Milwaukee,  Wis. 

HELLMANN,  CHARLES  F.  Private  (First  Class) 
Deceased.  Company  G,  326th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  St.  Juvin, 
France,  October  11,  1918.  Engaged  as  company 
runner,  Private  Hellmann  was  given  a  message  for 
delivery  to  the  forward  platoon.  Through  wither- 
ing machine-gun  and  deadly  artillery  fire,  he  made 
his  way,  but  fell  wounded  after  going  about  25 
yards.  He  dragged  himself  forward  and  delivered 
his  message,  after  which  he  started  back.  On  the 
return  journey  he  was  hit  the  second  time  and  kill- 
ed. Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Julia  R.  Hellmann,  mother, 
36  Marion  Street.  Medford,  Mass. 

HELM,  LYNN,  JR First  Lieutenant 

Telephone  Officer,  3d  Battalion,  llth  Field  ar- 
tillery. For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Laneuville,  France,  November  7,  1918.  Acting  as 
battalion  telephone  officer,  Lieutenant  Helm  re- 
peatedly went  out  himself  under  heavy  fire  rather 
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his  detail,  personally  directing  the  repair  and  main- 
tenance of  a  line  which  was  severed  15  times  in  two 
hours  within  a  length  of  only  one  kilometer.  Home 
address,  Lynn  Helm,  father,  Los  Angeles,  Calif . 

HELMICK,  DAN  S Captain 

Company  B,  1st  Engineers.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  Money,  France,  Oc- 
tober 9,  1918.  Captain  Helmick  personally  or- 
ganized his  company  for  the  attack  and  directed 
the  consolidation  of  the  captured  objective.  He 
established  his  post  of  command  in  the  front  line, 
and  repeatedly  passed  up  and  down  the  line  direct- 
ing his  men  under  heavy  shell  fire  until  severely 
wounded.  Home  address,  A.  E.  Helmick,  father, 
1014  Thirteenth  Avenue,  Southeast,  Minneapolis, 
Minn. 

HELMORE,  JOSEPH  F Private 

Company  M,  125th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  northeast  of  Chateau-Thierry, 
France,  July  31,  1918.  Through  heavy  machine- 
gun  fire  and  artillery  barrage  fire,  he,  with  another 
man,  dragged  a  wounded  comrade  from  within 
one  hundred  feet  of  the  enemy  lines  to  his  own  lines, 
a  distance  of  150  yards.  Home  address,  Edmund 
K.  Coopermall,  friend,  Oakley,  Mich. 

HENDERSHOT,  FORD  ....  Corporal 
Company  K,  7th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Fossoy,  France,  July  15, 
1918.  After  all  his  men  had  been  wounded  by  the 
intense  artillery  shelling  of  the  enemy,  during  the 
offensive  of  July  15,  Corporal  Hendershot  went  to 
their  aid,  applying  first  aid  and  guiding  litter  bear- 
ers to  the  dressing  station.  He  went  put  again  and 
brought  a  wounded  comrade  in  on  his  back  under 
constant  heavy  fire.  Home  address,  Elizabeth 
Hendershot,  mother,  R.  F.  D.  5,  Bad  Axe,  Mich. 

HENDERSON,  CHARLES  R.  .  .  Corporal 
Company  L,  107th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Dickebusch,  France,  August 
22,  1918.  When  his  post  was  attacked  by  a  greatly 
superior  number  of  the  enemy,  he  heroically  de- 
fended it  in  spite  of  the  loss  of  six  of  his  squad  and 
succeeded  in  driving  off  the  enemy.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Charles  R.  Henderson,  wife,  10  Ridgeview 
Avenue,  White  Plains,  N.  Y. 

HENDERSON,  GEORGE  H.  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Medical  Department,  Ambulance  Company  No. 
140,  110th  Sanitary  Train.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Charpentry,  France,  Sep- 
tember 30,  1918.  Sergeant  Henderson,  while  lead- 
ing litter  bearers,  came  under  intense  shell  fire. 
Seeing  a  wounded  man  lying  in  an  exposed  posi- 
tion, Sergeant  Henderson,  accompanied  by  an- 
other soldier,  left  shelter  to  go  to  the  wounded  man's 
assistance.  While  they  were  proceeding  under 
terrific  fire,  his  companion  was  killed  and  he  him- 
self severely  wounded  by  a  bursting  shell.  Despite 
his  wound,  Sergeant  Henderson  continued  on  his 
mission,  administered  first  aid  to  the  wounded  man 
and  carried  him  back  to  the  shelter  of  a  shell  hole. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Dora  Henderson,  mother,  464 
Jeliff  Avenue,  Newark,  N.  J. 

HENDERSON,  HENRY  .  Second  Lieutenant 
354th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Remonville,  France,  November  1, 
1918.  When  his  company  was  fired  upon  by  a 
battery  of  German  77s  not  more  than  300  yards 
distant,  Lieutenant  Henderson  led  his  platoon  at  a 
run  through  two  machine-gun  nests  which  were  de- 
fending that  flank  of  the  battery  and  succeeded  in 
capturing  the  entire  battery  with  the  aid  of  the 
bayonet.  Home  address,  E.  F.  Henderson,  father, 
402  East  Washington  Avenue,  Council  Bluffs,  Iowa. 


HENDERSON,  PHIL  A.  .  First  Lieutenant 
Infantry  Observer,  106th  Aero  Squadron.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  the  Toul  sector,  France, 
August  28,  1918.  While  on  an  unprotected  recon- 
naissance mission  with  Lieutenant  Edward  Orr, 
pilot,  he  encountered  a  patrol  of  eight  enemy  pur- 
suit planes  near  the  American  balloon  lines.  When 
Lieutenant  Orr  attacked  the  planes,  which  had 
dived  at  the  American  balloon,  Lieutenant  Hen- 
derson engaged  the  other  eight  enemy  machines, 
which  were  attacking  from  the  rear.  In  the  violent 
battle  which  followed  all  nine  of  the  enemy  were 
driven  off.  Home  address,  A.  G.  Henderson,  father, 
Kalama,  Wash. 

HENDLER,  ULLMAN  C Captain 

Company  K,  110th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Courmont,  France,  July  30, 
1918.  Severely  wounded  in  the  shoulder  early  in 
the  attack  on  the  Bois  de  Grirnpettes,  Captain 
Hendler,  (then  First  Lieutenant)  though  he  was 
suffering  intense  pain,  refused  to  be  evacuated  but 
continued  to  lead  his  company  forward  until  the 
entire  woods  had  been  captured  and  the  new  posi- 
tion consolidated.  Home  address,  Lieutenant 
Colonel  Charles  J.  Hendler,  father,  1428  Walnut 
Street,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

HENDRICHS,  PATRICK  ....  Private 
Company  C,  308th  Infantry.  After  being  woun- 
ded, Private  Hendrichs  continued  to  work  his  auto- 
matic rifle  until  it  was  destroyed.  He  then  se- 
cured a  rifle  and  continued  to  fight  and  later  assisted 
other  wounded  before  having  his  own  wound 
dressed.  Home  address,  Harry  Hendrichs,  father, 
New  York  City. 

HENDRICKS,  TEREE  N.  .  First  Lieutenant 
Battery  E,  12th  Field  Artillery.  For  extraor- 
dinary heroism  in  action  near  Mont  Blanc,  France, 
October  4,  1918.  During  the  course  of  a  terrific 
bombardment  by  the  enemy,  which  forced  the 
firing  battery  to  take  shelter,  and  when  two  of  the 
gun  crew  were  seriously  wounded,  Lieutenant  Hen- 
dricks  voluntarily  left  cover  and,  without  regard 
for  his  own  safety,  carried  the  wounded  men 
through  heavy  fire  to  a  place  of  safety.  Home  ad- 
dress, R.  A.  Hendricks,  father,  Nashville,  Ga. 

HENNELY,  JAMES  A.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
10th  Field  Artillery.  For  extraordinary  heroism 
in  action  near  St.  Eugene,  France,  July  14-15,  1918. 
On  duty  with  the  infantry  as  liaison  officer,  Lieut- 
enant Hennely  was  captured  by  a  part  of  the  enemy 
while  taking  a  message  back  to  the  artillery. 
Shortly  afterwards  he  succeeded  in  making  his  es- 
cape; and  although  he  had  been  twice  wounded,  he 
made  his  way  through  a  heavy  barrage  and  deliver- 
ed his  message.  Home  address,  Mrs.  William  T. 
Hennely,  mother,  813  North  Marshall  Avenue, 
Norfolk,  Va. 

HENNESSEY,  JAMES  ....  Sergeant 
Deceased.  Company  B,  312th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  at  Grand-Pre, 
France,  October  21,  1918.  With  all  disregard  for 
his  own  danger,  Sergeant  Hennessey  crawled  about 
30  yards  through  a  sweeping  machine-gun  fire,  to 
the  rescue  of  a  wounded  comrade.  He  was  killed  by 
a  machine-gun  bullet  while  administering  aid  to  the 
wounded  soldier.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Mary  Hen- 
nessey, mother,  327  Lafayette  Street,  Newark,  N.  J. 

HENNESSEY,  PATRICK  .  .  .  Sergeant 
C9mpany  B,  34th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Rembercourt,  France,  Nov- 
ember 1-2,  1918.  While  in  command  of  a  platoon, 
Sergeant  Hennessey  was  wounded,  but  he  refused 
to  be  evacuated  and  remained  with  his  men  for 
30  hours,  under  a  heavy  bombardment  with  gas 
and  high-explosive  shells,  looking  after  them  and 


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administering  first  aid  to  the  wounded.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Ellen  Trainor,  sister,  1026  Pellas  Street, 
West  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

HENRICHS,  PATRICK  ....  Private 
Company  C,  308th  Infantry.  After  being 
wounded,  Private  Henrichs  continued  to  work  his 
automatic  rifle  until  it  was  destroyed.  He  then  se- 
cured a  rifle  and  continued  to  fight  and  later  assist- 
ed other  wounded  before  having  his  9wn  wounds 
dressed.  Home  address,  Harry  Henrichs,  father, 
New  York  City. 

HENRICK,  PIERRE  H Captain 

French  Army,  attached  to  American  Expedition- 
ary Force.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  at 
Courmelles  Forme  and  at  Brezy-le-Sec,  south  of 
Soissons,  France,  July  20-21,  1918.  He  gallantly 
crossed  a  zone  under  heavy  fire  to  verify  liaison  with 
adjoining  French  troops,  and  during  the  attack  on 
Brezy-le-Sec  showed  extraordinary  heroism  by  his 
fearless  exposure  under  heavy  machine  and  ar- 
tillery fire.  Home  address  not  given. 

HENRIKSEN,  HANS Private 

Company  A,  5th  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Letanne, 
France,  November  6,  1918.  Private  Henriksen 
went  out  from  a  place  of  safety  through  a  heavy 
shell  fire  and  helped  to  carry  a  wounded  comrade  to 
safety.  Without  orders,  he  made  a  second  trip  for 
a  distance  of  500  yards  through  machine-gun  and 
artillery  fire  to  bring  in  the  tripod  of  his  gun  squad. 
Home  address,  Hans  Henriksen,  father,  Bolleng, 
Ir  Koldeng,  Denmark. 

HENRY,  NORMAN Sergeant 

Machine  Gun  Company,  370th  Infantry-  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Ferme  de  la 
Riviere,  France,  September  30,  1918.  While  lead- 
ing his  squad  under  heavy  fire,  Sergeant  Henry  dis- 
played great  bravery  and  coolness  by  repairing  a 
damaged  gun  under  direct  enemy  observation.  He 
proved  of  valuable  assistance  to  the  one  remaining 
officer  of  his  company  in  assembling  the  scattered 
units  of  his  company  after  they  had  reached  their 
objective.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Betty  Henry, 
mother,  5127  Dearborn  Street,  Chicago,  111. 

HENRY,  RAYMOND Corporal 

Company  E,  125th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Cierges,  south  of  Fismes, 
France,  July  31,  1918.  In  the  advance  up  the  hill 
of  Les  Jumbles  Woods,  in  the  face  of  a  heavy  ma- 
chine-gun and  artillery  barrage,  he  was  wounded  in 
the  shoulder,  but  he  nevertheless  continued  to  ad- 
vance. Being  unable  to  use  his  rifle,  he  threw  it 
down,  drew  his  pistol,  and  led  his  platoon  forward 
until  he  received  six  more  bullet  wounds.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Jessie  Raymond,  mother,  408  East 
Fifth  Street,  Flint,  Mich. 

HENSLEY,  HENRY  G Sergeant 

Company  H,  56th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Preny,  France,  November  1, 
1918.  When  the  position  of  his  platoon  became  un- 
tenable on  account  of  machine-gun  fire  from  a  nest 
in  their  front,  Sergeant  Hensley  attacked  the  nest 
alone  and  succeeded  in  driving  off  the  enemy  with 
hand  grenades.  Home  address,  W.  H.  Hensley, 
father,  Vixen,  N.  C. 

HENSLEY,  THOMAS  L.  .  Private  (First  class) 
Deceased.  Company  H,  4th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Roncheres, 
France,  July  29,  1918.  Going  from  one  wounded 
comrade  to  another,  exposed  to  heavy  machine-gun 
and  deadly  sniper  fire,  Private  Hensley  administered 
aid  to  all  that  he  could  reach  before  being  killed  in 
the  performance  of  this  heroic  mission.  Next  of 
kin,  M.  F.  Hensley,  father,  Chaton,  Texas. 


HEPBURN,  WILLIAM  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
102d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Verdun,  France,  October  24,  1918. 
With  only  a  handful  of  men,  Lieutenant  Hepburn 
charged  a  machine-gun  nest,  killing  or  wounding 
the  whole  crew.  He  silenced  the  fire  of  five  different 
guns,  and,  in  taking  the  last,  he  was  severely  wound- 
ed about  the  head.  He  continued,  however,  until 
his  mission  was  accomplished  and  the  gun  silenced. 
Home  address,  Edith  O.  Hepburn,  Windsor,  Conn. 

HERIOT,  JAMES  D Corporal 

Deceased.  Company  I,  118th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Vaux-Andigny, 
France,  October  12,  1918.  When  the  advance  of 
his  company  was  held  up  by  extremely  heavy  fire 
from  two  machine  guns  on  their  left  flank,  Corporal 
Heriot,  on  his  own  initiative,  advanced  alone  by 
short  rushes,  being  under  fire  from  the  enemy  ar- 
tillery, and  captured  the  gun  and  made  prisoners 
of  the  crew.  The  second  gun  crew  attempted  to 
retreat;  he  killed  one  of  the  crew  and  wounded  an- 
other. While  advancing  through  the  village  of 
Vaux-Andigny  the  same  afternoon  Corporal  Heriot 
was  killed  while  attempting  to  take  a  machine-gun 
nest.  Next  of  kin,  Carrie  C.  Heriot,  mother,  R.  F. 
D.  1,  Providence,  S.  C. 

HERITIER,  ARTHUR  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  I,  125th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  on  Hill  No.  212,  near  Cierges, 
northeast  of  Chateau-Thierry,  France,  July  31, 
1918.  After  one  man  had  been  killed  and  two 
others  wounded  in  attempting  to  render  first  aid  to 
a  lieutenant  who  lay  mortally  wounded  in  an  area 
that  was  subjected  to  fire  from  enemy  machine 
guns  and  snipers,  he  successfully  reached  the 
lieutenant  and  gave  him  first  aid,  risking  his  own 
life  in  doing  so.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary  L.  Heri- 
tier,  mother,  Lenwood,  Mich. 

HERMAN,  ALBERT  W Sergeant 

Company  D,  102d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Epieds,  France,  July  21, 
1918.  By  the  effective  use  of  his  bayonet,  Sergeant 
Herman  killed  many  of  the  enemy;  and,  although 
painfully  wounded,  he  continued  to  fight,  until  or- 
dered to  the  rear  by  his  commanding  officer.  Home 
address,  William  Doran,  friend,  443  Spring  Street, 
Collinsville,  111. 

HERMLE,  LEOD.     .      .  First  Lieutenant 

6th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  the  Meuse  River,  France, 
November  1,  1918.  When  the  company  on  his  left 
was  checked  by  heavy  machine-gun  fire,  Lieutenant 
Hermle  led  a  platoon  forward  and  surrounded  a 
large  number  of  the  enemy,  capturing  155  prisoners 
and  17  machine  guns.  Pushing  on,  he  took  the 
town  of  Mim  St.  Georges  and  many  machine-gun 
positions.  Although  he  was  painfully  wounded  he 
refused  to  be  evacuated,  and  remained  with  his  men 
for  two  days  until  he  was  ordered  to  the  rear.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  V.  P.  Hermle,  wife,  1226  Fifty-first 
Avenue,  Oakland,  Cal. 

HERR,  CHARLES  R.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
319th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  in  the  Bois  des  Ogons,  France,  October  4-6, 
1918.  Suffering  from  the  effects  of  mustard  gas, 
Lieutenant  Herr  refused  to  leave  his  platoon  and 
later,  when  his  company  commander  was  killed, 
took  command  of  the  company.  Under  the  inspira- 
tion of  his  personal  bravery  his  command  overcame 
the  most  determined  resistance  and  succeeded  in 
getting  a  foothold  in  the  Bois  des  Ogons  while  it  was 
under  flanking  fire  from  machine  guns  and  artillery. 
Lieutenant  Herr  personally  visited  his  outposts 
under  a  heavy  artillery  and  machine-gun  barrage, 
inspiring  confidence  which  enabled  his  men  to  main- 
tain their  position  at  a  critical  time.  Home  ad- 
dress, Judge  H.  B.  Herr,  Flemington,  N.  J. 


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HERREN,  WILLIAM  .  .  .  First  Sergeant 
Machine  Gun  Company,  58th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Ville-Savoye, 
France,  August  7,  1918.  Sergeant  Herren  carried 
guns  and  ammunition  to  the  front  line  platoons 
through  an  intense  barrage  after  several  carrying 
details  had  failed  to  get  through.  He  then  volun- 
teered to  stay  with  the  right  flank  platoon,  which 
was  under  heavy  fire  in  an  exposed  position.  Dur- 
ing the  afternoon,  he  and  one  other  man  pushed 
forward  with  a  captured  machine  gun,  and  assisted 
materially  in  breaking  up  several  hostile  counter- 
attacks during  the  day.  Home  address,  Mrs.  H.  L. 
Herren,  mother,  22  Herren  Avenue,  West  Ashe- 
ville,  N.  C. 

HERRICK,  LESTER Private 

Company  C,  108th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  east  of  Ronssoy,  France,  Septem- 
ber 29,  1918.  During  the  operations  against  the 
Hindenburg  line  he  exhibited  great  courage  and 
bravery  by  advancing  alone  against  two  enemy 
machine-gun  positions,  putting  both  of  them  put  of 
action.  In  accomplishing  this  he  was  seriously 
wounded.  Home  address,  James  W.  Reals,  step- 
father, Nedrow,  N.  Y. 

HERRMANN,  BERTRAND     .      . 

Private  (First  Class) 

Deceased.  Company  D,  312th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Grand-Pre, 
France,  October  23,  1918.  Private  Herrmann  with 
his  twin  brother,  Private  (first  class)  Vict9r  Herr- 
mann, voluntarily  crossed  an  open  field  heavily  swept 
by  machine-gun  fire,  and  assisted  First  Sergeant 
James  P.  Collins  carry  to  shelter  their  company 
commander,  who  had  been  mortally  wounded.  As 
they  were  returning  to  our  lines  this  soldier  was 
slightly  wounded,  and  later  in  the  day,  while  being 
evacuated  to  the  rear,  he  was  killed  by  a  shell. 
Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Anna  Herrmann,  mother,  188 
North  Fourth  Street,  Newark,  N.  J. 

HERRMANN,  VICTOR  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  D,  312th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Grand-Pr6,  France,  October 
23,  1918.  Private  Herrmann,  with  his  twin  brother, 
Private  (first  class)  Bertrand  Herrmann,  voluntar- 
ily crossed  an  open  field  heavily  swept  by  machine- 
gun  fire,  and  assisted  First  Sergeant  James  P.  Coll- 
ins to  carry  to  shelter  their  company  commander, 
who  had  been  mortally  wounded.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Anna  Herrmann,  mother,  188  North  Fourth 
Street,  Newark,  N.  J. 

HERSCHKOWITZ,  JACK     .      .      .  Private 

Company  C,  308th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Binarville,  France,  Septem- 
ber 29,  1918.  In  order  to  obtain  ammunition  and 
rations,  Private  Herschkowitz,  with  another  sol- 
dier, accompanied  an  officer  in  an  effort  to  reestab- 
lish communication  between  battalion  and  regimen- 
tal headquarters.  They  were  attacked  by  a  small 
party  of  Germans,  but  drove  them  off,  killing  one. 
When  night  came  they  crawled  unknowingly  into 
the  center  of  a  German  camp,  where  they  lay  for 
three  hours  undetected.  Finally  discovered,  they 
made  a  dash  to  escape.  In  order  to  protect  the 
officer,  Private  Herschkowitz  deliberately  drew  the 
enemy  fire  to  himself,  allowing  the  officer  to  escape. 
Private  Herschkowitz  succeeded  in  getting  through 
and  delivering  his  message  the  next  morning.  Home 
address,  Samuel  Herschkowitz,  father,  249  East 
Houston  Street,  New  York  City. 

HERTER,  EDWARD Private 

Company  M,  131st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  Harville,  France, 
November  10,  1918.  On  his  own  initiative  he  left 
shelter  and  crossed  open  ground,  swept  by  ma- 


chine-gun fire,  to  rescue  a  wounded  comrade. 
Though  himself  severely  wounded  on  the  mission, 
he  succeeded  in  carrying  the  soldier  back  to  his  own 
lines.  Home  address,  Julius  Herter,  brother,  2330 
Osgood  Street,  Chicago,  111. 

HESS,  HERMAN  L First  Lieutenant 

Deceased.  148th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Cierges,  France,  September 
29,  1918.  Accompanied  by  a  soldier,  Lieutenant 
Hess  made  two  trips  through  heavy  machine-gun 
fire,  and  rescued  two  wounded  men  who  had  been 
left  lying  in  an  exposed  place  when  the  battalion 
took  up  a  new  position.  Next  of  kin,  Frank  Hess, 
22  Park  Street,  Pomeroy,  Ohio. 


HESTER,  HARVEY  S. 


First  Lieutenant 


120th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Vaux  Andigny,  France,  October  10, 
1918.  Although  severely  wounded  in  the  back  by 
shrapnel,  Lieutenant  Hester  led  his  platoon  for- 
ward, covering  a  flank  of  his  battalion  which  was 
exposed  to  heavy  enemy  fire.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
E.  G.  Hester,  Kenilworth  Park,  Asheville,  N.  C. 

HEUSISEN,  FRANK  A Sergeant 

Company  A,  137th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Montrebeau  Woods,  France, 
September  29,  1918.  When  his  company  was 
checked  and  forced  to  withdraw  into  the  woods, 
Sergeant  Heusisen  voluntarily  went  into  an  open 
field  under  heavy  machine-gun  fire  and  carried 
wounded  soldiers  a  hundred  yards  to  shelter,  pre- 
venting their  capture  by  the  enemy.  Home  ad- 
dress, John  Heusisen,  father,  R.  F.  D.  5,  Great 
Bend,  Kansas. 

HEWIT,  BENJAMIN  H Captain 

Deceased.  Comany  F.  316th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Montfaucon, 
France,  September  28-29,  1918.  Captain  Hewit  led 
his  men  into  battle  with  such  fearlessness  and  valor 
that  he  was  at  all  times  able  to  reorganize  and  con- 
tinue forward  under  most  difficult  circumstances. 
Although  wounded,  he  remained  in  command,  al- 
ways being  under  terrific  shell  and  machine-gun 
fire,  but  not  until  he  had  received  a  second  wound 
did  he  relinquish  his  command.  While  being  taken 
from  the  field  he  received  a  third  wound.  Home 
address,  Oliver  Hartley  Hewit,  father,  Holh'days- 
burg,  Pa. 

HEWITT,  CHARLES  W.  Jr.  ...  Corporal 
Deceased.  45th  Company,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S. 
M.  C.  Killed  in  action  at  Chateau-Thierry, 
France,  June  6,  1918.  He  gave  the  supreme  proof 
of  that  extraordinary  heroism  which  will  serve  as 
an  example  to  hitherto  untried  troops.  Next  of 
kin,  Charles  W.  Hewitt,  father  5127  North  Twelfth 
Street,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

HEYDENBERK,  DICK  ....  Private 
Company  D,  3d  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  When 
he  was  wounded  near  Ploisy,  France,  July  19,  1918, 
he  declined  medical  attention  until  he  led  his  pla- 
toon through  steady  bombardment  to  its  final  ob- 
jective and  had  seen  to  the  proper  placing  of  his 
guns.  Although  weak  from  loss  of  blood,  he  stayed 
at  his  post  and  effectively  directed  the  fire  of  his 
command  until  wounded  four  times.  Home  ad- 
dress, Willis  Heydenberk,  father,  Wayland,  Mich. 

HICKEY,  THOMAS  J Private 

Battery  C,  101st  Field  Artillery.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  Samogneux,  France,  Oc- 
tober 24,  1918.  After  his  piece  had  received  two 
direct  hits  and  he  was  the  only  man  left  uninjured 
in  his  squad,  Private  Hickey  refused  to  seek  shel- 
ter and  assisted  in  the  evacuation  of  the  wounded. 
During  a  terrific  shelling,  he  made  two  trips  to  the 


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aid  station  with  a  litter.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Pat- 
rick Dyrne,  sister,  129  Wayland  Avenue,  Cranston, 
R.  I. 

HICKOK,  CHARLES  H.  Jr.  ...  Sergeant 
Headquarters  Company,  122d  Field  Artillery. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Verdun, 
France,  November  1,  1918.  Commanding  an  ar- 
tillery liaison  detail,  Sergeant  Hickok  succeeded, 
after  many  attempts,  in  laying  a  telephone  line 
through  a  heavy  enemy  barrage  and  opening  up 
communication  between  infantry  and  artillery. 
Just  as  he  reached  a  point  where  his  line  was  con- 
nected with  the  Infantry  Sergeant  Hickok  was 
severely  wounded,  losing  his  right  leg.  Home  ad- 
dress, Charles  H.  Hickok,  father,  Poughkeepsie, 
N.  Y. 

HICKS,  CHARLES  L Sergeant 

Company  A,  6th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  Chatillon,  France, 
November  5,  1918.  Accompanied  by  another 
soldier,  Sergeant  Hicks  advanced  against  an  enemy 
machine-gun  unit  which  was  holding  up  the  ad- 
vance of  his  platoon  and  the  company  on  his  left. 
He  completed  the  capturing  of  the  position,  killing 
three  of  the  enemy  and  routing  the  remaining  part 
of  the  unit,  thereby  enabling  his  platoon  to  advance 
to  their  objective.  Home  address,  John  Hicks, 
father,  R.  F.  D.  3,  Dawson  Springs,  Ky. 

HIGGINS,  WESTRA Sergeant 

Company  C,  101st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  north  of  Verdun,  France,  October 
23,  1918.  Sergeant  Higgins  alone  attacked  two 
machine-gun  nests  which  were  holding  up  the  ad- 
vance of  his  platoon,  killing  four  of  the  enemy  and 
capturing  two.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Mabel  Hig- 
gins, mother,  687  Washington  Street,  Dorchester, 
Mass. 

HIGGINS,  MARTIN  J Private 

Company  H,  165th  Infantry.  Near  Villers-sur- 
Fere,  on  July  30,  1918,  he  twice  left  shelter  and  went 
out  into  exposed  places  in  front  of  the  firing  line, 
under  heavy  enemy  machine-gun  fire,  and  carried 
in  wounded  comrades.  Home  address,  James  Hig- 
gins, 25  West  114th  Street,  New  York  City. 

HIGGINS,  PATRICK  P Sergeant 

Company  B,  7th  Engineers.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Cunel,  France,  October  20, 
1918.  While  making  a  reconnaissance  within  the 
enemy  lines,  this  soldier  assisted  in  capturing  an 
enemy  machine-gun  nest  which  was  harassing  the 

Earty.  Under  heavy  machine-gun  fire,  he  gave 
rst-aid  treatment  to  a  wounded  soldier,  and  when 
the  officer  in  charge  of  the  detachment  was  wound- 
ed, he  bound  up  the  latter 's  injuries  and  carried  him 
two  kilometers  through  heavy  machine-gun  and 
shell  fire  to  an  aid  station.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Kate  A.  Connell,  sister,  2837  Josephine  Street,  Den- 
ver, Colo. 

HIGGINS,  WILLIAM  H Sergeant 

Company  I,  309th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  Loges,  France,  Oc- 
tober 16,  1918.  Although  painfully  wounded  early 
in  an  attack,  he  refused  to  be  evacuated  and  con- 
tinued to  lead  his  platoon  in  the  advance,  display- 
ing marked  personal  bravery.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Mary  Higgins,  mother,  41  William  Street,  Lock- 
port,  N.  Y. 

HIGGINSON,  WILLIAM  P.  .  First  Sergeant 
Deceased.  20th  Company,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S. 
M.  C.  Killed  in  action  at  Chateau-Thierry, 
France,  June  6,  1918.  He  gave  the  supreme  proof 
of  that  extraordinary  heroism  which  will  serve  as 
an  example  to  hitherto  untried  troops.  Next  of 


kin,  Mrs.  Bridget  Higginson,  mother,  986  Harvard 
Street,  Rochester,  N.  Y. 

HIGGS.  HERMAN  C Private 

Medical  Detachment,  1st  Gas  Regiment.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Montfaucon, 
France,  September  26.  1918.  Private  Higgs  worked 
continuously  and  heroically  under  withering  fire 
from  machine-guns,  upon  several  occasions  volun- 
tarily going  out  ahead  of  the  first  wave  to  adminis- 
ter first  aid  to  wounded  soldiers.  His  untiring  eff- 
orts and  personal  bravery  saved  the  lives  of  many 
wounded  soldiers  and  were  a  source  of  inspiration 
to  the  combat  troops.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Fanny 
Higgs,  mother,  1115  North  Eighth  Street,  La  Fay- 
ette,  Ind. 

HIGGS,  J.  A First  Lieutenant 

Air  Service.  For  repeated  acts  of  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Pont-a-Mousson,  France, 
July  31  and  August  21,  1918,  near  Gesnes,  France, 
October  29, 1918.  On  July  31,  near  Pont-a-Mousson, 
Lieutenant  Higgs  was  carrying  on  a  general  sur- 
veillance of  his  sector  from  his  balloon  with  a 
French  soldier,  when  an  enemy  plane  dived  from  a 
cloud  and  opened  fire  on  the  balloon.  In  imminent 
danger  he  remained  in  basket  until  he  had  helped 
his  French  comrade,  after  whom  he  himself  jumped. 
On  August  21,  in  the  same  sector,  Lieutenant  Higgs 
was  performing  an  important  mission  regulating 
artillery  fire.  Enemy  planes  attacked,  and  with 
great  gallantry  Lieutenant  Higgs  remained  in  the 
basket  until  his  assistant  had  jumped.  On  October 
29,  near  Gesnes,  Lieutenant  Higgs  was  conducting 
a  reglage  from  the  basket  with  a  student  observer. 
Attacked  by  enemy  planes,  after  his  balloon  was 
burning,  Lieutenant  Higgs  would  not  quit  his  post 
until  he  had  assisted  his  companion  to  escape.  In 
each  of  the  foregoing  instances,  Lieutenant  Higgs 
at  one  reascended  in  a  new  balloon.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  James  A.  Higgs,  wife,  Lathrop,  Pickens 
County,  Ala. 

HIGHLEY,  CHARLES  C.  .  First  Lieutenant 
319th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Immecourt,  France,  November  1,  1918. 
In  the  face  of  heavy  machine-gun  fire  Lieutenant 
Highley  personally  led  his  platoon,  or  elements 
thereof,  against  several  enemy  machine-gun  nests, 
putting  out  of  action  and  capturing  15  guns  with  50 
prisoners.  Later  in  the  day  he  led  a  squad  of  men 
in  an  attack  on  a  battery  of  enemy  field  pieces  seen 
coming  out  of  a  wood  south  of  Sivry,  and  succeeded 
in  capturing  the  three  pieces  of  artillery,  together 
with  55  prisoners  and  27  horses.  Home  address, 
Dr.  George  N.  Highley,  Conshohocken,  Penn. 

HIGHLEY,  ELMER  W Sergeant 

Medical  Detachment,  7th  Engineers.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Nantillois, 
France,  October  13,  1918.  Sergeant  Highley,  al- 
though wounded,  remained  on  duty  after  his  bat- 
talion had  passed  on  and  the  other  troops  in  the 
vicinity  had  been  forced  into  dugouts;  giving  first 
aid  and  directing  the  evacuation  of  his  wounded 
comrades  on  a  heavily-shelled  road.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  George  W.  Highley,  mother,  Edgemont,  S. 
Dak. 

HIGLEY,  GEORGE  R.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
124th  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  Consenoye,  France,  Oc- 
tober 8,  1918.  Upon  their  own  initiative  Lieuten- 
ant Higley,  who  was  on  duty  as  reconnaissance 
officer,  and  another  officer  crossed  the  Meuse  River 
to  reconnoiter  a  supply  route.  They  were  fired 
upon  by  two  enemy  machine-guns,  but,  disregarding 
the  heavy  machine-gun  and  shell  fire,  they  advanc- 
ed on  the  enemy  positions  and  captured  the  two 
machine-guns  together  with  31  Austrian  prisoners. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Nella  A.  Higley,  wife,  301 
Courtland  Street,  Houston,  Texas. 


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HIGSON,  WILLIE Corporal 

Company  C,  120th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt,  France,  Sep- 
tember 29,  1918.  He  showed  extraordinary  hero- 
ism and  courage  in  leading  men  under  heavy  shrap- 
nel and  enfilading  machine-gun  fire  during  the  at- 
tack on  the  Hindenburg  line.  During  a  temporary 
halt  he  acted  as  runner  through  this  fire,  and  at- 
tempted to  return  after  being  severely  wounded. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  W.  B.  Higson,  mother,  Rose- 
mary, N.  C. 

HILDEBRAND,  HARRY  ....  Sergeant 
Company  C,  3d  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Soissons, 
France,  July  18-24,  1918.  Sergeant  Hildebrand 
went  forward  beyond  the  front  line,  exposed  to  fire 
of  snipers,  and  repaired  and  put  into  action  an 
abandoned  enemy  machine-gun.  Later  his  pla- 
toon commander,  being  wounded  and  the  platoon 
disorganized  by  direct  artillery  fire  he  took  com- 
mand, reorganized  the  platoon,  gathered  reinforce- 
ments, and  protected  a  dangerously  exposed  flank 
of  the  infantry.  He  also  voluntarily  led  his  ma- 
chine guns  with  the  attacking  battalion,  rendering 
most  efficient  service  until  wounded.  Home  ad- 
dress, Harry  Hildebrand,  5605  Columbus  Avenue, 
Dallas,  Texas. 

HILDRETH,  RICHARD  P.  ...  Captain 
23d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Landres-et-Saint  Georges,  France,  No- 
vember 3,  1918.  During  offensive  operations  west 
of  the  Meuse  it  was  found  necessary  to  withdraw 
his  command  to  a  less  exposed  position.  When  he 
had  successfully  accomplished  this  withdrawal, 
Captain  Hildreth  saw  three  of  his  men  lying 
wounded  100  yards  in  front  of  his  lines.  Assisted 
by  another  officer,  he  crawled  out,  under  heavy 
gun  and  shell  fire,  and  safely  conducted  the  wound- 
ed to  shelter.  Home  address,  Dr.  E.  A.  Hildreth, 
father,  National  Road,  Wheeling,  W.  Va. 

HILGER,  JOHN Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  M,  26th  Infantry.  In 
spite  of  two  wounds  received  on  July  19,  1918, 
near  Soissons,  France,  he  led  his  platoon  against  a 
machine-gun  nest  and  flanked  and  captured  it,  but 
as  this  courageous  and  useful  deed  was  accomplish- 
ed he  was  struck  by  a  machine-gun  bullet  and  kill- 
ed. Next  of  kin,  George  Wagner,  friend,  Granville, 
Iowa. 

HILL,  FRANK  Y.  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
117th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Geneve,  France,  October  8,  1918. 
Lieutenant  Hill  was  wounded  by  shell  fire  while 
he  was  leading  his  men  forward,  but  he  neverthe- 
less continued  in  the  attack  until  his  men  were 
stopped  by  intense  machine-gun  fire  and  forced  to 
take  cover  in  shell  holes.  Voluntarily  leaving 
shelter,  he  thereupon  started  back  to  obtain  rein- 
forcements, and  after  going  only  a  short  distance 
was  seriously  wounded  in  three  places  by  machine- 
gun  fire.  Home  address,  Lucius  D.  Hill,  father, 
Knoxville,  Tenn. 

HILL,  FRED  W Corporal 

Headquarters  Company,  6th  Regiment,  U.  S. 
M.  C.  Regardless  of  personal  danger,  he  showed 
conspicuous  bravery  in  carrying  ammunition  from 
the  dump  into  the  fighting  line  in  the  face  of  heavy 
machine-gun  and  rifle  fire  in  the  Bois  de  Belleau  on 
June  8,  1918.  Learning  of  the  need  of  hand 
grenades,  he  carried  them  forward  without  waiting 
for  orders.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Minnie  Hill,  mo- 
ther, 4122  West  Congress  Street,  Chicago,  111. 

HILL,  GLEN Private 

Company  E,  104th  Infantry.  For  coolness  and 
gallantry  in  action  April  12-13,  1918.  Having  re- 


cently been  assigned  to  the  regiment  and  hearing 
order  for  counter  attack  being  given  in  an  adjoin- 
ing detachment,  he  joined  the  latter  and  himself 
killed  two  of  the  enemy  with  his  bayonet.  Home 
address,  Miss  Gladys  Lewis,  sister,  Cedar  Springs, 
Mich. 

HILL,  GUY  H Private 

Company  E,  28th  Infantry.  For  extraowiinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Soissons,  France,  July  18-20, 
1918.  When  the  advance  was  held  up  by  an  enemy 
machine-gun,  he  rushed  it  single  handed,  put  the 
gun  out  of  commission,  and  took  the  crew  prisoners. 
Home  address,  Leonard  Robinson,  262  Margaret 
Street,  Plattsburg,  N,  Y. 

HILL,  HENRY  R Major 

Deceased.  128th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Romagne-sous-Montfaucon, 
France,  October  16,  1918.  With  absolute  disregard 
for  his  personal  safety,  Major  Hill  led  his  battalion 
over  the  top  personally  reached  the  objective,  and 
cleaned  out  enemy  machine-gun  nests.  When  a 
group  of  enemy  machine  gunners  were  about  to 
open  fire  on  his  flank,  Major  Hill  noticed  them,  and, 
armed  only  with  a  captured  pistol,  he  immediately 
went  forward  to  engage  them.  Taken  by  surprise, 
three  of  the  crew  surrendered,  but  one,  remaining 
in  the  pit,  turned  the  machine  gun  on  him;  and  as 
Major  Hill's  pistol  failed  to  work  he  was  instantly 
killed  by  the  machine-gun  fire.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs. 
Cecilia  R.  Hill,  mother,  516  Maine  Street,  Quincy, 
111. 

HILL,  LLOYD  G First  Lieutenant 

363d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  at  Trqnsol  Farm,  France,  September  29, 
1918.  Receiving  no  response  to  a  call  for  volun- 
teers, he  personally  went  forward  under  machine- 
gun  fire  and  rescued  a  wounded  member  of  his  de- 
tachment, bringing  him  in  and  transferring  him  to 
a  first-aid  station.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Ellen  Hill, 
mother,  Attadena  Apartments,  Spokane,  Wash. 

HILL,  MAURY Captain 

Air  Service.  Pilot,  24th  Aero  Squadron.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Conflans, 
France,  November  2,  1918.  While  on  a  photo- 
graphic mission  of  a  particularly  dangerous  charac- 
ter, Captain  Hill  and  his  observer,  Lieutenant  John 
W.  Cousins,  were  attacked  by  superior  numbers  of 
enemy  pursuit  planes.  During  the  combat  which 
ensued,  his  skill  and  coolness  enabled  his  observer 
to  destroy  one  of  the  enemy  aircraft.  Home  ad- 
dress, Walker  Hill,  father,  First  National  Bank, 
St.  Louis,  Mo. 

HILL,  RAYMOND  C.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  146th  Field  Artillery,  observer, 
99th  Aero  Squadron,  Air  Service.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  Lachausse'e,  France, 
September  13,  1918.  He,  with  First  Lieutenant 
Clarence  C.  Kahle,  pilot,  were  directed  to  take 
photographs  of  the  old  Hindenburg  line.  They  were 
accompanied  by  two  protecting  planes.  After  they 
had  taken  some  photographs  the  protecting  planes 
were  driven  off  by  hostile  aircraft,  but  Lieutenant 
Hill  and  his  pilot  continued  on  their  mission  alone, 
until  in  the  vicinity  of  Lachauss£e  they  were  at- 
tacked by  an  enemy  formation  of  nine  planes. 
Putting  up  a  gallant  fight  against  these  overwhelm- 
ing odds,  he  was  shot  through  the  heart  and  killed, 
but  his  pilot,  by  his  pluck,  determination,  skill,  and 
courage,  brought  the  photographs  and  the  plane  to 
our  lines.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Raymond  C.  Hill, 
wife,  1411  Tenth  Street,  Lewiston,  Idaho. 

HILL,  ROBERT Corporal 

Company  C,  61st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Cote  St.  Germaine,  France, 
November  6,  1918.  When  his  platoon  had  been 
stopped  by  heavy  artillery  and  machine-gun  fire, 


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Corporal  Hill  crawled  forward,  though  wounded, 
and  led  his  men  to  their  objective  before  being 
evacuated.  Home  address,  Charles  S.  Smith, 
friend,  Buffalo,  Minn. 

HILL,  SAMUEL  .  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  E,  320th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bethincourt,  France,  Sep- 
tember 26,  1918.  Assisted  by  three  comrades,  Pri- 
vate Hill  volunteered  and  went  to  the  aid  of  a  pla- 
toon which  was  held  up  by  machine-gun  fire.  Al- 
though being  under  constant  fire  of  the  enemy,  he 
flanked  the  stronghold  and  by  effective  use  of  his 
automatic  rifle  killed  two  officers  and  three  enlisted 
men  and  captured  the  gun.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Annie  M.  Hill,  mother,  R.  F.  D.  2,  Apollo,  Pa. 

HILL,  WILLIAM  H Corporal 

Company  A,  166th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Haumont,  France,  September 
27,  1918.  Corporal  Hill,  while  establishing  liaison 
with  a  separate  unit  of  his  patrol  under  heavy 
machine-gun  fire,  personally  captured  two  prison- 
ers, and,  after  delivering  them  to  a  guard,  continued 
with  his  mission.  He  was  severely  wounded  while 
performing  this  dangerous  mission.  Home  address, 
George  W.  Hill,  father,  1065  Cable  Avenue,  Colum- 
bus, Ohio. 

HILLBURN,  HERBERT  S.  .  .  .  Captain 
359th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  at  Villers-Devant-Dun,  France,  November 
2,  1918.  Under  heavy  machine-gun  fire  Captain 
Hillburn  repeatedly  went  to  the  rear  of  his  com- 
pany to  rally  and  reorganize  it  and  then  rushed 
forward  to  lead  his  men  on.  Having  taken  the 
town  of  Villers-Devant-Dun  and  the  Creit  beyond, 
he  held  it  with  only  16  men  until  the  next  morning, 
against  superior  numbers  of  the  enemy.  Home  ad- 
dress, William  C.  Hillburn,  father,  Grandview,  Tex. 

KILLER,  WALTER  S Corporal 

Company  H,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Bellefonts- 
Farm,  France,  November  10,  1918.  Under  direct 
fire  from  seven  enemy  machine-guns  Corporal 
Hiller  led  a  detachment  across  the  River  Meuse 
and  destroyed  a  machine-gun  nest  which  occupied  a 
dominating  position  1,000  yards  in  advance  of  his 
company.  Next  of  kin,  Ganie  C.  Hiller,  mother, 
827  Jefferson  Street,  Salt  Lake  City,  Utah. 

BILLIARD,  GROVER  C Sergeant 

Company  K,  117th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Beaurevoir,  France,  Octo- 
ber 6,  1918.  Sergeant  Hilliard  volunteered  and 
crossed  an  open  space  swept  by  fire  from  enemy 
machine-guns  and  snipers  to  rescue  wounded  com- 
rades. Home  address,  R.  A.  Hilliard,  father,  R.  F. 
D.  4,  Dover,  Tenn. 

HILLIG,  HARRY Private 

Deceased.  Company  G,  119th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt, 
France,  September  29,  1918.  Although  he  had 
been  seriously  wounded  in  the  neck  by  a  machine- 
gun  bullet,  Private  Hillig  refused  to  go  to  the  rear, 
and  continued  in  the  advance  until  he  was  killed 
several  hours  later.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Catherine 
Wagner,  Carrollton,  111. 

HILTON,  RICHMOND  S.  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Company  M,  118th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Brancourt,  France,  October 
11,  1918.  Discovering  a  German  machine-gun 
which  from  a  shell  hole  in  a  cemetery  was  delivering 
enfilading  fire  on  his  company,  Sergeant  Hilton 
crawled  forward  in  the  face  of  heavy  machine-gun 
fire  and  rifle  fire  to  within  30  yards  of  the  machine- 
gun  and  with  his  rifle  killed  the  German  gunner. 


He  then  killed  five  and  captured  ten  others,  who 
were  in  the  shell  hole.  Home  address,  J.  D.  Hilton, 
father,  Westville.  S.  C. 

HINE,  OTTO  L.  H Captain 

Dental  Corps,  139th  Infantry.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  at  Chaudron  Farm,  France, 
September  29-30,  1918.  Upon  his  own  initiative, 
Captain  Hine  (then  first  lieutenant)  went  to  a 
dressing  station  in  advance  of  the  line,  after  the  in- 
fantry had  withdrawn,  and  worked  under  heavy 
bombardment  of  gas  and  high  explosive  shells, 
dressing  the  patients  and  directing  their  evacua- 
tion. That  night  he  returned  to  our  lines  through 
heavy  artillery  and  machine-gun  fire  to  arrange  for 
ambulances  and  litters.  Later  he  made  another 
trip  to  the  rear  for  the  purpose  of  securing  an  ar- 
tillery barrage  to  protect  his  dressing  station. 
Through  his  exceptional  courage  and  energy,  all 
the  wounded  men  were  safely  evacuated.  Next 
of  kin,  T.  S.  Hine,  father,  217  Court  Street,  Mus- 
kogee,  Okla. 

HINES,  PAUL  H First  Lieutenant 

102d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Marcheville  and  Riaville,  France  Sep- 
tember 25-26,  1918.  Lieutenant  Hines  showed 
great  bravery  and  devotion  to  duty  throughout 
this  action.  At  one  time  he  went  through  a  violent 
artillery  bombardment  and  machine-gun  fire  to  re- 
establish broken  liaison  with  battalion  on  left. 
Later  he  voluntarily  led  a  party  of  first-aid  men 
across  an  open  field  swept  by  machine-gun  fire  and 
rescued  a  wounded  officer  after  several  previous 
attempts  had  failed.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Peter  F. 
Hines,  mother,  214  Eighth  Street,  South  Boston, 
Mass. 

HINSON,  GUY  R.  .  .  Sergeant  (First  Class) 
Company  F,  105th  Engineers.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  August  27,  1918.  He  was  in 
charge  of  a  platoon,  delivering  a  highly  concentrat- 
ed gas-cloud  attack  against  the  enemy,  when  the 
cloud  unexpectedly  flared  back.  After  leading  his 
men  to  a  place  of  safety,  this  soldier  went  back  into 
the  cloud  four  times  at  imminent  peril  to  his  own 
life,  collecting  and  rescuing  others  who  had  been 
overcome.  Conducting  his  platoon  through  heavy 
machine-gun  fire,  he  put  them  in  charge  of  another 
sergeant  with  instructions  to  resume  their  mission, 
while  he  again  returned  to  search  for  gassed  men, 
and  found  all  but  two.  His  excellent  leadership 
and  unusual  courage  prevented  many  casualties 
and  at  the  same  time  effected  the  completion  of  an 
important  mission.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Delia 
Hinson,  mother,  610  East  Seventh  Street,  Char- 
lotte, N.  C. 

HINTZ,  EDWARD  E Corporal 

Company  I,  102d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bouresches,  France,  July 
20,  1918.  Although  seriously  wounded,  Corporal 
Hintz  remained  on  duty,  and,  with  nine  remaining 
men  of  his  platoon,  assisted  in  filling  a  gap  between 
his  company  and  the  company  on  the  right,  a  dis- 
tance of  about  200  yards,  until  support  arrived. 
Home  address,  Leidwig  Hintz,  father,  294  Barrett 
Street,  New  Britain,  Conn. 

HIRST,  SAMUEL  C Private 

Company  H,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Blanc  Mont 
Ridge,  France,  October  5,  1918.  Together  with 
another  soldier,  Private  Hirst  successfully  com- 
pleted the  capture  of  a  machine  gun,  destroying  it, 
and  killing  two  of  the  crew.  Fighting  his  way  back 
to  his  own  lines,  he  furnished  valuable  information 
concerning  enemy  machine-gun  emplacements. 
Home  address,  Katherine  Hirst,  mother,  Purcell- 
ville,  Va. 


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HITCHCOCK,  ROGER  W.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Pilot,  88th  Aero  Squadron.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Fismea,  France,  August  11, 
1918,  together  with  John  W.  Jordon,  second 
lieutenant,  7th  Field  Artillery,  observer;  Louis  G. 
Bernheimer,  first  lieutenant,  pilot;  James  S.  D. 
Burns,  deceased,  second  lieutenant,  101st  Field 
Artillery,  observer;  Philip  R.  Babcock,  first  lieut- 
enant, pilot;  Joseph  A.  Palmer,  second  lieutenant, 
15th  Field  Artillery,  observer;  Joel  H.  McClendon, 
deceased,  first  lieutenant,  pilot;  and  Charles  W. 
Plummer,  deceased,  second  lieutenant,  101st  Field 
Artillery,  all  attached  to  the  same  squadron.  Un- 
der the  protection  of  three  pursuit  planes,  all 
carrying  a  pilot  and  observer,  Lieutenants  Bern- 
heimer and  Jordon,  in  charge  of  a  photo  plane, 
carried  out  successfully  a  hazardous  photographic 
mission  over  the  enemy's  lines  to  the  River  Aisne. 
The  four  American  ships  were  attacked  by  12  enemy 
battle  planes.  Lieutenant  Bernheimer,  by  coolly 
and  skillfully  maneuvering  his  ship,  and  Lieutenant 
Jordan,  by  accurate  operation  of  his  machine-gun, 
in  spite  of  wounds  in  the  shoulder  and  leg,  aided 
materially  in  the  victory  which  came  to  the  Ameri- 
can ships,  and  returned  safely  with  36  valuable 
photographs.  The  pursuit  plane  operated  by 
Lieutenants  Hitchcock  and  Burns  was  disabled 
while  these  two  officers  were  fighting  effectively. 
Lieutenant  Burns  was  mortally  wounded  and  his 
body  jammed  the  controls.  After  a  headlong  fall 
of  2,500  meters,  Lieutenant  Hitchcock  succeeded 
in  regaining  control  of  this  plane  and  piloted  it 
back  to  the  airdrome.  Lieutenants  McClendon 
and  Plummer  were  shot  down  and  killed  after  a 
vigorous  combat  with  five  of  the  enemy  planes. 
Lieutenants  Babcock  and  Palmer,  by  gallant  and 
skillful  fighting,  aided  in  driving  off  the  German 
planes  and  were  materially  responsible  for  the 
successful  execution  of  the  photographic  mission. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Roger  W.  Hitchcock,  wife, 
1611  Maryland  Avenue,  Northeast,  Washington, 
D.  C. 

KITCHENS,  ERNEST  W.  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Company  K,  313th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Crepion,  France,  November 
7-8,  1918.  While  his  battalion  was  conducting  a 
relief,  Sergeant  Kitchens  and  four  members  of  his 
platoon  were  wounded  by  shell  fire.  After  he  had 
taken  the  four  wounded  comrades  to  a  first-aid  sta- 
tion, he  immediately  returned  without  treatment 
to  himself,  despite  his  severe  suffering  from  three 
body  wounds,  and  remained  with  his  platoon  un- 
til the  completion  of  the  relief.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Hazel  P.  Kitchens,  wife,  Lock  Box  34,  Thur- 
mont,  Md. 

HIX,  JAMES  C Private 

Deceased.  Company  F,  127th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Roncheres, 
France,  July  30,  1918.  With  another  soldier,  he 
volunteered  to  go  out  in  advance  of  our  lines  to 
rescue  wounded  soldiers  who  had  been  left  there 
when  the  company  withdrew.  Under  heavy  fire, 
they  made  two  trips,  bringing  back  wounded  men. 
Private  Hix  was  wounded  by  machine-gun  fire, 
when  he  went  out  for  the  third  time.  Next  of  kin, 
H.  W.  Hix,  brother,  136  Grove  Avenue,  Detroit, 
Mich. 

HOBBS,  AVIS  T First  Lieutenant 

119th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Voormazeele,  Belgium,  August  30, 
1918,  and  near  Busigny,  France,  October  9,  1918. 
Under  heavy  shell  fire  and  in  full  view  of  the  enemy 
he  volunteered  for  and  conducted  a  daylight  patrol 
of  one  man  and  himself  to  reconnoiter  the  best 
route  for  a  raid,  obtaining  very  valuable  information. 
Later,  when  in  the  course  of  an  attack  our  line  was 
held  up  by  the  enemy,  he  led  a  patrol  of  twelve 
men;  and  under  heavy  fire,  placed  his  Lewis  gun 
so  as  to  drive  out  the  enemy,  advancing  two  thous- 


and yards  ahead  of  our  front  lines  to  gain  inform- 
ation. Home  address,  Alonze  L.  Hobbs,  father, 
Lebanon.  Tenn. 

HOBSCHEID,  PAUL Sergeant 

Company  C,  131st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Chipilly  Ridge,  France,  Aug- 
ust 9,  1918.  Sergeant  Hobscheid,  under  heavy 
fire,  advanced  into  a  hostile  sniping  post,  ^ound  and 
entered  a  long  dugout,  and  brought  out  30  prisoners. 
Home  address,  Nicholas  Hobschied,  father,  6150 
South  Park  Avenue,  Chicago,  111. 

HOBSON,  HENRY  W Major 

365th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  St.  Mihiel,  France,  September  12, 
1918.  Within  ten  minutes  after  the  beginning  of 
the  advance,  at  5  a.  m.,  he  was  twice  wounded  in 
the  shoulder  by  a  machine-gun  bullet  and  by  shrap- 
nel in  the  leg.  Being  in  command  of  the  assault 
battalion  and  realizing  the  importance  of  its 
operations,  he  continued  to  accompany  and  direct 
his  command  throughout  the  day,  notwithstanding 
his  wounds  which  caused  him  great  pain  and  diffi- 
culty of  movement.  At  halts  he  had  to  be  assisted 
to  lie  down  and  get  up  by  his  adjutant;  neverthe- 
less he  remained  on  duty  until  the  fighting  of  the 
day  was  over.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Edmonia 
B.  Hobson,  wife,  4346  McPherson  Avenue,  St. 
Louis,  Mo. 

HODGES,  COURTNEY  H.  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
6th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Breulles,  France,  November  2-4,  1918. 
He  personally  conducted  a  reconnaissance  of  the 
Meuse  River,  to  determine  the  most  advantageous 
location  for  a  crossing,  and  for  a  bridge  site.  Hav- 
ing organized  a  storming  party,  he  attacked  the 
enemy  not  100  paces  distant,  and,  although  fail- 
ing, he  managed  to  effect  the  crossing  of  the  canal 
after  20  hours  of  ceaseless  struggling.  His  fearless- 
ness and  courage  were  mainly  responsible  for  the 
advance  of  his  brigade  to  the  heights  east  of  the 
Meuse.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Kate  Hodges,  mother, 
Perry,  Ga. 

HOEYNICK,  FRANK  J.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  314th  Engineers.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bantheville,  France,  No- 
vember 5-7,  1918.  Lieutenant  Hoeynick,  on  a 
reconnaissance  of  the  bridge  at  Pouilly,  and  the  road 
from  Pouilly  to  Inor.  He  was  accompanied  on  the 
expedition  by  a  soldier  of  his  platoon,  the  two  be- 
ing the  first  to  cross  the  river  at  Inor.  At  this 
point  they  gained  most  valuable  information.  Re- 
crossing  the  river,  he  made  his  way  to  Pouilly, 
under  machine-gun  fire,  collecting  engineer  data 
of  the  greatest  importance.  Just  as  they  approach- 
ed their  destination  Lieutenant  Hoeynick  was 
killed  by  machine-gun  fire.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Mary 
L.  Lynk,  sister,  421  Sherman  Avenue,  Evanston, 
111. 

HOFFMAN,  CHARLES  F.  .  Gunnery  Sergeant 
49th  Company,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  At 
Chateau-Thierry,  France,  on  June  6,  1918,  he 
displayed  coolness  and  extraordinary  heroism 
throughout  the  attack.  During  the  counter  at- 
tack of  the  enemy  he,  armed  with  a  rifle,  charged 
and  routed  a  group  of  machine  gunners.  Home 
address  not  given. 

HOFFMAN,  CLYDE  O.  .  .  .  First  Sergant 
Company  K,  357th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Fey-en-Haye,  France, 
September  14,  1918.  Sergeant  Hoffman  was  ser- 
iously wounded  when  three  enemy  machine  guns 

five  yards,  but  he  continued  firing  on  the  enemy 
until  the  enemy  guns  were  silenced,  inspiring  the 
other  members  of  his  platoon  by  his  coolness  and 


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courage.     Home  address,  A.  L.  Hoffman,  father, 
500  South  Mitchell  Street,  El  Reno,  Okla. 

HOFFMAN,  EARL  A Private 

Company  C,  341st  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  in  the  Bois  de 
Bantheville,  France,  October  24,  1918.  Severely 
wounded  while  dressing  the  wounds  of  23  of  his 
platoon,  Private  Hoffman  continued  his  work  until 
he  fainted  from  pain  and  was  evacuated.  Home 
address,  J.  Hoffman,  father,  707  East  Chestnut 
Street,  Denison,  Iowa. 

HOFFMAN,  HENRY Private 

Battery  C,  151st  Field  Artillery.  For  extraor- 
dinary heroism  in  action  near  Suippes,  France, 
July  15,  1918.  After  telephonic  communication 
had  been  severed,  Private  Hoffman  volunteered 
and  carried  a  message  over  territory  perilously 
swept  by  shell  fire.  He  was  further  hindered  by 
being  obliged  to  wear  his  gas  mask,  but  the  mission 
was  successfully  accomplished.  Home  address,  J. 
8.  Hoffman,  brother,  714^  Spruce  Street,  Virginia, 
Minn. 

HOFFMAN,  LEONARD  L.  .  .  .  Private 
Company  D,  6th  Machine  Gun  Battalion,  U.  S. 
M.  C.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Blanc  Mont,  France,  October  5,  1918.  Private 
Hoffman  showed  exceptional  courage  in  volunteer- 
ing and  carrying  an  important  message  through  a 
heavy  machine-gun  barrage,  after  another  soldier 
met  death  in  attempting  to  do  so.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Anna  Hoffman,  mother,  Box  57,  Hager  City, 
Wis. 

HOFFMAN,  MYRON  I.  .  .  First  Sergeant 
Company  M,  363d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Paarden  Kanter,  Belgium, 
October  31,  1918.  Sergeant  Hoffman  was  mor- 
tally wounded  by  shell  fire  while  he  was  returning 
to  report  to  his  company  commander  the  position 
of  the  dressing  station,  which  he  had  located  in  or- 
der that  the  wounded  might  be  evacuated  under 
cover  of  darkness.  While  being  carried  to  the  rear 
in  great  pain  he  directed  his  litter  bearers  to  go  by 
way  of  the  battalion  post  of  command  in  order 
that  he  might  deliver  his  reports.  Home  address, 
Miss  Florence  A.  Hoffman,  sister,  Paris,  France. 

HOGAN,  JOHN  A Sergeant 

Company  C,  358th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  Rappes,  France, 
October  28-30,  1918.  While  Sergeant  of  a  liaison 
platoon,  he  volunteered  to  locate  a  machine-gun 
nest,  and  under  heavy  fire,  went  out  alone  and  des- 
troyed it.  He  volunteered  to  go  out  on  a  dangerous 
reconnaissance  mission  and  returned  with  valu- 
able information  of  the  enemy,  thus  enabling  a 
successful  machine-gun  barrage  to  be  laid  down  on 
the  hostile  positions.  Home  address,  Mrs.  John  A. 
Hogan,  wife,  Heavener,  Okla. 

HOGE,  WILLIAM  M Major 

7th  Engineers.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Brieulles,  France,  November  4,  1918. 
After  personally  and  voluntarily  reconnoitering 
the  site  of  a  pontoon  bridge  over  the  Meuse,  in 
daylight  and  under  direct  shell  fire,  Major  Hoge 
commanded  the  movement  of  a  train  of  heavy 
wagons,  under  enemy  observation,  to  this  location. 
Major  Hoge  then  supervised  the  construction  of 
the  bridge  and  the  successful  crossing  of  the  train. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  William  M.  Hoge,  Lexington. 
Mo. 

HOGGLE,  JOHN Private 

Company  D,  7th  Engineers.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Brieulles,  France,  November 


4,  1918.  When  three  of  the  boats  supporting  a  pon- 
toon bridge  across  the  Meuse  River  were  destroyed 
by  artillery  fire,  Private  Hoggle  voluntarily  waded 
into  the  stream  to  a  depth  of  four  feet,  under  heavy 
artillery  and  machine-gun  fire,  and  held  up  the 
deck  of  the  bridge  until  new  boats  were  launched 
and  placed  in  position.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Sarah 
Hoggle,  mother,  Deimar,  Ala. 

HOLCOMB,  ROY Sergeant 

Company  H,  166th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Sommerance,  France,  Oc- 
tober 14,  1918.  Sergeant  Holcomb  remained  with 
his  platoon  throughout  the  day,  leading  and  dir- 
ecting them  in  action,  although  badly  gassed  and 
ordered  to  the  hospital.  Home  address,  Mrs.  S.  N. 
Holcomb,  mother,  315  Douglas  Avenue,  Chillicothe, 
Ohio. 

HOLDEN,  JAMES  E Private 

Headquarters  Company,  312th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Limey, 
France,  September  20,  1918.  Undaunted  by 
heavy  shell  fire,  Private  Holden,  a  runner  between 
brigade  and  regiment  headquarters,  delivered  an 
important  message,  walking  and  crawling  through 
a  wood  which  was  being  so  heavily  bombarded  with 
gas  and  high-explosive  shells  that  it  had  been  evacu- 
ated. He  returned  to  his  post,  after  delivering  his 
message,  through  the  same  severe  fire.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Sarah  A.  Holden,  mother,  150  Passaic 
Avenue,  Newark,  N.  J. 

HOLDEN,  KENNETH  H.  .  First  Lieutenant 
Pilot,  12th  Aero  Squadron.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Argonne,  France,  November 
2,  1918.  While  on  an  infantry  contact  mission 
Lieutenant  Holden  and  his  observer  were  attacked 
by  four  enemy  planes  and  driven  back,  but  realiz- 
ing the  importance  of  their  mission,  deliberately 
returned  and  attacked  the  four  planes,  sending  one 
to  the  earth  and  driving  the  others  away.  Unmind- 
ful of  the  damaged  condition  of  their  plane  and  of 
their  own  danger,  they  then  flew  for  an  hour  within 
100  meters  of  the  ground  through  a  continuous 
heavy  machine-gun  fire  until  they  had  accurately 
located  our  front-line  position.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  E.  M.  Moran,  sister,  1110  Washington  Street, 
Michigan  City,  Ind. 

HOLDEN,  LANSING  C.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Air  Service,  1st  Pursuit  Group.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  Montigny,  France,  Oc- 
tober 23,  1918.  Lieutenant  Holden  was  ordered  to 
attack  several  German  balloons,  reported  to  be  re- 
gulating effective  artillery  fire  on  our  troops.  After 
driving  off  an  enemy  plane,  encountered  before 
reaching  the  balloons,  he  soon  came  upon  five  bal- 
loons in  ascension  one  kilometer  apart.  In  attack- 
ing the  first,  which  proved  to  be  a  decoy  with  a 
basket,  his  guns  jammed;  after  clearing  them  he 
attacked  the  second  balloon,  forcing  the  observer 
to  jump.  His  guns  again  jammed  before  he  could 
set  fire  to  this  balloon.  Moving  on  the  third  bal- 
loon at  a  height  of  only  50  meters,  he  set  fire  to  it 
and  compelled  the  observer  to  jump.  He  was  pre- 
vented from  attacking  the  two  remaining  balloons 
by  the  further  jamming  of  his  machine  guns.  Home 
address,  L.  C.  Holden,  father,  103  Park  Avenue, 
New  York  City. 

HOLDERMAN,  NELSON  M.  .  .  Captain 
160th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Binarville,  France,  October  2-8,  1918. 
Captain  Holderman's  company,  with  two  battal- 
ions of  another  regiment,  was  cut  off  and  surround- 
ed by  the  enemy  in  the  Forest  of  Argonne.  Al- 
though he  was  wounded,  this  officer  remained  in 
command  of  his  company  until  after  the  relief  was 
effected.  During  the  entire  period  his  fortitude 
and  cheerfulness  were  so  marked  that  the  men  un- 


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der  his  command  were  encouraged  to  a  successful 
resistance,  despite  five  days'  hunger  and  exposure. 

HOLLAND,  HARRY  G Private 

Company  B,  122d  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de 
Chaume,  France,  October  10,  1918.  Advancing 
alone  against  20  of  the  enemy  whom  he  saw  bring- 
ing machine-guns  into  position  to  enfilade  his  posi- 
tion, Private  Holland  killed  ten  and  routed  the  rest, 
his  entire  exploit  being  under  heavy  shell  and  ma- 
chine-gun fire.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Retta  Holland, 
mother,  819  East  Pulaski  Street,  Lincoln,  111. 

HOLLAND,  JAMES  W.  .  Sergeant  (First  Class) 
Company  D,  105th  Engineers.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt,  France,  Sep- 
tember 29,  1918.  While  suffering  from  severe 
wounds  and  still  subjected  to  intense  artillery  fire, 
Sergeant  Holland  directed  the  evacuation  of  his 
platoon  commander  and  fully  instructed  his  junior 
sergeant  before  he  would  allow  himself  to  be  evacu- 
ated. Home  address,  Mrs.  James  Q.  Holland, 
mother,  Gastonia,  N.  C. 

HOLLAND,  RICHARD  W.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  F,  130th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  March6ville,  France,  No- 
vember 10,  1918.  When  his  platoon  was  in  an 
isolated  position,  exposed  to  heavy  fire,  he  volun- 
teered to  carry  a  message  through  intense  machine- 
gun  and  artillery  fire.  Though  his  rifle  was  shot 
from  his  hands,  he  delivered  the  message.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Alice  Byrnes,  Rend,  111. 

HOLLAND,  SPESSARD  L.  .  First  Lieutenant 
C.  A.  C.  Observer,  24th  Aero  Squadron.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Boia  de  Banthe- 
ville,  October  15,  1918.  Flying  at  an  altitude  of 
400  meters  five  kilometers  within  the  enemy  lines, 
Lieutenant  Holland  and  his  pilot,  Lieutenant 
George  A.  Goldthwaite,  continued  on  their  mission 
in  spite  of  being  harassed  by  antiaircraft,  securing 
information  of  great  military  value.  Home  ad- 
dress. Mrs.  B.  F.  Holland,  mother,  Barlow,  Fla. 

HOLLEY,  GEORGE  W Private 

Company  D,  307th  Infantry.  On  the  night  of 
June  23,  1918,  near  Baccarat,  France,  he  attempted 
to  catch  a  hand  grenade  thrown  into  the  window  of 
his  dugout  by  a  German  and  did  succeed  in  divert- 
ing it  and  thereby  saving  from  death  or  injury  a 
number  of  his  comrades,  but  in  the  effort  lost  most 
of  his  hand.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Tilamon  Holly, 
mother,  17  Pratt  Avenue,  Mt.  Vernon,  N.  Y. 

HOLLIDAY,  HARRY  A.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Machine  Gun  Co.  30th  Infantry.  For  extraor- 
dinary heroism  in  action  near  Mezy,  France,  July  15, 
1918.  Although  wounded  during  the  enemy's  barrage, 
Lieutenant  Holliday  remained  in  charge  of  his  gun 
squad,  protecting  it  from  the  flank  with  pistol  and 
hand  grenades.  He  was  again  wounded  by  hand 
grenade  but  persisted  in  protecting  the  flank  of  the 
gun,  though  the  enemy  had  advanced  as  close  as  the 
muzzle.  After  keeping  his  gun  in  action  for  ten 
hours  he  organized  a  platoon  of  his  gunners  and 
stragglers  and  fought  a  retiring  action  for  over  a 
mile.  He  remained  with  his  men  until  ordered  to 
the  hospital  on  account  of  his  wounds.  Home  ad- 
dress, Dr.  G.  A.  Holliday,  Traverse  City,  Mich. 

HOLLINGSWORTH,  ALEXANDER  .  Corporal 
C9mpany  B,  354th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Remonville,  France,  No- 
vember 1,  1918.  Corporal  Hollingsworth  led  his 
combat  group  against  a  machine-gun  position, 
through  an  intense  machine-gun  and  artillery  fire, 
and  although  severely  wounded,  took  part  in  the 
capture  of  the  machine  guns  and  crews.  He  refused 


to  be  evacuated  until  he  had  reported  to  his  com- 
pany commander.  Home  address,  Isaac  A.  Holl- 
ingsworth,  father,  Flat  Rock,  N.  C. 

HOLLIS,  GEORGE  G Corporal 

Company  E,  356th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Lucy,  France,  November  4, 
1918.  While  acting  as  scout  of  a  patrol  group,  Cor- 
poral Hollis  encountered  an  enemy  machine-gun 
nest  and  opened  fire  on  it.  He  killed  the  gunner 
and  captured  the  neat,  thereby  protecting  the  bal- 
ance of  his  patrol  from  casualties.  He  turned  the 
captured  guns  on  the  enemy.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Belle  Hollis,  mother,  Reedley,  Cal. 

HOLLOWAY,  HORACE  L.  .  .  .  Sergeant 
308th  Battery,  Trench  Artillery,  158th  Brigade, 
Field  Artillery.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Brabant-sur-Meuse,  France,  October  23, 
1918.  During  an  offensive  action  in  Boissois  Bois 
Sergeant  Holloway  remained  at  his  post  under  the 
most  hazardous  circumstances.  In  the  open,  under 
fire  of  machine  guns  and  77's,  he  kept  his  mortar 
going  for  57  minutes,  firing  230  bombs.  Repeatedly 
knocked  down  by  concussion  of  exploding  shells,  he 
only  ceased  firing  when  exhausted.  Home  address, 
W.  C.  Holloway,  father,  939  West  Franklin  Street, 
Baltimore,  Md. 

HOLMES,  ALBERT  P Private 

Company  H,  131st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Chipilly  Ridge,  France,  Au- 
gust 9,  1918.  After  six  runners  had  been  killed  or 
wounded  in  an  attempt  to  establish  liaison  with 
battalion  headquarters,  he  volunteered  for  this 
hazardous  duty  and  succeeded  in  getting  through 
under  heavy  shell  fire  where  others  had  failed. 
Home  address,  Miss  Rose  A.  Holmes,  sister,  8837 
Saginaw  Avenue,  Chicago,  111. 

HOLMES,  BURTON Private 

Deceased.  Company  C,  371st  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Hill  188, 
France,  September  28,  1918.  After  he  had  been 
badly  wounded  and  his  automatic  rifle  had  been 
put  out  of  commission,  Private  Holmes  returned  to 
his  company,  under  extremely  heavy  machine-gun 
and  shell  fire,  and  taking  another  automatic  rifle, 
went  back  and  reopened  fire  on  the  enemy.  While 
thus  engaged  he  was  killed.  Next  of  kin,  Bill 
Holmes,  uncle,  Clemson  College,  S.  C. 

HOLMES,  CHARLES  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  B,  127th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Gesnes,  France,  October  14, 
1918.  Private  Holmes  carried  to  safety  a  wounded 
officer,  passing  over  a  path  blocked  by  two  barbed- 
wire  obstacles,  and  enfiladed  by  enemy  machine- 
gun  fire.  After  successfully  accomplishing  this 
perilous  mission,  Private  Holmes  succeeded  in  work- 
ing his  way  back  to  his  company  over  the  same 
route,  in  the  face  of  heavy  fire.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Minnie  Holmes,  mother,  Potter  Valley,  Calif. 

HOLMES,  CHRISTIAN  R.  .  First  Lieutenant 
28th  Infantry.  As  leader  of  a  patrol  he  displayed 
extraordinary  heroism  and  daring;  he  cut  and 
crawled  through  12  strands  of  wire  in  front  of  an 
enemy  listening  post,  leaped  upon  the  sentinel, 
made  him  a  prisoner,  and  brought  him  back 
through  No  Man's  Land.  Home  address,  Major 
C.  R.  Holmes,  father,  3598  Washington  Avenue, 
Avondale,  Cincinnati,  Ohio. 

HOLMES,  FELIX  R Captain 

129th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Consenvoye,  France,  October  11,  1918. 
After  being  wounded  and  ordered  to  the  aid  station, 
Captain  Holmes  reported  to  his  regimental  head- 
quarters, giving  a  detailed  report  of  the  forward 
conditions.  His  strength  failing,  while  attempting 


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to  reach  the  aid  station  alone,  he  was  assisted  to  the 
place,  had  his  wounds  dressed,  and  was  tagged  for 
evacuation,  but  instead  returned  to  the  front  line, 
through  intense  shell,  machine-gun  and  sniper  fire, 
and  took  command  of  his  company.  Home  ad- 
dress, Robert  J.  Holmes,  brother,  Kilsyth,  W.  Va. 

HOLMES,  FRANK  B  ......       Private 

Company  C,  125th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Cierges,  France,  August  1, 
1918.  After  he  had  seen  two  runners  wounded  in 
attempting  to  get  through,  Private  Holmes  volun- 
tarily undertook  the  mission.  He  crossed  an  open 
field  about  500  meters  wide,  thence  through  the 
town  of  Cierges,  constantly  under  direct  enemy  ob- 
servation and  subjected  to  withering  fire,  and, 
after  delivering  his  message,  he  returned  over  the 
same  route.  Called  upon  to  guide  a  company  to  a 
new  position,  he  led  them  up  in  groups  to  avoid 
losses,  making  several  trips  through  the  murderous 
fire.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Ellen  C.  Holmes, 
Chicago,  111. 

HOLMES,  HARVEY  H  .....  Corporal 
Company  H,  38th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Mezy,  France,  July  15-19, 
1918.  Corporal  Holmes  observed  that  a  number  of 
Germans  were  moving  toward  a  clump  of  bushes 
near  our  front  during  the  battle  of  the  Marne.  With 
a  patrol  of  six  men  he  rushed  the  position  under 
heavy  machine-gun  fire  and  captured  60  prisoners. 
Home  address,  Dr.  William  Copley,  friend,  Una- 
dilla,  N.  Y. 

HOLMES,  JAMES  H  ......      Captain 

Deceased.  26th  Infantry.  After  having  bravely 
led  his  company  in  three  attacks  in  two  days  near 
Soissons,  France,  July  18-19,  1918,  he  was  killed  in 
a  fourth  attack,  while  charging  an  enemy  machine- 
gun.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  James  H.  Holmes,  wife,  18 
Church  Street,  Charleston,  S.  C. 


HOLROYD,  CROSSLEY 


Private 


Deceased.  Company  B,  109th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  on  July  16,  1918, 
near  St.  Agnan,  France,  Private  Holroyd  voluntar- 
ily left  the  shelter  of  the  trench  and  went  into  ma- 
chine-gun and  artillery  fire  three  times  to  rescue 
wounded  comrades  100  yards  away.  Next  of  kin, 
Sam  Holroyd,  father,  27  Lingwood  Road,  Girling- 
ton,  Bradford,  Yorkshire,  England. 

HOLT,  FRANK  M  .......    Sergeant 

Battery  A,  120th  Field  Artillery.  For  extraor- 
dinary heroism  in  action  near  St.  Gilles,  south  of 
Fismes,  France,  August  4,  1918.  When  the  men  of 
his  battery  position  had  been  ordered  to  shelter  on 
account  of  enemy  shelling,  Sergeant  Holt,  in  com- 
pany with  two  other  men,  rescued  a  French  soldier 
from  drowning  in  a  stream.  This  act  was  perfora- 
ted while  the  valley  was  filled  with  mustard  gas. 
Home  address,  C.  W.  Holt,  father,  937  Thirty- 
ninth  Street,  Milwaukee,  Wis. 

HOLT,  JEFFERSON  L  .....  Private 
Medical  Corps,  2d  Engineers.  During  the  day 
and  night  of  June  2-3,  1918,  he  exposed  himself  to 
severe  and  continuous  fire  beyond  call  of  duty  in 
order  to  bring  aid  to  wounded  engineers  and  mar- 
ines. Home  address,  George  Holt,  father,  Kent, 
Texas. 

HOLTZ,  ADOLPH  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  D,  101st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  the  Trugny  Woods,  near  Cha- 
teau-Thierry, France,  July  23,  1918.  Private  Holtz, 
with  two  other  men  in  an  advanced  position  ahead 
of  the  battalion,  charged  a  machine-gun,  killed 
four  of  the  enemy,  and  drove  off  the  rest,  thereby 
making  possible  the  advance  of  their  comrades. 
Home  address,  John  Nicodemus,  friend,  13  Forest 
Avenue,  North  Plymouth,  Mass. 


HOLTZ,  FRANK  F Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  C,  307th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Moulin  de 
Charlavaux,  France,  October  4,  1918.  His  pla- 
toon held  up  and  cut  off  from  the  remainder  of  the 
company,  he  volunteered  to  establish  liaison  and 
summon  reinforcements  after  several  runners 
had  been  killed  or  captured  in  the  attempt.  Pass- 
ing through  intense  artillery  and  machine-gun  fire, 
he  carried  word  to  his  company  commander,  but 
was  mortally  wounded  while  returning  to  his  pla- 
toon. Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Henry  F.  Holtz,  mother, 
207  Humbolt  Parkway,  Buffalo,  N.  Y. 

HOLZGREBE,  WILLIAM  ....  Private 
Company  K,  125th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Verdun,  France,  October  1 1- 
13,  1918.  Private  Holzgrebe,  runner  of  the  3d  Bat- 
talion, 125th  Infantry,  during  the  taking  and  hold- 
ing of  the  line  near  La  Tuilerie  Ferme,  was  engaged 
in  carrying  important  messages,  crossing  and  re- 
crossing  death  valley,  Between  Hill  258  and  La 
Cote  Dame  Marie,  the  foremost  part  of  the  line 
held  by  the  3d  Battalion.  The  valley  was  swept  by 
machine-gun  fire,  the  terrain  affording  absolutely 
no  protection,  requiring  a  perilous  dash  of  500  yards 
over  open  ground  before  any  cover  was  reached. 
It  was  only  by  display  of  supreme  courage  that  im- 
portant messages  reached  the  battalion.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Amelia  Holzgrebe,  mother,  R.  F.  D. 
120,  Escanaba,  Mich. 

HOLZMAN,  GEORGE Private 

3d  Battalion,  362d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Gesnes,  France,  October  11, 
1918.  Private  Holzman,  on  duty  at  one  of  the 
posts  of  a  double  relay  of  runners  between  battalion 
and  regimental  headquarters,  carried  numerous 
messages  through  heavily  shelled  area.  Three 
other  soldiers  were  killed  and  five  seriously  wound- 
ed along  his  route,  but  with  unfaltering  devotion  to 
duty  Private  Holzman  continued  at  his  work  of  re- 
laying messages  until  he  was  relieved.  Home  ad- 
dress, John  Holzman,  father,  236  Crescent  Avenue, 
Valley  City,  N.  Dak. 

HOLZMAN,  SIDNEY Private 

Machine  Gun  Company,  132d  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  in  the  Bois  De 
Foret,  France,  October  10,  1918.  After  six  runners 
had  been  killed  or  wounded  in  attempts  to  get 
through  heavy  shell  fire  with  an  important  message 
from  the  regimental  commander  of  the  39th  In- 
fantry, to  the  regimental  commander  of  the  59th  In- 
fantry, Private  Holzman,  with  Private  James  J. 
Snyder,  responded  to  a  call  for  volunteers  and  suc- 
ceeded in  delivering  the  message.  Next  of  kin, 
Mrs.  Nettie  Holzman,  mother,  1126  East  Forty- 
Seventh  Street,  Chicago,  111. 

HONCHAR,  STEVE Private 

Company  A,  60th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Brandeville,  France,  Novem- 
ber 7,  1918.  When  a  small  group  of  his  platoon 
with  which  he  was  advancing,  was  surprised  by 
enemy  machine-gun  fire.  Private  Honchar,  an 
automatic  rifleman,  selected  a  position  and  opened 
fire.  He  silenced  a  portion  of  the  fire  and  drew  the 
rest  in  his  direction,  thereby  enabling  his  comrades 
to  take  cover.  After  being  wounded  three  times  he 
called  a  comrade  and  directed  his  fire,  after  which 
he  crawled  back  for  first-aid  treatment.  Home  ad- 
dress, Annasti  Honchar,  sister,  Fegumen,  Minsk, 
Russia. 

HOOD,  ROBERT  B Captain 

Battery  E,  12th  Field  Artillery.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  Thiaucourt,  France,  Sep- 
tember 12,  1918.  While  acting  as  executive  officer, 
Captain  Hood  brought  the  battery  into  action 
under  fire,  superintended  the  placing  of  the  guns 
and  the  unloading  of  the  ammunition,  and  directed 


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the  fire  of  the  battery  under  an  intense  enfilading 
fire.  When  the  entire  gun  crew  of  his  first  piece 
was  wiped  out,  he  hastily  formed  a  supplementary 
gun  squad  and  succeeded  in  getting  the  first  piece 
into  action  again  within  four  minutes.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Charles  Hood,  806  A  East  Hutchinson, 
Kansas. 

HOOK,  ALFRED  J.  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  106th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  east  of  Ronssoy,  France,  Septem- 
ber 29,  1918.  Lieutenant  Hook  exhibited  great 
courage  and  gallantry  in  taping  off  the  line  of  de- 
parture for  his  company  under  a  heavy  shell  and 
machine-gun  fire.  Later  in  the  attack  this  daring 
officer  was  killed  at  the  head  of  his  company.  Next 
of  kin,  Mrs.  Hook,  mother,  1001  Ocean  Avenue, 
Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 

HOOK,  FREDERICK  R 

...  Passed  Assistant  Surgeon 
U.  S.  N.,  attached  to  5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  St. 
Etienne,  France,  October  4-6,  1918.  He  establish- 
ed an  advance  dressing  station  in  an  exposed  posi- 
tion under  heavy  artillery  and  machine-gun  fire. 
He  worked  fearlessly  and  unceasingly,  giving  first 
aid  to  the  wounded  and  directing  their  evacuation, 
until  ordered  to  move  to  the  rear.  Home  address, 
W.  V.  Hook,  father,  Rossville,  Kans. 

HOOK,  WILLIAM  B Sergeant 

Company  B,  4th  Engineers.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Thibaut,  France,  August 

9,  1918.     While  a  member  of  a  party  engaged  in 
constructing  a  bridge  across  the  Vesle  River,  in 
advance  of  the   Infantry,   Sergeant  Hook  volun- 
tarily plunged  into  the  stream  under  heavy  enemy 
machine-gun  and  grenade  fire,  swam  with  a  line  to 
the  opposite  bank,  which  was  held  by  the  enemy; 
and  securely  tied  the  end  of  the  bridge  to  the  op- 
posite bank.    Home  address,  David  Hook,  father, 
Zanesville,  O. 

HOOPER,  MONROE  C Corporal 

Company  I,  119th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Busigny,  France,  October 

10,  1918.     Knocked  down  by  the  explosion  of  an 
explosive  bullet  beneath  his  helmet,  he  regained 
his  feet  and  led  the  members  of  his  patrol  against 
a    hostile    patrol    which    had    been    encountered. 
Though  he  and  his  men  were  outnumbered  nearly 
five  to  one,  he  led  the  advance  against  the  enemy, 
himself   killing   seven   Germans.      Home   address, 
Mrs.  M.  C.  Hooper,  wife,  Andrews,  N.  C. 

HOOVER,  CHARLES  S Sergeant 

308th  Battery,  Trench  Artillery,  158th  Field  Ar- 
tillery Brigade.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Brabant-sur-Meuse,  France,  October  23, 
1918.  Sergeant  Hoover,  during  the  offensive  ac- 
tion in  the  Boissois  Bois  was  in  charge  of  two 
trench  mortars.  Wounded  by  shrapnel  and  knocked 
down  by  the  explosion  of  bombs,  he  returned  to  the 
one  mortar  that  was  undamaged  and  continued  to 
fire  until  it  was  put  out  of  action.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Mary  A.  Hoover,  Station  B,  R.  F.  D.  2,  Col- 
umbus, Ohio. 

HOOVER,  WILLIAM  J.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Aviation  Section,  27th  Aero  Squadron.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Verdilly, 
France,  July  2,  1918.  On  the  morning  of  July  2 
his  flight  patrol  encountered  the  famous  Eichthofen 
circus.  Lieutenant  Hoover  was  simultaneously  at- 
tacked by  three  of  the  enemy  and  cut  off  from  his 
comrades.  By  skillfully  maneuvering  he  avoided 
the  effects  of  their  concentrated  fire  and  fearlessly 
attacked  the  three.  Although  his  machine  was 
seriously  damaged,  he  killed  one  of  the  enemy 
pilots  and  destroyed  his  plane,  drove  down  another, 


apparently  out  of  control,  and  chased  the  third  far 
into  its  own  lines.  He  then  continued  the  patrol 
until  shortage  of  gasoline  forced  him  to  return. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  William  J.  Hoover,  Harta- 
ville,  S.  C. 

HOPE,  BEN Private 

Deceased.  Company  D,  167th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  northeast  of  Cha- 
teau-Thierry, France,  July  26,  1918.  After  he  had 
been  wounded  in  the  head  he  continued  to  ad- 
vance against  the  enemy  until  he  had  been  wound- 
ed three  more  times.  He  died  as  a  result  of  these 
wounds.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Lizzie  Hope,  mother, 
Huntsville,  Ala. 

HOPE,  EDWARD  B.  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  At  Chateau-Thierry, 
France,  June  6,  1918,  he  displayed  coolness  and 
courage  in  directing  his  platoon  in  attack,  during 
which  he  was  badly  wounded,  but  refused  assis- 
tance until  wounded  men  near  him  had  been  treat- 
ed. Home  address,  S.  R.  Hope,  father,  Walter- 
boro,  S.  C. 

HOPKINS,  GEORGE  A.  ....  Sergeant 
Company  G,  126th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Cierges,  France,  October 
14,  1918.  Although  he  had  received  a  wound  in  the 
head  Sergeant  Hopkins  returned  to  his  platoon, 
which  had  been  stopped  by  a  machine  gun  one 
hundred  yards  away,  and  was  suffering  many 
casualties.  Passing  to  the  flank  of  the  platoon. 
Sergeant  Hopkins  located  the  enemy  gunner  and 
shot  him,  taking  the  other  two  members  of  the 
crew  prisoners.  The  platoon  thereupon  resumed 
its  advance.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Emma  Jane 
Hopkins,  mother,  Route  H  I,  Burlingham,  Kansas. 

HOPKINS,  THOMAS  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  139th  Infantry.  Near  Wesserling, 
July  20,  1918,  he  left  his  own  post  of  comparative 
safety  and  voluntarily  went  through  a  heavy  ar- 
tillery barrage  to  rescue  a  private  who  was  wounded 
nad  entangled  in  barbed  wire.  While  engaged  in 
this  self-sacrificing  effort  he  was  killed.  Next  of 
kin,  Mrs.  Edna  Hopkins,  wife,  1124  Bittling  Avenue, 
Wichita,  Kansas. 

HOPKINS,  WILLIAM  T.  .  First  Lieutenant 
76th  Field  Artillery.  For  extraordinary  heroism 
in  action  near  le  Charmel,  France,  July  28,  1918. 
After  his  commanding  officer,  himself,  and  32  mem- 
bers of  the  battery  had  been  wounded  by  a  bomb 
from  an  enemy  plane,  Lieutenant  Hopkins  assumed 
command  of  the  battery,  remaining  at  his  post  un- 
til all  wounded  had  been  evacuated  and  another 
officer  found  to  replace  him.  Home  address,  M.  M. 
Hopkins,  father,  12  Bay  Street,  East  Savannah,  Ga. 

HOPP,  HARVEY  M.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Battery  C,  122d  Field  Artillery.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  Romagne,  France,  Oc- 
tober 20,  1918.  Under  fire  from  enemy  artillery, 
machine-guns  and  snipers,  Private  Hopp  crawled 
out  in  the  open  to  within  50  meters  of  a  hostile 
position,  remaining  there  several  hours  and  return- 
ing with  valuable  information  concerning  the  en- 
emy's movements.  Home  address,  Harry  W.  Hopp, 
father,  225  Linden  Avenue,  Wilmette,  111. 

HOPPE,  JOHN  E Sergeant 

Company  K,  115th  Infantry.  He  displayed  ex- 
traordinary heroism,  presence  of  mind,  and  physi- 
cal endurance  during  an  enemy  raid  against  his 
small  advance  post  near  Gildwiller,  in  Alsace,  on 
July  31,  1918.  Although  seriously  wounded  from 
grenades,  he  and  one  private  from  his  company 
counterattacked  a  greatly  superior  enemy,  person- 
ally killing  at  least  one  of  them  with  his  rifle,  pre- 
venting any  entry  by  the  enemy  into  his  post,  and 


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finally  reentering  our  lines  after  having  received  a 
second  severe  wound.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Mar- 
garet Hoppe,  mother,  2525  East  Monument  Street, 
Baltimore,  Md. 

HOPPING,  FLOYD Sergeant 

Company  L,  363d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Very,  France,  September  29, 
1918.  When  his  company  was  stopped  by  a  wide 
belt  of  barbed  wire  Sergeant  Hopping,  then  a  mech- 
anic, voluntarily  went  forward,  under  heavy  ma- 
chine-gun fire,  and  cut  lanes  through  the  wire  in 
several  places,  thereby  enabling  his  company  to 
push  through  without  casualties.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  L.  Hopping,  mother,  Los  Gates,  Cal. 

HOPTA,  JOSEPH  LEO  ....  Corporal 
Company  H,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Vierzy, 
France,  July  18,  1918.  He  captured  an  enemy  ma- 
chine-gun and  its  crew  single-handed  under  a  heavy 
concentrated  machine-gun  fire.  Home  address, 
John  Hopta,  father,  491  Mulberry  Street,  Newark, 
N.  J. 

HORGAN,  HARRY  B Corporal 

Deceased.  Company  C,  165th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  at  Ferme  De  Meur- 
ky,  near  Villers-Sur-Fere,  France,  July  31,  1918. 
After  his  platoon  had  moved  from  an  open  field  to 
the  cover  of  the  woods,  Corporal  Horgan  returned 
to  the  field  under  heavy  machine-gun  fire  to  rescue 
a  wounded  comrade  lying  in  an  exposed  position, 
and  was  killed  by  the  side  of  the  man  he  tried  to 
save.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  J.  C.  Watson,  mother, 
Wickenburg,  Arizona. 

HORN,  IRVIN  B Private 

Company  D,  7th  Engineers.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Cunel,  France,  October  14, 
1918.  Private  Horn  boldly  entered  a  hostile  dug- 
out by  himself,  knowing  that  it  was  occupied  by  the 
enemy,  and,  when  he  was  confronted  by  a  German 
major  and  his  orderly,  killed  the  major  and  captur- 
ed the  orderly.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Myrtle  Horn, 
wife,  Avon,  III. 

HORNE,  WILLIAM  T.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Machine  Gun  Company,  117th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Busigny, 
France,  October  8-10,  1918.  Near  Busigny,  on  Oc- 
tober 8,  he  was  gassed,  but  he  remained  on  duty 
for  two  days  until  the  objective  had  been  reached. 
Home  address,  Miss  Lillian  Home,  sister,  906  East 
Main  Street,  Knoxville,  Tenn. 

HORSEMAN,  CARL Sergeant 

Company  C,  115th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  the  Bois  de  Consenvoye, 
France,  October  12,  1918.  Sergeant  Horseman  vol- 
untarily left  shelter  and  went  through  heavy  shell 
fire  to  rescue  some  men  who  had  been  wounded 
when  a  shell  struck  their  dugout.  After  adminis- 
tering first-aid  treatment  he  assisted  them  to  a 
dressing  station.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Maggie 
Horseman,  mother,  Cambridge,  Md. 

HORTON,  HARDIN  F.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  131st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  Chaume,  France, 
October  10,  1918.  Although  twice  wounded,  Lieut- 
enant Horton  refused  to  leave  his  command,  con- 
tinuing to  lead  it  through  annihilating  machine-gun 
and  perilous  shell  fire.  When  a  machine  gun  on  the 
flank  opened  fire  and  caused  many  casualties  on  his 
forces,  he  seized  a  rifle,  and,  firing  from  a  standing 
position,  he  was  wounded  a  third  time  and  killed. 
Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Jennie  S.  Horton,  R.  F.  D.  2, 
Ithaca,  N.  Y. 


HORTON,  VAN Corporal 

Company  E,  366th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Lesseux,  France,  September 
4,  1918.  During  a  hostile  attack,  preceded  by  a 
heavy  minnenwerfer  barrage,  involving  the  entire 
front  of  the  battalion,  the  combat  group  to  which 
this  courageous  soldier  belonged  was  attacked  by 
about  20  of  the  enemy,  using  liquid  fire.  The  ser- 
geant in  charge  of  the  group  and  four  other  men 
having  been  killed,  he  fearlessly  rushed  to  receive 
the  attack  and  the  persistency  with  which  he 
fought  resulted  in  stopping  the  attack  and  driving 
back  the  enemy.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Minnie  Hor- 
ton, mother,  Route  5,  Box  93,  Athens,  Ala. 

HOSKINS,  LEONARD  C.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  Coast  Artillery  Corps,  54th  Company, 
Near  La  Chappelle,  France,  June  28,  1918,  he  gave 
proof  of  great  devotion  and  bravery  when  he  enter- 
ed a  shell-swept  area  in  search  for  wounded,  and 
was  killed  while  conducting  several  of  his  men  to 
safety.  Next  of  kin,  D.  T.  Hoskins,  father,  629 
Washington  Street,  East  Las  Vegas,  N.  M. 


HOSP,  JAMES 


Private 


Company  H,  53d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Landersbach,  Alsace,  Oc- 
tober 4,  1918.  He  was  a  member  of  a  party  of  50 
attacked  by  an  enemy  raiding  party  consisting  of 
about  300  storm  troops.  During  the  raid  and  be- 
fore the  barrage  lifted  he  crossed  over  open  ground 
to  his  post  and  manned  it  alone  throughout  the  en- 
gagement. During  the  latter  part  of  the  fight  he 
was  the  sole  protection  for  a  group  of  soldiers  near 
him  who  had  been  flanked  by  the  enemy.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Frances  Hosp,  aunt,  Ilion,  N.  Y. 

HOSTETTER,  JAY  F.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
10th  Field  Artillery.  For  extraordinary  heroism 
in  action  near  Greves  Farm,  France,  July  14-15, 
1918.  Having  discovered  that  two  French  guns 
on  his  left  had  lost  all  the  crew  during  the  terrific 
German  bombardment,  Lieutenant  Hostetter  re- 
quested and  obtained  permission  to  use  them. 
Securing  volunteers  from  his  ranks,  he  pressed  the 
guns  into  action,  and  for  several  hours  poured  an 
effective  fire  into  the  forces  of  the  advancing  enemy. 
His  entire  exploit  was  subjected  to  the  extreme 
danger  of  high  explosives  and  gas  shells.  Home 
address,  T.  N.  Hostetter,  father,  409  West  James 
Street,  Lancaster,  Pa. 

HOUCHINS,  LYLE  C Sergeant 

Deceased.  Machine  Gun  Company,  6th  Regi- 
ment, U.  S.  M.  C.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Thiaucourt,  France,  September  15, 1918. 
During  an  enemy  counterattack  Sergeant  Houchins 
voluntarily  left  a  sheltered  position,  in  entire  dis- 
regard for  his  own  safety,  set  up  his  gun  in  the 
open  on  the  advancing  enemy,  and  broke  up  the 
counterattack  within  100  yards  of  our  line.  Home 
address,  Robert  Lee  Houchins,  father,  Box  28, 
Rural  Route  10,  Station  M,  Cincinnati,  Ohio. 

HOUROUX,  ETIENNE  ....  Sergeant 
Pilot,  284th  Escadrille  (French),  attached  Third 
Army  Corps,  U.  S.  A.  For  extraordinary  heroism 
in  action  near  Dun-sur-Meuse,  France,  October  30, 
1918.  While  engaged  in  a  visual  reconnaissance 
Sergeant  Houroux  accepted  combat  with  four 
enemy  planes,  who  attacked  him  with  the  object 
of  forcing  him  to  abandon  his  mission.  Although 
he  was  himself  seriously  wounded,  he  sustained  the 
unequal  fight  until  his  observer  was  killed  by  the 
fire  of  the  attacking  aircraft.  When  no  further  de- 
fense was  left  to  him,  he  made  a  successful  retreat 
into  the  allied  lines  and  landed  safely.  Suffering 
severely  from  his  wound  and  too  weak  to  leave  the 
pilot's  seat  without  assistance,  he  insisted  that  hia 
observer  be  cared  for  before  permitting  anyone  to 
aid  him.  Home  address,  M.  Houroux,  39  Rue  de 
Paris,  Avallon,  Yonne,  France. 


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HOUSEHOLDER,  JONATHAN  A.     .      . 

.  .  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Medical  Department,  Section  590,  Ambulance 
Service,  U.  S.  A.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Dun-sur-Meuse,  France,  November  7, 
1918.  Proceeding  along  a  road  with  a  detachment 
of  seven  ambulances,  he  stopped  his  car  when  fired 
upon  by  a  German  sniper  near  the  roadside;  and, 
though  unarmed  himself,  attacked  and  disarmed 
the  German.  Then,  with  the  aid  of  other  ambul- 
ance drivers,  he  attacked  a  patrol  of  Germans,  cap- 
turing five.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Arra  Household- 
er, mother,  20  Lincoln  Avenue,  North  Irwin,  Pa. 

HOUSTON,  CLYDE Private 

Company  M,  9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Tuilerie  Farm,  France,  No- 
vember 4,  1918,  and  near  Mouzon,  France,  Novem- 
ber 7-11,  1918.  On  November  4,  Private  Houston 
showed  unusual  courage  and  daring  in  carrying  mes- 
sages under  heavy  machine-gun  and  artillery  fire. 
On  November  7-11,  he  carried  messages  between 
his  company  and  battalion  headquarters  while  the 
enemy  were  endeavoring  to  cut  off  communication 
by  machine-gun  and  shell  fire.  Home  address,  L. 
W.  Duclose,  friend,  4710  Gertrude  Street,  Houston 
Heights,  Texas. 

HOUSTON,  SAMUEL  HUMES  .  .  .  Major 
Deceased.  58th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ville^Savoye,  France,  Aug- 
ust 4,  1918.  With  but  15  minutes  in  which  to  pre- 
pare his  battalion  for  attack,  Major  Houston  on 
horseback  galloped  from  flank  to  flank,  fully  ex- 
posed to  deadly  artillery  fire,  in  order  to  make  the 
necessary  preparations  for  the  advance.  After  his 
leading  element  had  started  the  attack,  he  was 
killed  by  an  enemy  shell.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Mary 
Houston,  mother,  1834  Linden  Avenue,  Baltimore, 
Md. 

HOVATTER,  EVERETT  E.  .  .  .  Private 
Medical  Detachment,  5th  Machine  Gun  Bat- 
talion. For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  at 
Medeah  Farm,  France,  October  4,  1918.  When 
the  artillery  barrage  of  the  enemy  had  lowered 
upon  the  infantry  to  which  he  was  attached,  neces- 
sitating an  alteration  in  their  position,  Private 
Hovatter,  regardless  of  personal  safety,  remained 
to  render  aid  to  the  wounded  and  to  provide  for 
their  evacuation.  Home  address,  Henry  F.  Hovat- 
ter, father,  Thornton,  W.  Va. 

HOWARD,  CHARLES Private 

Battery  B,  151st  Field  Artillery.  For  extraor- 
dinary heroism  in  action  near  Suippes,  France, 
July  15,  1918.  After  all  communication  by  tele- 
phone had  been  destroyed  by  heavy  enemy  shell 
fire,  Private  Howard  volunteered  and  carried  a 
message  to  the  artillery  post  of  command,  calling 
for  a  barrage  at  several  critical  points,  through  an 
area  subject  to  terrific  shell  fire.  Home  address, 
William  J.  Howard,  father,  Highwood,  Minn. 

HOWARD,  CHARLIE Corporal 

Company  M,  6th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Frapelle,  France,  August  17, 
1918.  Corporal  Howard,  although  severely  wound- 
ed early  in  the  action,  refused  to  quit  the  fight,  and 
shortly  afterwards,  when  his  second  leader  was 
killed,  took  command  of  and  led  his  section  forward 
to  its  objective.  Home  address,  Henry  Jones,  fa- 
ther, Lafollette,  Tenn. 

HOWARD,  CHESTER  R.  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  104th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Belleau  Woods,  France, 
July  20,  1918.  Lieutenant  Howard  was  wounded 
early  in  the  action,  but  set  a  splendid  example  of 
personal  bravery  by  retaining  command  of  his  com- 
pany and  leading  it  through  a  violent  artillery  and 


machine-gun  barrage  until  he  fell  exhausted  after 
advancing  200  meters.  Home  address,  Mrs.  C.  C. 
Howard,  mother,  606  Sixth  Avenue,  Mt.  Vernon, 
Iowa. 

HOWARD,  GEORGE  H.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
326th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  St.  Juyin,  France,  October  16-261  1918. 
On  October  16  Lieutenant  Howard  was  severely 
wounded  by  a  machine-gun  bullet  which  struck  him 
in  the  hip.  After  having  his  wound  dressed  at  the 
first-aid  station  he  refused  to  be  evacuated,  but  in- 
stead returned  to  his  platoon  and  continued  to  lead 
it  for  the  remaining  ten  days  of  the  engagement. 
He  constantly  refused  to  leave  his  command  until 
ordered  to  the  rear  by  his  battalion  commander, 
although  suffering  intense  pain  from  his  wounds. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  M.  C.  Howard,  mother,  3015 
Ringold  Street,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

HOWARD,  HARRY Private 

Battery  B,  76th  Field  Artillery.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  le  Charmel,  France, 
July  28,  1918.  After  he,  himself,  had  been  badly 
wounded,  and,  seeing  his  commanding  officer  and 
32  comrades  wounded  by  a  bomb  from  an  enemy 
plane,  Private  Howard  refused  treatment,  but 
assisted  in  the  evacuation  of  the  wounded.  Homa 
address,  Samuel  Howard,  father,  102  Park  Avenue, 
Summit,  N.  J. 

HOWARD,  HENRY Sergeant 

Company  A,  39th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Septsarges,  France,  Septem- 
ber 27,  1918.  Although  seriously  wounded  during 
a  bombardment  which  scattered  his  men  and  caus- 
ed his  company  and  battalion  to  retire  behind  a 
ridge  in  the  rear,  Sergeant  Howard,  with  about 
fifteen  men  held  the  advanced  position  under  th« 
continuous  fire  of  machine-guns,  one-pounders, 
and  artillery  until  relieved  the  following  day  by 
another  battalion.  He  insisted  on  remaining  with 
his  detachment  until  the  commanding  officer  of  the 
relieving  battalion  personally  directed  his  evacua- 
tion. Home  address,  Mrs.  Rena  Howard  Witt, 
mother,  Valley  View,  Ky. 

HOWARD,  JAMES  L.  .  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
Division  Machine  Gun  Officer,  26th  Division. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  at  Marche- 
ville,  France,  September  26,  1918.  Lieutenant 
Colonel  Howard  directed  the  machine-gun  attack 
in  person.  Entering  Marcheville  ahead  of  the 
troops,  he  rendered  great  assistance  while  the  town 
changed  hands  four  times.  When  he  was  in  a  small 
party,  cut  off  and  surrounded  by  the  enemy  and 
under  fire  from  every  direction,  by  his  coolness  and 
resourcefulness  he  assisted  materially  in  aiding  the 
party  to  withdraw.  He  effectively  organized  ma- 
chine-gun defenses  when  the  enemy  was  endeavor- 
ing to  drive  our  troops  from  the  town.  During  the 
entire  day  he  was  under  intense  artillery  bombard- 
ment, machine-gun  and  rifle  fire,  and  hand-to-hand 
conflict  with  the  enemy.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
James  L.  Howard,  Hartford,  Conn. 

HOWARD,  ROBERT  P Corporal 

Company  B,  131st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Chippily  Ridge,  France, 
August  9,  1918.  He  displayed  extraordinary  brav- 
ery when  after  being  wounded  by  a  machine-gun 
bullet  and  with  a  piece  of  shrapnel  in  his  lung,  he 
refused  to  be  evacuated.  Stating  that  he  knew 
most  of  the  non-commissioned  officers  in  the  com- 
pany had  been  killed  or  wounded,  he  remained  on 
duty  with  his  men,  setting  an  example  of  cool- 
ness and  courage.  Home  address,  Joe  Howard, 
father,  523  South  Canal  Street,  Natchez,  Miss. 

HOWARD,  WILLIAM Private 

Company  M,  16th  Infantry.    For  extraordinary 


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heroism  in  action  near  Charpentry,  France,  Oc- 
tober 3,  1918.  With  a  rescue  party  of  three  other 
men,  Private  Howard  went  four  hundred  yards  in 
advance  of  our  lines  to  rescue  a  wounded  soldier 
who  had  lain  in  an  exposed  place  before  an  enemy 
machine-gun  post  for  five  days.  The  mission  was 
successfully  performed  in  broad  daylight  under  a 
sweeping  fire  from  enemy  machine  guns.  Home 
address,  Charles  W.  Howard,  Paris,  Ky. 

HOWARD,  WILLIAM  H.  .  First  Lieutenant 
9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion south  of  Soissons,  France,  July  18-19,  1918. 
Lieutenant  Howard  conspicuously  distinguished 
himself  by  his  gallant  actions  in  leading  his  platoon 
through  two  fierce  attacks.  By  his  splendid  ex- 
ample in  facing  enemy  fire,  his  platoon  fought  with 
the  same  qualities  and  succeeded  in  routing  the 
enemy  until  the  final  objective  was  reached.  His 
personal  disregard  of  consequences  to  himself  un- 
der terrific  shell  fire  was  noted  at  all  times  by  his 
men  along  the  line.  Lieutenant  Howard  was 
wounded  just  before  his  objective  was  reached. 
Home  address,  Henry  Howard,  father,  Lockport,  111. 

HOWE,  GEORGE  P.     .      .  First  Lieutenant 

Deceased.  Medical  Officers'  Reserve  Corps,  at- 
tached to  37th  Division,  British  Expeditionary 
Forces.  Although  wounded  in  the  head  on  the 
morning  of  September  28,  1917,  during  the  opera- 
tion on  the  Tower  Hamlest  Spur,  east  of  Ypres,  he 
displayed  conspicuous  courage  and  devotion  in  at- 
tending to  wounded  under  very  heavy  and  contin- 
uous shell  fire,  refusing  to  leave  and  continuing  at 
his  aid  post  until  killed  by  a  shell.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs. 
Marion  Howe,  wife,  154  Beacon  Street,  Boston, 
Mass. 

HOWE,  HARRY  R.  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
101st  Engineers.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  in  the  Bois  de  Lacroisette,  France,  July  14, 
1918.  After  being  badly  burned  on  the  left  hand 
by  the  explosion  of  a  mustard-gas  shell,  he  de- 
clined an  opportunity  to  be  relieved  and  worked 
for  more  than  an  hour  under  heavy  gas  and  high- 
explosive  shell  bombardment,  getting  his  men  out 
of  the  area  of  concentrated  gas.  Unable  to  use  his 
left  hand,  he  remained  on  duty  during  the  July  off- 
ensive. Home  address,  Mrs.  John  H.  Howe,  mo- 
ther, 56  Draver  Avenue,  Mansfield,  Mass. 

HOWE,  MAURICE  W Captain 

167th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Haumont,  France,  September  22,  1918. 
Captain  Howe  commanded  an  early  morning  raid 
on  the  town  of  Haumont,  and  not  only  executed 
the  raid  successfully,  but  returned  alone  a  second 
time  to  the  town  to  be  assured  that  none  of  his  men 
had  been  left  wounded.  He  inflicted  severe  losses 
on  the  enemy  and  took  17  prisoners.  Home  ad- 
dress, Wesley  C.  Howe,  father,  81  Myrtle  Avenue, 
Fitchburg,  Mass. 

HOWE,  WILLIAM  J Private 

Infantry.  Acting  as  company  runner  on  May 
28-30,  1918,  at  Cantigny,  France,  he  showed  excep- 
tional bravery  in  carrying  messages  through  heavy 
shelled  area,  where  he  was  also  a  target  for  snipers. 
Although  rendered  unconscious  by  shell  explosion 
on  one  of  his  trips,  he  continued  on  duty  as  soon  as 
he  regained  consciousness.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Jennie  Howe,  mother,  45  Remsen  Street,  Cohoes, 
N.Y. 

ROWLAND,  HARRY  S Colonel 

138th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Cheppy,  France,  September  26,  1918. 
After  losing  touch  with  his  first  and  second  line 
battalions,  due  to  unusually  heavy  fog,  Colonel 
Rowland,  with  a  mixed  detachment  (partly  non- 
combatant),  penetrated  to  a  point  immediately  in 


front  of  the  German  line  of  resistance.  While  gett- 
ing better  cover  for  his  detachment  under  heavy 
shell  fire  and  direct  machine-gun  fire,  Colonel  How- 
land  was  wounded  in  the  hand  by  a  shell  fragment. 
After  three  hours'  delay,  tanks  arrived,  and  Colonel 
Rowland  advanced  with  his  detachment,  taking  the 
enemy  position  with  many  prisoners.  After  re- 
maining in  the  attack  for  over  seven  hours  he  was 
evacuated  because  of  the  wound  in  his  hand.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  John  C.  McKeon,  aunt,  843  South 
El  Molino  Street,  Pasadena,  Cal. 

ROWLAND,  SYLVESTER  J.  .  .  .  Private 
Company  B,  105th  Infantry.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  east  of  Ronssoy,  France,  Sep- 
tember 29,  1918.  During  the  operations  against 
the  Hindenburg  line  he  left  shelter,  went  forward 
under  heavy  shell  and  machine-gun  fire,  and  suc- 
ceeded in  rescuing  a  wounded  soldier,  thereby  dis- 
playing great  bravery  and  gallantry.  In  perform- 
ing this  act  he  was  wounded.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Sarah  Rowland,  mother,  56  Fourth  Street,  Water- 
ford,  N.  Y. 


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Private  Hoy  saw  a  hand  grenade  dropped 
fficer  of  his  company,  which  endangered 


HOY,  HENRY Private 

Company  A,  132d  Infantry.     For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Forges,  France,  September 
26,1918.    - 
near  an  officer 

not  only  the  officer's  life,  but  also  many  members 
of  the  company  who  were  in  the  vicinity.  Rushing 
to  the  spot,  he  picked  up  the  bomb  and  hurled  it  in 
the  direction  of  the  enemy.  It  exploded  in  the  air 
and  the  lives  of  his  comrades  were  thus  saved  by 
his  act.  Home  address,  Mrs.  James  Hoy,  mother, 
3461  West  Madison  Street,  Chicago,  111. 

HOYT,  RUSSEL  A Corporal 

Deceased.  Company  E,  104th  Infantry.  Dur- 
ing action  April  12,  1918,  he  displayed  courage  and 
self-sacrificing  devotion  to  duty  in  going  to  com- 
munication trench  with  one  comrade  and  holding 
back  advance  of  enemy  through  trench  until  killed 
at  his  post.  Next  of  kin,  William  Hoyt,  father, 
232  Putnam  Avenue,  Cambridge,  Mass. 

HUBBARD,  HAROLD  G.  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Company  C,  115th  Machine  Gun  Battalion. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Ypres,  Bel- 
gium, August  23,  1918.  During  a  heavy  hostile  bom- 
bardment, Sergeant  Hubbard  voluntarily  left  his 
dugout  and  went  through  the  shell  fire  to  the  as- 
sistance of  his  wounded  platoon  commander.  After 
taking  the  officer  to  a  partially  sheltered  position, 
he  ran  400  yards  through  the  barrage  to  secure  a 
litter  and  assisted  the  stretcher  bearer  in  carrying 
the  wounded  officer  to  a  dressing  station.  Home 
address,  T.  L.  Hubbard,  father,  Clinton,  N.  C. 

HUBBARD,  HENRY  G Private 

Company  L,  16th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Cantigny,  France,  June  2, 
1918.  Private  Hubbard  went  forward,  under  in- 
tense machine-gun  and  artillery  fire,  and  assisted 
in  the  removal  of  a  wounded  soldier,  over  a  dis- 
tance of  one  kilometer.  Home  address,  John  J. 
Hubbard,  brother,  R.  F.  D.  Star,  Tallahassee,  Fla. 

HUBBARD,  W.  W.  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Acting  Regimental  Adjutant,  17th  Field  Artillery. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Lironville, 
France,  September  11,  1918.  Although  starting  on 
a  mission  which  would  have  taken  him  away  from 
the  place  of  danger,  Lieutenant  Hubbard  went  to 
the  aid  of  a  wounded  soldier  and  was  himself  sev- 
erely wounded  in  the  head.  Almost  blinded  by 
blood,  he  assisted  the  soldier  to  a  place  of  safety  and 
later  insisted  upon  being  allowed  to  remain  with  the 
regiment.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Kate  Hubbard, 
mother,  Beloit,  Kans. 


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HUDNALL,  JAMES  W Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  G,  120th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt, 
France,  September  29,  1918.  After  being  twice 
wounded,  Sergeant  Hudnall  continued  to  lead  his 
platoon  in  attack,  capturing  two  machine-guns. 
In  later  action  he  received  additional  wounds  which 
caused  his  death.  Next  of  kin,  Miss  Eva  Hudnall. 
sister,  Critz.  Va. 

HUDSON,  BENS Captain 

137th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Varennes  and  Baulney,  France,  Sep- 
tember 26-28,  1918.  Captain  Hudson  personally 
led  an  attack  on  a  machine-gun  nest  which  was 
holding  up  the  advance  and  cap  ured  it,  taking 
nine  prisoners  and  three  guns.  Jn  the  two  follow- 
ing days  he  led  his  battalion  in  attacks  under  dir- 
ect shell  and  machine-gun  fire  until  he  was  wound- 
ed in  the  foot.  As  litter  bearers  were  carrying  him 
to  the  rear,  they  met  a  severely  wounded  soldier, 
whereupon  Captain  Hudson  ordered  the  litter 
bearers  to  carry  the  wounded  soldier  to  the  dressing 
station  while  he  walked.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Ben 
S.  Hudson,  wife,  Fredonia,  Kans. 

HUDSON,  DONALD  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Aviation  Secti9n,  27th  Aero  Squadron.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Fer6-en-Tard- 
enois,  France,  in  August,  1918.  A  protection  pa- 
trol of  which  Lieutenant  Hudson  was  a  member  was 
attacked  by  a  large  formation  of  enemy  planes.  He 
was  separated  from  the  formation  and  forced  to  a 
low  altitude  by  four  enemy  planes  (Fokker  type). 
He  shot  down  one,  drove  off  the  other  three,  and 
started  to  our  lines  with  a  damaged  machine,  but 
was  attacked  by  two  planes.  He  shot  down  both 
of  these  planes  and,  by  great  perseverance  and  de- 
termination, succeeded  in  reaching  our  lines.  Home 
address,  Paul  Hudson,  Washington,  D.  C. 

HUDSON,  HAROLD  A.  .  Sergeant  (First  Class) 
Company  C,  105th  Signal  Battalion.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt, 
France,  September  29,  1918.  Sergeant  Hudson 
and  a  number  of  other  members  of  a  signal  detach- 
ment were  wounded  by  shell  fire  while  proceeding 
through  an  enemy  counterbarrage  to  the  front 
line,  but  disregarding  his  own  injuries  this  soldier 
administered  first  aid  to  his  wounded  comrades  and 
then  extended  a  telephone  line  to  the  advance 
message  center,  and,  with  five  men,  maintained  and 
operated  the  message  center.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Mary  E.  Hudson,  Estherville,  Iowa. 

HUEBNER,  CLARENCE  R.  .  Lieut.  Colonel 
28th  Infantry.  For  three  days  near  Cantigny, 
France,  May  28-30,  1918,  he  withstood  German 
assaults  under  intense  bombardment,  heroically 
exposing  himself  to  fire  constantly  in  order  to  com- 
mand his  battalion  effectively,  and  although  his 
command  lost  half  its  officers  and  30  per  cent  of  its 
men,  he  held  his  position  and  prevented  a  break  in 
the  line  at  that  point.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Martha 
Huebner,  mother,  Buston,  Kans. 

HUELSER,  CHARLES  A.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Machine  Gun  Company,  165th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Landres-et-St. 
Georges,  France,  October  14th,  1918.  Sent  for- 
ward through  terrific  machine-gun  and  artillery 
fire  to  take  command  of  a  platoon  in  the  front 
lines,  he  displayed  marked  personal  courage  and 
heroism,  inspiring  the  men  serving  under  him  by 
his  example  of  fearlessness.  During  a  heavy 
counterattack,  he  showed  great  gallantry,  coolly 
placing  his  guns  where  they  could  best  fire  upon  the 
advancing  enemy,  although  subjected  the  while  to 
intense  enemy  fire.  He  succeeded  in  breaking  up 
the  enemy  attack,  and,  although  wounded  by  a 
machine-gun  bullet,  refused  to  be  evacuated  until 


the  enemy  had  withdrawn.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Mary  M.  Huelser,  mother,  2725  Church  Avenue, 
Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 

HUFF,  CHESTER  RAY  ....  Private 
Medical  Detachment,  310th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Thiaucourt, 
France,  September  17-27,  1918.  During  the  night 
of  September  17,  Private  Huff  gave  proof  of  great 
devotion  to  duty  by  leaving  protection  and  assist- 
ing another  comrade  in  bringing  a  wounded  soldier 
to  safety.  Again,  on  the  morning  of  September  27 
he  left  shelter  and  journeyed  over  500  yards  to  the 
side  of  a  wounded  comrade  through  shell  fire,  carry- 
ing the  victim  to  the  first-aid  station.  Home  ad- 
dress, Henrietta  Young,  19  School  Street,  Augusta, 
Me. 

HUFFSTATER,  LEON  D.  .  .  .  Private 
Deceased.  Company  M,  6th  Regiment,  U.  8. 
M.  C.  During  the  action  at  Bouresche,  France, 
on  June  6,  1918,  he  volunteered  to  leave  shelter 
to  bring  in  wounded,  and  upon  receiving  permis- 
sion to  do  so  he  carried  injured  comrades  through 
artillery  and  machine-gun  fire  at  great  risk  to  his 
own  life.  Homeaddress,  Mrs.  Belle  Haines,  mother, 
R.  F.  D.  3,  Oswego,  N.  Y. 

HUGHES,  FLOYD  A Mechanic 

Deceased.  Company  C,  146th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Montfaucon, 
France,  September  26-30,  1918.  This  soldier  was 
constantly  on  duty  as  a  runner  during  the  offen- 
sive west  of  the  Meuse  River,  many  times  carrying 
messages  through  heavy  machine-gun  and  shell 
fire.  On  September  30,  when  the  enemy  was  re- 
ported to  be  forming  for  a  counterattack  on  the 
left  flank,  Mechanic  Hughes  volunteered  to  take 
the  information  to  the  battalion  commander.  Pass- 
ing through  heavy  shell  fire  he  delivered  the  mes- 
sage in  time  to  enable  the  battalion  commander  to 
protect  the  threatened  flank,  but  he  was  killed  by  a 
shell  on  his  return  trip  to  his  company.  Next  of 
kin,  Mrs.  Catherine  Hughes,  wife,  Canton,  Ohio. 

HUGHES,  GEORGE  D Corporal 

Company  K,  5th  Marines.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne,  France,  October 
4,  1918.  Corporal  Hughes  conducted  a  patrol  to 
the  front,  located  machine-gun  nests  and  gained 
contact  with  the  enemy  under  very  severe  artillery 
and  machine-gun  fire,  and  set  an  example  of  calm- 
ness and  courage  under  these  hazardous  conditions. 
Home  address,  Alice  E.  Hughes,  mother,  209  South 
Thirteenth  Street,  East  Salt  Lake  City,  Utah. 

HUGHES,  GEORGE  E Sergeant 

Company  B,  348th  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Eclisfontaine, 
France,  September  27-30,  1918.  He  was  seriously 
gassed  September  27,  but  refused  to  leave  his  post 
and  continued  working  and  fighting  with  his  com- 
rades under  heavy  shelling  for  three  days  till  com- 
plete exhaustion  forced  him  to  be  evacuated.  Home 
address,  Miss  Marie  L.  Goran,  friend,  223  West 
Fifty-second  Street,  Los  Angeles,  Calif. 

HUGHES,  WILLIAM  E.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  L,  116th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  the  Bultruy  Bois,  France, 
October  15,  1918.  Though  he  had  been  wounded 
in  the  leg  and  ordered  to  be  evacuated,  Private 
Hughes  remained  with  his  company  in  the  advance, 
displaying  marked  fortitude.  Twenty-four  hours 
later  his  leg  had  become  so  stiff  that  he  was  com- 
pelled to  go  to  the  rear.  This  sodier  had  previously 
displayed  marked  courage  by  remaining  with  his 
automatic  rifle  under  heavy  fire,  after  two  members 
of  his  squad  had  become  casualties,  until  he  had 


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•ilenced  an  enemy  machine  gun.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  William  E.  Hughes,  wife,  R.  F.  D.  4, 
Lynchburg,  Va. 

HUGHES,  WILLIAM  J Private 

Company  M,  118th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Brancourt,  France,  October 
8,  1918.  Because  his  company  had  already  suffer- 
ed heavy  casualties  and  he  realized  that  all  men 
possible  were  needed  on  the  firing  line,  he  refused 
to  be  evacuated  when  seriously  wounded,  and  con- 
tinued in  the  advance  till  the  objective  had  been 
reached  and  consolidated  eight  hours  later.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Mary  O.  Hughes,  mother,  Goodhope, 
111. 

HUGO,  JEAN First  Lieutenant 

36th  French  Infantry,  attached  to  28th  United 
States  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion at  Cantigny,  France,  May  28780,  1918.  Dur- 
ing the  attack  and  defense  of  Cantigny,  Lieutenant 
Hugo  showed  utter  disregard  for  personal  danger 
and  in  critical  situations  inspired  great  confidence 
in  those  about  him,  contributing  largely  to  the  suc- 
cessful defense  of  the  sector  against  repeated 
counterattacks.  He  rendered  valuable  assistance 
in  placing  troops  in  their  positions,  and  inspired 
confidence  in  the  men  by  his  coolness.  Home  ad- 
dress, Paris,  France. 

HULBERT,  HENRY  L.  .  .  Marine  Gunner 
5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  At  Chateau-Thierry, 
France,  June  6,  1918,  he  displayed  extraordinary 
heroism  during  attack  on  the  enemy's  lines,  dur- 
ing which  time  he  constantly  exposed  himself  to 
the  enemy's  fire  without  regard  for  personal  danger, 
thereby  assuring  the  delivery  of  supplies.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Victoria  C.  Hulbert,  wife,  Washing- 
ton Park,  Halethorpe  P.  O.,  Md. 

HULETT,  FORREST Private 

Company  F,  116th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Etraye  Ridge,  France,  Oc- 
tober 24,  1918.  Crawling  to  the  aid  of  two  men  who 
had  been  left  when  his  company  withdrew,  Private 
Hulett  was  exposed  to  both  sniper  and  machine- 
gun  fire.  On  reaching  the  side  of  his  comrades  he 
found  them  both  to  be  dead,  after  which  he  made 
his  way  safely  to  our  lines.  Home  address,  Mack 
Hulett,  father,  R.  F.  D.  1,  Fountain,  Mich. 

HULL,  HENRY  G Sergeant 

Company  H,  107th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bony,  France,  September  29, 
1918.  After  being  severely  wounded  in  the  head, 
Sergeant  Hull  reorganized  a  badly  scattered  line 
in  the  midst  of  heavy  shell  and  machine-gun  fire  and 
led  it  into  effective  combat  against  the  enemy.  He 
continued  to  lead  his  men  forward  until  loss  of 
blood  compelled  him  to  place  another  in  command. 
Home  address,  R.  W.  Hull,  father,  70  South  Broad- 
way, White  Plains,  N.  Y. 

HULSART,  C.  RAYMOND  .  .  .  Captain 
llth  Railway  Engineers.  When  an  unarmed 
working  party  under  his  command  were  subjected 
to  a  sudden  German  attack  at  Gouzeaucourt, 
France,  November  30,  1917,  he  displayed  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  going  through  heavy  shell  fire 
to  direct  the  escape  of  his  men,  remaining  under 
fire  until  all  had  left,  and  going  back  into  the  bar- 
rage to  assist  in  carrying  a  wounded  soldier  of  an- 
other unit,  and  returning  into  the  barrage  a  second 
time  to  search  for  a  wounded  British  soldier.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Rosemarie  Hulsart,  wife,  2340  Sev- 
enth Avenue,  New  York  City. 

HULTZEN,  LEE  S.     .      .      .       First  Lieutenant 

311th  Infantry.     For  extraordinary  heroism  in 

action   near    Vieville-en-Hay,    France,    September 

26,  1918.    After  reaching  his  objective  with  a  pla- 


toon of  about  15  men,  Lieutenant  Hultzen  organis- 
ed his  platoon  and  held  it  with  three  captured  Ger- 
man machine-guns.  He  cleaned  out  a  "pill  box" 
and  attacked  a  dozen  of  the  enemy  with  practically 
no  assistance.  Home  address,  C.  H.  Hultzen,  fa- 
ther, 86  West  Main  Street,  Norwich,  N.  Y. 

HUMBIRD,  JOHN  A Captain 

102d  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  at  Marcheville,  France,  Sep- 
tember 26,  1918.  This  officer  displayed  indomit- 
able courage  and  leadership  on  numerous  occas- 
ions during  this  engagement.  Leading  a  small 
group  of  men  through  barbed- wire  entanglements 
in  the  face  of  machine-gun  fire  and  hand  grenades, 
he  cleaned  out  a  trench,  capturing  a  strong  enemy 
machine-gun  emplacement  and  its  entire  crew. 
When  the  town  of  Marcheville  fell  into  our  hands 
he  organized  a  machine-gun  position  under  heavy 
machine-gun  fire,  locating  a  position  for  antiair- 
craft guns,  during  which  time  hostile  planes  were 
flying  low  and  firing  upon  our  troops.  After  the 
recapture  of  Marcheville  by  the  enemy,  he  led  his 
platoon  in  the  counterattack.  Home  address,  T.  J. 
Humbird,  father,  614  Third  Avenue,  Sandpoint, 
Idaho. 

HUMPHREY,  FRANK  H.  .  .  .  Mechanic 
Company  G,  28th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Soissons,  France,  July  19, 
1918.  He  courageously  charged  ahead  with  one 
man  and  attacked  a  machine-gun  nest,  putting  the 
gun  out  of  commission  and  killing  the  gunners.  He 
showed  conspicuous  gallantry  in  action  throughout 
the  whole  attack.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Jessie  Kin- 
dall,  mother,  Churches  Ferry,  N.  Dak. 

HUMPHREY,  RAY  H Major 

Medical  Corps,  130th  Infantry.  For  extraor- 
dinary heroism  in  action  near  the  Bois  de  Sept- 
parges,  France,  October  4,  1918.  Having  just  been 
transferred  to  the  130th  Infantry,  Major  Humph- 
reys (then  Captain)  was  seriously  wounded  in  the 
head  while  on  his  way  to  take  up  his  work  at  the 
regimental  aid  post.  He,  nevertheless,  refused  to 
be  evacuated,  but  continued  on  duty  caring  for  the 
wounded  at  this  place.  He  later  proceeded  under 
severe  artillery  fire  to  the  battalion  aid  post,  where 
he  continued  his  work  under  most  trying  conditions. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Ethel  W.  Humphrey,  wife, 
123  Nanticoke  Street,  Union,  N.  Y. 

HUNT,  CHARLES Private 

4th  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Blanc  Mont  Ridge,  France, 
October  3,  1918.  Detailed  with  two  other  soldiers 
to  undertake  a  dangerous  reconnaissance,  Private 
Hunt  made  his  way  to  the  point  designated  through 
heavy  shell  and  machine-gun  fire.  Neglecting  the 
wound  in  the  back,  he  proceeded  to  his  destina- 
tion and  to  the  dressing  station,  where  he  was  tagg- 
ed for  evacuation.  Regardless  of  his  wound,  he  re- 
turned and  remained  on  duty  until  the  battalion 
was  relieved  on  October  10.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Selm  M.  Hunt,  mother,  White  River  Junction,  Vt. 

HUNT,  DAVID  B Corporal 

Machine  Gun  C9mpany,  101st  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  at  Bourbelin, 
France,  July  16,  1918.  When  an  artillery  barrage 
was  laid  down  on  the  section  of  which  he  was  a 
member,  killing  three  and  wounding  five,  including 
the  section  sergeant  and  corporal,  Corporal  Hunt, 
severely  wounded  himself,  carried  the  sergeant  to 
the  first-aid  station,  returned  to  his  post  through 
the  barrage,  assumed  leadership  of  the  section,  and 
successfully  directed  their  operations  until  he  fell 
from  exhaustion.  Home  address,  M.  O.  Hunt, 
brother,  59  Fourth  Street,  Portland,  Ore. 

HUNT,  HENRY  BOICE     ....        Private 
Company  L,  118th  Infantry.    For  extraordinary 


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heroism  in  action  near  Ramicourt,  France,  October 
8,  1918.  While  the  advance  of  his  company  was 
being  held  up  by  terrific  machine-gun  fire  from  sev- 
eral enemy  nests,  and  after  all  the  members  of  his 
squad  had  become  casualties,  Private  Hunt  made 
his  way  forward  with  his  automatic  rifle.  Under 
a  continual  rain  of  machine-gun  and  shell  fire  he 
operated  his  gun  against  the  enemy  until  the  gun 
jammed,  whereupon  he  took  a  shovel,  rushed  a  ma- 
chine-gun post  75  yards  away,  and  killed  the  gun- 
ner, thereby  enabling  the  continuance  of  the  ad- 
rance.  Home  address,  James  Hunt,  father,  Route 
3,  Chesterfield,  S.  C. 

HUNT,  LEROY  P Captain 

5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For  repeated  acts  of 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne, 
France,  October  3-4,  1918.  After  six  hours  of  severe 
fighting,  Captain  Hunt  and  his  men  succeeded  in 
reducing  a  large  sector  of  trenches  and  machine-gun 
nests,  and  captured  300  prisoners.  On  October  4, 
near  St.  Etienne,  Captain  Hunt  constantly  exposed 
himself  to  enemy  fire  while  leading  his  men  toward 
their  objective.  His  gallant  conduct  gave  his  men 
confidence  to  completely  rout  superior  enemy 
forces,  concentrating  for  a  counter  attack.  Home 
address,  Hazel  O.  Hunt,  1212  O  Street,  Northwest, 
Washington,  D.  C. 

HUNTER,  DANIEL  A.  .  .  First  Sergeant 
Deceased.  67th  Company,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S. 
M.  C.  During  the  attack  at  Chateau-Thierry, 
France,  on  June  6,  1918,  he  fearlessly  exposed  him- 
self and  encouraged  all  men  near  him,  although  he 
himself  was  wounded  three  times.  He  subsequent- 
ly died  of  wounds.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  D.  A.  Hunter, 
wife,  Kittery,  Me. 

HUNTER,  DAVID Captain 

101st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  at  Trugny  Woods,  France,  July  23,  1918. 
Under  terrific  machine-gun  and  sniper  fire,  Cap- 
tain Hunter  (then  Second  Lieutenant)  led  his  bat- 
talion scouts  into  Trugny  Woods,  two  hundred 
yards  ahead  of  the  assaulting  waves,  and  crawling 
to  within  thirty  feet  of  an  enemy  machine-gun 
nest,  killed  or  wounded  every  member  of  the  crew. 
He  then  crawled  from  point  to  point  along  the 
front,  under  intense  fire,  and  noted  the  position  of 
enemy  guns,  returning  with  information  which 
enabled  his  battalion  to  clear  the  woods.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Helen  B.  Hunter,  wife,  222^  South 
Third  Street,  Rockford,  111. 

HUNTER,  FRANK  O'D.  .  First  Lieutenant 
Air  Service,  Pilot,  103d  Aero  Squadron.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  in  the  region  of  Ypres, 
Belgium,  June  2,  1918.  Lieutenant  Hunter,  while 
on  patrol,  alone  attacked  two  enemy  bi-place  planes, 
destroying  one  and  forcing  the  other  to  retire.  In  the 
course  of  the  combat  he  was  wounded  in  the  fore- 
head. Despite  his  injuries  he  succeeded  in  return- 
ing his  damaged  plane  to  his  own  aerodrome.  A 
bronze  oak  leaf,  to  be  worn  with  the  Distinguished 
Service  Cross,  is  awarded  Lieutenant  Hunter,  for 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  in  the  region  of 
Champey,  France,  September  13, 1918.  He,  accom- 
panied by  one  other  mono-place  plane,  attacked  an 
enemy  patrol  of  six  planes.  Despite  numerical  supe- 
riority and  in  a  decisive  combat,  he  destroyed  one 
enemy  plane  and,  with  the  aid  of  his  companion,  forced 
the  others  within  their  own  lines.  A  second  bronze 
oak  leaf  is  awarded  Lieutenant  Hunter  for  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  Verneville,  France, 
September  17,  1918.  Leading  a  patrol  of  three 
planes,  he  attacked  an  enemy  formation  of  eight 
planes.  Although  outnumbered,  they  succeeded 
in  bringing  down  four  of  the  enemy.  Lieutenant 
Hunter  accounted  for  two  of  these.  A  third  bronze 
oak  leaf  is  awarded  Lieutenant  Hunter  for  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  in  the  region  of  Liny- 
devant-Dun,  France.  While  separated  from  his 


patrol  he  observed  an  allied  patrol  of  seven  planes 
(Breguets)  hard  pressed  by  an  enemy  formation  of 
ten  planes  (Fokker  type).  He  attacked  two  of  the 
enemy  that  were  harassing  a  single  Breguet  and  in 
a  decisive  fight  destroyed  one  of  them.  Meanwhile 
five  enemy  planes  approached  and  concentrated 
their  fire  upon  him.  Undaunted  by  their  superior- 
ity, he  attacked  and  brought  down  a  second  plane. 
A  fourth  bronze  oak  leaf  is  awarded  Lieutenant 
Hunter  for  extraordinary  heroism  in  the  region  of 
Bantheville,  France.  While  on  patrol  he  encount- 
ered an  enemy  formation  of  six  mono-place  planes. 
He  immediately  attacked  and  destroyed  one  enemy 
plane  and  forced  the  others  to  disperse  in  confusion. 
Home  address,  John  H.  Hunter,  father,  218  East 
Gaston  Street,  Savannah,  Ga. 

HUNTER,  JONES  W.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Deceased.  Company  G,  9th  Infantry.  He 
showed  himself  to  be  conspicuously  brave  when  at 
Vaux,  France,  June  3,  1918,  although  wounded  by 
a  shell  and  unable  to  carry  ammunition,  for  which 
duty  he  had  been  detailed,  he  went  over  the  top 
with  his  squad  and  fought  heroically  with  it  until 
killed.  Next  of  kin,  J.  W.  Hunter,  father,  205  North 
Clarkson  Street,  Charlotte,  N.  C. 

HUNTER,  ROBERT  L Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  A,  115th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Verdun, 
France,  October  24,  1918.  Disregarding  his  own 
danger  and  encouraging  his  men  by  word  and  ac- 
tion, Sergeant  Hunter  led  his  platoon  in  an  attack 
upon  a  machine-gun  nest  and  was  instantly  killed. 
His  men,  inspired  by  his  heroism,  continued  the  at- 
tack and  captured  the  machine-gun  nest.  Next  of 
kin,  Mrs.  Joseph  M.  Hunter,  818  Appleton  Street, 
Baltimore,  Md. 


HUNTLEY,  JOSEPH  R Private 

Company  I,  104th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  east  of  Belleau,  France,  July  21, 
1918.  Under  the  leadership  of  an  officer  he  and 
Private  Charles  E.  Richardson  charged  a  machine- 
gun  nest,  captured  two  guns,  and  killed  or  captured 
12  men.  Home  address,  Mrs.  D.  Sullivan,  guard- 
ian, 101  Baldwin  Street,  Winchester,  Mass. 

HUNTON,  ORAMELL  E.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Deceased.  U.  S.  Ambulance  Service.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  northwest  of  Som- 
mepy,  St.  Etienne,  France,  October  4,  1918.  Pri- 
vate Hunton  showed  conspicuous  courage  and  de- 
votion to  duty  in  evacuating  the  wounded  under  the 
most  trying  conditions.  He  made  repeated  trips 
in  plain  view  of  enemy  observers  over  roads  under 
continuous  shell  fire.  He  was  killed  by  a  shell  frag- 
ment while  standing  beside  his  car  at  an  advanced 
post.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  E.  Barber,  251  High  Street, 
Portland,  Me. 

HUPMAN,  LOCKERN  ....  Sergeant 
Company  L,  6th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Frapelle,  France,  August  17, 
1918.  After  his  platoon  commander  had  fallen  he 
took  command  of  his  platoon  and  led  it  to  its  ob- 
jective through  a  heavy  enemy  barrage,  although 
himself  twice  wounded.  Home  address,  Nathaniel 
Hupman,  brother,  421  Steinway  Avenue,  Long 
Island  City,  N.  Y. 

HURDLE,  WILLIAM  G Private 

Machine  Gun  Company  No.  3,  370th  Infantry. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Ferme  la 
Folie,  France,  September  30,  1918.  While  under 
heavy  enemy  fire  Private  Hurdle  volunteered  and 
accompanied  by  another  soldier,  rescued  a  wounded 
comrade  from  an  exposed  position.  He  also  per- 
formed valuable  service  as  liaison  agent,  and  under 
very  heavy  fire  succeeded  in  cases  where  others  had 


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failed.     Home  address,  William  B.  Hurdle,  father, 
Box  74,  Drivers,  Va. 

HURLEY,  FRANCIS  E Corporal 

Company  E,  101st  Infantry.  He  took  part  in  a 
daring  raid  into  the  enemy's  lines  in  the  region  of 
Grand  Pont-Moulin  Rouge  on  the  night  of  February 
28,  1918.  He  showed  great  valor  and  fearlessness, 
and  particularly  distinguished  himself  by  leading 
the  patrol  into  a  German  dugout,  whose  occupants 
had  refused  to  surrender,  and  from  which  16  pris- 
oners were  taken.  Home  address,  D.  A.  Hurley, 
father,  168  Lebanon  Street,  Maiden,  Mass. 

HURLEY,  PAUL  THOMAS  .  .  .  Private 
Company  H,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Vierzy, 
France,  July  19,  1918.  He  displayed  exceptional 
bravery  in  charging  three  machine-guns  with  the 
aid  of  a  small  detachment  of  his  comrades,  killing 
the  crews  and  capturing  the  guns,  which  were  im- 
mediately turned  on  the  Germans,  thereby  opening 
the  line  for  the  advance  of  his  company,  which  had 
been  held  up  by  the  enemy's  fire.  Home  address, 
Joseph  W.  Hurley,  21  Crickett  Street,  Ardmore,  Pa. 

HURLEY,  PHILIP  H.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Infantry,  U.  S.  Reserve,  attached  to  83d  Com- 
pany, 6th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  In  the  Bois  de 
Belleau,  France,  on  June  6,  1918,  he  displayed 
coolness,  judgment,  and  utter  fearlessness,  in  lead- 
ing his  platoon  to  its  objective  under  heavy  fire. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Christine  Hurley,  wife,  Mil- 
ford,  Conn. 

HURST,  WILLIAM  E.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  G,  126th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Juvigny,  France,  August 
27,  1918.  Upon  being  sent  with  a  message  under 
heavy  machine-gun  fire  to  a  platoon  commander, 
Private  Hurst  found  the  latter  lying  wounded. 
Unassisted,  he  carried  the  officer  to  a  shell  hole, 
bound  up  his  wound,  and  returned  to  his  company 
commander  with  important  information.  Home 
address,  Samuel  L.  Hurst,  brother,  204  PUgrim 
Avenue,  Highland  Park,  Mich. 

HUSBANDS,  WILLIAM  D.  .  .  .  Private 
Company  K,  38th  Infantry-  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Fismes,  France,  August  10, 
1918.  Private  Husbands,  with  one  other  soldier, 
volunteered  and  went  to  the  rescue  of  a  wounded 
man  from  another  regiment  and  returned  through 
heavy  machine-gun  and  shell  fire,  bringing  the 
wounded  man  to  his  own  trench.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Hattie  Husbands,  mother.  Route  2,  Arka- 
delphia,  Ark. 

HUSSEY,  JOHN Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  I,  325th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  St.  Juvin, 
France,  October  16,  1918.  After  his  platoon  leader 
had  become  a  casualty,  he  led  his  platoon  forward 
with  great  bravery,  under  intense  direct  fire  from  a 
machine-gun  nest,  being  killed  while  in  the  attack. 
Next  of  kin,  Nellie  Hussey,  aunt,  508  Hampden 
Street,  Holyoke,  Mass. 

HUSTED,  CHESTER  S Private 

Deceased.  Company  D,  6th  Machine  Gun  Bat- 
talion, U.  S.  M.  C.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Blanc  Mont,  France,  October  5,  1918. 
Displaying  great  courage  and  disregard  for  his  own 
safety,  Private  Husted  volunteered  to  carry  an 
important  message  through  a  heavy  machine-gun 
barrage,  losing  his  life  in  attempting  to  carry  out 
this  mission.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  E.  M.  Husted, 
mother,  611  East  Eighth  Street,  Corona,  Calif. 

HUTCHCRAFT,  REUBEN  B.     .      .         Captain 
Deceased.     166th  Infantry.     For  extraordinary 


heroism  in  action  near  Sedan,  France,  November  7, 
1918.  Captain  Hutchcraft  personally  took  com- 
mand of  a  platoon  of  his  company  which  was  de- 
signated as-  advance  guard  and  led  his  patrol  to  the 
most  advanced  point  reached  by  any  of  our  troops 
during  the  engagement.  He  was  killed  while  mak- 
ing reconnaissance  within  30  yards  of  enemy  ma- 
chine guns.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Reuben  B.  Hutch- 
craft,  mother,  Paris,  Ky. 

HUTH,  ALBERT  A Corporal 

Deceased.  Company  H,  319th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Immecourt, 
France,  November  1,  1918.  Corporal  Huth  volun- 
tarily advanced  three  times  against  an  enemy  ma- 
chine-gun stronghold,  which  was  holding  up  his 
platoon's  advance.  He  was  wounded  during  his 
last  attempt,  but  his  act  enabled  his  platoon  to  ad- 
vance and  capture  25  of  the  enemy,  who  were  con- 
cealed nearby.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Fredericka  Huth, 
mother,  20  Kelbs  Way,  Pittsburgh,  Pa. 

HUTSON,  GEORGE  R Private 

Battery  B,  76th  Field  Artillery.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  le  Channel,  France,  July 
28,  1918.  After  he,  himself,  his  commanding  officer, 
and  32  comrades  had  been  wounded  by  a  bomb 
from  an  enemy  plane,  Private  Hutson  remained  at 
his  post,  assisted  in  laying  his  piece,  and  directing 
fire  on  the  enemy.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Sarah 
Casey,  mother,  525  North  Broad  Street,  Knoxville, 
Tenn. 

HUTTO,  JOHNB Sergeant 

Headquarters  Company,  167th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Beuvardes, 
France,  July  29,  1918.  He  voluntarily  left  his  37 
MM  gun  section,  which  was  attached  to  the  re- 
serve battalion,  in  order  to  accompany  another 
section  into  action  against  the  enemy  machine-gun 
nests  which  were  sweeping  our  lines  with^heavy 
fire.  When  his  platoon  commander  was  wounded 
shortly  afterward,  he,  with  another  soldier,  made 
his  way  under  heavy  shell  and  machine-gun  fire  to 
where  the  officer  lay  and  after  administering  first 
aid  carried  him  to  a  place  of  safety.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Millie  B.  Hutto,  mother,  2312  Bessemer 
Boulevard,  Birmingham,  Ala. 

HYDE,  JAMES Sergeant 

Company  B,  7th  Infantry.  In  the  Bois  de  Bell- 
eau, on  June  20,  1918,  he  went  out  into  the  open 
under  heavy  machine-gun  fire  to  carry  in  a  wound- 
ed man.  Being  unable  to  pick  him  up,  he  lay  down, 
pulled  the  man  on  his  back,  and  crawled  to  his  posi- 
tion. Home  address,  Mrs.  Lena  Hands,  sister,  291 
East  Main  Street,  Amsterdam,  N.  Y. 

HYMAN,  ERNEST Private 

Deceased.  Machine  Gun  Company,  120th  In- 
fantry. For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Bellicourt,  France,  September  29,  1918.  Becoming 
separated  from  his  organization  in  the  smoke  and 
fog,  Private  Hyman  joined  another  soldier  and  was 
instrumental  in  breaking  up  three  machine-gun 
nests  and  capturing  four  prisoners.  After  reaching 
the  objective,  he  volunteered  and  accompanied  a  re- 
connaissance patrol  600  yards  beyond  the  line  to 
make  sure  that  the  valley  was  clear  of  the  enemy. 
Private  Hyman  was  later  killed  in  action.  Next  of 
kin,  Mrs.  J.  E.  Hyman,  mother,  Route  1,  Palmyra, 
N.  C. 


HYMAN,  WILLIAM  P. 
Deceased.    166th  Infantry. 


Second  Lieutenant 
After  the  capture  of 


Scringes  et  Nesles,  France,  on  July  29,  1918,  by  the 
organization  of  which  he  was  a  part,  and  while  hold- 
ing a  portion  of  the  town  with  his  platoon,  he  found 
that  one  of  his  men  was  missing.  Being  told  that 
the  man  was  wounded  and  lay  beyond  a  hedge  at 
the  edge  of  the  village,  he  unselfishly  attempted  to 


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locate  the  wounded  man,  was  caught  in  direct  ma- 
chine-gun fire,  and  killed.  Next  of  kin,  L.  T.  Hy- 
man,  Iowa  Falls,  Iowa. 

IGOU,  PAUL Sergeant 

Company  K,  117th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Beaurevoir,  France,  October 
7, 1918.  After  having  been  severely  wounded  in  the 
knee,  Sergeant  Igou  remained  in  command  of  his 
platoon.  During  the  destructive  fire  he  established 
his  headquarters  in  a  shell  hole,  and,  by  means  of 
runners,  maintained  liaison  and  directed  the  at- 
tack. During  a  strong  counterattack  by  the  enemy 
he  skillfully  commanded  his  platoon  and  repulsed 
the  attack.  He  remained  on  duty  for  24  hours  after 
being  wounded.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Fannie  Igou, 
mother,  Farleigh  Street,  East  Chattanooga,  Tenn. 

IHRKE,  ALBERT  L.  J Private 

Company  B,  47th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Sergy,  France,  August  1, 
1918.  Private  Ihrke  displayed  great  courage  and 
devotion  to  duty  by  remaining  in  an  exposed  posi- 
tion under  heavy  machine-gun  and  shell  fire  to 
cover  the  withdrawal  of  his  company.  Home  ad- 
dress, Fred  Ihrke,  father,  Route  4,  Mayville,  Mich. 

IMHOFF,  HARRY  E Sergeant 

Company  D,  21st  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Vi6ville, 
France,  November  1,  1918.  During  a  heavy  bar- 
rage of  high-explosive  and  gas  shells  he  assisted  an 
officer  to  give  first  aid  to  a  wounded  officer  and  two 
soldiers  after  the  platoon  had  withdrawn  from  the 
position.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Christiana  Imhoff, 
mother.  19  Butler  Street,  Millvale,  Pa. 

INGALLS,  JOHN  J Corporal 

Company  G,  6th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  Wound- 
ed in  the  assault  on  machine-gun  positions  in  the 
Bois  de  Belleau,  France,  on  June  6,  1918,  he  refused 
to  be  evacuated,  but  assisted  in  the  evacuation  of 
the  wounded,  thereby  displaying  great  qualities  of 
self-sacrifice  and  devotion  to  duty.  Home  address, 
Walter  W.  Ingalls,  R.  F.  D.  2,  Maquoketa,  Iowa. 

INGALLS,  RAY  L.  H Sergeant 

Battery  E,  llth  Field  Artillery.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  Laneuville,  France,  No- 
vember 6-7,  1918.  Sergeant  Ingalls  displayed  con- 
spicuous leadership  in  handling  his  section  under 
heavy  shell  fire.  When  he  was  wounded  by  a  burst- 
ing shell  he  first  ascertained  the  damage  done  to  his 
section  by  the  shell  before  proceeding  to  the  dress- 
ing station,  taking  another  wounded  man  with  him. 
Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Frances  Ingalls,  mother,  Lu- 
bec,  Me. 

INGERSOLL,  HARRY  ....  Captain 
Deceased.  313th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Montfaucon,  France,  Sep- 
tember 26,  1918.  He  showed  absolute  disregard  for 
personal  danger  in  leading  his  company  in  an  attack 
against  an  enemy  position,  strongly  intrenched  and 
protected  by  barbed-wire  entanglements.  Although 
he  was  killed  at  the  enemy  wire  by  machine-gun 
fire,  his  men,  inspired  by  his  courage,  carried  on  the 
attack  and  took  the  enemy  position,  which  had  been 
holding  up  the  advance.  Next  of  kin,  Charles  E. 
Ingersoll,  father,  1815  Walnut  Street,  Philadelphia, 
Pa. 

INGOLD,  WILLIAM  J Sergeant 

C9mpany  H,  26th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Cantigny,  France,  June  3, 
1918.  While  posting  a  listening  post,  he  encoun- 
tered a  hostile  patrol  of  about  forty  men;  he  at- 
tacked the  Germans,  although  armed  only  with 
a  pistol;  and,  killing  an  officer  and  one  soldier, 
routed  the  enemy.  Carrying  the  body  of  the  officer, 
he  had  just  returned  to  our  lines  when  a  raid  was 


attempted  by  the  Germans.  Running  to  the  scene 
of  action,  he  killed  two  more  Germans,  aiding 
materially  in  routing  the  raiding  party.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Mary  Ingold,  mother,  311  Eleventh 
Street,  Altoona,  Pa. 


INGRAM.  ISAAC  F Corporal 

Company  I,  116th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Samogneux,  France,  October 
15, 1918.  Corporal  Ingram  advanced  alone  and  with 
his  automatic  rifle  silenced  a  hostile  machine-gun 
whose  fire  was  holding  up  the  line.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Flem  Ingram,  Ferrum,  Va. 

INGRAM,  LEE  H Sergeant 

Company  G,  105th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  east  of  Ronssoy,  France,  Septem- 
ber 19,  1918.  During  the  operations  against  the 
Hindenburg  line  he  left  shelter  and  went  forward 
under  heavy  shell  and  machine-gun  fire  and  rescued 
five  wounded  soldiers.  In  performing  this  gallant 
act,  Sergeant  Ingram  and  another  soldier  attacked 
an  enemy  dugout,  killing  two  of  the  enemy,  and 
taking  one  prisoner.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Binda 
Ingram,  mother,  16  Walnut  Street,  Gloversville,  N. 

INKS,  CHARLES  L Sergeant 

Company  K,  lllth  Infantry.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  at  Fismette,  France,  August 
12.  1918.  Upon  his  own  initiative,  Sergeant  Inks 
crawled  thirty-five  yards  in  advance  of  the  line 
under  the  most  intense  machine-gun  fire  to  where 
a  wounded  soldier  lay,  carrying  him  to  shelter  and 
administering  first  aid  treatment,  thereby  saving 
his  life.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Rose  Inks,  mother, 
254  Addison  Street,  Pittsburgh,  Pa. 

INMAN,  LEONW Sergeant 

Company  F,  5th  Marines.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Blanc  Mont,  France,  Octo- 
ber 4,  1918.  Sergeant  Inman  led  his  platoon  in  at- 
tack, setting  an  example  by  keeping  several  yards 
in  advance  of  the  men.  He  also  assisted  in  dressing 
the  wounds  of  members  of  his  platoon  under  ma- 
chine-gun and  artillery  fire.  After  being  wounded, 
he  remained  with  his  platoon  until  ordered  to  leave 
by  the  medical  officer.  Home  address,  Lillian  In- 
man, mother,  Sauk  Rapids,  Minn. 


INMAN,  PERCY  E. 


Second  Lieutenant 


13th  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Madeline  Farm,  France,  Oc- 
tober 13,  1918.  Lieutenant  Inman  was  seriously 
wounded  while  making  a  reconnaissance  under  a 
heavy  fire,  but  returned  with  his  report.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  P.  E.  Inman,  wife,  181  Main  Avenue 
Gardiner,  Me. 

INNES,  THOMAS Private 

Company  K,  109th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Agnan,  France,  July  16, 
1918.  Wounded  during  an  attack,  he  returned  to 
the  line  after  having  his  wound  dressed,  and,  though 
incapacitated  for  using  a  rifle,  assisted  in  carrying 
wounded  soldiers  from  the  field,  subjected  the  while 
to  intense  machine-gun  and  artillery  fire,  until  he 
was  exhausted  and  ordered  to  the  rear.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Mary  Innes,  wife,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

INSLEY,  HARRY  B Private 

Company  C,  115th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Sivry,  France,  October  8, 
1918.  Working  his  way  over  ground  swept  by  ma- 
chine-gun fire,  he  attacked  an  enemy  machine-gun 
which  was  harassing  our  advance  from  the  rear,  shot 
one  of  the  crew,  mortally  wounded  the  gunner,  and 
returned  to  his  command  with  the  enemy  gun. 
Home  address,  Miss  Molly  M.  Insley,  Wingate,  Md. 


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IRBY,  SPIRLEY Private 

Company  H,  370th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Beaume,  France,  November  8, 
1918.  Private  Irby  carried  messages  to  the  various 
units  in  bis  vicinity  under  severe  enemy  fire.  He 
was  badly  wounded  while  in  the  performance  of  this 
duty.  Home  address,  Robert  Irby,  father,  R.  F.  D. 
1,  Box  22,  Blackstone,  Va. 

IRELAND,  RUTHERFORD  .  .  .  Captain 
106th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  St.  Souplet,  France,  October  18,  1918.  He 
continued  to  lead  his  battalion  in  attack,  although 
suffering  great  pain  from  a  wound  caused  by  shell 
fire.  After  being  ordered  to  the  dressing  station,  he 
had  his  wound  dressed  without  waiting  to  have  the 
shrapnel  removed,  returning  to  his  battalion,  and 
remaining  on  duty  for  two  days.  Home  address,  W. 
De  F.  Ireland,  brother,  556  Hancock  Street,  Brook- 
lyn, N.  Y. 

IRONS,  BENJAMIN  G.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Medical  Detachment,  311th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Vieville-en-Haye, 
France,  September  25-26,  1918.  Private  Irons,  with 
another  soldier,  advanced  to  an  exposed  position, 
and  while  administering  first  aid  to  a  wounded  man 
the  three  were  suddenly  surrounded  and  captured 
by  a  party  of  the  enemy.  While  being  taken  toward 
the  German  lines,  Private  Irons  and  his  companion 
attacked  their  captors  and  succeeded  in  freeing 
themselves,  at  the  same  time  capturing  two  Ger- 
mans, whom  they  brought  to  battalion  headquar- 
ters, together  with  the  wounded  man.  Home  ad- 
dress, Eden  B.  Irons,  father,  Silverton,  N.  J. 

IRONS,  JOHN  K.     . Corporal 

Company  K,  llth  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bois  St.  Claude,  in  the  St. 
Mihiel  salient,  France,  September  12,  1918.  After 
being  wounded  in  the  foot  by  a  machine-gun  bullet 
and  later  in  the  leg  by  shrapnel,  he  continued  in  the 
advance  of  his  squad  all  that  day,  without  medical 
attention  other  than  his  own  first  aid,  thereby  dis- 
playing exceptional  courage  and  devotion  to  duty. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Harry  Crowley,  sister,  317  Six- 
teenth Street,  Monaca,  Pa. 

IRRGANG,  ANDREW  ....  Corporal 
Machine  Gun  Company,  120th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Ballincourt, 
France,  September  29,  1918.  After  he  had  become 
separated  from  the  rest  of  the  platoon,  Corporal 
Irrgang  kept  his  squad  together  and  broke  up  a  ma- 
chine-gun post,  capturing  the  gunners  and  the  gun. 
As  his  own  gun  had  become  disabled,  he  turned  the 
captured  gun  around  and  fired  1,000  rounds  from  it, 
covering  the  advance  of  the  infantry.  He  then  con- 
tinued to  lead  his  squad  forward  under  terrific  ar- 
tillery and  machine-gun  fire.  Home  address,  Cas- 
par Irrgang,  father,  Route  1,  Spades,  Ind. 

IRVING,  LIVINGSTON  GILSON         .      .     . 

First  Lieutenant 

Aviation  Section,  103d  Aero  Pursuit  Squadron. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Banthe- 
ville,  France,  October  10,  1918.  Accompanied  by 
another  pilot,  Lieutenant  Irving  attacked  an  enemy 
formation  of  11  planes,  four  of  which  were  above 
him.  In  spite  of  the  great  odds,  he  dived  into  the 
lower  formation,  and  after  a  sharp  combat  destroy- 
ed one  plane,  and  with  the  aid  of  his  companion 
forced  a  second  plane  to  earth.  Home  address,  S.  C. 
Irving,  father,  1322  Shattuck  Avenue,  Berkeley, 
Calif. 

ISAACS,  JOSEPH Private 

Company  N,  125th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  northeast  of  Jaulgonne,  near  Ser- 
gy,  France,  July  31,  1918.  Although  wounded  in 
the  head,  he  crawled  from  within  100  feet  of  the 


German  line  back  to  his  own  line,  150  yards  distant, 
carrying  a  more  severely  wounded  comrade  on  bis 
back.  Home  address,  Miss  Margaret  Isaacs,  sister, 
Box  165,  Manistique,  Mich. 


ISRAEL,  FREDERICK 


Second  Lieutenant 


5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne,  France,  October 
4,  1918.  Lieutenant  Israel  twice  volunteered  and 
carried  messages  to  the  front  line  along  a  road  swept 
by  machine-gun  and  shell  fire.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Flora  H.  Israel,  wife,  1416  R  Street  Northwest, 
Washington,  D.  C. 

IVES,  EDWIN  B First  Lieutenant 

9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Blanc  Mont  Ridge,  France,  October  3, 
1918.  He  volunteered  and  carried  an  important 
message  from  battalion  to  regimental  headquarters 
through  heavy  machine-gun  and  artillery  fire  and 
returned  with  an  answer.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Amelia  Ives,  wife,  123  College  Street,  Salina,  Kans. 

JACK,  DANIEL  L Private 

Company  F,  362d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  the  Scheldt  River,  Belgium, 
October  31,  1918.  When  the  advance  of  the  front 
line  was  held  up  by  fire  from  a  machine-gun  nest  300 
yards  to  the  front,  Private  Jack,  with  two  others, 
crossed  the  open  field  in  the  face  of  fire  from  enemy 
artillery,  machine-guns,  and  snipers.  Charging  the 
nest,  they  killed  two  of  the  crew,  wounded  two  oth- 
ers, and  captured  five,  together  with  the  gun. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Emma  J.  Jack,  mother,  R.  R. 
1,  Geneva,  Ind. 


JACKSON,  BURNWELL  C. 


Private 


Deceased.  Company  F,  16th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Soissons,  France, 
July  19,  1918.  He,  alone,  captured  a  machine-gun, 
killed  two  of  the  crew,  and  took  the  remaining  three 
prisoners.  Later  in  the  same  day  he  was  killed 
while  making  a  similar  attempt.  Next  of  kin,  Jesse 
L.  Jackson,  brother,  R.  F.  D.  4,  Kingston,  N.  C. 

JACKSON,  FRANKLYN  J.  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  106th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  east  of  Ronssoy,  France,  Septem- 
ber 27,  1918.  During  the  operations  against  the 
Hindenburg  line  Lieutenant  Jackson,  trench-mortar 
officer  of  his  regiment,  twice  volunteered  to  go  for- 
ward under  heavy  shell  and  machine-gun  fire  on  a 
personal  reconnaissance.  While  gallantly  and  cour- 
ageously engaged  in  the  second  reconnaissance  he 
was  killed.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Elizabeth  S.  Jackson, 
mother,  505  Clinton  Avenue,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 

JACKSON,  GEORGE  C Sergeant 

Company  M,  16th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Fleville,  France,  October  2, 
1918.  His  platoon  becoming  disorganized  by  enemy 
artillery  fire,  Sergeant  Jackson  halted  his  men,  re- 
organized them  under  the  heavy  fire  and  resumed 
the  advance.  Later  he  borrowed  an  automatic  rifle 
from  one  of  the  men  in  his  platoon,  and,  firing  it 
from  his  hip,  advanced  on  an  enemy  machine-gun, 
killing  two  members  of  the  crew  and  capturing  an- 
other. Home  address,  Mrs.  Alice  F.  Williams,  sis- 
ter, 312  West  Twenty-first  Street,  Fort  Worth,  Tex. 

JACKSON,  HORATIO  N Major 

Medical  Corps,  313th  Infantry.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  Montfaucon,  France, 
September  26-29,  1918.  Constantly  working  in  the 
face  of  heavy  machine-gun  and  shell  fire,  Major 
Jackson  was  most  devoted  in  his  attention  to  the 
wounded,  always  present  in  the  line  of  advance,  dir- 
ecting the  administering  of  first  aid,  and  guiding  the 
work  of  litter  bearers.  He  remained  on  duty  until 
severely  wounded  by  high-explosive  shells,  when  he 


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was  obliged  to  evacuate.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Hor- 
atio N.  Jackson,  wife,  158  South  Willard,  Burling- 
ton. Vt. 

JACKSON,  JAMES  ....  First  Sergeant 
Company  K,  31st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Consenvoye,  France,  Octo- 
ber 11,  1918.  Advancing  with  a  few  companions 
through  the  enemy  barrage,  he  attacked  a  machine- 
gun  emplacement  which  had  been  inflicting  heavy 
casualties,  and  captured  the  enemy  gun  and  17  pris- 
oners. His  personal  heroism  was  an  inspiration  to 
those  with  him.  Home  address,  Charles  Jackson, 
534  Fifth  Street.  Calumet.  Mich. 

JACKSON,  RUFUS  B.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
370th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Farm  La  Follie,  France,  September  28, 
1918.  Having  been  ordered  to  use  his  Stokes  mor- 
tars in  wiping  out  machine-gun  nests,  which  had 
been  resisting  the  advance  of  his  company,  Lieuten- 
ant Jackson  made  a  personal  reconnaissance  by 
crawling  to  the  enemy's  lines  to  locate  the  nests. 
Accomplishing  his  purpose,  he  returned  and  directed 
the  fire,  silencing  the  guns.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Mary  J.  Jackson,  mother,  912  East  Thirteenth 
Street,  Des  Moines,  Iowa. 

JACKSON,  WILLIAM Sergeant 

9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Blanc  Mont  Ridge,  France,  October  3-9, 
1918.  While  acting  as  battalion  runner,  Sergeant 
Jackson,  regardless  of  personal  danger,  many  times 
volunteered  and  carried  messages  under  the  most 
intense  shell  fire,  thereby  greatly  assisting  in  main- 
taining liaison  with  other  units.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  William  Jackson,  mother,  143  South  Carolina 
Avenue,  Atlantic  City,  N.  J. 

JACOBS,  WENDELL  W Private 

Company  C,  341st  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  in  the  Bois  de 
Bantheville,  France,  October  30,  1918.  When  six 
men  of  his  section  were  wounded  and  his  own  hand 
was  partly  severed  by  a  shell  fragment,  Private 
Jacobs  had  another  soldier  sever  his  hand  with  a 
pocket-knife  and  then  bandage  it.  While  in  this 
condition  he  assisted  other  wounded  soldiers  in 
every  way  possible  before  proceeding  to  the  first-aid 
station,  whence  he  was  evacuated  to  the  hospital. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Kate  W.  Jacobs,  mother,  Box 
44,  Carbondale,  Colo. 

JACOBSON,  A Captain 

French  Army.  Attached  42d  Division,  Head- 
quarters 67th  Field  Artillery  Brigade.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  the  Ourcq  River, 
France,  July  26  to  August  2,  1918.  When  our  ad- 
vance was  held  up  by  stubborn  resistance  of  the 
enemy  in  the  Bois  Brule,  Captain  Jacobson  person- 
ally took  a  telephone  to  a  point  less  than  300  meters 
from  the  enemy's  lines  and  so  directed  the  fire  of  our 
artillery  as  to  compel  the  evacuation  of  the  Bois. 
He  was  under  continuous  shell  fire  while  performing 
this  mission.  On  August  2,  when  the  regiment  had 
lost  contact  with  the  enemy,  he  went  forward  with 
a  small  party,  at  great  risk  of  his  own  life,  and  de- 
veloped the  enemy's  line.  Home  address,  Mrs.  A. 
Jacobson,  wife,  48  Rue  Pergolese,  Paris. 

JACOBSON,  WILLIAM  ....  Private 
Company  D,  23d  Infantry.  On  June  6,  1918, 
near  Chateau-Thierry,  France,  he  perseveringly 
continued  his  work  throughout  the  night  as  a  run- 
ner under  heavy  fire,  after  having  his  nose  shot  off, 
in  order  to  maintain  communication.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  J.  G.  Jacobson,  5528  Prairie  Avenue, 
Chicago,  111. 

JACOBSON,  WILLIAM  A Private 

Deceased.    Medical  Detachment,  128th  Infantry. 


For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Cesnes, 
France,  October  7,  1918.  When  his  battalion  was 
forced  to  retire  under  heavy  artillery  and  machine- 
gun  fire,  Private  Jacobson  went  out  in  front  of  the 
line,  administering  first  aid  and  bringing  in  the 
wounded  who  had  been  left  lying  in  exposed  posi- 
tions. While  so  engaged  he  received  two  wounds, 
the  second  of  which  caused  his  death  before  he 
reached  the  aid  sta^n.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Jacob 
Jacobson,  mother,  Viroqua,  Wis. 

JACQUES,  LEO  P.  T Sergeant 

Company  L,  104th  Infantry.  During  the  action 
of  April  10,  1918,  he  displayed  courage,  coolness, 
and  spirit  of  self-sacrifice  in  voluntarily  going 
through  shell-swept  area  to  bring  back  wounded  to 
a  place  of  safety,  carrying  one  wounded  man  more 
than  50  yards  under  heavy  shell  fire.  Home  ad- 
dress, L.  C.  Jacques,  father,  32  Lincoln  Street, 
Greenfield,  Mass. 

JACQUIN,  ALFRED  ....  Lieutenant 
Engineers,  French  Army,  attached  to  7th  U.  8. 
Engineers.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action 
near  Dun-sur- Meuse  and  Brieulles,  France,  Novem- 
ber 1-3,  1918.  Lieutenant  Jacquin  voluntarily 
patrolled  the  banks  of  the  Meuse  River  day  and 
night  under  machine-gun  and  shell  fire,  locating 
enemy  machine  guns  and  artillery,  determining  the 
damage  to  bridges,  and  obtaining  data  for  the  lo- 
cation and  construction  of  pontoon  bridges.  Dur- 
ing the  construction  of  these  bridges,  by  means  of 
which  the  heights  overlooking  the  Meuse  were  reach 
and  stormed,  this  officer  remained  constantly  at 
the  bridges  under  heavy  fire,  directing  the  work 
with  the  highest  courage  and  technical  skill.  Home 
address  not  given. 

JAGER,  HOLGER Corpora 

Company  A,  101st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  north  of  Verdun,  France,  October 
27,  1918.  Corporal  Jager  continued  to  carry  mes- 
sages after  being  wounded  in  the  back  by  a  machine- 
gun  bullet,  until  he  was  again  wounded  by  a  burst- 
ing shell  so  seriously  that  his  evacuation  was  neces- 
sary. Home  address,  Mrs.  Dagne  Jager,  mother, 
12  Tileston  Street,  Boston,  Mass. 

JAMES,  BENJAMIN  .  .  .  First  Sergeant 
Battery  A,  101st  Field  Artillery.  Durung  the 
action  of  April  21,  1918,  when  a  shell  struck  the 
gunpit  of  a  battery,  although  seriously  wounded  in 
the  chest  and  legs  by  fragments,  he  immediately 
obtained  stretchers  for  the  other  men,  doing  every- 
thing possible  for  their  comfort  until  he  fell.  He 
declined  medical  attention  until  all  others  had  been 
looked  after,  setting  a  splendid  example  of  self-sacri- 
fice. Home  address,  Charles  L.  James,  father,  52 
Brown  Street,  Brookline,  Mass. 

JAMES,  DARL  8 Captain 

110th  Engineers.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Baulny,  Meuse,  France,  September  29- 
30,  1918.  Although  severely  wounded  within  a  few 
moments  from  the  start  of  the  engagement,  he  re- 
fused to  be  evacuated,  but  remained  in  command  of 
his  company  and  in  addition,  throughout  the  day, 
assisted  in  reorganizing  scattered  elements.  On 
September  30,  during  two  counterattacks,  he  super- 
vised the  resistance  of  his  sector  in  spite  of  his  weak- 
ened condition,  and  continually  inspired  his  com- 
mand, by  his  disregard  of  machine-gun  and  artillery 
fire.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Darl  S.  James,  wife,  1233 
Granville  Avenue,  Chicago,  111. 

JAMES,  JESSE  A Sergeant 

C9mpany  L,  4th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Les  Evaux,  France,  July  13, 
1918.  After  many  attempts  to  get  patrols  across 
the  Marne  had  failed,  Sergeant  James  alone  swam 
the  river,  taking  with  him  a  wire,  by  which  a  boat 


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containing  two  of  his  comrades  was  drawn  across, 
without   attracting  the   attention   of  the   enemy. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Nanny  Petti  John,  mother,  Oak- 
1  and.  Okla. 

JAMES,  JOSEPH Private 

Headquarters  Company,  368th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Binarville, 
France,  September  30,  1918.  Private  James  went  to 
the  aid  of  a  wounded  companion  under  very  severe 
machine-gun  and  artillery  fire  and  brought  him  to 
cover.  He  stayed  with  the  wounded  man,  giving 
him  all  possible  aid  until  assistance  came,  when  he 
returned  to  his  place  with  the  platoon.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Martha  James,  mother,  1622  North  Al- 
der Street,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

JAMISON,  ROLAND  R.     .      .      . 

Pharmacist's  Mate  (First  Class) 
Deceased.  U.  S.  N.  Attached  to  1st  Battalion, 
5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For  extraordinary  hero- 
ism in  action  near  St.  Etienne,  France,  October  4-5, 
1918.  Regardless  of  his  personal  danger,  he  repeat- 
edly exposed  himself  to  machine-gun  and  shell  fire  to 
give  first  aid  to  the  wounded  in  the  open.  Next  of 
kin,  Edward  W.  Jamison,  father,  R.  F.  D.  2,  Box 
45,  Cross  Timbers,  Mo. 

JANKOWSKI,  JAN  .  .  .  Supply  Sergeant 
Company  G,  9th  Infantry.  Near  Vaux,  July  1, 
1918,  he  entered  a  dugout,  killing  two  and  capturing 
three  of  the  enemy  single-handed.  Home  address, 
Walter  Kazski,  friend,  4524  Fulton  Street,  Chi- 
cago, 111. 

JANSEN,  LOUIS  B.  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  361st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Epinon,  France,  September 
26,  1918.  When  the  advance  of  his  battalion  was 
held  up  by  an  enemy  machine-gun  nest,  Lieutenant 
Jansen,  accompanied  by  a  soldier,  crossed  the  enemy 
wire,  took  the  position,  killed  one  of  the  enemy  and 
captured  four  prisoners  and  two  machine-guns. 
Next  of  kin,  Joseph  Jansen,  6130  South  Laflin 
Street,  Chicago,  111. 

JANSSEN,  MARTIN  J Sergeant 

Company  A,  335th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Flirey,  France,  September 
12,  1918.  Coming  up  in  the  rear  of  two  platoons  of 
a  battalion  of  the  first  line,  Sergeant  Janssen,  be- 
longing to  another  battalion,  noticed  the  two  pla- 
toons were  held  up  by  machine-gun  fire  from  the 
front  and  flank  and  appeared  to  be  without  a  leader. 
Fearlessly  exposing  himself,  he  ran  from  one  end  of 
the  line  to  the  other  urging  the  men  forward  until 
both  platoons  had  moved  across  a  small  gully  out 
of  danger  from  the  machine-gun  fire.  His  bravery 
and  leadership  thus  prevented  the  interruption  of 
the  advance  of  the  entire  first  line.  Home  address, 
George  Janssen,  brother,  Rushville,  Neb. 

JANSSEN,  ROLLA Corporal 

1st  Battalion,  9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Blanc  Mont  Ridge,  France, 
October  3,  1918.  While  acting  as  a  battalion  run- 
ner, Corporal  Janssen  carried  a  message  through  a 
heavy  barrage,  and,  although  wounded,  succeeded 
in  returning  with  an  answer.  After  his  wound  had 
been  dressed,  he  remained  on  duty  throughout  the 
engagement.  Home  address,  Mrs.  L.  A.  Janssen, 
Ashley,  111. 

JARDINE,  DAVID  F.     .      .  First  Sergeant 

Company  I,  30th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  the  Bois  D'Aigremont,  France, 
July  15-26,  1918.  When  the  platoon  commander 
was  killed,  Sergeant  Jardine  was  placed  in  command 
of  a  platoon  and  without  regard  for  his  personal 
safety,  led  it  to  the  proper  place  through  a  violent 
barrage  and  successfully  maintained  the  leadership 


of  it  throughout  the  battle.     Home  address,  Edna 
Jardine,  wife,  46  Brackenburg  Street,  Maiden,  Mass. 

JARVI,  EINO  I Mechanic 

Company  M,  125th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Verdun,  France,  October  11- 
13,  1918.  Mechanic  Jaryi,  runner  for  the  3d  Battal- 
ion, 125th  Infantry,  during  the  taking  and  holding 
of  the  line  near  La  Tuilerie  Ferme,  was  engaged  in 
carrying  important  messages  crossing  and  recross- 
ing  death  valley,  between  Hill  258  and  La  Cote 
Dame  Marie,  the  foremost  part  of  the  line  held  by 
the  3d  Battalion.  The  valley  was  swept  by  ma- 
chine-gun fire,  the  terrain  affording  absolutely  no 
protection,  required  a  perilous  dash  of  500  yards 
across  open  ground  before  any  cover  was  reached. 
It  was  only  by  display  of  supreme  courage  that  im- 
portant messages  reached  the  battalion.  Home  ad- 
dress, Henry  Jarvi,  father,  Rudyard,  Mich. 

JARVIS,  HOMER  S.  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
llth  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Nantillois,  France,  Septem- 
ber 27,  1918.  Lieutenant  Jarvis,  with  another 
officer  and  a  soldier,  using  captured  German  Maxim 
guns,  pushed  forward  to  a  heavily  shelled  area  from 
which  the  infantry  had  withdrawn,  and  by  their  ac- 
curate and  effective  fire  kept  groups  of  the  enemy 
from  occupying  advantageous  positions.  Maintain- 
ing fire  superiority  all  afternoon,  Lieutenant  Jarvis 
withdrew  from  his  dangerous  position  only  when  it 
became  too  dark  to  see.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Homer 
S.  Jarvis,  wife,  821  Elgin  Street,  Caldwell,  Ohio. 

JAUSS,  RAYMOND  B.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  30th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Crezancy,  France,  July  15, 
1918.  After  all  means  of  liaison  had  failed,  Lieu- 
tenant Jauss  carried  important  messages  to  his  ob- 
servation posts.  He  was  killed  by  shell  fire  while 
visiting  one  of  his  observation  stations  near  Cre- 
zancy. Next  of  kin,  H.  L.  Jauss,  father,  151  West 
Eightieth  Street,  New  York  City. 

JAWORSKI,  FRANK Corporal 

Company  F,  4th  Engineers.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  west  of  Fismes,  France,  August  5, 
1918.  Corporal  Jaworski  was  a  member  of  a  small 
detachment  of  engineers  which  went  out  in  advance 
of  the  front  line  of  the  infantry  through  an  enemy 
barrage  from  77-mm.  guns  and  one-pounder  guns  to 
construct  a  footbridge  over  the  River  Vesle.  As 
soon  as  their  operations  were  discovered  machine- 
gun  fire  was  opened  up  on  them,  but,  undaunted, 
the  party  continued  at  work,  removing  the  German 
wire  entanglements  and  completing  a  bridge  which 
was  of  great  value  in  subsequent  operations.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Mary  Jaworski,  mother,  Fourth 
Place,  West  Hammond,  111. 

JEFFERS,  JOHN  N.  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Air  Service,  94th  Aero  Squadron.  For  extraor- 
dinary heroism  in  action  over  the  region  of  Romagne, 
France,  October  6,  1918.  While  on  patrol  Lieuten- 
ant Jeffers  encountered  ten  enemy  machines  (Fok- 
ker  type)  at  an  altitude  of  2,000  feet.  Despite  nu- 
merical superiority  and  by  a  display  of  remarkable 
courage  and  skillful  maneuvering,  he  separated  one 
of  the  planes  from  the  formation,  and  after  a  brief 
encounter  drove  it  down  in  flames.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  C.  A.  Jeffers,  379  Witmer  Street,  Los  Angeles, 
Calif. 

JEFFERS,  LAMAR Captain 

326th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  neat  St.  Juvin,  France,  October  11,  1918.  On 
the  night  of  October  10-11  Captain  Jeffers  recon- 
noitered  a  badly  damaged  bridge,  and  early  in  the 
morning  of  the  llth  he  supervised  its  repair,  being 
continuously  under  an  intense  machine-gun  fire. 
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over  this  bridge  and  across  an  open  and  level  terrain, 
where  all  of  his  officers  and  almost  two-thirds  of  his 
men  became  casualties  and  he  himself  was  seriously 
wounded.  He  continued  to  lead  his  company  for- 
ward until  he  fell,  shot  through  the  jaw  with  a 
machine-gun  bullet.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Lamar 
Jeffers,  wife,  Anniston,  Ala. 

JEFFERSON,  ALBERT  K.  .  First  Lieutenant 
Company  C,  131st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Hamel,  Belgium,  July  4,  1918. 
After  being  severely  wounded  in  the  breast  and 
shoulder  from  shell  fire,  he  continued  with  and  com- 
manded his  platoon  until  its  final  objective  was 
reached  and  its  consolidation  was  completed.  Home 
address,  Ernest  S.  Jefferson,  brother,  1011  Home 
Avenue,  Oak  Park,  111. 

JEFFERY,  JANE  ....  Red  Cross  Nurse 
American  Red  Cross  Hospital  No.  107.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  at  Jouy-sur-Morin 
(Seine-et-Marne),  France,  July  15,  1918.  While 
she  was  on  duty  at  American  Red  Cross  Hospital 
No.  107,  Miss  Jeffery  was  severely  wounded  by  an 
exploding  bomb  during  an  air  raid.  She  showed 
utter  disregard  for  her  own  safety  by  refusing  to 
leave  her  post,  though  suffering  great  pain  from  her 
wounds.  Her  courageous  attitude  and  devotion  to 
the  task  of  helping  others  was  inspiring  to  all  of  her 
associates.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Charles  Jeffery, 
mother,  40  St.  Phillips  James'  Road,  Newmarket, 
Cambridgeshire,  England. 

JEFFORDS,  PAUL Corporal 

Deceased.  Company  A,  137th  Infantry.  After 
gallantly  leading  a  section  of  the  line  in  an  advance, 
Corporal  Jeffords  was  wounded  in  several  places  by 
machine-gun  bullets,  while  he  was  taking  position 
for  the  squad,  but  he  refused  medical  attention  and 
continued  to  display  unusual  fortitude  until  he  died 
several  minutes  later.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Ella  E.  Jef- 
fords, mother,  736  Quind  Boulevard,  Kansas 
City,  Kan. 

JEFFREY,  ROBERT  E Corporal 

Headquarters  Company,  110th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  at  Apremont,  France, 
September  29,  1918.  Corporal  Jeffrey  was  a  mem- 
ber of  a  section  operating  37-mm.  guns  which  was 
attacked  by  the  enemy.  After  removing  the  guns  to 
safety  he  learned  that  the  officer  commanding  the 
section  had  been  captured,  whereupon  he  organized 
a  party  of  five,  attacked  the  enemy's  patrol,  num- 
bering 35,  and  succeeded  in  delivering  the  captured 
officer,  killing  15  of  the  enemy  and  personally  cap- 
turing two.  Later  in  the  same  evening,  in  entire  dis- 
regard for  his  own  safety,  Corporal  Jeffrey  assisted  a 
sergeant  in  organizing  75  men  for  a  counterattack, 
which  they  launched  in  the  face  of  heavy  fire  at 
close  range,  driving  the  enemy  back  for  more  than  a 
kilometer.  Home  address,  Joseph  Jeffrey,  father, 
Sagamore,  Pa. 

JENKINS,  JAMES  T Sergeant 

Company  G,  317th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Nantillois,  France,  October  5, 
1918.  Patrolling  by  himself,  in  front  of  the  line, 
Sergeant  Jenkins  came  upon  a  machine-gun  em- 
placement manned  by  a  German  officer  and  three 
men.  He  wounded  the  officer  and  one  soldier  by 
rifle  fire,  captured  the  other  two  men,  and  took  theru 
with  the  machine-gun  to  the  rear.  Home  address, 
B.  J.  Jenkins,  father,  Box  367,  Buena  Vista,  Va. 

JENKINS,  MATHEW Sergeant 

Company  F,  370th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  September  20,  1918.  He  was  in 
command  of  a  detachment  and  was  ordered  to  at- 
tack the  German  line.  After  rescuing,  under  fire,  a 
wounded  comrade,  he  charged  with  his  detachment, 
took  a  fortified  tunnel,  and,  though  far  in  advance  of 


our  lines  and  without  rations  and  ammunition,  held 
the  position  for  more  than  36  hours,  until  relieved, 
making  use  of  captured  guns  and  ammunition  to 
repel  the  counterattacks  made  upon  him.  Home 
address,  Luke  Turter,  friend,  8  East  Forty-second 
Street,  Chicago,  111. 

JENKINS,  PAUL  B ._      Sergeant 

Deceased.  Headquarters  Company,  315th  Infan- 
try. For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Gibercy,  France,  N9vember  11,  1918.  While  in- 
stalling a  telephone  line,  his  regiment  started  an  at- 
tack. The  enemy  responded  with  a  terrific  barrage 
and  before  the  communication  was  completed  Ser- 
geant Jenkins  was  in  the  midst  of  a  heavy  encounter. 
Bravely  he  remained  at  his  post,  endeavoring  to  es- 
tablish telephone  service,  but  was  instantly  killed  by 
shell  fire.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Eunice  G.  Strother, 
sister,  Franklinton,  Granville  County,  N.  C. 

JENKINS,  WADE  H.  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Machine  Gun  Company,  357th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  St.  Marie  Farm, 
France,  September  14,  1918.  He  volunteered  to  go 
forward  with  three  other  soldiers  to  reduce  two  ma- 
chine-gun nests,  which  successively  held  up  our  ad- 
vance. Crawling  forward  under  heavy  fire,  he 
showed  marked  personal  bravery,  attacking  and 
killing  occupants  of  the  enemy  emplacements. 
Home  address,  Macy  C.  Jenkins,  father,  Orlando, 
Okla. 

JENKINS,  WESTON  C Captain 

307th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion in  the  forest  of  Argonne,  France,  October  5, 
1918.  He  commanded  the  second  battalion  of  his 
regiment  with  conspicuous  gallantry.  With  utter 
disregard  for  his  own  safety,  he  continued  through- 
put the  action  to  direct  his  troops  personally,  mov- 
ing about  from  place  to  place  under  heavy  artillery 
and  machine-gun  fire.  Exposing  himself  to  the  hos- 
tile fire,  he  encouraged  his  men  in  their  efforts  to 
break  through  the  enemy's  line  and  succeeded  in 
maintaining  their  aggressive  spirit  by  his  personal 
example  of  fearlessness.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Wes- 
ton  C.  Jenkins,  wife,  208  West  Thomas  Street, 
Rome,  N.  Y. 

JENKS,  DEAN  N.  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  7th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Fossoy,  France,  July  16,  1918. 
Lieutenant  Jenks  fearlessly  led  his  company  in  an 
attack  under  a  heavy  bombardment,  encouraging 
his  men  by  his  example.  He  was  killed  by  shell  fire 
while  in  the  performance  of  this  act.  Next  of  kin, 
Mrs.  D.  N.  Jenks,  2454  Argyle  Place,  Denver,  Colo. 

JENNART,  LEON Bugler 

Deceased.  Battery  E,  119th  Field  Artillery.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Badricourt, 
Alsace,  July  12,  1918.  As  Bugler  Jennart  was  re- 
turning from  a  reconnaissance  with  his  battery 
commander,  under  heavy  artillery  fire,  a  shell  struck 
between  them,  mortally  wounding  the  officer  and 
throwing  Bugler  Jennart  from  his  horse,  which  was 
killed.  Although  he  was  himself  seriously  wounded, 
this  soldier  crawled  across  the  road  to  the  assistance 
of  his  captain,  and,  just  before  he  reached  the  lat- 
ter's  side,  was  instantly  killed  by  another  bursting 
shell.  Next  of  kin,  Miss  Anna  Jennart,  Spring 
City,  Pa. 

JENNINGS,  EDGAR  A.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
125th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Cierges,  France,  July  31,  1918.  He  dis- 
played marked  bravery  during  an  attack  by  his 
company,  and  when  liaison  with  adjoining  units  had 
been  lost,  volunteered  repeatedly  for  dangerous 
missions,  he  being  a  sergeant  at  the  time.  He  ex- 
posed himself  in  the  open  to  enemy  machine-gun  fire 
to  rescue  wounded  soldiers,  and  reorganized  the 


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company  after  heavy  casualties  had  been  sustained. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Lillian  E.  Jennings,  712 
Franklin  Street,  Lynchburg,  Va. 

JENNISON,  CHARLES  S.     .      .      . 

Pharmacist's  Mate  (Second  Class) 

U.  S.  N.,  attached  to  2d  Battalion,  5th  Regiment, 
U.  S.  M.  C.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action 
near  Blanc  Mont  Ridge,  France,  October  4-6,  1918. 
Pharmacist's  Mate  Jennison  worked  fearlessly  and 
efficiently  at  caring  for  the  wounded  in  an  advanced 
dressing  station,  exposed  to  heavy  shell  and  rifle 
fire.  He  was  wounded  when  a  shell  struck  and  partly 
wrecked  his  aid  station,  but  he  refused  to  be  evacu- 
ated and  continued  at  his  post  for  48  hours.  Home 
address,  Joseph  B.  Webster,  Malone,  N.  Y. 

JENSEN,  INGEMANN Private 

Machine-Gun  Company,  132d  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary herosim  in  action  near  Bois  de  Fais, 
France,  October  9,  1918.  In  the  action  in  the  Boia 
de  Fais,  on  October  9,  Private  Jensen  was  wounded, 
but  returned  to  the  line  as  soon  as  he  had  his  wound 
dressed.  He  was  wounded  the  second  time  and  sent 
to  the  first-aid  station,  where  he  was  ordered  to  the 
rear,  but,  instead  returned  to  the  line,  where  he  was 
wounded  for  the  third  time  and  carried  to  the  rear  on 
a  stretcher.  Home  address,  Charles  Jensen,  brother, 
3712  Eddy  Street,  Chicago,  111. 

JENSEN,  OTTO Private 

Company  E,  305th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Juvin,  France,  Novem- 
ber 1,  1918.  When  his  company  had  suffered 
heavy  casualties  and  had  been  withdrawn.  Private 
Jensen  went  out  with  another  soldier  in  advance  of 
our  lines,  under  machine-gun  fire,  to  rescue  the 
wounded.  In  attempting  this  hazardous  mission, 
he  was  seriously  wounded.  Home  address,  Kar- 
sten  Jensen,  father,  Nykobuig  Mors,  Denmark. 

JERABEK,  JERRY  J Corporal 

Company  A,  121st  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  in  Romagne  Woods, 
France,  October  14,  1918.  Passing  through  heavy 
fire  and  through  wire  entanglements,  he  led  his  sec- 
tion to  a  position  500  meters  in  advance  of  the  in- 
fantry, where  he  set  up  his  guns  and  effectively  cov- 
ered the  advance.  He  showed  marked  bravery  and 
skill  in  leading  his  men,  capturing  22  prisoners 
without  sustaining  a  casualty.  Home  address, 
Frank  Jerabek,  Sr.,  Kewaunee,  Wis. 


JERMAISON,  AXEL 
Company 


Private 


any  K,  26th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Cantigny,  France,  May  27, 
1918.  Private  Jermaison  was  so  seriously  wounded 
that  he  could  not  operate  his  automatic  rifle,  but 
refused  to  be  evacuated  and  continued  with  the  rifle 
taking  the  place  of  first  loader.  Becoming  very 
weak  from  the  loss  of  blood,  he  was  ordered  to  the 
rear  by  his  platoon  commander,  but  on  his  way  back 
picked  up  a  rifle  and  continued  in  the  fight  until  the 
enemy  had  been  driven  back.  Home  address,  G.  O. 
Amodt,  friend,  R.  F.  D.,  Alexander,  N.  D. 

JERRY,  BARNEY Corporal 

Company  F,  322d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Grimaucourt,  France,  No- 
vember 10,  1918.  While  acting  as  scout  400  yards 
in  advance  of  his  company,  Corporal  Jerry  opened 
fire  on  ten  Germans  advancing  in  front  of  his  posi- 
tion, killing  two,  wounding  one,  and  causing  the  rest 
to  retreat.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Nettie  May  Jerry, 
wife,  Bigfoot  Branch,  Memphis,  Tenn. 

JERVEY,  F.  J Captain 

4th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Les  Franquettes  Farm,  France,  July  23, 
1918.  Although  wounded  five  times  when  his  com- 
pany was  suddenly  fired  upon  by  machine-guns 


while  crossing  an  open  field,  Captain  Jervey  re- 
mained in  command  of  his  company  until  he  be- 
came unconscious.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Frank  J, 
Jervey,  mother,  7  Pitt  Street,  Charleston,  S.  C. 

JERVEY,  THOMAS  M.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Ordnance,  1st  Army  Observation  Group.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Longuyon, 
France.  Assigned  to  the  1st  Army  Observation 
Group,  Air  Service,  armament  officer,  Lieutenant 
Jervey  volunteered  as  observer  on  a  photographic 
mission  from  Ontedy  to  Longuyon,  25  kilometers 
into  the  enemy  lines.  In  combat  with  14  enemy  air- 
craft which  followed,  one  enemy  aircraft  was  des- 
troyed. Lieutenant  Jervey,  regardless  of  the  fact 
that  his  plane  was  badly  shot  up,  and  that  his  hands 
were  badly  frozen,  continued  on  the  mission,  return- 
ing only  upon  its  successful  conclusion.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Frank  J.  Jervey,  mother,  7  Pitt  Street, 
Charleston,  S.  C. 

JEWETT,  HENRY  C.     .      .      .      .     .      Colonel 

316th  Engineers.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  during  the  Argonne-Meuse  offensive,  Sep- 
tember 26-October  4,  1918.  Assigned  to  the  com- 
mand of  an  infantry  brigade,  he  was  directed  to  go 
forward,  find  his  brigade,  and  consolidate  his  regi- 
ments, which  had  become  separated.  He  crossed 
territory  under  terrific  fire  and  pulled  his  rear  regi- 
ment to  the  aid  of  the  regiment  in  the  front,  which 
was  seriously  engaged,  thereafter  commanding  the 
movements  of  both  regiments  in  a  highly  creditable 
manner.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Henry  C.  Jewett, 
wife,  1235  Massachusetts  Avenue,  Northwest, 
Washington,  D.  C. 

JILLSON,  HOWARD  D Private 

Company  F,  309th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  Bois  de  Hailbat,  northeast  of 
Jaulny,  France,  September  17,  1918.  Although  suf- 
fering from  illness,  he  volunteered  as  runner,  and 
repeatedly  carried  messages  across  heavily  shelled 
areas,  displaying  the  greatest  courage  and  coolness. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Jane  Jillson,  mother,  Youngs- 
town,  N.  Y. 

JOBES,  LESLIE  J.  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  115th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Verdun,  France,  October  8, 
1918.  Lieutenant  Jobes,  while  in  command  of  his 
platoon  during  an  engagement  of  the  29th  Division, 
Verdun  sector,  displayed  exceptional  bravery,  dis- 
regarding his  own  safety  and  encouraging  his  men, 
both  by  words  and  action.  While  leading  his  pla- 
toon in  an  attack  on  a  machine-gun  nest  he  was  in- 
stantly killed,  but  the  attack  begun  by  him  contin- 
ued and  resulted  in  the  machine-gun  nests  being 
captured.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  M.  C.  Jobes,  1309 
Bloomfield  Street,  Hoboken,  N.  J. 

JOE,  COLIN  B Sergeant 

Company  K,  23d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  the  Meuse-Argonne  offensive, 
November  1  and  November  5,  1918.  With  com- 
plete disregard  of  his  own  danger,  he  went  forward 
alone,  when  the  advance  was  held  up  by  two  ma- 
chine-gun nests,  and,  single-handed,  reduced  these 
positions,  capturing  nine  prisoners.  Later,  he 
single-handed  attacked  the  crews  of  three  machine 
guns,  being  severely  wounded  in  this  action.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Colin  B.  Joe,  Milton,  Mass. 

JOERGER,  CARL  F Private 

Company  M,  312th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Grand-Pr6,  France,  October 
24,  1918.  Leaving  his  dugout,  Private  Joerger  vol- 
untarily crawled  across  a  machine-gun  swept  area 
to  the  aid  of  two  wounded  comrades  While  per- 
forming this  heroic  task  he  was  seriously  wounded. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Freda  Joerger,  Leonardo,  N.  J. 


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JOHANSON,  CARL  I.  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Deceased.  Company  B,  306th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  in  the  Forest  of 
Argonne,  France,  September  27,  1918.  Private 
Johanson  displayed  exceptional  bravery  in  volun- 
teering to  cut  the  enemy  s  wire  and  thereby  make 
it  possible  for  his  company  to  advance  upon  the 
enemy.  In  performing  this  invaluable  service  he 
repeatedly  exposed  himself  to  heavy  fire  from 
enemy  machine  guns  and  was  severely  wounded. 
Home  address,  Miss  Emily  Corcoran,  friend,  306 
West  Seventy-second  Street,  New  York  City. 

JOHNS,  LATIMER  A.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  122d  Field  Artillery.  For  extraordi- 
nary heroism  in  action  near  Gesnes,  France,  Sep- 
tember 13, 1918.  Lieutenant  Johns  was  in  command 
of  a  platoon  in  support  of  an  assaulting  battalion  of 
infantry.  During  the  attack  he  went  far  ahead  of 
the  infantry  to  establish  an  observation  post,  where 
he  directed  fire  from  his  guns,  thereby  rendering 
valuable  assistance  to  the  advancing  battalion.  After 
several  attempts,  he  went  through  a  heavy  enemy 
barrage  and  enfilading  machine-gun  fire,  but  when 
returning  to  his  post  he  was  killed.  Next  of  kin,  Miss 
Elsie  Johns,  sister,  Randolph,  Wis. 

JOHNS,  SAMUEL  H Private 

Company  L,  372d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bussy  Farm,  France,  Sep- 
tember 28,  1918.  After  several  other  runners  had 
been  killed  or  wounded,  he  volunteered  to  carry  a 
message  over  fields  swept  by  heavy  machine-gun 
fire  and  artillery  bombardment.  He  succeeded  in 
delivering  the  message,  but  was  severely  wounded 
while  on  the  return  trip.  Home  address,  Samuel 
Johns,  father,  Needham,  Mass. 

JOHNSON,  ABE Private 

Company  G,  102d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Marcheville,  France,  Septem- 
ber 26,  1918.  This  soldier  volunteered  to  accom- 
pany a  party  whose  mission  was  to  bombard  a  hos- 
tile machine-gun  emplacement.  Under  heavy  shell 
fire  he  approached  to  within  30  feet  of  the  emplace- 
ment, when  he  was  fired  upon  through  loopholes  in 
a  stone  wall.  Working  his  way  behind  the  wall, 
Private  Johnson  enfiladed  the  enemy  with  rifle  fire 
and  effected  their  capture,  with  the  machine-gun. 
Home  address,  Louis  Johnson,  father,  98  Dikeman 
Street,  Waterbury,  Conn. 

JOHNSON,  ALGOT Private 

Company  A,  308th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ville  Savoye,  France,  August 
26,  1918.  Under  heavy  fire  from  the  enemy,  Private 
Johnson,  accompanied  by  one  man,  crossed  the 
Vesle  River  and  silenced  a  machine-gun,  which  was 
causing  heavy  casualties  in  his  company.  They 
killed  one  gunner  and  wounded  the  other.  Home 
address,  Oswald  Johnson,  brother,  515  East  184th 
Street,  New  York  City. 

JOHNSON,  ALVA  LEE  ....  Corporal 
Company  G,  5th  Ammunition  Train.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  Septsarges,  France, 
October  24,  1918.  When  an  enemy  shell  struck 
some  pyrotechnics  stored  in  the  ammunition  dump 
of  his  organization,  Corporal  Johnson  directed  and 
assisted  in  the  removal  of  inflammable  material  and 
placing  the  fire  under  control.  Through  his  coolness 
and  courage  the  destruction  of  a  large  quantity  of 
nearby  ammunition  was  avoided.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  L.  J.  Johnson,  mother,  1300  Mavoffin  Avenue, 
El  Paso,  Texas. 

JOHNSON,  ARTHUR Private 

Headquarters  Company,  370th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Mont-de- 
Sanges,  France,  September  30,  1918.  Acting  as 
ammunition  carrier,  Private  Johnson  received  a 


painful  injury  in  the  back  from  a  shell  fragment. 
While  engaged  in  carrying  ammunition  he  found  a 
wounded  man  in  an  exposed  position  and,  regardless 
of  his  own  wound,  earned  the  man  under  heavy  shell 
fire  to  the  first-aid  station,  a  distance  of  more  than  a 
kilometer,  returning  to  his  work  immediately  after- 
wards. Home  address,  Ruf us  Watkins,  friend,  New- 
comer, Pa. 

JOHNSON,  BRAINARD  W.  Private  (First  Class) 
Sanitary  Detachment,  116th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Verdun,  France. 
Private  Johnson  repeatedly  exposed  himself  to 
heavy  machine-gun  fire  in  giving  first-aid  to  the 
wounded  and  carrying  them  to  the  rear.  Through 
his  devotion  to  duty  and  disregard  of  danger  many 
lives  were  saved.  Home  address,  Mrs.  A.  V. 
Johnson,  mother,  771  Marshall  Avehue,  Roanoke, 
Va. 

JOHNSON,  CHARLES  B.  Jr.  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Battery  A,  101st  Field  Artillery.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  north  of  Chateau-Thierry, 
France,  July  19,  1918.  While  his  battery  position 
was  under  shell  fire  and  its  ammunition  dump  had 
been  hit  and  shells  were  exploding  in  it  and  the  crew 
was  ordered  to  leave  Sergeant  Johnson  remained, 
put  out  three  fires  in  the  dump,  and  afterwards, 
under  heavy  fire,  searched  for  and  brought  wounded 
to  shelter.  Home  address,  C.  Berkeley  Johnson, 
father,  Concord,  Mass. 

JOHNSON,  CHRISTIAN  A.     .      . 

Private  (First  Class) 

Headquarters  Company,  106th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Ronssoy, 
France,  September  27,  1918.  When  a  strong  force 
of  the  enemy  had  cut  off  his  company  from  the  ad- 
vance units  of  our  troops,  Private  Johnson  volun- 
teered to  accompany  two  officers  on  a  hazardous 
patrol  to  ascertain  the  exact  location  of  the  enemy 
and  our  advance  troops.  They  came  under  terrific 
enemy  fire,  by  which  one  of  the  officers  was  killed, 
but  Private  Johnson  continued  forward  until  he 
was  completely  surrounded  by  the  enemy.  He 
succeeded  in  working  his  way  back  and  made  his 
report,  which  was  of  great  value  in  meeting  the  cri- 
tical situation.  Home  address,  Christian  Johnson, 
father,  Rapid  City,  Mich. 


JOHNSON,  GILLIS  A. 


Second  Lieutenant 


5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne,  France,  October 
4,  1918.  Lieutenant  Johnson  volunteered  and  led 
an  attack  upon  enemy  machine-gun  positions  under 
intense  machine-gun  fire  and  artillery  barrage,  and 
although  severely  wounded  in  the  leg,  succeeded  in 
cleaning  out  several  machine-gun  nests,  capturing 
guns  and  a  number  of  prisoners.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  M.  Johnson,  mother,  1000  North  Lake  Street, 
Fort  Worth,  Texas. 

JOHNSON,  GUSTAVE  H.  .  .  .  Corporal 
Battery  C,  305th  Field  Artillery.  For  extraor- 
dinary heroism  in  action  near  Chery  Chartereuve, 
France,  August  16,  1918.  Corporal  Johnson  assist- 
ed Lieutenant  Robinson  in  rescuing  the  body  of  an 
officer  from  a  burning  ammunition  dump  which  was 
under  fire.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Pella  Johnson, 
mother,  128  Fifth  Avenue,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 

JOHNSON,  BANNING  G.  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Battery  B,  151st  Field  Artillery.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  Suippes,  France,  July  15, 
1918.  He  remained  in  command  of  his  gun  section 
throughout  the  entire  day,  after  having  been  severe- 
ly wounded.  Home  address,  P.  G.  Johnson,  father, 
3300  Elliott  Avenue,  Minneapolis,  Minn. 

JOHNSON,  HAROLD  R Private 

Headquarters  Company,    102d  Field   Artillery 


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HEROES  ALL 


For  exceptional  bravery  and  devotion  to  duty  on 
April  20,  1918,  when,  altlwugh  wounded  in  the  arm 
and  leg,  he  continued,  while  under  heavy  shell  fire, 
to  repair  the  telephone  lines,  and  succeeded  in  re- 
establishing communication.  Home  address,  O.  R. 
Johnson,  father,  170  Reynolds  Avenue,  Providence, 
R.I. 

JOHNSON,  HENRY  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  G,  119th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt,  France,  Septem- 
ber 29,  1918.  After  his  platoon  had  been  halted  by 
unusually  heavy  fire  from  machine-gun  nests,  Pri- 
vate Johnson  made  his  way  forward  and  by  the 
effective  use  of  hand  grenades  killed  the  occupants 
of  the  nest  and  made  possible  the  continuance  of 
the  advance.  Home  address,  Harvey  G.  Johnson, 
father,  Creston,  Tenn. 

JOHNSON,  MELVIN  B Corporal 

Deceased.  Company  M,  127th  Infantry-  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Gesnes, 
France,  October  14,  1918.  When  his  battalion  was 
held  up  after  suffering  heavy  casualties  from  flank- 
ing machine-gun  fire,  he  went  out  alone  with  an 
automatic  rifle,  to  a  position  250  yards  in  advance 
of  our  lines,  and,  although  subjected  to  intense  fire 
from  three  directions,  operated  his  gun  and  so  neu- 
tralized the  enemy  fire  while  his  battalion  reformed. 
He  was  killed  on  this  mission,  undertaken  on  his 
own  initiative.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Oliva  Johnson, 
mother,  Clearbrook,  Minn. 

JOHNSON,  OSCAR  E.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Deceased.  Company  C,  325th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  St.  Juvin, 
France,  October  14-15,  1918.  In  utter  disregard  for 
his  own  safety.  Private  Johnson  repeatedly  carried 
messages  through  heavy  fire  until  he  received 
wounds  which  later  caused  his  death.  Next  of  kin, 
John  Carlson,  uncle,  117  South  Main  Street, 
Jamestown,  N.  Y. 

JOHNSON,  OSCAR  E.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  B,  60th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Cunel,  France,  October  14, 
1918.  Private  Johnson  volunteered  and  went  to  the 
rescue  of  his  platoon  commander  who  had  been 
wounded  and  was  lying  in  a  very  dangerous  posi- 
tion, subjected  to  heavy  machine-gun  and  shell  fire. 
He  succeeded  in  carrying  the  officer  to  a  place  of 
safety.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Anna  Johnson,  mother, 
248  East  Avenue,  Norwalk,  Conn. 

JOHNSON,  PAUL Private 

Company  M,  127th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Gesnes,  France,  October  14, 
1918.  When  the  battalion  was  held  up  by  heavy 
machine-gun  fire,  he  volunteered  to  go  forward  250 
yards  and  help  in  establishing  a  position  to  neutral- 
ize the  enemy  fire.  Although  wounded,  he  remain- 
ed at  his  post  for  seven  hours,  under  heavy  fire  till 
the  enemy  position  was  taken  by  assault.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  A.  J.  Johnson,  523  McDonald  Street, 
Oconto,  Wis. 

JOHNSON,  REGINALD Cook 

Company  B,  361st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Gesnes,  France,  September 
29-October  1,  1918.  Under  heavy  shell  fire,  and 
badly  wounded,  he  constantly  assisted  for  three 
days  in  cooking  for  an  entire  battalion  in  the  front 
line.  Home  address,  Lewis  Johnson,  friend,  5110 
Forty-fifth  Street,  Tacoma,  Wash. 

JOHNSON,  REUBEN  L.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  B,  47th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  the  Bois  de  Brieulles,  France, 
September  28,  1918.  Although  he  had  been  pain- 
fully wounded  in  the  back  by  a  bursting  shell, 
Private  Johnson  continued  to  perform  his  duties 


as  a  runner  under  heavy  artillery  and  machine-gun 
fire,  thereby  enabling  his  compnay  commander  to 
maintain  control  of  the  company.  He  remained 
on  duty  until  late  in  the  night  when  he  was  ordered 
to  the  dressing  station.  Home  address,  Charles 
E.  Johnson,  father,  219E.  Orleans  Street,  Paxton, 

JOHNSON,  RICHARD  ....  Sergeant 
Deceased.  Company  E,  127th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Cierges, 
France,  July  29,  1918.  Coming  unexpectedly  upon 
a  German  machine  gun,  he  threw  himself  upon  it 
as  it  started  firing,  being  himself  killed,  but  pre- 
venting any  casualties  among  the  members  of  his 
own  platoon,  the  enemy  gunners  being  made  prison- 
ers. Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Sophie  Swanson,  mother, 
1416  Birch  Street,  Eau  Claire,  Wis. 

JOHNSON,  ROYAL  C.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
313th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  at  Montfaucon,  France,  September  26-27, 
1918.  Lieutenant  Johnson  constantly  exposed 
himself  to  the  enemy  fire  during  the  action  at  Mont- 
faucon, setting  an  example  to  his  men  by  his  fear- 
lessness. When  severely  wounded  by  shell  fire,  he 
assisted  two  wounded  men  of  his  company  to  the 
rear  and  refused  to  occupy  space  in  the  ambulance 
until  these  men  had  been  provided  for.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Royal  C.  Johnson,  care  of  Hon.  R.  C. 
Johnson,  Washington,  D.  C. 

JOHNSON,  SAMUEL  M Major 

372d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Bussy  Farm,  France,  September  28,  1918. 
He  led  his  battalion  with  exceptional  bravery  and 
judgment  through  a  heavy  enemy  barrage  in  an  at- 
tack on  a  strong  hostile  force  on  the  plateau  south 
of  Bussy  Farm,  fearlessly  exposing  himself  to  point 
out  enemy  machine-gun  positions.  Having  attain- 
ed his  objective,  he  held  his  ground  in  spite  of  the 
fact  that  his  command  had  been  badly  cut  up  and 
participated  in  the  attack  on  the  following  day. 
In  spite  of  the  strong  resistance,  his  battalion  cap- 
tured a  large  number  of  guns,  an  ammunition  dump, 
and  valuable  material.  His  fearlessness,  energy, 
and  leadership  inspired  his  men  to  successful  attack. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Edna  Johnson,  wife,  Athens, 
Ohio. 

JOHNSTON,  SCOTT  M.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  6th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  Vierzy,  France,  July 
19,  1918.  With  a  small  detachment  Lieutenant  John- 
ston charged  a  machine-gun  nest  and  captured  a 
German  gun  which  was  inflicting  severe  losses  on 
the  American  lines.  Although  seriously  wounded, 
he  stayed  with  his  men  until  ordered  to  a  dressing 
station  by  his  company  commander.  Next  of  kin 
Mrs.  Jennie  J.  Johnston,  mother,  1457  Capital 
Avenue,  St.  Paul,  Minn. 

JOHNSON,  SILAS Sergeant 

Medical  Detachment,  56th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  in  the  Puvenelle  Sec- 
tor, France,  November  3,  1918.  When  the  com- 
pany to  which  he  was  attached  withdrew  from  their 
position  and  the  medical  personnel  was  ordered  to 
find  a  place  of  safety,  Sergeant  Johnson  refused  to 
leave  the  wounded.  He  carried  a  seriously  wound- 
ed officer  one  and  a  half  kilometers  through  a  heavy 
artillery  barrage  to  the  battalion  aid  station.  Home 
address,  Ole  S.  Johnson,  Morris,  111. 

JOHNSON,  SWAN  E Sergeant 

Company  B,  131st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Chipilly  Ridge,  France,  Aug- 
ust 9,  1918.  His  company  having  been  held  up  by 
concentrated  machine-gun  and  artillery  fire,  Ser- 
geant Johnson  and  another  soldier  went  forward 
and  made  a  reconnaissance,  locating  a  way  forward 


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which  was  protected  from  direct  fire.  Although  he 
was  badly  wounded,  Sergeant  Johnson  returned 
and  led  his  company  along  this  route,  thereby  ea 
abling  the  entire  battalion  to  advance.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Katherine  E.  Johnson,  mother,  7309 
Dorchester  Avenue,  Chicago,  111. 

JOHNSON,  WILBUR Private 

Battery  C,  119th  Field  Artillery.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  Les  Pres  Farm, 
France,  August  9,  1918.  When  an  enemy  shell 
burst  at  the  rear  of  the  gun  pit,  wounding  him  and 
all  the  members  of  the  gun  crew  except  the  chief 
of  the  section,  Private  Johnson  concealed  the  fact 
that  he  had  received  two  severe  wounds  in  the  back, 
after  he  had  assisted  in  removing  his  wounded 
comrades.  He  then  resumed  his  duties  and  con- 
tinued serving  the  piece  for  about  ten  minutes  un- 
til he  collapsed.  Home  address,  Mrs.  J.  E.  Johnson, 
mother,  Trenton,  Mich. 

JOHNSON,  WILLIAM  T Sergeant 

C9mpany  A,  318th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  Fay,  France,  October 
5,  1918.  While  leading  a  patrol,  Sergeant  Johnson 
encountered  terrific  machine-gun  fire,  which  forced 
him  to  order  his  patrol  to  cover.  He  then  advanced 
alone,  working  his  way  to  the  nest  which  he  destroy- 
ed, and  allowed  for  the  continuance  of  patrol.  Lat- 
er the  same  day,  he  braved  the  perils  of  an  extreme- 
ly heavy  barrage  to  bring  to  safety  a  wounded  com- 
rade who  was  lying  300  yards  in  advance  of  the 
lines.  Home  address,  Mollie  E.  Johnson,  mother, 
Waverly,  Va. 

JOHNSTON,  FRANK Corporal 

Company  M,  142d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne,  France,  Octo- 
ber 8,  1918.  After  his  company  had  been  thrown 
into  confusion  by  running  into  its  own  artillery 
barrage,  he  reorganized  a  large  part  of  the  company 
and  continued  the  advance.  His  command  was 
again  separated  by  a  barrage  of  enemy  artillery  fire, 
but  he  continued  with  that  portion  of  the  company 
left  under  his  control  until  he  was  twice  wounded 
and  carried  to  the  rear.  Home  address,  Mrs.  P.  M. 
Johnston,  mother,  Denton,  Texas. 

JOHNSTON,  GEORGE  W.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  A,  149th  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Sergy,  France, 
July  29  to  August  1,  1918.  When  all  the  other  run- 
ners were  either  wounded  or  exhausted,  he  main- 
tained liaison  by  constantly  carrying  messages 
through  zones  swept  by  intense  enemy  fire.  He 
often  volunteered  to  assist  stretcher  bearers  in  re- 
moving wounded  from  the  battle-field.  Home  ad- 
dress, David  Johnston,  father,  2967  North  Fifteenth 
Street,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

JOHNSTON,  HAMILTON.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
38th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Launoy,  France,  July  15,  1918.  Lieut- 
enant Johnson,  with  two  soldiers,  attacked  a  patrol 
of  seven  Germans  who  had  captured  four  American 
soldiers,  killed  one  of  the  Germans,  and  captured 
the  others.  Home  address,  Harold  E.  Johnston, 
uncle,  546  Third  Avenue,  North  Troy,  N.  Y. 

JOHNSTON,  HUGH Sergeant 

Company  D,  325th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Juvin,  France,  October 
11,  1918.  Voluntarily  leaving  shelter  Sergeant 
Johnston  crawled  out  into  the  open  under  heavy 
enemy  fire  to  the  aid  of  a  wounded  soldier.  While 
administering  first  aid  to  the  latter  he  was  himself 
wounded,  but  he  nevertheless  attempted  to  carry 
his  comrade  to  safety,  and  in  so  doing  he  received 
a  second  wound.  Home  address,  James  S.  John- 
ston, brother,  Forest  City,  Pa. 


JOHNSTON,  JOSEPH  H.  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceas^-i  322d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Beulay,  France,  October  15, 
1918.  Lieutenant  Johnst9n  led  a  daylight  patrol 
behind  the  German  front  line  for  the  purpose  of  se- 
curing information  as  to  the  reported  retreat  of  the 
enemy.  Discovering  an  enemy  machine  gun,  he  led 
his  men  in  an  attempt  to  capture  it,  but  when  they 
were  about  twenty-five  yards  away,  the  gun  opened 
fire  and  this  officer  was  mortally  wounded.  Upon 
being  pulled  into  a  trench  by  members  of  the  patrol, 
he  manifested  no  anxiety  concerning  himself,  but 
urged  his  men  to  continue  their  mission.  Next  of 
kin,  Mrs.  C.  W.  Johnston,  mother,  Chapel  Hill,  N.  C. 

JOHNSTON,  LOUIS  E Corporal 

Machine  Gun  Company,  120th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Mazinghden, 
France,  October  18-19,  1918.  When  his  platoon  be- 
came separated  from  the  battalion  to  which  it  was 
attached,  Corporal  Johnston  proceeded  under 
heavy  shell  fire  along  a  road  with  which  he  was  un- 
familiar and  established  liaison  with  his  battalion. 
Home  address,  J.  A.  Johnston,  father,  Davidson, 
N.  C. 

JOHNSTON,  MERCER  G.  .  .  .  Clergyman 
Y.  M.  C.  A.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Verdun,  France,  October  27,  1918.  After 
volunteering  and  going  to  the  front  line  through 
heavy  bombardment  for  the  purpose  of  burying  the 
dead,  Dr.  Johnston  found  the  litter  service  of  the 
101st  Infantry,  badly  disorganized  on  account  of 
heavy  casualties  and  intense  shelling.  He  im- 
mediately took  charge  of  the  litter  bearers,  reorgan- 
ized the  service,  took  care  of  the  slightly  wounded 
himself,  saw  to  the  procuring  and  loading  of  am- 
bulances, and,  although  badly  gassed  and  suffering 
severely,  refused  to  leave  his  post  until  all  had  been 
taken  care  of.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Katherine  A. 
Johnston,  wife,  513  Park  Avenue,  Baltimore,  Md. 

JOHNSTON,  WILLIAM  H.  .  Major  General 
91st  Division.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion northwest  of  Verdun,  France,  September  27-30, 
1918.  He  repeatedly  showed  exceptional  bravery 
during  the  Argonne-Meuse  offensive,  frequently 
visiting  his  front  lines  under  heavy  fire  from  enemy 
artillery,  machine-guns,  and  snipers,  displaying 
marked  coolness  and  inspiring  the  members  of  his 
command  with  confidence  and  determination. 
Home  address,  Miss  Genevieve  Johnston,  daughter, 
4141  West  Pine  Boulevard,  St.  Louis,  Mo. 

JOINER,  ARTHUR  E Private 

Company  A,  360th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Le  Grand  Carr6  Farm, 
France,  November  1,  1918.  Private  Joiner,  a  bat- 
talion runner,  made  four  trips  to  his  company 
through  intense  machine-gun  fire.  On  the  fourth 
trip  he  was  severely  wounded,  but  he  continued  to 
crawl  along  until  he  intercepted  another  runner  and 
gave  him  the  message.  Home  address,  J.  R.  Joiner, 
father,  Granbury,  Texas. 

JOLLEY,  THOMAS  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Medical  Detachment,  101st  Field  Artillery.  On 
March  6,  1918,  while  the  area  in  which  he  was  locat- 
ed was  being  heavily  shelled  by  the  enemy,  he  show- 
ed extraordinary  valor  by  leaving  his  dugout,  pass- 
ing through  300  meters  of  heavy  shell  fire,  and  ren- 
dering aid  to  a  wounded  man  at  great  risk  of  his  own 
life.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Agnes  Jolley,  mother,  294 
Wallgate  Street,  Wegan,  Lancanshire,  England. 

JONA,  STEPHEN Corporal 

Company  B,  102d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Marcheville,  France,  Septem- 
ber 26,  1918.  During  a  barrage  lasting  two  hours, 
Corporal  Jona  placed  his  men  in  the  best  shelter 
available,  remaining  in  observation  himself,  and  re- 


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fused  to  take  cover.  He  organized  a  platoon  of  men 
who  had  become  separated  from  their  commands 
and  led  them  forward  under  a  heavy  fire  from  ar- 
tillery, machine  guns,  and  snipers.  ^  Throughout 
the  engagement  he  was  a  source  of  inspiration  to 
his  men.  Home  address,  Stephen  Jona,  father, 
185  Brown  Street,  Hartford,  Conn. 


JONES,  ALVEY  .  .  Battalion  Sergeant  Major 
Headquarters  Company,  Motor  Battalion,  First 
Ammunition  Train.  For  extraordinary  heroism 
in  action  at  Beaumont,  France,  April  22,  1918.  and 
at  Missy  aux  Bois,  France,  July  23,  1918,  Near 
Beaumont,  Sergeant  Major  Jones  displayed  marked 
courage  by  refusing  to  be  evacuated  after  being 
wounded  remaining  on  duty  under  severe  shell  fire 
and  preventing  a  traffic  blockade.  At  Missy  aux 
Bois,  an  enemy  shell  set  fire  to  a  pile  of  ammuni- 
tion, which  he  was  salvaging.  Disregarding  danger, 
he  managed  to  save  a  larger  pile  nearby,  extinguish- 
ing the  flames.  Though  he  was  slightly  wounded, 
he  continued  his  work  until  every  box  of  ammu- 
nition was  salvaged.  Home  address,  Miss  Hazel 
Simmons,  friend,  101  Birmingham  Avenue,  Der- 
rick City,  Pa. 

JONES,  ARTHUR  H.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
147th  Aero  Squadron,  Air  Service.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  in  the  Toul  sector,  July 
16,  1918.  Lieutenant  Jones  and  four  other  pilots 
were  attacked  by  nine  German  pursuit  planes. 
Without  hesitation  he  dived  into  the  leader  of  the 
enemy  formation,  pouring  machine-gun  fire  into 
him  at  100  yards.  After  a  quick  and  decisive  com- 
bat the  enemy  leader  fell  out  of  control.  He  then 
attacked  two  of  the  other  enemy  planes,  which  were 
attacking  him  from  the  rear,  and  succeeded  in 
driving  them  off.  Home  address,  A.  H.  Jones,  Hay- 
wood,  Alameda  County,  Calif. 

JONES,  ARTHUR  W  ......     Corporal 

Company  A,  30th  Engineers.  While  returning 
from  the  front  lines  on  the  morning  of  April  9,  1918, 
his  platoon  was  subjected  to  a  heavy  shell  fire, 
several  of  the  men  being  killed  or  wounded,  the  bal- 
ance taking  shelter  nearby.  Corporal  Jones  per- 
sisted in  leaving  his  shelter  and  searching  for 
W9unded,  several  of  whom  be  brought  back  in  the 
midst  of  a  barrage.  He  carried  on  the  work  in  hero- 
ic manner  for  the  benefit  of  his  comrades  and  with 
disregard  for  his  own  personal  safety.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Elizabeth  Jones,  wife,  909  Twenty- 
second  Avenue,  Minneapolis,  Minn. 

JONES,  CHARLES  E  ......     Corporal 

Company  F,  318th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  Ogons,  France,  Oc- 
tober 4-5,  1918.  Making  his  way  through  a  heavy 
barrage,  he  brought  valuable  information  as  to  the 
enemy's  position  to  his  company  commander.  He 
then  returned  to  the  enemy's  position  showing  ab- 
solute disregard  for  his  own  personal  danger,  and 
brought  back  two  wounded  men  who  had  fallen 
there.  Home  address,  Abraham  L.  Jones,  father, 
600  North  Seventh  Street,  Hopewell,  Va. 

JONES,  CLARENCE  M  .....  Sergeant 
Company  B,  112th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Chatel  Chehery,  France, 
October  8,  1918.  Ordered  to  clear  Hill  244  of  the 
enemy,  Sergeant  Jones  led  a  patrol  of  seven  men  up 
a  steep  slope  under  enemy  grenade  fire  by  which 
four  of  his  men  were  killed.  Pushing  on  with  the 
remaining  three  he  silenced  three  machine-gun  nests 
and  twelve  snipers,  driving  off  the  remainder  of  the 
Germans.  He  then  sent  one  of  his  men  back  with  a 
message  and  with  the  other  two  held  the  position 
for  two  hours  until  he  was  relieved.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Gertrude  Jones,  mother,  341  Lincoln 
Avenue,  Meadville,  Pa. 


JONES,  CLAUDE  V Corporal 

Company  M,  358th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Fey-en-Haye,  France,  Sep- 
tember 12,  1918.  With  the  assistance  of  one  other 
soldier,  Corporal  Jones  attacked  a  machine-gun 
nest  from  the  flank,  and  captured  the  gun,  together 
with  11  prisoners.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Victoria 
J.  Jones,  Clarita,  Okla. 

JONES,  CLINTON  .  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Air  Service,  Pilot,  22d  Aero  Squadron.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  Landres-et-St. 
Georges,  France,  October  30,  1918.  Lieutenant 
Jones,  while  attacking  four  enemy  planes  (Fokker 
type),  was  in  turn  attacked  from  above  and  obliged 
to  dive  through  a  formation  of  15  planes  (Fokker 
type).  His  plane  was  riddled  with  bullets,  but  he 
managed  to  destroy  one  of  the  enemy  machines. 
For  the  following  act  of  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  St.  Mihiel,  France,  October  18,  1918, 
Lieutenant  Jones  is  awarded  an  oak-leaf  cluster  to 
be  worn  with  the  distinguished-service  cross:  He 
was  a  member  of  a  patrol  which  succeeded  in  hedg- 
ing in  a  fast  enemy  biplace  plane.  Approaching  the 
enemy  plane,  Lieutenant  Jones  signaled  the  enemy 
to  give  up  and  land.  The  reply  was  a  burst  of  ma- 
chine-gun fire,  which  cut  his  wind  shield  and  set  fire 
to  his  plane.  He  then  closed  in  and  shot  the  Ger- 
man pilot  and  sent  the  plane  crashing  to  the  ground. 
He  landed  in  his  own  plane  and  extinguished  the 
flames.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Clinton  Jones,  moth- 
er, 2617  Buchanan  Street,  San  Francisco,  Calif. 

JONES,  DANIEL  L Sergeant 

Deceased.  Headquarters  Company,  110th  In- 
fantry. For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Baslieux,  France,  September  6,  1918.  In  com- 
mand of  a  detachment  of  signal  men  in  the  crossing 
of  the  Vesle  River,  Sergeant  Jones  was  severely 
gassed  while  transmitting  an  important  message  to 
the  rear.  He,  however,  continued  with  his  message 
the  entire  distance  to  the  Regimental  Headquart- 
ers, where  he  arrived  exhausted  and  suffering  severe- 
ly from  burns  and  gas  inhalation.  Although  tagged 
at  the  dressing  station  for  evacuation,  he  refused  to 
be  evacuated  and  returned  to  the  front  line,  later 
bringing  three  other  men  blinded  by  gas  to  the  rear. 
Sergeant  Jones  subsequently  died  from  the  injuries 
received.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Daniel  L.  Jones,  wife, 
Latrobe,  Pa. 

JONES,  ECMANT Sergeant 

Company  E,  26th  Infantry.  After  being  wound- 
ed on  July  19,  1918,  near  Soissons,  France,  he  re- 
fused to  be  evacuated,  led  his  platoon  in  attack,  and 
continued  fighting  until  incapacitated  by  a  second 
severe  wound.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Oliver  Jones, 
Ottawa,  Kans. 

JONES,  GEORGE  W.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
102d  Field  Artillery.  For  extraordinary  hero- 
ism in  action  in  the  Ravine  de  Bois  de  Caures, 
France,  October  31,  1918.  Though  himself  pain- 
fully wounded  by  a  bursting  shell  when  his  battery 
position  was  heavily  bombarded  by  the  enemy. 
Lieutenant  Jones  immediately  directed  the  work  of 
rescuing  wounded  men  from  demolished  dugouts 
and  evacuating  them  to  the  rear.  Having  finished 
this  work  he  at  once  reorganized  his  battery  and 
carried  out  orders  for  immediate  fire  on  the  enemy. 
Home  address,  William  E.  Jones,  father,  35  Provid- 
ence Street,  Worcester,  Mass. 

JONES,  HARRY Corporal 

Company  G,  132d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Consenvoye,  France,  October 
8, 1918.  He  showed  extraordinary  personal  bravery 
when  his  platoon  was  held  up  by  fire  from  a  machine 
gun  emplacement.  Crawling  forward  alone  from 
his  own  lines,  he  worked  his  way  to  the  flank  of  the 
enemy  position  and  then  rushed  it,  bayoneting  one 


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German  and  taking  two  prisoners.  Hia  action  en- 
abled his  platoon  to  advance  at  once.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Grace  Jones,  wife,  823  Addison  Street, 
Chicago,  111. 

JONES,  HENRY  L Corporal 

Battery  D,  109th  Field  Artillery.  For  extraor- 
dinary heroism  in  action  near  La  Chene  Tondu, 
France,  October  4,  1918.  He  left  an  observation 
post  and,  exposing  himself  to  intense  artillery  and 
machine-gun  fire,  dressed  the  wounds  of  an  officer 
who  had  fallen  in  the  open;  then,  with  the  aid  of 
another  soldier,  he  carried  the  wounded  officer  to  a 
dressing  station.  His  action  saved  the  life  of  the 
officer.  Home  address,  Lawrence  B.  Jones,  father, 
39  North  Franklin  Street,  WilkesBarre,  Pa. 

JONES,  HERBERT  J.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  6th  Field  Artillery.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  Coulemelle,  France,  July 
4,  1918.  During  a  heavy  enemy  bombardment, 
he  exposed  himself  fearlessly  to  go  to  the  assistance 
of  a  wounded  soldier,  being  killed  by  shell  fire  while 
engaged  in  this  heroic  action.  Next  of  kin,  Judge 
Joseph  E.  Jones,  Dresden,  Tenn. 

JONES,  JAMES  T Corporal 

Deceased.  Company  C,  117th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Ypres,  Bel- 
gium, July  24,  1918.  Corporal  Jones  was  in  charge 
of  a  detached  automatic  rifle  post,  heavily  bom- 
barded by  the  enemy.  Two  of  his  men  were  killed 
by  shell  fire,  two  others  and  he  himself  seriously 
wounded.  Though  it  was  his  first  experience  under 
fire,  he  exhibited  unhesitating  devotion  to  duty  by 
remaining  at  his  post.  Sending  for  assistance,  he 
reorganized  his  position,  and  gave  aid  and  comfort 
to  the  wounded.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  J.  D.  Jones, 
1505  East  Fifth  Avenue,  Knoxville,  Tenn. 

JONES,  LEROY  .  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  E,  115th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Verdun,  France,  October  8, 
1918.  While  his  platoon  was  being  held  up  by  ma- 
chine-gun  fire,  Private  Jones  voluntarily  left  his 
position  and,  crawling  through  intense  machine-gun 
fire,  he  single-handed  captured  two  machine  guns, 
killing  four  of  the  enemy  and  taking  both  crews. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Emily  E.  Jones,  wife,  28  Kemp- 
mere  Road,  Wilmington,  Del. 

JONES,  SANDEY  E Corporal 

Company  C,  371st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Champagne,  France,  Septem- 
ber 28-29,  1918.  Corporal  Jones  was  engaged  as 
company  clerk  and  was  left  behind  to  care  for  the 
company  records.  When  he  learned  that  all  the 
company  officers  had  become  casualties,  he  immed- 
iately went  forward,  and,  collecting  the  scattered 
elements  of  the  company,  reorganized  them  under 
most  trying  and  difficult  conditions.  Home  ad- 
dress, J.  E.  Jones,  father,  Sumter,  S.  C. 

JONES,  THOMAS  EDWARD  First  Lieutenant 
Medical  Corps,  368th  Infantry.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  Binarville,  France,  Sep- 
tember 27,  1918.  Lieutenant  Jones  went  into  an 
open  area  subjected  to  direct  machine-gun  fire  to 
care  for  a  wounded  soldier  who  was  being  carried  by 
another  officer.  While  dressing  the  wounded  run- 
ner, a  machine-gun  bullet  passed  between  his  arms 
and  his  chest  and  a  man  was  killed  within  a  few 
yards  of  him.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Leonie  Jones, 
wife,  509  O  Street,  Northwest,  Washington,  D.  C. 

JONES,  WILBUR Wagoner 

Supply  Company,  166th  Infantry.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  Charlons-sur- 
Marne,  France,  July  15,  1918.  During  the  great 
German  artillery  bombardment  of  July  15,  Wagon- 
er Jones  was  driving  a  ration  cart  to  the  front  lines 


when  he  was  caught  in  the  heavy  bombardment. 
Both  his  mules  were  killed  and  he  was  blown  from 
his  seat  by  a  shell  explosion,  the  same  shell  killing  a 
comrade  on  the  cart  ahead  of  him.  Catching  a 
stray  mule  and  borrowing  another,  he  returned 
with  his  comrade  to  the  company,  after  which  he 
delivered  his  rations.  After  his  team  became 
frightened  and  ran  away,  he  remained  in  the  fight 
throughout  the  attack  of  the  day.  While  delivering 
rations  he  was  wounded,  but  he  completed  his  task 
before  he  would  allow  his  wound  to  be  dressed. 
Home  address,  Ernest  Jones,  father,  725  East  Mc- 
Millan Street,  Cincinnati,  Ohio. 

JONES,  WILLIAM Sergeant 

Company  G,  131st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bethmcourt,  France,  Sep- 
tember 26,  1918.  Upon  his  own  initiative  Sergeant 
Jones  advanced  under  concentrated  rifle  and  ma- 
chine-gun fire,  which  was  holding  up  his  platoon, 
and  put  out  of  action  a  nest  of  light  machine  guns 
on  the  flank,  thereby  permitting  the  platoon  to  con- 
tinue forward.  Home  address,  Mrs.  William  Jones, 
829  South  Scoville  Avenue,  Oak  Park,  111. 

JONES,  WILLIAM Corporal 

Company  I,  166th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Baussant,  France,  Sep- 
tember 12,  1918.  When  his  platoon  came  under 
heavy  fire  from  a  machine-gun  nest  on  its  flank, 
Corporal  Jones  took  part  of  his  squad,  surrounded 
the  nest,  and  captured  the  gun  and  crew.  Home  ad- 
dress, Josiah  Jones,  father,  R.  F.  D.  3,  Newark, 
Ohio. 

JONES,  WILLIAM  F Private 

Medical  Detachment,  118th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Brancourt, 
France,  October  7,  1918.  In  the  face  of  heavy  en- 
emy fire,  Private  Jones,  together  with  three  other 
stretcher  bearers,  advanced  before  our  front  line 
and  brought  back  to  shelter  a  wounded  Australian 
officer.  Home  address,  Joe  E.  Jones,  father,  Abbe- 
ville, S.  C. 

JORDAN,  CHARLES Private 

Deceased.  Company  H,  119th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt, 
France,  September  29,  1918.  He  repeatedly  ex- 
posed himself  to  enemy  fire  to  save  his  comrades, 
going  forward  in  advance  of  our  lines  to  attack  ma- 
chine-gun nests.  After  reducing  one  enemy  nest 
with  rifle  grenades,  he  proceeded  to  attack  anpther, 
and,  while  so  doing,  was  killed  by  enemy  snipers. 
Next  of  kin,  George  W.  Jordan,  father,  Coolumee, 
N.C. 

JORDAN,  CLIFFORD  M Private 

Company  L,  16th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Cantigny,  France,  June  2, 
1918.  Private  Jordan  went  forward,  under  intense 
machine-gun  and  artillery  fire,  and  assisted  in  the 
removal  of  a  wounded  soldier  over  a  distance  of  one 
kilometer.  Home  address,  J.  I.  B.  Harson,  friend, 
Malta,  Mont. 

JORDAN,  EDWARD  J Corporal 

Company  M,  lllth  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Fismette,  France,  August  12, 
1918.  Having  learned  from  a  raid  of  the  previous 
night  that  a  comrade  was  lying  wounded  in  front  of 
his  lines,  Corporal  Jordan  set  out  to  rescue  him  after 
seeing  two  other  men  killed  in  the  attempt.  Crawl- 
ing in  full  view  of  the  enemy,  he  was  shot  through 
the  leg  when  a  storm  of  fire  was  directed  at  him,  but 
he  struggled  on  and  brought  his  man  to  safety. 
Home  address,  John  Jordan,  father,  4511  Merion 
Avenue,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

JORDAN,  JACK Corporal 

Machine  Gun  Company,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M. 


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C.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  St. 
Etienne,  France,  October  4,  1918.  After  all  the 
other  members  of  their  gun  crews  had  become 
casualties,  Corporal  Jordan  and  another  soldier 
advanced  with  their  gun  through  heavy  artillery 
and  machine-gun  fire  to  an  advanced  position,  and 
put  up  their  gun  in  action  in  support  of  the  in- 
fantry. They  remained  in  this  position  after  the 
infantry  had  retired  and  until  their  ammunition  was 
exhausted.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Lillian  Jordan, 
mother,  General  Delivery,  Tulla,  Texas. 


JORDAN,  JOHN  W.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Pilot,  88th  Aero  Squadron.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Fismes,  France,  August  11, 
1918,  together  with  Louis  G.  Bernheimer,  first 
lieutenant,  7th  Field  Artillery,  observer;  Roger  W. 
Hitchcock,  second  lieutenant,  pilot;  James  S.  D. 
Burns,  deceased,  second  lieutenant,  101st  Field  Ar- 
tillery ,  observer;  Philip  R.  Babcock,  first  lieutenant, 
pilot;  Joseph  A.  Palmer,  second  lieutenant,  15th 
Field  Artillery,  observer,  Joel  H.  McClendon,  de- 
ceased, first  lieutenant,  pilot;  and  Charles  W. 
Plummer,  deceased,  second  lieutenant,  101st  Field 
Artillery,  all  attached  to  the  same  squadron.  Un- 
der the  protection  of  three  pursuit  planes,  all  carry- 
ing a  pilot  and  observer,  Lieutenants  Bernheimer 
and  Jordan,  in  charge  of  a  photo  plane,  carried  out 
successfully  a  hazardous  photographic  mission  over 
the  enemy's  lines  to  the  River  Aisne.  The  four 
American  ships  were  attacked  by  12  enemy  battle 
planes.  Lieutenant  Bernheimer,  by  coolly  and 
skillfully  maneuvering  his  ship,  and  Lieutenant 
Jordan,  by  accurate  operation  of  his  machine  gun, 
in  spite  of  wounds  in  the  shoulder  and  leg,  aided 
materially  in  the  victory  which  came  to  the  Ameri- 
can ships,  and  returned  safely  with  36  valuable 
photographs.  The  pursuit  plane  operated  by 
Lieutenants  Hitchcock  and  Burns  was  disabled 
while  these  two  officers  were  fighting  effectively. 
Lieutenant  Burns  was  mortally  wounded  and  his 
body  jammed  the  controls.  After  a  headlong  fall 
of  2,500  meters,  Lieutenant  Hitchcock  succeeded  in 
regaining  control  of  this  plane  and  piloted  it  back  to 
the  airdrome.  Lieutenants  McClendon  and  Plum- 
mer were  shot  down  and  killed  after  a  vigorous 
combat  with  five  of  the  enemy  planes.  Lieutenants 
Babcock  and  Palmer,  by  gallant  and  skillful  fight- 
ing, aided  in  driving  off  the  German  planes  and  were 
materially  responsible  for  the  successful  execution 
of  the  photographic  mission.  Home  address,  E.  L. 
Fryburger,  uncle,  Hyde  Park  Hotel,  Chicago,  111. 

JORDAN,  JOHN  P Corporal 

Company  A,  1st  Gas  Regiment.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  Nantillois,  France,  Oc- 
tober 5,  1918.  After  other  means  of  communication 
had  failed  Corporal  Jordan  voluntarily  carried 
messages  from  the  regimental  post  of  command  to 
advanced  positions  through  several  enemy  barrages 
of  gas  and  high-explosive  shells.  He  continued  on 
duty  even  after  being  wounded,  until  he  was  ex- 
hausted. Home  address,  Colonel  Richard  H.  Jor- 
dan, brother,  Headquarters  Southeastern  Depart- 
ment, Charleston,  S.  C. 

JORDAN,  JAMES  O Private 

Company  H,  117th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Busigny,  France,  October  9, 
1918.  When  his  platoon  was  subjected  to  heavy 
machine-gun  fire  from  the  front  and  flanks,  Private 
Jordan  courageously  operated  his  automatic  rifle 
from  an  exposed  positi9n  with  such  good  effect  that 
fire  superiority  was  maintained  until  reinforcements 
arrived.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Cora  Jordan,  wife, 
303  Devonshire  Street,  Winston  Salem,  Mass. 

JORDAN,  MORTIMER  H.  .  .  .  Captain 
Deceased.  167th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Souian,  France,  July  15, 
1918.  Seeing  a  private  of  his  company  wounded  by 
shell  fire,  Captain  Jordan  left  his  shelter  and  rushed 


to  the  aid  of  the  wounded  man.  After  administer- 
ing first  aid,  he  carried  him  through  the  terrific 
bombardment  a  distance  of  150  yards  to  a  place  of 
safety.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Mortimer  H.  Jordan, 
1449  Milner  Crescent,  Birmingham,  Ala. 

JORDAN,  NOLAN  L.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  K,  314th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Malancourt,  France,  Sep- 
tember 26,  1918.  Private  Jordan,  with  another 
soldier  of  his  platoon,  outflanked  a  machine-gun  in 
advance  of  our  line,  killed  three  of  the  crew  and  cap- 
tured two  others,  together  with  the  machine  gun. 
Home  address,  Joseph  Jordan,  father,  R.  F.  D.  2, 
Courtland.  Va. 

JORDAN,  RICHARD  O Private 

78th  Company,  6th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  at  Blanc  Mont, 
France,  October  3,  1918.  When  the  advance  of 
their  company  was  held  up  by  enfilading  fire  from  a 
hostile  machine-gun  nest,  Private  Jordan,  with 
three  other  soldiers,  volunteered  and  made  a  flank 
attack  on  the  nest  with  bombs  and  rifles,  killing 
three  members  of  the  crew  and  capturing  25  others, 
together  with  three  machine  guns.  Home  address, 
Dr.  Henry  J.  William,  2026  Sheridan  Avenue, 
Minneapolis,  Minn. 

JOUBERT,  JAMES  W Sergeant 

Company  K,  105th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Souplet,  France,  Oc- 
tober 17,  1918.  Sergeant  Joubert  exhibited  great 
daring  in  advancing  single-handed  against  two  en- 
emy machine-guns,  which  he  put  out  of  action. 
Home  address,  Edward  Joubert,  father,  55  Butler 
Avenue,  Ticonderoga,  N.  Y. 

JOURDE,  GEORGES  AUGUSTS  FRANCOIS 

Sous  Lieutenant 

French  Army.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  St.  Mihiel,  France,  September  12,  1918. 
Lieutenant  Jourde  led  his  platoon  with  conspicuous 
bravery  in  clearing  a  section  of  trenches  500  meters 
long,  containing  numerous  machine  guns,  which 
had  been  inflicting  many  casualties.  Through  his 
skillful  leadership  this  position  was  reduced  and  144 
prisoners  taken,  including  several  officers. 

JUSTESEN,  WILLIAM  A.  ...  Private 
Company  H,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Vierzy,  France, 
July  19,  1918.  He  displayed  exceptional  bravery 
in  charging  three  machine-guns  with  the  aid  of  a 
small  detachment  of  his  comrades,  killing  the  crews 
and  capturing  the  guns,  which  were  immediately 
turned  on  the  Germans,  thereby  opening  the  line 
for  the  advance  of  his  company,  which  had  been 
held  up  by  the  enemy's  fire. 

JUTRAS,  WILLIAM  M.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  103d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Riaville,  France,  September 
26,  1918.  When  the  platoon  on  the  right  flank  of 
his  company  was  threatened  by  an  enfilading  move- 
ment of  enemy  machine  guns,  Lieutenant  Jutras 
carried  a  message  to  the  commander  of  that  platoon 
through  deadly  machine-gun  and  minewerfer  bom- 
bardment. It  then  being  necessary  to  establish 
liaison  with  the  company  on  the  right  in  order  to 
save  this  platoon  from  annihilation,  and  knowing 
that  he  faced  almost  certain  death,  this  gallant 
officer  unhesitatingly  volunteered  for  this  mission 
and  crossed  a  terrain  swept  by  converging  machine- 
gun  fire.  Mortally  wounded,  he  delivered  his  mes- 
sage in  time  to  save  his  platoon.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Methe  H.  Jutras,  mother,  367  Beech  Street, 
Manchester,  N.  H. 


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KACH,  ARTHUR  H Corporal 

Company  A,  357th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Fay-en-Haye,  France, 
September  12,  1918.  With  the  help  of  only  one 
other  soldier,  Corporal  Kach  successfully  attacked 
a  German  machine-gun  nest  from  the  flank,  killing 
seven  Germans,  wounding  one  and  capturing  three 
machine  guns.  Home  address,  Carl  Kaoh,  father, 
650  St.  Peter  Street,  St.  Paul,  Minn. 

KACKREYCKI,  BRONISLAW  .  .  Private 
Medical  Detachment,  9th  Infantry.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  Jaulny,  France, 
September  12,  1918.  Private  Kackreycki,  with 
three  other  soldiers,  volunteered  to  carry  wounded 
men  of  their  companies  from  in  front  of  our  ad- 
vanced positions  and  carried  this  work  on  under 
violent  machine-gun  fire  while  a  counter-attack  was 
developing. 

KAEIS,  JACOB Private 

Deceased.  Company  I,  47th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  at  St.  Thibaut, 
France,  August  10,  1918.  Accompanied  by  another 
soldier,  Private  Kaeis  penetrated  the  enemy's  lines, 
and  patroled  a  sector  from  the  north  bank  of  the 
River  Vesle  to  the  town  of  Bazoche.  These  two  men 
entered  an  enemy  dugout  and  killed  two  Germans, 
at  the  same  time  locating  a  machine-gun  emplace- 
ment. Home  address,  Henry  Gross,  friend,  915 
Erie  Avenue,  Sheboygan,  Wis. 

KAHLE,  CLARENCE  C.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  Pilot,  99th  Aero  Squadron,  Air  Service. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Lachaussee, 
France,  September  13,  1918.  He,  with  First  Lieut- 
enant Raymond  C.  Hill,  observer,  was  directed  to 
take  photographs  of  the  old  Hindenburg  line.  They 
were  accompanied  by  two  protecting  planes.  After 
they  had  taken  some  photographs  the  protecting 
planes  were  driven  off  by  hostile  aircraft,  but  he  and 
his  observer  continued  their  mission  alone,  until  in 
the  vicinity  of  Lachaussee  they  were  attacked  by 
an  enemy  formation  of  nine  planes.  Lieutenant 
Kahle  put  up  a  gallant  fight,  in  which  his  observer 
was  shot  through  the  heart  and  killed.  Although 
pitted  against  overwhelming  odds,  Lieutenant 
Kahle,  by  his  pluck,  determination,  skill,  and  cour- 
age, brought  the  photographs  and  the  plane  back  to 
his  airdrome,  the  enemy  keeping  up  a  constant  at- 
tack upon  him  back  to  our  lines,  riddling  the  plane 
with  machine-gun  bullets.  Lieutenant  Kahle  was 
killed  in  action,  October,  2,  1918.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  F.  L.  Kahle,  mother,  5513  Margaretta  Street, 
Pittsburgh,  Pa. 

KAIN,  RANGY  R Sergeant 

Company  C,  126th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  the  woods  north  of  Cierges, 
France,  August  1,  1918.  In  an  attack  on  the  woods 
occupied  by  the  enemy  north  of  Cierges  to  clear  out 
machine  guns  and  snipers,  he  was  in  charge  of  a 
platoon.  Seeing  two  machine-gun  nests  and  no 
officer  being  present  to  take  command,  he  directed 
his  platoon  in  such  a  manner  as  to  silence  the  ma- 
chine-guns, killing  four  of  the  enemy.  He  also 
silenced  another  machine-gun  located  in  a  tree,  and 
personally  brought  down  the  operator.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Alice  Ferguson,  2013  Luella  Street, 
Kalamazoo,  Mich. 

KAMINSKI,  MIKE  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  I,  125th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Romagne,  France,  October 
11,  1918.  Private  Kaminski  displayed  exceptional 
courage  in  repeatedly  crossing  an  area  swept  by  ma- 
chine-gun and  shell  fire  to  carry  messages  to  bat- 
talion headquarters,  after  seeing  many  other  sol- 
diers killed  or  wounded  in  attempting  the  same  mis- 
sion. On  one  occasion  he  stopped  in  full  view  of  the 
enemy  to  take  a  message  from  another  runner,  who 


had  been  wounded.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Clara 
Kaminski,  mother,  292  Wesson  Avenue,  Detroit, 
Mich. 

KANALEY,  JOSEPH Private 

Company  D,  lllth  Machine  Gun  Battalion. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Verdun, 
France,  October  11,  1918.  Private  Kanaley  ran 
along  a  road  that  was  being  heavily  shelled  and  ee- 
cured  a  litter,  returning  with  it  over  the  same 
route,  and  assisted  in  carrying  a  wounded  soldier  to 
a  first-aid  station.  Home  address,  Jeremiah  T. 
Kanaley,  father,  15  Summer  Street,  Orange,  N.  J. 

KANE,  ALVA Private 

Medical  Detachment,  Prisoner  of  War  Enclosure, 
Richilieu.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action 
near  Bantheville  Woods,  France,  October  25-27, 
1918.  After  two  medical  officers,  attached  to  the 
battalion  with  which  he  was  serving,  had  been 
gassed  and  evacuated  he  took  over  and  operated 
the  first-aid  station,  remaining  heroically  at  his 
post,  though  subjected  to  heavy  shell  fire.  He  re- 
mained continuously  on  duty  until  blinded  by 
mustard  gas.  Home  address,  Bud  Cave,  friend, 
General  Delivery,  Stilwell,  Kans. 

KANE,  CHARLES  J Private 

Deceased.  Company  I,  23d  Infantry.  Attempt- 
ing to  bring  his  captain,  who  was  lying  wounded 
and  exposed  to  fire,  to  shelter,  near  Vaux,  France, 
July  1,  1918,  he  was  himself  killed,  thereby  sacri- 
ficing his  life  in  an  effort  to  rescue  his  commanding 
officer.  Next  of  kin,  Sister  Superior,  guardian, 
House  of  Providence,  Syracuse,  N.  Y. 

KANE,  MATTHEW  JOSEPH  .  .  .  Private 
Company  A,  165th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Landres-et-Saint  Georges, 
France,  October  15,  1918.  Private  Kane  volun- 
teered several  times  to  act  as  liaison  agent,  after 
every  runner  had  been  either  killed  or  wounded. 
He  was  untiring  in  his  efforts  to  maintain  communi- 
cation under  heavy  enemy  artillery  and  machine- 
gun  fire.  Home  address,  New  York  City. 

KANE,  TONY  W Sergeant 

Company  H,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Beaumont, 
France,  November  10,  1918.  He  reconnoitered  the 
position  fo  enemy  machine-guns  which  were  holding 
up  the  advance  of  his  company  across  the  Meuse. 
After  he  had  located  them  he  alone  silenced  the  fire 
of  two  guns,  thus  making  possible  the  continuance 
of  his  company's  advance.  Sergeant  Kane  is  also 
awarded  an  oak-leaf  cluster,  to  be  worn  with  the 
distinguished-service  cross,  for  the  following  act  of 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  in  the  Bois  de 
Belleau,  France,  June  11,  1918:  Displaying  notable 
bravery,  he  single  handed  charged  and  captured  an 
enemy  machine  gun,  killing  its  crew.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Mary  Kane,  mother,  1056  Milwaukee 
Avenue,  Chicago,  111. 

KANOPSKY,  FRANK Private 

Company  E,  4th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Roncheres,  France,  July  28, 
1918.  While  acting  as  runner,  Private  Kanopsky 
was  severely  burned  with  mustard  gas  and  wounded 
by  shrapnel.  He  refused  to  be  evacuated  and  con- 
ti  nued  to  perform  his  duties  under  intense  machine- 
gun  fire.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Cariki  Poar,  sister, 
Russelton,  Pa. 

KANTZ,  CLARENCE  E Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  K,  311th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Grand-Pre, 
France,  October  26,  1918.  During  an  enemy  coun- 
terattack, Sergeant  Kantz  by  his  foresight  saved  the 
company  on  the  right  of  his  platoon  by  reinforcing 
that  company's  flank.  This  action  stopped  the  ad- 


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vance  of  several  machine  gunners  who  were  ad- 
vancing through  pur  lines  at  that  point,  but  cost 
Sergeant  Kantz  his  life.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Minnie 
Kanti,  mother,  420  South  Second  Street,  Camden, 
N.  J. 

KARCH,  EMANUEL Private 

Company  B,  16th  Infantry.  Displaying  excep- 
tional initiative  and  bravery  throughout  the  opera- 
tions south  of  Soissons,  France,  July  18  to  22,  1918, 
he,  with  extraordinary  heroism,  on  July  21,  1918, 
with  two  companions,  captured  two  machine-guns 
that  were  causing  heavy  losses  to  his  company. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Frank  Karch,  mother,  Mile* 
City,  Mont. 

KARELIS,  KIMON  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  C,  15th  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Vieville-en- 
Haye,  France,  September  12-13, 1918.  After  he  was 
severely  wounded  and  his  squad  leader  killed,  Pri- 
vate Karelis  took  charge  of  the  squad  and  directed 
their  fire  with  such  telling  effect  that  three  machine- 
guns  which  had  caused  many  casualties  in  our  ranks 
were  put  out  of  action.  In  the  counterattack  which 
followed,  he  personally  manned  the  machine  gun 
after  the  other  members  of  the  crew  had  been  killed 
or  wounded,  and  continued  to  operate  it  until 
completely  exhausted.  Home  address,  Apostolon 
Karelis,  father,  Carapongia,  Greece. 

KARG,  HOWARD  N Sergeant 

Deceased.  1st  Battalion,  309th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  at  St.  Juvin, 
France,  November  5,  1918.  Under  terrific  enemy 
bombardment  Sergeant  Karg  carried  a  soldier,  who 
was  overcome  by  gaa,  for  a  distance  of  50  yards  over 
a  road  exposed  to  the  direct  fire  of  enemy  machine- 
gun  snipers  and  shell  fire,  to  a  place  of  safety.  Next 
of  kin,  Mrs.  Elizabeth  M.  Karg,  Mount  Holly, 

KARNES,  JAMES  ERNEST  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Company  D,  117th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Estrees,  France,  October  8, 
1918.  During  an  advance,  Sergeant  Karnes's  com- 
pany was  held  up  by  a  machine-gun,  which  was  en- 
filading the  line.  Accompanied  by  another  member 
of  his  company,  he  advanced  against  this  position 
and  succeeded  in  reducing  the  nest  by  killing  three 
and  capturing  seven  of  the  enemy  and  their  guns. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Emily  Karnes,  mother,  2501 
North  Broadway  Avenue,  Knoxville,  Tenn. 

KARWOSKI,  PAUL  J Sergeant 

Company  M,  311th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Grand-Pr6,  France,  October 
26,  1918.  Acting  as  a  scout,  Sergeant  Karwoski  ob- 
tained valuable  information  as  to  the  location  of 
enemy  positions,  and  single-handed  attacked  a  ma- 
chine-gun crew,  killing  one  of  the  enemy  and  taking 
the  remaining  two  prisoners.  Home  address,  Law- 
rence Karwoski,  brother,  1437  Clinton  Street,  Tren- 
ton, N.  J. 

KAUFMAN,  ABE Private 

Battery  F,  7th  Field  Artillery.  He  refused  to 
leave  his  gun  after  he  had  lost  a  finger  during  the 
enemy  counterattack  on  Cantigny,  France,  May 
28,  1918,  but  continued  to  perform  his  duties  until 
so  severely  wounded  as  to  be  unable  to  assist  in 
serving  his  piece.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Esther 
Kaufman,  mother,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

KAULSKY,  FRANK Private 

Company  H,  Second  Battalion,  5th  Regiment, 
U.  S.  M.  C.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action 
near  Blanc  Mont  Ridge,  France,  October  4,  1918. 
Private  Kaulsky  volunteered  to  rescue  a  wounded 
comrade  from  a  violent  barrage;  and,  although  he 
was  wounded,  he  successfully  accomplished  hia 


mission.      Home    address,    Miss    Mamie    Miller, 
cousin,  811  Paca  Street,  Baltimore,  Md. 

KAY,  IVANS Private 

Deceased.  Company  L,  363d  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Waereghem. 
Belgium,  October  31,  1918.  When  the  progress  of 
two  front-line  companies  had  been  held  up  by  in- 
tense machine-gun  fire  and  the  enemy  had  begun  to 
close  in  on  our  forces  Private  Kay,  although  in  an 
exposed  position,  checked  the  advance  of  the  en- 
emy with  rifle  grenades  until  he  was  killed.  His 
act  made  possible  the  renewal  of  the  advance  by  the 
two  companies.  Next  of  kin,  George  W.  Kay,  fa- 
ther, Route  8,  Little  Falls,  Minn. 

KAYE,  SAMUEL  Jr.  ...  First  Lieutenant 
Air  Service,  94th  Aero  Squadron.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  over  the  region  of  Epinonville, 
France,  September  29,  1918.  While  on  a  mission 
Lieutenant  Kaye,  accompanied  by  another  machine 
piloted  by  Lieutenant  Reed  M.  Chambers,  encount- 
ered a  formation  of  six  enemy  machines  (Fokker 
type)  at  an  altitude  of  3,000  feet.  Despite  numeri- 
cal superiority  of  the  enemy  Lieutenant  Kaye  and 
Lieutenant  Chambers  immediately  attacked  and 
succeeded  in  destroying  one  and  forced  the  remain- 
ing five  to  retire  into  their  own  lines.  A  bronze  oak 
leaf,  to  be  worn  with  the  Distinguished  Service 
Cross,  is  awarded  to  Lieutenant  Kaye  for  the  follow- 
ing act  of  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  over  the 
region  of  Montfaucon  and  Bantheville,  France,  Oc- 
tober 5,  1918:  Lieutenant  Kaye  encountered  a  form- 
ation of  seven  enemy  machines  (Fokker  type). 
Regardless  of  their  numerical  superiority,  he  im- 
mediately attacked  and  by  skillful  maneuvering 
succeeded  in  separating  one  enemy  plane  from  its 
formation  and  after  a  short  combat  shot  it  down  in 
flames.  Home  address,  Samuel  Kaye,  father,  808 
North  Tenth  Street,  Columbus,  Miss. 


KAYLOR,  FRANK  E. 


Private 


Company  D,  166th  Infantry-  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  northwest  of  Chateau-Thierry, 
France,  July  27,  1918.  After  he  and  a  comrade 
located  a  hostile  machine-gun  in  a  clump  of  trees 
500  meters  north  of  a  chateau  which  their  platoon 
was  holding,  east  of  Fere-en-Tardenois,  they  secur- 
ed the  permission  of  their  platoon  commander  to 
attempt  to  force  the  enemy  to  abandon  this  posi- 
tion and  advanced  over  open  ground  and  in  the 
face  of  fire.  With  their  rifles  they  drove  the  enemy 
from  their  gun,  killing  one  and  wounding  another. 
Home  address,  James  R.  Kaylor,  636  North  De- 
troit Street,  Bellefontaine,  Ohio. 

KEACHIE,  EDWIN  S Corporal 

Deceased.  Battery  B,  5th  Field  Artillery.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  at  Soissons, 
France,  July  18-24,  1918.  Corporal  Keachie  dis- 
played unusual  ability  and  courage  by  taking  the 
place  of  officers  who  had  been  wounded  and  faith- 
fully performing  their  duties  while  his  battery 
position  was  under  severe  flanking  fire.  He  contin- 
ually exposed  himself  to  violent  bombardment  un- 
til killed.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  L.  S.  Keachie,  7142 
Parnell  Avenue,  Chicago,  111. 

KEADOK,  JOSEPH  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  A,  4th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Grand  Ballois  Farm,  France, 
July  15,  1918.  After  being  badly  gassed  Private 
Keadok  continued  with  his  duties  as  runner,  exposed 
to  the  extreme  shelling  of  high  explosive  and  gas 
bombs.  Home  address,  William  Keadok,  brother, 
508  Center  Street,  Beaver  Dam,  Wis. 

KEAN,  ROBERT  WINTHROP  .  First  Lieutenant 
15th  Field  Artillery.  For  extraordinary  heroism 
in  action  near  Vierzy,  France,  July  18-19,  1918. 
He  accompanied  two  successive  waves  of  infantry 
in  the  attack  on  Vierzy  and  Villemontoire,  July  18, 


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exposed  himself  with  almost  reckless  disregard  of 
the  enemy's  heavy  shell  and  machine-gun  fire, 
secured  valuable  information  for  the  artillery  as  to 
the  location  of  our  own  and  the  enemy's  lines,  and 
personally  took  command  of  an  isolated  9th  In- 
fantry machine-gun  detachment  that  had  lost  its 
officers  by  heavy  fire.  Lieutenant  Kean  on  July 
18  and  19  actually  accompanied  three  successive 
waves  of  the  23d  Infantry,  the  9th  Infantry,  and 
an  attack  by  French  infantry  without  rest.  Hia 
endurance  and  courage  were  exceptional  and  most 
inspiring  upon  this  occasion,  and  upon  all  other 
occasions  of  attack  by  the  2d  Division.  Home  ad- 
dress, Hamilton  Fish  Kean,  father,  5  Nassau  Street, 
New  York  City. 

KEANE,  CHRISTOPHER  W.  .  .  Sergeant 
Medical  Department,  131st  Infantry.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  at  Hamel,  Belgium,  July 
4,  1918.  Throughout  the  engagement  he  displayed 
great  gallantry  and  devotion  to  duty  by  treating 
the  wounded  in  an  area  swept  by  machine-gun  and 
artillery  fire.  When  two  stretcher  bearers  who  were 
working  with  him  were  killed  he  impressed  German 
prisoners  into  the  service  of  carrying  wounded  to 
the  aid  station.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Anna  Keane, 
mother,  4712  Monroe  Street,  Chicago,  111. 

KEARNEY,  JOHN  J Private 

Company  B,  102d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Marcheville,  France,  Septem- 
ber 26,  1918.  When  liaison  with  the  front  line  com- 
panies had  been  completely  broken  and  several  run- 
ners had  failed  to  reach  them,  Private  Kearney  suc- 
cessfully carried  a  message  through  an  intense  ma- 
chine-gun and  artillery  barrage,  returning  with  im- 
portant information  Home  address,  Mrs.  Marie 
Kearney,  41  Riverside  Street,  Hartford,  Conn. 

KEARNS,  CHARLIE  F Private 

Company  E,  357th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Fey-en-Haye,  France, 
September  12,  1918.  Private  Kearns  rushed  mach- 
ine-gun nests  that  were  holding  up  the  advance  of 
his  company,  killed  the  crews  with  his  automatic 
rifle,  and  captured  the  guns.  He  continued  to 
render  valiant  service  throughout  the  engagement 
until  he  was  wounded  by  a  shell  fragment.  Home 
address,  Frank  Kearns,  father,  Drumwright,  Okla. 

KEARNS,  THOMAS  W.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
47th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  near 
Sergy,  France,  July  29-30,  1918.  When  a  counter- 
attack was  impending,  he  successively  carried  15 
wounded  men  across  a  shell-swept  area,  in  full  view 
of  the  enemy,  taking  them  to  a  place  of  safety  and 
preventing  them  from  being  captured  by  the  enemy. 
Later  he  reorganized  groups  of  stragglers  and  led 
them  into  combat.  Home  address,  W.  F.  Kearns, 
father,  4  Lardmont  Street,  Dorchester,  Mass. 

KEATING,  WILLIAM  J Captain 

Deceased.  114th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Mallesville  farm,  north  of 
Verdun,  France,  October  27,  1918.  While  he  was  in 
command  of  the  machine-gun  company  of  his  regi- 
ment, and  every  available  gunner  had  been  killed  or 
wounded,  Captain  Keating  personally  manned  one 
of  the  guns  and  kept  it  in  operation  until  killed. 
Next  of  kin,  Raymond  M.  Keating,  brother,  2104 
Atlantic  Avenue,  Baltimore,  Md. 

KEATON,  ANDY Private 

Company  G,  357th  Infantry.  For  extradorinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Fey-en-Heye,  France,  Sep- 
heroism  in  action  near  Fey-en-Haye,  France, 
September  9-12,  1918.  Becoming  separated  from 
his  patrol,  Private  Keaton  with  another  soldier 
attacked  an  enemy  patrol  and  drove  it  off  though 
he  number  of  their  opponents  was  estimated  at  50. 


During  the  advance  of  September  12  north  of  Fey- 
en-Haye,  Private  Keaton  went  to  the  rescue  of  his 
battalion  commander  and  another  officer  who  were 
pocketed  by  the  fire  of  a  machine  gun.  He  stalked 
the  gun  position  and  drove  off  the  gunners.  Home 
address,  Ozark,  Ark. 

KEE,  SING     . .  Private 

Company  G,  306th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Mont  Notre  Dame,  west  of 
Fismes,  France,  August  14-15,  1918.  Although  ser- 
iously gassed  during  shelling  by  high-explosive  and 
gas  shells,  he  refused  to  be  evacuated  and  continued, 
practically  single-handed,  by  his  own  initiative,  to 
operate  the  regimental  message  center  relay  station 
at  Mont  Notre  Dame.  Throughout  this  critical 
period  he  showed  extraordinary  heroism,  high  cour- 
age, and  persistent  devotion  to  duty,  and  totally 
disregarded  all  personal  danger.  By  his  determina- 
tion he  materially  aided  his  regimental  commander 
in  communicating  with  the  front  line.  Home  ad- 
dress, Chung  Kee,  father,  602  North  Fourth  Street, 
San  Jose,  Calif. 

KEENAN,  JOHN  J Corporal 

Company  D,  55th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Jaulny,  France,  November  8, 
1918.  With  a  detail  of  seven  men,  Corporal  Keenan 
volunteered  and  went  through  severe  artillery  and 
machine-gun  fire  to  bring  in  a  platoon  which  had 
been  cut  off  for  five  hours  in  front  of  a  strongly  forti- 
fied enemy  position.  Repeated  efforts  to  reach  the 
platoon  during  the  day  had  failed,  but  Corporal 
Keenan  and  his  party  brought  in  the  entire  platoon, 
including  several  wounded  men,  among  them  the 
platoon  commander.  Home  address,  Elizabeth 
Keenan,  mother,  6342  South  Seely  Avenue,  Chi- 
cago, 111. 

KEENAN,  JOSEPH  A Corporal 

Company  L,  315th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Nantillois,  France,  Septem- 
ber 29,  1918.  When  his  platoon  had  been  orfered  to 
cover  because  of  annihilating  machine-gun  and  artil- 
lery fire,  Corporal  Keenan  accompanied  another  sol- 
dier to  the  rescue  of  a  comrade  who  was  lying  300 
yards  distant.  The  journey  was  made  through'heavy 
and  continuous  fire,  but  Corporal  Keenan,  with  his 
fellow  soldier,  succeeded  in  bringing  their  wounded 
comrade  to  safety.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary  A. 
Keenan,  mother,  2955  Aramingo  Street,  Philadel- 
phia, Pa. 


KEENAN,  WILLIS  H. 


First  Lieutenant 


Medical  Corps,  369th  Infantry.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  in  the  Champagne  sector, 
France,  September  26-October  1,  1918.  Although 
suffering  from  illness,  this  officer  remained  on  duty 
day  and  night  throughout  the  engagement.  When 
his  battalion  was  in  reserve,  he  voluntarily  went 
forward  to  the  assaulting  battalions  whose  surgeons 
had  been  evacuated.  In  the  attack  on  Se'chault  he 
exposed  himself  continuously  to  intense  artillery 
and  machine-gun  fire  while  rendering  first  aid. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary  B.  Keenan,  wife,  128 
North  Sixth  Street,  Coshocton,  Ohio. 

KEEPER,  EASTER  E Private 

Company  L,  131st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  Harville,  November 
10,  1918.  Volunteering  for  the  service,  he  went  out 
in  advance  of  our  lines,  under  heavy  machine-gun 
fire,  to  cut  lanes  through  wide  belts  of  barbed  wire. 
Despite  the  enemy  fire,  to  which  he  was  constantly 
exposed,  he  accomplished  his  mission,  enabling  the 
attacking  waves  to  resume  the  advance.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Peddiecord  Keeper,  wife,  East  Liver- 
pool. Ohio. 

KEISER,  HARRY  M.     .      .         First  Lieutenant 

Deceased.     Company  H,   125th  Infantry.     For 

extraordinary    heroism    in    action    near    Cierges, 


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northeast  of  Chateau-Thierry,  France.  In  the 
action  to  force  the  passage  of  the  Ourcq  River  and 
capture  the  heights  beyond,  he  distinguished  him- 
self by  his  conduct  and  personal  example  to  his  men. 
Under  artillery  fire  and  heavy  machine-gun  fire  he 
continued  to  direct  his  platoon,  even  though  severe- 
ly wounded,  in  an  effective  manner  against  the  en- 
emy, until  he  was  killed  by  machine-gun  fire.  Next 
of  kin,  Mrs.  Florence  Reiser,  mother,  242  West 
Seventy-third  Street,  Chicago,  111. 

KELLER,  ROY  L Sergeant 

Company  B,  354th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Remonville,  France,  Novem- 
ber 1,  1918.  When  his  combat  group  was  heavily 
fired  upon,  while  crossing  open  exposed  ground,  by 
two  machine-guns,  Sergeant  Keller  charged  the  posi- 
tion from  the  flank,  personally  killing  one  gunner 
and  making  the  capture  of  the  other  members  of  the 
crews  possible.  His  action  made  possible  the  ad- 
vance of  his  company.  Home  address,  William  A. 
Keller,  R.  F.  D.  3,  Lewiston,  Mo. 

KELLER,  THEODORE  ....  Sergeant 
Company  M,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Barricourt, 
France,  November  1-2,  1918,  Working  through 
three  desperate  counterattacks  of  the  enemy,  Ser- 
geant Keller  established  liaison  with  the  adjacent 
division,  maintaining  contact  with  his  flanks  at  all 
times,  despite  the  hazards  under  which  he  worked. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Thelka  Keller,  123  East  Sixth 
Street,  Lexington,  Ky. 

KELLEY,  AUSTIN  J Corporal 

Company  L,  101st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Vaux,  France,  July  20,  1918. 
Corporal  Kelley  and  Privates  Harold  S.  Rounds  and 
John  J.  Grady  penetrated  the  enemy's  lines  in  the 
face  of  machine-gun  fire,  captured  a  machine-gun 
and  its  crew,  and  returned  with  valuable  informa- 
tion concerning  the  enemy's  positions.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Catherine  Kelley,  mother,  11  Vernon 
Street,  Maiden,  Mass. 

KELLEY,  HENRY  G Private 

Company  G,  119th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt,  France,  Septem- 
ber 20,  1918.  Voluntarily  advancing  alone  against 
a  machine-gun  nest,  which  was  causing  heavy  cas- 
ualties in  his  platoon,  Private  Kelley  bombed  the 
enemy  position,  killing  five  of  the  crew  and  captur- 
ing the  remaining  three.  Home  address,  U.  E. 
Kelley,  grandfather,  Andrews,  N.  C. 

KELLEY,  ORLEN  O Sergeant 

Company  I,  356th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Pouilly,  France,  November 
7-8,  and  November  11,  1918.  Accompanying  a  pat- 
rol into  the  village  of  Pouilly  to  determine  the 
strength  of  the  enemy,  Sergeant  Kelley  crossed  the 
Meuse  by  means  of  a  destroyed  bridge,  which,  to- 
gether with  all  approaches  thereto,  was  subjected  to 
an  intense  harassing  fire  of  one-pounders,  machine- 
guns  and  snipers.  On  November  11,  Sergeant  Kel- 
ley continued  a  gallant  fight  against  an  enemy  ma- 
chine-gun nest,  after  his  company  commander  had 
been  evacuated  because  of  wounds.  Home  address, 
Henry  Kelley,  father,  Maryville,  Mo. 

KELLOGG,  GORDON  V Corporal 

Headquarters  Battery  A,  122d  Field  Artillery. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  the  Bois 
de  Bantheville,  France,  October  30,  1918.  Having 
been  sent  on  a  reconnaissance,  Corporal  Kel- 
logg reached  the  enemy  lines  and  returned  with  in- 
formation of  great  value.  Home  address,  Lyman  L. 
Kellogg,  father,  6916  Dorchester  Avenue,  Chicago, 


KELLY,  AUGUSTINE  C Corporal 

Battery  B,  122d  Field  Artillery.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  Bantheville,  France,  Oc- 
tober 29,  1918.  C9rporal  Kelly  voluntarily  pro- 
ceeded to  a  point  within  150  meters  of  the  enemy, 
where  he  remained  for  more  than  an  hour,  securing 
valuable  information  regarding  the  enemy's  posi- 
tion and  activity.  During  all  this  time  he  was  sub- 
jected to  severe  shell,  machine-gun  and  snipers'  fire, 
being  wounded  by  a  shell  while  returning  to  our 
lines.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Albert  F.  Church,  mo- 
ther, Laurel,  Miss. 

KELLY,  FRANCIS  A Chaplain 

104th  Machine-Gun  Battalion.  For  repeated  acts 
of  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Ronssoy, 
France,  September  26-30,  1918,  and  east  of  the  Le- 
Selle  River,  France,  October  13-20,  1918.  During 
the  operations  of  his  regiment  against  the  Hinden- 
burg  line  and  later  east  of  the  LeSelle  River,  Chap- 
lain Kelly  was  constantly  at  the  front,  caring  for  the 
wounded  and  supervising  the  burial  of  the  dead, 
often  under  heavy  shell  and  machine-gun  fire.  His 
fearless  conduct  afforded  an  inspiring  example  to 
the  combat  troops.  Home  address,  John  F.  Kelly, 
father,  Cohoes,  N.  Y. 

KELLY,  FRANCIS  J.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne,  France,  October 
4,  1918.  After  all  other  officers  of  his  company  had 
become  casualties,  Lieutenant  Kelly  took  command 
and,  while  able  to  retire  to  a  stronger  position,  yet 
Lieutenant  Kelly  ordered  an  advance  against 
greatly  superior  numbers,  breaking  the  enemy's  at- 
tack and  taking  many  prisoners.  Home  address, 
Francis  J.  Kelly,  father,  138  Dean  Street,  Brook- 
lyn, N.  Y. 

KELLY,  JOHN Private 

Company  A,  341st  Machine-Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  Barri- 
court, France,  November  2,  1918.  With  his  ma- 
chine-gun section,  Private  Kelly  was  sent  to  an  ad- 
vanced position,  where  they  were  subjected  to  fire 
from  numerous  enemy  snipers  and  machine-gun 
positions,  and  were  also  mistaken  for  the  enemy  by 
our  own  infantry.  After  the  section  lieutenant  wa» 
wounded  he  directed  the  sergeant  to  signal  their 
identity  to  the  infantry,  and,  overhearing  the  order, 
Private  Kelly  rose  on  the  edge  of  the  shell  hole  to 
send  the  message,  but  was  met  by  bursts  of  auto- 
matic rifle  fire.  In  order  to  save  his  comrades  from 
the  danger  of  this  fire,  he  ran  down  the  hill  to  our 
own  lines,  convinced  the  infantry  of  the  identity  of 
the  troops  ahead,  and  then  returned  to  his  section. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Fannie  Kelly,  mother,  Burc- 
hard,  Neb. 

KELLY,  LAWRENCE  J Private 

Company  F,  101st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  St.  Remy,  France, 
September  12,  1918.  Accompanying  two  other  sol- 
diers, Private  Kelly  rushed  forward  in  advance  of 
his  lines,  exposed  to  heavy  machine-gun  fire,  and 
captured  two  machine-guns  and  six  of  the  enemy 
who  were  manning  the  position.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Annie  Kelly,  Akron,  Ohio. 

KELLY,  LEO  P First  Lieutenant 

9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Vaux,  France,  June  6-7,  1918.  During  a 
night  attack  made  by  his  battalion,  Lieutenant 
Kelly,  the  battalion  adjutant,  voluntarily  left  his 
dugout  and  went  to  the  front  line  positions,  through 
the  intense  artillery  fire.  There  he  successfully 
maintained  liaison  with  the  advance  troops  and  the 
artillery  in  the  rear  by  means  of  signals  sent  from 
his  exposed  position.  His  absolute  disregard  for 
his  own  safety  contributed  largely  to  the  success  of 


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the   engagement.      Home   address,    Mrs.    Thomas 
Kelly,  mother,  Pueblo,  Colo. 

KELLY,  MICHAEL  A Major 

165th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Landres-et-St.  Georges,  France,  October 
15,  1918.  Major  Kelly,  because  of  having  a  very 
high  fever,  was  ordered  to  the  rear  while  conducting 
an  attack  against  strong  resistance.  He  refused, 
however,  to  be  relieved,  remaining  in  command  for 
two  days,  after  which  time  he  collapsed,  his  sickness 
which  resulted  necessitating  his  remaining  in  the 
hospital  for  a  period  of  over  a  month.  Gome  ad- 
dress, Ellinor  D.  Kelly,  20  Lake  Street,  West  Nut- 
ley,  N.  J. 

KELLY,  THOMAS  P Corporal 

Company  G,  102d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Hilaire,  France,  Septem- 
ber 22,  1918.  Assisted  by  another  soldier.  Corporal 
Kelly  rushed  a  machine-gun  nest  which  had  been 
firing  on  their  patrol.  They  succeeded  in  killing  the 
crew.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary  A.  Kelly,  mother, 
154  Grand  Street,  Waterbury,  Conn. 

KELSEY,  HARRY  R.     .      .  First  Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  E,  139th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Charpentry, 
France,  September  27,  1918.  Sergeant  Kelsey  vol- 
unteered to  carry  an  important  message  from  his 
company  commander  to  battalion  headquarters  and, 
knowing  the  extreme  importance  of  the  message, 
proceeded  by  the  most  direct  route  through  the 
heavy  machine-gun  fire  and  artillery  barrage,  with 
entire  disregard  for  his  personal  safety.  He  was 
killed  while  performing  this  heroic  service.  Next  of 
kin,  Mrs.  Mattie  Kelsey,  mother,  Easton,  Kan. 

KELTY,  ASHER  E.  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  Air  Service,  91st  Aero  Squadron.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Cr6pion, 
France,  September  26,  1928.  In  the  course  of  a  pho- 
tographic mission,  Lieutenant  Kelty,  with  his  ob- 
server, was  obliged  to  penetrate  a  heavy  enemy  anti- 
aircraft barrage,  realizing  that  obtaining  the  loca- 
tion of  the  artillery  objectives  was  of  the  greatest 
importance.  When  a  shell  struck  his  machine,  his 
observer  was  instantly  killed  and  his  machine  so 
badly  wrecked  that  it  plunged  to  the  earth,  thereby 
causing  his  death.  Next  of  kin,  James  B.  Kelty, 
father,  Rice  Lake,  Wis. 

KEMMERER,  BURTRUS  .  .  .  Corporal 
Company  H,  139th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Baulny,  France,  September 
26,  1918.  Seeing  his  battalion  adjutant  lying 
several  hundred  yards  in  front  of  our  lines,  and  in 
great  danger  from  heavy  machine-gun  and  rifle  fire, 
Corporal  (then  private)  Kemmerer,  with  a  total  dis- 
regard for  personal  danger,  went  to  the  assistance  of 
this  officer  and  succeeded  in  carrying  him  to  safety. 
This  gallant  soldier  was  himself  wounded  while 
performing  this  heroic  act.  Home  address,  John 
Kemmerer,  410  East  Benton  Street,  Carrelton,  Mo. 

KEMMO,  CHARLES Private 

Company  E,  128th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Soissons,  France,  July  18, 
1918.  He  displayed  exceptional  bravery  and  utter 
disregard  of  his  own  life  by  advancing  on  a  machine- 
gun  nest  of  two  guns  and  six  men,  and  by  working 
his  way  up  to  the  rear  of  the  guns,  put  them  out  of 
action  in  hand-to-hand  combat.  On  July  20,  1918, 
he  again  advanced  on  a  machine-gun  which  was 
doing  great  damage  to  the  men  in  his  sector  by  snip- 
ing, put  the  gun  out  of  action,  and  returned  to  the 
trenches  with  the  gun.  Private  Kemmo  is  also 
authorized  to  wear  the  silver  star  upon  the  ribbon  of 
the  Distinguished  Service  Cross  for  his  second  act  of 
extraordinary  heroism  on  July  20.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Grant  Doty,  mother,  Fairbury,  Neb. 


KEMPTON,  RAYMOND  D. 


Private 


Company  C,  114th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Verdun,  France,  October  12, 
1918.  Although  severely  wounded  in  the  arm,  he 
refused  to  go  to  the  rear,  and  after  receiving  first  aid 
treatment  rejoined  his  platoon  under  heavy  shell  fire 
and  continued  to  fight  until  incapacitated  by  a  sec- 
ond severe  wound.  Home  address,  Herbert  Kemp- 
ton,  father,  188  James  Street,  Hackensack,  N.  J. 

KENASTON,  HAROLD  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
356th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Pouilly,  France,  November  4-10,  1918. 
On  November  4  Lieutenant  Kenaston  was  severely 
gassed  during  a  heavy  shelling,  but  remained  on 
duty.  On  November  5,  still  suffering  from  the  ef- 
fects of  the  gas,  he  volunteered  and  went  to  a  near- 
by town  to  assist  in  the  work  of  supplying  reserve 
rations  for  the  command,  working  continuously  for 
two  days  and  two  nights  under  terrific  fire.  During 
the  night  of  November  10-11  he  guided  an  element 
to  the  pontoon  crossing  the  Meuse,  and,  while  re- 
turning, he  was  rendered  unconscious  by  a  shell  ex- 
plosion. Gaining  consciousness,  he  voluntarily 
started  on  a  search  for  a  part  of  his  command,  which 
had  been  lost  in  the  dense  fog.  Home  address,  Doris 
C.  Kenaston,  wife,  130  La  Fayette  Avenue,  Pas- 
saic,  N.  J. 

KENDALL,  HERBERT  B Private 

Company  H,  103d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  St.  Remy,  France, 
September  12, 1918.  While  under  heavy  fire,  he  cut 
through  the  opening  through  the  enemy's  wire  en- 
tanglements and  then  crawled  through  the  opening 
he  had  made,  leading  a  small  detail  against  an  en- 
emy machine-gun,  which  he  flanked  and  put  out  of 
action.  With  two  companions,  he  destroyed  a  sec- 
ond emplacement  and,  while  advancing  upon  a 
third,  was  severely  wounded  by  shell  fire.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Alice  Kendall,  mother,  Wolfeboro, 
N.  H. 

KENNEDY,  GEORGE  M Private 

6th  Engineer  Train.  For  extraordinary  heroism 
in  action  near  Malancourt,  France,  October  2, 1918, 
about  2 :30  a.m.  He  was  on  guard  in  a  corral  when  a 
shell  landed,  wounding  some  of  the  men  and  killing 
several  animals.  He  immediately  wakened  the  oc- 
cupants of  the  camp  and  returned  to  his  post,  find- 
ing that  another  shell  had  struck,  wounding  several 
more  men  and  killing  more  horses.  He  went  to  a 
wagon  where  a  sick  soldier  lay  helpless  and  succeed- 
ed in  carrying  him  aid  and  leading  a  badly  wounded 
soldier  away  from  the  spot.  While  thus  engaged  a 
third  shell  struck,  woupding  one  man  and  violently 
throwing  all  three  men  to  the  ground.  Private  Ken- 
nedy arose  and  carried  the  helpless  soldier  to  a  safe 
dugout,  where  he  was  given  first  aid.  He  then  re- 
turned to  the  corral  to  assist  other  wounded.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Mary  Kennedy,  399  West  Tompkins 
Street,  Galesburg,  111. 

KENNEDY,  GRANT Corporal 

Company  G,  Fourth  Infantry.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  Cunel,  France,  October 
13,  1918.  When  his  platoon  commander  was 
wounded,  he  reorganized  the  platoon,  while  under 
severe  fire,  placing  his  men  so  as  best  to  repel  the 
enemy's  counterattack.  He  inspired  his  men 
by  his  own  personal  bravery.  Wounded  and  sent 
to  a  hospital,  he  returned  to  the  front  line  after 
a  week's  treatment,  being  severely  wounded  while 
leading  his  men  in  an  attack.  Home  address,  Jep 
Kennedy,  father,  Imboden,  Virginia. 

KENNEDY,  HARRY Private 

Company  C,  26th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Soissons,  France,  July  19, 
1918.  Armed  with  only  his  rifle  and  bayonet,  Pri- 
vate Kennedy  alone  captured  a  machine-gun  after 


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killing  the  entire  crew.  He  then  turned  his  cap- 
tured gun  on  the  enemy,  causing  the  retreat  of  an 
entire  platoon.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Anna  Ken- 
nedy, mother,  R.  F.  D.  4,  Fairmont,  111. 

KENNEDY,  JOHN  J Captain 

110th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Courmont,  France,  July  29,  1918. 
Learning  that  two  of  his  men  were  lying  wounded  in 
an  exposed  position  in  front  of  our  lines,  he  went 
forward  alone,  facing  heavy  fire,  to  their  rescue. 
After  carrying  one  of  the  wounded  men  back  to  our 
lines,  he  was  confronted  by  a  German  upon  his  re- 
turn. Picking  up  a  rifle  of  the  wounded  man  he  had 
come  to  rescue,  he  shot  the  German,  and  then  com- 
pleted his  mission  of  rescue.  Home  address,  Mich- 
ael J.  Kennedy,  father,  Scottdale,  Pa. 

KENNEDY,  RAY  R Private 

Company  C,  119th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ribeauville,  France,  October 
18-19,  1918.  On  the  night  of  October  18-19,  when 
all .  communication  had  been  temporarily  lost  with 
the  unit  on  the  left  of  his  regiment,  Private  Ken- 
nedy volunteered  to  attempt  the  establishment  of 
liaison,  fully  aware  of  the  danger  necessarily  in- 
curred. While  attempting  to  cross  a  heavily  shelled 
area  to  reach  the  flank  regiment,  he  received  a 
wound  which  resulted  in  the  loss  of  his  leg.  Home 
address,  Pat  E.  Kennedy,  father,  DeKalb,  111. 

KENNER,  ALBERT  W Major 

26th  Infantry.  Learning  that  his  regimental  com- 
mander had  been  mortally  wounded  near  Soissons, 
France,  July  22,  1918,  he  voluntarily  went  through 
machine-gun  fire  beyond  the  front  lines  in  the  hope 
of  helping  him.  Finding  his  colonel  dead,  he  recov- 
ered the  body,  in  spite  of  the  danger  to  which  such 
action  subjected  him.  Home  address,  H.  W.  Ken- 
ner,  father,  1711  Seventeenth  Street,  Washington, 
D.  C. 

KENNEY,  GEORGE  C.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Pilot,  Air  Service,  91st  Aero  Squadron.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Jametz,  France, 
October  9,  1918.  This  officer  gave  proof  of  his  brav- 
ery and  devotion  to  duty  when  he  was  attacked  by  a 
superior  number  of  aircraft.  He  accepted  combat, 
destroyed  one  plane  and  drove  the  others  off.  Not- 
withstanding that  the  enemy  returned  and  attacked 
again  in  strong  numbers,  he  continued  his  mission 
and  enabled  his  observer  to  secure  information  of 
great  military  value.  Home  address,  L.  Gordon 
Glazier,  4  Egremont  Road,  Boston,  Mass. 

KENNY,  FRANK  H.,  Jr.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  H,  107th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ronssoy,  France,  September 
29,  1918.  When  his  commanding  officer  fell  wound- 
ed, Private  Kenny  made  his  way  through  intense 
machine-gun  fire  to  his  first  sergeant  and  notified 
him  that  he  should  assume  command  of  the  com- 
pany. He  then  continued  with  the  company  until 
the  advance  was  checked  and  the  first  sergeant 
severely  wounded,  when  he  made  his  way  in  search 
of  the  next  in  command.  Failing  to  find  him,  he 
organized  a  squad  of  slightly  wounded  men,  and 
with  an  automatic  rifle  and  ammunition,  which  he 
salvaged,  mopped  up  a  section  of  the  enemy  trench, 
and  then  rejoined  his  company  in  its  continued  ad- 
vance. Home  address,  Frank  H.  Kenny,  father, 
Gaylor  Street,  Tuckahoe,  N.  Y. 

KENNY,  THOMAS Sergeant 

Company  H,  195th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St  Souplet,  France,  October 
17,  1918.  While  patrolling  alone  in  advance  of  the 
line,  Sergeant  Kenny  discovered  a  German  officer 
directing  a  detachment  in  establishing  machine- 
gun  posts.  He  immediately  opened  fire,  killing  one 
and  forcing  the  others  to  surrender.  Later,  rein- 


forced by  the  remainder  of  his  squad,  Sergeant 
Kenny  captured  34  of  the  enemy,  including  seven 
officers.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Nellie  Kenny,  wife, 
1808  Third  Avenue,  New  York  City. 

KENOYER,  JOHN Private 

Company  E,  137th  Infantry.  Having  previously 
made  several  trips  to  the  rear  with  wounded  com- 
rades under  heavy  shell  fire,  Private  Kenoyer,  with 
another  litter-bearer,  after  making  three  attempts, 
succeeded  in  reaching  their  battalion  commander, 
who  lay  wounded  under  heavy  machine-gun  fire, 
and  carried  him  back  to  safety.  Home  address, 
C.  V.  Kenoyer,  father,  648  East  F  Street,  Hutchin- 
son,  Kan. 

KENYON,  THEODORE  S.  .  .  .  Captain 
306th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion in  the  Forest  of  Argonne,  France,  September 
27,  1918.  Captain  Kenyon  displayed  exception- 
al qualities  of  leadership  and  gallantry  in  action 
while  leading  his  company  against  a  counterattack 
of  the  enemy  in  superior  numbers.  Later,  although 
three  times  wounded,  he  remained  with  his  com- 
mand. Home  address,  William  H.  Kenyon,  321 
West  Thirty-second  Street,  New  York  City. 

KEPNER,  WILLIAM  E Captain 

4th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Cunel,  France,  October  5-6,  1918.  While 
in  command  of  a  battalion.  Captain  Kepner  person- 
ally led  one  company  of  his  command  in  an  attack 
on  a  woods  occupied  by  a  company  of  German  ma- 
chine-gunners. He  was  the  first  man  to  enter  the 
woods  and  later  when  part  of  the  attacking  company 
was  held  up  by  flanking  machine-gun  fire,  he,  with  a 
patrol  of  three  men,  encircled  this  machine-gun  and 
after  a  hard  hand-to-hand  fight,  put  the  gun  out  of 
action.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Harvey  Kepner,  mo- 
ther, Kokomo,  Ind. 

KERR,  ALWYN  A Private 

Company  F,  114th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  Ormont,  France,  Oc- 
tober 13,  1918.  While  on  guard  duty  in  the  front 
line  Private  Kerr  saw  four  of  the  enemy  approach- 
ing through  the  thick  fog.  Without  hesitation,  he 
gave  the  alarm  and  charged  them,  capturing  the  en- 
tire number,  after  determined  resistance.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Jennie  Kerr,  mother,  406^  West  Euclid 
Avenue,  Detroit,  Mich. 

KERR,  MARK  E.  .  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
S.  S.  U.  647.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Fleville  and  St.  Juvin,  France,  October 
11-13,  1918.  After  36  hours  of  continuous  firing 
over  heavily  shelled  roads,  Private  Kerr  upon  his 
own  initiative  was  the  first  to  establish  liaison  with 
an  advanced  dressing  station  which  had  been  iso- 
lated by  the  explosion  of  a  tank  trap.  To  do  this  he 
lifted  his  car  across  the  mine  crater  with  the  aid  of 
some  infantrymen,  and  for  eight  hours  thereafter 
drove  his  ambulance  through  a  heavy  bombardment 
of  high-explosive  and  gas  shells  between  the  mine 
crater  and  the  dressing  station.  During  this  per- 
iod his  car  was  pierced  repeatedly  by  shell  fragments 
two  of  his  patients  receiving  additional  wounds. 
Two  days  later  when  the  infantry  had  made  a  fur- 
ther advance  his  car  was  again  the  first  to  establish 
liaison  with  an  advanced  dressing  station  on  the 
outskirts  of  St.  Juvin.  Home  address,  Miss  Esther 
Kerr,  sister,  South  Dodge,  Dorchester,  Dorset, 
England. 

KERR,  ROLAND Corpora 

Company  M,  lllth  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Fismette,  France,  August  11, 
1918.  He  volunteered  to  carry  a  severely  wounded 
soldier  to  a  dressing  station  across  a  bridge  subjected 
to  intense  enemy  fire.  With  three  other  soldiers,  he 
started  across  the  bridge  carrying  the  wounded  man. 


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One  stretcher  bearer  was  killed  and  another  wound- 
ed, but  Corporal  Kerr  continued  with  the  wounded 
goldier  and  after  reaching  the  dressing  station  re- 
turned and  rescued  the  stretcher  bearer,  wounded 
on  the  bridge.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Roland  Kerr, 
4027  Wyalusing  Avenue,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

KERWIN,  JOSEPH  N.  .  Sergeant  (First  Class) 
Company  F,  316th  Engineers.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Audenarde,  Belgium,  Novem- 
ber 1,  1918.  Sergeant  Kerwin  volunteered  to  ac- 
company an  officer  and  three  other  soldiers  on  a 
reconnaissance  patrol  of  the  city  of  Audenarde. 
Entering  under  heavy  shell  fire,  the  party  recon- 
noitered  the  city  for  seven  hours,  while  it  was  still 
being  patrolled  by  the  enemy,  and  advanced  two 
kilometers  in  front  of  our  own  outposts  and  beyond 
those  of  the  enemy.  Home  address,  Martin  P. 
Foody,  Safford,  Aria. 

KESSLER,  EDWARD  M Corporal 

Deceased.  Company  F,  353d  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Flirey, 
France,  September  12th,  1918.  When  his  platoon 
was  held  up  by  heavy  machine-gun  fire  in  front  of 
the  Bois  de  Mort  Mare,  Corporal  Kessler  advanced 
with  his  squad  and  succeeded  in  putting  the  ma- 
chine guns  out  of  action  without  losing  a  man. 
Farther  on  in  the  woods,  two  more  machine  guns 
were  encountered,  firing  from  a  dugout.  This  sol- 
dier went  out  alone  and  silenced  the  guns  with  hand 
grenades,  thereby  facilitating  the  advance  of  the 
entire  company.  Next  of  kin,  Rev.  C.  M.  Kessler, 
father,  Cheney,  Kans. 

KESSLER,  HENRY Private 

Company  C,  308th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ville  Savoye,  France,  Aug- 
ust 23,  1918.  Private  Kessler  was  the  first  to  re- 
spond to  a  call  for  volunteers  to  rescue  a  wounded 
soldier  who  had  fallen,  severely  wounded,  while  on  a 
patrol.  Crawling  forward  through  intense  machine- 
gun  and  artillery  fire,  he  assisted  in  the  rescue,  be- 
ing severely  wounded  while  engaged  in  the  under- 
taking. Home  address,  Mrs.  H.  P.  Kessler,  mother, 
1125  Halsey  Street,  New  York  City. 

KETCHEM,  HAROLD Private 

Machine  Gun  Company,  117th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt, 
France,  September  29,  1918.  Private  Ketchem,  a 
runner,  carried  many  messages  under  heavy  fire. 
At  one  time  when  his  platoon  was  held  up  by  ma- 
chine-gun lire  he,  with  another  soldier,  refused  to 
take  cover,  but  delivered  effective  rifle  fire  until  the 
machine  gun  was  silenced,  thereby  enabling  his  pla- 
toon to  continue  its  advance.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
John  R.  Ketchem,  mother,  Elnora,  Ind. 

KIAH,  MARTIN  J Corporal 

Deceased.  Company  C,  1st  Engineers.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Soissons, 
France,  July  20,  1918.  When  volunteers  were  called 
for  by  his  company  commander,  Corporal  Kiah  vol- 
unteered and  rescued  wounded  comrades  from  a  bar- 
rage. Although  wounded  in  the  performance  of 
these  heroic  deeds,  he  continued  until  killed  by  shell 
fire.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Dell  Greely,  sister,  1300 
Grant  Street,  Bay  City,  Mich. 

KIDD,  CHARLES  M Corporal 

Company  E,  316th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Verdun,  France,  November 
10,  1918.  While  his  company  was  being  held  up  by 
machine-gun  fire,  Corporal  Kidd  led  his  squad,  in 
spite  of  a  severe  leg  wound,  against  the  machine- 
gun,  killing  the  gunner,  and  clearing  the  way  for 
the  advance  of  his  company.  Home  address,  Re- 
becca Kidd,  mother,  New  Freedom,  Pa. 


KIDD,  CLIFFORD  C.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Machine  Gun  Company,  354th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Remonville, 
France,  November  1,  1918.  Private  Kidd  displayed 
exceptional  bravery  in  carrying  his  machine  gun 
through  heavy  fire  ahead  of  the  infantry  front  line 
to  a  point  only  thirty  yards  from  six  enemy  ma- 
chine guns  which  defended  a  hill.  Despite  the  in- 
tense grenade  and  machine-gun  fire  which  was  di- 
rected at  him,  he  maintained  such  effective  fire  that 
the  hostile  guns  were  put  out  of  action  and  the  in- 
fantry advance  thereupon  resumed.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Mabel  Kidd,  wife,  921  East  Cedar 
Avenue,  Denver,  Colo. 

KIDDER,  HUGH  P.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  78th  Company,  6th  Regiment,  U.  S. 
M.  C.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Blanc  Mont,  France,  October  2-3,  1918.  On  the 
morning  of  October  2  he  led  a  small  patrol  into 
enemy  trenches  and  captured  two  strong  machine- 
gun  positions  which  were  menacing  his  company. 
On  October  3  he,  with  his  platoon,  attacked  and 
captured  four  machine-gun  nests,  and  many  pris- 
oners, after  which  he  went  to  the  aid  of  two  of  his 
wounded  men.  While  attempting  to  better  his 
position  in  the  face  of  heavy  machine-gun  and  ar- 
tillery fire  he  was  killed.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Kate 
Kidder,  mother,  Waukon,  Iowa. 

KIELPINSKI,  VINCENT  P.  ...  Sergeant 
Company  K,  127th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Juvigny,  France,  August  31, 
1918.  When  his  company  had  become  disorganized 
and  his  company  commander  gassed,  Sergeant 
Kielpinski  carried  orders  under  intense  fire  and 
assisted  in  reorganizing  the  company.  Though  he 
was  wounded  the  next  day  and  ordered  to  the  hos- 
pital, he  returned  from  the  dressing  station  to  his 
company  and  continued  in  action.  Home  address, 
Leon  Kielpinski,  father,  78  Burleigh  Street,  Mil- 
waukee, Wis. 

KILBOURNE,  CHARLES  E.  .  .  .  Colonel 
General  Staff,  89th  Division.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Thiaucourt,  France,  Septem- 
ber 12,  1918.  Colonel  Kilbourne  as  chief  of  staff 
exposed  himself  to  artillery  and  machine-gun  fire 
during  the  advance  of  his  division,  exercising  cool 
judgment  and  strong  determination  in  reorganizing 
the  lines  and  getting  troops  forward  to  the  objec- 
tive. Home  address,  Mrs.  C.  E.  Kilbourne,  wife, 
Fort  Riley,  Kans. 

KILBY,  ROBERT  E.  L.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  K,  9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Mihiel,  France,  Septem- 
ber 14,  1918.  Private  Kilby  volunteered  to  go  with 
his  company  commander  to  reconnoiter  a  German 
trench  before  a  contemplated  advance.  They  en- 
countered a  German  officer  with  seven  men  in  the 
trench.  Private  Kilby  successfully  cleaned  the 
trench  and  saved  his  captain's  life  by  his  coolness 
and  exceptional  courage.  Home  address,  Elijah 
Kilby,  father,  Grayson,  N.  C. 

KILCHER,  ELMER  J.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  D,  130th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Eronesen-Woerve,  France, 
November  10,  1918.  Private  Kilcher  voluntarily 
returned  through  the  enemy's  barrage  after  a  raid 
to  rescue  another  soldier  who  had  been  wounded 
and  was  himself  wounded  as  a  result  of  his  self- 
sacrificing  effort.  Home  address,  William  Kilcher, 
father,  Moingona,  Iowa. 

KILFOYLE,  FRANK  J Sergeant 

Company  M,  139th  Infantry.  Under  heavy  ma- 
chine-gun and  artillery  fire,  Sergeant  Kilfoyle  led 
an  automatic  rifle  squad  into  Varennes  and  captur- 
ed an  enemy  machine-gun  nest,  which  had  been  in- 


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flicting  heavy  casualties  on  our  forces,  killing  or 
wounding  all  the  members  of  the  crew,  including  a 
German  major.  Two  days  later  he  again  displayed 
skillful  leadership  in  organizing  his  platoon  against 
an  enemy  counterattack,  which  was  successfully 
repulsed.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary  B.  Kilfoyle, 
mother,  1015  Henry  Street,  St.  Joseph,  Mo. 

KILMER,  EVERETT  A Private 

Company  M,  16th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Charpentry,  France,  Octo- 
ber 3,  1918.  He  voluntarily  accompanied  three 
other  soldiers  and  went  forward  under  heavy  enemy 
fire  and  rescued  a  wounded  comrade  who  had  fallen 
in  advance  of  our  lines.  Home  address,  John  Kil- 
mer, father,  619  Outright  Street,  Chillicothe,  111. 

KILPATRICK,  LLOYD  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  C,  21st  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Vi6ville  en 
Haye,  France,  November  1,  1918.  Private  Kil- 
patrick  acted  as  a  runner  during  offensive  operations 
and  under  severest  barrages  and  carried  important 
messages  to  and  from  the  front  lines.  Home  ad- 
dress, Clarence  Kilpatrick,  brother,  Freemansburg, 
Pa. 

KILROY,  JOSEPH  F.  .  .  .  First  Sergeant 
Company  K,  315th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Verdun,  France,  November 
4,  1918.  Sergeant  Kilroy  led  a  patrol  of  five  men  to 
flank  a  machine-gun  nest,  but  heavy  machine-gun 
fire  caused  the  loss  of  the  other  members  of  the  pa- 
trol. He  picked  up  the  automatic  rifle  of  a  fallen 
comrade,  and  by  his  effective  and  severe  fire  ren- 
dered valuable  aid  in  breaking  up  a  local  counter- 
attack, which  was  forming.  Home  address,  Fran- 
cis J.  Kilroy,  father,  2731  East  Lehigh  Avenue, 
Philadelphia,  Pa. 

KILROY,  LAWRENCE  B Private 

Ambulance  Company  No.  337,  Medical  Depart- 
ment, 339th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism 
in  action  near  Kadish,  Russia,  September  27-28, 
1918.  Acting  as  stretcher  bearer  to  two  companies 
of  infantry  in  action  against  the  Bolsheviks,  Private 
Kilroy  for  two  days  and  nights  made  his  way 
through  swamps  and  forest  to  administer  first  aid 
and  carry  wounded  to  the  dressing  station.  His 
work  at  all  times  was  accomplished  under  sweeping 
machine-gun  and  intense  artillery  fire,  making  it 
necessary  for  him  to  crawl  on  his  hands  and  knees 
for  long  distances.  Home  address,  Detroit,  Mich. 

KIMBALL,  ROY  EDMUND  .      .      . 

Private  (First  Class) 

101st  Field  Battalion,  Signal  Corps.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  at  Marcheville,  France, 
September  26,  1918.  Private  Kimball  displayed  re- 
markable coolness  and  courage  under  violent  bom- 
bardment when  he  voluntarily  repaired  telephone 
lines  and  rendered  great  assistance  in  maintaining 
communication.  Although  wounded,  he  continued 
hifl  work  until  ordered  evacuated  by  his  command- 
ing officer.  Home  address,  Fred  Henry  Kimball, 
father,  86  Lowden  Avenue,  Somerville,  Mass. 

KIMBALL,  WALTER  C.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  St.  Mihiel,  France,  September  12,  1918. 
While  advancing  in  the  first  wave  of  the  advance  of 
September  12,  he  was  forced  to  deploy  his  platoon 
over  a  wide  sector  in  thickly  wooded  territory  in 
order  to  maintain  contact  and  liaison  with  the  unit 
on  the  flank.  The  crews  of  several  machine-gun 
nests  were  routed,  and  in  one  instance  he  captured 
a  machine-gun  crew  assisted  by  only  two  of  his  men. 
Home  address,  New  York  City. 


KINDLEY,  FIELD  E.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Air  Service.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action 
near  Bourlon  Wood,  France,  September  24,  1918. 
Lieutenant  Kindley  attacked  a  formation  of  seven 
hostile  planes  (type  Fokker)  and  sent  one  crashing 
to  the  ground  A  bronze  oak  leaf  is  awarded  to 
Lieutenant  Kindley  for  the  following  act  of  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  Marcoing,  France, 
September  27,  1918:  Flying  at  a  low  altitude,  this 
officer  bombed  the  railway  at  Marcoing  and  drove 
down  an  enemy  balloon.  He  then  attacked  Ger- 
man troops  at  a  low  altitude  and  silenced  a  hostile 
machine  gun,  after  which  he  shot  d9wn  in  flames  an 
enemy  plane  (type  Halberstadt)  which  had  attacked 
him.  Lieutenant  Kindley  has  so  far  destroyed  seven 
enemy  aircraft  and  driven  down  three  out  of  con- 
trol. Home  address,  Utzer  Kindley,  cousin,  care 
Bank  of  Gravette.  Ark. 

KING,  DELANCY  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
108th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Ronssoy,  France,  September  29,  1918. 
Lieutenant  King  was  wounded  early  in  the  engage- 
ment but  he  continued  to  lead  his  men  until  he  re- 
ceived a  second  wound.  His  gallantry  under  shell 
and  mafehine-gun  fire  and  his  disregard  for  his  own 
safety  furnished  a  splendid  example  to  all  ranks. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  E.  A.  King,  mother,  140  Bed- 
ford Avenue,  Buffalo,  N.  Y. 

KING,  EDWARD  E.  .  .  .  First  Sergeant 
Company  M,  16th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Fleville,  France,  October  4, 
1918.  Assuming  command  of  his  company  after 
the  company  commander  had  been  wounded,  Ser- 
geant King  reinforced  it  with  remnants  of  other 
units,  leading  the  entire  command  through  perilous 
machine-gun  and  artillery  fire  to  his  objective.  Af- 
ter having  consolidated  his  position,  he  led  a  volun- 
teer patrol  against  several  machine-gun  nesta, 
which  were  harassing  the  position.  Under  violent 
fire  from  these  guns,  he  cleaned  out  the  trouble- 
some nests,  with  small  losses  to  his  forces.  Home 
address,  Miss  Helen  King,  sister,  632  Filmore 
Street,  Dayton,  Ohio. 

KING,  FRED  T Sergeant 

Headquarters  Company,  149th  Field  Artillery. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Bulson, 
France,  November  8-9,  1918.  Placed  in  charge  of  a 
telephone  detail,  he  refused  to  be  evacuated  when 
wounded  by  a  splinter  from  a  shell,  which  killed  five 
of  his  men  and  wounded  twelve  others.  He  remain- 
ed on  duty  until  the  regiment  left  the  line,  inspiring 
his  men  by  his  example  of  fortitude.  Home  ad- 
dress, William  A.  King,  father,  939  North  Hazel 
Street,  Danville,  111. 

KING,  GEORGE Private 

Company  D,  16th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  the  Argonne  Forest,  France, 
October  9,  1918.  He  was  a  member  of  a  reconnoit- 
ering  patrol  which  encountered  heavy  fire  from  hos- 
tile machine  guns.  Private  King  advanced  alone 
and  killed  the  gunners,  enabling  his  patrol  to  com- 
plete its  mission.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Euphenia 
King,  mother,  171  Newlands  Road,  Glasgow,  Scot- 


King, 
land. 


KING,  HAROLD  J Lieutenant 

Deceased.  126th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Fismes,  France,  August  4, 
1918.  Advancing  in  the  face  of  terrific  machine- 
gun  fire.  Lieutenant  King  rescued  a  wounded  man  of 
his  platoon,  the  exploit  being  accomplished  in  broad 
daylight.  After  carrying  the  man  150  yards,  in  full 
view  of  the  enemy,  he  stopped  at  request  made  by 
the  dying  man.  During  the  advance  from  the  Ourcq 
to  the  Vesle,  he  demonstrated  most  admirable 
courage  and  fearlessness.  While  accompanying  a 
reconnaissance  patrol,  on  the  night  of  October  10-11, 


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he  was  killed  by  sniper  fire.  Next  of  kin,  James  A. 
King,  M.  D.f  father,  409  Water  Street,  Manistee, 
Mich. 

KING,  HENRY  M.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
110th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  at  Apremont,  France,  September  29,  1918. 
During  a  determined  enemy  counterattack. 
Lieutenant  King  (then  sergeant)  volunteered  with 
another  soldier  to  locate  the  source  of  enemy  fire 
which  was  inflicting  heavy  casualties  on  his  com- 
pany. Going  forward  under  fire  and  discovering 
seven  of  the  enemy,  they  opened  fire,  killing  two, 
wounding  two  and  capturing  a  machine  gun.  Their 
courageous  feat  materially  aided  his  platoon  to 
continue  the  advance.  Home  address,  Samuel  J. 
King,  father.  111  Schearer  Street,  Greensburg,  Pa. 

KING,  JAMES  NORMAN  .  .  .  Captain 
Chaplain,  310th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Thiaucourt,  France,  Sep- 
tember 16,  1918.  He  gave  proof  of  unhesitating 
devotion  and  energy  far  beyond  all  call  of  his  duty 
as  battalion  chaplain.  He  was  continually  on  the 
outpost  lines  searching  for  and  burying  the  dead 
and  circulating  among  the  men  in  the  trenches. 
During  the  entire  period  the  line  was  subjected  to 
extremely  heavy  shelling  from  the  enemy,  yet  he 
allowed  nothing  to  interfere  with  his  having  burial 
services  for  the  dead  that  were  brought  to  the  burial 
ground  located  within  the  shelled  area.  He  was 
sent  to  the  rear ,  but  he  prevailed  upon  the  surgeon 
to  allow  him  to  return  to  the  front  and  continue  his 
work.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Kathleen  King,  911 
Franklin  Street,  Lima,  Ohio. 

KING,  JESSE  L Corporal 

Deceased.  Company  D,  361st  Infantry.  For 
exti aoi  dinary  heroism  in  action  near  Gesnes, 
France,  September  26,  1918.  Corporal  King,  to- 
gether with  two  other  soldiers,  captured  three  en- 
emy machine  guns  and  26  prisoners.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Olive  Jacobs,  sister,  Laramie,  Wyo. 

KING,  OGDEN  DOREMUS  .  .  Lieutenant 
Medical  Corps ,  U.  S.  N.,  attached  to  the  6th  Ma- 
chine Gun  Battalion,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  the  Bois  de  Belleau, 
June  9-10,  1918.  On  two  successive  days  the  regi- 
mental aid  station  in  which  he  was  working  was 
struck  by  heavy  shells  and  in  each  case  demolished. 
Ten  men  were  killed  and  a  number  of  wounded  were 
badly  hurt  by  falling  timbers  and  stone.  Under 
these  harassing  conditions  this  officer  continued 
without  cessation  his  treatment  of  the  wounded, 
assisting  in  their  evacuation  and  setting  an  inspir- 
ing example  of  devotion  and  courage  to  the  officers 
and  men  serving  under  him. 

KING,  RICHARD  E Private 

Headquarters  Company,  340th  Field  Artillery. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Marim- 
bois  Farm,  France,  November  4,  1918.  Assisting 
an  officer  in  establishing  communication  with  the 
advancing  infantry,  Private  King  reached  Marim- 
bois  Farm,  where  he  found  the  place  occupied  by 
the  enemy.  Armed  with  hand  grenades,  he  ad- 
vanced on  a  dugout,  where  he  routed  out  17  of  the 
enemy,  bringing  them  back  to  our  lines  in  the  midst 
of  severe  shell  and  machine-gun  fire.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Genevieve  King,  mother,  Rivola  Apart- 
ments, Seattle,  Wash. 

KINGSBURY,  CARL  O.  .  Hospital  Apprentice 
U'  S.  N.  He  displayed  commendable  action  in 
the  immediate  care  and  attention  incident  to  the 
evacuation  of  more  than  100  casualties  following 
the  gas-shell  bombardment  on  the  morning  of  April 
13,  1918,  after  he  himself  had  been  subjected  to  gas. 
He  worked  incessantly,  disregarding  his  own  symp- 


toms, until  he  had  to  be  evacuated.     Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Ella  Kingsburyt  mother,  Newcastle,  Pa. 

KINKADE,  BERTE  L Corporal 

Company  D,  28th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Exermont,  France,  October  4, 
1918.  When  a  German  77mm.  gun  supported  by 
numerous  machine  guns  broke  the  tank  attack  and 
held  up  the  infantry  °.dvance.  Corporal  Kinkade, 
with  two  scouts,  made  an  encircling  movement 
amid  heavy  fire  and  put  the  gun  out  of  action,  cap- 
turing the  entire  crew.  They  cleaned  out  the  en- 
emy dugouts  in  the  vicinity  and  returned  with 
forty  prisoners,  including  an  officer.  Home  address, 
Mrs  Martha  Kinkade,  mother,  414  East  Kansas 
Avenue,  St.  Joseph,  Mo. 

KINNEY,  CLAIR  A.  ...  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  Air  Service,  49th  Aero  Squadron. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Doulcon, 
France,  October  4,  1918.  With  a  patrol  of  six  other 
machines  Lieutenant  Kinney  attacked  17  enemy 
planes,  (Fokker  type).  Diving  into  the  midst  of 
the  enemy  formation  he  fired  into  one  of  the  Ger- 
man planes,  and  pursued  it  until  it  crashed  to  the 
ground,  though  he  was  wounded  by  another  Fokker, 
which  attacked  him  from  the  rear.  After  maneuver- 
ing to  escape  his  pursuer,  Lieutenant  Kinney  im- 
mediately attacked  another  enemy  plane  directly 
in  front  of  him,  and  forced  it  to  the  ground.  In  so 
doing  he  was  fired  upon  from  behind  by  another 
Fokker,  several  bullets  striking  him  in  the  body  and 
another  setting  fire  to  his  gas  tank.  He  succeeded 
in  making  a  safe  landing.  This  gallant  officer  after- 
ward died  of  his  wounds.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  M.  P. 
Kinney,  mother,  Endicott,  Wash. 

KINNEY,  MARTIN  H Sergeant 

Company  E,  315th  Engineers.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  Pont-a-Mousson,  France, 
September  26,  1918.  After  receiving  orders  to  with- 
draw from  position,  he  saw  an  officer  lying  wounded 
and  helpless  about  15  yards  in  advance  of  the  line. 
With  utter  disregard  for  his  own  safety  he  crawled 
through  heavy  enemy  fire  from  the  front  and  flanks 
to  the  aid  of  the  officer  and  dragged  him  back  about 
50  yards  to  the  shelter  of  a  small  mound,  where  he 
dressed  the  officer's  wound,  and  then  carried  him 
through  the  barrage  to  a  first-aid  station.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Fannie  Kinney,  mother,  R.  F.  D.  10, 
Box  162,  Dallas,  Texas. 

KINSLEY,  WILBERT  E.     .     Second  Lieutenant 
Air  Service,  Pilot,  3d  Observation  Group.     For 
extraordinary    heroism    in    action    east   of  Cunel, 
Verdun  sector,   France,   October  7,    1918.     While 
staking  the  advanced  lines  of  the  18th  Division  he 
was  attacked  by  eight  enemy  machines  (Fokker 
type),  who  dived  out  of  a  near-by  cloud  bank.    Al- 
though   attacked    simultaneously    by    the    enemy 
E  lanes,  he  placed  his  airplane  in  such  position  that 
is  observer,  Second  Lieutenant  William  O.  Lord, 
was  able  to  shoot  down  and  crush  one  enemy  plane 
and  disable  a  second  so  badly  that  it  was  forced  to 
land  a  few  kilometers  inside  the  German  lines.    Lat- 
er on  the  same  mission,  he  was  again  attacked  by  a 
patrol  of  five  enemy  scout  machines  and  in  a  run- 
ning fight  he  drove  these  off  and  successfully  com- 
Eleted  his  mission.  Home    address,  Guy  Kinsley, 
rother,  Washington  Street,  Winchester,  Mass. 

KIRK,  EDGAR  ....  Second  Lieutenant 
2d  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Soissons,  France,  July  19, 
1918.  At  a  critical  period  in  the  attack  south  of 
Soissons  when  the  infantry  was  held  up  by  a  Ger- 
man battery,  he  pushed  forward  with  one  of  his 
machine  guns  in  the  face  of  direct  machine-gun  and 
artillery  fire  and  by  cool  and  courageous  direction 
of  this  gun  put  the  battery  out  of  action,  thereby 


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causing  its  capture  and  permitting  the  infantry  to 
advance.  Home  address,  Robert  Kirk,  Princeton, 
Ind. 

KIRK,  HENRY  S Sergeant 

Company  B,  105th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  east  of  Ronssoy,  France,  Septem- 
ber 29,  1918.  During  the  operations  against  the 
Hindenburg  line  Sergeant  Kirk,  with  an  officer  and 
two  other  sergeants,  occupied  an  outpost  position 
in  advance  of  the  line,  which  was  attacked  by  a 
superior  force  of  the  enemy.  Sergeant  Kirk  assisted 
in  repulsing  this  attack  and  in  killing  ten  Germans, 
capturing  five,  and  driving  off  the  others.  The 
bravery  and  determination  displayed  by  this  group 
was  an  inspiration  to  all  who  witnessed  it.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Ellen  Kirk,  mother,  138  West  Ninety- 
first  Street,  New  York  City. 

KIRK,  RICHARD  M Sergeant 

Company  H,  361st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Audenarde,  Belgium,  Novem- 
ber 1,  1918.  Sergeant  Kirk  was  a  member  of  a  pa- 
trol sent  out  to  reconnoiter  the  town  of  Audenarde. 
This  patrol  discovered  several  enemy  machine-gun 
sniper  posts,  located  in  buildings,  which  were  en- 
filading the  streets  of  the  town.  Taking  another 
soldier  with  him,  and  dodging  from  building  to 
building,  he  entered  one  of  these  houses  and  cap- 
tured two  machine-gunners.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Ethel  Kirk,  wife,  care  of  Kemp  M.  Downs,  Harlan, 
Iowa. 

KIRKPATRICK,  CLIFFORD  .      .      . 

Private  (First  Class) 

S.  S.  U.  647.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action 
at  Sommerance,  France,  October  13-15,  1918. 
While  he  was  loading  his  ambulance  at  an  advanced 
dressing  station  Private  Kirkpatrick  was  struck  in 
the  back  by  a  shell  fragment,  and  rendered  uncon- 
scious. Upon  recovering,  he  drove  his  car  through 
heavy  shell  fire  back  to  the  field  hospital  and  made 
repeated  trips  until  he  was  relieved.  Two  days 
later  Private  Kirkpatrick,  arriving  at  a  point  on  the 
road  near  an  advanced  post,  saw  a  shell  strike  in  the 
middle  of  an  infantry  detachment  moving  up  to  the 
line.  He  stopped  his  car,  and,  despite  continuous 
and  intense  shelling,  loaded  on  three  wounded  sol- 
diers, carried  them  to  the  nearest  aid  station,  re- 
turned, and  continued  the  work  of  evacuation  until 
relieved.  Home  address,  Prof.  Edwin  A.  Kirkpat- 
rick, father,  856  Main  Street,  North  Leominster, 
Mass. 

KITE,  GEORGE  J Private 

Company  B,  102d  Machine  Gun  Battalion  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Verdun, 
France,  October  24,  1918.  After  several  runners 
had  been  killed  in  the  attempt,  Private  Kite  volun- 
teered and  delivered  an  important  message  under  a 
hail  of  fire.  Home  address,  David  C.  Kite,  father, 
Grove  Hill,  Va. 

KJELLBERG,  JOHN  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Machine  Gun  Company,  102d  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Trugny, 
France,  July  23,  1918.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Lydia 
C.  Kjellberg,  mother,  1 12  Huntington  Avenue,  Bos- 
ton, Mass. 

KJOSE,  CLARENCE  O Corporal 

Machine  Gun  Company,  7th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  at  Clare  Chenea 
Woods,  France,  October  15,  1918.  Advancing  with 
two  squads  in  front  of  the  company  to  which  he 
was  attached,  after  being  twice  stopped  by  en- 
filading machine-gun  fire  and  losing  half  his  de- 
tachment Corporal  Kjose  continued  to  lead  his 
squad  through  the  woods;  and  put  out  of  action 
an  enemy  machine-gun,  which  had  been  holding 
up  the  advance  of  the  Infantry.  This  soldier  had 
been  wounded  twice  within  the  three  preceding 


days,  but  continued  in  action  refusing  to  be  evacu- 
ated. Home  address,  Ed.  Kjose,  father,  R.  F.  D.  2, 
Akron,  Ohio. 

KLANSKA,  FREDERIC Private 

Deceased.  Company  F,  4th  Infantry.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroismin  action  near  Le  Channel,  France, 
July  26,  1918.  Private  Klanska  at  great  personal 
risk  voluntarily  left  his  shelter  and  went  100  yards 
into  an  open  field  swept  by  heavy  machine-gun  fire 
and  brought  in  a  wounded  man  on  his  back.  Home 
address,  Miss  Mary  Klanska,  1044  Barrett  Avenue, 
St.  Paul,  Minn. 

KLAPETZKY,  JOSEPH  W.  .  .  .  Corpora] 
Ambulance  Company,  304th  Sanitary  Train.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Montfaucon, 
France,  September  29,  1918.  Corporal  Klapetzky 
went  through  heavy  shell  fire  into  a  station  which 
he  knew  contained  a  large  quantity  of  ammunition 
in  order  to  rescue  two  wounded  German  prisoners. 
He  succeeded  in  carrying  them  to  safety.  Home  ad- 
dress, Joseph  E.  Klapetzky,  father,  617  Katherine 
Street,  Syracuse,  N.  Y. 

KLAVITER,  EMIL  O.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Machine  Gun  Company,  362d  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Gesnes,  France, 
September  29,  1918.  Private  Klaviter,  a  runner 
and  signalman,  while  carrying  a  message  to  the  at- 
tacking battalion,  encountered  an  enemy  machine- 
gun  nest.  Single-handed  he  killed  two  of  the  Ger- 
man machine-gunners  and  captured  six  others,  to- 
gether with  their  gun,  ammunition,  and  belts.  The 
prisoners  were  then  turned  over  to  some  other  sol- 
diers and  forced  to  carry  a  wounded  officer  to  the 
rear,  while  Private  Klaviter  continued  on  his  mis- 
sion. Home  address,  Emil  E.  Klaviter,  father, 
Princeton,  Wis. 

KLEIBER,  WALTER  J Private 

Deceased.  Battery  E,  10th  Field  Artillery.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Greves  Farm, 
France,  July  14,  1918.  Private  Kleiber  was  acting 
as  telephone  operator  at  a  gun  in  a  detached  posi- 
tion, when  all  the  crew  became  casualties.  With  an- 
other soldier,  he  courageously  continued  to  fire  the 
piece  under  the  heaviest  bombardment  until  it  was 
struck  by  a  shell  and  he  was  killed.  Next  of  kin, 
Mrs.  Laura  Kleiber,  mother,  Whiting,  Ind. 

KLEIN,  IRVING Corporal 

Company  A,  308th  Infantry.  For  repeated  acts 
of  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Binarville, 
France,  September  29,  1918,  and  Charlevaux, 
France,  October  3-7,  1918.  On  September  29,  after 
locating  the  position  of  three  enemy  machine-guns, 
he  succeeded  in  silencing  one,  took  up  a  position 
against  the  other  two  under  intense  shell  fire,  and 
sent  back  information  to  his  company  commander 
which  made  it  possible  to  clean  out  the  entire  nest. 
On  October  3,  although  wounded  seriously,  Corporal 
Klein  continued  to  assist  his  men  in  repulsing  the 
attack  of  an  enemy  combat  patrol.  Home  address, 
Bernard  Klein,  brother,  121  Ludlow  Street,  Yon- 
kers,  N.  Y. 

KLICK,  ALBERT  W Sergeant 

Company  H,  103d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  St.  Remy,  France, 
September  12,  1918.  With  the  aid  of  six  comrades, 
Sergeant  Klick  attacked  and  put  out  of  action  a  ma- 
chine-gun which  was  checking  the  advance  of  his 
company.  Later  he  captured,  without  aid,  about  20 
prisoners,  and,  while  advancing  against  another 
nest,  he  was  twice  wounded.  Although  in  severe 
pain,  he  declined  the  use  of  a  litter,  walking  three 
kilometers  to  a  dressing  station.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  August  Hoffmeister,  207  Main  Street,  Fairfield, 
Me. 


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KLIER,  GEORGE  J.  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  G,  320th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Verdun,  France,  October  11, 
1918.  While  his  platoon  was  being  forced  back,  Pri- 
vate Klier  remained  to  bind  up  the  wounds  of  a 
comrade,  although  he  himself  was  suffering  from  a 
painful  wound.  He  then  refused  to  be  taken  to  the 
rear  until  all  the  others  had  been  evacuated.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Anna  Klier,  mother,  4222  Milgate 
Street,  Pittsburgh,  Pa. 

KLINE,  DAVID Private 

Medical  Detachment,  341st  Machine-Gun  Bat- 
talion. For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Remonville  and  Barricourt,  France,  November  1-2, 
1918.  Attached  to  a  company  immediately  behind 
the  assault  battalion  of  infantry,  Private  Kline 
worked  unceasingly,  giving  aid  and  treatment  to 
the  wounded  in  this  vicinity  in  an  area  constantly 
swept  by  intense  fire  from  all  arms.  Displaying  the 
highest  devotion  to  duty  and  disregard  lor  his  own 
safety  he  frequently  worked  in  plain  view  of  the 
enemy.  Home  address,  Daniel  Kline,  father,  2103^ 
Chicago  Street,  Omaha,  Neb. 

KLINE,  ORVAL  .  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
llth  Machine-Gun  Battalion.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  northeast  of  Nantillois,  France, 
October  12,  1918.  While  the  infantry  was  falling 
back  200  meters  to  take  coyer  from  heavy  artillery 
and  machine-gun  fire,  he,  with  his  platoon  sergeant, 
stayed  at  their  one  remaining  machine-gun,  which 
they  continued  to  operate  for  45  minutes,  until  the 
infantry  position  was  reestablished.  They  not  only 
successfully  covered  withdrawal  of  the  infantry,  but 
also  captured  a  German  machine-gun  and  three 
prisoners.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Howard  Lee, 
Bloomington,  Md. 

KLINE,  ROBERT  J Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  D,  126th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Gesnes,  north- 
west of  Verdun,  France,  October  5,  1918.  Picking 
up  a  light  Maxim  gun  and  ammunition  left  by  the 
retreating  enemy,  he  advanced  in  front  of  his  com- 
pany's line  and  supported  it  with  enfilading  fire  so 
effectively  that  he  was  soon  made  the  target  of 
many  German  guns.  With  the  utmost  coolness  and 
entire  disregard  for  his  own  safety,  he  continued  to 
give  appreciable  support  with  his  captured  gun  until 
he  was  killed  by  the  hostile  machine-gun  fire.  His 
example  of  bravery  and  audacity  was  an  inspiration 
to  the  whole  command.  Next  of  kin,  Miss  Ruth 
Kline,  sister,  Saranac,  Ionia  County,  Mich. 

KLINGE,  WALTER  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  M,  105th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Souplet,  France,  October 
17, 1918.  When  sent  out  as  a  scout  with  a  small  pat- 
rol consisting  of  an  officer  and  two  men,  Private 
Klinge  courageously  went  ahead  alone,  killed  two 
enemy  scouts,  whom  he  encountered,  and  drove  the 
gunners  away  from  two  machine-guns.  When  the 
patrol  came  up  the  capture  of  the  guns  was  com- 
pleted with  their  assistance.  Home  address, 
Charles  H.  Klinge,  brother,  1908  Silver  Street, 
Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 

KLINGER,  WALTER  W Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  B,  113th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  at  Bqis  D'Etrayes, 
France,  October  23,  1918.  Two  of  his  companions 
having  been  killed,  Sergeant  Klinger  advanced  alone 
upon  one  of  the  enemy's  strongest  machine-gun 
nests  and  destroyed  it  with  hand  grenades.  He  was 
later  killed  while  administering  first  aid  to  a 
wounded  soldier.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Mary  Rummell, 
mother,  70  Ogden  Street,  Newark,  N.  J. 

KMIOTEK,  ALOYSIMS     ....        Private 
Company  A,  4th  Infantry.     For  extraordinary 


heroism  in  action  near  Grand  Ballois  Farm,  France, 
July  15,  1918.  Although  badly  wounded,  Private 
Kmiotek  continued  to  perform  his  duties  as  runner 
and  before  he  would  accept  relief  notified  adjoining 
relays  that  his  post  was  disabled.  Home  address, 
Antonio  Kmiotek,  102  West  Miller  Street,  New 
Castle,  Pa. 


KNAUFF,  RALPH  E. 


Private 


Battery  D,  107th  Field  Artillery.  For  extra9r- 
dinary  heroism  in  action  near  Montsaint  Martin, 
France,  August  19,  1918.  Seeing  another  soldier 
fall  seriously  wounded,  Private  Knauff  ran  to  his 
assistance  and,  under  heavy  shell  fire,  carried  him 
to  safety.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Jeanett  Knauff, 
mother,  165  Eighth  Street,  Renovo,  Pa. 

KNESS,  KARL  F Private 

Company  A,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne, 
France,  October  4,  1918.  Private  Kness  volunteer- 
ed and  assisted  a  wounded  comrade  to  get  to  the 
rear,  going  through  an  area  swept  by  terrific  ma- 
chine-gun and  artillery  fire  for  a  distance  of  more 
than  a  kilometer.  He  carried  the  wounded  man  the 
greater  part  of  the  distance.  Home  address,  Minnie 
E.  Kness,  mother,  147  South  Greene  Street,  Wi- 
chita, Kans. 

KNIGHT,  HENRY Private 

Company  D,  30th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Crezancy,  France,  July  15, 
1918.  After  his  company  had  been  relieved  Private 
Knight  remained  to  guide  the  new  organization 
through  the  intense  artillery  and  machine-gun  fire, 
and  for  three  days  carried  food  and  water  to  the 
wounded,  who  could  not  be  removed  during  the 
bombardment.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Walter  Froz- 
ier,  aunt,  Easton,  Me. 

KNIGHT,  PAUL  R.  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
308th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Binarville,  France,  October  3-5,  1918. 
Although  he  had  been  twice  wounded,  he  led  hia 
company  in  four  attempts  to  cut  through  a  heavy 
barbed-wire  entanglement  to  capture  Hill  205  in 
the  Forest  of  Argonne,  France,  in  order  to  reach 
two  battalions  of  his  regiment  which  had  been  cut 
off  by  the  enemy.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Albert  C. 
Knight,  mother,  541  West  Thirty-fourth  Street, 
New  York  City. 

KNOKE,  EUGENE  F Private 

Company  M,  362d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Gesnes,  France,  September 
29,  1918.  Private  Knoke  performed  his  duties  as 
company  runner  with  the  utmost  fearlessness,  cross- 
ing fire-swept  fields  on  two  occasions  to  carry  im- 
portant messages  to  neighboring  units.  Home  ad- 
dress, Frank  Knoke,  father,  Glasston,  Mont. 

KNOWLES,  JAMES  Jr.,  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Air  Service,  95th  Aero  Squadron.  For  extraor- 
dinary heroism  in  action  near  Montfaucon,  France, 
October  9,  1918.  While  on  a  voluntary  patrol  over 
the  enemy's  lines  he  observed  three  enemy  Fokkers 
attacking  one  of  our  balloons.  He  unhesitatingly 
attacked,  and  in  a  bitter  combat  that  lasted  for  five 
minutes  he  succeeded  in  bringing  one  of  the  enemy 
planes  down  in  flames  and  driving  off  the  others. 
Home  address,  James  Knowles,  father,  51  Brattle 
Street,  Cambridge,  Mass. 

KOBERNAT,  JAMES  F Private 

Deceased.  Company  M,  307th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  in  the  forest  of  Ar- 
gonne, France,  October  1,  1918.  Private  Kobernat 
succeeded  in  establishing  an  automatic  rifle  post 
under  heavy  machine-gun  fire.  In  the  face  of  this 


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heavy  fire  he  continually  advanced  until  he  was 
killed.  Next  of  kin,  Joe  Kobernat,  brother,  Hill 
City,  Minn. 

KOCAK,  MATEJ Sergeant 

Company  C,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  in  the  Villers-Cotter- 
ets  forest,  south  of  Soissons,  France,  July  18,  1918. 
He  advanced  ahead  of  the  American  line  and  cap- 
tured a  machine  gun  and  its  crew.  Later  the  same 
day  he  took  command  of  several  squads  of  allied 
troops  and  led  them  forward  in  the  advance.  Home 
address,  Albany,  N.  Y. 

KOCHANIK,  JOHN Corporal 

Deceased.  Company  K,  127th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Fismea, 
France,  August  4,  1918.  Ordering  his  squad  to  take 
cover,  Corporal  Kochanik,  single-handed,  rushed 
an  enemy  machine  gun  and  killed  the  two  Germans 
manning  it.  As  he  was  turning  the  captured  gun 
on  the  enemy,  this  courageous  soldier  was  killed  by 
a  sniper.  Next  of  kin,  Walter  Kochanik,  brother, 
1002  Seventh  Avenue,  Milwaukee,  Wia. 

KOCHENSPARGER,  JAMES  .  .  Sergeant 
Deceased.  Company  F,  166th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  northwest  of  Cha- 
teau-Thierry, France,  July  29,  1918.  He  was  killed 
on  July  29,  1918,  when  establishing  an  outpost  be- 
yond the  edge  of  Seringes-et-Nesles,  which  had 
just  been  captured  by  our  forces.  Throughout  the 
attack  he  led  his  section  of  automatic  riflemen  with 
the  greatest  gallantry,  giving  an  example  of  cour- 
age and  bravery  that  was  an  inspiration  to  the  men 
of  his  command.  Next  of  kin,  Charles  F.  and 
Merry  E.  Kochensparger,  Circleville,  Ohio. 

KOEHLER,  KURT  H.  A Private 

Company  A,  1st  Engineers.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Verdun,  France,  October  9, 
1918.  Operating  without  assistance  a  machine  gun 
which  he  secured  by  crawling  out  ahead  of  our  lines, 
he  successfully  resisted  a  greatly  superior  force  of 
the  enemy,  killing  several  and  causing  the  rest  to 
retreat.  When  wounds  in  the  shoulder  made  it  im- 

le  before  re- 
tiring and  reporting  to  his  company  commander. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  S.  Koehler,  mother,  Hillsdale, 
Ore. 

KOEPPEL,  OSCAR Captain 

166th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Seringes,  France,  July  27,  1918.  After 
being  severely  wounded  while  leading  his  men 
through  an  intense  barrage,  Captain  Koeppel  re- 
fused to  leave  his  company  until  they  had  been  es- 
tablished on  the  front  line  and  all  orders  and  in- 
structions turned  over  to  the  next  in  command. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Mignon  B.  Koeppel,  wife,  Li- 
den  Heights,  Ohio. 

KOERPER,  FRANK  P Corporal 

Headquarters  Company,  131st  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Gercourt, 
France,  September  26,  1918.  Under  heavy  ma- 
chine-gun fire  Corporal  Koerper  crept  up  to  a 
church  and  captured  four  of  the  enemy  who  were 
operating  machine-guns  from  this  building.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Rosalie  Koerper,  wife,  1113  Wolfram 
Street,  Chicago,  III. 

KOFMEHL,  WILLIAM  H.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Company  C,  15th  Machine  Gun  Battalion  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  north  of  Verdun, 
France,  October  21,  1918.  After  his  platoon  had 
Buffered  heavy  casualties  in  the  Bois  des  Rappes 
from  machine-gun  fire  he  located  the  enemy  guns, 
and,  rallying  a  handful  of  his  men,  charged  the  en- 
emy positions,  capturing  37  prisoners.  After  get- 


ting his  own  machine  guns  in  position  Lieutenant 
Kofmehl,  seeing  that  one  of  his  gunners  had  been 
wounded,  operated  the  gun  himself,  setting  an  ex- 
cellent example  to  his  men.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Joseph  Kofmehl,  mother,  Parley,  Iowa. 


possible  for  him  to  further  operate  the  gun  he 
dered  it  unserviceable  with  a  pick  handle  befor< 


KOGLER,  JOHN  M. 


Private 


Medical  Detachment,  26th  Infantry.  In  spite 
of  the  fact  that  he  had  been  severely  wounded  him- 
self near  Soissons,  France,  July  18,  1918,  he  refused 
to  be  relieved,  and  continued  to  treat  wounded 
under  fire  for  two  days.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Mar- 
garet Kogler,  mother,  1447  North  Fulton  Avenue, 
Baltimore,  Md. 

KOHLWYCK,  OREN  C Private 

Deceased.  Company  M,  118th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Villeret, 
France,  September  27,  1918.  He  displayed  marked 
bravery  as  battalion  runner,  fearlessly  exposing 
himself  to  heavy  fire  to  deliver  important  messages. 
Volunteering  to  deliver  a  message  which  necessitat- 
ed his  crossing  a  barrage  of  high  explosive,  shrapnel 
and  gas  shells,  he  was  mortally  wounded.  Next  of 
kin,  William  H.  Kohlwyck,  father,  Humbolt,  Tenn. 

KOHN,  MARIAN Corporal 

Company  B,  8th  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  during  the  Argonne- 
Meuse  offensive,  France,  October  5-6,  1918.  See- 
ing his  platoon  commander  and  platoon  sergeant 
buried  by  a  shell  explosion,  Corporal  Kohn  left  his 
trench,  and,  in  the  face  of  perilous  machine-gun  and 
shell  fire,  single-handed  rescued  his  comrades  from 
the  caved-in  trench.  Home  address,  Toledo,  Ohio. 

KOHN,  MAT  A Corporal 

Company  K,  145th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Heurne,  Belgium,  November 
4,  1918.  Corporal  Kohn  went  through  heavy  shell 
and  machine-gun  fire  for  a  distance  of  100  yards 
and  carried  a  wounded  comrade  to  safety.  Home 
address,  Mat  Kohn,  Wabasha,  Minn. 

KOIJANE,  FRANK  A Sergeant 

Company  G,  132d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Hamel,  Belgium,  July  4,  1918. 
While  digging  in  at  his  final  objective  he  came  under 
fire  from  a  hostile  machine  gun  in  a  sunken  road  200 
yards  to  the  right  front.  With  Lieutenant  Yagle 
and  two  Australian  soldiers,  he  rushed  the  position 
and  captured  the  gun  and  eight  prisoners.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Elsie  Koijane,  wife,  2224  Troy  Street, 
Chicago,  111. 

KOLEMAN,  NORMAN  ....  Sergeant 
Battery  C,  119th  Field  Artillery.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  Les  Pres  Farm, 
France,  August  9,  1918.  Sergeant  Koleman  had 
just  returned  with  his  gun  crew  to  their  dugout, 
after  maintaining  fire  for  twelve  hours,  under  heavy 
bombardment,  when  a  shell  of  large  caliber  struck 
directly  over  the  dugout,  killing  or  wounding  the 
entire  crew.  Regardless  of  the  fact  that  he  himself 
had  been  wounded  in  nine  places,  Sergeant  Kole- 
man immediately  walked  and  crawled  to  the  nearest 
helter  to  secure  aid  for  this  men.  Home  address, 
Perry  Koleman,  father,  Lindsey,  Ohio. 


KOLONCZYK,  WASYL 


Private 
For  extraordinary 


Company  C,  107th  Infantry 

heroism  in  action  near  St.  Souplet,  France,  October 
18,  1918.  Private  Kolonczyk  is  awarded  an  oak 
leaf  cluster,  to  be  worn  with  the  distinguished- 
service  cross  awarded  him  November  11,  1918. 
After  the  advance  of  his  company  had  been  stopped 
by  strong  hostile  machine-gun  fire,  Private  Kolon- 
czyk, with  three  companions,  advanced  far  ahead 
of  the  front  line  to  attack  an  enemy  position  located 
in  a  large  farmhouse.  By  skillful  maneuvering  in 


DISTINGUISHED  SERVICE  CROSS 


the  broad  daylight  they  covered  all  entrances  to  the 
house  and  forced  the  surrender  of  the  entire  force  of 
the  enemy,  numbering  36  men  and  two  officers. 
During  the  exploit  they  killed  two  Germans,  who 
attempted  to  take  cover  in  the  cellar.  Home  ad- 
dress, Michael  Mazur,  friend,  72  Canvas  Street, 
Cohoes,  N.  Y. 

KOON,  CARTER  R Private 

Deceased.  Company  B,  1st  Engineers.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  south  of  Soissons, 
France,  July  20,  1918.  He  volunteered  and  obtain- 
ed the  permission  of  his  company  commander  to 
pass  through  an  area  then  under  heavy  shell  fire  for 
the  purpose  of  recovering  wounded  comrades.  He 
made  two  trips  successfully,  but  on  his  third  trip  he 
was  mortally  wounded.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Fannie 
H.  White,  mother,  Princeton,  Ky. 

KOON,  ETHEN  S First  Lieutenant 

119th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Ypres,  Belgium,  August  31,  1918.  Ig- 
noring his  severe  wound,  suffered  in  the  advance  of 
his  platoon  against  the  enemy  south  of  Ypres, 
Lieutenant  Koon  remained  with  his  men  until  all 
the  wounded  had  been  evacuated,  and  personally 
directed  the  reorganization  of  his  position  until  or- 
dered to  the  rear  by  his  commanding  officer.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  J.  N.  Koon,  mother,  Post-office  Box 
343,  Asheville,  N.  C. 

KOPP,  HENRY  .  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  G,  28th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Mihiel,  France,  Septem- 
ber 12,  1918.  Private  Kopp  displayed  excellent 
courage  in  capturing  a  machine  gun,  which  he  turn- 
ed upon  an  adjoining  trench,  forcing  20  of  the  en- 
emy to  surrender.  Home  address,  Henry  Kopp, 
father,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 

KORMAN,  FRANK  A Private 

Company  S,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne, 
France,  October  4-6,  1918.  When  volunteers  were 
called  for  to  rescue  another  member  of  his  company 
who  was  severely  wounded,  Private  Korman  re- 
sponded and  in  plain  view  of  the  enemy  carried  his 
wounded  comrade  to  shelter  through  heavy  ma- 
chine-gun fire.  Home  address,  John  J.  Korman, 
father,  26  Delle  Avenue,  Roxbury,  Mass. 

KORN,  WALTERS Sergeant 

Company  G,  120th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt,  France,  Septem- 
ber 29,  1918.  He  continued  to  lead  his  platoon  in 
attack  on  the  Hindenburg  line  after  he  had  received 
a  wound  from  shrapnel.  He  was  later  knocked 
down  by  a  rock  thrown  by  a  shell  explosion,  twice 
more  wounded  by  shrapnel,  but  continued  to  lead 
his  platoon  until  he  received  a  severe  wound,  which 
necessitated  his  evacuation.  He  personally  cap- 
tured two  prisoners  in  the  attack.  Home  address, 
Miss  Ruth  Korn,  sister,  Leetonia,  Ohio. 

KORSYSKO,  GEORGE  ....  Private 
Deceased.  Company  H,  132d  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Forges, 
France,  September  26,  1918.  During  the  action  in 
Forges  wood,  Private  Korsysko,  single-handed,  at- 
tacked and  captured  several  machine  guns,  killing 
the  gunners  with  hand  grenades.  It  was  while  he 
was  thus  engaged  that  he  was  killed.  Next  of  kin, 
Mike  Korsysko,  brother,  Chicago,  111. 

KORTH,  HERMAN Sergeant 

Company  D,  121st  Machine  Gun  Battalion. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Juvigny, 
north  of  Soissons,  France,  August  31,  1918.  Under 
heavy  fire  from  machine  guns  and  artillery,  he 
crawled  to  the  crest  of  H  hill,  setting  stakes  to  line 
our  artillery  on  enemy  machine-gun  emplacements. 


He  remained  in  observation  in  this  perilous  position 
for  half  an  hour,  signaling  back  when  our  own  troops 
were  endangered  by  the  fire  of  the  batteries.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Gusta  Korth,  mother,  Fond  du  Lac, 
Wis. 

KOSIKOWSKI,  STANISLAW  .  .  .  Private 
Company  C,  308th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Binarville,  France,  October 
2-7,  1918.  During  the  time  when  his  company  waa 
isolated  in  the  Argonne  forest  and  cut  off  from 
communication  with  friendly  troops,  Private  Kosi- 
kowski,  together  with  another  soldier,  volunteered 
to  carry  a  message  through  the  German  lines,  al- 
though he  was  aware  that  several  unsuccessful  at- 
tempts had  been  previously  made  by  patrols  and 
members  of  which  were  either  killed,  wounded  or 
driven  back.  By  his  courage  and  determination,  he 
succeeded  in  delivering  the  message  and  brought 
relief  to  his  battalion.  Home  address,  Joseph  Kosi- 
kowski,  brother,  195  Hall  Avenue,  Maspeth,  Long 
Island.  N.  Y. 

KOSS,  MAX  S Private 

Company  K,  47th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Thibaut,  France,  August 
8-9,  1918.  Private  Koss  volunteered  to  patrol  the 
valley  along  the  railroad  tracks  north  of  St.  Thibaut 
for  the  purpose  of  locating  machine-gun  nests.  He 
was  wounded  early  in  the  morning,  but  he  remained 
in  the  valley  until  the  next  night,  securing  the  in- 
formation for  which  he  was  sent,  and  killing  two 
Germans.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Josephine  W.  Koss, 
mother,  Normandie  Hotel,  Columbus,  Ohio. 

KOSTAK,  FRANK  F Private 

Company  G,  131st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Chipilly  Ridge,  France,  August 
9,  1918.  Single-handed,  Private  Kostak,  with 
great  gallantry,  attacked  a  machine-gun  position, 
capturing  two  machine  guns  and  seven  prisoners. 
Home  address,  August  Kostak,  father,  2430  South 
Post  Avenue,  Chicago,  111. 

KOUTS,  WILLIAM  McK.  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Company  D,  361st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Gesnes,  France,  September 
26,  1918.  Sergeant  Kouts,  together  with  two  other 
soldiers,  captured  three  enemy  machine  guns  and 
26  prisoners.  Home  address,  Ray  Kouts,  Crescent, 

KOWALKOWSKI,  LEO  ....  Private 
Company  E,  137th  Infantry.  Having  previously 
made  several  trips  to  the  rear  with  wounded  com- 
rades under  heavy  shell  fire,  Private  Kowalkowski, 
with  another  litter  bearer,  after  making  three  at- 
tempts succeeded  in  reaching  their  battalion  com- 
mander who  lay  wounded  under  heavy  machine-gun 
fire  and  carried  him  back  to  safety.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Martha  Yerkey,  sister,  1321  North  Twentieth 
Street,  St.  Louis,  Mo. 

KOWASKI,  LEWIS Corporal 

Company  B,  28th  Infantry.  Near  Cantigny, 
France,  on  May  28-30,  1918,  he  captured  an  enemy 
machine  gun  and  aided  materially  in  breaking  up  a 
counterattack  by  using  it  against  his  foes.  In  com- 
pany with  his  captain  he  led  the  way  to  a  dugout 
which  he  had  located  in  capturing  the  machine  gun 
and  assisted  in  taking  nine  prisoners.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Lewis  Kowaski,  wife,  Harbor,  Ind. 

KOZLOSKI,  JOHN Private 

Company  A,  4th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Grand  Ballois  Farm,  France, 
July  14-15,  1918.  Private  Kozloski  repeatedly 
volunteered  and  delivered  messages  over  routes 
where  all  previous  runners  had  either  beert  killed  or 
wounded.  Home  address,  Peter  Kozloski,  father, 
329  South  Bond  Street,  Baltimore,  Md. 


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KRAMER,  HENRY  G Corporal 

Company  D,  107th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ronssoy,  France,  September 
29,  1918.  During  the  operations  against  the  Hin- 
denburg  line  Corporal  Kramer,  with  four  other  sol- 
diers, left  shelter  and  went  forward  into  an  open 
field  under  heavy  shell  and  machine-gun  fire  and 
succeeded  in  bandaging  and  carrying  back  to  our 
lines  two  wounded  men  Home  address,  Mrs.  W. 
Kramer,  mother,  New  York  City. 

KRAMPS,  CLARENCE  O.  .  .  .  Corporal 
Battery  C,  10th  Field  Artillery.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  St.  Eugene,  France,  July 
14-15,  1918.  Corporal  Kramps  remained  on  duty  as 
chief  of  section  after  being  very  severely  wounded. 
Later  in  the  action  when  one  of  his  gun  crew  was 
wounded,  he  was  lifted  to  the  seat  and  continued 
to  fire  the  piece  in  addition  to  his  other  duties  until 
forcibly  taken  from  the  seat  and  sent  to  an  aid  sta- 
tion. Here  it  was  found  that  he  had  been  wounded 
in  four  places.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Anna  Jones, 
mother,  16  South  Minnie  Avenue,  Rosedale,  Kans. 

KRASIGROCH,  PAUL  J.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
6th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Bois  De  Chatillon,  France,  November  6-6, 
1918.  Despite  severe  leg  wounds  Lieutenant  Krasi- 
groch  remai  ned  on  duty  with  his  company  through- 
out the  entire  action,  refusing  treatment  until  his 
objective  had  been  reached  and  the  remainder  of 
his  company  reorganized  and  a  liaison  established. 
On  the  following  day  after  first  aid  had  been  given 
he  returned  immediately  to  duty,  and  during  the 
remaining  advances  commanded  in  a  most  skillful 
and  courageous  manner,  he  being  the  only  officer 
left  with  the  organization.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Anna  Krasigroch,  mother,  709  Sixth  Street,  Mil- 
waukee. Wis. 

KRAUSE,  WILLIAM  H.  .  .  First  Sergeant 
Company  C,  108th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ronssoy,  France,  September 
29,  1918.  He  displayed  great  gallantry  during  the 
operations  against  the  Hindenburg  line.  A  smoke 
barrage  was  put  down  by  the  enemy  between  his 


company  on  the  left.  When  this  soldier  was  severe- 
ly wounded  and  unable  to  accomplish  his  mission, 
Sergeant  Krause  went  himself  and  succeeded  in 
reaching  the  company.  While  returning  to  his  own 
company,  Sergeant  Krause  met  a  party  of  Germans 
attempting  to  break  through  the  gap  between  the 
two  companies.  In  a  personal  encounter  he  killed 
a  German  officer  and  forced  the  rest  of  the  party  to 
withdraw.  Home  address,  Mrs  Clara  L.  Krause, 
wife,  314  Marguerite  Avenue,  Syracuse,  N.  Y. 

KREIS,  JACOB Private 

Company  I,  47th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  St.  Thibaut,  France,  August  10, 
1918.  Accompanied  by  another  soldier,  he  pene- 
trated the  enemy's  lines  and  patrolled  a  sector  from 
the  north  bank  of  the  River  Vesle  to  the  town  of 
Bazoches.  These  two  men  entered  an  enemy  dug- 
put  and  killed  two  Germans,  at  the  same  time  locat- 
ing a  machine-gun  emplacement.  Home  address, 
Henry  Gross,  friend,  915  Erie  Avenue,  Sheboygan, 
Wis- 

KRIGBAUM,  WILLIAM  L.  .  .  .  Captain 
Company  A,  124th  Machine  Gun  Battalion. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de 
Chaume,  France,  October  9,  1918.  When  the  bat- 
talion to  which  Captain  Krigbaum  was  attached 
had  reached  its  objective  north  of  Bois  de  Chaume, 
it  was  subjected  to  two  counterattacks.  The  right 
flank  of  the  battalion  was  left  exposed  and  all  the 
gun  crews  on  that  flank  were  either  killed  or  wound- 
ed and  the  guns  put  out  of  action.  At  the  most 


critical  time  of  this  emergency,  Captain  Krigbaum 
alone  mounted  a  captured  German  machine  gun 
and  so  successfully  operated  it  against  the  enemy 
that  the  counterattack  was  stopped  and  the  flank 
of  the  battalion  saved  from  serious  losses.  Home 
address,  William  L.  Krigbaum,  father,  432  South 
Main  Street,  Decatur,  111. 

KROMER,  CHESTER  C Corporal 

Company  K,  128th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Juvigny,  France  August  30, 
1918.  Corporal  Kromer  voluntarily  made  four 
trips  in  front  of  the  line,  under  machine-gun  and 
artillery  fire,  and  brought  in  four  wounded  men, 
who  had  been  left  in  an  exposed  position  after  a 
withdrawal  of  the  line.  Home  address,  Mrs.  J.  D. 
Kromer,  mother,  618  Logan  Street,  Grand  Rapids, 
Mich. 

KROTOSHINSKY,  ABRAHAM  .  .  Private 
Company  K,  307th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  Argonne  Forest,  France,  Octo- 
ber 6,  1918.  Private  Krotoshinsky  was  on  liaison 
duty  with  a  battalion  of  the  308th  Infantry  which 
was  surrounded  by  the  enemy  north  of  the  Forest 
De  la  Buironne  in  the  Argonne  Forest.  After  pa- 
trols and  runners  had  been  repeatedly  shot  down 
while  attempting  to  carry  back  word  of  the  battal- 
ion's position  and  condition,  Private  Krotoshinsky 
volunteered  for  the  mission  and  successfully  ac- 
complished it.  Home  address,  H.  Newman,  81 1 
Ritter  Place,  Bronx,  New  York  City. 

KRUEGER,  ARTHUR Private 

Company  B,  131st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Consenvoye,  France,  October 
9,  1918.  While  his  platoon  was  halted  by  murderous 
fire  of  the  enemy,  Private  Krueger  crawled  from  a 
shell  hole,  in  which  he  was  seeking  shelter,  and 
made  his  way  forward  to  the  aid  of  a  wounded  com- 
rade. On  the  way,  he  was  wounded,  but  bravely 
C9ntinued  on,  until  he  had  dressed  the  wounds  of 
his  comrade.  He  then  insisted  on  walking  to  the 
dressing  station  for  treatment  of  his  own  wounds. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Bertha  Krueger,  mother, 
Chicago,  111. 

KRUEZMAN,  WILLIAM  A.  .  .  .  Private 
82d  Company,  6th  Marines.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bayonville,  France,  Novem- 
ber 1,  1918.  Private  Kruezman  volunteered  and 
went  forward  to  reconnoiter  a  ravine  which  was  in- 
fested with  hostile  machine  guns,  returning  with 
several  prisoners.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Elizabeth 
Kruezman,  Batesville,  Ind. 

KRUGER,  ANTHONY  J Sergeant 

Company  K,  308th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Wilhelmplatz,  France,  Sep- 
tember 29,  1918.  Sergeant  Kruger  was  ordered  to 
take  his  platoon  and  capture  a  machine  gun  which 
was  holding  up  the  advance  of  the  company  and 
causing  many  casualties  Without  hesitation,  Ser- 
geant Kruger,  armed  with  an  automatic  pistol,  and. 
with  utter  disregard  for  his  personal  safety,  charged 
the  machine  gun,  stopping  only  when  he  was  render- 
ed unconscious  by  two  bullet  wounds  in  the  neck. 
Home  address,  Mildred  Kruger,  mother,  1702  Ocean 
Avenue,  Patchogue,  Long  Island,  N.  Y. 

KRUM,  JAMES  EDWARD  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Company  E,  131st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Hamel.Belgium,  July  4,  1918. 
Although  severely  wounded  in  the  right  arm  at  the 
beginning  of  the  engagement,  he  continued  forward 
as  squad  leader,  exhibiting  great  gallantry  and  set- 
ting an  inspiring  example  to  his  men.  After  his 
wound  had  been  dressed  he  insisted  upon  returning 
to  duty  with  his  platoon.  Home  address,  Harold 
Krum,  brother,  6504  Nordica  Avenue,  Norwood 
Park,  111. 


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KRZYKWA,  ALBERT  S Private 

Company  M,  126th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Romagne,  France,  October 
14,  1918.  In  an  attack  on  Cote  Dame  Marie  the 
126th  Infantry  was  held  up,  owing  to  intense  enemy 
machine-gun  fire  and  grenades.  Private  Krzykwa 
volunteered  as  a  member  of  a  combat  patrol  which 
cut  through  the  enemy  lines,  capturing  ten  machine- 
guns,  killed  and  captuied  15  of  the  enemy,  and 
forced  a  large  number  to  surrender,  clearing  that 
part  of  the  Cote  Dame  Marie  of  the  enemy,  enabl- 
ing the  regiment  to  continue  their  advance.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Francis  Krzykwa,  mother,  R.  F. 
D.  2.  Alto.  Mich. 

KUBACKI,  STEVE Sergeant 

Company  D,  55th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Jaulny,  France,  November 
10,  1918.  After  leading  his  platoon  to  its  objective, 
and  having  consolidated  a  defense  position,  Sergeant 
Kubacki  alone  went  forward  under  heavy  shell  fire 
to  reconnoiter  the  enemy's  position.  Finding  the 
area  clear,  he  moved  his  platoon  300  yards  forward 
to  a  more  favorable  position,  which  he  held  despite 
the  fierce  fire  of  the  enemy.  Home  address,  John 
Marmurowicz,  uncle,  1064  Ninth  Avenue,  Milwau- 
kee. Wis. 

KUDER,  HAWARD  F Sergeant 

Battery  F,  10th  Field  Artillery.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  Greves  Farm,  France, 
July  14-15,  1918.  Sergeant  Kuder  volunteered  to 
carry  messages  after  communication  had  been  bro- 
ken off.  Although  wounded,  he  refused  to  be  re- 
lieved, and  continued  making  trips  to  the  batteries 
throughout  the  heavy  bombardment,  without 
thought  of  personal  safety.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Mattie  E.  Kuder,  mother,  5435  Spruce  Street,  Phil- 
adelphia, Pa. 

KUHLMAN,  ALFRED  H Private 

116th  Ambulance  Company,  103d  Sanitary  Train. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Haumont, 
France,  October  11,  1918.  Private  Kuhlman,  a 
stretcher  bearer,  gave  proof  of  great  courage  and 
high  sense  of  duty  by  helping  transport  a  wounded 
soldier  to  a  dressing  station  under  heavy  fire,  by 
which  three  other  stretcher  bearers  were  killed  or 
seriously  wounded.  Private  Kuhlman  was  himself 
wounded,  but  he  nevertheless  returned  to  the  shell- 
swept  area  and  assisted  in  rescuing  a  wounded  officer 
and  six  wounded  soldiers.  Home  address,  Max  C. 
Kuhlman,  father,  Rogers  City,  Mich. 

KUHLMAN,  GEORGE  WINFIELD 

Second  Lieutenant 

Engineers.  He  was  sent  on  the  night  of  August 
5-6,  1918,  to  make  a  reconnaissance  of  all  possible 
means  of  crossing  the  River  Vesle,  near  Fismes, 
France.  It  had  been  reported  that  the  Germans  had 
all  retreated  from  the  south  bank  of  the  river,  but 
he  found  that  such  was  not  the  case;  they  were  there 
in  force.  Nevertheless,  such  was  his  bravery  and 
determination  that  he  crossed  into  and  through  the 
German  lines,  made  a  full  reconnaissance,  and  re- 
turned with  his  report.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Wil- 
liam Kuhlman,  mother,  Glidden,  Wis. 

KUKOSKI,  JOHN Private 

49th  Company,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  At 
Chateau-Thierry,  France,  on  June  6,  1918,  alone  he 
charged  a  machine-gun  and  with  the  utmost  brav- 
ery captured  it  and  its  crew,  including  an  officer. 
Home  address,  Stanley  Kukoski,  brother,  688  Tenth 
Avenue,  Milwaukee,  Wis. 

KUNZIE,  HARRY  E Corporal 

Deceased.  Company  I,  126th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Cierges,  France, 
August  1,  1918.  He  crawled  out  in  advance  of  his 
company  and,  single-handed,  killed  the  six  Germans 


forming  the  crew  of  a  machine-gun.  He  then  con- 
tinued forward  to  silence  another  gun,  being  mor- 
tally wounded  in  the  attempt.  Next  of  kin,  Wil- 
liam G.  Kunzie,  423  South  Stewart  Avenue,  Big 
Rapids,  Mich. 

KURLE,  CHRISTIAN Private 

Company  H,  307th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Oches,  France,  November  4, 
1918.  Exposing  himself  to  heavy  machine-gun  fire, 
Private  Kurle  crossed  an  open  field  300  yards  wide 
and  rescued  a  severely  wounded  comrade.  Home 
address,  John  Kurle,  Wishek,  N.  D. 

KYLE,  ERNEST  C Private 

116th  Ambulance  Company,  104th  Sanitary 
Train.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Haumont,  France,  October  11,  1918.  Private  Kyle, 
a  stretcher  bearer,  gave  proof  of  great  courage  and 
high  sense  of  duty  by  helping  transport  a  wounded 
soldier  to  a  dressing  station  under  heavy  enemy  fire, 
by  which  three  other  stretcher  bearers  were  killed  or 
seriouslyw  ounded.  He  repeatedly  returned  to 
shellswept  area  and  assisted  in  rescuing  the 
wounded.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Clara  Kyle,  mother, 
450  Millers  Avenue,  Portland,  Ore. 

LABOUR,  RENE Captain 

415th  Infantry,  French  Army,  attached  to  307th 
Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Fismes,  France,  September  2,  and  near  Grand-Pre1, 
France,  October  15-16,  1918.  Captain  Labour  dis- 
played singular  bravery  in  going  forward  in  the  face 
of  violent  machine-gun  fire  to  inspect  the  technical 
organization  of  the  sector,  prior  to  the  attack  on 
Fismes  of  September  2.  During  the  night  of  Octo- 
ber 15-16,  under  perilous  artillery  and  trench-mor- 
tar fire,  he  visited  the  front  line  and  obtained  most 
valuable  information  which  aided  materially  in  the 
capture  of  the  town.  Home  address,  Jeanne  Vean 
Labour,  mother,  60  Rue  Chateau  D'eau,  Paris, 
France. 

LA  BUHN,  EDMUND  C.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
116th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Brabant,  France,  October,  1918.  Becom- 
ing detached  from  his  regular  organization  on  Octo- 
ber 8,  Lieutenant  LaBuhn,  accompanied  by  five  sol- 
diers, attached  himself  to  another  company  and 
voluntarily  took  part  in  the  offensive  operations. 
Leading  his  men,  he  charged  a  machine-gun  nest 
and  captured  several  guns  and  four  prisoners.  He 
continued  in  action  with  this  company  until  wound- 
ed on  October  9, 1918.  Home  address,  Detroit,  Mich. 

LACOSSE,  LAWRENCE  J Private 

Company  K,  107th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  east  of  Ronssoy,  France,  Septem- 
ber 29,  1918.  Private  Lacosse,  with  three  other  sol- 
diers, went  out  into  an  open  field  under  heavy  shell 
and  machine-gun  fire  and  succeeded  in  carrying  back 
to  our  lines  four  seriously  wounded  men.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Matilda  Lacosse,  mother,  92  Franklin 
Street,  Malone,  N.  Y. 

LA  CROIX,  ORIE  H Corporal 

Company  A,  308th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Binarville,  France,  October  1, 
1918.  When  his  company  commander  and  first  ser- 
geant had  been  wounded,  he  rallied  the  company 
and  continued  the  advance,  fearlessly  exposing  him- 
self to  hostile  fire  and  inspiring  the  men  with  him  by 
his  courage.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Adeline  LaCroix, 
6  Park  Circle,  Milford,  Conn. 

LAFORD,  RUSSELL  E Private 

Company  K,  108th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  east  of  Ronssoy,  France,  Septem- 
ber 29,  1918.  During  the  operations  against  the 
Hindenburg  line  he  left  shelter  and  went  out  into 
the  open  under  heavy  shell  and  machine-gun  fire 


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and  succeeded  in  bandaging  and  carrying  back  to 
our  lines  a  wounded  officer.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Russell  E.  Laford,  wife,  112  Webster  Street,  North 
Tonawanda,  N.  Y. 

LAGASSEY,  NAPOLEON  ....  Private 
Company  K,  23d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne-aux-Arnes, 
France,  October  3-9,  1918.  While  carrying  a  mes- 
sage Private  Lagassey  was  wounded  in  both  legs 
and  in  the  face,  but  delivered  his  message  to  the 
proper  place  before  he  collapsed  from  loss  of  blood. 
Next  of  kin,  Georgianna  Lagassey,  mother,  North 
Oxford,  Mass. 

LAGEAISE,  STANLEY,  JR.  ...  Corporal 
Headquarters  Company,  28th  Infantry.  During 
the  three  days  of  fighting  at  Cantigny,  France,  May 
28-30,  1918,  he  worked  bravely  without  thought  of 
himself  to  maintain  lines  in  working  condition.  He 
was  almost  constantly  under  heavy  fire,  but  fear- 
lessly went  into  it  whenever  necessary  and  thereby 
aided  materially  in  the  success  of  the  regiment's 
enterprise.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Victoria  Lageaise, 
mother,  2411  West  Sixth  Street,  Duluth,  Minn. 

LA  GRAW,  ELGIN Private 

Company  A,  357th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Fey-en-Heye,  France,  Sep- 
tember 12,  1918.  Private  LaGraw  displayed  an  ad- 
mirable quality  of  courage  in  always  being  the  first 
to  venture  forth  in  an  endeavor  to  wipe  out  obsta- 
cles in  his  company's  advance.  He  captured  with- 
out aid  three  enemy  machine-guns  on  different  oc- 
casions. Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary  LaGraw,  mo- 
ther, Morrison,  Colo. 

LAIMINGER,  ALBERT  S Private 

Company  H,  103d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  St.  Remy,  France, 
September  12,  1918.  When  his  company  was  held 
up  by  heavy  machine-gun  fire,  he  circled  through 
the  woods  and  opened  fire  with  his  automatic  rifle 
upon  the  enemy  machine-gun  emplacement,  forcing 
the  enemy  crew  to  retire,  leaving  their  gun  in  posi- 
tion Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary  Zanztelli,  Sopria, 
Colo. 

LAIT,  HENRY  A.  ...  Private  (First  Class) 
Deceased.  Company  G,  103d  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  St.  Remy, 
France,  September  12,  1918.  Private  Lait,  with 
comrades,  advanced  into  the  open  and  fired  an  auto- 
matic rifle  on  an  enemy  machine-gun  emplacement, 
thereby  drawing  the  machine-gun  fire  to  themselves 
and  enabling  the  platoon,  which  had  been  exposed 
to  an  enfilading  fire,  to  flank  the  gun  and  put  it  out 
of  action.  Private  Lait  was  killed  by  a  machine-gun 
bullet  during  the  action.  Next  of  kin,  Hyman  Lait, 
father,  29  Bosworth  Street,  Old  Town,  Me. 

LA  JENNESSEE,  JOSEPH  P.  ...  Sergeant 
Company  D,  60th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Cunel,  France,  October  14, 
1918.  He  retained  the  command  of  his  platoon 
after  he  had  received  a  severe  gunshot  wound  in  the 
leg,  maintained  the  organization  of  his  platoon  un- 
der heavy  fire,  and  directed  it  in  the  overcoming  of 
several  machine-gun  positions.  He  consolidated  his 
position  on  the  line  held  by  the  company  and  re- 
mained on  post  36  hours  until  ordered  evacuated  on 
account  of  his  wound.  Home  address,  Joseph  La- 
Jennessee,  father,  Red  Lake,  Minn. 

LAKE,  CLARENCE  W Corporal 

Company  F,  127th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Gesnes,  France,  October  5, 
1918.  With  two  other  soldiers,  Corporal  Lake  ad- 
vanced ahead  of  their  company  and  rushed  an  en- 
emy machine-gun  nest  from  the  flank,  capturing  14 
members  of  the  crew  and  two  machine-guns  and 


thereby  enabling  the  advance  to  continue.  Carry- 
ing the  captured  guns  with  them  to  the  objective, 
they  later  used  them  successfully  in  repelling  a  hos- 
tile counterattack.  Home  address,  William  G. 
Lake,  father,  Topsfield,  Mass. 

LAKE,  JAMES Private 

Company  B,  120th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt,  France,  Septem- 
ber 29,  1918.  With  eight  other  soldiers,  comprising 
the  company  headquarters  detachment,  Private 
Lake  assisted  his  company  commander  in  cleaning 
out  enemy  dugouts  along  a  canal  and  captured  242 
prisoners.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Nellie  Alexander, 
stepmother,  Kingston,  Ky. 

LAMB,  BENJAMIN  L Corporal 

Deceased.  Company  F,  132d  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Consenvoye, 
France,  October  9,  1918.  When  the  advance  of  his 
platoon  was  stopped  by  an  enemy  machine-gun, 
Corporal  Lamb  charged  the  gun  from  the  flank, 
wounded  one  of  the  gunners,  and  captured  the  other 
two  members  of  the  gun  crew,  together  with  the  gun. 
Remaining  in  an  advanced  position  under  fire 
throughout  the  day,  he  used  the  captured  machine- 
gun  in  breaking  up  an  enemy  counterattack.  Next 
of  kin,  Charles  Lamb,  father,  Watertown,  111. 

LAMB,  JOHN  E Sergeant 

Company  C,  107th  Field  Signal  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Juvigny, 
north  of  Soissons,  France,  August  28  to  September 
4,  1918.  When  heavy  shelling  and  machine-gun  fire 
destroyed  the  telephone  communication,  Sergeant 
Lamb,  without  orders  and  upon  his  own  initiative, 
went  out  and  repeatedly  patrolled  the  line,  making 
repairs  and  reestablishing  communication.  There- 
after, he  continued  to  patrol  the  line,  constantly  im- 
proving connections  and  placing  the  line  in  protect- 
ed places.  He  worked  indefatigably  day  and  night 
during  a  period  of  seven  days  and  refused  to  rest  or 
seek  a  place  of  safety  while  he  could  find  work  to  do. 
When  he  saw  the  body  of  his  brother  who  had  been 
killed  in  action  he  did  not  falter,  but  remained  on 
duty  as  before.  Home  address,  Mrs.  F.  K.  Lamb, 
mother,  Rockford,  Mich. 

LAMB,  ROBERT  J Major 

119th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Bellicourt,  France,  September  29,  1918. 
In  command  of  a  company,  he,  with  two  other  men, 
rushed  a  machine-gun  post,  which  was  holding  up 
the  advance,  killing  the  German  crew.  Later,  sep- 
arated from  part  of  his  command  owing  to  a  dense 
smoke  screen,  he  found  himself  with  a  few  men  in 
front  of  three  German  machine-gun  nests.  Leading 
the  attack,  he  captured  the  enemy  positions,  with 
25  prisoners.  Home  address,  Mrs.  James  W.  Lamb, 
mother,  Fayetteville,  N.  C. 

LAMBERT,  JOHN  H.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Pilot,  91st  Aero  Squadron.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Stenay,  France,  October  30, 
1918.  While  on  a  photographic  mission  in  the  vicin- 
ity of  Stenay,  his  work  being  seriously  interfered 
with  by  the  fire  of  a  formation  of  enemy  planes, 
Lieutenant  Lambert  temporarily  discontinued  his 
mission,  attacked  the  formation  and  dispersed  it, 
destroying  one  plane  and  seriously  damaging  ano- 
ther. He  then  returned  to  his  objective,  completed 
his  mission,  and  returned  with  information  of  great 
military  value.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Joseph  F. 
Kelley,  45  West  Eleventh  Street,  New  York  City. 

LAMBING,  FLOYD  C Private 

Deceased.  Company  A,  320th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Nantillois, 
France,  October  10,  1918.  Private  Lambing,  when 
his  company  was  suddenly  pulled  back,  went  for- 
ward through  both  friendly  and  enemy  shell  fire  to 
an  advanced  post,  and  directed  the  occupants  of  the 


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outpost  to  safety,  although  he  was  killed  in  the  act. 
Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Harriet  E.  Lambing,  mother, 
Box  706,  Appolo,  Pa. 

LAMM,  JOHNNIE Private 

Company  G,  120th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt,  France,  Septem- 
ber 29,  1918.  In  the  face  of  heavy  machine-gun  fire, 
Private  Lamm,  with  two  other  soldiers,  attacked 
and  put  out  of  action  an  enemy  machine-gun  post, 
capturing  a  German  officer  and  three  soldiers. 
Home  address,  Lawrence  Lamm,  brother,  Lucama, 
N.  C. 

LA  MORDER,  HENRY  C.  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Headquarters  Company,  166th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Buzancy,  France, 
October  16,  1918.  While  his  platoon  was  taking 
shelter  from  the  withering  machine-gun  fire,  Ser- 
geant LaMorder  heard  cries  of  a  wounded  comrade 
in  a  near-by  shell  hole.  Braving  the  deadly  ma- 
chine-gun fire,  he  went  to  his  assistance,  bound  up 
his  wounds,  and,  when  attempting  to  carry  him  to 
safety,  was  himself  severely  wounded.  He  started 
to  crawl  to  the  dressing  station,  but  became  exhaust- 
ed after  going  a  very  short  distance.  Home  address, 
Henry  W.  LaMorder,  father,  Waitsfield,  Vt. 

LAMSON,  DWIGHT  F Private 

Deceased.  Company  C,  353d  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Limey,  France, 
September  12,  1918.  Seeing  his  lieutenant  fall  se- 
verely wounded,  Private  Lamson,  with  another 
stretcher  bearer,  rushed  through  severe  machine- 
gun  fire  to  his  assistance.  When  they  had  placed 
the  lieutenant  on  their  stretcher  and  were  endeav- 
oring to  go  through  the  heavy  fire  to  the  dressing 
station,  Private  Lamson  fell,  mortally  wounded. 
Next  of  kin,  Walter  Lamson,  father,  Little  River, 
Kan. 

LANDES,  WILLIAM  S.  .  First  Lieutenant 
113th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion north  of  Samagneux,  France,  October  11-25, 
1918.  Lieutenant  Landes,  acting  as  regimental  mu- 
nitions officer,  was  wounded  early  in  the  action  but 
remained  on  duty  for  two  weeks  supervising  the  dis- 
tribution of  ammunition  to  the  front  line  battalions. 
Through  his  untiring  efforts  and  utter  disregard  of 
personal  danger  under  heavy  shell  fire  an  adequate 
supply  of  ammunition  to  the  battalions  in  the  line 
was  constantly  maintained.  After  the  attack  on  the 
Bois  D'Etrayes,  October  24,  when  liaison  with  the 
advance  battalion  had  been  broken  by  the  intense 
bombardment,  this  officer  volunteered  to  proceed 
to  the  position  occupied  by  this  battalion  and  re- 
turned with  valuable  information  as  to  the  location 
of  the  front  line.  Home  address,  Mrs.  W.  G.  Landes, 
mother,  36  East  Stuart  Avenue,  Lansdowne,  Pa. 

LANDON,  HAROLD  M.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
369th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Sechault,  France,  September  29,  .1918. 
Lieutenant  Landon,  on  duty  as  assistant  liaison 
officer,  personally  carried  an  order  to  the  assault 
battalion  in  order  to  insure  its  delivery,  passing 
through  heavy  fire.  The  battalion  commander 
being  killed  just  as  he  arrived,  Lieutenant  Landon 
gave  the  order  to  the  next  senior  and  then  waited  to 
see  its  execution.  When  the  assaulting  line  wavered 
under  a  terrific  enemy  barrage,  this  officer  jumped 
ahead  of  the  line  and  led  the  first  wave  1,000  meters 
to  the  objective,  assisting  in  consolidating  the  new 
position  before  he  returned  to  regimental  head- 
quarters. Home  address,  E.  H.  Landon,  father, 
60  Broadway,  New  York  City. 

LANDRY,  GERALD  P Sergeant 

Machine-Gun  Battalion.  When  his  platoon  com- 
mander was  incapacitated  by  wounds,  July  19, 
1918,  near  Soissons,  France,  his  displayed  instant 


initiative,  effectively  took  command  of  hia  platoon, 
and  directed  its  movements  with  marked  ability 
and  courage  during  the  remaining  three  days  of  the 
advance.  Home  address,  F.  S.  Landry,  father, 
Dutchtown,  La. 

LANDSTREET,  ROBERT  S.  .  First  Lieutenant 
1 15th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Bois  de  Consenvoye  and  Bois  de  la 
Grande  Montagne,  France,  October  8-16,  1918.  On 
October  8  he  led  his  platoon  through  machine-gun 
and  rifle  fire  in  an  advance  which  resulted  in  the  cap- 
ture of  300  prisoners  and  12  machine-guns.  On  the 
morning  of  October  16  he  volunteered,  with  one  ser- 
geant, and  straightened  out  the  line  of  an  adjacent 
unit.  His  movements  were  under  constant  machine- 
gun  fire,  and  so  close  to  the  enemy  that  he,  with  his 
sergeant,  captured  two  prisoners  while  accomplish- 
ing their  mission.  Home  address,  Mrs.  C.  S.  Land- 
street,  3026  St.  Paul  Street,  Baltimore,  Md. 

LANE,  ELMER  L Private 

Company  F,  104th  Infantry.  For  coolness  and 
gallantry  in  action  on  April  13,  1918.  Standing  on 
the  parapet  of  a  trench  in  order  to  see  the  advancing 
enemy  through  heavy  fog,  he  continued,  under 
heavy  fire,  to  throw  hand  grenades  at  the  enemy 
until  severely  wounded,  thus  preventing  the  enemy 
from  penetrating  the  line  in  the  vicinity  of  his  post. 
Home  address,  Fletcher  S.  Hyde,  friend,  Boston, 
Mass. 

LANE,  HERSCHEL  V Private 

77th  Company,  6th  Machine-Gun  Battalion,  U. 
S.  M.  C.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Vierzy,  France,  July  20,  1918.  He  volunteered  and 
successfully  carried  messages  from  Virezy  to  the 
front  line  near  Tigny,  through  heavy  artillery  and 
machine-gun  fire,  after  two  others  who  had  been  de- 
tailed for  the  duty  had  failed  to  get  through. 

LANE,  LESLIE  M.  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  C,  102d  Infantry.  On  the  night  of 
April  4-5,  1918,  he  was  carrying  rations  to  the  men 
in  the  front  trenches.  He  encountered  a  large  en- 
emy platoon  who  demanded  his  surrender.  He  re- 
fused to  surrender,  drew  his  pistol,  and  killed  the 
enemy  platoon  commander,  causing  the  enemy  raid- 
ing party  to  retire.  During  the  encounter  he  was 
severely  wounded  by  hand  grenades.  By  his  quick- 
ness of  action  he  undoubtedly  saved  the  lives  of  the 
men  in  our  advanced  listening  post.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Annie  Lane,  mother,  27  Highland  Avenue, 
Northampton,  Mass. 

LANERGAN,  JOHN  F Private 

Company  B,  101st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Verdun,  France,  October  23, 
and  in  the  Belieu  Bois,  France,  October  27,  1918. 
While  engaged  as  runner  during  the  attack  on 
Houppy  Bois  on  October  23,  Private  Lanergan 
made  repeated  trips  over  an  area  swept  by  machine- 
gun  and  artillery  fire.  On  October  27,  after  all  his 
superior  officers  had  become  casualties,  Private 
Lanergan  assembled  scattered  combat  groups  and, 
after  reorganizing  them,  led  them  in  a  successful 
counterattack  against  the  enemy.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  H.  A.  Lanergan,  mother,  144  Norwell  Street, 
Dorchester,  Mass. 

LANGE,  CARL  M.  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  B,  2d  Machine-Gun  Battalion.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Fleville,  France, 
October  5,  1918.  Seeing  that  his  first  line  was  being 
held  up  by  machine-gun  fire  from  the  woods,  Private 
Lange,  with  another  soldier,  voluntarily  made  his 
way  through  a  terrific  enemy  barrage  and  entered 
the  woods,  cleared  out  three  machine-guns,  killed 
several  of  the  crew,  and  captured  about  20  prisoners. 
Failing  in  his  attempt  to  communicate  the  success 


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of  his  mission  to  the  attacking  wave,  he  himself  went 
back,  and,  finding  his  officers  had  all  become  casual- 
ties, assisted  in  organizing  a  small  force  and  leading 
it  to  the  objective.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Fred  Gosch, 
mother,  Wall  Lake,  Iowa. 

LANGHAM,  GEORGE  W.  .  .  .  Private 
Company  H,  128th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Juvigny,  north  of  Soissons, 
France,  August  29-September  2,  1918.  Though 
he  had  been  severely  gassed,  he  remained  on  duty 
with  his  company  while  it  was  in  the  front  line. 
Later,  when  it  was  in  support,  he  voluntarily  aided 
in  the  work  of  carrying  wounded  across  an  area  cov- 
ered by  artillery  and  machine-gun  fire.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Anna  Langham,  mother,  205  Locust 
Street,  Roaring  Springs,  Pa. 

LANGLEY,  JOHN  H Private 

Medical  Detachment,  311th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Chevieres, 
France,  October  21,  1918.  Private  Langley  re- 
mained on  duty  continuously  for  four  hours,  admin- 
istering aid  to  wounded  men  under  heavy  shell  fire. 
Finding  that  he  could  not  properly  work  while  wear- 
ing his  gas  mask,  he  removed  it,  though  many  gas 
shells  were  bursting  in  his  vicinity.  After  being 
gassed  he  continued  to  work  for  an  hour,  until  all 
the  wounded  were  attended.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Anna  Langley,  mother,  Newfield,  N.  J. 

LANIGHAN,  MATTHEW  S.  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Deceased.  Company  I,  309th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  St.  Juvin,  France, 
October  16,  1918.  Although  wounded,  he  refused  to 
be  evacuated  and  led  his  men  with  marked  personal 
courage,  capturing  several  enemy  machine-guns  and 
prisoners.  He  was  killed  while  organizing  his  pla- 
toon for  a  further  advance.  Next  of  kin,  Edward 
Lanighan,  father,  Market  and  Exchange  Streets, 
Lockport,  N.  Y. 

LANKFORD,  JULIUS  A Private 

Company  A,  120th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Souplet,  France,  October 
17-19,  1918.  Being  a  company  runner,  he  displayed 
marked  bravery,  repeatedly  crossing  heavily  shelled 
areas  and  exposing  himself  to  machine-gun  fire  to 
deliver  important  messages  enabling  his  company 
to  maintain  adequate  liaison.  Home  address,  John 
J.  Lankford,  father,  Swepsonville,  N.  C. 

LARNER,  G.  DE  FREEST  .  First  Lieutenant 
Pilot,  Air  Service,  103d  Aero  Squadron.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  in  the  region  of  Cham- 
peny,  France,  September  13, 1918.  Lieutenant  Lar- 
ner  attacked  an  enemy  patrol  of  six  machines  (Fok- 
ker  type),  and  fought  against  the  great  odds  until  he 
had  destroyed  one  and  forced  the  others  to  retire. 
Lieutenant  Lamer  is  awarded  a  bronze  oak  leaf,  for 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  in  the  region  of 
Montfaucon,  France,  October  4,  1918.  While  lead- 
ing a  patrol  of  four  monoplace  planes,  Lieutenant 
Lamer  led  his  patrol  in  an  attack  on  an  enemy  for- 
mation of  seven  planes.  By  skillfully  maneuvering 
he  crushed  one  of  the  enemy  machines  and  with  the 
aid  of  his  patrol  forced  the  remainder  of  the  enemy 
formation  to  withdraw.  Home  address,  Adelaide 
DeF.  Lamer,  mother,  Highland  Apartments,  Wash- 
ington, D.  C. 

LARRA,  JOSEPH  .  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
French  Army.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion at  Cheppy,  France,  September  26,  1918.  Lieu- 
tenant Larra  was  acting  as  liaison  officer  between 
French  tanks  and  American  infantry,  when  the  lat- 
ter met  with  severe  artillery  and  machine-gun  fire 
from  strong  enemy  positions.  Passing  through  a 
heavy  artillery  barrage,  he  led  two  small  tanks  into 
action  in  an  effort  to  overcome  the  enemy's  resist- 
ance, and  personally  charged  a  machine-gun  nest 


with  his  pistol,  killing  one  of  the  gunners  and  cap- 
turing the  other  two.  The  two  small  tanks  proving 
to  be  inadequate,  this  officer  went  back  through  the 
barrage  and  brought  up  eight  large  tanks,  leading 
them  on  foot  in  the  open  under  intense  shell  fire  and 
direct  machine-gun  fire.  He  maneuvered  these 
tanks  so  skillfully  that  the  subsequent  capture  of  the 
stronghold  of  Cheppy  by  the  infantry  was  made 
possible.  Home  address  not  given. 

LARSON,  JAMES  A Corporal 

Company  K,  314th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Malancourt,  France,  Sep- 
tember 26,  1918.  Corporal  Larson,  with  another 
soldier  from  his  platoon,  outflanked  a  machine-gun 
in  advance  of  our  line,  killed  three  of  the  crew  and 
captured  two  others,  together  with  the  machine- 
gun.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary  Turnbull,  mother, 
Blossburg,  Pa. 

LARSON,  JULIUS  D.  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  F,  7th  Engineers.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Brieulles,  France,  November 
3,  1918.  With  indomitable  courage  and  bravery, 
Private  Larson  rendered  most  valuable  assistance 
in  the  construction  of  a  pont9on  bridge  across  the 
Meuse  River,  and  two  other  bridges  across  the  Canal 
Est.  At  both  places  the  work  was  done  in  the  face 
of  heavy  machine-gun  fire.  Home  address,  Matt 
Larson,  father,  Chaseburg,  Wis. 

LASCO,  PATRICK  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  H,  9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Beaumont,  France,  Novem- 
ber 5,  1918.  As  a  runner,  he  showed  absolute  disre- 
gard for  personal  danger  in  carrying  messages 
across  areas  swept  by  artillery  and  machine-gun 
fire,  maintaining  liaison  between  his  company  and 
battalion  commander.  Home  address,  Joseph  Las- 
co,  418  East  Nineteenth  Street,  New  York  City. 

LASHIWER,  HYMAN  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Deceased.  Company  M,  9th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Jaulny,  France, 
September  12,  1918.  Private  Lashiwer,  with  three 
other  soldiers,  volunteered  to  carry  wounded  men  of 
other  companies  from  in  front  of  our  advanced  posi- 
tions and  carried  this  work  on  under  violent  ma- 
chine-gun fire  while  a  counterattack  was  develop- 
ing. Home  address,  Mrs.  Eva  Kastle,  413  Thir- 
teenth Street,  College  Point,  Long  Island,  N.  Y. 

LATHAM,  DAVID  U Wagoner 

Company  G,  5th  Ammunition  Train.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Septsarges, 
France,  October  24,  1918.  When  an  enemy  shell 
struck  some  pyrotechnics  stored  in  the  ammunition 
dump  of  his  organization,  Wagoner  Latham  assisted 
in  removing  inflammable  material  and  placing  the 
fire  under  control.  Through  his  coolness  and  cour- 
age, the  destruction  of  a  large  quantity  of  near-by 
ammunition  was  avoided.  Home  address,  John 
Williams,  uncle,  Asburg,  N.  C. 

LAUBER,  CLARENCE  E Private 

Deceased.  Company  I,  356th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Pouilly, 
France,  November  10-11,  1918.  Private  Lauber 
accompanied  Lieutenant  Murphy  and  three  other 
soldiers  in  a  flank  attack  on  three  heavy  machine- 
guns;  fired  on  directly  at  30  yards,  they  charged  the 
guns,  and  in  the  hand-to-hand  fight  which  followed 
this  soldier  and  two  of  his  comrades  were  killed. 

LAUGHLIN,  JOSEPH  H Private 

Company  A,  28th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Cantigny,  France,  May  28- 
30,  1918.  In  command  of  the  battalion  runners, 
Private  Laughlin  volunteered  to  carry  messages 
through  the  unusually  heavy  fire.  During  a  very 
critical  period  of  the  fighting,  he  twice  went  through 


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a  machine-gun  barrage  to  the  front  line  to  obtain 
information  when  no  word  from  that  source  had 
been  received  for  a  long  period.  Home  address,  J. 
F.  Laughlin,  father,  178  Despot  Street,  Concord, 
N.  C. 

LAUNCELOT,  MARC  V Sergeant 

1st  Battalion,  9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Medeah  Ferme,  France,  Oc- 
tober 3,  1918.  During  the  absence  of  his  platoon 
commander,  Sergeant  Launcelot  took  command  of 
the  platoon,  led  an  attack  and  captured  seven  ma- 
chine guns  in  strong  position.  He  was  later  serious- 
ly wounded.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Anna  MacNeil, 
mother,  559  West  149th  Street,  New  York  City. 

LAUTENSLAGER,  EARL  W.  .  .  .  Private 
Deceased.  Company  B,  108th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  east  of  Ronssoy, 
France,  September  29,  1918.  During  the  operations 
against  the  Hindenburg  line,  when  his  company  was 
held  up  by  an  enemy  machine-gun  nest,  he  volun- 
teered to  cross  an  open  field  in  front  of  his  company 
in  order  to  ascertain  the  exact  location  of  the  en- 
emy's position.  While  engaged  in  this  enterprise  he 
was  killed  by  a  bursting  shell.  His  heroic  self-sacri- 
fice was  a  splendid  example  to  the  men  of  his  com- 
pany. Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Anna  Lautenslager,  mo- 
ther, 16  Sweeney  Avenue,  Geneva,  N.  Y. 

LAVIOLETTE,  HENRY  J.  .  .  .  Private 
Deceased.  Company  K,  104th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Chateau- 
Thierry,  France,  July  20-23,  1918.  Private  Lavio- 
lette,  acting  as  a  runner,  carried  messages  through 
heavy  artillery  fire  with  absolute  fearlessness  until 
killed.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Rose  Valle,  sister,  191 
Broad  Street,  Marlboro,  Mass. 

LAVOIE,  LEO  J Corporal 

Deceased.  Company  D,  16th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  in  the  Argonne  For- 
est, France,  October  9,  1918.  Corporal  Lavoie  led 
his  squad  against  an  enemy  machine  gun  which  was 
causing  severe  losses  on  his  company.  His  journey 
was  made  through  a  very  difficult  terrain  and  under 
deadly  fire,  but  his  mission  was  accomplished  with- 
out the  loss  of  a  man.  Later  in  the  day  he  was  killed 
while  leading  his  squad.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Margar- 
et Lavoie,  mother,  29  Wainouch  Street,  Lowell, 
Mass. 

LAWHORNE,  DEWIE  H Private 

Company  G,  120th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt,  France,  Septem- 
ber 29,  1918.  In  the  face  of  heavy  machine-gun 
fire,  Private  Lawhorne,  with  two  other  soldiers,  at- 
tacked and  put  out  of  action  an  enemy  machine- 
gun  post,  capturing  a  German  officer  and  three  sol- 
diers. Home  address,  Landon  S.  Lawhorne,  father, 
Schoolfield,  Va. 

LA WLER,  JOSEPH  WILLIAM     .... 

First  Lieutenant 

118th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  at  St.  Martin-Riviere,  France,  October  17, 
1918.  Being  the  only  officer  left  with  the  company, 
Lieutenant  Lawler  was  ordered  to  clear  a  village  of 
the  enemy.  Most  of  his  command  became  separat- 
ed from  him  in  a  dense  fog,  but  with  his  one  remain- 
ing squad  he  proceeded  to  accomplish  his  mission. 
Lieutenant  Lawler  and  one  soldier  came  upon  a 
hundred  Germans  operating  machine  guns  from 
behind  a  hedge  and  succeeded  in  capturing  50  of  the 
enemy.  This  officer  then  pursued  the  others,  ex- 
changing shots  with  a  German  officer  as  he  ran. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  William  Lawler,  71  Chestnut 
Street,  Montclair,  N.  J. 

LAWLESS,  EDWARD  K.     .      .      .      . 

.     Regimental  Sergeant  Major 
Headquarters  Company,  39th  Infantry.    For  ex- 


traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Troesnes, 
France,  July  18,  1918.  When  it  had  become  neces- 
sary to  send  an  urgent  message  to  the  battalion  base 
company,  Sergeant  Major  Lawless,  though  under 
fire  for  the  first  time  voluntarily  took  the  message 
across  an  open  field,  a  distance  of  500  yards.  It 
seemed  almost  impossible  to  get  through  the  mur- 
derous fire,  but,  knowing  the  importance  of  the  mes- 
sage, Sergeant  Major  Lawless  ventured  through, 
rather  than  take  the  longer  yet  safer  ruute.  He 
completed  his  mission,  returning  over  the  same 
course.  Home  address,  John  T.  Lawless,  father, 
99  Boston  Avenue,  Leominster,  Mass. 

LAWLESS,  JAMES  B Sergeant 

Machine  Gun  Company,  310th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Thiaucourt, 
France,  September  22,  1918.  During  a  raid  Ser- 
geant Lawless  bayoneted  the  men  at  two  enemy 
machine  guns,  which  were  firing  upon  our  raiding 
party  and  put  several  others  out  of  action  with 
hand  grenades.  Home  address,  Bridget  Lawless, 
Newport,  R.  I. 


LAWRENCE,  HENRY  S.     .      .      . 

Company  B,  108th  Machine  Gun  Battalion. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Baslieux, 
France,  September  5,  1918.  When  the  advance  of 
the  platoon  commanded  by  him  was  held  up  by 
machine-gun  fire  from  the  front  and  flanks,  Ser- 
geant Lawrence  took  a  rifle  and  bayonet  and,  ac- 
companied by  another  soldier,  crawled  under  the 
enemy  wire  in  the  face  of  severe  fire,  drove  off  the 
crews  of  several  enemy  machine  guns  and  returned 
with  two  prisoners,  thereby  enabling  his  platoon  to 
rush  on.  Subsequently  under  heavy  machine-gun 
and  sniper  fire,  he  went  along  the  line  of  his  gun 
emplacements  cheering  and  encouraging  his  men, 
his  fearlessness  affording  an  inspiration  to  them 
throughout  the  engagement.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
David  Lawrence,  1319  Main  Street,  Peckville,  Pa. 

LAWRENCE,  HULL  F Private 

Company  K,  312th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Grand-Pre,  France,  October 
23,  1918.  While  his  company  was  seeking  shelter 
from  a  continuous  rain  of  machine-gun  bullets,  Pri- 
vate Lawrence  voluntarily  carried  messages  from 
his  company  commander,  who  was  lying  wounded 
under  enemy  observation,  to  battalion  headquart- 
ers. He  worked  under  heavy  bombardment  at  all 
times,  but  showed  remarkable  courage  and  devotion 
to  duty  while  thus  engaged.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Lena  Lawrence,  mother,  11  Birks  Place,  Newark, 
N.  J. 

LAWRENCE,  JACKSON  S Major 

Medical  Corps,  368th  Infantry.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  at  Binarville,  France,  Sep- 
tember 30,  1918.  Major  Lawrence,  with  two  sol- 
diers, voluntarily  left  shelter  and  crossed  an  open 
space  50  yards  wide,  swept  by  shell  and  machine- 
gun  fire,  to  rescue  a  wounded  soldier,  whom  they 
carried  to  a  place  of  safety.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Florence  Lawrence,  wife,  405  South  Forty-second 
Street,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

LAWRENCE,  VIVIAN  S.  Jr.  ...  Corporal 
319th  Ambulance  Company,  305th  Sanitary 
Train.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Gercourt,  France,  September  29,  1918.  While  Cor- 
poral Lawrence  was  passing  along  the  roads  leading 
to  Septsarges,  near  Gercourt,  in  an  ambulance,  a 
large  shell  fell  among  a  group  of  infantry  soldiers 
near-by,  severely  wounding  five  of  them.  He  stop- 
ped the  ambulance  and  rendered  efficient  first  aid, 
although  under  concentrated  shell  fire.  He  then 
loaded  the  patients  in  the  ambulance  and  removed 
them  from  the  shelled  area.  Home  address,  Vivian 
S.  Lawrence,  father,  Churchland,  Va. 


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HEROES  ALL 


LAWSON,  BRADLEY  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Deceased.  Machine  Gun  Company,  120th  In- 
fantry. For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
BelUcourt,  France,  September  29,  1918.  Having 
been  wounded  by  a  bursting  shell  immediately 
after  the  opening  of  the  attack,  Private  Lawson  re- 
fused to  go  to  the  rear,  but  remained  with  his  cor- 
poral, who  had  been  severely  wounded  by  the  same 
shell.  For  two  hours,  under  an  intense  enemy  bar- 
rage, he  continued  to  minister  to  his  wounded  com- 
rade, until  another  shell  burst  nearby,  by  which  he 
was  fatally  wounded. 

LAWSON,  FRED  M Corporal 

Company  L,  7th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Fossoy,  France,  July  14-15, 
1918.  When  it  was  reported  that  the  enemy  had 
crossed  the  Marne  River,  Corporal  Lawson  twice 
led  a  patrol  across  his  platoon  front  through  heavy 
shell  fire  and  at  the  risk  of  his  life.  On  July  15-16-17 
he  worked  day  and  night  unceasingly  until  forced 
to  stop  from  complete  exhaustion,  displaying  at  all 
times  the  highest  coolness  and  judgment,  and  ren- 
dering services  of  the  greatest  value.  Home  ad- 
dress, John  Lawson,  father,  R.  F.  D.  1,  Rosehill,  Ky. 

LAWSON,  WALTER  ROLLS  .  .  .  Captain 
Air  Service,  Observer,  91st  Aero  Squadron.  For 
repeated  acts  of  extraordinary  heroism  in  action 
near  St.  Mihiel,  France,  July  30  and  September  13, 
1918.  This  officer  showed  rare  courage  on  a  re- 
connaissance far  over  the  enemy  lines  when  he  con- 
tinued on  his  mission  after  being  seriously  wounded 
by  antiaircraft  fire.  On  September  13,  although  he 
was  still  convalescing  from  his  wound,  he  volunteer- 
ed for  a  particularly  dangerous  mission  requiring  a 
flight  of  75  kilometers  within  the  enemy  lines.  Be- 
cause of  weather  conditions  he  was  forced  to  fly  at  a 
dangerously  low  altitude  and  was  repeatedly  fired 
on  by  antiaircraft  and  machine  guns.  He  success- 
fully accomplished  his  mission  and  returned  with 
important  information.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Wal- 
ter R.  Lawson,  wife,  Birmingham,  Ala. 

LAY,  ARTHUR Mechanic 

Company  D,  9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  the  Meuse  River,  France, 
November  3-4,  1918.  While  passing  through  the 
German  lines  at  night  carrying  messages  Mechanic 
Lay  captured  eight  of  the  enemy,  including  two 
officers,  and  marched  them  back  four  kilometers. 
Next  day  he  carried  messages  through  artillery  and 
machine-gun  fire,  and  fearlessly  exposed  himself  to 
danger  in  guiding  companies  into  position.  While 
returning  from  a  mission  he  carried  a  severely 
wounded  comrade  through  a  machine-gun  barrage 
to  the  dressing  station.  Home  address,  Charles 
Hull  Lay,  194  Jefferson  Street,  Albany,  N.  Y. 

LAYER,  JONATHAN Private 

Battery  B,  10th  Field  Artillery.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  St.  Eugene,  France, 
July  14,  1918.  Private  Layer  continued  on  duty, 
repairing  breaks  in  telephone  line,  even  after  being 
severely  wounded  and  almost  unconscious.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Ethel  Freeman,  friend,  Pittsburgh,  Pa. 

LEACH,  GEORGE  E Colonel 

151st  Field  Artillery.  For  extraordinary  hero- 
ism in  action  near  Pexonne,  France,  March  5,  1918. 
Colonel  Leach  entered  the  quarry  of  Battery  C, 
151st  Field  Artillery,  then  subjected  to  a  particular- 
ly accurate  artillery  bombardment,  for  the  purpose 
of  directing  and  encouraging  the  officers  and  men  of 
that  battery  when  he  might  with  propriety  have 
sent  his  directions  by  messenger.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Pearl  Leach,  wife,  2429  Pillsbury  Avenue, 
Minneapolis,  Minn. 

LEACH,  JOHN  W.     .      .      .         First  Lieutenant 
117th  Infantry.     For  extraordinary  heroism  in 


action  near  Bellicourt,  France,  September  29,  1918. 
About  6.30  in  the  morning  of  September  29  Lieut- 
enant Leach  received  a  serious  wound  which  ren- 
dered his  right  arm  useless.  Notwithstanding  his 
suffering  and  weakness  from  loss  of  blood,  he  con- 
tinued to  lead  his  platoon  toward  its  objective  until 
after  1  o'clock  of  that  day,  when  he  became  so  ex- 
hausted and  weak  that  he  was  ordered  to  the  aid 
station  by  his  commanding  officer,  and  from  there 
was  evacuated  to  the  hospital.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Mary  C.  McCrary,  mother,  Knoxville,  Tenn. 

LEANDRI,  DOMINIQUE  ANTO1NE  .  Colonel 
French  Army.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  St.  Mihiel,  France,  September  12,  1918. 
Leading  his  regiment  in  the  attack  in  liaison  with 
the  26th  American  Division,  Colonel  Leandri  di- 
rected an  assault  with  distinguished  gallantry  and 
leadership.  In  an  advance  of  six  kilometers,  his 
command  captured  1,780  prisoners,  including  two 
regimental  commanders  and  37  other  officers,  90 
machine  guns,  three  heavy  howitzers,  22  minenwer- 
fers,  one  77-mm  gun,  and  a  large  quantity  of  other 
material. 

LEARY,  E.  M Colonel 

358th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Stenay,  France,  November  10,  1918. 
Under  heavy  machine-gun  and  artillery  fire  Colonel 
Leary  personally  led  two  sections  of  machine  guns 
and  two  platoons  of  infantry  to  the  assistance  of  one 
of  his  battalions  in  order  to  protect  its  flank.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  E.  M.  Leary,  40  Chapel  Street,  Augus- 
ta, Me. 

LEAVELL,  JOHN  H Captain 

Company  F,  3 1 6th  Engi  neers.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Audenarde,  Belgium,  Novem- 
ber 1,  1918.  Captain  Leavell  led  a  patrol  of  four 
men  on  a  reconnaissance  of  the  city  of  Audenarde 
at  a  time  when  it  was  still  occupied  by  enemy  pa- 
trols and  snipers,  obtaining  important  data  on 
destroyed  bridges  and  locating  materials  necessary 
in  repairing  them.  While  on  this  errand  Captain 
Leavell  and  his  men  encountered  a  German  patrol 
three  times  their  number  and  in  the  combat  which 
followed  several  of  the  enemy  were  killed  or  wound- 
ed and  a  spy  was  captured.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Rama  D.  Leavell,  24  South  Street,  Quincy,  Mass. 

LEBRE,  ANTON Captain 

French  Army,  344th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Montfauxelle,  France,  Sep- 
tember 29-October  4,  1918.  While  on  duty  as 
senior  French  officer  near  the  colonel  of  the  371st 
United  States  Infantry,  Captain  Lebre  volunteered 
and  went  forward  to  make  reconnaissance,  during 
which  he  was  wounded  in  the  face  by  a  bursting  shell. 
After  being  evacuated,  he  insisted  on  returning  to 
duty  with  the  regiment,  though  he  was  still  suffer- 
ing from  fever  caused  by  his  wound  and  exposure 
during  the  battle. 

LE  CAM,  YVES  MARIE     . 

.  .  .  .  Private  (Second  Class) 
French  Army.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Vauxbrun,  Soissons,  France,  July  1,  1918. 
While  advancing  with  and  assisting  an  American 
co'onel  in  an  attack  on  the  enemy,  Private  Le  Cam 
displayed  meritorious  valor  in  combatting  the 
enemy.  With  fixed  bayonet,  he  attacked  the  hostile 
party  and  exacted  no  less  than  four  casualties, 
one  of  whom  was  a  non-commissioned  officer. 

LE  GLAIR,  ARTHUR Corporal 

Company  D,  16th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  the  Argonne  Forest,  France, 
October  12th,  1918.  When  ordered  on  an  exploiting 
party  one  and  one-half  kilometers  in  advance  of  our 
lines,  he  first  reconnnitered  the  route  and  then  led 
his  men  forward  under  heavy  fire  from  the  enemy 


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artillery  and  machine  guns.  He  held  the  position 
he  established  under  h^avy  fire,  until  relieved  14 
hours  later.  Home  address,  Arthur  Le  Clair,  broth- 
er, 250  West  Street,  Gardner,  Mass. 

LECLERC,  HIPPOLYTE  A.  M.  .  Chef  d'  Esc. 
French  Army.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion in  the  Verdun  campaign,  September-Novem- 
ber, 1918.  By  his  valuable  assistance  rendered  to 
the  infantry,  which  he  was  supporting,  Chef  d'  Esc. 
Leclerc,  by  the  effective  use  of  his  batteries,  inflict- 
ed heavy  casualties  on  the  enemy.  To  better  assist 
the  American  division  attacking  Grancourt,  he  oc- 
cupied an  advanced  position,  despite  the  fatigued 
condition  of  his  troops,  who  were  constantly  sub- 
jected to  machine-gun  fire  and  high-explosive  and 
poisonous  shells. 

LECOIN,  R.  H Interpreter 

French  Mission,  attached  28th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Cantigny, 
France,  May  28-30,  1918.  During  the  critical 
operations  around  Cantigny,  Interpreter  Lecoin  was 
constantly  on  duty  at  an  observation  post.  Seeing 
a  group  of  men  retreating  in  disorder,  he  rushed  to 
them,  stopped  their  retreat,  and  returned  them  to 
their  positions  on  the  line. 

LEE,  ALFRED,  P Private 

Company  L,  104th  Infantry.  During  the  action 
of  April  10,  1918,  he  displayed  courage,  coolness, 
and  the  spirit  of  self-sacrifice  in  voluntarily  going 
through  shell-swept  area  to  bring  back  wounded  to 
a  place  of  safety,  carrying  one  wounded  man  more 
than  50  yards  under  heavy  shell  fire.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  P.  J.  Lee,  27  Highland  Avenue,  North- 
ampton, Mass. 

LEE,  ARTHUR  TRUMBULL  .  First  Lieutenant 
364th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Tronsol  Farm,  France,  September  28, 
and  at  Leauwken,  Belgium,  October  31,  1918.  On 
the  afternoon  of  September  28  Lieutenant  Lee  ad- 
vanced with  his  platoon  to  Tronsol  Farm  under 
heavy  artillery  and  machine-gun  fire  and  captured 
seven  machine  guns  and  much  ammunition.  Forc- 
ed to  retire  he  returned  with  his  capture  and  platoon 
in  good  order  On  October  31,  while  attempting  to 
locate  machine-gun  nests  which  were  holding  up  his 
advance,  he  was  so  severely  wounded  that,  in  spite 
of  his  desire  to  continue,  he  was  unable  to  do  so. 
Home  address,  Rev.  George  H.  Lee,  Newberg,  Oreg. 

LEE,  CARL Private 

Company  D,  117th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Molsin,  France,  October  17, 
1918.  Having  become  separated  from  their  com- 
pany in  a  smoke  barrage,  Private  Lee  and  Corporal 
Henry  W.  Cardwell  found  themselves  face  to  face 
with  a  party  of  the  enemy.  Private  Lee  brought 
his  automatic  rifle  to  his  shoulder  and  attempted  to 
fire,  but  the  gun  was  jammed  and  would  not  shoot. 
Seeing  themselves  covered  by  the  gun  and  not  know- 
ing its  condition,  the  Germans  threw  up  their  hands, 
and  while  Private  Lee  kept  the  rifle  at  his  shoulder 
Corporal  Cardwell  rounded  up  the  Germans  and 
disarmed  them.  Their  ruse  resulted  in  the  capture 
of  12  of  the  enemy,  comprising  three  machine-gun 
crews.  Home  address,  Gilbert  Lee,  brothei,  Osage, 
Iowa. 

LEE,  CHRISTOPHER  F Major 

102d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Verdun,  France,  October  25,  1918.  When 
his  battalion  had  met  with  heavy  artillery,  machine- 
gun,  and  rifle  resistance,  and  his  troops  were  on  the 
verge  of  becoming  disorganized,  Major  Lee  took  the 
leadership  of  the  front  line  platoon  and  charged  the 
enemy.  In  this  act  he  was  so  seriously  wounded 
that  he  had  to  be  evacuated.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Christopher  F.  Lee,  wife,  Dorchester,  Mass. 


LEE,  JOHN  B.  3d.     .      .  Second  Lieutenant 

Observer,  French  Army,  24th  Aero  Squadron. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Mezieres, 
France,  November  3,  1918.  Lieutenant  Lee  ex- 
hibited extreme  courage  in  the  course  of  a  long  and 
dangerous  photographic  and  visual  reconnaissance 
in  the  region  of  Mezieres  with  two  other  planes  of 
the  24th  Aero  Squadron.  Their  formation  was  bro- 
ken by  the  attack  of  ten  enemy  pursuit  planes;  five 
enemy  planes  attacked  Lieutenant  Lee  and  his  pilot. 
With  remarkable  coolness  Lieutenant  Lee  succeed- 
ed in  shooting  down  two  of  the  planes.  They  then 
had  a  clear  passage  to  their  own  lines,  but  turned 
back  into  Germany  to  assist  a  friendly  plane  with 
several  hostile  aircraft  attacking  it.  They  succeed- 
ed in  shooting  down  one  more  of  the  enemy.  Lieut- 
enant Lee  and  pilot  returned  to  our  lines  with  in- 
formation and  photographs  of  great  military  value. 
Home  address,  John  B.  Lee,  Jr.,  father,  667  High- 
land Avenue,  Newark,  N.  J. 

LEE,  JOHN  C First  Lieutenant 

Deceased.  131st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Chipilly  Ridge,  France, 
August  9,  1918  When  his  platoon  was  held  up  by 
fire  from  a  machine-gun  nest,  he  advanced  alone 
against  the  enemy  position,  and,  although  mortally 
wounded,  attacked  and  killed  the  crew,  falling  dead 
among  the  bodies  of  the  Germans.  Next  of  kin, 
Mrs.  Edmund  E.  Lee,  mother,  5437  Kenmore  Ave- 
nue, Chicago,  111. 

LEE,  ROBERT  S Sergeant 

Company  C,  102d  Field  Signal  Battalion  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  east  of  Ronssoy, 
France,  September  29,  1918.  Sergeant  Lee  was  a 
member  of  an  advanced  regimental  signal  party 
which  went  over  the  top  with  the  third  wave  in  the 
attack  against  the  Hindenburg  line.  The  officer  in 
charge  and  three  privates  were  wounded,  and  two 
sergeants,  two  corporals,  and  two  runners  were  kill- 
ed. Sergeant  Lee,  in  the  face  of  terrific  shell  and 
machine-gun  fire,  fearlessly  and  courageously 
strung  telephone  lines  and  patrolled  same  in  such  a 
manner  as  to  insure  telephone  communications 
with  the  battalion  to  which  he  was  attached.  His 
bravery  and  extreme  devotion  to  duty  was  a  splen- 
did inspiration  to  all  his  comrades.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Evelyn  Lee,  wife,  High  Falls,  N.  Y. 

LEE,  THEODORE  F Private 

Company  H,  362d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Gesnes,  France,  September 
29,  1918.  When  the  advance  of  his  battalion  was 
held  up  by  a  machine-gun  nest  on  a  high  ridge  south 
of  Gesnes,  Private  Lee  and  another  soldier  charged 
the  emplacement,  killing  part  of  the  crew  and  rout- 
ing the  others,  capturing  three  heavy  machine  guns 
and  one  light  Maxim  gun,  which  they  turned  on  the 
retreating  Germans.  Home  address,  Mrs  Elizabeth 
Lee,  Ibaspah,  Utah. 

LEE,  WILL  H Corpora] 

Company  F,  5th  Marines.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Blanc  Mont,  France,  October 
4,  1918.  During  an  advance  of  his  company,  Cor- 
poral Lee  volunteered  to  carry  a  wounded  comrade 
to  a  place  of  safety  through  hostile  machine-gun 
fire.  He  later  brought  a  wounded  soldier  from  no 
man's  land  through  a  heavy  machine-gun  and  ar- 
tillery barrage.  Home  address,  Norman  A.  Lee, 
father,  Liverpool,  N.  Y. 

LEEB,  JOSEPH  S.  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  D,  361st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Gesnes,  France,  October  3, 
1918.  He  voluntarily  and  unhesitatingly  left  shel- 
ter under  heavy  shell  fire  and  without  thought  of 
personal  danger,  rendered  first  aid,  and  carried  a 
wounded  comrade  to  a  place  of  safety.  Home  ad- 
dress, Chicago,  111. 


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LEEPER,  DAN  C Captain 

Deceased.  359th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Villers-devant-Dun,  France, 
November  2,  1918.  In  the  face  of  intense  machine- 
gun  fire  Captain  Leeper  led  his  company  forward  to 
its  objective,  capturing  a  machine-gun  nest  and 
making  possible  the  capture  of  a  strong  enemy  posi- 
tion on  a  hill.  This  officer  was  severely  wounded 
during  these  operations,  but  his  courage  was  an  in- 
spiration to  his  men  in  consolidating  their  position. 
Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Dan  C.  Leeper,  wife,  Denison, 
Texas. 

LEGENDRE,  JAMES  H.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  Lieutenant  Legendre 
displayed  exceptional  bravery  in  organizing  and 
leading  a  party  of  volunteers  through  heavy  ma- 
chine-gun fire  for  the  purpose  of  securing  two 
wounded  men  on  the  Lucy-Torcy  Road,  June  6, 
1918.  Home  address,  James  Legendre,  brother,  5 
Audubon  Place,  New  Orleans,  La. 

LEGGE,  BARNWELL  R Major 

26th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Verdun,  France,  October  5,  1918.  Per- 
sonally leading  an  attack  against  a  strong  enemy 
position,  he  inspired  his  men  by  his  courage,  cutting 
his  way  through  entanglements  and  directing  the 
attacks  against  three  different  strong  points.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  C.  L.  Legge,  mother,  Summerville, 
S.  C. 

LEHY,  HOWARD  C Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  B,  311th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  Grand 
Fontaine,  France,  September  26,  1918.  After  his 
patrol  had  disposed  of  two  sniper  posts  with  rifle 
grenades,  Sergeant  Lehy  held  his  group  in  position 
and  covered  the  withdrawal  of  his  platoon  from 
heavy  enfilading  machine-gun  fire  of  the  enemy. 
Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  John  Lehy,  mother,  Brown  Place, 
Oakhurst,  N.  J. 

LEIBOULT,  EDWARD  N.  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  326th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Juvin,  France,  October 
11,  1918.  Under  terrific  fire,  he  led  his  platoon 
across  the  Aire  River,  formed  them  on  ground  de- 
void of  cover;  and,  though  he  had  suffered  50  per 
cent  casualties,  led  the  survivors  in  a  charge  against 
the  enemy,  falling  mortally  wounded  at  the  head  of 
his  men.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Delia  M.  Leiboult, 
wife,  511  Academy  Street,  Fulton,  N.  Y. 

LEITER,  WILSON  H Private 

Company  M,  lllth  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Fismette,  France,  August 
11,  1918.  While  his  company  was  withdrawing  to 
a  place  of  safety  Private  Leiter  stopped  in  a  most 
exposed  position,  and,  picking  up  a  badly  wounded 
man,  he  continued  in  the  withdrawal  until  the 
point  of  assembly  was  reached,  at  which  time  he 
brought  him  to  a  dressing  station.  Home  address, 
John  Carnathn,  guardian,  2246  Atlas  Street,  Har- 
risburg,  Pa. 

LEITNER,  ALOYSIUS Private 

Deceased.  Headquarters  Company,  5th  Regi- 
ment, U.  S.  M.  C.  On  June  12,  1918,  in  the  attack 
on  Bois  de  Belleau,  although  seriously  wounded,  he 
displayed  extraordinary  heroism  in  assisting  to  cap- 
ture three  officers  and  169  men  of  the  enemy  forces, 
after  which  he  continued  forward  and  aided  in  tak- 
ing six  more  prisoners,  who  were  operating  a  ma- 
chine gun.  The  wounds  received  while  performing 
these  valiant  deeds  proved  fatal.  Next  of  kin,  Jo- 
seph Leitner,  father,  Route  2,  Box  95,  Holstein,  Wis. 

LEMASTER,  FRANK Private 

Company  C,  1st  Engineers.  For  extraor- 
dinary heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  Money, 


France,  October  9,  1918.  Remaining  alone  on  an 
outpost  100  yards  in  advance  of  his  detachment, 
Private  Lemaster,  by  the  efficient  and  effective  use 
of  his  rifle,  stopped  a  German  counterattack,  per- 
sonally killing  12  of  the  enemy  during  the  exploit. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Elizabeth  Lemaster,  mother, 
Morgan  County,  Ky. 

LEMASTERS,  CHARLES  ....  Corporal 
Company  C,  314th  Field  Signal  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Beauclair, 
France,  November  4-11,  1918.  From  November 
4  to  11,  while  continually  under  heavy  shell  fire, 
Corporal  Lemasters  laid  and  maintained  lines  of 
communication  within  his  area  with  utter  disre- 
gard for  his  personal  safety.  Home  address,  John 
S.  Lemasters,  father,  St.  Paul,  Nebr. 


LE  MAY,  JOSEPH  J Private 

Company  K,  364th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Eclisfontaine,  France,  Sep- 
tember 28,  1918.  Responding  to  a  call  for  volun- 
teers, Private  Le  May,  with  five  others,  advanced 
400  yards  beyond  their  front  to  bring  in  wounded 
comades.  They  succeeded  in  rescuing  seven  of 
their  men  and  also  bringing  in  the  dead  body  of  a 
lieutenant,  while  exposed  to  terrific  machine-gun 
fire.  Home  address,  Mike  LeBreton,  friend,  Seattle, 
Wash. 


LEMIEUX,  WILLIAM 


Sergeant 


Company  A,  9th  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  at  Mezy,  France, 
July  15,  1918.  Though  the  two  infantry  platoons 
to  which  he  was  attached  had  been  reduced  to  but 
fifteen  men,  Sergeant  Lemieux  stuck  to  his  position 
with  his  two  guns;  and,  in  order  to  obtain  a  better 
field  of  fire,  placed  them  on  top  of  a  railroad  em- 
bankment in  plain  view  of  the  enemy,  under  in- 
tense machine-gun  and  shell  fire.  From  here  he 
maintained  a  deadly  fire  upon  enemy  boats  cross- 
ing the  Marne  River  sinking  several,  killing  the 
occupants  of  others,  and  forcing  several  to  turn 
back.  He  also  wiped  our  several  enemy  platoons 
which  were  preparing  to  cross  the  River.  His  guns 
were  twice  buried  by  bursting  shells,  but  each  time 
he  calmly  cleared  the  guns  and  immediately  re- 
sumed firing.  His  gallant  stand  contributed  ma- 
terially to  the  successful  defense  of  the  sector. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Lemieux,  188  Harrison  Street, 
Pawtucket,  R.  I. 

LEMMON,  CHARLIE  E Sergeant 

Company  M,  16th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Fleville,  France,  October  9, 
1918.  Sergeant  Lemmon  alone  charged  an  enemy 
machine-gun, capturing  the  gun  and  two  German 
soldiers.  He  was  seriously  wounded  while  in  the 
successful  execution  of  this  mission.  His  timely 
capture  of  the  gun  made  it  possible  for  his  company 
to  advance  and  organize  their  objective  with  few 
casualties.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Anna  Wates,  mo- 
ther, 1542  Broad  Street,  Augusta,  Ga. 

LEMMON,  FRED  L.  .  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
140th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Charpentry,  France,  September  27-28, 
1918.  Wounded  severely  in  the  chest,  he  remained 
in  command  of  his  battalion  for  24  hours,  until  no 
longer  able  to  walk.  He  showed  a  great  personal 
courage  and  skill  in  leading  his  battalion  against 
heavy  shell  and  machine-gun  fire,  refusing  to  be 
evacuated  until  helpless  from  loss  of  blood.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Inez  P.  Lemmon,  Hutchinson,  Kan. 

LEMON,  DWIGHT  E Private 

Company  B,  310th  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Verdun, 
France,  November  8,  1918.  When  his  comrades, 
many  of  whom  were  wounded,  were  suffering  from 
want  of  water,  Private  Lemon  took  their  canteens 
and  went  200  meters  to  the  rear  under  heavy  artil- 


DISTINGUISHED  SERVICE  CROSS 


lery  and  machine-gun  fire,  where  he  filled  the  can- 
teens at  a  spring  and  returned  through  the  intense 
fire  under  direct  observation  of  machine-gunners 
and  snipers.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Thressie  D. 
Lemon,  mother,  Liston,  Ind. 

LENAHAN,  EDWARD  J Corporal 

Company  B,  8th  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Montfaucon, 
France,  October  7,  1918.  Corporal  Lenahan,  a 
runner,  repeatedly  carried  messages  through  heavy 
barrages.  On  one  occasion,  when  an  enemy  shell 
struck  a  dugout  occupied  by  himself  and  several 
comrades,  burying  two  of  them,  though  he  was 
suffering  from  the  concussion,  he  immediately  set  to 
work  digging  out  the  imprisoned  men,  disregarding 
the  intense  shell  and  machine-gun  fire  to  which  he 
was  subjected.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary  B.  Lena- 
han, mother,  Savannah,  Ga. 

LENAHAN,  JOHN  C Private 

Deceased.  Company  M,  308th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Grand-Pr6, 
France,  October  14,  1918.  When  his  company  was 
ordered  to  take  a  position  along  the  river  bank  under 
heavy  machine-gun  and  artillery  fire,  Private  Lena- 
han, acting  first  sergeant,  made  his  way  from  flank 
to  flank,  supervising  the  disposition  of  the  troops. 
Despite  serious  wounds  received,  he  completed  his 
mission  and  reported  to  his  company  commander, 
dying  shortly  after  from  the  effect  of  his  wounds. 
Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Lucy  Lenahan,  154  Huron  Street, 
Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 

LENNOX,  HERBERT  K Private 

Company  K,  26th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Cantigny,  France,  May  27. 
1918.  Engaged  as  gunner  of  an  automatic  rifle 
team,  Private  Lennox  was  so  severely  wounded  that 
he  was  unable  to  withdraw  from  the  advancing  en- 
emy. Concealing  himself  until  the  assaulting  wave 
had  passed  over  him,  he  opened  fire  on  the  enemy 
from  the  rear,  completely  discouraging  their  attack 
and  forcing  them  to  retire.  Home  address,  James 
Lennox,  father,  230  West  Railroad  Street,  Potts- 
ville.  Pa. 

LENOIR,  HENRI  .  .  Brigadier  Interpreter 
French  Mission,  attached  to  120th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Vaux  Andigny, 
France,  October  11,  1918.  Discovering  two  of  the 
enemy  hiding,  Interpreter  Lenqir  captured  them  and 
turned  them  over  to  the  battalion  commander.  The 
information  regarding  the  enemy's  line  of  defense 
and  movement  obtained  from  these  prisoners 
proved  to  be  correct  and  of  the  utmost  value.  On 
another  occasion  he  braved  the  dangers  of  terrific 
hostile  fire  by  going  ahead  of  the  battalion  into  a 
village  and  aiding  the  sick  and  wounded  among  the 
inhabitants,  disregarding  the  fact  that  he  was  suf- 
fering agony  from  the  effects  of  gas. 

LEONARD,  HARRY  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Headquarters  Company,  166th  Infantry  .  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Chateau-Thierry, 
France,  July  15-18  and  July  28,  1918.  During  the 
terrific  struggle  of  July  15-18,  Private  Leonard  con- 
tinually volunteered  and  carried  messages  through 
territory  swept  by  high  explosives,  shrapnel,  and 
gas.  On  July  28  he  left  his  shelter  to  assist  his  com- 
pany commander,  who  had  been  seriously  wounded, 
carrying  him  through  a  rain  of  shells  to  a  place  of 
safety.  Home  address,  Lawrence  J.  Leonard, 
father,  London,  Ohio. 

LEONARD,  HARRY  D Private 

Company  B,  16th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  operations  south  of  Soissons,  France, 
July  19  to  22,  1918.  Severely  wounded  on  July  19, 
1918,  he  continued  to  go  forward  with  his  company 


until  the  operations  were  over.  On  July  20,  in  spite 
of  his  wounds,  he  carried  a  message  through  a  heavy 
barrage.  Home  address,  John  Leonard,  father, 
Kingsmills,  Ohio. 

LEONARD,  JOHN  W.  .  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
6th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Romagne,  France,  October  14^  1918. 
Lieutenant  Colonel  (then  major)LeonarcTpefsonally 
led  the  assaulting  wave  in  an  attack  under  severe 
shell  and  machine-gun  fire  from  the  front  and 
flanks.  Upon  reaching  the  objective  he  directed  the 
organization  of  the  position,  and  by  his  example  of 
fearlessness  rallied  his  men  and  kept  his  line  intact. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  John  H.  Leonard,  wife,  303 
Kirby  Avenue,  Chattanooga,  Tenn. 

LEONARD,  MELVIN  C.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Soissons,  France,  July  18,  1918.  Although 
impeded  by  a  very  painful  wound,  Lieutenant  Leon- 
ard continued  to  lead  his  company,  through  a  first 
and  second  attack  on  the  enemy,  though  barely  able 
to  walk.  Upon  gaining  his  objective  he  supervised 
the  consolidation  of  the  position,  under  severe  shell 
fire,  and  remained  until  his  company  was  relieved. 
Home  address,  Charles  M.  Leonard,  father,  390 
Commonwealth  Avenue,  Boston,  Mass. 

LEPLEY,  JAMES  B Sergeant 

Company  M,  168th  Infantry.  Near  Souain,  to 
the  northeast  of  Chalons-sur-Marne,  France,  on  the 
night  of  July  14-15,  1918,  he  left  his  trench  and  re- 
turned to  the  woods,  through  a  smothering  fire  of 
gas,  high  explosive,  and  shrapnel,  to  Search  for  two 
men  from  his  platoon  who  were  missing.  He  found 
them  lost  in  the  woods  and  guided  them  back  to  the 
platoon.  On  July  28,  1918,  near  Sergy,  France,  he 
led  his  platoon  forward  in  the  face  of  a  heavy  ma- 
chine-gun fire  and  captured  six  machine-guns  and  13 
prisoners  from  the  Prussian  Guards.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Hazel  Fenton,  Red  Oak,  Iowa. 

LEPLUS,  PAUL  ....  First  Lieutenant 
89th  French  Infantry  .For  extraordinary  heroism 
in  action  near  Gesnes,  France,  October  4,  1918. 
Realizing  the  necessity  and  importance  of  the  tanks 
in  the  attack  on  the  Bois  de  la  Morine,  Lieutenant 
Leplus  volunteered  and  led  the  tanks  over  unfamil- 
iar and  difficult  terrain.  He  continually  exposed 
himself  to  the  terrific  fire  of  the  enemy  in  their  at- 
tempt to  destroy  the  tanks,  but  carried  his  mission 
to  a  successful  conclusion.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Paul  Leplus,  10  Avenue  de  La  Republique,  Paris, 
France. 

LEROUX,  MAURICE  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
French  Army.  Attached  to  5th  Regiment,  U.  S. 
M.  C.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  at  Blanc 
Mont,  France,  October  4,  1918.  At  great  personal 
risk,  Lieutenant  Leroux  volunteered  and  crossed  an 
area  swept  by  heavy  machine-gun  and  artillery  fire 
in  order  to  establish  liaison  with  French  troops  on 
the  flank.  He  succeeded  in  locating  these  units  and 
delivered  an  important  message,  displaying  excep- 
tional courage  and  utter  disregard  for  personal  dan- 
ger. Home  address,  Madame  Maurice  Leroux, 
Champrobin,  Vivy,  Marne  et  Loire,  France. 

LESCADRON,  HENRI  JEAN     .... 

Second  Lieutenant 

French  Mission,  attached  to  356th  U.  S.  Infantry. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  St.Mihiel, 
France,  September  12-14,  1918.  Upon  learning  that 
one  of  the  companies  of  the  regiment  had  lost  all  its 
officers  except  the  company  commander,  Lieutenant 
Lescadron  left  the  regimental  post  of  command  and 
joined  this  company,  which  was  in  the  first  wave, 
gallantly  assisting  the  company  commander  and 


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going  through  artillery  and  machine-gun  fire  to  aid 
the  platoon  leaders.  He  continued  with  this  com- 
pany until  its  final  objective  was  reached,  and  as- 
sisted in  organizing  the  position. 

LESESNE,  FRANCIS  K Captain 

371st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Ardeuil,  France,  September  29,  1918. 
Painfully  wounded  in  the  arm  by  shell  fire,  Captain 
Lesesne  nevertheless  remained  with  his  company 
until  his  organization  two  days  later  had  gone  into  a 
reserve  position  and  he  was  ordered  to  evacuate. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Turner  Logan,  39  Church 
Street,  Charleston,  S.  C. 

LESH,  WILLIAM  T Sergeant 

Battery  A,  321st  Field  Artillery.  For  extraor- 
dinary heroism  in  action  near  Sommerance,  France, 
October  14,  1918.  Wounded  by  shell  fire,  he  refused 
to  be  evacuated,  but  after  receiving  first  aid,  contin- 
ued to  command  his  section,  which  was  under  heavy 
fire,  encouraging  his  men  by  his  own  bravery.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  William  Theodore  Lesh,  grandmother, 
432  Cherry  Street,  Scranton,  Pa. 

LEVAN,  SIMPSON Corporal 

Company  A,  2d  Engineers.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Monneaux  and  Vaux,  France, 
July  1-3,  1918.  Although  wounded  in  the  head  and 
left  leg  by  a  high-explosive  shell,  which  fact  he  con- 
cealed from  his  officers,  Corporal  Levan  continued 
forward  with  his  company.  While  thus  wounded  he 
led  his  platoon  under  heavy  fire  from  Monneaux  to 
Vaux  during  three  days  of  hard  and  constant  fight- 
ing, effectively  discharging  his  duties  until  exhaust- 
ed. Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary  Smitz,  Lima,  Ohio. 

LEVAS,  JAMES Sergeant 

Machine-Gun  Battalion.  Between  Berzy  le  Sec 
and  Soissons,  France,  on  July  19,  1918,  he  took 
charge  of  his  platoon  after  his  commander  was 
killed.  Soon  afterward  he  himself  was  wounded,  but 
he  dressed  his  own  wound  and  continued  forward. 
In  a  later  advance  directed  by  him  he  was  severely 
wounded,  but  placed  his  gun  in  position,  looked 
after  the  security  of  his  men,  and  reported  those 
facts  personally  to  his  commanding  officer  before 
permitting  himself  to  be  taken  to  a  dressing  station. 
Home  address,  San  Diego,  Calif. 

LEVINE,  ABEL  J Corporal 

Company  H,  107th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bony,  France,  September  29, 
1918.  After  his  platoon  had  suffered  heavy  casual- 
ties and  all  the  sergeants  had  been  wounded,  Corpo- 
ral Levine  collected  the  remaining  effectives  in  his 
own  and  other  units,  formed  another  platoon,  and 
continued  the  advance.  When  his  rifle  was  ren- 
dered useless  he  killed  several  of  the  enemy  with  his 
pistol.  He  was  wounded  shortly  afterward,  but  he 
refused  assistance  until  his  men  had  been  cared  for 
and  evacuated.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Jennie  Levine, 
mother,  103  Prospect  Avenue,  Mount  Vernon,  N.Y. 

LEVINE,  JACOB Private 

Deceased.  Company  E,  305th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  St.  Juvin, 
France,  November  1,  1918.  While  his  company  was 
being  attacked  from  three  sides  and  the  terrific  en- 
emy fire  had  caused  many  casualties  in  the  ranks, 
Private  Levine  volunteered  and  carried  a  message  to 
the  left  flank.  After  he  had  advanced  about  10 
yards  he  was  killed  by  a  deluge  of  machine-gun  bul- 
lets. Next  of  kin,  Nathan  Levine,  father,  127  For- 
sythe  Street,  New  York  City. 

LEVINSON,  ABE Private 

Company  G,  167th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Croix  Rouge  Farm,  northeast 


of  Chateau-Thierry,  France,  July  27,  1918.  When 
his  company  was  in  action  near  Hill  No.  212,  Private 
Levinson  was  posted  as  lookout  while  his  company 
was  intrenching.  He  observed  the  enemy  bringing 
forward  machine-guns  through  the  wheat  fields  to 
place  them  in  position.  Waiting  until  they  were 
within  close  range,  he  exposed  himself  to  heavy  ma- 
chine-gun and  artillery  fire  and  succeeded  in  killing 
or  disabling  the  crew  of  two  machine-guns,  thus  sav- 
ing his  company  from  heavy  casualties.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Minnie  Levinson,  10  Shomin  Street, 
Pittsburgh,  Pa. 

LEVIS,  WILLIAM  EDWARD     .      .      . 

Second  Lieutenant 

30th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Bois  D'Aigremont,  France,  July  15,  1918. 
On  several  occasions  Lieutenant  Levis  volunteered 
and  went  through  the  intense  artillery  bombard- 
ment of  the  enemy  to  perform  important  missions. 
He  led  a  detail  of  three  men  to  secure  rockets,  and 
on  the  journey,  two  were  killed  and  the  other 
wounded.  Undaunted,  he  alone  pushed  on,  arriv- 
ing at  the  ammunition  dump  just  as  the  enemy  shell 
exploded  and  destroyed  it.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
W.  E.  Levis,  wife,  611  State  Street,  Alton,  111. 

LEWIS,  BERNARD Private 

Company  A,  368th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Binarville,  France,  Septem- 
ber 30,  1918.  During  an  attack  on  Binarville  he 
volunteered  to  rescue  a  wounded  soldier  of  his  com- 
pany. To  accomplish  his  mission  he  was  compelled 
to  go  under  heavy  machine-gun  and  shell  fire.  In 
total  disregard  of  personal  danger  he  brought  the 
wounded  man  safely  to  our  lines.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Martha  Lewis,  mother,  Washington,  D.  C. 

LEWIS,  CHARLES Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  M,  61st  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  in  the  Bois  des 
Rappes,  France,  October  12,  1918,  and  near  Cunel, 
France,  October  13,  1918.  Sergeant  Lewis  assisted, 
on  October  12,  in  carrying  his  company  commander, 
who  had  been  severely  wounded,  to  a  first-aid  sta- 
tion, under  heavy  shell  fire.  On  October  13,  near 
Cunel,  he  took  charge  of  his  company  and  had  suc- 
cessfully reached  the  objective  and  held  it  until  he 
was  killed  by  shell  fire.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Lewis 
Owen,  sister,  Toledo,  Ohio. 

LEWIS,  E.  E Colonel 

102d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Marcheville,  France,  September  26,  1918. 
Being  second  in  command  of  the  assaulting  troops, 
Colonel  Lewis  (then  a  major)  displayed  great  brav- 
ery and  rare  initiative.  While  under  terrific  artil- 
lery and  machine-gun  fire  he  reorganized  scattered 
units,  established  and  organized  positions  in  depth, 
set  up  liaison  from  front  to  rear,  and  in  hand-to- 
hand  fighting  personally  led  his  men,  inspiring  in 
them  a  confidence  and  tenacity  of  purpose  that  were 
productive  of  success.  For  the  following  acts  of  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Beaumont, 
France,  November  10,  1918,  Colonel  Lewis  is 
awarded  a  bronze  oak -leaf  cluster  to  be  worn  with 
the  Distinguished  Service  Cross:  Colonel  Lewis, 
commanding  his  regiment,  personally  led  the  ad- 
vance of  his  front  line,  under  a  heavy  artillery  and 
machine-gun  fire,  and  gained  the  absolute  confidence 
of  his  troops  by  his  example  of  courage  and  cool- 
ness. Home  address,  Mrs.  E.  E.  Lewis,  wife, 
Wardman  Park  Inn,  Washington,  D.  C. 

LEWIS,  FRANK  .  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Deceased.  Company  1, 125th  Infantry.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  Romagne,  France, 
October  9-11,  1918.  During  the  period  from  Octo- 
ber 9-11,  1918,  he  repeatedly  volunteered  and 
carried  messages  from  his  company  in  the  front  line 
to  his  battalion  post  of  command,  crossing  and  re- 


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crossing  a  fire-swept  valley  while  engaged  in  this 
work.  After  being  dangerously  wounded  on  his  last 
trip,  he  bent  all  his  energies  to  attracting  the  at- 
tention of  another  runner  who  would  deliver  his 
message,  but  the  delay  in  securing  first  aid  resulted 
in  his  death.  His  work  during  these  days  was  not 
only  an  inspiration  to  his  comrades,  but  also  of  in- 
estimable value  in  the  success  of  the  regimental 
attack.  Next  of  kin,  J.  W.  Lewis,  Chaviea,  Ala. 

LEWIS,  FRANK  NELSON  ....  Captain 
Deceased.  4th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Cunel,  France,  October  5-6, 
1918.  Although  severely  wounded  in  both  arms 
and  both  legs  during  the  advance  of  his  company  on 
the  night  of  October  5-6,  Captain  Lewis  continued 
in  command,  and  by  his  bravery  and  courage  con- 
tributed materially  to  the  complete  success  of  the 
attack.  Home  address,  Dr.  A.  C.  Lewis,  brother, 
1224  Exchange  Building,  Memphis,  Tenn. 

LEWIS,  HAROLD  A Sergeant 

Company  K,  113th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ravine  de  la  Reine,  north  of 
Samogneux,  France,  October  10,  1918.  After  his 
platoon  commander  had  been  wounded,  Sergeant 
Lewis,  although  twice  wounded  himself,  continued 
to  lead  the  platoon  until  its  objective  was  reached. 
By  his  bravery  and  persistency  the  platoon,  greatly 
outnumbered,  succeeded  in  overcoming  the  enemy. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary  E.  Lewis,  270  Summit 
Avenue,  Jersey  City,  N.  J. 

LEWIS,  JAMES Sergeant 

Company  I,  28th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Exermont,  France,  October  4- 
11,  1918.  He  volunteered  repeatedly  for  dangerous 
missions;  and,  a  private  at  the  time,  took  command 
of  the  platoon  when  all  the  noncommissioned  officers 
had  become  casualties.  In  leading  his  men  forward, 
he  inspired  them  by  his  personal  bravery,  ably  di- 
recting the  consolidation  of  the  objective  when 
taken.  Placed  in  permanent  command  of  his  pla- 
toon by  his  company  commander,  he  led  an  attack 
with  marked  disregard  of  personal  danger  and  later 
led  ration  and  water  details  through  heavily  gassed 
and  shelled  areas  to  obtain  supplies  for  his  men. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Elsie  Lewis,  wife,  Boyceville, 
Wis. 

LEWIS,  MADISON  H Captain 

302d  Engineers.  For  extraordianry  heroism  in 
action  near  Ville-Savoye,  France,  August  18,  1918. 
Under  enemy  fire,  high  explosive  and  gas  .Captain 
Lewis  voluntarily  plunged  into  the  Vesle  River  to 
rescue  some  soldiers  who  had  fallen  into  the  water 
with  full  packs  while  crossing  a  footbridge,  and  were 
in  danger  of  drowning.  In  order  to  see,  he  removed 
his  gas  mask,  and,  as  a  result,  was  severely  gassed. 
Home  address,  E.  B.  Lewis,  father,  Horton  Ice 
Cream  Corporation,  East  Twenty-fourth  Street, 
New  York  City. 

LEWIS,  MORRISON  F Corporal 

Headquarters  Company,  107th  Field  Artillery. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Baslieux, 
France,  September  5,  1918.  He  directed  a  detail 
running  a  telephone  line  to  an  advanced  observa- 
tion post  under  heavy  artillery  and  machine-gun 
fire,  and  when  shell  fire  rendered  the  maintenance  of 
the  line  impossible,  directed  the  detail  in  the  evacu- 
ation of  wounded  infantrymen.  Subjectnig  himself 
to  intense  enemy  fire,  he  carried  to  the  rear  the  body 
of  an  officer  who  had  been  killed  by  enemy  machine- 
gun  fire.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Wilhelmina  K.  Lewis, 
wife,  112  Good  Street,  Jeanette,  Pa. 

LEWIS,  ROBERT  D Corporal 

Company  M,  311th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Grand-Pre,  France,  October 
27,  1918.  After  his  company  had  reached  its  ob- 


jective, Corporal  Lewis  rendered  valuable  assistance 
in  organizing  positions  on  ground  swept  by  enemy 
fire.  Alone,  he  flanked  a  machine-gun  position  and 
captured  two  prisoners.  While  patrolling  between 
the  outposts,  he  was  wounded  by  machine-gun  fire. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Elizabeth  Barker,  mother,  215 
Gold  Street,  Buffalo,  N.  Y. 

LEWIS,  ROBERT  E ~    Corporal 

Company  G,  119th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bellicqurt,  France,  Septem- 
ber 29,  1918.  His  section  having  been  stopped  by  a 
concealed  machine-gun,  Corporal  Lewis  on  his  own 
initiative,  crawled  forward  alone  over  ground 
swept  by  machine-gun  fire.  Attacking  the  nest 
with  bombs,  and  firing  at  it  with  his  rirte,  he  killed 
the  entire  crew,  numbering  seven,  and  thereby 
cleared  the  way  for  the  further  advance  of  his  sec- 
tion. Home  address,  Mrs.  Erne  A.  Lewis,  wife, 
Wananish,  N.  C. 

LEWIS,  STACY  A Sergeant 

Company  A,  2d  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Soissons, 
France,  July  22,  1918.  He  voluntarily  organized  a 
machine-gun  crew,  moved  forward  in  front  of  the 
infantry  under  heavy  machine-gun  and  shell  fire, 
killed  an  entire  machine-gun  crew  and  captured  the 
gun.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Florence  Edwards,  New 
Kirk,  Okla. 

LIARAS,  GAITAN Captain 

337th  Company,  505th  Regiment,  Air  Service 
(French).  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  in 
the  Bois  de  Guisy,  France,  September  26,  1918. 
Preceding  his  five  tanks  on  foot,  Captain  Liaras  per- 
sonally directed  the  attack  on  enemy  machine  guns 
and  snipers  that  had  held  up  the  advance  of  an  en- 
tire infantry  brigade.  He  killed  two  of  the  enemy 
himself  and  assisted  in  the  capture  of  the  remainder. 

LIBERMAN,  LOUIS Corporal 

Headquarters  Company,  6th  Field  Artillery.  At 
Villers  Tournelle,  Cantigny  Sector,  France,  on  May 
1,  1918,  he  displayed  distinguished  bravery  in  twice 
leaving  his  shelter  during  a  heavy  bombardment 
and  going  to  the  assistance  of  wounded  men  lying 
exposed  in  the  open.  Home  address,  Joseph  Mech- 
elofsky,  cousin,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 

LICKLIDER,  JOHN  E Sergeant 

Company  D,  28th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Berzy-le-See,  France,  on 
July  20,  1918.  He  gave  proof  of  unhesitating  de- 
votion and  energy  in  brilliantly  leading  four  men 
against  a  machine-gun,  which  was  delivering  in- 
tense fire,  and  capturing  the  gun.  Home  address, 
Miss  Katherine  Licklider,  544  North  Queen  Street, 
Martinsburgh,  W.  Va. 

LIDDELL,  CHARLES  J Sergeant 

Company  D,  142d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Attigny,  France,  October  14, 
1918.  Sergeant  Liddell  was  engaged  on  a  reconnais- 
sance with  another  soldier  when  the  latter  was 
wounded.  Being  unable  to  carry  his  comrade  back 
to  the  dressing  station,  Sergeant  Liddell  placed  him 
in  a  sheltered  position  and  made  his  way  to  regi- 
mental headquarters,  four  kilometers  to  the  rear,  to 
secure  an  ambulance.  The  ambulance  being  driven 
back  by  enemy  artillery  fire,  Sergeant  Liddell  made 
another  trip  to  the  rear  and  returned  with  a  side 
car,  in  which  he  succeeded  in  rescuing  the  wounded 
man,  despite  heavy  machine-gun  fire.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  C.  J.  Liddell,  wife,  Marietta,  Okla. 

LIDWELL,  EDWARD Private 

Company  H,  131st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  Chaume,  France, 
October  9,  1918.  Advancing  single-handed  against 


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a  machine  gun,  Private  Lidwell  put  it  out  of  action, 
killing  its  crew  of  three  and  preventing  an  enfilading 
fire  on  the  company,  thus  saving  many  lives.  Home 
address,  Miss  Lillian  Lidwell,  sister,  329  John  R 
Street,  Detroit,  Mich. 

LIDWELL,  HARVEY  L Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  A,  4th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Le  Charmel, 
France,  July  26,  1918.  Although  very  seriously 
wounded,  Sergeant  Lidwell  refused  aid  of  his  men, 
who  stopped  to  assist  him,  ordering  them  forward 
and  directing  their  attack  until  they  had  passed  be- 
yond hearing  distance.  Next  of  kin,  Wallace  Bra- 
non,  nephew,  Randleman,  N.  C. 

LIEBERMAN,  NATHAN  ....  Corporal 
Company  C,  131st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Chipilly  Ridge,  France,  August 
9,  1918.  He  displayed  unusual  gallantry  in  rushing 
a  machine-gun  nest  whose  fire  was  checking  the  ad- 
vance. With  the  assistance  of  men  in  his  squad  he 
put  the  machine  gun  out  of  action  and  took  four 
prisoners.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Benjamin  Greene, 
sister,  1426  Birchwood  Avenue,  Chicago,  111. 

LIENHARD,  JACOB  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Company  A,  1st  Battalion,  5th  U.  S.  M.  C.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne, 
France,  October  4,  1918.  Lieutenant  Lienhard  led 
his  men  in  an  attack  on  a  strongly  held  enemy  posi- 
tion through  heavy  machine-gun  and  shell  fire,  and 
although  severely  wounded  continued  to  lead  and 
encourage  his  men.  Home  address,  Emma  Lien- 
hard,  mother,  R.  F.  D.  3,  Almond,  Wia. 

LIETZAN,  JOSEPH  S Private 

Deceased.  Battery  E,  6th  Field  Artillery.  At 
Coullemelle,  France,  on  April  27,  1918,  under  a 
heavy  bombardment,  he  voluntarily  went  to  the 
assistance  of  other  soldiers  who  had  been  buried  in 
a  dugout  by  enemy  shell  fire,  and  was  killed  while 
engaged  in  this  heroic  act.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Anna 
Lietzan,  419  Wentworth  Avenue,  Hammond,  Ind. 

LIGGETT,  HARRY  B.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Company  A,  122d  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de 
Chaume,  France,  October  10,  1918.  Leading  his 
platoon  under  heavy  shell  and  machine-gun  fire, 
Lieutenant  Liggett  launched  an  attack  on  two  en- 
emy machine-gun  nests.  Accompanied  by  one  sol- 
dier he  silenced  the  fire  from  one  nest  with  rifle  fire, 
and  directed  the  fire  of  his  platoon  so  that  the  other 
nest  was  destroyed.  He  was  severely  wounded  in 
this  action.  Home  address,  Mrs.  C.  B.  Liggett, 
2707  Kenwood  Avenue,  Los  Angeles,  Cal. 

LIGHT,  JOHN  C Corporal 

Company  A,  1 10th  Engineers.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Cheppy,  France,  September 
26,  1918.  He  fearlessly  attacked  a  machine-gun 
position  and  single-handed  killed  one  gunner  and 
captured  another.  Later,  when  his  entire  squad 
was  wounded,  he  refused  to  be  evacuated,  although 
severely  wounded  himself,  and  remained  at  his  post 
until  his  entire  squad  had  been  cared  for.  Home  ad- 
dress, Carl  W.  Barnes,  friend,  Hampshire,  Wyo. 

LIGHT,  LAVERN Corporal 

Company  E,  311th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Grand-Pr6,  France,  Novem- 
ber 1,  1918.  While  his  company  and  two  others 
were  fighting  to  prevent  being  cut  off  and  annihi- 
lated by  the  enemy,  Corporal  Light  voluntarily 
crept  out  ten  yards  in  advance  of  the  line  and  killed 
five  of  the  enemy,  who  were  attempting  to  execute 
an  encircling  movement  with  machine  guns.  Re- 
maining in  his  exposed  position  with  cool  tenacity, 
he  continued  materially  toward  reducing  the  hos- 


tile forces  and  making  possible  a  rush  by  his  com- 
pany. Home  address,  Purl  Light,  father,  R.  F.  D. 
2,  Hartwich,  N.  Y. 

LIGHT,  WILBUR  S Corporal 

Company  F,  358th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Fey-en-Haye,  France,  Sep- 
tember 12-14,  1918.  His  daring  and  bravery  were 
conspicuous.  He  charged  a  German  machine  gun 
single-handed,  killing  the  gunner  and  putting  three 
others  of  the  crew  to  flight.  During  this  action  he 
killed  six  of  the  enemy.  He  showed  rare  leadership 
on  numerous  occasions  in  forming  groups  and  lead- 
ing them  against  machine-gun  nests.  Home  ad- 
dress, Colonel  Light,  brother,  Oklahoma  City,  Okla. 

LIGHTNER,  BLAKE  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
110th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  at  Courmont,  France,  July  29-31,  1918,  and 
near  Montblainville,  France,  September  27,  1918  to 
October  3,  1918.  Lieutenant  Lightner  voluntarily 
established  an  advance  observation  post  at  Cour- 
mont. During  his  work,  he  was  knocked  down  by 
the  concussion  of  an  exploding  shell  but  remained  at 
his  post.  Throughout  the  action  in  the  Argonne  he 
repeatedly  exposed  himself  while  leading  his  men. 
At  Montblainville,  although  wounded  by  a  shell 
splinter,  he  continued  in  action  and  succeeded  in 
putting  into  operation  German  machine  guns 
against  the  enemy,  greatly  assisting  in  repulsing 
their  counterattack.  He  refused  to  be  evacuated 
until  ordered  to  the  rear.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Ruby 
Lightner,  wife,  9233^  Chestnut  Avenue,  Altoona, 
Pa. 

LIGON,  LOUIS  LUCIAN  ....  Captain 
118th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Brancourt,  France,  October  8,  1918. 
Commanding  a  battalion,  which  had  been  caught 
in  a  terrific  barrage,  Captain  Ligon  pushed  forward 
and  led  his  command  until  the  barrage  had  lifted. 
Although  he  was  severely  gassed,  which  rendered 
him  nearly  speechless  and  caused  much  suffering, 
Captain  Ligon  remained  with  his  troops  for  eight 
days,  leaving  his  post  only  when  ordered  to  do  so  by 
his  commanding  officer.  Home  address,  Mrs.  L.  L. 
Ligon,  Anderson,  S.  C. 

LIGSUKIS,  FRANK Mechanic 

Company  I,  325th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Juvin,  France,  October 
16,  1918.  With  another  soldier,  Mechanic  Lig- 
sukis  voluntarily  made  several  trips  into  No  Man's 
Land,  under  heavy  enemy  fire,  and  carried  to  safety 
eight  wounded  comrades  who  had  been  lying  help- 
less and  exposed  to  this  fire.  Home  address,  Joseph 
Ligsukis,  father,  27  Park  Street,  New  Britain, 
Conn. 

LILJEBERG,  PAGNEL Private 

Company  D,  131st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Chipilly  Ridge,  France,  Aug- 
ust 9-11,  1918.  Being  on  duty  as  a  runner,  he  car- 
ried messages  under  heavy  shell  and  machine-gun 
fire.  Owing  to  casualties,  he  did  the  work  of  six 
runners,  proving  himself  to  be  a  man  of  unusual 
gallantry  and  devotion  to  duty.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Eva  Liljeberg,  mother,  1917  Berwyn  Avenue, 
Chicago,  111. 

LILLARD,  DAVID  W Captain 

117th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Poncheaux,  France,  October  7,  1918. 
Severely  wounded  in  the  side,  when  an  enemy  ma- 
chine-gun bullet  struck  and  exploded  two  clips  of 
shells  in  his  magazine  pouch,  Captain  Lillard  strug- 
gled to  his  feet  and  directed  the  further  advance  of 
his  company.  For  six  hours  he  remained  in  com- 
mand of  his  company,  issuing  orders  from  a  shell 
hole,  under  the  most  intense  fire.  During  part  of 
this  period  he  was  practically  unconscious  and  was 


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suffering  severe  pain;  but  he,  nevertheless,  success- 
fully accomplished  the  organization  of  his  com- 
pany's position.  Home  address,  Mrs.  David  W. 
Lillard,  wife,  Etowah,  Tenn. 

LIMON,  JOE Private 

Deceased.  Company  M,  47th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  St.  Thibaut, 
France,  August  10,  1918.  Wounded  in  a  scouting 
mission,  Private  Limon  remained  on  observation 
until  he  had  gained  valuable  information.  After 
having  his  wound  dressed,  he  returned  to  duty  and 
made  several  trips  to  the  flank  regiments,  each 
time  bringing  back  valuable  information  for  our  own 
troops  and  of  the  enemy.  He  later  voluntarily  lo- 
cated a  minenwerfer  and  heavy  mortar  emplace- 
ment from  which  the  enemy  was  firing  on  neighbor- 
ing troops.  Home  address,  Erminic  Limon,  En- 
towa,  Barco  de  Baldioras,  Provincia  de  Creuse, 
Spain. 

LINDAHL,  LUTHER  E Sergeant 

Company  I,  47th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  Brieulles,  France, 
September  28,  1918.  Sergeant  Lindahl  charged  an 
enemy  machine  gun  which  was  inflicting  heavy 
losses  upon  our  troops  and  delaying  the  advance. 
He  wounded  the  gunners  and  captured  the  gun, 
thereby  enabling  our  advance  to  continue.  Home 
address,  Charles  G.  Lindahl,  Box  227,  Sheffield,  Pa. 

LINDBERG,  ALBERT  W Captain 

Medical  Corps,  2d  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Exermont, 
France,  October  8,  1918.  Crawling  out  over  shell- 
torn  ground  and  in  the  face  of  direct  machine-gun 
fire,  he  rescued  a  soldier  whose  leg  had  been  shatter- 
ed by  shell  fire.  By  performing  an  amputation 
while  constantly  exposed  to  sniping  and  machine- 
gun  fire,  he  made  it  possible  to  evacuate  the  soldier 
to  safety  a  few  hours  later,  when  the  infantry  moved 
forward.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Albert  W.  Lindberg, 
wife,  Hillsboro.  111. 

LINDEN,  HARRY Sergeant 

Company  H,  308th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ville  Savoye,  France,  Aug- 
ust 16,  1918.  After  all  his  company  officers  and 
first  sergeant  had  been  evacuated  because  of  gas, 
Sergeant  Linden  assumed  command  of  the  com- 
pany, which  was  then  occupying  an  extremely  pre- 
carious position,  exposed  to  an  unusually  heavy 
shell  and  gas  bombardment.  He  remained  in  com- 
mand until  the  company  was  relieved,  and  the  fol- 
lowing night,  despite  his  sufferings  from  the  effects 
of  gas,  helped  carry  up  ammunition  under  intense 
enemy  artillery  fire.  Home  address,  Clara  Linden, 
wife,  71-A  Howard  Avenue,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 

LINDGREN,  EVERETTE  E.  .      .      . 

Second  Lieutenant 

5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne,  France,  October 
4,  1918.  During  an  attack  on  a  strong  enemy  posi- 
tion, under  terrific  machine-gun  and  artillery  fire, 
Lieutenant  Lindgren  led  his  platoon  to  the  support 
of  the  platoon  operating  on  his  left,  rallying  men 
from  another  company,  who  had  become  separated 
from  their  organization,  to  his  support.  Although 
severely  wounded,  he  remained  in  action  until  the 
position  was  consolidated.  Home  address,  Laura 
O.  Lindgren,  mother,  Adrian,  Minn. 

LINDIE,  ELMER  H Private 

Company  F,  103d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  St.  Remy,  France, 
September  12,  1918.  Under  heavy  grenade  and 
rifle  fire,  Private  Lindie  crawled  forward  from  shell 
hole  to  shell  hole,  until  he  reached  a  flank  position 
of  an  enemy  machine-gun  nest,  from  which  point  he 


killed  a  gunner  and  caused  the  rest  to  surrender  to 
his  comrades.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Stella  Lindie, 
Monson,  Me. 

LINDSAY,  GRANT  S Sergeant 

Company  L,  166th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Sedan,  France,  November  7, 
1918.  Sergeant  Lindsay  was  in  command  of  his 
platoon  on  the  right  flank  of  the  assaulting  wave 
when  hidden  concentrations  of  machine  guns  were 
encountered  in  front  and  on  the  right  flank.  Skill- 
fully maneuvering  his  combat  groups,  he  led  them 
with  remarkable  courage  and  coolness  through  the 
heavy  enemy  machine-gun  fire  and  broke  up  the 
hostile  counterattack  which  had  been  started.  In 
so  doing,  he  personally  advanced  ahead  of  his  men 
under  heavy  fire  from  machine  guns  and  snipers, 
and  succeeded  in  locating  some  of  the  machine-gun 
nests.  Home  address,  Samuel  Lindsay,  father, 
West  Main  Street,  Lancaster,  Ohio. 

LINDSAY,  ROBERT  O.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
139th  Aero  Squadron.  For  extraordinary  hero- 
ism in  action  near  Bantheville,  France,  October  27, 
1918.  In  company  with  two  other  planes,  Lieuten- 
ant Lindsay  attacked  three  enemy  planes  (Fokker 
type)  at  an  altitude  of  3,000  meters,  and  after  a 
sharp  fight  brought  down  one  of  them.  While  en- 
gaged with  the  two  remaining  machines,  eight  more 
planes  (Fokker  type)  came  at  him  from  straight 
ahead.  He  flew  straight  through  their  formation, 
gained  an  advantageous  position,  and  brought  down 
another  plane  before  he  withdrew  from  the  combat. 
Home  address,  N.  H.  Lindsay,  mother,  Madison, 
N.  C. 

LINDSAY,  ROBERT  W Private 

Company  B,  131st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Consenvoye,  France,  Octo- 
ber 10,  1918.  He  volunteered  to  carry  messages 
over  ground  swept  by  heavy  fire  after  two  other 
runners  had  been  wounded.  He  delivered  impor- 
tant messages,  working  to  maintain  liaison  after  he 
had  himself  been  wounded.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Elizabeth  Clayton,  mother,  1112  Grant  Street, 
Morris,  111. 

LINDSEY,  CLINTON  S Private 

Deceased.  6th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  In  the 
Bois  de  Belleau,  France,  on  June  6,  1918,  he  dis- 
played commendable  gallantry  when  he  voluntarily 
sought  permission  to  leave  shelter  and,  at  great  ex- 
posure to  himself,  rescued  a  helpless  wounded  officer 
from  an  open  field.  He  was  killed  in  action  June 
8,  1918.  Next  of  kin,  Felix  W.  Lindsey,  father, 
San  Marcos,  Tex. 


LINDSEY,  CLYDE  H. 


Private 


Company  A,  59th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  Brieulles,  Franc, 
September  29,  1918.  Disregarding  personal  safety, 
Private  Lindsey,  in  the  performance  of  his  duties  as 
runner,  carried  repeated  messages  across  greatly  ex- 
posed area,  which  was  subjected  to  fierce  artillery 
and  machine-gun  fire.  He  succeeded  after  another 
runner  had  been  killed  in  the  attempt.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Clyde  H.  Lindsey,  Maywood,  Mo. 

LINDSTEN,  ALBIN Private 

Company  H,  117th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt,  France,  Septem- 
ber 29,  1918.  Responding  to  a  call  for  volunteers  by 
his  company  commander  to  locate  the  source  of  ma- 
chine-gun fire,  which  had  cut  off  the  headquarters 
platoon  from  the  rest  of  the  company,  Private  Lind- 
sten  crawled  through  the  barrage,  ascertained  the 
position  of  the  guns,  and  led  the  platoon  to  safety. 
He  then  crawled  back  through  the  barrage,  located 
the  rest  of  the  company,  and  guided  the  platoon  to 
them.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Katherine  Lindsten, 
mother,  920  East  Sixth  Street,  White  Bear,  Minn. 


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HEROES  ALL 


LINER,  IRVING  L Private 

Company  D,  308th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Binarville,  France,  October 
2-7,  1918.  Private  Liner  was  a  battalion  runner, 
when  his  battalion  was  surrounded  by  the  enemy  in 
the  Forest  of  Argonne  and  cut  off  from  communi- 
cation with  friendly  troops.  He  carried  messages 
with  great  cheerfulness  under  conditions  of  stress 
and  under  heavy  machine-gun  and  shell  fire,  at  a 
time  when  he  was  exhausted  by  exposure  and  hun- 
ger, being  without  food  for  five  days.  Home  ad- 
dress, Max  Liner,  father,  573  Schenck  Avenue, 
Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 

LINGO,  LOVICK  P Lieutenant 

328th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  at  Cornay,  France,  October  9-10,  1918. 
Lieutenant  Lingo  was  with  an  attacking  party, 
which,  after  driving  off  the  enemy,  was  counter- 
attacked and  surrounded.  Upon  being  called  on  to 
surrender,  he  refused,  and  despite  the  fact  that  ten 
men  had  been  shot  down  in  trying  to  get  away, 
fought  his  way  out  and,  though  wounded,  reached 
his  own  lines.  Later,  when  Lieutenant  Lingo  learn- 
ed that  his  company  was  without  officers,  he  re- 
turned and  remained  with  it  for  several  days  until 
weakness  from  his  wound  forced  his  evacuation. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Ophelia  B.  Lingo,  mother,  205 
Clark  Street,  Milledgeville,  Ga. 

LINGOWSKI,  JOSEPH Private 

Company  L,  59th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  Fays,  France,  Oc- 
tober 4,  1918.  Under  heavy  fire,  while  performing 
a  mission  as  battalion  runner,  he  encountered  an 
enemy  patrol  of  four  men,  and,  forcing  them  to  sur- 
render, brought  them  to  the  rear.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Rosa  Lingowski,  mother,  921  East  Broadway, 
Winona,  Minn. 

LINIGER,  WILLIAM Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  I,  126th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Romagne, 
France,  October  9,  1918.  After  all  the  officers  of 
his  company  had  been  killed  or  wounded  an  attack 
by  his  platoon  was  ordered  on  an  enemy  machine- 
gun  nest.  Receiving  a  mortal  wound  in  the  attack, 
which  captured  the  enemy  nest,  Sergeant  Liniger 
struggled  on  until  the  objective  had  been  reached, 
encouraging  his  men  and  setting  them  an  example 
of  his  bravery.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  E.  Liniger,  moth- 
er, 153  West  Western  Avenue,  Muskegon,  Mich. 

LINK,  OLLIER Cook 

Company  M,  119th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Souplet,  France,  October 
9-10,  1918.  Hearing  that  the  casualties  in  his  com- 
pany were  very  heavy,  he  left  his  place  in  the  kitch- 
en and  joined  his  comrades  on  the  front  line.  From 
there  he  advanced  alone  a  distance  of  200  yards  and 
located  two  machine-gun  nests,  the  journey  being 
done  in  the  face  of  heavy  enemy  fire.  Home  address, 
James  E.  Link,  father,  Buies  Creek,  N.  C. 

LINSKEY,  WILLIAM  F Private 

Company  E,  131st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Hamel,  Belgium,  July  4,  1918. 
He  was  severely  wounded  in  the  right  arm  by  shrap- 
nel at  the  beginning  of  the  battle.  Nevertheless,  he 
carried  his  automatic  rifle  forward  and  used  it  effec- 
tively in  the  assault  on  the  village.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Mary  Linskey,  mother,  310  West  Huron 
Street,  Chicago,  111. 


LINTON,  CLYDE  W. 


Corporal 


Battery  E,  42d  Artillery,  Coast  Artillery  Corps. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Suippes, 
France,  July  15,  1918.  Corporal  Linton  displayed 
remarkable  courage  and  devotion  to  duty,  a  line- 
man in  charge  of  exposed  telephone  lines  between 
his  battery  commander's  station  and  the  firing  bat- 


tery, during  the  German  attack  at  Suippes.  At 
great  personal  risk  he  repaired  the  lines  as  they  were 
broken  by  shell  fire.  In  performing  this  duty  he  was 
severely  wounded.  Home  address,  Pittsboro,  Ind. 

LINTON,  FREDERICK  M.  First  Lieut.  (A.  D.  C.) 
Deceased.  51st  Infantry  Brigade.  For  extraor- 
dinary heroism  in  action  near  Marcheville  and  Ria- 
ville,  France,  September  25-26,  1918.  Lieutenant 
Linton,  while  acting  as  liaison  officer  with  brigade 
headquarters,  volunteered  to  carry  a  message  from 
the  front  lines  to  the  rear  through  a  terrific  barrage 
and  murderous  machine-gun  fire.  After  successfully 
accomplishing  this  mission,  he  returned  with  a  pla- 
toon of  reinforcements  across  an  open  field  through 
the  same  heavy  fire.  When  the  town  of  Marche- 
ville fell  into  the  enemy's  hands,  he  volunteered  to 
lead  a  platoon  in  the  counterattack  and  was  wound- 
ed while  in  command.  He  retained  command  and 
held  his  ground  with  the  platoon  until  he  received 
his  second  and  fatal  wound.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs  Fred- 
erick M.  Linton,  78  Fletcher  Street,  Roslindale, 
Mass. 

LIPPE,  OSCAR  P Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  L,  307th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  the  Vesle 
River,  France,  August  29,  1918.  He  saw  a  wounded 
comrade  50  yards  away  and  immediately  started  to 
his  assistance  across  an  open  space  covered  by  ma- 
chine-gun and  sniper  fire.  He  was  killed  attempt- 
ing to  reach  his  comrade.  Next  of  kin,  Vincent  S. 
Lippe,  brother,  51  East  Forty-Second  Street,  New 
York  City. 

LIPSCOMB,  ABNER  E Sergeant 

Company  I,  141st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne,  France,  October 
8,  1918.  After  all  the  officers  of  his  company  were 
either  killed  or  wounded,  Sergeant  Lipscomb  took 
command  of  his  company,  and  although  twice 
wounded,  continued  to  advance.  He  led  the  com- 
pany with  courage  and  skill;  held  difficult  positions 
in  the  exposed  salient  occupied  by  the  first  battalion, 
and  established  a  flank  guard.  Home  address,  Will 
Lipscomb,  Brenham,  Texas. 

LISA,  JAMES  R First  Lieutenant 

Medical  Corps,  105th  Infantry.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  St.  Souplet,  France,  Oc- 
tober 18,  1918.  After  his  battalion  had  been  com- 
pelled to  withdraw  because  of  enfilading  fire,  Lieu- 
tenant Lisa  displayed  marked  bravery  in  going  for- 
ward and  attending  wounded  men  whose  evacuation 
was  impossible  because  of  the  intense  fire.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  M.  Lisa,  mother,  Calumet,  Mich. 

LISTER,  JOHN  M Corporal 

Deceased.  Company  K,  363d  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Waereghem, 
Belgium,  October  31,  1918.  When  the  progress  of 
two  front  line  companies  had  been  stopped  by  the 
intense  fire  of  enemy  machine  guns,  and  the  enemy 
began  to  close  in  on  these  troops,  Corporal  Lister  vol- 
untarily assembled  a  squad  of  automatic  riflemen 
and  grenadiers  and  went  forward  to  an  exposed  posi- 
tion, where  he  directed  the  fire  of  his  squad  until 
killed.  Next  of  kin,  Michael  Lister,  father,  San 
Francisco,  Calif. 

LITCHFIELD,  JOHN  R 

Pharmacist's  Mate  (Third  Class) 
Deceased.  U.  S.  N.,  attached  to  74th  Company, 
6th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Thiaucourt,  France,  Septem- 
ber 15, 1918.  Pharmacist's  Mate  Litchfield  display- 
ed exceptional  bravery  in  giving  first  aid  to  the 
wounded  under  shell  fire.  He  was  killed  while  tak- 
ing a  wounded  soldier  out  of  a  trench  to  the  rear. 
Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Martha  D.  Litchfield,  mother, 
604  West  Padon  Avenue,  Blackwell,  Okla. 


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LITTAUER,  KENNETH  P.  ...  Major 
Air  Service,  88th  Aero  Squadron.  For  repeated 
acts  of  heroism  in  action  near  Conflans,  France, 
October  30,  1918.  He  volunteered  on  a  mission  to 
protect  a  photographic  plane  for  another  squadron 
on  September  14  and  continued  toward  the  objec- 
tive at  Conflans  even  after  three  other  protecting 
E  lanes  had  failed  to  start.  In  an  encounter  with 
ve  enemy  pursuit  planes  he  completely  protected 
the  photographic  plane  by  skillful  maneuvering,  al- 
though his  observer  was  wounded  and  his  machine 
seriously  damaged.  On  October  30,  while  on  duty 
as  chief  of  air  service  of  the  3d  Army  Corps,  he  vol- 
unteered and  made  an  important  reconnaissance  of 
enemy  machine-gun  emplacements  at  a  low  altitude 
near  Doulcon.  Home  address,  Alfred  Littauer,  fa- 
ther, 10  Fifth  Avenue,  New  York  City. 

LITTLEFIELD,  FRANK  C.  .  .  .  Corporal 
Company  K,  328th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Cornay,  France,  October  10, 
1918.  Corporal  Littlefield  was  a  member  of  a  de- 
tachment which  had  been  surrounded  by  the  enemy 
and  had  bought  for  several  hours  against  overwhelm- 
ing odds.  When  the  officer  in  charge  was  about  to 
surrender  to  the  enemy,  this  soldier  refused  to  do  so, 
and,  dashing  through  severe  machine-gun  and  rifle 
fire,  succeeded  in  making  his  escape,  though  he  was 
wounded  in  the  face  in  so  doing.  Report- 
ing to  his  company  without  delay,  he  remained  on 
duty  throughout  the  entire  operation.  Home  ad- 
dress, W.  S.  Littlefield,  father,  Winterport,  Me. 

LITTLEJOHN,  KENNETH  S.  .  .  Captain 
6th  Engineers.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion at  Claires  Chenes  Wood,  France,  October  20, 
1918.  Captain  Littlejohn  reorganized  three  En- 
gineer companies  after  they  had  retired  from  the 
woods  and  by  his  personal  example  of  daring  and 
bravery  successfully  led  his  men  against  enemy  ma- 
chine guns.  His  gallant  action  resulted  in  the  cap- 
ture of  the  Claires  Chenes  Woods.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Josephine  K.  Littlejohn,  wife,  Upper  Mont- 
clair,  N.  J. 

LIVERMORE,  RUSSELL  B.  .  First  Lieutenant 
104th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  the  Bois  de  Belleau,  France,  July  18, 
1918.  As  his  battalion  was  advancing  across  an 
open  field,  it  came  under  fire  from  a  hostile  ma- 
chine gun  located  in  a  strong  enfilading  position  in  a 
ravine.  Hastily  gathering  a  group  of  men  from  his 
platoon,  Lieutenant  Livermore  led  them  in  a  charge 
on  the  nest  and  put  it  out  of  action,  capturing  eleven 
prisoners  and  saving  his  battalion  many  casualties. 
Home  address,  Arthur  L.  Livermore,  father,  144 
Park  Avenue,  Yonkers,  N.  Y. 

LLEWELLYN,  FRANK  A.  ...  Captain 
Pilot,  and  Roland  H.  Neel,  second  lieutenant 
(Coast  Artillery  Corps) ,  observer,  99th  Aero  Squad- 
ron, Air  Service.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion east  of  Saint  Die,  France,  August  17,  1918. 
Captain  Llewellyn,  acting  as  pilot,  and  Lieuten- 
ant Neel,  acting  as  observer,  carried  on  successful 
liaison  with  the  infantry  during  the  attack  on  Fra- 
pelle.  They  flew  over  the  enemy  lines  at  an  altitude 
of  only  400  meters,  firing  on  and  disconcerting  the 
enemy,  and  thereby  giving  courage  and  confidence 
to  the  American  forces.  Despite  heavy  fire  from  15 
antiaircraft  machine  guns  and  several  batteries  of 
antiaircraft  artillery,  they  performed  their  work 
efficiently.  Their  aeroplane  was  struck  by  a  number 
of  machine-gun  bullets,  one  of  which  cut  the  rudder 
and  elevator  control  wires  and  caused  the  rudder  to 
jam.  The  broken  control  wire  was  held  and  operated 
by  Lieutenant  Neel,  under  direction  of  Captain 
Llewellyn.  Running  the  machine  together  in  this 
manner,  they  continued  their  liaison  work  until  the 
plane  began  to  become  unmanageable,  when,  in 
spite  of  its  damaged  condition,  they  brought  it  back 


to  their  airdrome.    Home  address,  Mrs.  W.  A.  Llew- 
ellyn, mother,  5636  Kenwood  Avenue,  Chicago,  111. 

LLOYD,  DALE  W Private 

Headquarters  Company,  28th  Infantry-  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Exermont, 
France,  October  5-11,  1918.  Advancing  with  front 
line  units,  Private  Lloyd  established  observation 
posts  under  heavy  and  continuous  shell  and  ma- 
chine-gun fire.  Although  suffering  from  wounds,  he 
remained  at  his  post  and  rendered  valuable  reports 
regarding  the  progress  of  the  battle.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Mary  A.  Lloyd,  Marengo,  Ohio. 

LLOYD,  WILFRED  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  L,  127th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Fismes,  France,  August  4, 
1918.  Wounded  while  advancing  under  machine- 
gun  fire,  he  showed  highest  devotion  to  duty  by  re- 
turning to  his  company  as  soon  as  he  had  obtained 
first-aid  treatment.  He  crawled  to  a  road,  secured 
a  pistol  to  replace  the  one  he  had  lost  when  he  waa 
wounded,  and  joined  a  group  which  attacked  a  ma- 
chine-gun nest,  capturing  the  position  and  the  ma- 
chine gun.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Ellen  Lloyd,  grand- 
mother, Roscoe,  111. 

LOCKARD,  DENNIS  H Sergeant 

Company  C,  2d  Field  Battalion,  Signal  Corps. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Exermont, 
France,  October  5,  1918.  Leading  a  detail  through 
an  intense  bombardment,  Sergeant  Lockard  kept 
in  operation  the  telephone  lines  of  regimental  head- 
quarters, thereby  enabling  his  regimental  command- 
er to  keep  in  touch  with  elements  on  the  firing  line. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Flora  Lockard,  mother,  306 
West  Penn  Street,  Muncy,  Pa. 

LOCKE,  KARL  W Corporal 

Deceased.  51st  Company,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S. 
M.  C.  Killed  in  action  at  Chateau-Thierry,  France, 
June  6,  1918.  He  gave  the  supreme  proof  of  that 
extraordinary  heroism  which  will  serve  as  an  ex- 
ample to  hitherto  untried  troops.  Next  of  kin, 
Mrs.  Elizabeth  Locke,  mother,  Box  81,  Perry,  Ohio. 

LOCKE,  RAYMOND  I Sergeant 

Company  A,  129th  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action.  Accompanied  by 
another  soldier,  Sergeant  Locke  went  through  heavy 
fire  and  by  skillful  maneuvering  located  and  captur- 
ed an  enemy  77-mm.  gun,  with  part  of  its  crew, 
which  had  been  checking  the  advance  of  our  troops. 
Home  address,  W.  A.  Locke,  father,  R.  F.  D.  1, 
Clinton,  Mo. 

LODOR,  JAMES  C.  .  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  26th  Infantry.  On  July  19,  1918,  he 
gallantly  inspired  his  platoon  to  three  vigorous  and 
successful  advances  against  machine-gun  fire  near 
Soissons,  France,  in  the  last  of  which  he  was  killed. 
Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  James  C.  Lodor,  mother,  Box  422, 
Wilmington,  N.  C. 

LOESCHER,  FRANK  B Sergeant 

Company  K,  360th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Le  Grand  Carr6  Farm,  France, 
November  1,  1918.  Although  wounded  in  the  arm 
early  in  the  attack,  Sergeant  Loescher  continued  to 
lead  his  platoon  in  the  attack  on  a  strong  enemy 
position,  and  by  the  use  of  rifles,  rifle  grenades,  and 
hand  grenades,  and  after  capturing  several  machine- 
gun  nests,  including  one  dugout  containing  70  Ger- 
mans, forced  the  entire  strong  point  to  yield,  includ- 
ing two  German  companies  armed  with  machine 
guns,  which  had  been  holding  up  the  advance  of  the 
whole  company.  Home  address,  C.  A.  Loescher, 
Sealy,  Texas. 

LOGUE,  THOMAS Private 

Battery  D,   119th  Field  Artillery.     For  extra- 


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ordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Montfaucon, 
France,  September  29,  1918.  Private  Logue  worked 
ceaselessly  under  heavy  enemy  shell  fire,  in  carrying 
wounded  comrades  to  the  first  aid  station,  until  he 
was  himself  severely  wounded.  Home  address, 
Miss  Annie  Logue,  sister,  3  Woodbine  Terrace, 
Colevaine,  County  Derry,  Ireland. 

LOHMANN,  LEWIS  E Corporal 

3d  Battalion,  llth  Field  Artillery.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  Laneuville,  France, 
November  7,  1918.  Corporal  Lohmann  displayed 
fearless  devotion  to  duty  in  maintaining  telephone 
lines  while  his  battalion  was  in  action  near  Laneu- 
ville. On  one  occasion  he  voluntarily  accompanied 
an  officer,  and  under  heavy  fire,  repaired  a  telephone 
line  which  was  severed  15  times  in  two  hours  within 
a  length  of  only  one  kilometer.  Home  address, 
Rudolph  G.  Lohmann,  brother,  Pekin,  111. 

LOKEN,  CLARENCE Private 

Company  M,  356th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Beaufort,  France,  November 
4,  1918.  Private  Laken  was  engaged  as  a  runner 
and  made  several  trips  through  heavy  bombardment 
from  the  front  line  to  the  support  battalion.  Even 
after  his  equipment  had  been  riddled  by  shell  frag- 
ments, he  continued,  maintaining  liaison  between 
these  two. points.  Home  address,  Thomas  A.  Lo- 
ken,  father,  General  Delivery,  Tigerton,  Wis. 

LOMONOCO,  FRANK  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  K,  315th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  the  Meuse- Verdun  offensive, 
November  5, 1918.  In  the  performance  of  his  duties 
as  runner  Private  Lomonoco  made  repeated  jour- 
nies  across  areas  swept  by  machine-gun  fire,  but  he 
never  hesitated  in  the  execution  of  his  mission.  On 
the  firing  line  he  was  of  most  valuable  assistance  in 
destroying  a  counterattack.  Home  address,  Peter 
Lomonoco,  father,  87  Knickerbocker  Avenue, 
Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 

LONAIDER,  JULES Private 

Company  L,  23d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bayonville,  France,  Novem- 
ber 1-7,  1918.  Private  Lonaider,  a  company  runner, 
displayed  exceptional  courage  in  repeatedly  passing 
through  heavy  enemy  fire  and  delivering  all  mes- 
sages entrusted  to  him  in  a  prompt  and  efficient 
manner.  Home  address,  Josephine  Lonaider,  wife, 
Mitchell,  La. 

LONG,  ARTHURS Private 

Company  D,  16th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Hill  272,  France,  October  9, 
1918.  Facing  direct  fire  from  a  77-mm.  gun  which 
was  enfilading  his  company,  he  advanced  against 
the  gun  with  an  automatic  rifleman.  Attacking  the 
German  gun  position,  he  captured  the  crew,  making 
it  possible  for  Private  Long's  company  to  hold  the 
ground  it  had  gained.  Home  address,  Matt  Long, 
uncle,  Box  57,  Roberts,  Mont. 

LONG,  FRANK  S.  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  110th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Fleville,  France,  October  5, 
1918.  Haying  been  wounded  in  the  side  by  shrapnel 
while  caring  for  wounded  men  of  his  platoon, 
Lieutenant  Long  refused  to  be  evacuated,  but  re- 
turned from  the  dressing  station  to  his  command. 
While  withdrawing  his  platoon  to  a  better  position 
under  heavy  barrage  he  was  instantly  killed  by 
shell  fire.  His  courage  and  self-sacrifice  furnished 
a  splendid  inspiration  to  his  men.  Next  of  kin, 
Colonel  F.  S.  Long,  father,  71st  Artillery  (C,  A.  C.) 
309  West  105th  Street,  New  York  City. 

LONG,  MILTON  E.     .      .        Second  Lieutenant 
7th  Infantry.    For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion at  Cunel  Heights,  France,  October  12,  1918. 


After  being  severely  wounded  by  a  machine-gun 
bullet,  Lieutenant  Long  displayed  exceptional 
courage  and  determination  by  remaining  with  his 
platoon,  moving  it  forward  and  clearing  the  woods 
of  enemy  machine  guns,  three  of  which  he  captured 
with  their  entire  crews.  Home  address,  Walter 
Howard,  friend,  Columbus,  Ga. 

LONGFIELD,  SIMON  F Corporal 

Company  D,  23d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  Clerembauts,  June 
7, 1918.  Even  after  having  been  seriously  wounded, 
Corporal  Longfield  continued  with  his  duties  as 
runner  throughout  the  whole  night,  after  which  he 
was  ordered  to  the  rear  because  of  weakness,  caused 
by  loss  of  blood.  Home  address,  Richard  Long- 
field,  father,  110  Water  Street,  Charlestown,  Mass. 

LOOMIS,  CASEY  V Corporal 

Machine  Gun  Company,  6th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M. 
C.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Thiau- 
court,  France,  September  15,  1918.  During  an  en- 
emy counterattack  Corporal  Loomis  voluntarily 
left  a  sheltered  position,  and,  in  entire  disregard  of 
his  own  safety,  set  up  his  gun  in  the  open  under 
heavy  enemy  fire.  By  securing  enfilading  fire  on  the 
advancing  enemy,  he  broke  up  the  counterattack 
within  100  yards  of  our  line.  Home  address,  Wilbur 
F.  Loomis,  father,  198  Fifteenth  Street,  Milwaukee, 
Wis. 

LOOMIS,  JOHN  H Corporal 

Company  F,  311th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Grand-Pre,  France,  October 
28,  1918.  Corporal  Loomis  volunteered  to  lead  a 
three-man  patrol  on  a  reconnaissance  of  enemy  posi- 
tions. After  one  of  his  men  had  been  wounded,  he 
continued  on  with  the  other  one  and  gained  the  in- 
formation sought.  Being  wounded  on  the  return 
trip  by  fire  from  machine  guns,  he  was  forced  to  re- 
main under  cover  until  night,  when  he  located  his 
other  wounded  man  and  returned  under  cover  of 
darkness  with  valuable  information.  Home  ad- 
dress, Charles  W.  Loomis,  brother,  167  Queen 
Street,  Sarnia,  Ontario,  Canada. 

LOOMIS,  JOHN  S.  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
132d  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne,  France,  October 
10,  1918.  During  an  attack  to  straighten  the  front 
of  the  71st  Brigade,  Lieutenant  Loomis,  in  com- 
mand of  a  machine-gun  platoon,  upon  arriving  at 
the  objective,  discovered  that  all  of  the  infantry 
officers  in  the  vicinity  had  fallen,  thus  leaving  their 
troops  in  confusion.  Although  under  a  heavy  bar- 
rage of  high  explosive  and  gas  shells,  machine-gun 
and  rifle  fire,  Lieutenant  Loomis  removed  his  gas 
mask  in  order  that  his  voice  might  carry,  and,  with 
great  coolness,  reorganized  the  infantry  forces,  thus 
enabling  them  to  hold  the  ground  they  had  gained. 
Lieutenant  Loomis  remained  in  command  until  he 
was  so  severely  gassed  that  he  had  to  be  carried 
from  the  field.  Home  address,  Mrs.  George  W. 
Loomis,  mother,  1717  Richardson  Avenue,  Dallas, 
Texas. 

LORANS,  MAROEL Captain 

French  Army,  attached  to  42d  U.  S.  Division. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  during  the 
Battle  of  the  Ourcq,  July  26  to  August  2,  1918. 
Captain  Lorans  remained  constantly  in  the  front  line, 
attaching  himself  to  one  battalion  after  another  as 
they  in  turn  came  into  the  fight,  and  by  his  energy 
and  gallantry  under  fire  setting  a  splendid  example 
to  the  officers  and  soldiers  of  the  regiment.  Home 
address,  Madam  Lorans,  9  Rue  de  Langres,  Neuf 
Chateau,  Vosges. 

LORD,  ERNEST  G.     .      .     Private  (First  Class) 

Company  B,  15th  Machine-Gun  Battalion.  For 

extraordinary  heroism  in  action  at  Frapelle,  France, 


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severel 


refused  to  quit  his  squadron,  but  advanced  with  it 
until  its  objective  was  reached.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
C.  V.  Lord,  mother,  1523  Newton  Street,  Northeast, 
Washington,  D.  C. 

LORING,  DAVID  WORTH  .  .  .  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  115th  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Ypres, 
Belgium,  August  23,  1918.  When  his  gun  positions 
were  rendered  untenable  by  shell  fire,  and  his  men 
were  ordered  to  seek  shelter  in  dugouts,  Lieutenant 
Loring  left  a  place  of  safety  for  the  purpose  of  see- 
ing that  all  his  men  were  under  cover  and  was  mor- 
tally wounded  by  a  shell,  dying  on  his  way  to  the 
hospital.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Viola  Shaw  Loring, 
wife,  117  South  Seventeenth  Street,  Wilmington, 
N.  C. 

LORIOT,  JEAN  J Sergeant 

French  Army.  Pilot,  151st  Escadrille.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  St.  Mihiel, 
France,  September  14,  1918.  Sergeant  Loriot,  on 
patrol,  met  and  was  attacked  by  a  large  number  of 
enemy  planes  (Fokker  type)  and,  in  the  course  of 
the  combat,  his  motor  and  plane  were  severely  dam- 
aged. By  clever  maneuvering  he  managed  to  elude 
the  enemy  planes  and  land  safely  behind  the  Amer- 


LOTSPIECH,  ORR  V Private 

6th  Marines,  2d  Division.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Vierzy,  France,  July  19,  1918. 
While  passing  through  an  unusual  barrage  of  artil- 
lery fire  and  machine-guns,  Private  Lotspiech  had 
his  leg  broken  by  a  bullet.  Undaunted,  he  dragged 
himself  to  the  post  of  command  and  reported  to  his 
company  commander  that  his  mission  had  been 
completed,  thus  saving  the  dispatch  of  another  run- 
ner. Home  address,  Addie  Lotspiech,  mother, 
Booneville,  Mo. 

LOTT,  JOHN  H Corporal 

Company  C,  109th  Infantry.  Two  different 
times,  near  St.  Agnan,  France,  July  16,  1918,  he 
preceded  his  platoon  into  enemy  wire  under  fire,  cut 
a  path  for  it,  and  returned  and  led  it  through  the 
gaps  thus  made.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Hattie  J. 
Lott,  mother,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

LOUCKS,  CLIFFORD  C Private 

Company  B ,  1 1 2th  Engineers .  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Heuvel,  Belgium,  November 
2,  1918.  Private  Loucks,  with  two  other  soldiers 
crossed  the  Scheldt  River  after  two  attempts  and 
succeeded  in  stretching  a  line  for  a  bridge  across  the 
stream.  They  were  discovered  and  fired  upon  by 
the  enemy,  but  they  continued  at  work  driving 
stakes  and  made  a  second  trip  across  the  river  to 
obtain  wire,  despite  the  fact  that  a  violent  artillery 
barrage  had  been  laid  down  on  their  position. 
Home  address,  14315  East  Scioto  Avenue,  East 
Cleveland,  Ohio. 

LOUGH,  MAXON  S Major 

38th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Romagne,  France,  October  9,  1918.  Al- 
though severely  wounded,  Major  Lough  continued 
to  lead  his  battalion  to  his  objective  and  refused  to 
be  evacuated  until  his  battalion  was  relieved.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Maxon  S.  Lough,  wife,  Fargo,  N.  D. 

LOUGHLIN,  JOSEPH  J Captain 

Deceased.  322d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Moranville,  France,  Novem- 
ber 9,  1918.  At  the  sacrifice  of  his  own  life  Captain 
Loughlin  went  forward  through  heavy  machine-gun 
fire  to  locate  a  nest  of  machine-guns  which  was 
holding  up  the  advance  of  the  regiment.  He  located 
the  machine-guns  so  that  the  one-pounders  could 


silence  them,  but  was  killed  by  the  enemy  machine- 
gun  fire.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Eleanor  K.  Loughlin, 
wife,  513  South  Front  Street,  Wilmington,  N.  C. 

LOVE,  CHARLES  J Private 

Deceased.  Company  K,  59th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  Fays, 
France,  October  5,  1918.  Volunteering  for  a  dan- 
gerous liaison  mission,  he  went  out  aloirp,  crossing 
an  open  space  for  400  yards,  which  was  swept  by 
heavy  machine-gun  fire.  Going  far  in  advance  of 
our  lines  he  obtained  the  desired  information  and 
brought  back  a  German  prisoner.  He  was  killed 
later  in  the  performance  of  duty,  by  shell  fire.  Next 
of  kin,  Mrs.  Etta  M.  Love,  mother,  Boonville,  N.Y. 

LOVELACE,  DAVID  H Private 

Machine-Gun  Company,  120th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt, 
France,  September  29,  1918.  His  left  arm  having 
been  rendered  useless  by  a  shrapnel  wound,  Private 
Lovelace  continued  to  carry  ammunition  with  his 
other  arm  until  the  objective  was  reached,  when, 
against  his  protests,  he  was  ordered  to  the  rear  for 
medical  treatment.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Fannie 
Lovelace,  mother,  Jonesville,  N.  C. 

LOWE,  JOHN  C Corporal 

Company  C,  364th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Leauwken,  Belgium,  October 
31,  1918.  With  three  other  soldiers.  Corporal  Lowe 
skillfully  worked  his  way  under  heavy  fire  to  the 
flank  of  a  machines-gun  nest,  which  was  holding  up 
the  advance  of  his  platoon  with  enfilading  fire, 
killed  six  Germans  and  captured  three  machine- 
guns.  Home  address,  Mrs.  S.  E.  Jauck,  mother, 
4136  Hartford  Street,  St.  Louis,  Mo. 

LOWE,  THURMAN Sergeant 

Company  A,  52d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  hero- 
ism in  action  near  Munster,  Alsace,  September  12- 
13,  1918.  In  repulsing  a  raid  on  our  trenches,  Ser- 
geant Lowe  seized  an  automatic  rifle  and  pursued 
the  Germans  across  No  Man's  Land,  in  the  face  of 
converging  fire  of  several  enemy  machine-guns. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Margaret  Conway  Lowe, 
Boma,  Term. 

LOWE,  WILLIAM  O.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
3d  Observation  Group,  Air  Service.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  east  of  Cunel,  Verdun 
sector,  France,  October  7,  1918.  Lieutenant  Wil- 
liam Lowe,  while  staking  the  advance  lines  of  the 
80th  Division,  was  suddenly  attacked  by  a  forma- 
tion of  eight  enemy  machines  (Fokker  type) ,  which 
dived  out  of  a  cloud  bank.  Although  greatly  out- 
numbered. Lieutenant  Lowe  succeeded  in  shooting 
down  one  out  of  control  and  disabling  a  second  so 
that  it  was  forced  to  land.  Later  on  the  same  mis- 
sion he  was  again  attacked  by  a  patrol  of  five  enemy 
scout  machines  and  in  a  running  fight  he  drove 
these  off  and  successfully  completed  his  mission. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Jessie  G.  Lowe,  mother, 
Fountain  City,  Term. 

LOWRY,  FRANCIS  B.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  Observer,  Coast  Artillery  Corps,  91st 
Aero  Squadron.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Cr6pion,  France,  September  26,  1918.  On 
September  26,  while  on  a  very  important  photo- 
graphic mission,  Lieutenant  Lowry,  with  Lieutenant 
Kelty,  pilot,  realized  the  importance  of  the  mis- 
sion and  chose  to  continue  their  course  through  a 
harrassing  antiaircraft  barrage.  A  shell  made  a 
direct  hit  on  the  plane,  brought  it  down  in  fragments 
and  instantly  killed  Lieutenant  Lowry.  Next  of 
kin,  Walter  Lowry,  brother,  946  Corona  Street, 
Denver,  Colo. 

LOYD,  L.  H Private  (First  Class) 

Company  F,  356th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Beaufort,  France,  November 


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4,  1918.  Despite  the  fact  that  severe  wounds  made 
it  impossible  for  him  to  take  along  his  automatic 
rifle,  Private  Loyd  continued  in  the  advance  of  the 
company.  Again  wounded,  he  refused  evacuation, 
continuing  with  his  comrades  until  the-  objective 
was  reached.  Home  address,  Howell  N.  Loyd, 
father,  Annapolis,  Mo. 

LOYD,  SAMUEL  A Sergeant 

Company  L.  116th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  north  of  Verdun,  France,  October 
15-23,  1918.  After  being  severely  gassed,  Sergeant 
Loyd  continued  to  advance  with  his  company,  in 
spite  of  suffering  great  pain.  On  October  23,  when 
his  company  was  under  heavy  flanking  fire  from  ma- 
chine-guns, this  soldier  rescued  several  wounded 
men  and  administered  first-aid  treatment.  Home 
address,  William  H.  Loyd,  brother,  322  Harrison 
Street  Lynchburg,  Va. 

LUBECK,  TONY Private 

Deceased.  Company  I  28th  Infantry.  While 
engaged  on  a  mission  to  kill  an  enemy  sniper  who 
was  inflicting  severe  losses  upon  American  forces 
near  Cantigny,  France,  May  28,  1918,  and  after  suc- 
ceeding in  his  mission,  he  himself  was  killed.  Next 
of  kin,  Mrs.  Mary  Lubeck,  mother,  1218  Cleaver 
Street,  Chicago,  111. 

LUCAS,  EUGENE  L.  E Sergeant 

French  Army.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Apremont,  France,  September  12,  and 
near  Bois  de  Handreuvilles  Bas,  France,  September 
16,  1918.  On  September  12,  the  eve  of  the  attack 
on  Apremont,  Sergeant  Lucas  alone  reconnoitered 
the  enemy  lines  and  by  exposing  himself  to  machine- 
gun  fire  was  able  to  supply  his  battalion  commander 
with  accurate  information  as  to  the  position  of  these 
strongholds.  On  September  16,  aiding  some  French 
and  American  soldiers  in  attack,  he  successfully 
routed  superior  numbers  of  the  enemy  after  a  lively 
bayonet  encounter. 

LUCIA,  ARTHUR  A.  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  M,  4th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Le  Charmel,  France,  July  27, 
1918.  Private  Lucia  volunteered  to  carry  an  impor- 
tant message  through  a  heavy  artillery  barrage, 
after  several  other  runners  had  reported  that  they 
could  not  get  through.  He  succeeded  in  his  mission. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary  Lucia,  349  Linden 
Street,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 

LUEBKE,  ALVIN  J.  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
142d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion at  Roche,  France,  October  27,  1918.  Regaining 
consciousness  while  being  carried  to  the  rear  after  he 
had  been  wounded  by  an  exploding  shell,  he  return- 
ed immediately  to  his  company,  which  he  later  led 
500  meters  into  No  Man's  Land  for  the  purpose  of 
organizing  his  position  preparatory  to  an  attack  the 
next  morning.  Home  address,  Bust  Luebke,  father, 
Forestville,  Wis. 

LUKAS,  JOSEPH Private 

Company  D,  4th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Cunel,  France,  October  13, 
1918.  While  defending  an  outpost,  after  all  his 
comrades  had  been  wounded,  Private  Lukas  was  at- 
tacked by  a  group  of  eight  Germans,  one  an  officer. 
With  his  automatic  rifle,  he  disabled  all  but  the 
officer  and  two  men,  who  took  cover  in  a  shell  hole. 
Running  to  their  hiding  place,  he  killed  all  the  en- 
emy with  hand  grenades,  and  returned  to  hold  his 
portion  of  the  line  intact.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Kazimiera  Szlukuaste,  sister,  4617  Hermitage  Ave- 
nue, Chicago,  111. 

LUKE,  FRANK,  Jr.     ...    Second  Lieutenant 

Deceased.      27th   Aero   Squadron,    Air   Service. 

For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  St.  Mihiel, 


France,  September  12  to  15,  1918.  Lieutenant 
Luke,  by  skill,  determination,  and  bravery,  and  in 
the  face  of  heavy  enemy  fire,  successfully  destroyed 
eight  enemy  observation  balloons  in  four  days.  For 
the  following  act  of  extraordinary  heroism  in  action 
nearEtain,  France,  September  18,  1918,  Lieutenant 
Luke  was  awarded  a  bar  to  be  worn  with  the  dis- 
tinguished-service cross:  Immediately  after  des- 
troying two  enemy  observation  balloons,  Lieutenant 
Luke  was  attacked  by  a  large  formation  of  German 
planes,  Fokker  type.  He  turned  to  attack  two, 
which  were  directly  behind  him,  and  shot  them 
down.  Sighting  an  enemy  biplane,  although  his 
gasoline  was  nearly  gone,  he  attacked  and  destroyed 
this  machine  also.  Next  of  kin,  Frank  Luke,  2200 
West  Monroe  Street,  Phoenix,  Ariz. 

LUKINS,  FRED  T Sergeant 

Deceased.  20th  Company,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S. 
M.  C.  Killed  in  action  at  Chateau-Thierry,  France, 
June  6,  1918.  He  gave  the  supreme  proof  of  that 
extraordinary  heroism  which  will  serve  as  an  ex- 
ample to  hitherto  untried  troops.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs. 
Margaret  Lukins,  mother,  522  Patterson  Street, 
Indianapolis,  Ind. 

LULOFF,  ZALME Private 

Company  F,  5th  Marines.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Blanc  Mont,  France,  October 
4,  1918.  Disregarding  his  personal  safety,  Private 
Luloff  showed  marked  bravery  by  carrying  messages 
through  heavy  machine-gun  fire;  and  after  his  cap- 
tain was  wounded  he  rendered  valuable  assistance 
in  establishing  and  maintaining  liaison  between  the 
platoons  of  his  company.  Home  address,  Lara  Lu- 
loff, mother,  S.  I.  Minsk,  Russia. 

LUMLEY,  ZODA  D Captain 

Medical  Corps,  357th  Infantry.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  in  the  St.  Mihiel  offensive, 
September  14,  and  near  Baalon,  France,  November 
10-11,  1918.  In  the  St.  Mihiel  offensive,  he  showed 
marked  personal  courage,  advancing  his  first-aid 
station  with  the  front  line.  Near  Baalon,  he  main- 
tained a  dreeing  station  far  to  the  front,  under  ter- 
rific artillery  and  machine-gun  fire,  showing  absol- 
ute indifference  to  personal  safety  that  he  might  aid 
the  men  on  the  firing  line  during  heavy  gas  bom- 
bardments. Home  address,  Mrs.  Martha  Foiles, 
mother,  Kampsville,  111. 

LUMPKIN,  LAWERNCE  M.  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Quartermaster  Corps,  Pack  Train  No.  1.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Exermont, 
France,  October  4,  1918.  He  conducted  his  pack 
train,  loaded  with  wire,  through  the  enemy's  count- 
er barrage,  over  high,  open  ground,  under  direct  ob- 
servation of  the  enemy.  Five  of  his  ten  mules  were 
killed,  but  he  managed  to  make  a  second  trip  and 
bring  up  enough  wire  to  finish  the  line.  Home  ad- 
dress, J.  B.  Lumpkin,  father,  Danville,  Va. 

LUND,  CARL  S Private 

102d  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Mouilly,  France,  September 
12,  1918.  At  great  risk  of  his  own  life  from  machine- 
gun  fire  at  close  range,  Private  Lund  volunteered 
and  went  to  the  aid  of  a  wounded  comrade,  bandag- 
ed his  wounds,  and  helped  him  to  a  place  of  safety. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Edith  M.  Lund,  wife,  116  Ferry 
Street,  Everett,  Mass. 

LUNDEGARD,  AXEL  C Private 

Medical  Detachment,  26th  Infantry.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  Verdun,  France,  Oc- 
tober 4,  1918.  Private  Lundegard  went  forward 
alone  and  unarmed  into  the  enemy's  territory  to 
rescue  a  wounded  man  who  had  been  injured  in  the 
advance  patrol  fighting.  He  succeeded  in  his  mis- 
sion despite  very  heavy  machine-gun  and  artillery 
fire.  Home  address,  Ester  Lundegard,  638  West 
Sixty-first  Street,  Chicago,  111. 


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LUNSFORD,  BEDFORD  B.  .  .  .  Corporal 
Deceased.  Company  M,  117th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Bellincourt, 
France,  October  7,  1918.  When  the  line  was  held  up 
by  enemy  machine-gun  fire,  Corporal  Lunsford 
strapped  an  automatic  rifle  to  his  shoulder  and  ad- 
vanced in  the  face  of  machine-gun  fire.  Firing  as  he 
went  forward,  he  killed  four  of  the  enemy  before  he 
fell,  nearly  riddled  with  bullets.  Next  of  kin,  Thom- 
as Lunsford,  father,  Mount  Vernon,  Tenn. 


LUNSFORD,  JESSE 


Corporal 


Company  G,  120th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt,  France,  Septem- 
ber 29,  1918.  Corporal  Lunsford  attacked,  single 
handed,  a  machine-gun  post  from  which  a  destruct- 
ive fire  was  being  directed  against  his  company. 
While  he  was  approaching  the  nest  the  machine-gun 
shot  the  butt  off  his  rifle  and  cut  a  hole  in  his  breech- 
es, but  he  succeeded  in  getting  close  enough  to  the 
nest  to  throw  four  hand  grenades  into  it  and  then 
killed  the  gunner  with  his  bayonet.  Home  address, 
William  A.  Lunsford,  father,  Timber  Lake,  S.  C. 

LUSK,  JAMES  G First  Lieutenant 

2d  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  the  Forest  of  Argonne, 
France,  September  26,  1918.  After  his  commanding 
officer  and  all  other  officers  in  the  vicinity  had  been 
killed  or  wounded,  Lieutenant  Lusk  took  command 
of  fragments  of  the  battalion,  reorganized  them 
under  heavy  machine-gun  and  artillery  fire,  and, 
with  utter  disregard  for  his  own  safety,  led  the  ad- 
vance, capturing  six  machine  guns  and  a  number  of 
prisoners.  Home  address,  Mrs.  L.  H.  Lusk,  Green- 
ville, Miss. 

LUTZ,  JOHN  D Corporal 

Company  M,  23d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne-a-Arnes,  France, 
October  3-9,  1918.  Corporal  Lutz  fearlessly  expos- 
ed himself  to  a  close  range,  enfilading  fire  of  a  Ger- 
man automatic  rifle.  He  continued  to  lead  his  men 
throughout  the  battle  after  being  wounded.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Mathilda  Lutz,  18  Willard  Place,  All- 
ston,  Mass. 

LUZENSKI,  WILLIAM  ....  Sergeant 
Company  H,  126th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  northeast  of  Chateau-Thierry, 
France,  August  4,  1918.  Shortly  after  the  assault 
was  launched  he  was  wounded  by  shell  fire.  In 
spite  of  his  wounds  he  gallantly  led  his  platoon, 
gained  his  objective,  and  remained  in  command  of 
his  platoon  until  ordered  to  the  rear  by  his  com- 
manding officer.  Home  address,  Frank  Luzenski, 
father,  48  Moran  Avenue,  Detroit,  Mich. 

LUZI,  LUZIUS Private 

Company  C,  153d  Infantry.  He  fearlessly  and 
frequently  passed  through  heavy  machine-gun  fire 
while  performing  his  duty  as  a  runner  near  Chateau- 
Thierry,  France,  on  June  6,  1918,  after  being  twice 
wounded.  Home  address,  Bartholomo  Luzi,  father, 
Grisons,  Switzerland. 

LYERLY,  WILLIAM  B Private 

Company  D,  120th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt,  France,  Septem- 
ber 29,  1918.  With  eight  other  soldiers,  comprising 
the  company  headquarters  detachment,  he  assisted 
his  company  commander  in  cleaning  out  enemy  dug- 
outs along  a  canal  and  capturing  242  prisoners, 
Home  address,  John  Lyerly,  father,  Woodleaf,  N.  C. 

LYNCH,  ANDREW  B Sergeant 

Headquarters  Company,  110th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Apremont, 
France,  September  29,  1918.  He  was  on  duty  with 
a  section  operating  37-millimeter  guns.  Under  or- 
ders he  moved  the  guns  to  the  rear,  and  then  learn- 


ing that  his  commanding  officer  had  been  taken 
prisoner,  he,  with  another  soldier,  organized  a  party 
of  five,  attacked  the  enemy  patrol  numbering  35, 
and  killed  15  of  them,  he  personally  rescuing  his 
commanding  officer  and  capturing  three  prisoners. 
Immediately  afterwards  he  took  command  of  75 
men  and  launched  a  counterattack,  driving  the 
enemy  before  them  for  over  a  kilometer.  His  con- 
duct exemplified  the  greatest  courage,  judgment, 
and  leadership.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Katherine 
Lynch,  wife,  2446  South  Franklin  Street,  Philadel- 
phia, Pa. 

LYNCH,  EDMOND  W Captain 

Deceased,  lllth  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Fismette,  France,  August  10, 
1918.  Seeing  two  of  his  platoons  being  cut  off  by 
the  enemy,  Captain  Lynch  alone  went  to  their  res- 
cue and  engaged  the  enemy  with  his  automatic  pis- 
tol, killing  several.  He  saved  his  platoons,  but  in  so 
doing  sacrificed  his  own  life.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs. 
Alice  W.  Lynch,  wife,  28  Bonsall  Avenue,  Sharon 
Hill,  Pa. 

LYNCH,  HENRY  PETER  .  .  .  Corporal 
Deceased.  Company  E,  105th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Ronssoy, 
France,  September  29,  1918.  Having  been  trapped 
in  a  shell  hole  with  nine  other  men  50  yards  in  front 
of  the  line,  Corporal  Lynch  crawled  back  to  his 
company's  position  through  heavy  enemy  machine- 
gun  fire  and  reported  their  predicament.  He  then 
organized  a  bombing  party,  led  it  against  the  hostile 
machine  gun  and  put  it  out  of  action,  thereby  en- 
abling his  men  to  return  safely  to  our  line.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Peter  Lynch,  mother,  47  West  Post 
Road,  White  Plains,  N.  Y. 

LYNCH,  JOSEPH  J Sergeant 

Company  D,  165th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Meurcy  Ferme,  France,  July 
30,  1918.  Sergeant  Lynch  voluntarily  went  to  the 
rescue  of  his  lieutenant,  who  was  severely  wounded 
and  lying  in  an  exposed  position.  He  succeeded  in 
carrying  the  wounded  officer  to  safety  through  the 
intense  machine-gun  and  rifle  fire.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Peter  Lynch,  47  West  Post  Road,  White 
Plains,  N.  Y. 

LYNCH,  ROLAND  D Private 

Company  B,  6th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Fontaines,  France,  Novem- 
ber 7,  1918.  Private  Lynch,  accompanied  by  three 
other  soldiers,  volunteered  and  went  out  under 
heavy  machine-gun  and  artillery  fire  to  rescue  a 
wounded  comrade.  Failing  in  the  first  attempt, 
they  again  tried  and  this  time  succeeded  in  bringing 
the  wounded  man  to  shelter.  Home  address,  James 
W.  Lynch,  father,  R.  F.  D.  2,  Elbridge,  Tenn. 

LYNG,  ARTHUR  E.  .  .  Gunnery  Sergeant 
Company  B,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne, 
France,  October  4,  1918.  While  engaged  in  scout- 
ing, Gunnery  Sergeant  Lyng  discovered  the  enemy 
forming  for  a  surprise  attack  against  an  unprotected 
portion  of  his  lines.  Sergeant  Lyng  quickly  organ- 
ized sufficient  force  to  destroy  the  enemy's  plans 
and  accomplished  the  capture  of  ten  of  the  raiding 
party  and  six  machine  guns.  Home  address,  James 
F.  Lyng,  father,  11  Pearl  Avenue,  Winthrop,  Mass. 

LYNK,  HARRY  E Sergeant 

Company  G,  106th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ronssoy,  France,  September 
29,  1918.  While  suffering  from  severe  wounds  he 
organized  several  small  groups  from  other  compan- 
ies, consolidated  them,  and  led  them  into  effective 
combat,  continuing  with  this  splendid  example  of 
courage  and  fearlessness  until  wounded  a  second 
time.  Home  address,  Mrs.  C.  Lynk,  mother,  247 
Steuben  Street,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 


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LYONS,  DOUGLAS  M.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  114th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Verdun,  France,  October  12, 
1918.  Inspiring  his  men  by  his  fearlessness,  Lieut- 
enant Lyons  led  an  attack  against  a  strongly  forti- 
fied enemy  position,  and,  in  so  doing,  was  killed. 
Next  of  kin,  Thomas  M.  Lyons,  father,  Fort  Henry, 
Tenn. 

LYONS,  WALTER  F.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Battery  C,  103d  Field  Artillery.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  Samogneux,  France,  Oc- 
tober 24,  1918.  Private  Lyons  went  through  a 
heavily  shelled  area  to  obtain  medical  aid  for  his 
wounded  comrades,  and,  failing  to  do  this,  returned 
to  the  position  to  aid  in  evacuating  them.  While 
carrying  a  wounded  man  to  a  place  of  safety,  two 
men  who  were  assisting  him  were  instantly  killed; 
nevertheless  he  continued  at  his  task  until  the  posi- 
tion was  evacuated.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary  E. 
Lyons,  mother,  23  East  Street,  North  Attleboro, 
Mass. 

LYSTER,  WAYNE  G Private 

Headquarters  Company,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M. 
C.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  St. 
Etienne,  France,  October  4-6, 1918.  Private  Lyster, 
a  runner,  displayed  exceptional  courage  in  volun- 
teering to  carry  important  messages  over  terrain 
constantly  swept  by  machine-gun  and  shell  fire. 
Home  address,  John  C.  Lyster,  father,  Alden,  Pa. 

MAC  ARTHUR,  DOUGLAS  .  Brigadier  General 
42d  Division.  When  Company  D,  168th  Infan- 
try, was  under  severe  attack  in  the  salient  du  Feys, 
France,  he  voluntarily  joined  it,  upon  finding  that 
he  could  do  so  without  interfering  with  his  normal 
duties,  and  by  his  coolness  and  conspicuous  courage 
aided  materially  in  its  success.  An  oak-leaf  cluster 
is  awarded  General  MacArthur  for  the  following 
acts  of  distinguished  service:  As  brigade  command- 
er General  MacArthur  personally  led  his  men  and 
by  the  skillful  maneuvering  of  his  brigade  made  pos- 
sible the  capture  of  Hills  288,  242,  and  the  Cote  de 
Chatillon,  France,  October  14,  15,  and  16,  1918. 
He  displayed  indomitable  resolution  and  great 
courage  in  rallying  broken  lines  and  in  re-forming 
attacks,  thereby  making  victory  possible.  On  a 
field  where  courage  was  the  rule,  his  courage  was  the 
dominant  feature.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Arthur 
MacArthur,  mother,  130  East  Arrallaga  Street, 
Santa  Barbara,  Calif. 

MAC  ARTHUR,  JOHN  .  Second  Lieutenant 
27th  Aero  Squadron,  Signal  Corps.  Outnumber- 
ed and  handicapped  by  his  presence  far  behind  the 
German  lines,  he  and  three  flying  companions 
fought  brilliantly  a  large  group  of  enemy  planes, 
bringing  down  or  putting  to  flight  all  in  the  attack- 
ing party,  while  performing  an  important  mission 
near  Luneville,  France,  on  June  13,  1918.  Home 
address,  Charles  P.  MacArthur,  242  Bryant  Street, 
Buffalo,  N.  Y. 

MACBETH,  EDWIN Sergeant 

Company  C,  lllth  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Fismette,  France,  August  10, 
1918.  Sergeant  Macbeth  and  another  soldier  vol- 
untarily went  through  heavy  machine-gun  fire  to 
carry  an  important  message  to  an  advanced  unit. 
Attracted  by  the  cries  of  a  wounded  soldier  while 
they  were  returning  they  went  to  his  assistance  and 
wer^endeavoring  to  rescue  him  when  Sergeant  Mac- 
beth's  companion  was  fatally  wounded.  Being  un- 
able to  bring  in  the  two  wounded  men  by  himself 
this  soldier  returned  to  the  line  and  secured  assist- 
ance. Home  address,  Mrs.  Sarah  Macbeth,  mother, 
1141  Greenfield  Avenue,  Pittsburgh,  Pa. 

MAC  BRAYNE,  WINFRED  C.  .  First  Lieutenant 
Field    Artillery    Observer.      For    extraordinary 


heroism  in  action  near  Fismes,  France,  August  26, 
1918.  While  he  was  conducting  an  aerial  reconnais- 
sance and  general  surveillance  from  his  balloon, 
Lieutenant  MacBrayne  was  repeatedly  attacked  by 
hostile  aeroplanes,  and  continued  his  mission  de- 
spite the  proximity  of  strong  enemy  air  patrols 
against  which  he  had  no  defense.  When  an  enemy 
Fokker  emerged  from  low-hanging  clouds,  firing  at 
the  balloon  with  incendiary  bullets,  Lieutenant 
MacBrayne  remained  in  the  basket  until  his  com- 
panion, who  was  making  his  first  ascension,  had 
safely  jumped.  He  leaped  when  the  balloon  was 
nearer  the  ground  and  his  parachute  opened  as  he 
crossed  into  the  woods.  Lieutenant  MacBrayne 
insisted  upon  reascending  immediately,  thereby 
displaying  conspicuous  coolness  and  determination. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Marguerite  V.  MacBrayne, 
wife,  400  East  Merrimac  Street,  Lowell,  Mass. 

MAC  CLEMMENS,  FREDERICK  W.  .  Private 
Company  M,  125th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Romagne,  France,  October 
14,  1918.  When  the  advance  of  his  regiment  was 
held  up  by  enemy  machine-gun  fire  and  grenades, 
Private  MacClemmens  volunteered  as  a  member  of 
a  combat  patrol  which  cut  through  the  enemy  lines, 
captured  ten  machine  guns,  killed  and  captured  15 
Germans  and  forced  a  large  number  to  surrender  to 
other  troops,  clearing  that  part  of  the  Cote  Dame 
Marie  of  the  enemy,  thus  enabling  the  advance  of 
the  regiment  to  continue.  Home  address,  Margar- 
et MacClemmens,  sister,  R.  F.  D.  2,  Crafton,  Pa. 

MAC  DERMUT,  CHARLES  K.  .  .  Captain 
314th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Moprey,  France,  November  10,  1918. 
Although  seriously  wounded  by  three  machine-gun 
bullets  while  reconnoitering.  Captain  MacDermut 
continued  to  direct  his  troops  and  refused  to  re- 
ceive medical  treatment  or  to  allow  stretcher  bear- 
ers to  come  to  the  exposed  position  until  night. 
Home  address,  C.  K.  MacDermut,  father,  127 
Park  Street,  Leonia,  N.  J. 

MAC  DONALD,  BEATRICE  .  Reserve  Nurse 
Army  Nurse  Corps.  For  extraordinary  heroism 
while  on  duty  with  the  surgical  team  at  the  British 
Casualty  Clearing  Station  No.  61,  British  Area. 
During  a  German  night  air  raid  she  continued  at  her 
post  of  duty,  caring  for  the  sick  and  wounded  until 
seriously  wounded  by  a  German  bomb,  thereby  los- 
ing one  eye. 

MAC  DOUGALL,  ALLAN  J.  .  .  .  Captain 
308th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Revillon,  France,  September  9,  1918. 
Captain  MacDougall  voluntarily  assumed  com- 
mand of  a  patrol  of  three  men  to  locate  enemy  lines 
and  gun  positions.  Crawling  through  withering 
machine-gun  fire  to  within  20  yards  of  the  enemy 
lines  he  encountered  two  Germans  on  outpost, 
whom  he  killed.  Remaining  exposed  to  the  enemy 
for  an  hour,  Captain  MacDougall  killed  a  machine- 
gunner  who  attempted  to  take  a  position  in  front  of 
him.  His  entire  mission  was  harassed  by  perilous 
machine-gun  fire  and  a  constant  hand-grenade  bom- 
bardment. For  the  following  act  of  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  the  Argonne  Forest,  France, 
October  4,  1918,  Captain  MacDougall  is  awarded  a 
bar  to  be  worn  with  the  distinguished-service  cross. 
Leading  three  companies  to  the  aid  of  a  surrounded 
battalion,  Captain  MacDougall  was  rendered  un- 
conscious by  a  shell  burst,  but,  upon  recovery,  re- 
fused treatment  until  properly  relieved.  Home  ad- 
dress, Detroit,  Mich. 

MAC  ELLIGOTT,  GEORGE  H.  .      .      . 

First  Lieutenant 

Deceased.  30th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Mezy,  France,  July  15,  1918. 
Although  mortally  wounded,  Lieutenant  MacElli- 
gott  remained  in  command  of  his  platoon,  under 


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direct  view  of  the  enemy  and  through  a  terrific 
bombardment,  until  he  died.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  S. 
Louise  MacElligott,  mother,  24  Willow  Avenue, 
West  Somerville.  Mass. 

MACFARLAND,  JAMES  ....  Captain 
Deceased.  113th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  the  Boisoisbois,  France,  Octo- 
ber 12-17,  1918.  Through  the  five  days  of  our  at- 
tack in  the  Boissoisbois,  Captain  Macfarland  had 
an  advance  dressing  station  in  the  woods,  under  con- 
stant shell  fire,  without  protection.  He  repeatedly 
exposed  himself  to  shell  fire  while  going  to  the  aid  of 
wounded.  His  gallant  example  assisted  greatly  in 
keeping  up  the  morale  of  the  troops  with  whom  he 
came  in  contact.  He  died  from  the  effects  of 
wounds  received  while  giving  aid  to  the  wounded. 
Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  James  Macfarland,  Burling- 
ton, N.  J. 

MAC  GUIRE,  EDWARD  A.  .  First  Lieutenant 
6th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  the  Bois  De  Chatillon,  France,  November 
5-9,  1918.  Having  developed  a  hernia  in  crossing 
the  Meuse  River,  Lieutenant  MacGuire  displayed 
remarkable  fortitude  and  devotion  to  duty  by  re- 
maining with  his  company  and  leading  it  into  ac- 
tion, reaching  his  objective  under  severe  machine- 
gun  and  shell  fire.  He  continued  with  his  command 
until  a  double  hernia  developed  from  strain  caused 
by  two  forced  marches  into  advanced  positions,  and 
he  was  ordered  to  the  rear.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Edward  MacGuire,  wife,  18  East  129th  Street,  New 
York  City. 

MAC  ISAAC,  DONALD  ....  Sergeant 
llth  Railway  Engineers.  When  the  unarmed 
working  party  of  which  he  was  a  member  was  un- 
expectedly attacked  at  Gouzeaucourt,  France,  No- 
vember 30,  1917,  he  displayed  extraordinary  hero- 
ism by  declining  to  take  advantage  of  shelter,  in 
going  back  into  the  barrage  to  assist  American  sol- 
diers of  another  unit,  and  returning  into  the  barrage 
a  second  time  to  search  for  wounded  British  soldiers. 
Home  address,  F.  J.  Mac  Isaac,  father,  18  East 
Forty-first  Street,  New  York  City. 

MAC  KALL,  MURRAY  R.  .  .  .  Captain 
4th  Engineers.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion west  of  Fismes,  France,  August  4-5, 1918.  Cap- 
tain MacKall  reconnoitered  a  section  of  the  River 
Vesle  in  advance  of  the  front  line  of  infantry  under 
continuous  fire  from  machine-guns  and  one-pound- 
ers. Proceeding  alone  for  about  one  kilometer 
along  the  stream,  despite  the  fact  that  German  ma- 
chine-guns were  located  near  the  opposite  bank,  he 
continued  his  reconnaissance  and  selected  several 
suitable  sites,  one  of  which  was  used  the  next  night. 
Captain  MacKall  guided  the  working  party  through 
the  enemy's  barrage.  Home  address,  Mrs.  M.  K. 
MacKall,  wife,  Enumclaw,  Wash. 

MACKAY,  DONALD  S.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
168th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Sergy,  France,  July  26-30,  1918.  In  an 
effort  to  locate  enemy  machine-gun  emplacements, 
Lieutenant  Mackay  constantly  exposed  himself  to 
enemy  fire,  and,  while  so  doing,  was  severely  wound- 
ed. During  the  entire  five  days  of  operations,  he  led 
a  scout  group  forward,  locating  nests  that  had  been 
stubbornly  resisting  the  progress  of  our  troops  and 
supplying  the  artillery  with  most  valuable  informa- 
tion, resulting  in  the  destruction  of  the  nests  Home 
address,  Miss  A.  Mackay,  sister,  St.  Albans,  Vt. 

MAC  LEOD,  NORMAN  D Major 

103d  Field  Artillery.  For  extraordinary  heroism 
in  action  at  Marcheville,  France,  September  26, 
1918.  While  acting  as  artillery  liaison  officer  he  dis- 
played remarkable  courage  and  judgment  under  ter- 


rific artillery  and  machine-gun  fire.  In  addition  to 
his  duties  as  liaison  officer  he  volunteered  and  took 
personal  command  of  a  detachment  of  infantrymen 
who  were  without  officers,  and  by  his  personal  brav- 
ery and  resourcefulness  successfully  withstood  a 
violent  counterattack  by  the  enemy.  Home  ad- 
dress, F.  N.  MacLeod,  290  Irving  Avenue, 
Providence,  R.  I. 

MAC  NAIR,  HUGH  W.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
U.  S.  Ambulance  Service,  Section  622.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  October  5,  1918,  at  Ostel 
(Aisne),  France.  Having  just  been  relieved  after  48 
hours  of  strenuous  duty,  he  volunteered  to  drive  an 
ambulance  to  an  advanced  regimental  post  under 
constant  and  intense  fire.  While  engaged  in  this 
dangerous  mission  he  suffered  a  wound  which  neces- 
sitated amputation  of  his  right  leg.  Home  address, 
Dr.  F.  W.  MacNair,  father,  314  College  Avenue, 
Houghton,  Mich. 

MAC  NAMEE,  FRANK  A.,  Jr.  First  Lieutenant 
101st  Field  Artillery,  26th  Division.  For  extraor- 
dinary heroism  in  action  in  the  Belleau  Woods, 
France,  July  19,  1918.  By  his  utter  disregard  of 
danger  he  inspired  great  confidence  in  his  men  dur- 
ing a  critical  period  by  three  times  going  into  a 
heavily  shelled  area  to  help  rescue  wounded.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Frank  A.  MacNamee,  mother, 
Albany,  N.  Y. 

MAC  NIDER,  HANFORD  .  .  .  Captain 
9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Medeah  Ferme,  France,  October  3-9,  1918. 
He  voluntarily  joined  an  attacking  battalion  on 
October  3,  and  accompanied  it  to  its  final  objectives. 
During  the  second  attack  on  the  same  day,  he  acted 
as  a  runner  through  heavy  artillery  and  machine- 
gun  fire.  He  visited  the  lines  both  night  and  day, 
where  the  fighting  was  most  severe.  When  higher 
authority  could  not  be  reached,  he  assumed  respon- 
sibilities, and  gave  the  necessary  orders  to  stabilize 
serious  situations.  When  new  and  untried  troops 
took  up  the  attack,  he  joined  their  forward  elements, 
determined  the  enemy  points  of  resistance  by  per- 
sonal reconnaissance,  uncovered  enemy  machine- 
gun  nests  and  supervised  their  destruction.  For  the 
following  act  of  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Remenauville,  France,  September  12,  1918,  Captain 
MacNider  is  awarded  an  oak  leaf  cluster  to  be  worn 
with  the  Distinguished  Service  Cross:  On  duty  as 
regimental  adjutant,  while  carrying  instructions  to 
the  assaulting  lines,  Captain  MacNider  found  the 
line  unable  to  advance  and  being  disorganized  by  a 
heavy  machine-gun  fire.  Running  forward  in  the 
face  of  the  fire,  this  officer  captured  a  German  ma- 
chine-gun, drove  off  the  crew,  reorganized  the  line 
on  that  flank,  and  thereby  enabled  the  advance  to 
continue.  Home  address,  Charles  H.  MacNider, 
father,  Mason  City,  Iowa. 

MAC  WILLIAM,  ALEXANDER  First  Sergeant 
313th  Machine-Gun  Battalion.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  Nantillois,  France,  Octo- 
ber 4-5,  1918.  Concealing  the  fact  that  he  was  se- 
verely wounded,  Sergeant  Mac  William  remained  on 
duty  until  the  afternoon  of  the  following  day.  While 
in  this  condition  he  went  to  the  aid  of  a  wounded 
comrade  and  brought  him  to  a  place  of  safety,  his 
route  being  subjected  to  a  concentrated  artillery 
bombardment.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Hellen  Mac- 
William,  mother,  12020  Wade  Park  Avenue,  Cleve- 
land, Ohio. 

MC  ADAMS,  HOWARD  R.  .  .  .  Captain 
7th  Engineers.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Drieulles,  France,  November  4-5,  1918. 
Although  severely  wounded,  Captain  McAdams 
remained  on  duty  directing  the  construction  of  a 
pontoon  bridge  across  the  Meuse  River  under  heavy 
shell  and  machine-gun  fire.  Home  address,  George 
W.  McAdams,  Eveleth,  Minn. 


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MC  AFEE,  JOHN  W Corporal 

Deceased.  Company  D,  356th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Pouilly,  France, 
November  8, 1918.  While  a  member  of  a  patrol  sent 
out  to  reconnoiter  the  banks  of  the  Meuse  River, 
and  when  all  means  of  crossing  the  river  had  been 
destroyed,  Corporal  McAfee,  with  another  soldier, 
volunteered  to  swim  across,  though  the  other  side 
was  held  in  force  by  the  enemy.  Before  reaching 
the  opposite  bank,  he  was  seized  with  a  cramp, 
caused  by  the  extremely  low  temperature  of  the 
water,  and  was  drowned.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Oliver 
P.  McAfee,  mother,  Gallatin,  Mo. 

MC  ALEXANDER,  ULYSSES  G.     .      .      . 

.'....  Brigadier  General 
38th  Infantry,  3d  Division.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Jaulgonne,  France,  July  22, 
1918.  As  a  colonel,  commanding  the  38th  infantry, 
he  displayed  exceptional  gallantry  when  his  regi- 
ment, attacking  without  support  on  either  flank, 
was  stopped  by  severe  machine-gun  and  artillery  fire, 
by  going  ahead  of  the  most  advanced  elements  of  his 
command,  and  in  full  view  of  the  enemy,  leading  his 
men  by  force  of  his  own  example  to  the  successful 
assault  of  Jaulgonne  and  the  adjoining  heights. 
Later  in  the  day,  when  progress  was  again  checked, 
he  personally  reconnoitered  to  within  50  yards  of 
hostile  machine-gun  nests,  and  through  information 
thus  obtained,  was  enabled  to  hold  an  advanced 
position,  with  both  flanks  exposed,  for  more  than  36 
hours.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Ulysses  G.  McAlexan- 
der,  wife,  Santa  Monica,  Calif. 

MC  ANDREWS,  EDWARD  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Deceased.  Company  B,  12th  Machine-Gun  Bat- 
talion. For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
the  Bois  des  Ogons,  France,  September  30,  1918. 
Exposing  himself  fearlessly  to  enfilading  machine- 
gun  fire  from  the  enemy,  Sergeant  McAndrews 
directed  the  placing  of  the  guns  of  his  section  in  such 
positions  as  to  protect  the  advance  of  the  infantry, 
and,  in  so  doing,  was  fatally  wounded.  Despite  the 
fact  that  one-half  of  his  body  was  paralyzed  as  a 
result  of  his  injury,  he  insisted  upon  remaining  in 
command  of  his  section  until  the  action  was  over. 
He  died  in  a  field  hospital  shortly  after  being  evacu- 
ated. Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Charles  Weyl,  mother, 
4751  West  Austin  Avenue,  Chicago,  111. 

MC  ARDLE,  ALBERT  H Private 

103d  Ambulance  Company,  101st  Sanitary  Train. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  east  of  Belleau 
Woods,  July  18,  1918.  While  giving  first  aid  to  a 
wounded  soldier  who  had  fallen  in  a  wheat  field  in 
range  of  enemy  fire  he  received  two  machine-gun 
bullets  through  the  thigh.  In  spite  of  his  injury  he 
continued  at  work  until  the  soldier's  wounds  had 
been  properly  dressed  and  endeavored  to  carry  him 
out  of  danger,  but  fell  exhausted  from  loss  of  blood. 
Home  address,  James  McArdle,  father,  20  Havre 
Street,  East  Boston,  Mass. 

MC  ARTY,  ARNOT  L Private 

Company  D,  59th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  la  Cote  Lemont, 
France,  October  3,  and  the  Bois  de  Fay,  France, 
October  9,  1918.  On  October  3,  while  acting 
in  the  capacity  of  company  runner,  Private  Mc- 
Arty  carried  messages  to  two  platoons  of  his  com- 
pany, through  a  heavy  fire  of  machine  guns  and 
snipers.  He  successfully  delivered  the  messages, 
after  crawling  for  a  distance  of  400  yards.  On  Oc- 
tober 9,  in  company  with  one  other  runner,  he  deliv- 
ered messages  to  a  platoon  which  was  engaged  in 
combat  liaison  duty  in  the  Bois  de  Fay,  passing 
through  a  severe  artillery  fire  while  in  the  execution 
of  this  mission.  Home  address,  Frank  McArty, 
father,  Enfield,  111. 

MCAULIFFE,  DANIEL  C.      .      .      .       Corporal 
Company  M,  16th  Infantry.    For  extraordinary 


heroism  in  action  in  the  Argonne  Forest,  France, 
October  4,  1918.  Leading  his  squad  on  enemy  ma- 
chine-gun nests  which  had  been  inflicting  severe 
casualties  on  his  platoon,  Corporal  McAuliffe  open- 
ed an  effective  bombing  attack  on  the  nests;  and, 
although  severely  wounded,  he  remained  in  com- 
mand until  the  strong  point  was  reduced.  Home  ad- 
dress, Charles  J.  McAuliffe,  father,  936  Hornet 
Street,  Butte,  Mont. 

MCAULIFFE,  MICHAEL  J.  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Company  D,  165th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Landres-et-St.  Georges, 
France,  October  15,  1918.  Volunteering  for  the  mis- 
sions, he  exposed  himself  in  the  open  to  heavy  shell 
and  machine-gun  fire,  to  obtain  ammunition  for  his 
company,  after  all  9n  hand  had  been  exhausted. 
He  made  repeated  trips  over  the  battlefield,  gather- 
ing ammunition  from  the  bodies  of  the  dead,  until 
his  entire  company  had  been  supplied.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Mary  E.  Swanson,  sister,  Brooklyn, 
N.Y. 

MCBREEN,  LEON Private 

Company  M,  131st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  Meuse-Argonne,  France.  Sep- 
tember 26,  1918.  With  three  other  soldiers,  he 
crawled  across  an  open  field  for  two  hundred  yards, 
subjected  the  while  to  intense  artillery  and  machine- 
gun  fire,  to  execute  a  flank  attack  upon  three  ma- 
chine-gun emplacements  which  were  holding  up  our 
advance.  The  enemy  positions  were  silenced,  seven 
of  the  crew  being  killed  and  23  made  prisoners. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Alice  H.  McBreen,  mother, 
Geneve,  111. 

MC  BRIDE,  EMMETT  ....  Sergeant 
Company  I,  61st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Dun-sur- Meuse,  France, 
November  5,  1918.  At  a  critical  time,  when  the  ad- 
vance across  the  Meuse  was  being  held  up  by  en- 
emy fire,  Sergeant  McBride  displayed  exceptional 
bravery  in  crossing  a  damaged  pontoon  bridge 
under  terrific  artillery  and  machine-gun  fire,  clear- 
ing the  bridge-head  of  the  enemy  and  protecting  it. 
After  crossing  the  Canal,  he  displayed  great  bravery 
in  flanking  a  machine-gun  nest  single-handed,  kill- 
ing two  of  the  gunners  and  thereby  enabling  his 
company  to  advance.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Theresa 
Hampton,  sister,  R.  F.  D.  3,  Brookline,  Mo. 

MC  BRIDE,  FRANK  .  .  .  First  Sergeant 
Company  A,  9th  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  at  Paroy,  France, 
July  14-15,  1918.  Upon  his  own  initiative,  Sergeant 
McBride  left  his  dugout  under  heavy  shell  fire,  and 
proceeded  200  yards  to  a  house  where  an  officer  and 
another  soldier  were  lying  severely  wounded.  After 
administering  first  aid  to  them,  he  remained  with 
them  until  they  were  evacuated.  Next  of  kin, 
Mrs.  Frank  McBride,  1004  Ogden  Avenue,  Bronx, 
New  York  City. 

MC  CAIN,  ARTHUR  J.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Headquarters  Detachment,  79th  Division.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Montfaucon, 
France,  September  28-30,  1918.  While  acting  as  a 
division  observer  Private  McCain  remained  con- 
stantly on  duty  for  several  days  in  a  building  on  the 
heights  of  Montfaucon.  While  in  the  building  por- 
tions of  it  were  destroyed  by  direct  artillery  fire,  and 
hospital  shelling  was  such  that  other  observers  lo- 
cated in  the  same  building  withdrew  to  a  safer 
place.  Private  McCain,  however,  remained  con- 
stantly at  his  post  of  duty  and  obtained  important 
information.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Margaret  Mc- 
Cain, mother,  224  Third  Avenue,  Southeast,  Water- 
town.  S.  D. 

MC  CALL,  ANDY Privat 

Deceased.  Machine  Gun  Company,  370th  In- 
fantry. For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 


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Ferme  de  la  Riviere,  France,  September  30,  1918. 
Although  relieved  on  the  previous  night,  Private 
McCall  willingly  agreed  to  substitute  for  a  sick 
comrade,  returning  the  following  day  to  his  danger- 
ous post  as  advance  machine-gunner.  During  a 
heavy  shelling  of  his  position  Private  McCall  was 
killed.  Next  of  kin,  Sylvia  McCall,  mother,  3302 
Turnal  Street,  Houston,  Texas. 

MC  CALLISTER,  JOSEPH  A.  .  .  Corporal 
Company  H,  307th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Chateau  du  Diable,  near 
Fismes,  France,  August  27,  1918.  He  personally 
led  his  squad  in  an  attempt  to  capture  an  enemy 
machine-gun,  and  after  all  of  his  men  had  been 
wounded  and  he  himself  severely  wounded  he  with- 
drew, and,  collecting  other  men,  advanced  three 
times  to  the  attack,  finally  capturing  the  gun  and 
driving  off  or  killing  its  crew.  Home  address.  Jos- 
eph J.  McCallister,  father,  281  Lefferts  Avenue, 
Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 


MC  CANN,  KENNETH  M. 


Corporal 


Company  O,  102d  Field  Signal  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Mount  Kem- 
mel,  Belgium,  August  29-31,  1918.  Corporal  Mc- 
Cann, a  signalman,  worked  continuously  for  72  hours 
without  relief  through  repeated  gas  bombardments. 
When  the  forward  lines  were  cut  by  shell  fire,  he 
personally  directed  the  running  of  a  new  line  under 
a  heavy  shell  and  machine-gun  fire.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Mary  E.  McCann,  mother,  33  Beekman  Place, 
New  York  City. 

MC  CANN,  WALTER  J.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Medical  Detachment,  104th  Infantry.  During 
the  action  of  April  10,  1918,  he  displayed  conspicu- 
ous gallantry  by  leaving  shelter  and  running 
through  a  heavily  shelled  area  to  pick  up  a  wounded 
soldier  and  carry  him  unaided  and  at  great  personal 
risk  to  a  dressing  station.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Anna  McCann,  mother,  48  Sheldon  Street,  Spring- 
field, Mass. 

MC  CARTHY,  CHARLES  A.  ...  Private 
Company  B,  2d  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Fleville, 
France,  October  5,  1918.  With  the  assistance  of  one 
other  soldier.  Private  McCarthy  entered  a  wood 
where  three  machine  guns  were  holding  up  our  at- 
tack and,  under  unusually  heavy  artillery  and  ma- 
chine-gun fire,  knocked  one  of  the  guns  out  and 
rushed  the  second  single-handed.  With  the  assist- 
ance of  the  other  soldier,  he  then  succeeded  in  cap- 
turing about  20  prisoners  who  were  in  or  near  the 
machine-gun  nest.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Elmer 
Keith,  Kennewick,  Wash. 

MC  CARTHY.  MICHAEL  P.  ...  Sergeant 
Company  C,  124th  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Butgneville, 
France,  November  11,  1918.  When  violent  ma- 
chine-gun fire  had  forced  his  company  to  take  shel- 
ter, Sergeant  McCarthy,  with  another  soldier,  brav- 
ed the  direct  and  short-range  fire,  by  voluntarily 
going  forward  and  rescuing  a  wounded  officer,  carry- 
ing him  back  to  a  place  of  safety.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Mary  McCarthy,  mother,  218  East  Lawrence 
Avenue,  Springfield,  111. 


MC  CARTHY,  WILLIAM 


Private 


Company  C,  165th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Ferme  de  Meurcy,  near  Villers- 
sur-Fere,  France,  July  29,  1918.  After  having  been 
wounded  and  ordered  from  the  field,  he  went  out  in- 
to an  area  that  was  under  accurate  enemy  machine- 
gun  fire  and  the  fire  of  our  own  artillery  barrage, 
gave  first  aid  to  a  wounded  comrade,  and  carried 
him  back  to  the  dressing  station.  Home  address, 
Martin  McCarthy,  New  York  City. 


MC  CAULEY,  PHILIP  J Captain 

Battery  C,  151st  Field  Artillery.  He  displayed 
great  presence  of  mind,  promptness  and  unusual 
courage  in  conducting  the  operations  of  Battery  C, 
151st  Field  Artillery,  after  be  ng  twice  wounded 
and  under  exceptionally  difficult  conditions,  due 
to  accurately  adjusted  shell  fire  near  Pexonne, 
France,  March  5.  1918.  His  fortitude  aided  materi- 
ally in  the  success  of  the  command.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Philip  J.  McCauley,  wife,  266  Nelson 
Avenue,  St.  Paul,  Minn. 

MC  CELVEY,  GEORGE  C.  .  First  Lieutenant 
47th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  St.  Thibaut,  France,  August  7-9,  1918. 
Lieutenant  McCelvey  stood  in  the  swift  current  of 
the  Vesle  River  and  helped  the  men  of  three  pla- 
toons across.  He  was  pulled  into  the  river  twice  by 
drowning  men,  but  each  time  succeeding  in  bringing 
them  ashore.  On  succeeding  days  he  was  conspicu- 
ously present  in  places  of  danger,  setting  a  splendid 
example  to  his  command.  Home  address,  P.  L. 
McCelvey,  father,  Mount  Carmel,  S.  C. 

MC  CLELLAND,  ARNO  S.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
47th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion at  Sergy,  France,  August  1,  1918.  This  officer 
fearlessly  led  his  platoon  in  locating  and  successfully 
attacking  German  machine  guns,  thereby  facilitating 
the  advance  of  his  company.  He  also  led  a  combat 
patrol  in  front  of  his  position  for  the  purpose  of  driv- 
ing out  hostile  snipers.  Later,  when  his  company 
was  forced  to  retire  to  a  more  sheltered  zone,  Lieut- 
enant McClellan,  with  one  soldier,  remained  in  an 
exposed  position  and  rendered  valuable  service  by 
covering  the  withdrawal  with  accurate  fire  from  an 
automatic  rifle.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Cora  Alta  Mc- 
Clelland, wife,  Harveys,  Green  County,  Pa. 

MC  CLELLAND,  LEE  R Sergeant 

Medical  Detachment,  371st  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Ardeuil,  France, 
September  30,  1918.  While  administering  first-aid 
treatment  to  wounded  soldiers  on  the  field  Sergeant 
McClelland  received  a  painful  wound  on  the  leg,  but 
without  mentioning  his  injury  he  remained  on  duty 
caring  for  the  wounded  under  shell  fire  until  the 
regiment  was  relieved.  Home  address,  Maria  Mc- 
Clelland, mother,  Laurinburg,  N.  C. 

MC  CLENDON,  JOEL  H.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  Pilot;  John  W.  Jordan,  second  lieut- 
enant, 7th  Field  Artillery,  observer;  Roger  W. 
Hitchcock,  second  lieutenant,  pilot;  James  S.  D. 
Burns,  deceased  second  lieutenant,  165th  Infantry, 
observer;  Louis  G.  Bernheimer,  first  lieutenant, 
pilot;  Charles  W.  Plummer,  deceased,  second  lieut- 
enant, 101st  Field  Artillery,  observer;  Philip  R. 
Babcock,  first  lieutenant,  pilot:  and  Joseph  A. 
Palmer,  second  lieutenant,  15th  Field  Artillery,  ob- 
server. All  of  these  men  were  attached  to  the  88th 
Aero  Squadron,  Air  Service.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Fismes,  France,  August  11, 
1918.  Under  the  protection  of  three  pursuit  planes, 
each  carrying  a  pilot  and  an  observer,  Lieutenants 
Bernheimer  and  Jordan,  in  charge  of  a  photo  plane, 
carried  out  successfully  a  hazardous  photographic 
mission  over  the  enemy's  lines  to  the  River  Aisne. 
The  four  American  ships  were  attacked  by  12  enemy 
battle  planes.  Lieutenant  Bernheimer,  by  coolly 
and  skillfully  maneuvering  his  ship,  and  Lieutenant 
Jordan,  by  accurate  operation  of  his  machine  gun, 
in  spite  of  wounds  in  the  shoulder  and  leg,  aided 
materially  in  the  victory  which  came  to  the  Ameri- 
can ships,  and  returned  safely  with  36  valuable 
photographs.  The  pursuit  plane  operated  by 
Lieutenants  Hitchcock  and  Burns  was  disabled 
while  these  two  officers  were  fighting  effectively. 
Lieutenant  Burns  was  mortally  wounded  and  his 
body  jammed  the  controls.  After  a  headlong  fall  of 
2,500  meters,  Lieutenant  Hitchcock  succeeded  in 


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regaining  control  of  this  plane  and  piloted  it  back  to 
his  airdrome.  Lieutenants  McClendon  and  Plum- 
mer  were  shot  down  and  killed  after  a  vigorous  com- 
bat with  five  of  the  enemy's  planes.  Lieutenants 
Babcock  and  Palmer,  by  gallant  and  skillful  fight- 
ing, aided  in  driving  off  the  German  planes  and  were 
materially  responsible  for  the  successful  execution 
of  the  photographic  mission.  Next  of  kin,  J.  W. 
McClendon,  father,  Farmers  Branch,  Texas. 

MC  CLEUR,  EDWIN  A.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Tank  Corps.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Jonville,  France,  September  14,  1918. 
Commanding  a  reconnaissance  patrol  of  three  tanks, 
Lieutenant  McCleur  put  to  rout  a  company  of  Ger- 
man infantry,  four  pieces  of  artillery  and  destroyed 
eight  machine  guns.  His  action  was  eight  kilo- 
meters in  advance  of  our  front  lines.  For  the  fol- 
lowing acts  of  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Baisedemontrebeau,  France,  September  28,  1918, 
a  bar,  to  be  worn  with  the  Distinguished  Service 
Cross,  is  awarded  Lieutenant  McCleur:  In  the  at- 
tack on  the  woods,  Lieutenant  McCleur  led  his  tank 
patrol  on  foot  through  dense  wooded  territory  and 
in  the  face  of  intense  fire.  He  was  two  kilometers 
in  advance  of  the  infantry  front  line  during  this  ex- 
ploit. Home  address,  E.  B.  McCleur,  father,  Bon- 
air,  Va. 

MC  CLOUD,  JAMES  M Major 

Deceased.  26th  Infantry.  After  being  wounded 
twice  during  an  advance  by  his  battalion  on  a  ma- 
chine-gun nest  near  Soissons,  France,  July  19,  1918, 
he  continued  in  the  attack  until  killed.  Next  of  kin, 
Mrs.  Dolly  McCloud,  21  Martindale  Road,  Bel- 
ham,  London,  S.  W.,  England. 

MC  CLURE,  HERBERT  C  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Battery  E,  129th  Field  Artillery.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  Cheppy,  France, 
September  27,  1918.  Sergeant  McClure,  although 
wounded  by  shell  fire  while  manning  a  captured 
German  Gun  with  a  detail  of  cannoneers,  remained 
at  his  post  until  relieved,  when  he  returned  to  his 
battery,  keeping  his  gun  in  action  until  ordered  to 
the  Field  Hospital  by  his  battery  commander. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  W.  F.  Williams,  sister,  1102 
South  Woodland  Street,  Independence,  Mo. 

MC  CLURE,  LOWE  A.  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
61st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion in  the  Bois-de-Pultiere,  France,  October  14, 
1918,  and  during  the  Meuse  offensive,  November  5, 
1918.  Lieutenant  Colonel  McClure,  commanding 
the  3d  Battalion,  organized  his  companies  and  dir- 
ected their  disposition  while  constantly  under  fire. 
At  the  crossing  of  the  Meuse  November  5  he  organ- 
ized his  battalion  for  the  attack  on  Hill  292,  and 
under  direct  enemy  fire,  made  a  reconnaissance 
which  enabled  him  to  capture  Hill  292,  with  more 
than  100  prisoners  and  50  machine  guns,  without 
casualty.  Home  address,  B.  H.  McClure,  father, 
Carson  City,  Nev. 

MC  CLUSKY,  ROSS Corporal 

Deceased.  Company  H,  53d  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Landersbach, 
Gerardmer  Sector,  Alsace,  October  4,  1918.  He  was 
a  member  of  a  party  of  50  attacked  by  an  enemy 
raiding  party  consisting  of  about  300  storm  troops. 
Although  fatally  wounded  en  route  to  his  post  from 
his  dugout,  he  did  not  falter,  and,  despite  a  heavy 
bombardment,  took  up  his  position  and  continued 
to  fight  until  the  enemy  was  repulsed.  He  imbued 
his  men  with  such  fighting  spirit  that,  although 
greatly  outnumbered,  they  fought  until  the  enemy 
was  decisively  beaten.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Gertrude 
McClusky,  mother,  Eau  Claire,  Wis. 


France,  July  23,  1918.  On  duty  as  a  runner,  he  vol- 
unteered to  re-establish  liaison  with  the  French  unit, 
to  which  his  company  was  attached,  after  several 
officers  and  men  had  failed  in  the  attempt.  He 
performed  the  mission  successfully,  although  ex- 
posed to  heavy  fire.  Though  knocked  down  and 
temporarily  stunned  by  the  explosion  of  a  shell,  he 
accomplished  a  second  dangerous  mission,  remain- 
ing on  duty  until  ordered  to  the  rear.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Mary  McCollum,  mother,  60  Vine 
Street,  Springfield,  Mass. 

MC  COMB,  ROY  E  ......        Sergeant 

Deceased.  Machine  Gun  C9mpany,  356th  In- 
fantry. For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  in  the 
Foret  De  Jaulnay,  France,  November  4,  1918. 
Sergeant  McComb  led  a  section  of  machine  guns 
with  great  courage,  under  heavy  enemy  artillery 
and  machine-gun  fire,  silencing  three  hostile  ma- 
chine-gun nests.  Repeatedly  exposing  himself  in 
order  to  get  the  maximum  fire  effect,  this  soldier  was 
fatally  wounded  and  died  the  same  day.  Next  of 
kin,  Mrs.  Ruth  A.  McComb,  wife,  Cameron,  Mo. 

MC  COMBS,  SHERMAN  B.  .  .  .  Mechanic 
Company  F,  138th  Infantry.  When  volunteers 
were  called  for  to  ascertain  the  location  of  the  re- 
giment on  the  left  of  his  own,  Mechanic  McCombs 
immediately  responded,  and,  passing  through  direct 
machine-gun  and  artillery  fire,  accomplished  this 
dangerous  mission  with  complete  success.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  S.  Rader,  mother,  617.  Hillsboro 
Avenue,  Edwardsville,  111. 

MCCONNELL,  JAMES  B.  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  4th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  les  Franquete  Farm,  France, 
July  23,  1918.  He  continued  in  command  of  his 
platoon  after  having  part  of  his  face  shot  away  by  a 
machine-gun  bullet.  He  later  died  of  his  wound. 
Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Susan  S.  McConnell,  wife,  303 
Walnut  Street,  Marshall,  111. 

MC  CONNELL,  WILLIAM  O.  .  .  .  Private 
Deceased.  Company  I,  26th  Infantry.  After 
being  wounded  on  July  18,  1918,  near  Soissons, 
France,  he  continued  to  act  as  a  runner  for  his  com- 
pany under  fire  during  its  three-day  advance  until 
killed,  July  21,  1918.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs  W.  W.  Mc- 
Connell, mother,  Colorado  Springs,  Colo. 


MC  COLLUM,  JOSEPH 


Wagoner 


Company  B,  10th  Machine  Gun  Battalion.    For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  Roi, 


MC  CORMACK,  ALPHONSUS  L.         .      .      . 

.....  Second  Lieutenant 
16th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion at  Moleville  Farm,  France,  October  15,  1918. 
Lieutenant  McCormack  continued  in  the  advance 
after  being  wounded  by  machine-gun  fire,  taking 
command  of  his  company  and  leading  it  until  weak- 
ness from  his  wounds  necessitated  his  evacuation. 
His  gallantry  inspired  his  men  to  successfully  com- 
bat. Home  address,  Charles  J.  McCormack,  70 
Clarkson  Street,  Boston,  Mass. 

MCCORMICK,  CHRISTIE  F.  .  .  Captain 
Company  F,  132d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Consenboye,  France,  Octo- 
ber 9,  1918.  Surrounded  by  the  enemy  and  unable 
to  communicate  with  the  rest  of  his  regiment,  Cap- 
tain McCormick,  with  only  five  men,  maintained  an 
advanced  position  against  a  counter-attack  by  pick- 
ed enemy  storm  troops,  remaining  in  this  perilous 
place  throughout  the  night  under  terrific  fire  of 
enemy  artillery  and  machine  guns  until  the  arrival 
of  supporting  troops  next  day.  Home  address,  E. 
V.  McCormick,  father,  816  Maple  Street,  Alva, 
Okla. 

MC  CORMICK,  CLARK  T.     .      .      .       Sergeant 

Company  L,  23d  Infantry.     For  extraordinary 

heroism  in   action   near   the   Cote   De   Chatillon, 

France,  November  1,  1918.     Sergeant  McCormick 


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displayed  exceptional  bravery  in  voluntarily  lead- 
ing his  platoon  into  a  thick  wood,  capturing  twelve 
prisoners  and  two  machine  guns,  which  had  been 
causing  us  heavy  loss.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Capi- 
tola  Rogers,  sister,  105  South  Fourteenth  Street, 
Saginaw,  Mich. 

MCCOWIN,  ELMER Private 

Company  K,  369th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Ripont  Swamp,  France,  Sep- 
tember 26,  1918.  While  passing  through  a  swamp 
where  most  of  the  platoon  was  wounded,  Private 
McCowin  dressed  the  wounds  of  several  of  his  com- 
rades, and  after  reaching  the  shelter  of  a  hill  beyond 
returned  repeatedly  and  assisted  many  of  his  com- 
rades to  a  place  of  safety.  He  also  carried  messages 
through  shell  and  machine-gun  fire  after  being  sev- 
erely gassed.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Mattie  John- 
son, friend,  New  York  City. 

MC  COY,  CHARLES  A Corporal 

Company  I,  26th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Verdun,  France,  October  5, 
1918.  Even  though  he  himself  was  suffering  from 
wounds,  Corporal  McCoy  refused  evacuation,  but 
after  all  superiors  of  his  company  had  become  casu- 
alties, he  assumed  command,  reorganizing  the  forc- 
es and  consolidating  the  position,  working  in  the 
face  of  murderous  machine-gun  fire.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Charles  A.  McCoy,  wife,  461  Carey  Avenue, 
West  New  Brighton,  Staten  Island,  N.  Y. 

MC  COY,  CHARLES  T Private 

Headquarters  Company,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M« 
C.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  St. 
Etienne,  France,  October  4-6,  1918.  Engaged  as  a 
runner,  Private  McCoy  demonstrated  the  highest 
courage  in  carrying  messages  over  hazardous  terri- 
tory under  constant  shell  and  machine-gun  fire. 
Home  address,  Nathan  McCoy,  father,  Louisburg, 
Kans. 

MCCOY,  JAMES Captain 

Deceased.  U.  S.  M.  C.  Killed  in  action  at  Cha- 
teau-Thierry, France,  June  6,  1918.  He  gave  the 
supreme  proof  of  that  extraordinary  heroism  which 
will  serve  as  an  example  to  hitherto  untried  troops. 
Next  of  kin,  Miss  Mabel  M.  Davol,  niece,  135 
Buffinton  Street,  Fall  River,  Mass. 

MC  COY,  PETE Private 

Company  B,  120th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt,  France,  Septem- 
ber 29,  1918.  Unexpectedly  encountering  seven  of 
the  enemy,  Private  McCoy,  single-handed,  killed 
them  all  with  his  bayonet  and  a  hand  grenade.  As  a 
result  of  this  feat  he  captured  four  machine-gun 
emplacements  and  took  17  prisoners  out  of  a  dugout 
near  by.  Upon  advancing  further  he  found  a 
wounded  officer,  whom  he  sent  to  the  rear  in  charge 
of  another  soldier,  and  continued  on  to  the  objective. 
Home  address,  Harrison  McCoy,  father,  Thomas, 
Ky. 

MC  CRUDDEN,  JAMES  F Private 

Company  M,  312th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Grand-Pr6,  France,  October 
26,  1918.  Acting  on  his  own  initiative,  after  all  run- 
ners had  failed  to  deliver  a  message,  Private  Mc- 
Crudden  carried  a  message  through  an  intense  ma- 
chine-gun fire  for  the  captain  of  his  company.  Upon 
reaching  the  company  he  found  that  the  captain  had 
been  killed  and  immediately  returned  through  the 
same  sweeping  fire  to  report  the  fact.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Francais  McCrudden,  mother,  2  Mo- 
quette  Road,  Yonkers,  N.  Y. 

MC  CUNN,  WALTER  T.   .    Private  (First  Class) 
Medical  Detachment,  303d  Engineers.    For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  Thiaucourt,  France, 


September  29,  1918.  Private  McCunn  was  admin- 
istering first  aid  to  two  wounded  comrades  in  No 
Man's  Land,  under  heavy  shell  fire,  when  an  explod- 
ing shell  killed  both  of  the  wounded,  rendering  him 
unconscious  for  more  than  an  hour.  Upon  his  re- 
covery, he  remained  at  his  post,  administering 
treatment  to  others.  Home  address,  John  N.  Mc- 
Cunn, father,  American  Consul,  45  Renfield  Street, 
Glasgow,  Scotland. 

MC  DADE,  WILLIAM  J Sergeant 

Company  B,  117th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Geneve,  France,  October  8, 
1918.  While  advancing  with  his  platoon  on  the 
morning  of  October  8,  Sergeant  MoDade  was  ser- 
iously wounded  in  the  hip,  but  insisted  upon  remain- 
ing with  his  platoon.  He  was  again  wounded  twice 
by  machine-gun  fire,  but  continued  to  the  objective, 
where  he  materially  aided  in  consolidating  the  posi- 
tion. He  was  then  ordered  to  the  aid  station  by  his 
commanding  officer,  and  was  later  evacuated  to  the 
hospital.  Home  address,  Fletcher  R.  McDade, 
brother,  Lenoir,  N.  C. 

MC  DANIEL,  LEE  B. Sergeant 

Deceased.  353d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  Bois  de  Bantheville,  France, 
October  23,  1918.  Sergeant  McDaniel  led  his  pla- 
toon with  great  bravery  and  coolness  against  clev- 
erly concealed  machine-guns  until  he  fell  severely 
wounded.  Next  of  kin,  C.  J.  Boyd,  uncle,  Colum- 
bus, Kan. 

MC  DANIELS,  JOHN   R Corporal 

Company  M,  358th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Vilcey,  France,  September  12, 
1918.  When  his  group  had  been  halted  by  fire  from 
enemy  snipers,  Corporal  McDaniel,  voluntarily  ex- 
posed himself  by  standing  in  the  open  under  fire,  shot 
down  three  of  the  snipers  from  one  tree  and  two 
from  another.  Home  address,  Washington,  D.  C. 

MC  DERMOTT,  CLEVELAND  W. 

Second  Lieutenant 

Air  service,  147th  Aero  Squadron.  For  extraor- 
dinary heroism  in  action  near  Bantheville,  France, 
October  18,  1918.  In  starting  on  a  patrol  mission 
Lieutenant  McDermott  was  delayed  by  motor  trou- 
ble. Unable  to  overtake  the  other  machines,  he  con- 
tinued on  alone.  Sighting  an  enemy  Fokker,  he  im- 
mediately gave  chase,  and  despite  its  effort  to  es- 
cape, succeeded  in  shooting  it  down.  Six  Fokkers 
then  suddenly  attacked  him,  and  though  he  was  out- 
numbered and  blinded  by  the  sun,  he  shot  down  one 
of  them  and  scattered  the  others.  In  the  midst  of 
this  combat  his  motor  stopped,  and  he  was  forced  to 
glide  into  friendly  territory.  Home  address,  John 
McDermott,  father,  209  Jackson  Street,  Syracuse, 

MC  DERMOTT,  FRANCIS  P.     ... 

.      .      .  Sergeant  (First  Class) 

Sanitary  Service  Unit  524.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Fismes,  France,  August  8, 
1918.  Sergeant  McDermott  remained  on  duty  for 
30  hours,  guiding  and  directing  the  ambulances  to 
and  from  the  most  advanced  points.  He  volun- 
teered and  acted  as  stretcher  bearer  in  full  view  of 
the  enemy  and  under  heavy  machine-gun  fire.  At 
one  point  he  cleared  the  road  of  debris,  under  ma- 
chine-gun fire,  and  guided  ambulances  to  the  wound- 
ed. Home  address,  James  J.  McDermott,  Houtz- 
dale,  Pa. 

MC  DERMOTT,  MORGAN  B.  .  First  Lieutenant 
7th  Engineers  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Cunel,  France,  October  20,  1918.  Accom- 
panied by  a  soldier,  he  made  a  reconnaissance  with- 
in the  German  lines  and  captured  a  machine-gun. 


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Under  heavy  machine-gun  fire  he  gave  first-aid 
treatment  to  a  wounded  soldier  and  continued  on  hia 
mission  until  he  was  himself  severely  wounded. 
Home  address,  William  McDermott,  father,  236 
Scott  Street,  Tucson,  Ariz. 

MC  DEVITT,  JAMES  A.  .  First  Lieutenant 
Air  Service.  U.  S.  A.  For  repeated  acts  of  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  Mamey  and  Cu;sy, 
France/September  15  and  October  5  and  6.  1918. 
On  September  15,  while  performing  an  important 
mission,  Lieutenant  McDevitt's  balloon  was  at- 
tacked and  riddled  by  an  enemy  plane  firing  in- 
cendiary bullets.  He  stuck  to  his  post  and  gathered 
valuable  information.  On  October  5  he  was  again 
attacked  by  several  planes  and  the  basket  was  set 
afire  by  incendiary  bullets.  While  descending  he 
was  fired  upon  and  hi?  parachute  was  hit  many 
times;  he,  nevertheless,  insisted  upon  returning 
to  the  air.  On  October  6  he  was  attacked  and  his 
balloon  was  riddled  with  bullets.  Again,  on  the 
same  day,  he  was  attacked  by  several  enemy 
planes;  he  remained  with  his  balloon  until  it  came 
down  in  flames;  he  then  resumed  his  post  in  a  new 
balloon  Home  address,  Mrs.  James  McDevitt, 
mother,  1114  Yale  Avenue,  Cincinnati.  Ohio. 

MC  DONALD,  DOUGLAS  ....  Private 
Deceased.  Company  G,  7th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Cupel,  France, 
October  11,  1918.  While  acting  as  a  litter  bearer, 
Private  McDonald  was  painfully  wounded  in  the 
hand  by  a  machine-gun  bullet,  but  refused  to  go  to 
a  dressing  station,  continuing  to  administer  first 
aid  to  wounded  under  constant  machine-gun  and 
shell  fire.  On  one  occasion  when  a  comrade  had 
been  buried  by  an  exploding  shell,  Private  Mc- 
Donald rushed  two  hundred  yards  into  the  open  and 
worked  under  heavy  fire  at  rescuing  him.  He  was 
later  killed  by  shell  fire  while  giving  aid  to  a  wound- 
ed man.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Garrick  McDonald, 
mother,  Johns  Station,  N.  C. 

MC  DONALD,  GEORGE  T.  .  .  .  Corporal 
Company  E,  311th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Grand-Pr4,  France,  Novem- 
ber 1,  1918.  While  accompanying  a  separated  de- 
tachment Corporal  McDonald  voluntarily  entered  a 
dense  woods,  infested  with  snipers  and  machine- 
guns,  to  locate  the  main  body  of  his  company.  The 
success  of  this  mission  enabled  the  lost  detachment 
to  occupy  their  position  with  the  company.  During 
the  entire  action  of  his  company,  Corporal  McDon- 
ald was  forever  eager,  in  his  capacity  as  runner,  to 
assume  the  most  hazardous  risks  to  maintain  liaison 
between  units.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary  E.  Mc- 
Donald, mother,  412  West  Ferry  Street,  Buffalo, 
N.Y. 

MC  DONALD,  JAMES     .     .  First  Sergeant 

Company  K.  125th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Sergy,  France,  July  31.  1918. 
After  his  platoon  commander  had  fallen  wounded  at 
the  beginning  of  the  advance,  and  the  platoon  was 
becominc  demoralized  under  intense  machine  gun 
and  artillery  fire.  Sergeant  McDonald  assumed  com- 
mand, steadied  his  men,  and  led  them  in  a  success- 
ful attack  in  a  further  advance  of  150  yards,  gaining 
an  important  objective  and  strengthening  the  de- 
fense of  the  captured  position  of  Hill  212.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Mary  McDonald,  mother,  559  Sheridan 
Place,  Saginaw,  Mich. 

MC  DONALD,  J.  B.  .  .  Brigadier  General 
181st  Infantry  Brigade.  For  repeated  acts  of  ex- 
traordinary herosim  in  action  near  Epinonville, 
France,  September  26-30,  1918.  General  McDonald 
was  almost  continuously  present  with  the  leading 
elements  of  his  brigade,  inspiring  his  troops  by  his 
personal  bravery  and  energy  under  fire.  Near  Epin- 
onville, when  his  command  was  about  to  make  an 


attack,  and  was  under  heavy  artillery  fire,  this 
officer,  by  his  disregard  for  personal  safety,  steadied 
his  men  and  stimulated  them  to  successful  assault 
on  the  ridge  forming  part  of  the  German  main  line 
of  resista  ce.  Two  days  later,  with  one  flank  ex- 
posed by  the  withdrawal  of  the  unit  on  the  right,  he 
led  his  brigade  in  the  attack  on  and  capture  of  Ges- 
nes.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Katherine  Me  Donald, 
Cecil  Hotel,  San  Francisco,  Calif. 

MC  DONALD,  ROBERT  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  M,  119th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Souplet,  France,  Octo- 
ber 9-10,  1918.  He  showed  exceptional  bravery  and 
courage  by  going  forward  alone  on  many  occasions 
to  gain  information  of  the  enemy.  He  remained  on 
duty  with  his  company  after  being  wounded  until 
ordered  to  the  rear  for  treatment.  Home  address, 
John  Washburn,  uncle,  Regal,  N.  C. 

MC  DONALD.  ROBERT  M.  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Company  I,  118th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Brancourt,  France,  October 
8,  1918.  On  the  morning  of  October  8,  near  the 
village  of  Brancourt,  France,  he  alone  charged  an 
enemy  machine-gun  nest  that  was  causing  many 
casualties  in  his  platoon  and  temporarilyholding  up 
the  advance.  He  killed  the  gunner  and  leader,  put 
the  gun  out  of  action,  and  thus  enabled  his  platoon 
to  advance.  Home  address,  Angus  G.  McDonald, 
father,  Cheraw,  S.  C. 


MC  DONOUGH,  JOHN  F. 


Corporal 


Deceased.  Company  B,  4th  Infantry.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  Nantillois,  France, 
September  30,  1918.  Upon  being  wounded  tn  the 
arm,  going  through  a  heavy  artillery  barrage.  Cor- 
poral McDonough  refused  to  go  to  the  rear  for  first 
aid,  but  dressed  his  wound  himself,  remaining  in 
command  of  his  platoon  section  until  he  was  killed 
by  shell  fire.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Bridget  McDon- 
ough, wife,  5  Mount  Vermont  Street,  South 
Boston,  Mass. 

MC  DOUGALL,  HARRY  O.  .  First  Lieutenant 
Pilot,  Air  Service.  96th  Aero  Squadron.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Dun-sur-Meuse, 
France,  October  23,  1918.  Lieutenant  McDougall, 
with  Second  Lieutenant  Elmer  McKay,  observer, 
while  on  a  bombing  mission,  displayed  exceptional 
courage  by  leaving  a  comparatively  secure  position 
in  the  center  of  the  formation  during  a  combat  with 
five  enemy  planes  and  going  to  the  protection  of  two 
other  officers  whose  planes  had  been  disabled  and 
forced  out  of  the  formation.  Lieutenant  McDougall 
skillfully  maneuvered  his  machine  so  as  to  enable 
Lieutenant  McKay  to  shoot  down  one  of  the  adver- 
saries and  fight  off  the  others.  Home  address,  D.  C. 
McDougall,  father,  132  South  Hayes  Street,  Poca- 
tello,  Idaho. 

MC  DOWELL,  E.  E.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
305th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Amblimont,  France,  November  8,  1918. 
Lieutenant  McDowell  displayed  unusual  courage 
and  determination  in  making  a  patrol  under  partic- 
ularly hazardous  circumstances,  accompanied  by 
only  one  soldier  Crossing  the  River  Meuse,  the 
east  bank  of  which  and  the  ridge  east  of  it  were 
known  to  be  strongly  held  by  the  enemy,  they  pro- 
ceeded through  numerous  machine-gun  nests  over 
the  ridge,  penetrating  three  kilometers  into  the  hos- 
tile position  and  returning  with  important  informa- 
tion concerning  the  enemy  occupation.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Lillian  M.  McDowell,  mother,  132  V* 
Oxford  Street,  Cambridge,  Mass. 

MC  DOWELL,  EDGAR  O Private 

Company  F,  118th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Montbrehain,  France,  Octo- 
ber 8,  1918.  When  the  second  wave  of  his  company 


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was  confronted  by  two  enemy  machine-gun  posts, 
which  had  been  passed  over  by  the  first  wave,  Pri- 
vate McDowell,  from  a  prone  position,  sniped  at 
these  posts  and  then  rushed  one  of  them.  In  so 
doing  he  was  wounded  in  the  wrist,  but  he  continued 
on  and  succeeded  in  killing  two  Germans  and  cap- 
turing four  others.  The  other  post,  containing  20  of 
the  enemy,  surrendered  shortly  afterwards.  Home 
address,  A.  H.  Miller,  friend,  Greer,  S.  C. 

MC  ELWAIN,  HARRY  E.  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Medical  Detachment,  7th  Infantry.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  Fossoy,  France, 
July  15,  1918.  During  an  intense  artillery  prepara- 
tion by  the  enemy  Sergeant  McElwain  voluntarily 
went  out  about  1,000  yards  through  this  heavy  shell 
fire  to  administer  first  aid  to  five  wounded  men. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Edith  J.  McElwain,  Fawn 
Grove,  York  County,  Pa. 

MC  ENTEE,  EUGENE  ....  Private 
Headquarters  Company,  26th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Verdun,  France, 
October  2,  1918.  In  charge  of  maintaining  tele- 
phone communication  while  advancing  with  a  pat- 
rol, he  showed  marked  personal  bravery  and,  after 
being  shot  in  the  ankle,  refused  to  be  evacuated  and 
advanced  for  1,300  meters  under  heavy  machine- 
gun  fire,  repairing  telephone  lines  and  making  it 
possible  to  send  valuable  information  to  the  rear. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  E.  M.  McEntee,  617  Ganten- 
brai  Avenue,  Portland.  Ore. 

MC  EWEN,  GLEN  O Sergeant 

Machine-Gun  Company,  161st  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Moulin  de 
Guenoville,  France,  September  26,  1918.  Sergeant 
McEwen,  with  three  other  soldiers,  advanced  nearly 
200  yards  over  an  open  hillside  exposed  to  machine- 
gun  fire,  and  carried  two  wounded  men  to  the  pro- 
tection of  a  nearby  trench.  Home  address,  Mrs.  O. 
McEwen,  mother,  4211  West  Crown  Avenue,  Spo- 
kane, Wash. 

MC  FARLAND,  GEORGE  W.  .  .  Corporal 
Company  D,  320th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Brieulles,  France,  September 
28,  1918.  When  the  Germans  counterattacked  with 
a  superior  number  in  the  Bois  de  Donovan,  Corporal 
McFarland  went  from  post  to  post  under  intense 
machine-gun  and  artillery  fire,  collecting  all  avail- 
able rifle  grenades  in  the  platoon.  Although  he  was 
seriously  wounded  by  a  machine-gun  bullet,  he  con- 
tinued on  duty  until  his  platoon  was  relieved  several 
hours  later.  Home  address,  William  McFarland, 
father,  Latrobe,  Derry  Township,  Pa. 

MC  FARLING,  GEORGE  ....  Private 
Deceased.  Company  E,  125th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Cierges, 
northeast  of  Chateau-Thierry,  France,  July  31, 
1918.  Although  he  was  himself  severely  wounded, 
Private  McFarling  crawled  over  to  an  exposed  and 
dangerous  place  to  render  first  aid  to  a  seriously 
wounded  comrade,  and  while  doing  so  received  a 
fatal  wound.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Ada  Jane  McFar- 
ling, mother,  824  Leith  Street,  Flint,  Mich. 

MC  GAINEY,  HUGH  P Sergeant 

115th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Verdun,  France,  October  8-15,  1918.  In 
the  Bois  de  Consenvoye,  east  of  the  Meuse.  Sergeant 
McGainey,  in  command  of  his  platoon,  led  his  men, 
under  heavy  machine-gun  fire,  and  captured  ap- 
proximately 500  prisoners,  three  fieldpieces,  and 
many  machine-guns.  On  October  15  he  voluntarily 
exposed  himself  to  warn  his  men  against  gas,  and 
was  wounded  by  shrapnel.  He  refused  to  go  to  the 
hospital  until  ordered  to  do  so  by  the  medical  officer. 


Home  address,  Mrs.  Mamie  Eberhardt,  606  Nichols 
Lane,  Govans,  Md. 

MC  GARRY,  PATRICK  L.  .  .  .  Private 
Battery  B,  109th  Field  Artillery.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  Fismes,  France,  Septem- 
ber 5,  1918.  Seeing  a  wounded  comrade  lying  in  an 
open  field  swept  by  an  enemy  barrage  he- ah  owed 
marked  personal  bravery  in  going  to  the  rescue. 
Forced  to  expose  himself  to  enemy  fire  to  aid  his 
companions,  he  himself  was  mortally  wounded. 
Next  of  kin,  Owen  McGarry,  father,  41  Main  Street, 
Duryea.  Pa. 

MC  GAY,  GEORGE  H.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
23d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Thiaucourt,  France,  September  12,  1918. 
Organizing  a  group  of  20  men,  who  had  become  sep- 
arated from  their  organizations,  Lieutenant  McGay, 
under  machine-gun  fire,  attacked  a  strongly  in- 
trenched position,  defended  by  a  greatly  superior 
number  of  the  enemy,  killing  three  of  the  hostile 
force,  and  capturing  25,  together  with  four  machine- 
guns.  Home  address,  Mrs.  W.  J.  McGay,  mother, 
3046  Kingsbridge  Terrace,  New  York  City. 

MC  GEARY,  JOHN Private 

Deceased.  Company  G,  165th  Infantry.  During 
the  action  near  Villers-sur-Fere,  France,  on  August 
1,  1918,  he  left  his  shelter  and  went  out  into  heavy 
shell  and  machine-gun  fire  to  rescue  a  wounded  com- 
rade, receiving  fatal  wounds  in  the  attempt.  Next 
of  kin,  Miss  Mary  Anna  McGeary,  sister,  883  Tenth 
Avenue,  New  York  City. 

MC  GEE,  EDWARD Private 

Company  M,  353d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  the  Bois  de  Barricourt,  France, 
November  1-2,  1918.  When  volunteers  were  called 
for  to  maintain  liaison  with  the  assault  battalion 
during  heavy  shell  and  machine-gun  fire,  Private 
McGee  volunteered  and  successfully  carried  out  five 
such  missions.  Home  address,  Thomas  McGee, 
brother,  General  Delivery,  Logan,  Kan. 

MC  GILL,  DON  R Captain 

Field  Artillery,  308th  Trench  Mortar  Battery. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Brabant, 
France,  October  23,  1918.  Due  to  the  untiring 
energy  and  determination  of  Captain  McGill,  eight 
6-inch  mortars  and  ammunition  were  transported  to 
within  800  meters  of  the  enemy  lines,  greatly  aiding 
in  the  preparatory  artillery  bombardment.  Al- 
though 15  of  the  55  men  engaged  were,  killed,  13 
wounded,  and  four  gassed,  the  mortars  were  kept  in 
action  until  the  last  one  was  destroyed  by  enemy 
fire.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary  Robson  McGill, 
mother,  Cliittenden  Hotel,  Columbus,  Ohio. 

MC  GINNIS,  GEORGE  E Captain 

Ambulance  Company  110,  103d  Sanitary  Train. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  at  Fismette, 
France,  August  9-10,  1918.  During  the  night  of  the 
9th  of  August,  Captain  McGinnis,  with  complete 
disregard  of  his  personal  safety,  made  a  reconnais- 
sance under  fire  and  located  a  line  of  evacuation  for 
ambulances  from  Fismette,  and  on  the  morning  of 
the  10th  of  August,  under  shell  fire,  he  personally 
repaired  the  bridge  between  Fismes  and  Fismette, 
thereby  making  possible  the  evacuation  of  28 
wounded  men.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Mabel  O. 
McGinnis,  Clarendon,  Pa. 

MC  GINNIS,  WILLIAM  H.  .  .  .  Corporal 
Company  D,  12th  Machine-Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Chery  Chart- 
reuve,  France,  August  10,  1918.  An  incendiary 
shell  exploded  near  a  large  ammunition  dump,  near 
which  his  company  was  resting,  wounding  several  of 
his  comrades  and  setting  fire  to  a  portion  of  the 


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dump.  While  a  second  explosion  was  imminent, 
Corporal  McGinnis  rushed  into  the  flames  and 
dragged  a  wounded  man  to  safety.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  William  McGinnis,  mother,  Beckley,  W.Va. 


MC  GINTY,  JOHN  J. 


First  Sergeant 


Company  B,  344th  Battalion,  Tank  Corps.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  at  Varennes, 
France,  September  26,  1918.  Gathering  several 
scattered  infantrymen,  Sergeant  McGinty  led  them 
into  the  town  of  Varennes  ahead  of  the  tanks  and 
captured  a  number  of  prisoners.  He  then  withdrew 
to  the  outskirts  of  the  town  to  direct  the  advance  of 
several  tanks  which  had  arrived.  Returning  to  the 
attack  on  foot,  he  continued  forward  until  a  wound 
compelled  him  to  retire.  Home  address,  James  E. 
McGinty,  father,  237  Belmont  Street,  Carbondale, 
Pa. 

MC  GLINCHEY,  WILLIAM  J.  .  .  Sergeant 
Deceased.  Company  A,  305th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Carre  four  de 
Meurrussons,  France,  September  28,  1918.  While 
his  platoon  was  being  heavily  bombarded,  Sergeant 
McGlinchey  left  his  place  of  safety  and  quiet  to 
rescue  a  wounded  comrade.  In  attempting  this  val- 
iant deed,  Sergeant  McGlinchey  lost  his  own  life. 
Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Frances  M.  McGlinchey,  wife,  696 
President  Street,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 

MC  GOWAN,  FRANCIS  J.  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Company  F,  101st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  St.  Remy,  France, 
September  12,  1918.  Accompanying  two  other  sol- 
diers, Sergeant  McGowan  rushed  forward  in  ad- 
vance of  his  lines,  exposed  to  heavy  machine-gun 
fire,  and  attacked  an  enemy  machine-gun  strong- 
hold which  was  halting  the  progress  of  his  platoon. 
He  succeeded  in  capturing  two  guns  and  six  of  the 
crew  who  were  manning  them.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Catherine  McGowan,  349  Moody  Street,  Waltham, 
Mass. 

MC  GRATH,  HENRY  J.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Quartermaster  Corps.  For  extraordinary  heroism 
in  action  between  the  United  States  Army  chartered 
transport  Amphion  and  an  enemy  submarine  on  the 
high  seas  on  October  12,  1918.  In  the  face  of  heavy 
enemy  shell  fire  he  took  charge  of  and  directed  the 
laying  of  fire  hose  along  the  deck  and  extinguished 
a  fire  which  had  been  started  by  an  exploding  shell. 
Exposing  himself  to  exploding  shells  and  without 
regard  for  his  personal  safety,  he  carried  a  wounded 
seaman  across  the  shell-swept  deck  to  a  place  of 
safety.  During  the  entire  engagement,  which  lasted 
one  hour  and  20  minutes,  this  officer  displayed  great 
coolness,  going  from  place  to  place  about  the  ship 
and  encouraging  the  crew  at  a  time  when  encourage- 
ment was  sorely  needed.  His  coolness  and  the 
effective  manner  with  which  he  gave  orders  inspired 
everyone  and  greatly  aided  the  escape  of  the  Am- 
phion. Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary  McGrath, 
mother,  4  Walnut  Terrace,  Brookline,  Mass. 

MCGRAW,  JOEW Private 

Company  D,  145th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Heurne,  Belgium,  November 
4,  1918.  Private  McGraw  displayed  exceptional 
personal  bravery  when,  with  one  other  soldier,  he 
went  to  the  aid  of  a  comrade  who  had  been  attacked 
and  wounded  by  a  patrol  of  eight  Germans,  putting 
the  patrol  to  flight  and  rescuing  the  wounded  man. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Senthy  McGraw,  mother,  Mc- 
Graw, Scioto  County,  Ohio. 

MC  GUIRE,  EARL  R Sergeant 

Company  L,  104th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Belleau,  France,  July  18, 
1918.  After  being  severely  wounded  in  the  head  he 


struggled  to  his  feet  and  led  his  platoon  forward, 
instilling  courage  and  confidence  in  his  men.  Home 
address,  Lyonsville,  Mass. 

MC  GUIRE,  JAMES Sergeant 

Company  B,  312th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Talma  Farm,  France,  Octo- 
ber 23,  1918.  Without  regard  for  his  own  danger, 
Sergeant  McGuire  went  to  the  rescue  of  a  wounded 
comrade  to  the  aid  station,  crossing  and  recrossing 
an  area  swept  by  intense  artillery  and  machine-gun 
fire,  and  under  the  direct  observation  of  the  enemy. 
Home  address,  Patrick  McGuire,  brother,  Bally 
James  Duff,  County  Cavan,  Ireland. 

MC  GUIRE,  JAMES,  Jr Private 

Company  H.  326th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Juvin,  France,  October  17, 
1918.  With  exceptional  gallantry,  Private  McGuire 
voluntarily  went  out  into  an  area  swept  by  heavy 
machine-gun  fire  to  rescue  a  wounded  sergeant,  and 
succeeded  in  carrying  the  latter  a  considerable  dis- 
tance through  heavy  fire  to  a  first-aid  station.  Home 
address,  James  McGuire,  father,  County  Leitrim, 
Ireland. 

MC  GUIRE,  LEO  F.  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Salvage  Service  Unit  No.  647.  He  was  on  duty 
as  driver  of  an  ambulance  at  an  advanced  post  on 
April  19, 1918.  During  April  19  and  20  he  made  sev- 
eral trips  to  and  from  a  dressing  station  reached  by 
an  exposed  road  in  daylight  for  the  purpose  of 
bringing  back  wounded.  On  one  of  these  trips  the 
ambulance  was  blown  from  the  road  by  the  explos- 
ion of  a  shell  and  he  was  knocked  unconscious  by  the 
shock.  On  recovering  consciousness  he  returned  on 
foot.  Although  suffering  from  an  injury  in  the  back 
and  not  yet  recovered  from  the  shock,  he  wished  to 
return  to  duty  the  afternoon  of  the  same  day,  but 
was  not  permitted  to  do  so  by  the  medical  officers 
until  the  afternoon  of  the  following  day.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  M.  E.  McGuire,  mother,  1233  East  Sec- 
one  Street.  Tulsa.  Okla. 

MC  GUIRE,  MAURICE  J Captain 

109th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  St.  Agnan,  France,  July  16,  1918.  Al- 
though painfully  wounded  shortly  after  his  platoon 
began  an  attack,  Captain  McGuire  (then  lieutenant) 
refused  to  be  evacuated  until  his  command  wajs 
ordered  to  withdraw.  He  then  saw  that  their  posi- 
tion was  firmly  held  before  going  to  the  rear  for 
treatment.  His  personal  heroism  was  an  inspira- 
tion to  his  men.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary  Walsh 
McGuire,  mother,  214  River  Street,  Scranton,  Pa. 

MC  GUIRE,  SIDNEY  CLIFFORD  .  Sergeant 
C9mpany  B,  131st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Chipilly  Ridge,  France,  August 
9,  1918.  Although  wounded  early  in  the  engage- 
ment, he  showed  great  devotion  to  duty  by  contin- 
uing at  his  post  as  platoon  leader  for  two  days,  re- 
linquishing command  only  when  forced  to  do  so  by 
the  condition  of  his  wound.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
M.  E.  McGuire,  mother,  3105  Calumet  Avenue, 
Chicago,  111. 

MC  GUIRK,  HARRY Corporal 

116th  Ambulance  Company,  104th  Sanitary 
Train.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Haumont,  France,  October  11,  1918.  Corporal  Mc- 
Guirk  worked  for  four  days,  fearlessly  exposing  him- 
self to  heavy  enemy  fire  in  administering  first  aid 
and  directing  the  evacuation  of  the  wounded.  By 
his  conspicuous  bravery  and  untiring  energy  he  was 
an  example  to  his  men.  Home  address,  Harry  Mc- 
Guirk,  father,  Principio  Furnace,  Md. 

MC  GUIRL,  BERNARD     ....      Corporal 
Deceased.    Headquarters  Company,  101st  Infan- 
try.   For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Ver- 


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dun,  France,  October  23,  1918.  While  leading  a 
squad  of  ammunition  carriers,  Corporal  McGuirl 
was  severely  wounded.  After  a  tourniquet  had  been 
applied  to  his  wounds  he  ordered  the  second  in  com- 
mand to  continue  with  the  work,  refusing  the  aid  of 
his  comrades  until  their  mission  had  been  completed. 
While  on  his  way  to  a  hospital  Corporal  McGuirl 
died  of  his  wounds.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Rose  McGuirl , 
mother,  13  Fourth  Street,  Fitchburg,  Mass. 

MC  INTYRE,  DONALD  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Company  E,  310th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Thiaucpurt,  France,  Septem- 
ber 18,  1918.  Seeing  one  of  his  men  lying  wounded 
in  a  shell  hole  in  front  of  his  main  line,  Lieutenant 
Mclntyre  passed  through  an  intense  barrage  to 
his  aid.  Having  bandaged  his  wounds,  he  brought 
back  his  mate  to  a  place  of  safety.  Home  address, 
D.  Mclntyre,  Manchester,  Mass. 

MC  INTYRE,  EUGENE  ....  Corporal 
Ambulance  Company  130,  108th  Sanitary  Train. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Hill  281, 
France,  October  3,  1918.  After  being  severely 
wounded  by  the  explosion  of  an  enemy  shell  in  the 
dressing  station,  he  remained  on  duty,  assisting  in 
caring  for  the  wounded  until  he  fainted  from  loss  of 
blood.  Home  address,  J.  V.  Mclntyre,  11  Chalmers 
Place,  Chicago,  111. 

MC  INTYRE,  JAMES  B.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
165th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Villers-sur-Fere,  France,  July  28  to  August 
3,  1918.  Lieutenant  Mclntyre  organized  his  pla- 
toon into  a  carrying  party,  and  on  two  occasions 
broight  up  ammunition  and  supplies  to  the  battalion 
in  the  front  line,  through  heavy  machine-gun,  rifle, 
and  shell  fire.  He  was  knocked  down  several  times 
and  once  thrown  into  the  Ourcq  River,  but  success- 
fully carried  out  his  mission.  Home  address,  John 
Mclntyre,  father,  115  Prospect  Street,  North 
Adams,  Mass. 

MC  INTYRE,  JOHN Sergeant 

Company  A,  1 10th  Engineers.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Cheppy,  France,  September 
26,  1918.  While  a  member  of  a  platoon  of  wire-cut- 
ters, he,  with  another  sergeant,  attacked  and 
captured  an  enemy  machine-gun  nest  that  was 
holding  up  our  advance.  One  officer,  six  men  and 
two  guns  were  taken,  in  the  face  of  intense  machine- 
gun  fire.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Millie  H.  Mclntyre, 
mother,  3  Garfield  Place,  Topeka,  Kan. 

MC  INTYRE,  WILLIAM  M.  .  .  .  Private 
Company  H,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Vierzy,  France, 
July  19,  1918.  Private  Mclntyre,  with  three  other 
soldiers,  captured  a  machine-gun  which  was  hold- 
ing up  the  company  of  Marines,  killing  the  entire 
crew.  To  accomplish  this  hazardous  and  daring 
work  it  was  necessary  for  them  to  expose  themselves 
to  the  fire  of  this  gun.  Even  though  three  of  the 
party,  including  Private  Mclntyre,  were  wounded 
during  the  advance,  they  proceeded  forward  and 
succeeded.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Margaret  E.  Mc- 
lntyre, Rochester,  N.  Y. 

MC  KAY,  ALBERT Corporal 

Deceased.  Company  C,  105th  Engineers.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Montbrehain, 
France,  October  8,  1918.  Corporal  McKay,  a  run- 
ner, passed  unfalteringly  through  heavy  enemy  fire 
to  inform  platoon  leaders  of  the  location  of  cover 
from  the  advance  enemy  counter-barrage,  continu- 
ing to  expose  himself  until  all  were  protected,  there- 
by preventing  many  casualties.  As  he  was  return- 
ing from  this  mission  he  was  badly  wounded  and 
died  shortly  afterward.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Belle 
McKay,  Kannapolis,  N.  C. 


MC  KAY,  ELMORE  K.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Air  Service,  observer,  96th  Aero  Squadron.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Dun-Sur- 
Meuse,  France,  October  23,  1918.  Lieutenant  Mc- 
Kay, with  First  Lieutenant  Harry  O.  McDougall, 
pilot,  while  on  a  bombing  mission  displayed  excep- 
tional courage  by  leaving  a  comparatively  secure 
position  in  the  center  of  the  formation  during  a  com- 
bat with  five  enemy  planes  and  going  to  the  protec- 
tion of  two  other  officers  whose  planes  had  been  dis- 
abled and  forced  out  of  the  formation.  While  his 
pilot  skillfully  maneuvered  the  machine,  Lieutenant 
McKay  shot  down  one  of  the  adversaries  and  fought 
off  the  others,  thereby  saving  the  lives  of  the  officers 
in  the  disabled  American  plane.  Home  address, 
James  D.  McKay,  father,  817  Eleventh  Street, 
Northeast,  Washington,  D.  C. 

MCKAY,  JAMES  R.  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Aviation  Section,  49th  Aero  Squadron.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Doulcon,  France, 
October  4,  1918.  When  a  patrol  of  seven  planes  at- 
tacked a  group  of  17  enemy  planes  (Fokker  type) 
Lieutenant  McKay  left  the  combat  after  his  plane 
was  crippled  by  enemy  fire  and  remained  above  to 
protect  from  that  direction.  Without  regard  to  his 
own  danger  he  attacked  alone  five  more  enemy 
planes  which  dived  into  the  combat  and,  pressing 
the  attack,  succeeded  in  breaking  up  their  formation 
and  shooting  down  one  of  the  enemy  planes.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  James  R.  McKay,  wife,  725  Wheaton 
Avenue,  Wheaton.  111. 

MCKAY,  JOHN  W Corporal 

Company  M,  353d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  northwest  of  Bantheville,  France, 
November  1,  1918.  Immediately  after  the  begin- 
ning of  the  attack  in  the  Bois  de  Bantheville,  France, 
when  his  company  was  held  up  by  a  strong  machine- 
gun  nest  and  his  company  commander  and  several 
others  were  killed  by  its  fire,  Corporal  McKay,  ac- 
companied by  an  officer  and  with  great  gallantry 
and  coolness,  attacked  and  captured  the  machine- 
gun  nest  of  four  guns,  killing  or  wounding  a  number 
of  the  crew.  Home  address,  Thayer,  Kan. 

MC  KEN  DRY,  STEWART  J.  .  .  .  Private 
Battery  E,  17th  Field  Artillery.  He  performed 
his  duty  of  telephone-line  repairman  with  great 
bravery  and  promptness  in  spite  of  intense  bom- 
bardment of  the  area  where  he  had  to  work,  near 
Vaux,  July  1,  1918,  going  fearlessly  and  without 
waiting  to  be  ordered  when  communication  was  bro- 
ken. Home  address,  Mrs.  Sarah  Burnsides,  aunt, 
2537  Fletcher  Street,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

MC  KENNA,  HERBERT  F.  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Company  K,  165th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Villers-sur-Fere,  France,  on 
July  28,  1918.  At  the  beginning  of  the  attack 
against  the  enemy  positions  on  the  north  bank  of 
the  River  Ourcq,  he  was  wounded  in  the  arm  by  a 
machine-gun  bullet,  yet  he  continued  in  the  ad- 
vance and  took  charge  of  his  platoon  when  its  com- 
mander was  killed.  When  the  first  attack  was  over 
he  received  first  aid  and  then  returned  to  his  com- 
pany, where  he  assumed  the  duties  of  first  sergeant 
in  addition  to  his  duties  as  a  platoon  commander. 
Home  address,  Rev.  M.  J.  Fitzpatrick,  guardian, 
375  Lafayette  Street,  New  York  City. 

MC  KENNA,  JAMES  A.  Jr Major 

Deceased.  165th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Villers-sur-Fere,  July  28, 
1918.  He  was  killed  while  successfully  leading  a 
most  difficult  and  trying  attack  across  the  River 
Ourcq,  and  against  the  strongly  prepared  positions 
on  the  heights  beyond.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Cather- 
ine McKenna,  125  West  Seventy-ninth  Street,  New 
York  City. 


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MC  KENNA,  PATRICK  ....  Corporal 
Company  L,  23d  Infantry.  After  being  previous- 
ly wounded  near  Vaux,  France,  July  1,  1918,  he 
charged  into  thick  woods  held  by  the  enemy  in  face 
of  a  barrage  of  hand  grenades  and  killed  three 
single-handed.  Home  address,  Mrs.  M.  M.  McKen- 
na,  mother,  St.  Paul,  Minn. 

MC  KERNAN,  WILLIAM  T.  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Company  K,  102d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Verdun,  France,  October  24- 
29,  1918.  After  all  the  company  officers  had  been 
killed  or  wounded  Sergeant  McKernan  took  com- 
mand of  the  company  and  led  it  in  effective  attack 
against  the  enemy  on  October  25  and  again  on  the 
27th.  After  the  attack  on  the  enemy  of  October  28 
Sergeant  McKernan  secured  a  box  of  rifle  grenades, 
and,  while  a  protective  barrage  was  laid  down  with 
these,  he  crawled  out  in  advance  of  the  line  and 
brought  in  several  wounded  comrades.  Home  a- 
dress,  John  H.  McKernan,  father,  Eagleville,  Tol- 
len  County,  Conn. 

MC  KEY,  HAROLD  G.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
128th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  at  Romagne,  France,  October  13-14,  1918. 
When  his  company  commander  was  wounded, 
Lieutenant  McKey  took  command  of  the  company. 
Although  wounded  and  weakened  by  the  loss  of 
blood,  he  refused  to  be  evacuated  but  continued  in 
command  of  his  men  for  32  hours  under  severe  ma- 
chine-gun and  artillery  fire,  until  the  town  of  Ro- 
magne was  taken,  remaining  in  action  until  ordered 
to  the  rear.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Z.  S.  McKey ,=854 
Ridge  Avenue,  Evanston,  111. 

MC  KIBBIN,  JAMES  M Captain 

Deceased.  Medical  Corps,  306th  Machine  Gun 
Battalion.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action 
near  Chevi6res,  France,  October  14,  1918.  During 
a  very  heavy  artillery  barrage,  which  lasted  for  ap- 
proximately two  hours,  Captain  McKibbin  display- 
ed great  coolness  and  courage  in  dressing  and  ad- 
ministering first  aid  to  the  wounded.  Informed  that 
a  sergeant  had  been  wounded  and  was  lying  be- 
tween our  lines  and  the  enemy's  line,  he  went  to  ad- 
minister first  aid  to  him.  While  in  the  performance 
of  these  duties  under  intense  fire,  he  was  wounded 
by  machine-gun  fire  and  later  died  from  the  effects 
of  the  wound.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Mary  McKibbin, 
wife,  1227  Isabella  Street,  Hagerstown,  Md. 


MC  KIDDY,  ZONA 


Private 


Machine  Gun  Company,  120th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt, 
France,  September  29,  1918.  When  his  platoon  had 
suffered  heavy  casualties, and  the  runners  had  been 
killed  by  heavy  artillery  fire,  Private  McKiddy  vol- 
unteered to  carry  a  message  calling  for  reinforce- 
ments. Making  his  way  through  a  dense  smoke 
barrage,  he  succeeded  in  reaching  company  head- 
quarters and  returning  despite  the  intense  bombard- 
ment. Home  address,  H.  G.  McKiddy,  father, 
Knoxville,  Tenn. 


MC  KIMMEY,  JOHN  C. 


Second  Lieutenant 


Deceased.  141st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne,  France,  October 
8,  1918.  His  organization  harassed,  and  suffering 
severe  losses  from  enemy  machine-gun  fire,  Lieut- 
enant McKimmey,  accompanied  by  two  sergeants, 
left  shelter  and  advanced  across  an  open  area,  ex- 
posed to  enemy- fire,  in  order  to  attack  their  posi- 
tion. He,  .lost  -his  life  while  making  the  attempt. 
Next  of  kin,  H.  L.  McKimmey,  Comanche,  Texas. 

MC  KINLEY,  EARL  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
llth  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Nantillois,  France,  Septem- 
ber 26,  1918.  Lieutenant  McKinley,  with  another 
officer,  and  a  soldier,  using  captured  German  Max- 


im guns,  pushed  forward  to  a  heavily  shelled  area 
from  which  other  troops  had  withdrawn,  and  by 
their  accurate  and  effective  fire  kept  groups  of  the 
enemy  from  occupying  advantageous  positions, 
maintaining  fire  superiority  all  afternoon.  Lieut- 
enant McKinley  withdrew  from  his  dangerous  posi- 
tion when  it  became  too  dark  to  see.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Mabel  McKinley,  wife,  Rural  Route  1,  Buf- 
falo, W.  Va.  - 

MCKINLOCK,  GEORGE  A.  Jr. 

Second  Lieutenant 

Deceased.  2d  Brigade,  1st  Division.  In  the  at- 
tack on  Berzy-le-Sec,  France,  July  21,  1918,  he 
showed  noble  disregard  of  self  and  devotion  to  duty 
by  traversing  the  front  lines  for  information  neces- 
sary in  connection  with  his  work  as  intelligence 
officer,  and  while  fearlessly  performing  this  work 
was  killed.  Next  of  kin,  G.  A.  McKinlock,  father, 
1100  Lake  Shore  Drive,  Chicago,  111. 

MC  KINNEY,  DAREL  J.  .  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Company  K,  6th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  In  the 
Bois  de  Belleau,  on  June  8,  1918,  although  severely 
wounded  he  refused  to  go  to  the  rear  for  treatment. 
Despite  his  wounds,  he  continued  to  lead  his  platoon 
to  the  attack,  inflicting  great  losses  upon  the  enemy. 
Home  address,  Harry  McKinney,  father,  Milwau- 
kee, Wis. 

MC  KINNEY,  LOATER  LOYD  .  .  Private 
Company  F,  118th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Montbrehain,  France,  Octo- 
ber 8,  1918.  Accompanying  two  comrades,  Private 
McKinney  attacked  with  hand  grenades  an  enemy 
machine-gun  stronghold,  containing  at  least  40  Ger- 
mans and  four  machine  guns,  and  forced  the  enemy 
to  surrender.  Home  address,  Mrs.  W.  E.  Thomas, 
sister,  357  Forest  Street,  Spartanburg,  S.  C. 

MC  LAIN,  ALEXIS  M Private 

Company  K,  119th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Souplet,  France,  October 
10,  1918.  After  one  soldier  had  been  killed  and  an- 
other wounded  in  the  attempt,  he  carried  a  message 
under  heavy  fire  to  company  headquarters,  bring- 
ing up  reinforcements,  which  saved  his  platoon. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Sarah  V.  McLain,  mother, 
Hiddenite,  N.  C. 

MC  LAIN,  CHARLES  L Captain 

110th  Infantry.  For  repeated  acts  of  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  on  the  Marne  River,  France, 
July  15,  1918,  and  at  Apremont,  France,  September 
29,  1918.  Captain  McLain  was  an  observer  with 
the  French  when  the  enemy  attack  on  the  Marne 
River  was  started  July  15,  1918.  All  the  officers  of 
an  infantry  company  having  been  killed  or  wound- 
ed, he  voluntarily  reorganized  the  remainder  of  the 
company  and  successfully  fought  his  way  through 
the  enemy,- upon  two  occasions  being  surrounded. 
In  this  operation  he  was  badly  gassed.  At  Apre- 
mont, September  29,  when  his  own  company  had 
reached  its  objective,  Captain  McLain,  finding  that 
another  company  was  without  officers,  voluntarily 
assumed  command  of  it  and  led  the  first  waste.  In 
so  doing  Captain  McLain  was  wounded,  but  he  con- 
tinued in  action  until  the  objective  was  reached. 
Home  address,  Charles  C.  McLain,  father,  Indiana, 
Pa. 

MCLAUGHLIN,  EDWARD  J.  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  113th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Etraye  Ridge,  France,  October 
23,  1918.  Assuming  command  of  his  company  after 
the  death  of  his  commanding  officer,  Lieutenant 
McLaughlin  displayed  remarkable  courage  and 
coolness  in  leading  his  men  to  the  summit  of  the 
Ridge,  until  he  was  severely  wounded.  He  was 
killed  shortly  afterward  by  shell  fire  as  he  was  being 


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evacuated  in  an  ambulance.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs. 
Mary  McLaughlin,  wife,  102  Jackson  Street,  New- 

MCLAUGHLIN,  EDWIN  W.  .  .  Mechanic 
Company  I,  107th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ronssoy,  France,  September 
29,  1918.  While  the  rest  of  his  company  was  being 
held  up  by  intensive  machine-gun  fire  of  the  enemy, 
Mechanic  McLaughlin  advanced  alone  and  put  the 
guns  out  of  action.  On  several  other  occasions  he 
volunteered  and  accompanied  patrols  in  attack 
against  enemy  nests,  each  time  proving  himself  of 
the  greatest  assistance,  successfully  accomplishing 
his  mission,  despite  great  hazards.  Home  address, 
Miss  Margaret  McLaughlin,  sister,  1386  Ogden 
Avenue,  Bronx,  New  York  City. 

MC  LAUGHLIN,  JOHN  ....  Corporal 
Company  M,  165th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Sedan,  France,  November  7, 
1918.  After  ten  of  the  16  men  of  his  patrol  had  been 
wounded  and  others  scattered  by  machine-gun  fire, 
Corporal  McLaughlin,  with  two  other  soldiers,  con- 
tinued on  his  mission.  He  located  six  guns  and  re- 
turned with  valuable  information,  which  was  turned 
over  to  the  troops  relieving  his  regiment.  This  mis- 
sion was  carried  out  under  continuous  machine-gun 
fire.  Home  address,  Miss  Bessie  McLaughlin,  Man- 
hattan State  Hospital,  Wards  Island,  N.  Y. 

MC  LAWHON,  LEWIS  B Saddler 

Machine  Gun  Company,  23d  Infantry.  While  at- 
tached to  the  headquarters  of  a  machine-gun  com- 
pany of  the Infantry,  near  Chateau-Thierry, 

France,  on  June  6,  1918,  he  made  eight  trips  as  a 
runner  to  and  from  advance  platoons.  He  showed 
heroic  coolness  in  the  face  of  machine-gun  fire  and 
absolute  fearlessness  in  the  execution  of  his  work. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Lewis  B.  McLawhon,  wife, 
Winterville.  N.  C. 

MC  LELLAND,  WILLIAM  D.  .  First  Lieutenant 
Medical  Corps,  304th  Sanitary  Train.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Nantillois  and 
Montfaucon,  France,  September  29  to  October  1, 
1918.  Lieutenant  McLelland,  near  Nantillois,  dis- 
played untiring  energy  in  bringing  in  the  wounded 
while  continually  subjected  to  machine-gun  and 
shrapnel  fire.  It  was  necessary  to  move  the  dress- 
ing station  to  some  abandoned  German  dugouts  be- 
cause of  the  heavy  fire,  and  during  the  bombard- 
ment this  station  was  set  on  fire  and  six  men  killed, 
but  Lieutenant  McLelland,  by  his  coolness  and 
courage,  enabled  the  speedy  evacuation  of  the 
wounded.  Home  address,  Mrs.  William  D.  McLel- 
land, wife,  Parkhill,  S.  C. 

MCLENDON,  PRESTON  ALEXANDER 

Assistant  Surgeon 

U.  S.  N.  attached  to  the  5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M. 
C.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Blanc 
Mont,  France,  October  3-4,  1918.  During  heavy 
action  he  continually  pushed  his  dressing  station  to 
more  advantageous  positions.  Although  in  great 
danger  because  of  a  severe  shelling,  he  dressed  his 
patients  in  an  exposed  position,  using  his  dugout  for 
the  seriously  wounded.  Home  address,  W.  J.  Mc- 
Lendon,  father,  Morven,  N.  C. 

MCLENNAN,  DONALD  J.  .  First  Lieutenant 
142d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  St.  Etienne,  France,  October  8,  1918. 
Leading  a  patrol  of  ten  men  with  orders  to  gain  con- 
tact with  the  enemy,  Lieutenant  McLennan  was 
suddenly  subjected  to  terrific  machine-gun  fire 
which  wounded  two  of  his  men.  He  quickly  order- 
ed his  men  to  shelter,  and  in  order  to  insure  their 
safety,  he  ran  across  an  open  space  for  a  distance  of 
30  yards  to  draw  the  enemy's  fire.  Rejoining  his 
patrol  by  passing  through  the  same  deadly  fire,  he 
ordered  them  to  withdraw,  covering  their  withdraw- 


al, and  reporting  back  to  his  company  commander 
with  his  two  wounded  men  and  much  valuable  in- 
formation. Home  address,  Mrs.  A.  B.  McLennan, 
mother,  112  Scott  Street,  Wausau,  Wis. 

MC  LEOD,  HERMAN  L.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Company  K,  6th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  in  the  Bois  de  Belleau* 
Lieutenant  McLeod,  with  Joseph  A.  DargesrHoward 
Childs  and  Benjamin  Tilghman,  corporals,  all  of  the 
same  company,  were  prominent  in  the  attack  on 
enemy  machine-gun  positions  in  the  Bois  de  Belleau 
on  June  6  and  8,  1918;  were  foremost  in  their  com- 
pany and  at  all  times  acquitted  themselves  with  such 
distinction  that  they  were  an  example  for  the  re- 
mainder of  their  command.  Home  address,  John 
McLeod,  father,  188  Thirteenth  Street,  Portland, 
Ore. 

MC  LEOD,  MARION  F.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
323d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Manheulles,  France,  November  11,  1918. 
While  advancing  with  his  platoon,  under  perilous 
shell  fire,  Lieutenant  McLeod  was  severely  wound- 
ed. Refusing  aid,  he  remained  and  while  his  platoon 
was  suffering  heavy  casualties  he  succeeded  in  hold- 
ing his  platoon  under  control  and  advancing  it. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Marion  F.  McLeod,  wife,  111 
Wentworth  Street,  Charleston,  S.  C. 

MC  LOUD,  PAUL  ....  First  Lieutenant 
llth  Railway  Engineers.  He  displayed  extraor- 
dinary heroism  at  Gouzeaucourt,  France,  Novemb- 
er, 30,  1917,  in  remaining  under  shell  fire  until  the 
escape  of  his  men,  who  had  been  caught  unarmed  by 
the  German  attack,  was  assured.  He  then  assisted 
in  leading  troops  to  the  trenches,  directing  the  pro- 
curement and  distribution  of  ammunition,  and  dis- 
playing coolness,  and  judgment  while  continually 
under  fire.  Home  address,  L.  D.  McLoud,  brother, 
Attorney-General's  office,  Albany,  N.  Y. 

MCLOUGHLIN,  JOHN  J.  ...  .Corporal 
Company  K,  165th  Infantry.  Without  assistance 
he  cleared  out  a  farm  house  near  Villers-sur-Fere, 
France,  on  July  28,  1918.  He  killed  four  of  the  en- 
emy, took  one  prisoner,  and  held  the  position,  by 
himself  until  support  arrived.  Prior  to  this  he  had 
left  shelter  to  give  first  aid  to  a  comrade  who  was  ly- 
ing severely  wounded  in  the  open.  Home  address, 
Miss  Mary  McLoughlin,  sister,  140  Meserole  Aven- 
ue, Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 

MC  LOUGHLIN,  WILLIAM  .  .  .  Private 
Company  A,  3d  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Berzy-le-Sec, 
France,  July  21,  1918.  He  advanced  against  a  ma- 
chine gun  and,  single  handed,  killed  or  captured  the 
entire  crew.  Home  address,  J.  M.  McLoughlin,  fa- 
ther, Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 

MC  MANAWAY,  HERMAN  BLAIR  .  Corporal 
Company  A,  1 18th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Hardicourt,  France,  Septem- 
ber 26,  1918.  Volunteering  to  act  as  stretcher  bear- 
er, Corporal  McManaway.  assisted  in  evacuating 
the  wounded,  during  a  severe  gas  shelling.  Realiz- 
ing the  presence  of  strong  gas,  he  unhesitatingly 
took  off  his  mask  and  placed  it  on  a  wounded  man 
whose  mask  had  been  shot  away,  and  in  so  doing  he 
was  badly  gassed.  It  then  became  necessary  to 
evacuate  him,  but  his  heroic  and  timely  act  saved 
the  life  of  his  comrade.  Home  address,  Rev.  J.  E. 
McManaway,  father,  Greenville,  S.  C. 

MC  MORRIS,  WILLIAM  R.  ...  Captain 
Company  M,  16th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  the  Argonne  Forest,  France, 
October  4,  1918.  He  directed  the  advance  of  his 
company  through  an  intense  artillery  barrage  and 
against  heavy  machine-gun  fire.  When  the  bat- 


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talion  commander  had  been  wounded  he  assumed 
command  of  the  battalion  and  led  it  to  its  objec- 
tive, after  which  he  consolidated  the  new  position. 
While  personally  resisting  an  enemy  counterattack 
he  was  wounded.  Home  address,  William  Mc- 
Morris,  father,  Bay  City,  Mich. 

MC  MUNN,  RICHARD  L.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
130th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Chateau-et-Fermeni-Aulnois,  France, 
November  7,  1918.  Leading  his  platoon  against  a 
strong  machine-gun  emplacement,  Lieutenant  Mc- 
Munn  cut  his  way  through  two  bands  of  barbed 
wire  and  succeeded  in  reaching  the  stronghold.  Al- 
though suffering  from  severe  wounds,  which  he  re- 
ceived during  the  raid,  he  remained  on  duty  until 
the  action  was  over.  Home  address,  Mrs.  F.  P.  Mc- 
Munn,  mother,  Olney,  111. 

MC  MURRY,  ORA  R.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
American  Expeditionary  Forces,  49th  Aero 
Squadron.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action 
near  Romagne,  France,  October  4,  1918.  Lieuten- 
ant McMurry  was  a  member  of  a  patrol  of  seven 
machines  which  attacked  17  enemy  Fokkers.  After 
shooting  down  one  of  the  enemy,  this  officer  return- 
ed to  the  fight  and  shot  down  another.  For  the  fol- 
lowing act  of  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Toges  and  La  Croix-aux-Bois,  France,  October  30, 
1918,  Lieutenant  McMurry  is  awarded  an  oak  leaf 
cluster  to  be  worn  with  the  distinguished-service 
cross:  After  becoming  separated  from  his  patrol  be- 
cause of  motor  trouble,  this  officer  encountered  and 
attacked  five  enemy  planes  (Fokker) ,  and  succeeded 
in  shooting  down  one  of  them.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
J.  C.  McMurry,  mother,  Evansville,  Wis. 

MCNAMME,  J.  T Captain 

Royal  Field  Artillery,  British  Army,  attached  to 
1st  Battalion,  30th  Gas  Regiment.  Volunteering, 
he  led  a  detachment  of  Engineers  up  to  the  front 
lines  on  July  30,  1918,  for  the  purpose  of  assisting 
the  advance  of  the  infantry  with  thermite  and 
smoke  bombs.  That  night  he  led  his  men  through  a 
heavy  barrage,  exhibiting  courage  and  leadership. 
For  three  days  and  nights  he  remained  with  his  men 
in  the  extreme  front  line  in  the  Bois  Colas,  greatly 
aiding  in  repulsing  enemy  counterattacks  by  laying 
down  barrages  of  thermite  and  phosphorus,  clean- 
ing out  machine-gun  nests  in  the  same  manner  and 
enabling  our  infantry  to  attack  behind  smoke 
screens.  On  August  5  he  took  another  detachment 
into  St.  Thibaut  and  brought  ammunition  into  the 
village  before  it  was  occupied  by  our  infantry  and 
while  the  enemy  patrols  were  still  there.  The  ad- 
vance of  the  infantry  across  the  two  rivers,  the 
Ourcq  and  the  Vesle,  was  greatly  facilitated  and  the 
lives  of  many  of  them  saved  by  the  smoke  screens 
which  Captain  McNamme  so  successfully  prepared. 
Throughout  this  entire  advance  across  these  two 
rivers  he  conducted  himself  with  extraordinary  hero- 
ism, setting  an  example  to  the  men  of  the  regiment 
to  which  he  was  attached,  constantly  exposing  him- 
self to  danger  in  making  reconnaissance  and  at  the 
same  time  shielding  his  men. 

MC  NAUGHTON,  HENRY  D.  .  .  Captain 
117th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Molain,  France,  October  17,  1918.  Ad- 
vancing for  100  yards  under  heavy  shell  and  ma- 
chine-gun fire,  he  went  with  a  soldier  to  the  aid  of  a 
wounded  man  who  had  a  leg  blown  off  by  an  anti- 
tank shell.  Showing  utter  disregard  for  personal 
danger,  Captain  McNaughton  dressed  the  wound  of 
the  soldier,  who  had  fallen  near  the  tank  which  was 
still  being  shelled,  and  then  carried  the  wounded 
man  to  safety.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Marguerite 
McNaughton,  wife,  Grand  Rapids,  Mich. 

MC  NEAL,  EDWARD Private 

Company  B,  103d  Infantry.    For  extraordinary 


heroism  in  action  near  Bouresches,  France,  July  20, 
1918.  Upon  reaching  his  objective,  Hill  190,  in 
front  of  Bouresches,  he  found  he  was  the  only  man 
of  his  squad  left.  Going  forward,  he  entered  an  en- 
emy machine-gun  position  and  at  the  point  of  his 
bayonet  captured  three  machine  guns  and  five  pris- 
oners. Home  address,  Mrs.  Bella  McNeal,  mother, 
Mexico,  Me. 

MC  NEECE,  JOHN  H Private 

Company  D,  101st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  the  Houppy  Bois,  north  of  Ver- 
dun, France,  October  23,  1918.  On  duty  as  a  run- 
ner, Private  McNeece  repeatedly  carried  messages 
under  the  heaviest  shell  and  machine-gun  fire.  He 
also  performed  heroic  service  in  carrying  wounded 
soldiers  to  shelter  and  administering  first  aid. 
Though  he  was  almost  exhausted,  he  voluntarily 
went  to  the  rear  under  heavy  artillery  fire  and  pro- 
cured food,  which  he  brought  back  and  distributed 
among  his  comrades  in  the  shell  holes.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Mary  McNeece,  mother,  Holbrook, 
Mass. 

MC  NERNEY,  EDWARD  J.  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Company  K,  104th  Infantry  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Epieds,  France,  July  22, 
1918.  Sergeant  McNerney,  with  one  other  soldier, 
went  to  the  rescue  of  a  wounded  comrade,  through 
a  severe  machine-gun  fire  at  a  direct  range  of  only 
350  yards,  and  carried  the  wounded  man  to  safety. 
Home  address,  Thomas  McNerney,  father,  145 
Middlesex  Street,  Lowell,  Mass. 

MC  NULTY,  CLARENCE  J.  .  .  .  Private 
Medical  Detachment,  128th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Cesnes,  France, 
October  7,  1918.  When  his  battalion  was  forced  to 
retire  \inder  heavy  artillery  and  machine-gun  fire, 
Private  McNulty,  accompanied  by  Private  William 
A.  Jacobson,  went  out  in  front  of  the  battalion,  ad- 
ministering first  aid  and  bringing  in  the  wounded 
who  had  been  left  lying  in  exposed  positi9ns.  While 
they  were  carrying  back  a  wounded  soldier,  Private 
Jacobson  was  wounded,  whereupon  Private  Mc- 
Nulty alone  carried  the  wounded  man  to  the  dress- 
ing station  and  then  immediately  returned  to  assist 
Private  Jacobson.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Sarah  Mc- 
Nulty, mother,  11568  Perry  Avenue,  Chicago,  111. 

MC  NULTY,  HERMAN  C.  .  First  Lieutenant 
354th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Remonville,  France,  November  1, 
1918.  At  the  head  of  his  company  following  close 
upon  the  barrage,  he  inspired  his  men  by  his  person- 
al valor,  and,  when  woundeH  by  a  machine-gun  bul- 
let in  the  leg,  refused  to  be  evacuated.  After  his 
wound  had  been  bound  up  he  continued  with  his 
company  in  the  advance,  remaining  on  duty  till  the 
objective  had  been  reached  and  consolidated. 
Home  address,  Charles  W.  McNulty,  father,  924 
North  Fourth  Street,  Huntington,  W.  Va. 

MC  NULTY,  JOHN  ....  First  Sergeant 
Company  C,  6th  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  between  Blanc 
Mont  and  St.  Etienne,  France,  October  4,  1918.  Al- 
though he  was  severely  wounded  during  an  enemy 
counterattack,  Sergeant  McNulty  voluntarily  re- 
mained on  the  firing  line  under  heavy  artillery  and 
machine-gun  fire,  operating  a  machine-gun,  the 
crew  of  which  had  all  been  killed  or  wounded.  By 
staying  at  his  post  until  the  enemy  was  repulsed  and 
he  was  ordered  to  the  rear  by  his  commanding  offi- 
cer, he  furnished  an  inspiring  example  to  the  other 
members  of  the  company.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Jane  A.  Wilson,  mother,  43  Dauhwood  Street,  Re- 
vere, Mass. 

MC  PHERSON,  HENRY     ....     Corporal 

Company  C,  306th  Infantry.    For  extraordinary 

heroism  in  action  at  St.  Juvin,  France,  October  16, 


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1918.  Corporal  McPherson  volunteered  repeatedly 
during  the  attack  on  St.  Juvin  to  carry  messages 
through  a  severe  enemy  barrage.  Throughout  the 
action  this  soldier  showed  entire  disregard  for  per- 
sonal danger  and  a  devotion  to  duty  far  beyond  the 
scope  of  his  position,  accomplishing  several  import- 
ant missions  with  success.  Home  address,  Miss 
Grace  McPherson,  sister,  431  Rockland  Street, 
Abington,  Mass. 


MC  PIKE,  LESLIE  ALBERT  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Company  C,  8th  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  in  the  Bois  de 
ForSt,  France,  October  22,  1918.  Having  been  sent 
with  his  section  to  defend  a  difficult  positon,  Ser- 
geant McPike  succeeded  in  breaking  up  a  hostile 
counterattack,  though  his  ammunition  was  ex- 
hausted in  so  doing.  Shortly  afterwards,  when 
another  counterattack  was  made  against  him,  he 
and  his  men  held  off  the  enemy  with  their  pistols, 
though  at  one  time  the  Germans  had  closed  in  from 
three  sides.  Their  courageous  stand  checked  the 
enemy  until  fresh  ammunition  could  be  brought 
up,  whereupon  the  hostile  attack  was  completely 
repulsed.  Home  address,  Curt  McPike,  father, 
525  East  Sixteenth  Street,  Bedford,  Ind. 

MC  RAE,  DUNCAN  K  .....  Sergeant 
Company  M,  362d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Gesnes,  France,  October  11, 
1918.  Sergeant  McRae  took  out  a  patrol  for  the 
purpose  of  ascertaining  the  position  of  the  enemy 
and  the  location  of  machine-guns.  Three  of  his  men 
were  killed,  but  he  continued  on  over  difficult  terrain 
and  returned  with  information  of  the  highest  value 
in  subsequent  operations.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Finlay  McRae,  mother,  902  Ninth  Avenue,  Helena, 
Mont. 

MC  SORLEY,  JAMES  .....  Sergeant 
Company  E,  127th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Roncheres,  France,  July  30, 
1918.  Painfully  wounded  in  the  left  arm,  Sergeant 
McSorley  continued  to  lead  his  platoon  in  the  face  of 
terrific  machine-gun  fire,  remaining  with  his  men 
and  directing  the  advance  until  he  was  ordered  to 
the  rear.  Home  address,  Mrs.  George  Webb,  sister, 
7  North  State  Street.  Chippewa  Falls,  Wis. 

MC  VEY,  JOSEPH  E  ......       Private 

Deceased.  Company  M,  28th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Soissons,  France, 
July  18-21  ,  1918.  After  his  platoon  commander  had 
been  wounded,  Private  McVey  took  command  of 
the  platoon  and  displayed  exceptional  initiative, 
good  judgment,  and  devotion  to  duty.  He  alone 
captured  a  machine-gun  which  was  holding  up  the 
advance  and  continued  to  lead  his  men  forward  until 
reaching  their  final  objective.  He  himself  was 
killed.  Next  of  kin,  Miss  Elizabeth  Hoy,  sister,  St. 
Marys,  Kan. 

MC  VICAR,  LAN  D  ......       Sergeant 

Company  I,  30th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Crezancy,  France,  July  15, 
1918.  Sergeant  McVicar  conducted  a  party  of  am- 
munition carriers  to  the  front  line  during  the  most 
violent  part  of  the  shell  fire  near  Crezancy  on  July 
15.  He  also  conducted  a  reconnoitering  patrol 
through  terrific  machine-gun  and  shell  fire  that 
same  day.  Home  address,  Dora  McVicar,  mother, 
Norfolk,  Conn. 

MC  VICKAR,  LANSING  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
1st  Battalion  Headquarters,  7th  Field  Artillery. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Very, 
France,  October  4,  1918.  Lieutenant  McVickar 
volunteered  and  took  forward  a  gun  to  the  aid  of  the 
infantry  under  most  hazardous  circumstances.  Des- 
pite the  loss  of  two  horses  and  the  wounding  of  sev- 
eral of  his  men,  he  continued  until  he  encountered 
an  enemy  barrage,  from  which  it  was  necessary  to 


take  cover.  He  exposed  himself  to  the  barrages  on 
five  different  occasions  to  bring  in  wounded  men. 
Home  address,  H.  G.  McVickar,  Knickerbocker 
Club,  New  York  City. 

MC  VICKER,  FRANKLIN  D.     .      .      . 

Private  (First  Class) 

Company  A,  9th  Infantry.  At  Vaux,  July  1. 
1918,  acting  as  stretcher  bearer,  although  wounded 
twice,  he  continued  to  make  trips  through  an  intense 
barrage  to  carry  back  wounded.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Allen  McVicker,  mother,  1106  Johnson  Ave- 
nue, Portage,  Pa. 

MAAS,  CHARLES  S Corporal 

Company  F,  167th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Croix  Rouge  Farm,  France, 
July  26,  1918.  Corporal  Maas  voluntarily  went  out 
under  a  terrific  machine-gun  fire  to  the  rescue  of  his 
commanding  officer,  who  had  been  wounded.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Hattie  Maas,  324  Lauderdale  Street, 
Selma,  Ala. 

MABE,  JAMES  D Private 

Company  A,  119th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt,  France,  Septem- 
ber 29,  1918.  Having  been  severely  wounded  in  the 
shoulder  by  shrapnel  early  in  the  attack,  Private 
Mabe  refused  to  leave  his  platoon,  and,  after  losing 
his  rifle,  armed  himself  with  grenades  and  cleaned 
out  numerous  enemy  dugouts.  Not  until  his  com- 
pany had  taken  his  position  for  the  night  did  he  go 
to  the  rear.  Home  address,  J.  M.  Mabe,  father, 
Madison,  N.  C. 

MABRESKI,  MICHAEL  ....  Corporal 
Company  I,  9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Thiaucourt,  France,  Septem- 
ber 12,  1918.  Corporal  Mabreski,  with  about  12 
men,  assisted  in  flanking  a  machine-gun  nest  and 
then  captured  a  German  ammunition  dump,  with 
about  65  prisoners.  Home  address,  Mrs.  William 
Hermann,  friend,  25  Kent  Street,  Beadon,  N.  Y. 

MACAROVSKY,  HERMAN  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Company  H,  9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Blanc  Mont  Ridge,  France, 
October  3,  1918.  All  of  his  superior  officers  killed 
or  wounded,  Sergeant  Macarovsky  took  command 
of  and  organized  his  company  under  heavy  shell  fire. 
He  then  led  it  to  the  attack,  captured  or  killed  many 
Germans,  and  put  several  machine-gun  nests  out  of 
action.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Bertha  Macarovsky, 
316  Texas  Street.  St.  Paul.  Minn. 

MACAULEY,  MALCOLM  A.  ...  Private 
Company  K,  104th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bouresches,  France,  July  20, 
1918.  On  July  20,  Private  Macauley  repeatedly 
carried  messages  through  a  field  swept  by  a  terrific 
machine-gun  fire.  At  one  time  he  crawled  to  a 
brook  through  this  machine-gun  fire  and  returned 
with  water  to  two  wounded  men,  giving  them  first 
aid  and  assisting  them  to  the  rear.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Alice  M.  McLellan,  mother,  34  Palmer  Street, 
Roxbury,  Mass. 

MACE,  JOHN  H Sergeant 

Company  H,  140th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Exermont,  France,  Septem- 
ber 28,  1918.  He  volunteered  to  lead  a  detachment 
to  attack  a  machine-gun  nest  which  was  holding  up 
the  advance  of  his  battalion.  Although  severely 
wounded,  he  carried  the  position,  killing  the  enemy 
gun  crew  and  capturing  the  machine-gun.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Calle  Mace,  wife,  640  North  Gallatm 
Street,  Liberty,  Mo. 

MACK,  WALTER  C Private 

Company  B,  135th  Machine-Gun  Battalion.  For 


HEROES  ALL 


extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Eyne,  Belgium, 
November  2,  1918.  In  the  face  of  intense  machine- 
gun  fire,  Private  Mack  voluntarily  swam  the  Scheltd 
River  to  obtain  information  regarding  the  enemy. 
His  successful  return  with  the  desired  information 
enabled  his  company  commander  to  so  place  his 
guns  that  they  could  be  fired  with  great  advantage. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  M.  L.  Mack,  mother,  2121 
North  Twenty-second  Street,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

MACK,  WILLIAM Captain 

305th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion on  the  Vesle  River,  near  Bazoches,  France,  Sep- 
tember 2,  1918.  Captain  (then  first  lieutenant) 
Mack  volunteered  to  leave  St.  Thibaut  in  broad 
daylight  with  another  officer  and  a  patrol  of  ten  men 
to  reconnoiter  the  enemy's  lines.  Upon  reaching 
the  Vesle  River,  Captain  Mack  swam  across  it  and 
arranged  a  rope  by  means  of  which  the  remainder  of 
the  patrol  crossed  the  stream.  He  divided  the  pat- 
rol and,  taking  five  men  with  him,  advanced  on  the 
village  of  Bazoches,  which  was  occupied  by  the  en- 
emy. He  attacked  enemy  hiding  places  in  an  old 
house  in  which  he  encountered  four  Germans.  Al- 
though under  machine-gun  fire,  he  gained  valuable 
information,  having  actually  penetrated  the  enemy's 
advanced  posts,  and  with  great  skill  withdrew  his 
patrol.  Captain  Mack  and  four  of  his  men  were 
wounded,  two  mortally.  Home  address,  W.  Lewis 
Mack,  brother,  Detroit,  Mich. 

MACKAY,  DONALD  S.  .  First  Lieutenant 
168th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Sergy,  France,  July  26-30,  1918.  In  an 
effort  to  locate  enemy  machine-gun  emplacements, 
Lieutenant  Mackay  constantly  exposed  himself  to 
enemy  fire  and,  while  so  doing,  was  severely 
wounded.  During  the  entire  five  days  of  operations 
he  led  a  scout  group  forward,  locating  nests  that  had 
been  stubbornly  resisting  the  progress  of  our  troops 
and  supplying  the  artillery  with  most  valuable  in- 
formation, resulting  in  the  destruction  of  the  nests. 
Home  address,  Miss  A.  Mackay,  sister,  St.  Albans, 
Vt. 

MACKIN,  ELTON  E Private 

67th  Company,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Blanc  Mont, 
France,  October  4,  1918.  As  a  runner,  Private 
Mackin  carried  messages  over  territory  which  was 
subject  to  constant  shell  fire,  exhibiting  singular 
courage  and  devotion  to  duty.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Harriet  A.  Chittenden,  mother,  Lewiston,  N.  Y. 

MACKMER,  HERBERT  W.  .  .  .  Private 
Deceased.  Company  A,  305th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Carre  four  de 
Meurrussons,  France,  September  27,  1918.  When 
his  platoon  encountered  intense  fire  from  hostile 
trench  mortars  and  machine-guns,  Private  Mackmer 
took  up  an  exposed  position  on  the  flank  and,  with 
his  automatic  rifle,  covered  the  withdrawal  of  the 
platoon  to  a  protected  position,  sacrificing  his  life  in 
so  doing.  Next  of  kin,  George  Mackmer,  father, 
Main  Street,  Collins  Center,  N.  Y. 

MADDEN,  DAVID Sergeant 

Company  E,  4th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Cunel,  France,  October  7, 
1918.  Due  to  the  lifting  of  a  heavy  fog,  Company  E 
was  caught  on  an  open  hillside,  within  100  yards  of 
the  enemy's  line,  and  were  forced  to  remain  in  the 
cover  of  shell  holes  for  the  entire  day.  Hearing  a 
wounded  man  groaning  in  great  pain,  Sergeant 
Madden  left  his  shelter  and  went  to  his  rescue,  car- 
rying him  through  the  terrific  machine-gun  and 
artillery  fire  to  a  shell  hole,  where  he  administered 
all  the  aid  and  comfort  possible  and  then  returned 
to  his  post  through  the  same  intense  fire.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Otto  Leutz,  sister,  34  Wyman  Street, 
Jamaica  Plains,  Boston,  Mass. 


MADDEN,  JOSEPH  A Private 

Medical  Detachment,  125th  Infantry.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  Cierges  and  Fismes, 
France,  July  31  to  August  4,  1918.  Throughout  the 
advance  by  Company  D,  to  which  he  was  attached, 
his  conduct,  in  treating  the  wounded  under  fire, 
afforded  an  inspiring  example  of  devotion  to  duty. 
He  was  in  the  front  lines  at  all  times,  administering 
relief  not  only  to  men  of  his  company  but  also  to  the 
wounded  of  other  organizations  in  his  vicinity.  He 
voluntarily  searched  the  woods  and  fields  to  give 
first  aid  to  the  wounded.  In  spite  of  heavy  and  con- 
tinuous shell  fire,  he  continued  working  untiringly 
day  and  night  until  exhausted.  Home  address, 
Michael  Madden,  father,  497  Eighth  Street,  Manis- 
tee,  Mich. 

MADDEN,  ROBERT  A Private 

Deceased.  Company  I,  47th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Sergy,  France, 
July  29-30,  1918.  Passing  through  heavy  machine- 
gun  and  artillery  fire,  he  maintained  liaison  with  ad- 
jacent units,  displaying  marked  heroism  in  his  work. 
He  was  mortally  wounded  in  the  performance  of 
duty.  Next  of  kin,  Robert  N.  Madden,  father,  3017 
North  Western  Avenue,  Indianapolis,  Ind. 

MADDOX,  JOHN  .  .  Sergeant  (First  Class) 
Company  F,  316th  Engineers.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Audenarde,  Belgium,  Novem- 
ber 1,  1918.  Sergeant  Maddox  volunteered  to  ac- 
company an  officer  and  three  other  soldiers  on  a 
reconnaissance  patrol  of  the  city  of  Audenarde. 
Entering  under  heavy  shell  fire,  the  party  recon- 
noitered  the  city  for  seven  hours,  while  it  was  still 
being  patrolled  by  the  enemy,  and  advanced  two 
kilometers  in  front  of  our  outposts  and  beyond  those 
of  the  enemy.  Home  address,  Oliver  H.  Mitchell, 
Imperial,  Cal. 

MADER,  THOMAS  O.      .      .  First  Sergeant 

Battery  A,  109th  Field  Artillery.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  Varennes,  France,  Octo- 
ber 2,  1918.  He  displayed  great  coolness  and  brav- 
ery in  helping  to  guide  sections  of  his  battery  over  a 
road  swept  by  enemy  shell  fire,  during  which  eight 
men  were  wounded  and  ten  horses  killed,  including 
one  which  he  himself  rode.  The  driver  of  a  swing 
team,  having  difficulty  in  controlling  one  of  the 
horses  of  a  section,  was  assigned  to  another  horse 
and  his  place  taken  by  Sergeant  Mader,  who  guided 
the  section  until  he  was  so  severely  wounded  that  he 
was  unable  to  control.  In  spite  of  his  wounds,  he 
directed  the  carriages  to  places  of  safety,  and,  disre- 
garding personal  safety,  requested  the  medical 
officer  to  first  give  attention  to  the  other  wounded. 
Sergeant  Mader's  conduct  was  an  inspiration  to  the 
men  of  his  battery.  Home  address,  Henry  O.  Mad- 
er, father,  Audenried,  Pa. 

MADORE,  JOHN  J Private 

Company  G,  47th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bazoches,  France,  August 
9,  1918.  Private  Madore  volunteered  to  carry  a 
message  to  an  advance  squad  through  heavy  ma- 
chine-gun fire.  After  delivering  the  message  and 
administering  first-aid  treatment  to  wounded  men 
in  the  squad,  he  crawled  up  to  the  nearest  enemy 
machine  gun  and  put  it  out  of  action  with  a  hand 
grenade.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Anne  Madore,  mo- 
ther, 338  Medford  Street,  Maiden,  Mass. 

MADSEN,  HOWARD  E Sergeant 

Company  D,  115th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  the  Bois  de  Consenvoye, 
France,  October  22,  1918.  When  his  platoon  was 
fired  on  at  close  range  by  a  machine  gun,  Sergeant 
Madsen  went  forward  and  killed  two  of  the  enemy 
with  grenades,  routing  the  other  members  of  the 
crew.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary  V.  Madsen,  mo- 
ther, 3133  Fait  Avenue,  Baltimore,  Md. 


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MADSON,  EDMUND  T.  .  .  First  Sergeant 
Deceased.  47th  Company,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S. 
M.  C.  Killed  in  action  at  Chateau-Thierry,  France, 
June  6,  1918.  He  gave  the  supreme  proof  of  that 
extraordinary  heroism  which  will  serve  as  an  ex- 
ample to  hitherto  untried  troops.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs. 
Johanne  Madson,  mother,  Copenhagen.  Denmark. 

MAHAFEY,  EMORY Private 

Deceased.  Medical  Detachment,  28th  Infantry. 
On  May  28-29,  1918,  at  Cantigny,  France,  he  did 
more  than  his  duty  under  violent  fire  in  the  open  to 
relieve  sufferings  of  the  wounded.  On  his  way  to  a 
machine-gun  emplacement  to  succor  men  who  had 
been  injured  there,  he  stopped  to  give  first  aid  to  Pri- 
vate Jay  Ler.  Antes,  who  lay  mortally  wounded  and 
exposed  to  machine-gun  fire,  and  while  performing 
this  heroic  act  was  killed.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Vic- 
toria Mahafey,  mother,  3524  East  Seventy-second 
Street,  Cleveland,  Ohio. 

MAKER,  DANIEL  H Corporal 

Company  L,  105th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Souplet,  France,  October 
18,  1918.  Corporal  Maher  courageously  led  several 
attacks  on  enemy  machine-gun  nests.  Later  in  the 
day  he  attacked  single-handed  two  enemy  snipers, 
killing  one  and  driving  off  the  other.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  M.  L.  Sinzabough,  sister,  Sixth  Avenue, 
Newark.  N.  J. 

MAIER,  CARL  J.  .  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  I,  362d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  September  26,  1918.  Working 
with  a  patrol  in  an  attack  on  an  enemy  machine  gun, 
Private  Maier  crawled  upon  the  emplacement  and 
without  assistance  killed  three  enemy  gunners  and 
captured  their  machine  gun  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Katrina  Pfay,  mother,  Upham,  N.  Dak. 

MAILS,  MARK  W.  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  F,  146th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Cierges,  France,  September 
28,  1918.  After  his  platoon  had  withdrawn  about 
50  yards  to  an  established  line,  a  wounded  comrade 
was  seen  lying  ahead,  in  the  position  they  formerly 
occupied.  The  enemy  had  just  launched  a  strong 
counterattack,  but  Private  Mails,  with  another  sol- 
dier, volunteered  to  go  to  the  assistance  of  the 
wounded  man.  In  the  face  of  terrific  fire  of  enemy 
artillery  and  machine  guns,  and  the  fire  of  their  own 
comrades,  who  were  resisting  the  attack,  Private 
Mails  succeeded  in  bringing  his  man  to  a  place  of 
safety.  Home  address,  Tonganoxie,  Kan. 

MAIN,  CHARLES  L Sergeant 

Machine  Gun  Company,  38th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Launay,  France, 
Sergeant  Main,  with  an  officer  and  another  soldier 
of  his  company,  attacked  a  patrol  of  seven  Germans, 
who  had  captured  four  American  soldiers,  killed  one 
of  the  Germans,  and  captured  the  others.  Home 
address,  Harry  E.  Main,  father,  Mechanic  Street, 
Rouserville,  Pa. 

MAIN,  WILLIAM  B.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  D,  16th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  the  Forest  of  Argonne,  France, 
October  9,  1918.  Accompanied  by  another  soldier, 
Private  Main  advanced  on  a  German  77-mm.  gun. 
which  was  enfilading  his  company,  and,  with  his 
automatic  rifle,  caused  such  heavy  casualties  among 
the  enemy  crew,  that  they  were  forced  to  withdraw. 
Home  address,  H.  E.  Main,  father,  Rouse ville, 
Pa. 

MAKAS,  SATERAE  N Private 

Company  F,  26th  Infantry.  In  the  attack  near 
Soissons,  France,  July  19,  1918,  he  was  wounded 
three  times,  but  continued  with  the  advance  and 
kept  up  the  operation  of  his  automatic  rifle  despite 


his  injuries,  until  the  objective  had  been  attained. 
Home  address,  Nemas  N.  Makas,  father,  31  Winter 
Street,  Worcester,  Mass. 


MALBE,  FERNAND 


Lieutenant 


350th  Tank  Company,  French  Army.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Gesnes,  France, 
October  5,  1918.  After  two  of  his  tanks  had  been 
destroyed,  Lieutenant  Malbe  continued  to  lead  his 
tank  section  in  a  desperate  attack  on  the  machine- 
gun  nests  at  the  crest  of  Hill  255.  His  entire  disre- 
gard of  personal  danger  in  successfully  carrying  out 
his  mission  under  the  terrific  enemy  fire,  made  it 
possible  for  our  troops  to  reach  the  objective  and 
hold  the  position. 

MALCOLMSON,  BRUCE  K.  .  First  Sergeant 
Company  H,  364th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Cheppy,  France,  September 
26,  1918.  Accompanied  by  another  soldier  he  ad- 
vanced against  two  machine-guns  and  killed  two  of 
the  mounters.  This  made  possible  the  capture  of 
55  men  who  were  in  a  trench  100  yards  farther  for- 
ward. Later  in  the  same  day  he  assisted  an  officer 
in  leading  a  platoon  which  captured  approximately 
100  of  the  enemy.  Home  address,  Kinlock  G..Mal- 
colmson,  father,  4066  Melrose  Avenue,  Los  Angeles, 
Calif. 

MALICHIS,  CONSTANTINE  .  .  Corporal 
Deceased.  Company  I,  30th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  Aigre- 
mont,  France,  July  15,  1918.  Corporal  Malichis 
volunteered  and  carried  a  message  from  his  com- 
pany post  of  command  to  the  battalion  post  of  com- 
mand through  the  thickest  of  the  German  barrage. 
He  was  killed  in  action  the  same  day.  Next  of  kin, 
Alexander  Malichis,  father,  600  Davis  Avenue,  Mo- 
bile, Ala. 

MALLAN,  JOHNC Private 

Company  H,  131st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Chipilly  Ridge,  August  9, 
1918.  During  an  attack,  he  worked  out  far  ahead  of 
our  lines  and  personally  killed  four  Germans  and 
brought  back  three  prisoners,  one  of  them  an  officer. 
Later  he  formed  one  of  a  raiding  party  and  display- 
ed marked  skill  and  bravery,  aiding  in  the  capture 
of  fourteen  prisoners.  Both  these  missions  were 
carried  out  under  heavy  artillery  and  machine-gun 
fire.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary  Mallan,  mother, 
1727  Karlov  Avenue,  Chicago,  111. 

MALONE,  CLAYTON Sergeant 

Company  I,  353d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  Barricourt,  France, 
November  1,  1918.  He  led  his  platoon  with  marked 
bravery  and  ability  in  an  attack  which  resulted  in 
the  capture  of  15  machine-guns  and  70  prisoners, 
more  than  40  of  the  enemy  being  killed  or  wounded. 
Throughout  the  attack  he  showed  great  heroism, 
killing  two  of  the  enemy  in  hand-to-hand  encounters. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Carrie  Malone,  mother,  119 
North  Second  Street,  Herington,  Kans. 

MALONE,  FRANCIS  P Corporal 

Company  D,  102d  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Trugny, 
France,  July  22-23,  1918.  After  all  the  other  mem- 
bers of  his  squad  had  become  casualties,  Corporal 
Malone  volunteered  and  led  two  other  squads  on  a 
machine-gun  nest  which  he  had  located  and  put  it 
out  of  action  with  the  first  burst  of  shot.  Later  he 
helped  dress  wounded  men  of  his  squad  and  evacu- 
ated them  under  heavy  artillery  and  machine-gun 
fire.  Although  severely  gassed  next  day,  Corporal 
Malone  continued  in  the  advance.  Home  address, 
Timothy  J.  Malone,  father,  778  State  Street,  New 
Haven,  Conn. 


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MALONEY,  WILLIAM  E.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
354th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Remonville,  France,  November  1,  1918. 
Leading  an  assault  platoon,  Lieutenant  Maloney 
encountered  a  nest  of  six  enemy  guns,  which  was 
pouring  out  a  deadly  fire  from  three  directions. 
Rushing  the  guns  in  the  immediate  front,  he  captur- 
ed them  as  well  as  taking  the  crews  as  prisoners;  and 
while  thus  engaged,  he  was  knocked  unconscious  by 
a  bursting  shell.  Regaining  consciousness  when 
picked  up  by  first-aid  men,  he  returned  immediately 
and  rejoined  his  platoon  and  directed  operations  un- 
til the  objectives  were  reached.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Mary  Maloney,  wife,  118  West  Sixty-third 
Street,  New  York  City. 

MANARD,  ALEXANDER  .  .  .  Corporal 
Company  K,  107th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  east  of  Ronssoy,  France,  Septem- 
ber 29,  1918.  Corporal  Manard,  with  three  other 
soldiers,  went  out  into  an  open  field  under  heavy 
shell  and  machine-gun  fire  and  succeeded  in  carry- 
ing back  to  our  lines  four  seriously  wounded  men. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Henry  Manard,  mother,  Ma- 
lone,  N.  Y. 

MANGE,  STEPHEN  M Corporal 

Company  B,  131st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Chipilly  Ridge,  France,  August 
10,  1918.  Sent  out  alone  to  locate  the  position  of 
snipers,  and  coming  upon  a  machine-gun  nest,  he 
boldly  attacked  it  single-handed,  capturing  the  gun, 
wounding  one  of  the  crew,  and  taking  three  prison- 
ers. Home  address,  Mrs.  M.  Mance,  mother,  9622 
Baltimore  Avenue,  South  Chicago,  111. 

MANGIARACINA,  FRANK  ....  Private 
Company  F,  9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Beaumont,  France,  Novem- 
ber 1-5,  1918.  On  duty  as  a  company  runner,  Pri- 
vate Mangiracino  repeatedly  carried  messages 
through  heavy  enemy  machine-gun  and  shell  fire 
with  utter  disregard  for  personal  safety.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mary  Mangiracino,  211  Ten  Eyck  Street, 
Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 

MANIER,  WILL  R.  Jr Captain 

5th  Infantry  Brigade.  For  extraordinary  hero- 
ism in  action  in  the  Clair  Chenes  Woods,  October 
21,  1918.  Captain  Manier,  brigade  liaison  officer, 
was  at  the  command  post  of  the  assaulting  battal- 
ion when  word  was  received  that  the  enemy  had 
penetrated  our  line  and  was  closing  in  on  the  com- 
mand post.  No  reserves  being  available,  Captain 
Manier  assisted  in  hastily  organizing  a  force  of  run- 
ners, a  signalman  and  others,  and  himself  taking  a 
rifle,  led  these  men  under  heavy  machine-gun  and 
rifle  fire  in  a  counterattack  on  the  advancing  en- 
emy. He  succeeded  in  stopping  the  enemy  and 
holding  the  position  until  the  line  was  reestablished. 
As  a  result  of  his  courage  and  initiative  a  large  num- 
ber of  the  enemy  were  captured  and  many  killed  or 
wounded,  and  the  success  of  future  operations  as- 
sured. Home  address,  William  R.  Manier,  father, 
1800  Acklin  Avenue,  Nashville,  Tenn. 

MANNING,  JAMES Corporal 

Company  C,  4th  Engineers.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Thibaut,  France,  August 
8,  1918.  Corporal  Manning  was  one  of  our  men  who 
volunteered  and  swam  the  Vesle  River  for  the  pur- 
pose of  doing  work  on  the  opposite  bank  necessary 
in  the  construction  of  a  footbridge.  With  another 
soldier  he  succeeded  in  felling  a  large  tree  in  the 
face  of  heavy  machine-gun  and  one-pounder  fire 
after  the  remainder  of  the  platoon  had  withdrawn. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Arthur  Ashurst,  sister,  Cornu- 
copia, Alberta,  Canada. 

MANNING,  JAMES     .      .     Hospital  Apprentice 
U.  S.  N.    Attached  to  1st  Battalion,  6th  Regi- 


ment, U.  S.  M.  C.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Thiaucourt,  France,  September  15, 
1918.  While  Hospital  Apprentice  Manning  was  at- 
tending a  wounded  man,  his  dressing  station  was 
struck  by  a  shell,  from  which  his  patient  received 
two  additional  wounds.  He  dressed  the  man's  new 
wounds  and  while  so  doing  was  himself  struck  in  the 
back  and  knocked  down  by  the  explosion  of  another 
shell.  He  remained  at  his  post,  however,  until  he 
had  finished  dressing  his  patient's  injuries  and  then 
removed  him  from  the  dressing  station,  which  very 
soon  was  completely  destroyed  by  a  third  shell. 
Home  address,  Lester  R.  Devine,  cousin,  174 
Boulevard,  Houston,  Texas. 

MANNING,  JAMES  F.  Jr.  .  First  Lieutenant 
Pilot,  Air  Service,  49th  Aero  Squadron.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Doulcon, 
France,  October  4,  1918.  While  leading  a  patrol  of 
seven  planes,  Lieutenant  Manning  accepted  com- 
bat with  17  German  machines  (type  Fokker)  at  an 
altitude  of  1,200  meters.  Through  his  courageous 
leadership  and  skillful  maneuver  of  his  patrol,  seven 
of  the  enemy  planes  were  shot  down.  Home  ad- 
dress, J.  F.  Manning,  father,  Leesburg,  Va. 

MANNING,  JOHN  C Corporal 

Company  K,  26th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Paris-Soissons  Road,  France, 
July  18-19,  1918.  Corporal  Manning  voluntarily 
left  his  shelter  and  went  to  the  rescue  of  two  wound- 
ed French  soldiers  who  were  in  a  burning  tank.  The 
rescue  was  made  under  an  intense  fire  fr  m  the  en- 
emy, in  plain  view  and  while  they  were  using  all 
efforts  to  complete  the  destruction  of  the  tank  and 
prevent  the  rescue  of  its  inmates.  Corporal  Man- 
ning succeeded  in  forcing  open  a  door  of  the  burning 
tank,  dragging  out  the  wounded  men,  and  bringing 
them  to  a  place  of  shelter,  from  which  they  were  lat- 
er evacuated.  Home  address,  Amelia  Wright,  sister, 
Whorton,  Texas. 

MANNING,  JOHN  R Private 

Company  D,  342d  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  in  the  Bois  De 
Bantheville,  France,  November  1,  1918.  Disre- 
garding injuries  in  the  face,  head,  and  wrist,  Private 
Manning  continued  on  duty  as  gunner  throughout 
the  action  until  he  was  relieved  and  ordered  to  an 
aid  station  by  his  platoon  commander  thereby 
affording  an  inspiring  example  of  courage  to  his 
comrades.  Home  address,  James  J.  Manning,  283 
Walnut  Street,  Newton,  Lower  Falls,  Mass. 

MANNING,  SYDNEY  E Corporal 

Company  G,  167th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Croix  Rouge  Farm,  north- 
east of  Chateau-Thierry,  France,  July  27,  1918. 
Corporal  Manning,  on  the  morning  of  July  27,  1918, 
was  in  charge  of  an  automatic  rifle  squad.  One  gun- 
ner was  killed  and  one  carrier  and  himself  wounded 
by  shell  fire.  Although  wounded,  he  took  the  rifle 
and  ammunition  and  continued  the  advance.  On 
reaching  the  top  of  the  hill  he  was  again  wounded  by 
machine-gun  fire;  he  still  advanced  with  his  platoon. 
On  reaching  the  bottom  of  the  hill  his  platoon  was 
forced  to  withdraw,  being  flanked  on  both  sides. 
He  remained  at  the  bottom  of  the  hill  alone  and  cov- 
ered the  withdrawal,  keeping  the  enemy  from  clos- 
ing in  on  his  platoon.  He  then  rejoined  his  platoon 
having  received  nine  wounds.  Home  address, 
Olney,  Ala. 

MANNING,  WILLIAM  S Major 

Deceased.  316th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Verdun,  France,  November 
5,  1918.  Leading  his  command  in  the  face  of  ex- 
tremely heavy  artillery  and  machine-gun  fire,  Ma- 
jor Manning  displayed  remarkable  bravery  and 
coolness  in  reorganizing  his  battalion  after  severe 
losses  had  been  inflicted  on  them.  By  continuous 
encouragement  and  daring,  he  directed  operations 


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to  the  successful  gaining  of  his  objective.  During 
operations,  Major  Manning  was  instantly  killed  by 
a  machine-gun  bullet.  Next  of  kin,  Gov.  Manning, 
father,  Executive  Mansion,  Columbia,  S.  C. 

MANNION,  JOSEPH  F Sergeant 

Company  C,  115th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Verdun,  France,  October  11, 
1918.  Sergeant  Mannion  volunteered  and  left  his 
place  of  safety,  making  his  way  100  yards  in  ad- 
vance of  our  lines  to  the  aid  of  wounded  men.  At 
the  time  the  enemy  was  delivering  terrific  machine- 
gun  and  artillery  fire,  but  he  continued  and  assisted 
one  comrade  to  a  dressing  station.  He  returned  and 
helped  the  other  men  to  places  of  safety.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Delia  Mannion,  mother,  3423  East  Bal- 
timore Street,  Baltimore,  Md. 

MANNION,  MAURICE  ....  Sergeant 
Company  F,  109th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Apremont,  France,  September 
29,  1918.  During  a  hostile  attack,  Sergeant  Man- 
nion displayed  exceptional  courage  and  initiative  in 
leading  a  patrol  of  the  left  flank  of  his  platoon  and 
driving  off  a  superior  number  of  the  enemy  who 
were  attempting  to  encircle  the  flank,  killing  ten  of 
them,  capturing  eight  and  putting  the  remainder  to 
flight.  Home  address,  M.  D.  Mannion,  father,  43 
McCabe  Avenue,  Carbondale,  Pa. 

MANSFIELD,  HARRY  ....  Sergeant 
Company  I,  126th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Romagne,  France,  October  14, 
1918.  His  company  having  been  held  up  by  ma- 
chine-gun nest,  Sergeant  Mansfield,  with  another 
soldier,  crawled  200  yards  ahead  of  his  company  and 
reduced  the  machine-gun  nest,  killing  three  of  the 
enemy  and  capturing  18.  Home  address,  Mecosta, 
Mich. 

MANSFIELD,  JAMES  R Sergeant 

Medical  Detachment,  311th  Machine  Gun  Bat- 
talion. For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Montfaucon,  France,  September  29,  1918.  Admin- 
istering first  aid  in  a  most  exposed  position,  Sergeant 
Mansfield  rendered  most  valuable  assistance  not 
only  to  casualties  from  his  own  command,  but  also  to 
those  from  other  organizations.  He  continued  with 
his  work,  although  wounded,  and  refused  to  leave 
for  the  rear  until  ordered  to  do  so  by  his  command- 
ing officer.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary  V.  Mans- 
field, mother,  14  Center  Street,  Florence,  Mass. 

MANSFIELD,  THAROLD  B.  .  .  Corporal 
Company  C,  314th  Field  Signal  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Beauclair, 
France,  November  4-11,  1918.  From  the  4th  to 
llth  of  November,  while  continually  under  heavy 
shell  fire,  Corporal  Mansfield  laid  and  maintained 
lines  of  communication  within  his  area  with  utter 
disregard  for  his  personal  safety.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Charles  Mansfield,  907  Fourth  Street,  Bay 
City,  Mich. 

MANTON,  WALTER  W Captain 

Medical  Corps,  26th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Soisspns,  France,  July  18,  1918. 
Accompanying  his  battalion  in  the  attack,  Captain 
Manton  was  with  the  second  wave  when  he  sustain- 
ed a  compound  fracture  of  the  right  forearm  from  a 
bursting  shell.  He,  nevertheless,  refused  to  go  to 
the  rear,  but  remained  on  duty  until  the  final  ob- 
jective was  reached  in  the  afternoon,  attending  the 
wounded  and  directing  their  evacuation.  Home  ad- 
dress, Dr.  W.  P.  Manton,  father,  45  Watson  Street, 
Detroit,  Mich. 

MANULA,  HARRY Private 

Company  A,  4th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Grand  Ballois  Farm,  France, 
July  14-15,  1918.  During  a  heavy  gas  and  shell 
bombardment,  Private  Manula  repeatedly  volun- 


teered and  delivered  messages  over  routes  other 
than  his  own,  when  the  runners  assigned  to  those 
routes  had  been  killed  or  wounded.  Home  address, 
Nick  Manula.  2808  Edward  Alley,  Pittsburgh,  Pa. 

MANWARING,  CLYDE  F.  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Deceased.  Company  E,  llth  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Louppy;  France, 
November  9,  1918.  His  platoon  having  been  held 
up  by  enemy  machine-gun  fire,  Sergeant  Man- 
waring  took  three  other  soldiers  and  advanced 
against  the  machine  guns.  Two  of  the  men  ac- 
companying him  were  wounded,  but  he  continued 
on  with  the  other  one  and  captured  two  of  the  hos- 
tile guns,  killing  one  of  the  crew  and  driving  off 
the  remainder.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Clyde  Man- 
waring,  728  Princeton  Street,  Akron,  Ohio. 

MARAGLIA,  BATISTA  ....  Private 
Company  L,  305th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  the  Argonne  Forest,  France, 
October  1,  1918.  Seeing  a  runner  of  his  platoon  ly- 
ing helpless  from  a  broken  leg,  in  front  of  an  emeny 
machine  gun,  Private  Maraglia  volunteered  and 
went  to  his  aid,  making  his  way  through  direct  fire 
for  a  distance  of  75  yards  and  returning  with  his 
wounded  comrade.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Barbara 
Maraglia,  mother,  Canton  Street,  Stoughton,  Mass. 


MARCELLIA,  RICHARD 


Bugler 


Machine  Gun  Company,  47th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Bazoches,  France, 
August  9,  1918.  Responding  to  a  call  for  volunteers 
to  destroy  a  hostile  machine  gun,  Bugler  Marcellia, 
with  two  other  soldiers,  boldly  went  forward 
through  machine-gun  fire  and  accomplished  this 
mission.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Gaby  Marcellia,  mo- 
ther. 2146  Crotona  Avenue,  New  York  City. 

MARCHAND,  LEON  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
202d  Infantry,  French  Army  attached  to  30th 
U.  S.  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion during  the  Battle  of  the  Marne,  July  15,  1918. 
Lieutenant  Marchand  repeatedly  displayed  superb 
courage  by  voluntarily  proceeding  from  the  regi- 
mental command  post  dugout  to  an  observation 
post  on  the  edge  of  the  woods,  through  intense  shell 
fire,  in  order  to  observe  the  progress  of  the  action 
and  obtain  information  necessary  for  the  command- 
ing officer.  The  superb  courage  of  Lieutenant  Mar- 
chand was  an  inspiration  to  the  men  of  the  regiment 
to  which  he  was  attached.  For  the  following  acts  of 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  the  Ferme  de 
Madelaine  du  Cunel,  France,  October  14,  1918, 
Lieutenant  Marchand  is  awarded  an  oak-leaf  clus- 
ter to  be  worn  with  the  distinguished-service  cross. 
Lieutenant  Marchand  twice  voluntarily  accompan- 
ied attacking  troops  through  heavy  enemy  barrages, 
and  on  one  of  these  occasions  was  caught  between 
friendly  and  hostile  machine-gun  fire,  displaying 
notable  coolness  and  gallantry.  Later,  in  the  same 
night,  he  volunteered  and  led  a  patrol  into  the  Bois 
de  Pultiere  to  locate  a  dugout  for  the  advance  regi- 
mental post  of  command,  although  he  knew  the 
woods  were  saturated  with  gas,  by  which  he  was 
overcome. 

MARCINIAK,  JOHN Corporal 

Company  A,  30th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Crezancy,  France,  July  15, 
1918.  After  his  company  had  been  ordered  to  with- 
draw, Corporal  Marciniak  returned  to  the  scene  of 
the  struggle  and,  throughout  the  whole  night, 
worked  untiringly  in  the  evacuation  of  the  wounded, 
exposed  to  the  terrific  bombardment  of  the  enemy. 
Home  address,  Frank  Marciniak,  brother,  34  Jay 
Street,  Amsterdam,  N.  Y. 

MARECHAL,  ADRIAN     .      .      Sous  Lieutenant 

Observer,  214th  French  Squadron,  attached  to 

American  5th  Corps  Observation  Group.     For  ex- 


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traordinary  heroism  in  action  November  3,  1918,  at 
Pouilly  Meuse,  France.  After  two  fingers  of  his 
right  hand  had  been  shot  away,  a  hole  shot  through 
his  hand,  and  the  trigger  of  one  machine-gun  blown 
off,  Sous  Lieutenant  Marechal  continued  to  fire 
with  his  left  hand  on  five  monoplace  planes  which 
had  attacked  him  over  the  hostile  lines.  By  doing 
this  he  enabled  the  pilot  to  bring  his  damaged  ma- 
chine back  to  our  own  lines  and  brought  valuable 
information  of  our  own  and  enemy  troops.  After 
landing,  he  made  his  report  before  he  received  medi- 
cal treatment.  Home  address,  Monsieur  Marcehal 
Adrian,  61  Rue  Manin,  Paris,  France. 

MAREK,  FRANKS Corporal 

Company  M,  126th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Romagne,  France,  October  14, 
1918.  With  another  soldier,  Corporal  Marek 
crawled  200  yards  ahead  of  his  company  and  re- 
duced a  machine-gun  nest  which  had  been  holding 
up  the  advance,  killing  three  of  the  enemy  and  cap- 
turing 18.  Home  address,  Grand  Rapids,  Mich. 


MARGOLIN,  HARRY 


Private 


Company  A,  4th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Grand  Ballois  Farm,  France, 
July  14-15,  1918.  Under  a  heavy  gas  and  shell  bom- 
bardment, Private  Margolin  repeatedly  volunteered 
and  delivered  messages  over  routes  other  than  his 
own,  when  the  runners  assigned  to  those  routes  had 
been  killed  or  wounded.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Celia 
Margolin',  mother,  446  Rockaway  Avenue,  Brook- 
lyn, N.  Y. 

MARINO,  CHARLES  .....  Private 
Company  L,  104th  Infantry.  He  displayed  cool- 
ness, courage,  and  the  spirit  of  self-sacrifice  during 
the  action  of  April  10,  1918,  in  voluntarily  going 
through  shell-swept  area  to  bring  back  a  wounded 
noncommissioned  officer  to  a  dressing  station. 

MARIUS,  JEAN Sergeant 

French  Army.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Viloanes,  France,  November  3,  1918. 
Sergeant  Marius  voluntarily  accompanied  an  Amer- 
ican officer  on  an  engineering  reconnaissance  of  a 
dangerous  character.  When  the  detachment  was 
almost  surrounded  by  the  enemy  he  succeeded  in 
killing  several  Germans  and  thereby  saved  the  offi- 
cer's life.  Home  address  Booton,  Mass. 

MARK,  ROY  C Private 

Company  I,  125th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Cierges,  France,  July  31, 
1918.  Though  he  was  twice  wounded  during  the  at- 
tack on  Hill  212,  he  displayed  remarkable  bravery 
and  devotion  to  duty  by  continuing  in  action  and 
advancing  with  the  attack.  He  continued  to  fight 
until  he  was  ordered  to  the  rear  on  account  of  his 
wounds.  Home  address,  Willard  Mark,  father,  Mc- 
Millan, Mich. 

MARKHAM,  RALPH  H Private 

Company  K,  364th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Eclisfontaine,  France,  Sep- 
tember 28,  1918.  On  duty  as  a  scout,  Private  Mark- 
ham  repeatedly  located  organizations  on  the  flanks, 
displaying  exceptional  daring  under  fire.  Though 
he  had  been  without  water  or  food  for  24  hours,  he 
went  forward  under  heavy  fire  and  secured  informa- 
tion which  enabled  his  company  commander  to  re- 
form the  line  and  deliver  a  concentrated  fire  on  the 
enemy.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Francis  Markham, 
mother,  Maricopa,  Calif. 

MARKLEY,  GEORGE  .  ...  .  Sergeant 
Deceased.  Company  M,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M. 
C.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Somme-Py,  France,  October  4,  1918.  Sergeant 
Markley  volunteered  to  ascertain  the  position  of  en- 


emy machine  guns,  enfilading  his  company.  Under 
heavy  shell  and  machine-gun  fire  he  explored  the 
enemy's  lines  and  secured  valuable  information. 
Later,  when  his  company  was  ordered  to  attack,  he 
preceded  the  line  as  scout  and  was  killed.  Next  of 
kin,  W.  B.  Markley,  father,  Silcom  Springs,  Ark. 

MARKS,  SAMUEL  J.  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Medical  Corps,  314th  Infantry.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  Malancourt,  France,  Sep- 
tember 27-29,  1918.  Lieutenant  Marks  advanced 
with  the  foremost  elements  of  his  battalion,  dress- 
ing and  evacuating  the  wounded  under  machine-gun 
fire  for  the  period  of  twelve  hours.  On  September 
29th,  when  his  aid  station  was  shelled,  several  pa- 
tients and  attendants  being  killed  and  wounded,  this 
officer,  though  himself  wounded,  remained  at  his 
post  caring  for  patients  who  had  received  fresh 
wounds,  and  assisted  in  their  evacuation.  Home 
address,  A.  W.  Marks,  father,  Philipsburg,  Pa. 

MARKUS,  NORBET  W.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Company  D,  3d  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  After 
the  entire  personnel  of  the  machine-gun  squad 
under  his  command  had  been  killed  or  disabled  and 
when  he  himself  was  severely  wounded  near  Sois- 
sons,  France,  July  19,  1918,  he  kept  up  the  opera- 
tion of  his  gun  and  refused  to  be  taken  to  the  rear 
when  relieved  until  he  had  been  carried  to  his  com- 
pany commander  and  had  given  the  latter  valuable 
information.  Home  address,  J.  W.  Markus,  father, 
1615  Broadway,  Quincy,  111. 

MARLIN,  FRANK Private 

Company  G,  26th  Infantry.  With  two  other  sol- 
diers he  rushed  a  machine-gun  position  near  Sois- 
sons,  France,  July  19, 1918,  killed  the  crew,  and  cap- 
tured the  gun  in  order  to  make  the  advance  of  his 
platoon  possible.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Maddie  Dil- 
dy,  mother,  Gatesville,  Texas. 

MARLIN,  JESSE Corporal 

Deceased.  Company  B,  127th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  at  Juvigny,  France, 
August  31,  1918.  Corporal  Marlin  was  one  of  a 
party  of  three  officers  and  two  men,  who  armed  with 
one  German  machine-gun  and  three  German  rifles, 
attacked  a  machine-gun  nest  held  by  70  Germans. 
Under  terrific  fire  from  the  enemy,  who  laid  down  an 
artillery  barrage  upon  their  position,  they  concen- 
trated their  rifles  so  effectively  that  32  Germans 
surrendered  within  an  hour.  After  the  prisoners  had 
been  brought  in  Corporal  Marlin  with  a  private  es- 
tablished another  machine-gun  in  an  advanced  posi- 
tion, and  kept  up  a  concentrated  fire  on  the  Ger- 
mans until  he  was  wounded  in  the  body  five  times 
by  machine-gun  bullets.  Next  of  kin,  S.  G.  Pall, 
Billings,  Mont. 

MARLOWE,  FRED  M Sergeant 

74th  Company,  6th  Marines.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Mim  St.  Georges,  France,  No- 
vember 1,  1918.  Sergeant  Marlowe  had  just  taken 
command  of  his  platoon,  owing  to  the  senior  pla- 
toon sergeant  having  been  wounded  when  the  ad- 
vancing line  was  held  up  by  a  concentration  of  en- 
emy machine-gun  fire.  Taking  two  other  soldiers 
with  him,  he  rushed  a  German  machine-gun  nest 
and  put  it  out  of  action.  The  capture  of  this  nest 
compelled  the  surrender  of  the  remaining  machine- 
gunners  in  the  vicinity  and  the  line  was  again  able 
to  advance.  80  prisoners  and  nine  machine  guns 
were  captured  through  this  bold  exploit.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Carrie  R.  Marlowe,  Greensburg,  Ind. 

MARONEY,  THOMAS  F Corporal 

Company  C,  308th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Badonvillers,  France,  June 
24,  1918.  Although  wounded  while  bringing  up 
ammunition  for  his  automatic  rifle  team,  Corporal 


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Maroney  stayed  with  his  men,  encouraging  and  dir- 
ecting them.  Home  address,  John  Maroney,  broth- 
er, 140  Eleventh  Street,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 

MARONEY,  WILLIAM  .  .  First  Sergeant 
Company  C,  5th  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
repeated  acts  of  extraordinary  heroism  in  action 
near  Chateau-Thierry,  France,  June  6,  1918;  near 
Thiaucourt,  France,  September  13,  1918;  and  at 
Medeah  Farm,  France,  October  4-9,  1918.  Near 
Chateau-Thierry,  France,  June  6,  Sergeant  (then 
Corporal)  Maroney  took  charge  of  two  squads,  after 
his  lieutenant  and  sergeant  had  been  disabled,  and 
fearlessly  led  them  forward  to  their  objective.  Near 
Thiaucourt,  France,  September  13,  he  displayed 
great  bravery  in  leading  his  platoon  through  heavy 
machine-gun  fire,  at  one  time  personally  reconnoit- 
ering  a  machine-gun  position  before  allowing  his 
men  to  proceed.  At  Medeah  Farm,  France,  he  again 
furnished  an  inspiring  example  of  fearless  leadership 
and  dauntless  courage  under  heavy  artillery  and  ma- 
chine-gun fire.  Home  address,  First  Sergeant  Hen- 
ry P.  Mahoney,  brother,  Headquarters  Company, 
59th  Infantry,  United  States  Army. 

MARQUETTE,  LOUIS  F Corporal 

Company  B,  104th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Verdun,  France,  October  15, 
1918.  Corporal  Marquette  showed  extraordinary 
courage  and  bravery  in  going  beyond  our  front  line, 
under  heavy  machine-gun  fire,  and  bringing  back 
two  wounded  comrades.  Home  address,  Geatane 
Marquette,  father,  99  Dana  Street,  Springfield, 


MARQUIS,  OLIVER Private 

Deceased.  Company  K,  156th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Sedan,  France, 
November  7,  1918.  Private  Marquis  was  a  member 
of  a  patrol  sent  out  to  silence  machine-gun  nests, 
which  were  holding  up  the  battalion's  advance. 
When  the  officer  leading  the  patrol  fell  mortally 
wounded,  this  soldier  attempted  to  go  to  the  officer's 
assistance  despite  heavy  fire  from  machine  guns 
only  100  yards  away,  and  was  himself  killed.  Next 
of  kin,  Mrs.  Lucinda  Marquis,  mother,  Poseyville, 
Ind. 

MARRA,  JOHN Private 

Company  M,  16th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Charpentry,  France,  October 
3,  1918.  In  broad  daylight,  and  subjected  to  heavy 
fire  from  the  enemy,  he  led  a  patrol  of  four  men  in 
advance  of  our  lines  to  rescue  a  severely  wounded 
soldier.  His  C9urage  was  an  inspiration  to  the  men 
serving  with  him.  Home  address,  Rae  Marra,  mo- 
ther, 84  South  Fourth  Street,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 

MARRIOTT,  OWEN  R Corporal 

Headquarters  Company,  10th  Field  Artillery. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Courboin, 
France,  July  15,  1918.  Corporal  Marriott,  a  mem- 
ber of  the  regimental  telephone  detail,  when  it  be- 
came impossible  to  maintain  telephone  communi- 
cations, volunteered  and  carried  messages  under 
heavy  shell  fire,  in  spite  of  having  been  wounded  in 
the  knee.  Home  address,  'Mrs.  Carrie  Marriott, 
mother,  Proctor,  Mo. 

MARSH,  ARTHUR  D.  .  C     .      .      .      ,. ;  Captain 

Deceased.     113th  Infantry.     For  extraordinary 

heroism  in  action  near  Verdun,  France,  October  12, 

1918.    Refusing  to  relinquish  command  of  his  com- 

Bny,  even  though  suffering  from  illness,  Captain 
arsh  led  them  up  a  road  under  a  most  terrific 
bombardment,  and,  while  assisting  a  wounded  man 
to  safety,  he  was  killed/   Nest  of  kin,  Mrs.  Arthur 
D.  Marsh,  wife,  208  Orange  Street,  Newark,  N.  J. 


MARSH,  JOHN First  Sergeant 

Company  K,  362d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Eclisfontaine,  France,  October 
1,  1918.  He  was  painfully  wounded  by  a  shell  frag- 
ment, but  refused  to  go  to  the  rear.  Remaining 
with  his  company  under  heavy  shell  fire,  he  contin- 
ued to  perform  his  duties.  Home  address,  Miss 
Martha  W.  Marsh,  sister,  Lanark,  111. 

MARSH,  H.  P First  Lieutenant 

Deceased.  30th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Cunel,  France,  October  14, 
1918.  Lieutenant  Marsh,  with  a  force  of  50  men, 
took  a  line  of  trenches,  at  the  same  time  capturing 
prisoners  greatly  in  excess  of  the  members  of  his  own 
command.  It  was  due  to  his  gallant  example  that 
this  feat  was  accomplished.  Lieutenant  Marsh  was 
killed  by  machine-gun  fire  as  the  trench  was  taken. 
Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Nellie  Marsh,  wife,  Burnetts 
Creek,  Ind. 

MARSH,  JOHN  C.  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  K,  116th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Mollville  Farm,  France,  Octo- 
ber 15,  1918.  After  losing  his  ammunition  carrier 
Private  Marsh  advanced  unaided,  and  effectively 
operated  his  automatic  rifle  until  wounded  in  the 
hand.  He  continued  to  fire  until  his  ammunition 
was  exhausted,  and  refused  to  go  to  the  rear  until 
ordered  to  do  so.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Emma 
Marsh,  mother,  Charlottesville,  Va. 

MARSHALL,  ALLEN  J Sergeant 

Machine  Gun  Company,  363d  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Spittals-Boschen, 
Belgium,  October  31,  1918.  Although  suffering 
acute  pain  from  a  severe  injury.  Sergeant  Marshall 
led  his  section  through  a  continuous  rain  of  ma- 
chine-gun and  sniper  fire,  beyond  the  infantry  front 
line,  where  he  encountered  the  enemy.  Home  ad- 
dress, Miss  Gertrude  Marshall,  sister,  San  Fran- 
cisco, Calif. 

MARSHALL,  HARRY  J.  ....  Private 
Deceased.  Company  L,  30th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Crezancy, 
France,  July  15,  1918.  Private  Marshall  display- 
ed coplness  and  bravery  in  carrying  numerous 
messages  under  shellfire,  thereby  keeping  up  liaison 
between  adjacent  units.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Elizabeth 
Marshall,  mother,  R.  F.  D.  1,  Lounsberry,  N.  Y. 

MARSHALL,  LEROY  F Corporal 

Company  A,  1st  Engineers.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Verdun,  France,  October  9, 
1918.  Corporal  Marshall  voluntarily  went  forward 
to  silence  a  sniper  who  was  pouring  a  dangerous  fire 
into  his  position.  He  crept  through  brush  for  a  dis- 
tance of  300  yards  and  then  crossed  a  machine-gun 
swept  area,  killing  the  sniper  with  his  rifle.  Home 
address,  Henry  L.  Marshall,  father,  Simla,  Colo. 

MARSHALL,  RALPH  W.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
3d  Battalion,  6th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  In  the 
Bois  de  Belleau,  on  June  6  and  8,  1918,  he  demon- 
strated conspicuous  bravery  and  coolness  in  fear- 
lessly exposing  himself  to  heavy  fire  from  machine- 
guns,  rifles,  and  hand  grenades  in  order  that  he 
might  procure  accurate  information  regarding  the 
movements  .of  the  enemy.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Nellie  Marshall,  mother,  West  Chicago,  111. 

MARSHALL,  ROBERT  E.      .      .      .  Private 

'  Company  A,  30th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Meay,  France,  July  15,  1918. 
After  being  wounded  in  the  head  and  subjected  to 
an  intense  barrage,  Private  Marshall  remained  at 
his  post  for  three  hours,  operating  his  automatic 
rifle  until  ordered  to  the  rear.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Robert  E.  Marshall,  wife,  Graniteville,  Mo. 


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MARSHALL,  ROBERT  G Captain 

58th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  the  Boia  de  Fays,  France,  October  4,  1918. 
When  his  company's  advance  was  stopped  by  heavy 
enfilading  machine-gun  fire,  Captain  Marshall  (then 
lieutenant)  took  seven  soldiers  and  rushed  the  enemy 
nest,  killing  six  of  the  enemy  and  capturing  30  in- 
cluding a  captain.  Captain  Marshall  accomplished 
this  daring  feat  without  any  of  his  own  men  becom- 
ing casualties.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Ellen  D.  Mar- 
shall, mother,  5051  York  Avenue,  South  Minneapo- 
lis, Minn. 

MARTELL,  JUDSON  G.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  60th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Cunel,  France,  October  14, 
1918.  Although  seriously  wounded,  Lieutenant 
Martell  continued  to  direct  his  command  under 
heavy  machine-gun  and  sniping  fire  and  maintained 
organization  under  heavy  demoralizing  circumstan- 
ces until  he  was  killed  by  a  sniper's  bullet.  Next  of 
kin,  Mrs.  E.  A.  Martell,  mother,  96  Rogers  Avenue, 
West  Somerville,  Mass. 

MARTIN,  CECIL  N Private 

Deceased.  Company  I,  47th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Sergy,  France, 
July  29-30,  1918.  Exposing  himself  to  heavy  enemy 
machine-gun  and  artillery  fire,  he  repeatedly  car- 
ried messages  from  his  company  commander  to  the 
battalion  P.  C.  He  was  killed  in  performance  of 
this  hazardous  duty.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Ettie  Bry- 
ant, mother,  1311  South  Seventh  Street,  Lawrence- 
ville,  111. 

MARTIN,  CLAUDE  A Captain 

Medical  Department,  23d  Infantry.  He  operated 
a  battalion  dressing  station  near  Vaux,  France,  July 
1,  1918,  and,  although  the  station  was  practically 
destroyed  by  shell  fire,  he  bravely  and  successfully 
treated  the  wounded  and  directed  their  safe  evacua- 
tion. Home  address,  Paul  Martin,  father,  Box  47, 
R.  F.  D.  2,  Lafayette,  Ga. 

MARTIN,  DANIEL  J Captain 

128th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Juvigny,  north  of  Soissons,  France,  Sep- 
tember 1,  1918.  On  numerous  occasions  Captain 
Martin  personally  headed  every  forward  movement 
of  his  command,  displaying  superb  courage  in  his 
absolute  disregard  for  personal  safety.  In  the  at- 
tack on  Juvigny  the  battalion  commanded  by  this 
officer  was  called  upon  to  execute  a  turning  move- 
ment and  effect  junction  with  the  French  troops  on 
the  flank.  Under  the  personal  direction  of  Captain 
Martin  this  turning  movement  was  completed 
across  a  hill  strongly  held  by  the  enemy,  its  success 
being  due  to  his  initiative.  During  this  engagement 
Captain  Martin  was  gassed  and  taken  from  the  field 
unconscious.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Hattie  E.  Mar- 
tin, R.  F.  D.  9,  Box  Al,  Waukesha,  Wis. 

MARTIN,  EARL  J Corporal 

Company  I,  102d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Verdun,  France,  October  27, 
1918.  Corporal  Martin  led  his  platoon  over  the  top 
until  further  advance  was  impossible.  He  then  re- 
mained in  observation.  Upon  being  grenaded  by 
two  of  the  enemy,  he  shot  them  with  his  pistol  and 
moving  forward,  gained  entrance  to  an  unused 
"pillbox."  A  few  hours  later  he  ventured  out  into 
enemy  trenches,  entered  a  nearby  dugout,  and  dis- 
posed of  six  occupants,  then  retired  to  his  former 
position  in  the  "pillbox,"  returning  to  his  own  lines 
after  dark.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary  Martin,  mo- 
ther, New  Britain,  Conn. 

MARTIN,  EDWARD     .     .     Lieutenant  Colonel 

110th  Infantry.     For  extraordinary  heroism  in 

action  near  Courmont,  France,  July  29,  1918.     In 

command  of  an  inexperienced  battalion,  he  led  an 


attack  against  a  strongly  held  position,  and  advanc- 
ing with  the  front  line,  raised  the  morale  of  officers 
and  men  by  hia  coolness  under  heavy  fire  and  utter 
disregard  for  personal  danger.  For  the  following 
act  of  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Cour- 
mont, France,  July  30,  1918,  Lieutenant  Colonel 
Martin  is  awarded  one  oak  leaf  cluster  to  be  worn 
with  Distinguished  Service  Cross:  Although  pain- 
fully wounded  when  regimental  headquarters  was 
destroyed  by  shell  fire,  he  went  with  a  battalion 
commander  and  directed  the  successful  attack 
against  a  strong  enemy  position,  remaining  in  com- 
mand of  the  regiment  until  its  relief.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Charity  Scott  Martin,  wife,  Waynesburg,  Pa. 

MARTIN,  HUGH  B Corporal 

Machine  Gun  Company,  119th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Busigny 
France,  October  10,  1918.  When  a  battalion  of  in- 
fantry was  held  up  by  heavy  machine-gun  fire,  he 
rushed  his  section  forward  to  a  position  300  yarda  in 
advance  of  our  front  lines,  engaged  and  silenced  the 
enemy,  and  allowed  a  renewal  of  the  advance.  He 
displayed  marked  personal  bravery  under  terrific 
enemy  fire.  Home  address,  Jebtha  B.  Martin, 
brother,  Williamston,  N.  C. 

MARTINEZ,  AUGUST  ....  Corporal 
Company  I,  356th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Puilly,  France,  November  10 
and  11,  1918.  Corporal  Martinez  accompanied 
Lieutenant  Murphy  and  three  other  soldiers  in  a 
flank  attack  on  three  heavy  machine  guns.  Fired  on 
directly  at  30  yards  they  charged  the  guns,  met  hand 
to  hand  resistance,  but  repulsed  the  enemy,  captur- 
ing the  guns.  Corporal  Martinez  followed  the  flee- 
ing Germans  until  they  were  lost  in  the  fog.  Home 
address,  Tiofilo  Martinez,  father,  Turley,  N.  Mex. 

MARTINEZ,  LAURIANE  ....  Private 
Company  K,  110th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Fismes,  France,  August  26, 
1918.  With  two  other  soldiers,  Private  Martinez 
crawled  300  yards  in  front  of  our  line  through  the 
enemy's  wire  and  attacked  a  hostile  machine-gun 
nest.  The  enemy  crew  opened  fire  on  them  at  a 
range  of  only  ten  yards  and  resisted  stubbornly  but 
they  succeeded  in  killing  three  of  the  crew  and  driv- 
ing off  the  others  with  clubbed  rifles.  They  return- 
ed to  our  lines  under  heavy  fire.  Home  address 
Mr.  Martinez,  father,  Chacon,  N.  M. 

MARTZ,  ALVEY  C Sergeant 

Company  C,  110th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Conde-en-Bre,  France, 
July  15,  1918.  Under  violent  shell  and  machine- 
gun  fire,  Sergeant  Martz  assisted  in  reorganizing 
the  remnants  of  his  shattered  company  which  was 
surrounded  by  the  enemy,  and  held  the  position 
until  his  group  was  again  cut  to  pieces.  With  an 
officer  and  two  other  soldiers  he  then  succeeded 
in  fighting  his  way  from  within  the  enemy's  lines 
to  his  regiment,  killing  a  large  number  of  the  en- 
emy with  his  pistol.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Lincoln 
A.  Martz,  Glencoe,  Pa. 

MARZ,  EDWARD  J.,  Jr Corporal 

Company  D,  60th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Cunel,  France,  October  14, 
1918.  While  the  advance  of  his  platoon  was  being 
held  up  by  deadly  enfilading  fire  of  the  enemy,  he 
voluntarily  rushed  over  open  ground,  through 
direct  machine-gun  fire,  for  a  distance  of  over  100 
meters,  and,  with  the  aid  of  his  bayonet,  attacked 
the  nest.  He  killed  both  the  gunners  thereby 
silencing  the  fire,  but  during  the  combat  he  himself 
was  severely  wounded.  It  was  due  to  his  prompt 
and  fearless  action  that  further  advance  of  his  pla- 
toon was  made  possible.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Hannah  Marz,  mother,  629  Pierce  Street,  Philadel- 
phia, Pa. 


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MASCH,  JOHN First  Sergeant 

Company  K,  362d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Eclisfontaine,  France,  October 
1,  1918.  Sergeant  Masch  was  painfully  wounded  by 
a  shell  fragment,  but  refused  to  go  to  the  rear.  Re- 
maining with  his  company  under  heavy  shell  fire,  he 
continued  to  perform  his  duties.  Home  address, 
Martha  Wellmeina  Masch,  sister,  Lanark,  111. 

MASCIARELLI,  GIACOMO  .  .  .  Private 
Company  L,  315th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Malancourt,  France,  Septem- 
ber 26,  1918.  Private  Masciarelli  alone  charged  a 
machine-gun  nest,  which  was  holding  up  the  ad- 
vance of  his  platoon.  With  a  flanking  fire,  he  killed 
one  member  of  the  crew  and  caused  the  rest  to  sur- 
render. His  prisoners  consisted  of  one  noncommis- 
sioned officer  and  seven  privates.  Home  address, 
Dolonzo  Masciarelli,  uncle,  1424  Frankford  Avenue, 
Philadelphia,  Pa. 

MASCORELLA,  SAMUEL  ....  Private 
Headquarters  Company,  38th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Mezy,  France, 
July  15,  1918.  On  July  15,  Private  Mascorella  vol- 
unteered and  carried  a  message  to  headquarters  af- 
ter two  runners  had  been  killed  while  attempting  to 
get  through.  He  returned  through  the  barrage  with 
an  answer  to  the  message.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Samuel  Mascorella,  wife,  1718  Parade  Street,  Erie, 
Pa. 

MASLOSKY,  JOHN Private 

Company  K,  311th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Grand-Pr6,  France,  October 
26,  1918.  Private  Maslosky  displayed  exemplary 
devotion  to  duty,  in  attacking  machine-gun  nests 
without  aid,  capturing  many  prisoners.  For  several 
hours  he  worked  in  advance  of  the  company,  and  al- 
though believed  to  have  been  lost,  he  later  returned, 
bringing  with  him  many  more  prisoners.  Home  ad- 
dress, George  Wiseman,  cousin,  R.  F.  D.  2,  Wil- 
liamsburg,  Mass. 

MASLOWSKI,  VINCENT  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  D,  52d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Munster,  Vosges  front,  Al- 
sace, September  14,  1918.  He,  with  other  men  of 
his  squad,  was  on  duty  in  a  firing  trench  in  combat 
with  the  enemy.  A  grenade  thrown  by  one  of  the 
men  struck  the  parapet  and  fell  back  into  the  trench. 
Private  Maslowski  seized  the  grenade  and  threw  it 
from  the  trench  just  as  it  exploded,  thereby  saving 
his  comrades  and  himself  from  injury  and  possible 
death.  Home  address,  Charlie  Maslowski,  uncle, 
288  Sheridan  Road,  Kenosha,  Wis. 

MASON,  C.  H First  Lieutenant 

141st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  St.  Etienne,  France,  October  8-10,  1918. 
On  October  8,  Lieutenant  Mason  followed  the  wave 
of  attack  under  heavy  shell  and  sniper  fire,  and 
maintained  an  aid  station  with  no  protection,  near 
the  front  lines,  giving  first  aid  to  the  wounded  and 
evacuating  the  injured  from  a  heavily  shelled  area, 
for  a  period  of  three  days.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Mary  Adele  Mason,  wife,  101  Corsicana  Street, 
Hillsboro,  Texas. 

MASON,  EDWARD  G.  .  .  .  First  Sergeant 
Deceased.  Company  D,  55th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Jaulny,  France, 
November  10,  1918.  First  Sergeant  Mason  contin- 
uously walked  up  and  down  his  company  sector, 
caring  for  the  wounded  and  encouraging  the  men 
during  an  intense  shell  and  machine-gun  barrage. 
He  was  mortally  wounded  while  going  to  the  aid  of 
two  wounded  comrades  and  died  a  short  time  after- 
ward. Next  of  kin,  John  J.  Mason,  brother,  Toledo, 
Ohio. 


MASON,  FRANCIS  H.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
328th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  St.  Georges,  France,  October  22,  1918. 
Lieutenant  Mason  led  a  patrol  of  40  men  through 
a  woods  in  order  to  envelop  the  enemy's  position. 
Advancing  under  heavy  shell  fire,  this  officer  was 
severely  wounded,  but,  displaying  excellent  leader- 
ship and  unusual  bravery,  he  continued  the  advance 
and  succeeded  in  occupying  the  woods 

MASON,  ZELNA Private 

Medical  Detachment,  26th  Infantry.  Although 
twice  wounded  near  Soissons,  France,  July  19,  1918, 
he  refused  an  offer  to  be  carried  to  the  rear  and  con- 
tinued to  render  aid  to  the  wounded  under  fire. 
Home  address,  Fred  H.  Mason,  Memphis,  Tenn. 

MASS,  CHARLES Private 

C9mpany  A,  60th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Mihiel,  France,  Septem- 
ber 15-16,  1918.  After  all  the  other  company  run- 
ners had  been  evacuated  because  of  wounds  Private 
Mass,  although  himself  wounded,  refused  to  go  to 
the  rear  and  remained  on  duty,  carrying  messages 
through  heavy  shell  fire  and  maintaining  liaison 
with  all  four  platoons,  until  his  company  was  reliev- 
ed. Home  address,  Mrs.  Sophie  Mass,  mother,  Jer- 
sey City,  N.  J. 

MASSICOTTE,  AUGUST  J.  .  .  .  Private 
1st  Battalion,  9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Medeah  Ferme,  France,  Oc- 
tober 3-9,  1918.  While  acting  as  battalion  runner, 
Private  Massicotte,  regardless  of  personal  danger, 
repeatedly  volunteered  and  carried  important  mes- 
sages under  intense  shell  fire  and  greatly  assisted  in 
maintaining  liaison  with  other  units.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Philias  Massicotte,  mother,  2  Forest 
Street,  Franklin,  N.  H. 

MASSON,  JACOB  W Private 

Company  C,  125th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  at  Mont  St.  Martin,  south  of  Fismes, 
France,  August  5,  1918.  During  the  attack  on 
Mont  St.  Martin  he  was  severely  wounded  in  the 
neck  and  shoulder.  He  refused  first  aid  and  was  de- 
termined to  keep  up  with  the  attacking  wave,  which 
he  did  until  he  became  too  weak  from  loss  of  blood. 
By  this  remarkable  display  of  courage  he  conveyed 
to  his  comrades  the  spirit  of  fearlessness.  Home  ad- 
dress, Joseph  Masson,  father,  R.  F.  D.  2,  Newport, 
Mich. 

MATES,  HARRY Private 

Company  H,  9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Blanc  Mont  Ridge,  France, 
October  3,  1918.  While  acting  as  company  runner 
Private  Mates  carried  messages  under  heavy  shell 
and  machine-gun  fire.  When  a  machine-gun  nest 
caused  a  temporary  halt  in  the  advance  of  his  com- 
pany he  attacked  the  nest,  capturing  three  prison- 
era.  He  assisted  wounded  men,  applied  first  aid, 
and  removed  them  through  heavy  shell  fire  to  the 
dressing  station.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Eda  Mates, 
1321  Clark  Street,  Pittsburgh,  Pa. 

MATHEWS,  ROY  E Private 

Company  E,  58th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  the  Bois  de  Fay,  France,  Octo- 
ber 5,  1918.  Acting  without  orders,  Private  Math- 
ews  went  through  heavy  artillery  fire  to  notify  his 
regimental  commander  that  our  own  barrage  was 
falling  short,  his  bravery  and  presence  of  mind  thus 
saving  the  lives  of  many  American  soldiers.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Roy  E.  Mathews,  2344  East  Lake 
Avenue,  Seattle,  Wash. 

MATHEY,  MAURICE  L Private 

Company  F,  128th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Juvigny,  north  of  Soissons, 


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France,  in  September,  1918.  In  an  attack  against  a" 
strong  enemy  position,  supported  by  many  machine- 
guns,  Private  Mathey,  a  runner,  worked  unceasing- 
ly in  the  maintenance  of  liaison,  and  carried  mes- 
sages through  the  most  severe  machine-gun  barrage. 
On  his  last  trip  from  the  regimental  post  of  com- 
mand he  was  severely  shell  shocked,  but  continued 
through  the  barrage  to  the  battalion  headquarters 
and  delivered  his  message.  Home  address,  Miss 
Viola  Arnold,  829  Fourth  Street,  Milwaukee,  Wis. 

MATHIAS,  JEAN     .  • Private 

Company  F,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  in  the  Bois  de 
Belleau,  France,  June  11,  1918.  After  all  the  other 
members  of  his  group  had  been  killed  or  wounded  by 
fire  from  an  enemy  machine  gun,  Private  Mathias 
charged  the  gun  position  alone,  killing  three  of  the 
crew  and  capturing  the  gun.  Home  address.  Mrs. 
Miriam  Mathias,  mother,  239  Prospect  Place, 
Brooklyn,  N.Y. 

MATHIS,  JOHN  D.  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  23d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  the  Chateau-Thierry  Sector, 
France,  June  6,  1918.  As  a  leader  of  a  platoon  on 
the  first  day  of  the  Chateau-Thierry  battle,  he  dem- 
onstrated conspicuous  courage  and  ability,  fearless- 
ly going  forward  at  the  head  of  his  command 
through  hostile  machine-gun  fire.  Killed  while 
leading  a  gallant  charge,  his  daring  inspired  his  men 
to  successful  assault.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Evan  T. 
Mathis,  Hooks  Mill  Road.  Americus,  Ga. 

MATSON,  LEON  R Sergeant 

Company  M,  105th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ronssoy,  France,  September 
27-29,  1918.  On  the  morning  of  September  27,  after 
all  the  officers  and  most  of  the  sergeants  of  his  com- 
pany had  been  killed,  Sergeant  Matson  took  com- 
mand and  led  the  company  into  effective  combat, 
making  repeated  reconnaissance  in  front  of  the  line 
under  severe  machine-gun  fire.  On  September  29  he 
led  his  men  forward,  capturing  an  important  knoll, 
and  held  it  with  a  small  number  of  men.  Finding 
the  ammunition  and  food  depleted,  he  led  a  detail 
through  the  heavy  machine-gun  fire,  bringing  back 
both  food  and  ammunition.  Home  address,  Nelson 
P.  Matson,  father,  79  Gorton  Street,  Corning,  N.  Y. 

MATTER,  PETER     .  ....      Private 

Company  E,  307th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Fismes,  France,  August  27, 
1918.  After  having  been  wounded  and  severely 
burned  and  gassed  by  an  explosion  of  mustard  gas 
shell,  he  nevertheless  continued  at  his  work  as 
stretcher  bearer,  evacuating  wounded  until  he  was 
actually  unable  to  see  and  was  ordered  to  be  evacu- 
ated himself.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Joseph  Matter, 
sister-in-law,  2212  Whirlpool  Street,  Niagara  Falls, 
N.Y. 

MATTFELDT,  CYLBURN  O.  .  First  Lieutenant 
9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Jaulny,  France,  September  14,  1918.  In 
plain  view  of  the  enemy  Lieuetnant  Mattfeldt  rode 
across  a  field  to  a  friendly  battery,  whose  barrage 
was  falling  on  the  American  trenches,  and  stopped 
its  fire,  thereby  permitting  a  reestablishment  of  the 
front  line  and  saving  many  lives.  Home  address, 
O.  M.  Mattfeldt,  father,  305  East  North  Avenue, 
Baltimore,  Md. 

MATTHEWS,  HOWARD  A.  .  First  Lieutenant 
102d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion at  Marcheville,  France,  September  26,  1918. 
Lieutenant  Matthews  displayed  unusual  courage 
and  devotion  to  duty  under  a  violent  enemy  bom- 
bardment by  continuing  in  command  of  two  pla- 
toons after  he  was  severely  wounded.  Home  ad- 
dress, E.  C.  Matthews,  father,  Tulsa  Hotel,  Tulsa, 
Okla. 


MAUGHAN,  RUSSELL  L.  .  First  Lieutenant 
Aviation  Section,  139th  Aero  Squadron.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Sommerance, 
France,  October  27,  1918.  Accompanied  by  two 
other  planes,  Lieutenant  Maughan  was  patrolling 
our  lines,  when  he  saw  slightly  below  him  an  enemy 
plane  (Fokker  type).  When  he  started  an  attack 
upon  it  he  was  attacked  from  behind  by  four  more 
of  the  enemy.  By  several  well-directed  shots  he 
sent  one  of  his  opponents  to  the  earth,  and,  although 
the  forces  of  the  enemy  were  again  increased  by 
seven  planes,  he  so  skillfully  maneuvered  that  he 
was  able  to  escape  toward  his  lines.  While  return- 
ing he  attacked  and  brought  down  an  enemy  plane 
which  was  diving  on  our  trenches.  Home  address, 
Peter  W.  Maughan,  father,  Logan,  Utah. 

MAURER,  PHILIP Private 

Company  C,  lllth  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Fismette,  France,  August  10, 
1918.  Haying  heard  that  two  wounded  comrades 
were  lying  in  advance  of  his  company's  line  immedi- 
ately north  of  Fismette,  Private  Maurer  and  two 
other  members  of  his  company  volunteered  to  go 
through  the  machine-gun  and  rifle  fire  to  bring  them 
in.  On  their  first  attempt  all  were  wounded  and 
driven  back,  but  in  spite  of  their  injuries  they  ad- 
vanced a  second  time  and  reached  the  wounded 
men.  Their  courageous  effort,  however,  was  unfor- 
tunately in  vain,  as  their  comrades  had  been  killed. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Dora  Maurer,  mother,  Draves- 
burg,  Pa. 

MAURY,  A.  B Second  Lieutenant 

301st  Battalion  Tank  Corps.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Arbre  de  Guise,  France,  Oc- 
tober 17,  1918.  Although  his  motor  was  running 
poorly  and  his  tank  crew  badly  gassed,  Lieutenant 
Maury  captured  a  German  battery  with  his  gun 
crews  and  turned  them  over  to  the  infantry.  A  lit- 
tle later  his  motor  stopped  completely,  but  he  soon 
located  another  tank  whose  crew  was  badly  gassed. 
He  transferred  his  ammunition  and  crew  to  the 
new  tank  and  continued  in  the  advance  of  our 
infantry  to  the  objective.  Home  address,  A.  B. 
Maury,  father,  Morristown,  N.  J. 

MAUZI,  NICHOLAS Private 

Medical  Detachment,  309th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Jaulny,  France, 
October  3,  1918.  During  a  heavy  bombardment  of 
our  front  lines,  Private  Mauzi  went  50  yards  in  ad- 
vance of  our  positions  to  an  automatic-rifle  post  to 
dress  the  wounds  of  three  of  the  crew.  He  then  as- 
sisted the  wounded  men  one  by  one  to  reach  a  place 
of  safety.  All  this  time  the  line  was  under  steady 
machine-gun  fire,  as  well  as  bombardment.  Home 
address,  Nicholas  Mauzi,  father,  Italy. 

MAXEY,  ROBERT  J.  .  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
Deceased.  28th  Infantry.  On  May  28,  1918,  at 
Cantigny,  France,  he  advanced  with  first  wave  and, 
in  the  face  of  heavy  shell  and  machine-gun  fire,  lo- 
cated the  objective  of  his  battalion.  He  was  a  cool, 
dependable,  and  heroic  leader.  Although  fatally 
wounded,  he  gave  detailed  instructions  to  his  second 
in  command  and  caused  himself  to  be  carried  to  his 
regimental  commander  and  delivered  important  in- 
formation before  he  died.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Robert 
Jayne  Maxey,  Missoula,  Mont. 

MAXIE,  E Corporal 

Company  B,  116th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Brabant,  France,  October  8, 
1918.  Corporal  Maxie,  in  company  with  four  other 
soldiers,  attacked,  without  support  eight  machine 
guns,  and  overcoming  the  desperate  resistance  of  the 
enemy  captured  both  guns  and  crews.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  T.  F.  Maxie,  Richmond,  Va. 

MAY,  GEORGE  J Sergeant 

Company  G,  131st  Infantry.    For  extraordinary 


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heroism  in  action  near  Chipilly  Ridge,  France,  Aug- 
ust 9,  1918.  On  his  own  initiative  he  rushed  an  en- 
emy machine-gun  nest,  capturing  the  gun  and  two 
prisoners.  He  displayed  marked  personal  courage 
under  heavy  artillery  and  machine-gun  fire,  pass- 
ing through  the  enemy  barrage  to  get  water,  and 
rations  to  the  men  in  the  front  line.  Home  address, 
George  M.  May,  father,  Chicago,  111. 

MAY,  JOE  C Private 

90th  Division,  Military  Police.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  Montigny-Devant-Bus- 
sey,  France,  November  5,  1918.  During  a  very 
heavy  attack  in  the  vicinity  of  his  post,  where  ar- 
tillery fire  and  aircraft  machine-gun  fire  had  created 
a  most  confusing  situation,  Corporal  May  calmly 
directed  traffic,  aided  wounded,  and  removed  ob- 
structions, thereby  preventing  wild  disorder.  He 
assisted  the  drivers  of  ammunition  trucks  in  getting 
their  machines  to  a  place  of  safety.  Home  address, 
Joe.  C.  May,  father,  Nola,  Miss. 

MAY,  LESTER  T.  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  F,  4th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Grand  Ballois  Farm,  France, 
July  14-15,  1918.  During  a  heavy  shelling,  Private 
May  volunteered  and  delivered  messages  over 
routes,  where  all  other  runners  had  been  either  kill- 
ed or  wounded.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Ann  May, 
R.  F.  D.  41,  Wyalusing,  Pa. 

MAY,  OSCAR  P.  ...  Second  Lieutenant 
356th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Bois  de  Mprt  Mare,  France,  September 
12,  1918.  Without  assistance,  Lieutenant  May  very 
courageously  attacked  and  captured  a  machine  gun 
which  threatened  to  wipe  out  his  platoon.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Adelia  May,  mother,  Williamstown, 
Kans. 

MAYES,  JOHN  B.  Jr Captain 

120th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Bellicourt,  France,  September  29,  1918. 
Captain  Mayes,  with  eight  other  soldiers,  compris- 
ing his  company  headquarter's  detachment,  cleaned 
out  enemy  dugouts  along  the  banks  of  a  canal,  cap- 
turing 242  prisoners.  Home  address,  John  B. 
Mayes,  father,  Stem,  N.  C. 

MAYGER,  ARTHUR  G.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
28th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Exermont,  France,  October  6,  1918.  Af- 
ter his  company  had  been  forced  to  fall  back  be- 
cause of  heavy  losses,  and  his  company  commander 
had  been  seriously  wounded,  Lieutenant  Mayger 
reorganized  the  remainder  of  the  company,  and, 
under  intense  shell  and  machine-gun  fire,  led  it  in  a 
successful  attack  on  a  machine-gun  position,  which 
had  been  causing  many  casualties  in  the  battalion. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  A.  G.  Mayger,  wife,  1510  East 
Fifty-second  Street,  Chicago,  111. 

MAYNE,  JOHN  .  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Deceased.  Medical  Department,  101st  Infantry. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  in  the  Trugny 
Woods,  near  Chateau-Thierry,  France,  July  23, 
1918.  Private  Mayne,  although  in  an  exposed  posi- 
tion in  the  Trugny  Woods  under  fire  of  rifles  and 
machine  guns,  courageously  treated  the  wounded, 
inspiring  the  combat  troops  by  his  example,  until 
shot  through  the  head  and  killed.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs. 
Mary  Mayne,  wife,  Massachusetts  Homeopathic 
Hospital,  Boston,  Mass. 

MAYS,  HERBERT  L Sergeant 

Company  G,  120th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt,  France,  Septem- 
ber 29,  1918.  Sergeant  Mays,  with  one  other  sol- 
dier, attacked  a  machine-gun  post  which  was  caus- 
ing much  damage.  They  captured  the  post,  taking 
prisoner  one  officer  and  eight  men,  and  put  the  gun 


out  of  action.     Home  .address,  Freeman  G.  Mays, 
father,  Taylors ville,  N.  C. 

MAZKAWZ,  LOUIS Corporal 

Deceased.  Company  C,  5th  Machine  Gun  Bat- 
talion. For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Meadah  Farm,  France,  October  4,  1918.  Corporal 
Mazkawz  left  the  shelter  of  his  trench  to  rescue  sol- 
diers who  had  been  buried  by  explosion  of  a  shell. 
Shortly  after,  while  conducting  his  men  to  cover,  a 
shell  exploded  near  by,  severely  wounding  a  member 
of  his  squad.  Directing  the  remainder  of  the  squad 
to  take  cover,  he  went  to  the  assistance  of  the 
wounded  man  and,  while  rendering  first  aid,  was 
mortally  wounded.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Antonio 
Mazkawz,  mother,  907  New  Market  Street,  Phila- 
delphia, Pa. 

MAZURKEVCZK,  STANLEY  .  .  Private 
Company  M,  9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Jaulny,  France,  September 
12,  1918.  Private  Mazurkevczk,  with  three  other 
soldiers,  volunteered  to  carry  wounded  men  of  other 
companies  from  in  front  of  our  advanced  positions, 
and  carried  this  work  on  under  violent  machine-gun 
fire  while  a  counterattack  was  developing.  Home 
address,  William  Gombrowski,  friend,  45^  Ells- 
worth Street,  Worcester,  Mass. 

MAZZONI,  LOUIS  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Machine  Gun  Company,  23d  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  La  Forge  farm, 
France,  November  2-4,  1918.  During  the  offensive 
operations  west  of  the  Meuse,  Private  Mazzoni 
single-handed  attacked  five  of  the  enemy,  who  were 
firing  on  our  column.  He  crawled  through  a  woods 
and  attacked  them  from  the  rear,  killing  one  and 
taking  the  rest  as  prisoners.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Dora  Mazzoni,  mother,  12  Beachview  Avenue,  East 
Saugus,  Mass. 

MEADE,  FRIERSON,  Jr Captain 

Deceased.  125th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Sergy,  France,  July  31,  1918. 
Captain  Frierson  was  .continually  at  the  head  of  his 
company  in  the  attack  on  Hill  212,  near  Sergy,  and 
was ,  constantly  exposed  to  the  terrific  enemy  fire 
while  leading  his  men  forward.  After  the  objective 
had  been  gained,  and  the  men  had  dug  in  on  the 
crest  of  .the  hill,  he  remained  on  watch  the  entire 
night,  constantly  patrolling  his  company  sector  un- 
der the"  heavy  rifle,  machine-gun  and  artillery  fire 
from  the  enemy's  lines.  He  was  later  killed  while  on 
a  hazardous  reconnaissance  in  the  vicinity  of  Ju- 
vigny,  France.  Next  of  kin,  Meade  Frierson,  Sr., 
father,  513  Broadway,  Nashville,  Tenn. 

MEADOR,  ERNEST Private 

Company  B,  122d  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Bpis  le 
Chaume,  France,  October  10,  1918.  Having  induc- 
ed a  stretcher  bearer  to  accompany  him,  Private 
Meador  made  his  way  through  heavy  shell  and  ma- 
chine-gun fire  to  the  front  of  the  line,  to  aid  a 
wounded  comrade.  His  stretcher  bearer  was  killed 
in  the  exploit,  but  Private  Meador  placed  the  man 
on  the  stretcher  and  dragged  him  back  to  safety. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Lottie  Meador,  mother,  Ver- 
non,  111. 

MECOM,  JOHN Private 

Company  E,  125th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Cierges,  France,  July  31, 
1918.  Though  severely  wounded  while  advancing 
with  his  platoon  in  the  face  of  heavy  fire  from  en- 
emy machine  guns,  Private  Mecom  refused  to  re- 
turn to  the  rear  for  first  aid  and  he  not  only  contin- 
ued in  the  advance  but  with  another  soldier  success- 
fully attacked  a  machine-gun  nest.  Home  address, 
Thomas  D.  Mecom,  father,  Checotah,  Okla. 


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MEDEIROS,  FRANK  L Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  I,  28th  Infantry.  During 
the  counterdash  attack  by  the  enemy  near  Can- 
tigny,  France,  May  28,  1918,  by  courageous  devo- 
tion to  duty  and  presence  of  mind  under  fire  he  pre- 
vented the  advance  against  the  left  flank  of  his 
command,  which  threatened  the  success  of  the  bat- 
tle. While  exposing  himself  fearlessly  to  distribute 
ammunition  and  to  counsel  his  men  he  was  killed. 
Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Delfina  Medeiros,  mother,  28  Bos- 
ton Street,  South  Boston,  Mass. 

MEEHAN,  EDWARD  J Captain 

Company  D,  109th  Infantry.  Early  in  the  morn- 
ing of  July  17,  1918,  near  Monthurel,  France,  while 
in  an  advanced  position  in  the  fight  he  was  severely 
wounded,  but  refused  to  leave  his  command,  and 
continued  to  direct  its  operations  until  it  was  reliev- 
ed the  night  of  July  18,  1918.  Home  address,  Mary 
A.  Meehan,  1935  Ridge  Avenue,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

MEEKS,  CORBETT  .  .  .  First  Sergeant 
Company  H,  llth  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Cunel,  France,  October  21, 
1918.  During  a  counterattack,  First  Sergeant 
Meeks  advanced  alone  over  open  country,  under 
heavy  machine-gun  fire,  to  a  sniping  point,  and  by 
his  efficient  resistance,  greatly  aided  in  the  breaking 
up  of  the  counterattack.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Myr- 
tle Nickell,  sister,  Lee  City,  Ky. 

MEEKS,  FIELDING  V Private 

Deceased.  Medical  Detachment,  llth  Infantry. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Liny, 
France,  October  5,  1918.  Private  Meeks  distin- 
guished himself  by  his  untiring  efforts  in  adminis- 
tering first  aid  to  the  wounded  never  hesitating  to 
expose  himself  to  danger  in  searching  for  wounded 
on  the  field.  While  making  his  way  through  un- 
usually heavy  machine-gun  fire  to  a  wounded  sol- 
dier, whom  he  had  seen  fall,  Private  Meeks  was 
mortally  wounded.  Next  of  kin,  John  S.  Meeks, 
Smithfield,  Ky. 

MEFFIN,  JAMES  D Corporal 

Company  B,  104th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Verdun,  France,  October  15, 
1918.  Corporal  Meffin  showed  extraordinary  cour- 
age and  bravery  in  going  beyond  our  front  line, 
under  heavy  machine-gun  fire,  and  bringing  back 
two  wounded  comrades.  Home  address,  John 
Meffin,  father,  28  Hanover  Street,  West  Spring- 
field, Mass. 

MEISSNER,  JAMES  A.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
94th  Aero  Squadron,  Air  Service.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  in  the  Toul  sector  in  May, 
1918.  He  attacked  three  enemy  planes  at  an  alti- 
tude of  4,800  meters  over  the  Foret  De  La  Rappe, 
France.  After  a  short  fight  he  brought  down  one  of 
the  machines  in  flames.  During  the  combat  the  en- 
tering wedge  and  the  covering  of  the  upper  wings  of 
his  plane  were  torn  away  and  after  the  battle  he  was 
subjected  to  heavy  fire  from  antiaircraft  batteries, 
but  by  skillful  operation  and  cool  judgment  he  suc- 
ceeded in  making  a  landing  within  the  American 
lines.  A  bronze  oak  leaf  is  awarded  Lieutenant 
Meissner  for  the  following  act  of  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action:  On  May  30,  1918,  he  attacked 
two  enemy  planes  at  an  altitude  of  4,500  meters 
above  Jaulnoy,  France,  and  after  a  sharp  engage- 
ment shot  one  down  in  flames  and  forced  the  other 
back  into  its  own  territory.  Home  address,  Carl  A. 
Meissner,  45  Lenox  Road,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 

MELCHER,  EDWARD  J.  .  .  .  Corporal 
Company  M,  5th  Marine  Corps.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  Chateau-Thierry,  France, 
June  25,  1918.  Wounded  in  the  head  and  thigh, 
Corporal  Melcher  nevertheless  continued  valiantly 
to  lead  his  group  through  machine-gun  and  rifle 


fire  to  their  objective.     Home  address,  Florence 
Melcher,  sister,  1527  Broadway,  Louisville,  Ky. 

MELLEN,  CLIFFORD  E Private 

Company  A,  104th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Verdun,  France,  October  16, 
1918.  When  Private  Mellen  was  in  a  shell  hole  with 
an  officer  and  eight  men,  the  enemy  threw  some 
hand  grenades,  one  landing  among  the  men.  Pri- 
vate Mellen  seized  it  and  attempted  to  throw  it  out 
when  it  exploded.  His  action  saved  the  lives  of  his 
comrades,  but  resulted  in  a  severe  injury  to  himself. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Elizabeth  Mellen,  mother, 
Worcester.  Mass. 

MELROSE,  ANDREW  R Corporal 

Company  D,  107th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Vendhuile,  France,  Septem- 
ber 28,  1918.  Leaving  the  protection  of  a  trench,  he 
crawled  out  under  heavy  machine-gun  and  sniper 
fire,  and  rescued  a  British  officer  who  had  fallen  in 
an  exposed  position.  His  example  was  an  inspira- 
tion to  the  men  serving  with  him.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Anna  Rae,  grandmother,  Marcus,  Iowa. 

MENDELSON,  JOSEPH  A.  .  First  Lieutenant 
Medical  Corps,  305th  Infantry.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  Ville  Savoye,  France, 
August  15-16,  1918.  During  a  heavy  enemy  bom- 
bardment with  gas  and  high  explosive  shells,  Lieut- 
enant Mendelson  worked  for  more  than  three  hours, 
picking  up  wounded  and  gassed  men  and  securing 
their  evacuation,  being  forced  to  remove  his  gas 
mask  in  order  to  accomplish  this  work.  Though  he 
was  almost  exhausted  from  fatigue,  he  then  proceed- 
ed to  the  aid  station  of  another  battalion  and  assist- 
ed in  treating  hundreds  of  men.  Though  he  was 
himself  suffering  from  the  effects  of  gas,  he  refused 
to  go  to  the  hospital  upon  the  completion  of  this 
work,  as  all  the  other  medical  officers  had  been 
evacuated.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Joseph  A.  Men- 
delson, wife,  4012  Georgia  Avenue,  Northwest, 
Washington,  D.  C. 

MENDENHALL,  FRED  D.  .  First  Lieutenant 
7th  Engineers.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Cunel,  France,  October  20,  1918.  Al- 
though his  platoon  was  constantly  under  heavy  shell 
and  machine-gun  fire,  Lieutenant  Mendenhall  cour- 
ageously directed  the  wiring  of  an  extreme  northern 
outpost  line  of  infantry  on  October  20,  1918.  On 
the  night  of  October  10,  1918,  he  skillfully  directed 
the  construction  of  a  pontoon  bridge  over  the  Loison 
River.  So  close  to  the  enemy  was  his  platoon  that 
it  was  necessary  to  lash  the  bridge  together,  because 
the  hammering  of  nails  drew  instant  machine-gun 
fire  from  the  enemy.  Home  address,  George  D. 
Mendenhall,  father,  Lakeland,  Fla. 

MENEFEE,  MARVIN  JAMES  .      .      . 

First  Lieutenant 

116th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  at  Molleville  Farm,  France,  October  12, 1918, 
while  in  charge  of  a  37-mm.  gun  section  in  advance 
of  the  assaulting  troops,  Lieutenant  Menefee  dis- 
played unusual  courage  by  operating  the  gun  him- 
self after  his  gunners  had  been  killed,  thereby  reduc- 
ing a  machine-gun  nest  which  had  been  holding  up 
the  line.  Home  address,  James  R.  Menefee,  Luray, 
Va. 

MENGE,  WILLIAM  M.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Medical  Department,  23d  Infantry.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne-a-Arnes, 
France,  October  3-9,  1918.  Throughout  the  en- 
gagement Private  Menge  tended  the  wounded  under 
shell  fire  and  machine-gun  fire,  continuing  with  his 
work  after  two  of  his  assistants  had  been  killed  and 
one  wounded.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary  Menge, 
mother,  741  Lexington  Street,  Elizabeth,  N.  J. 


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MENGES,  BENH Private 

Headquarters  Company,  9th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Blanc  Mont, 
France,  October  3,  1918.  By  crawling  forward 
alone  across  a  clearing  swept  by  German  machine- 
gun  fire,  and  armed  only  with  his  rifle  and  bayonet, 
Private  Menges  killed  four  of  the  enemy  who  re- 
sisted him  and  after  clearing  out  several  dugouts  in 
the  woods,  returned  with  eight  prisoners  and  valu- 
able information.  His  act  of  valor  was  instrumental 
in  warding  off  a  strong  enemy  counterattack. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  M.  A.  Menges,  mother,  Athens, 
Maine. 

MENI,  JEAN Captain 

16th  Pursuit  Group,  French  Air  Service.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  in  the  St.  Mihiel  offen- 
sive, France,  September  12,  1918.  Despite  the  un- 
favorable weather  conditions,  Captain  Meni  made 
a  reconnaissance  flight  over  the  enemy  lines,  return- 
ing with  valuable  information  concerning  the  evacu- 
ation of  the  enemy  and  the  dominant  position  of 
Montsee. 

MENTER,  LINUS  H Private 

Medical  Detachment,  23d  Infantry.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne-a-Arnes, 
France,  October  6,  1918.  During  the  day-and  night 
of  October  6  Private  Menter  constantly  exposed 
himself  under  heavy  fire,  giving  first  aid  to  the 
wounded  and  assisting  in  their  evacuation.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Hattie  Menter,  mother,  Parish,  N.  Y. 

MERCER,  HOWARD  F.  .  .  First  Sergeant 
Company  C,  308th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Stonne,  France,  November 
6,  1918.  Voluntarily  leading  a  patrol  for  a  flank  at- 
tack on  the  town  of  Stonne,  through  unusual  artill- 
ery fire  and  exacting  machine-gun  fire,  Sergeant 
Mercer,  leaving  his  patrol,  went  forwrd  alone  to 
draw  fire  from  the  nests  in  order  to  divert  the  en- 
emy's attention  from  the  attacking  patrol.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Howard  F.  Mercer,  wife,  2120  West 
Sixth  Street,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 

MEREL,  ROBERT  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
French  Mission  Attached  91st  Division.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Spittaal  Bos- 
schen  and  Audenarde,  Belgium,  October  31-Noyem- 
ber  1,  1918.  Armed  with  an  automatic  rifle,  Lieut- 
enant Merel  went  forward  alone  and  killed  the  gun- 
ner of  an  enemy  machine-gun  whose  fire  had  been 
holding  up  the  advancing  line.  Home  address,  M. 
A.  Merel,  father,  A  St.  Baudelle,  Par  Magenne, 
France. 

MERKEL,  EDMO  E.  Pharmacist's  Mate 

(Second  Class) 

United  States  Navy,  attached  to  Company  F, 
5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Blanc  Mont,  France,  Oc- 
tober 3-4,  1918.  He  accompanied  a  company  of 
marines  during  an  advance  under  violent  fire, 
going  to  all  parts  of  the  line,  giving  first  aid  to 
wounded  and  directing  their  evacuation.  Although 
wounded,  he  remained  on  duty  until  forced  to  go  to 
the  rear.  Home  address,  J.  B.  Merkel,  father, 
Hattiesburg,  Miss. 

MERLE-SMITH,  VAN  SANTVOORD  .  Captain 
165th  Infantry.  He  was  in  command  of  a  com- 
pany at  the  crossing  of  the  River  Ourcq,  near  Vil- 
lers-sur-Fere,  France,  on  July  28,  1918.  Despite  the 
loss  of  all  the  other  officers  in  his  company,  and  al- 
though wounded  himself,  he  continued  to  direct  his 
men  effectively  against  the  enemy.  When  his  major 
was  killed  he  succeeded  to  the  command  of  the  bat- 
talion and  led  it  forward  throughout  the  day  with 
courage  and  gallantry.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Van 
Santvoord  Merle-Smith,  156  East  Seventy-Ninth 
Street,  New  York  City. 


MERRICK,  ROBERT  G.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
10th  Field  Artillery.  For  extraordinary  heroism 
in  action  at  Courboin,  France,  July  14-15,  1918. 
After  the  members  of  his  telephone  detail  had  been 
pressed  into  service  as  runners  under  a  hostile  bom- 
bardment so  severe  that  telephone  communication 
could  not  be  maintained,  Lieutenant  Merrick  vol- 
unteered to  drive  an  ambulance.  He  made  three 
trips  under  terrific  shell  fire  to  evacuate  wounded 
from  Greves  Farm.  Home  address,  Dr.  S.  K.  Mer- 
rick, father,  824  Park  Avenue,  Baltimore,  Md. 

MERRIFIELD,  ED Private 

Company  E,  366th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Lesseux,  France,  September 
4,  1918.  Although  he  was  severely  wounded,  Pri- 
vate Merrifield  remained  at  his  post  and  continued 
to  fight  a  superior  enemy  force  which  had  attempted 
to  enter  our  lines,  thereby  preventing  the  success  of 
an  enemy  raid  in  force.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Lu- 
cinda  Merrifield,  mother,  Greenville,  111. 

MERRILL,  JESSE  HERBERT  .  .  Private 
Company  E,  312th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  the  Bois  de  Ronvaux,  France, 
September  16-17,  1918.  With  the  remark,  "I  can 
get  through  and  I  can  find  him,"  Private  Merrill 
volunteered  and  carried  a  message  from  his  regi- 
mental commander  to  the  commander  of  an  advance 
battalion,  through  a  fire  that  seemed  impassible. 
He  returned  with  amazing  promptness  with  an 
answer  to  the  message.  This  soldier  made  several 
other  trips  on  the  same  night,  finding  his  way 
through  a  dark  forest,  actually  walking  on  bodies  of 
men  who  had  fallen  in  the  only  path  that  could  be 
used.  Home  address,  Henry  Merrill,  brother,  Fort 
Edward,  N.  Y. 

MERRIMON,  CLIFTON  ....  Corporal 
Company  L,  372d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bussy  Farm,  France,  Sep- 
tember 27,  1918.  He  attacked  with  hand  grenades 
an  enemy  machine-gun  which  was  causing  heavy 
losses  to  his  platoon,  and  succeeded  in  killing  the 
gunner  and  putting  the  gun  out  of  action.  He  then 
organized  the  remainder  of  the  platoon  and  led  them 
to  their  positions  in  the  trenches  south  of  Bussy 
Farm.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Doris  Harris,  mother, 
27  Pine  Street,  Cambridge,  Mass. 

MERRITT,  CHARLES  D Private 

Company  C,  345th  Battalion,  Tank  Corps.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Cheppy, 
France,  September  26,  1918.  While  he  was  direct- 
ing a  column  of  tanks  through  a  mine  field,  assisted 
by  another  soldier,  his  companion  was  wounded,  but 
he  continued  with  his  work  until  all  tanks  had  safely 
passed  through.  Returning,  he  assisted  his  wound- 
ed comrade  to  safety,  after  which  he  carried  mes- 
sages through  an  intense  bombardment  of  artillery 
and  machine  guns.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Susie  Mer- 
ritt,  mother,  246  Grant  Avenue,  Jersey  City,  N.  J. 

MERRITT,  HARRY  P Sergeant 

Company  I,  312th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Grand-Pre,  France,  Novem- 
ber 1,  1918.  After  haying  established  an  observa- 
tion post  without  aid  in  broad  daylight  and  under 
perilous  shell  fire  of  the  enemy,  Sergeant  Merritt 
volunteered  and  carried  rations  to  the  post  under 
cover  of  darkness.  Though  knocked  down  by  shell 
concussion,  he  reached  every  man  who  was  unable 
to  leave  his  post,  and  his  entire  exploit  was  carried 
out  under  most  harassing  machine-gun  and  artillery 
fire.  Home  address,  Henry  Merritt,  father,  76  Mid- 
land Avenue,  Montclair,  N.  J. 

MERRITT,  HENRY  C.     .        Second  Lieutenant 

Company  C,  38th  Infantry.    For  extraordinary 

heroism  in  action  near  Gland,  France,  June  18-19, 

1918.    After  succeessfully  crossing  the  Marne  with 


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a  night  patrol,  Lieutenant  Merritt  captured  three 
prisoners.  The  patrol  was  then  fired  on  by  a  de- 
tachment of  the  enemy,  and,  in  the  hand-to-hand 
conflict  which  followed,  all  of  the  enemy  were  killed. 
The  patrol  returned  to  our  lines  with  one  prisoner, 
and  only  two  of  the  members  wounded.  Home  ad- 
dress, Harry  Merritt,  father,  Tuckahoe,  N.  Y. 

MERSHON,  VANCE Captain 

28th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Exermont,  France,  October  4-11,  1918. 
After  the  battalion  commander  and  all  the  senior 
officers  had  been  killed  or  wounded,  Captain  Mer- 
shon  (then  a  first  lieutenant)  took  command  of  the 
battalion  and  led  it  successfully  to  its  objective,  re- 
maining with  it  after  being  painfully  wounded,  un- 
til properly  relieved  and  the  new  commanding  offi- 
cer thoroughly  acquainted  with  the  situation.  He 
then  had  his  wound  dressed  and  returned  to  his 
company,  actively  supervising  the  laying  of  bar- 
rages by  indirect  fire.  On  the  third  day  he  was  or- 
dered to  the  rear,  there  had  his  wounds  dressed, 
again  returning  to  his  company,  remaining  with  it 
until  it  was  relieved  and  reorganized.  His  courage, 
self-sacrifice,  and  utter  disregard  for  his  own  person- 
al danger  was  a  material  inspiration  to  his  men  while 
under  the  terrific  bombardment  by  enemy  artillery. 
Home  address,  Ward  Mershon,  father,  Buckner, 
Mo. 

MESSANELLI,  RAY  A.  .  Pharmacist's  Mate 
5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  Machine  Gun.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne,  France, 
October  4-5,  1918.  Regardless  of  his  personal  dan- 
ger, he  repeatedly  exposed  himself  to  machine-gun 
and  shell  fire  to  render  first  aid  to  the  wounded. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Carmela  Talerico,  512  Third 
Avenue,  Utica,  N.  Y. 

MESSINGER,  ELIAS  J Private 

Company  H,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.,  4th  Re- 
placement Battalion.     For  extraordinary  heroism 
in  action  near  Vierzy,  France,  July  19,  1918.    Cor- 
poral Montag  and  Privates  Mclntyre,  Messinger 
and  Wood  captured  a  machine  gun  which  was  hold- 
ing up  the  company  of  Marines,  killing  the  entire 
crew.     To  accomplish  this  hazardous  and  daring 
work  it  was  necessary  for  them  to  expose  them- 
selves to  the  fire  of  this  gun.    Even  though  Corporal 
Montag  and  Privates  Mclntyre  and  Messinger  were 
wounded  during  the  advance,  the  party  continued 
forward    and    succeeded.     Home     address,    Mrs. 
Almiria  Messinger,  716  Washington  Street,  Boise, 
Ida. 
MEURISSE,  JEAN  L.     .      .      .      .      .      Captain 

27th  Regiment,  Infantry,  French  Army.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Chevillon, 
France,  July  18,  1918.  Acting  as  liaison  officer  with 
the  58th  American  Infantry,  he  showed  marked  per- 
sonal courage  under  intense  fire,  setting  an  example 
of  fearlessness  to  the  officers  and  men  with  him.  His 
knowledge  of  German  artillery  enabled  him  to  ad- 
vise methods  of  approach  for  our  troops  which  were 
instrumental  in  preventing  many  casualties.  Home 
address,  Madam  J.  Meurisse,  wife,  6  du  Laminoir 
Essonnes  (Seine  &  Oise),  France. 

MEYER,  ALBERT Private 

79th  Company.  6th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Thiaucourt, 
France,  September  15,  1918.  While  on  duty  as 
stretcher  bearer  for  his  company,  Private  Meyer 
rushed  into  the  open  to  rescue  another  soldier 
threatened  with  capture  in  the  face  of  a  large  force 
of  advancing  Germans.  He  killed  two  of  the  enemy 
and  brought  in  the  soldier  to  a  place  of  safety. 
Home  address,  Gustav  Meyer,  father,  262  West 
127th  Street,  New  York  City. 

MEYER,  ALBERT  C Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  G,  326th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  St.  Juvin, 


France,  October  11,  1918.  After  his  platoon  had 
suffered  heavy  casualties  through  the  devastating 
fire,  Sergeant  Meyer,  although  suffering  from  a 
wound,  re-organized  the  remnants  of  the  platoon 
and  continued  the  advance.  He  was  again  wound- 
ed, but  refused  evacuation.  He  insisted  on  remain- 
ing with  and  cheering  the  men,  until  struck  the 
third  time  when  he  fell  mortally  wounded.  Next  of 
kin,  Esther  Meyer,  sister,  400  Gay  Street,  Jeanette, 
Pa. 

MEYER,  FRANK Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  H,  38th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Romagne, 
France,  October  8,  1918.  Sergeant  Meyer  courage- 
ously led  his  platoon  through  a  terrific  barrage  and 
silenced  a  machine-gun  position  which  was  enfilad- 
ing the  attacking  line.  This  soldier  was  killed  later 
in  this  action.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  George  Meyer, 
Lanesville,  Ind. 

MEYER,  FRED  H Private 

Deceased.  Company  A,  26th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Cantigny, 
France,  May  27,  1918.  While  acting  as  helper  on  an 
automatic  rifle  team  which  was  under  heavy  ma- 
chine-gun fire,  he  placed  himself  so  as  to  shield  the 
gunner  from  the  hostile  fire,  enabling  him  to  operate 
his  gun  so  as  to  neutralize  the  fire  of  two  enemy  ma- 
chine guns.  Private  Meyer  was  mortally  wounded, 
his  heroic  action  costing  him  his  life.  Next  of  kin, 
Henry  H.  Meyer,  father,  222  West  144th  Street, 
New  York  City. 

MEYERING,  WILLIAM  D.  .  First  Lieutenant 
23d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion while  commanding  a  platoon  of  infantry  which 
was  attacked  by  the  enemy  on  the  morning  of  April 
6,  1918.  He  took  effective  measures  before  and  dur- 
ing the  attack  to  defeat  the  enemy  and  handled  his 
men  well,  under  fire,  until  he  was  seriously  wounded. 
Forced  to  attend  to  his  wound,  he  refused  assistance 
and  walked  through  the  enemy's  barrage  to  a  dress- 
ing station.  He  objected  to  being  taken  to  the  rear 
till  he  knew  the  outcome  of  the  attack.  His  brave 
example  inspired  his  men  to  drive  off  the  enemy, 
who  did  not  reach  our  trenches.  He  lost  his  right 
hand  by  amputation  as  the  result  of  the  wound. 
Home  address,  Albert  Meyering,  father,  7232  Ver- 
non  Avenue,  Chicago,  111. 

MEYERS,  GEORGE  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  D,  16th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Hill  272,  Argonne  Forest, 
France,  October  9,  1918.  When  the  advance  of  his 
company  had  been  stopped  by  machine-gun  fire, 
Private  Meyers,  alone  and  on  his  own  initiative,  ad- 
vanced into  the  fog  under  intense  fire,  and,  with  a 
total  disregard  for  personal  safety,  captured  the  gun 
and  its  entire  crew.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Mary  Mey- 
ers, mother,  Knox,  Ind. 

MEZOFF,  JOHN  J Corporal 

Company  E,  116th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Samogneux,  France,  Octo- 
ber 15,  1918.  When  his  company  was  subjected  to 
severe  machine-gun  fire,  Corporal  Mezoff,  with  two 
other  soldiers,  attacked  a  nest  of  four  machine  guns, 
killing  eight  of  the  enemy  and  capturing  27.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Anna  Mezoff,  mother,  Waverly,  Va. 

MIANOVICH,  STANKO  ....  Corporal 
Company  L,  119th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt,  France,  Septem- 
ber 29,  1918.  Separated  from  his  platoon,  he  en- 
countered a  patrol  of  18  Germans,  attacked  them 
and  killed  three  and  captured  15.  Home  address, 
Mike  Mianovich,  brother,  Zeigler,  111. 

MICHAEL,  WILLIAM  HOWARD  .      . 

.     Lieutenant  Commander 
Medical  Corps,  U.  S.  N..  attached  to  6th  Regi- 


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ment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  He  displayed  unusual  courage  on 
the  morning  of  June  6,  1918,  near  the  Bois  de  Bel- 
leau,  when  he  established  a  dressing  station  in  the 
open,  exposed  to  both  shell  and  machine-gun  fire, 
in  order  to  be  near  the  wounded.  Under  these  con- 
ditions he  worked  for  several  hours.  Home  address, 
Edmund  Michael,  brother,  Ferryman,  Harford 
County,  Md. 

MICHAELIS,  CHAPLES  W.  .  .  .  Private 
Company  E,  131.-  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Chipilly  Ridge,  France,  August 
10,  1918.  This  soldier  showed  gallantry  in  attack- 
ing an  enemy  machine-gun  nest  with  his  platoon 
sergeant,  killing  the  crew  and  capturing  the  gun, 
which  he  used  later  effectively  against  the  enemy. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Clara  Miller,  mother,  1230 
Baker  Avenue,  East  St.  Louis,  111. 

MICHAELS,  EMMET  C.  .  First  Lieutenant 
9th  Infantry.  Fo  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Sompey,  France,  October  3,  1918.  After 
five  members  of  an  automatic-rifle  squad  had  been 
killed  by  sniper  fire,  and  the  others  were  unable  to 
take  a  machine-gun  nest,  which  was  holding  up  the 
advance  of  the  company,  Lieutenant  Michaels  led 
the  remaining  members  of  the  squad  against  the 
nest,  capturing  15  of  the  gunners  and  killing  the 
others.  Later,  Lieutenant  Michaels  was  severely 
wounded  while  carrying  a  wounded  member  of  his 
platoon  to  safety,  but  refused  medical  attention  un- 
til the  soldier  had  been  cared  for.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  David  Michaels,  Yarmouth,  Iowa. 

MICHALKA,  GUSTAVE  A.  ...  Corporal 
Company  E,  125th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Cierges,  northeast  of  Cha- 
teau-Thierry, France,  July  31,  1918.  When  his  pla- 
toon advanced  up  the  slope  in  front  of  the  Bois  les 
Jomblets,  it  became  necessary  to  put  out  of  action 
an  enemy  machine  gun  that  was  cutting  up  the  pla- 
toon. Corporal  Michalka  grasped  the  situation  and 
at  the  risk  of  his  own  life  advanced  upon  the  nest 
with  two  of  his  men,  killed  the  operators,  and  cap- 
tured the  gun.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary  Titzner, 
mother,  Box  63,  Moran,  Mich. 

MICHEL,  MARCEL  H Sergeant 

Pilot,  218th  Escadrille,  French  Air  Service.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  in  the  region  of  St. 
Mihiel,  France,  September  12,  1918.  Sergeant 
Michel,  while  on  a  reconnaissance,  had  his  wireless 
outfit  destroyed  by  enemy  fire.  Realizing  that  he 
could  not  communicate  with  his  lines,  and  also  be- 
ing well  into  the  enemy's  territory,  he  descended  to 
an  extremely  low  altitude.  Disregarding  the  en- 
emy's antiaircraft  and  ground  machine-gun  fire,  he 
attacked  an  enemy  convoy,  causing  considerable 
damage. 

MICHENER,  JOHN  H.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Pilot,  Air  Service,  1st  Aero  Squadron.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Varennes, 
France,  October  4,  1918.  He  was  assigned  the  mis- 
sion of  locating  the  front  lines  of  our  troops  at  a 
time  when  dense  mist  and  low  clouds  compelled  him 
to  fly  at  an  a!  titude  of  only  100  meters.  His  observ- 
er's signal  rockets  drew  fire  from  an  advanced  hostile 
machine-gun  battery  and  Lieutenant  Michener  was 
wounded  in  the  leg.  Despite  his  wound,  he  contin- 
ued the  mission  until  the  position  of  our  troops  was 
ascertained.  He  was  then  compelled  to  land  on 
shell-torn  ground  behind  the  lines,  the  plane  being 
completely  wrecked.  Home  address,  Mrs.  A.  R. 
Michener,  mother,  Erie,  Pa. 

MICKLISH,  FRED     .      .      .      .      .      .     Private 

Company  L,  7th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Fossoy,  France,  July  15, 
1918.  Acting  as  runner,  Private  Micklish  made  re- 
peated trips  through  the  heavy  enemy  bombard- 


ment, until  wounded  while  carrying  a  message. 
Though  suffering  great  pain,  he  completed  his  mis- 
sion before  reporting  for  treatment.  Home  address , 
Herman  Micklish,  father,  705  Huntington  Avenue, 
Jonesboro,  Ark. 

MIDRIFF,  HOLLY Sergeant 

Company  L,  131st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Bois  de  Harville,  France,  No- 
vember 10,  1918.  Preceding  his  platoon  in  the  ad- 
vance by  fifteen  yards,  he  discovered  a  machine-gun 
nest,  and,  crawling  forward  alone,  under  heavy  fire, 
captured  the  enemy  position,  taking  prisoner  12 
Germans  who  had  manned  two  machine  guns.  His 
bravery  inspired  the  men  of  his  platoon.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  L.  C.  Midkiff,  wife,  8532  Carpenter 
Street,  Chicago,  111. 

MIKOS,  JOHN  N.  J Corporal 

Company  H,  23d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne-a-Arnes,  France, 
October  3-9,  1918.  Although  severely  wounded 
early  in  the  engagement,  Corporal  Mikos  refused 
first  aid  and  continued  to  lead  his  section  under 
heavy  machine-gun  fire  until  again  seriously  wound- 
ed. Home  address,  Roman  Mikos,  father,  Chicago, 

MILES,  HARRY  B Private 

Deceased.  Company  B,  318th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Bois  Des  Ohons, 
France,  October  4-5,  1918.  Always  a  volunteer  for 
the  most  dangerous  service,  Private  Miles  volun- 
teered to  carry  a  message  through  a  heavy  barrage, 
and  was  killed  in  the  execution  of  his  mission.  Next 
of  kin,  William  E.  Miles,  father,  1119  North 
Twenty-first  Street,  Richmond,  Va. 

MILES,  JOHN Corporal 

Company  E,  131st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Wadonyille,  France,  Novem- 
ber 9,  1918.  Although  suffering  severely  from  the 
shock  of  a  shell  concussion,  Corporal  Miles  volun- 
teered and  went  400  yards  in  advance  of  our  out- 
posts in  order  to  draw  the  fire  of  any  enemy  ma- 
chine guns,  so  that  fire  could  be  directed  upon  them. 
He  returned  to  our  lines  after  accomplishing  the 
mission,  but  in  such  exhausted  condition  that  he 
had  to  be  carried  to  the  aid  station.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Anna  Miles,  Chicago,  111. 

MILES,  THOMAS  H.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  U.  S.  M.  C.  Killed  in  action  at  Cha- 
teau-Thierry, France,  June  6,  1918.  He  gave  the 
supreme  proof  of  that  extraordinary  heroism  which 
will  serve  as  an  example  to  hitherto  untried  troops. 
Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Thomas  H.  Miles,  Jr.,  224  West 
Walnut  Lane,  Germantown,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

MILGRAM,  JOSEPH  J.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  A,  312th  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  la 
Grand  Montagne,  France,  November  8,  1918.  Pri- 
vate Milgram,  on  duty  as  a  battalion  runner,  dis- 
played remarkable  daring  in  frequently  going 
through  heavy  fire  in  order  that  communication 
might  be  maintained.  Upon  being  sent  out  to  lo- 
cate the  advance  units  he  was  repeatedly  fired  upon 
by  snipers  and  attacked  with  hand  grenades,  but 
succeeded  in  returning  with  valuable  information, 
although  two  other  runners  accompanying  him  be- 
came casualties.  Home  address,  Israel  Milgram, 
father,  1956  Dalkeith  Street,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

MILLER,  ARTHUR  E.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Deceased.  Company  B,  47th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Sergy,  France, 
August  1,  1918.  Private  Miller  was  killed  while  re- 
turning with  an  answer  to  a  very  important  message 
which  he  had  voluntarily  delivered  at  a  very  critical 


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state  of  the  attack.  His  mission  was  one  of  extreme 
danger,  taking  him  to  the  most  advanced  position 
through  a  sweeping  fire  of  artillery  and  machine 
guns.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Mary  Miller,  mother,  Web- 
sterville,  Vt. 

MILLER,  BRYAN Private 

Deceased.  Company  C,  1st  Engineers.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Soissons,  France, 
July  20,  1918.  When  volunteers  were  called  for  by 
his  company  commander,  Private  Miller  volunteer- 
ed and  rescued  wounded  comrades  from  a  barrage. 
Disregarding  danger  to  himself,  he  continued  the 
performance  of  these  heroic  deeds  until  killed.  Next 
of  kin,  Mrs.  Nellie  Miller,  mother,  437  Cardoni 
Street,  Detroit,  Mich. 

MILLER,  CHARLES Private 

Company  A,  101st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  the  Trugny  Woods,  near  Cha- 
teau-Thierry, France,  July  23,  1918.  He,  with  two 
other  men  in  an  advanced  position  ahead  of  the  bat- 
talion, charged  a  machine  gun,  killed  four  of  the  en- 
emy, and  drove  off  the  rest,  thereby  making  possible 
the  advance  of  their  comrades.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Annie  Miller,  mother,  Boston,  Mass. 

MILLER,  FRANK  D Private 

Medical  Detachment,  28th  Infantry.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  Exermont,  France, 
October  1-12,  1918.  His  detachment  having  been 
reduced  to  but  three  men,  Private  Miller  displayed 
conspicuous  courage  and  devotion  to  duty  in  caring 
for  and  evacuating  wounded  across  an  area  swept  by 
shell  and  machine-gun  fire  to  the  regimental  aid  sta- 
tion, and  returning  with  badly  needed  medical  sup- 
plies to  the  forward  aid  station.  His  conduct  was  an 
inspiration  to  his  associates,  their  commanding  offi- 
cer being  absent,  and  the  sergeant  in  charge  having 
been  killed.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary  Miller, 
aunt,  317  Second  Avenue,  Southwest,  Great  Falls, 
Mont. 

MILLER,  GEORGE  F Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  K,  119th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt, 
France,  September  29,  1918.  When  a  portion  of  his 
company  was  threatened  by  a  counterattack  and 
two  runners  had  been  killed  in  an  attempt  to  reach 
the  detachment  with  orders  to  withdraw,  he  volun- 
teered for  the  dangerous  mission;  and,  attempting 
to  cross  an  exposed  field  to  carry  the  orders,  was 
mortally  wounded.  Next  of  kin,  Luther  G.  Miller, 
father,  Dyersburg,  Term. 

MILLER,  HENRY  W Sergeant 

Machine  Gun  Company,  108th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  east  of  Ronssoy, 
France,  September  29,  1918.  During  the  operations 
against  the  Hindenburg  line  he  concealed  the  fact 
that  he  was  wounded  from  his  officers  and  continued 
to  advance  with  his  company  during  the  entire  day. 
He  displayed  exceptional  bravery  and  gallantry, 
setting  a  fine  example  to  all.  Home  address,  Wil- 
liam K.  Miller,  father,  Pawpaw,  Mich. 

MILLER,  HENRY Private 

Deceased.  Company  E,  308th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Binarville, 
France,  October  3,  1918.  When  his  company  had 
been  cut  off  from  communication  and  exposed  to  in- 
tense shell  and  machine-gun  fire,  Private  Miller  ob- 
served and  attacked  an  enemy  sniper,  silencing  fur- 
ther fire  from  that  source.  While  attempting  to  re- 
turn he  was  killed  by  machine-gun  fire.  Next  of 
kin,  Mrs.  Elizabeth  Miller,  wife,  312  West  lllth 
Street,  New  York  City. 

MILLER,  HERBERT  H Sergeant 

Company  G,  353d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  the  Bois  de  Barricourt,  France, 
November  2,  1918.  Continuing  forward  alone,  af- 


ter all  the  other  members  of  his  combat  group  had 
been  killed  or  wounded,  Sergeant  Miller  penetrated 
the  enemy's  lines,  despite  machine-gun  and  rifle 
fire,  located  a  machine-gun  nest,  which  was  holding 
up  the  advance  of  his  platoon,  and  put  it  out  of  ac- 
tion by  effective  rifle  fire.  Home  address,  Otto  R. 
Miller,  father,  2504  East  Forty-second  Street,  Kan- 
sas City,  Mo. 


MILLER,  HOBART 


Private  (First  Class) 


Company  G,  119th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt,  France,  Septem- 
ber 29,  1918.  When  his  section  of  the  line  was  held 
up  by  extremely  heavy  machine-gun  fire  Private 
Miller  voluntarily  went  forward,  and,  unaided,  rout- 
ed out  the  crews  of  the  two  nests,  killing  three  of  the 
enemy  and  returning  with  three  prisoners.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Alice  Miller,  mother,  Jacksboro, 
Tenn. 

MILLER,  HUGH  S  .......     Private 

Company  K,  6th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  In  the 
Bois  de  Belleau,  France,  on  June  6,  1918,  he  captur- 
ed two  of  the  enemy  single-handed.  Although  or- 
dered to  the  rear  twice  because  of  illness,  he  returned 
to  his  command  voluntarily  and  continued  to  fight 
with  it  vigorously  throughout  the  advance.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Elizabeth  Miller,  53  17  Cote  Brilliant, 
St  Louis,  Mo. 


MILLER,  JAMES  R 


Private 

Company  C,  112th  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Cote  de  Roch- 
es, France,  October  8,  1918.  When  the  advance  of 
the  battalion  to  which  his  company  was  attached, 
was  halted  by  heavy  machine-gun  fire  this  soldier 
boldly  leaped  to  the  top  of  his  machine-gun  replace- 
ment to  draw  the  enemy  fire  and  thus  enable  his 
crew  to  locate  the  enemy's  emplacement.  Later  in 
the  action  he  fearlessly  left  his  trench  in  search  of  an 
enemy  sniper,  who  was  causing  many  casualties 
among  our  troops,  and  killed  him  with  a  captured 
German  rifle.  Home  address,  Jessie  Bradley,  Cam- 
bridge, Md. 

MILLER,  JOHN  C.  Jr.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
2d  Engineers.  About  midnight,  June  19-20,  1918, 
near  Lucy-le-Bocage,  with  a  few  volunteers,  entered 
a  woods  heavily  shelled  and  gassed,  and  recovered 
two  wounded  members  of  his  platoon.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  J.  C.  Miller,  mother,  1508  Fifth  Avenue, 
Huntington,  W.  Va. 

MILLER,  JOSEPH     ......    Sergeant 

Machine  Gun  Company,  7th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Cunel,  France, 
October  12,  1918.  After  making  a  reconnaissance 
of  the  enemy  positions  with  two  other  soldiers,  and, 
finding  the  enemy  forming  for  a  counterattack,  Ser- 
geant Miller,  upon  his  own  initiative,  extended  his 
positions  and  filled  a  gap  of  400  meters  in  the  line, 
his  platoon  commander  having  been  wounded;  and 
successfully  repelled  the  hostile  counterattack. 
Following  up  the  enemy's  withdrawal,  he  placed  his 
guns  in  an  advanced  position  in  a  railroad  cut  and 
remained  there  for  four  days  without  communica- 
tion with  the  rear,  except  at  night.  During  this 
period,  he  repelled  three  enemy  counterattacks,  and 
half  his  command  became  casualties,  his  courage 
under  these  trying  conditions  being  an  inspiration 
to  his  men.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Morris  Miller, 
mother,  111  East  Middle  Street,  Gettysburg,  Pa. 

MILLER,  PHILLIP  .....  Private 
Company  D,  118th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Vaux-Andigny,  France,  Oc- 
tober 13,  1918.  Seeking  shelter  with  his  company 
from  the  severe  artillery  and  machine-gun  fire  of  the 
enemy,  he  entered  a  shell  hole.  Here  he  found  a 
severely  wounded  soldier,  and  without  hesitation 
carried  the  man  50  yards  under  plain  view  of  the  en- 
emy and  exposed  to  terrific  fire  to  a  place  of  safety 


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with  some  of  his  company.    Home  address,  Stanley 
Minner,  friend,  Ashport,  111. 

MILLER,  THOMAS  A.  O Private 

49th  Company,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Blanc  Mont 
Ridge,  France,  October  4,  1918.  Private  Miller 
volunteered  and  carried  a  message  through  terrific 
shell  and  machine-gun  fire.  In  the  performance  of 
this  mission  he  suffered  the  loss  of  a  leg  from  an  ex- 
ploding shell.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Miller,  mother, 
Eau  Claire.  Pa. 

MILLER,  WILLIS  C Cook 

Company  B,  1 10th  Engineers.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Cheppy,  Meuse,  France,  Sep- 
tember 27,  1918.  When  his  platoon  had  been  fired 
upon  at  short  range  by  a  hostile  machine  gun,  he  ad- 
vanced alone,  armed  merely  with  a  pistol,  and  al- 
though knocked  down  by  an  aerial  bomb,  went  for- 
ward to  the  emplacement,  killed  the  two  gunners, 
captured  the  gun,  and  made  prisoners  of  the  reserve 
crew  of  two  men  who  were  in  a  neighboring  em- 
placement. Home  address,  Mrs.  Ida  M.  Miller,  Mc- 
Louth,  Kans. 

MILLERET,  NORBERT  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  Liaison  Officer,  155th  Infantry  Bri- 
gade, French  Army.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Thiaucourt,  France,  September  14- 
October  3,  1918;  and  near  the  Bois  des  Loges, 
France,  October  15-19,  1918.  As  liaison  officer  with 
the  155th  Infantry  Brigade,  Lieutenant  Milleret  was 
untiring  in  his  constant  efforts  to  further  the  suc- 
cess of  the  operations  and  repeatedly  ignored  his 
personal  safety  in  visiting  observation  posts  and  as- 
sisting in  the  machine-gun  and  intelligence  work  of 
the  brigade.  This  gallant  officer  was  killed  by  shell 
fire  on  October  19,  1918. 

MILLIS,  JOHN  M.  .  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
354th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  in  Bantheville  Woods,  France,  October  30, 
1918.  Wounded  in  both  legs,  one  of  them  being  bro- 
ken when  his  daylight  patrol  was  caught  in  heavy 
machine-gun  fire  500  yards  in  advance  of  our  lines, 
he  ordered  his  men  to  return  without  him.  He  was 
later  rescued  by  two  soldiers.  Home  address, 
Charles  L.  Millis,  father,  Catlettsburg,  Ky. 

MILLS,  BRUCE  H Private 

78th  Company,  6th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  at  Blanc  Mont, 
France,  October  3,  1918.  When  the  advance  of 
their  company  was  held  up  by  enfilading  fire  from  a 
hostile  machine-gun  nest,  Private  Mills,  with  three 
other  soldiers,  volunteered  and  made  a  flank  attack 
on  the  nest  with  bombs  and  rifles,  killing  three  mem- 
bers of  the  crews  and  capturing  25  others,  together 
with  three  machine  guns.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Ava 
H.  Mills,  mother,  2933  Lee  Street,  Los  Angeles, 
Calif. 


MILLS,  EDWIN  S. 


Private 


Company  D,  312th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Grand-Pr6,  France,  October 
23,  1918.  While  acting  as  a  runner,  he  volunteered 
and  carried  messages  through  several  heavy  bar- 
rages and  under  direct  enemy  fire,  always  accom- 
plishing his  mission.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Cather- 
ine Mills,  mother,  116  Collins  Avenue,  Collings- 
wood,  N.  J. 

MILLS,  EMERY  W.     .  Second  Lieutenant 

311th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Grand-Pr6,  France,  October  25,  1918. 
Lieutenant  Mills  asked  permission  to  lead  a  platoon 
against  strong  enemy  machine-gun  nests  which  were 
blocking  the  advance  of  the  battalion.  He  not  only 
led  his  platoon  in  a  daring  and  extraordinarily  suc- 
cessful attack,  but  personally  advanced  ahead  of 
his  platoon  and  captured  two  machine  guns.  Dur- 


ing the  consolidation  of  the  line  he  fearlessly  walked 
up  and  down  the  line  under  intense  machine-gun 
and  artillery  fire,  establishing  strong  points  and  en- 
couraging his  men.  Home  address,  William  P. 
Mills,  father,  516  North  Coit  Street,  Florence,  N.  C. 

MILLSAP,  EARL     ......         Private 

Deceased.  Company  B,  307th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Gr_and-Pr6, 
France,  October  16,  1918.  Knowing  that  he  faced 
certain  death,  Private  Millsap  displayed  the  highest 
gallantry  and  devotion  to  duty  by  four  times  carry- 
ing messages  across  a  field  swept  by  machine-gun 
fire.  He  was  killed  while  performing  this  hazardous 
service.  Next  of  kin,  Joe  Millsap,  father,  Box  184, 
Clarkston,  Wash. 

MILNE,  WILLIAM  L  ......      Private 

Company  D,  142d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne,  France,  October 
8,  1918.  With  the  aid  of  another  soldier,  Private 
Milne  attacked  and  captured  a  machine-gun  nest, 
at  the  same  time  killing  and  capturing  several  of  the 
enemy.  He  later  organized  a  support  line  by  assem- 
bling the  scattered  members  of  one  of  the  companies 
of  his  regiment  and  a  platoon  of  the  machine-gun- 
company,  forming  them  into  a  combatant  force. 
Home  address,  William  L.  Milne,  father,  327  Day- 
ton Street,  Muskogee,  Okla. 

MILNER,  JACK  W  ......        Sergeant 

Company  H,  167th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Landres-et-St.  Georges, 
France,  October  15,  1918.  After  his  company  had 
sustained  heavy  losses  in  a  severe  engagement  with 
the  enemy,  and  he  himself  had  been  seriously 
wounded,  he,  realizing  that  he  was  the  only  ser- 
geant left  in  the  company,  refused  to  be  evacuated 
and  remained  on  duty  for  12  hours,  reorganizing  his 
company  under  heavy  enemy  artillery  and  ma- 
chine-gun fire,  thereby  showing  entire  disregard  for 
danger  and  setting  an  excellent  example  of  courage 
and  heroism  under  fire  to  his  men.  Home  address, 
Henry  Milner,  father,  Alexander  City,  Ala. 


MINARDI,  GUISIPPE 


Private 


Company  A,  30th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Crezancy,  France,  July  15, 
1918.  During  the  engagement  Private  Minardi  set 
an  example  to  the  other  members  of  his  company  by 
his  gallant  conduct.  After  the  company  was  order- 
ed to  withdraw,  he  voluntarily  returned  to  the  posi- 
tion his  company  had  held,  and  throughout  the 
night  assisted  in  evacuating  the  wounded.  Home 
address,  Giuseppe  Minardi,  mother,  Via  Cancinto, 
Province  Di  Siracusa,  Italy. 

MINCEY,  GEORGE  A  .....  Corporal 
Deceased.  55th  Company,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S. 
M.  C.  Killed  in  action  at  Chateau-Thierry,  France, 
June  6,  1918.  He  gave  the  supreme  proof  of  that 
extraordinary  heroism  which  will  serve  as  an  ex- 
ample to  hitherto  untried  troops.  Next  of  kin, 
George  Mincey,  father,  R.  F.  D.  1,  Ogeechee,  Ga. 

MINELGA,  FRANK  .....  Private 
Company  E,  9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Medeah  Ferme,  France,  Oc- 
tober 8,  1918.  When  his  company  was  held  up  by 
an  enemy  machine-gun  nest  Private  Minelga  ad- 
vanced on  the  nest  from  the  flank  and  captured  it 
single-handed.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Harry  Mack- 
us,  sister,  13  St.  Paul  Street,  Westfield,  Mass. 


MINER,  ASHER 


Colonel 


109th  Field  Artillery.  For  extraordinary  hero- 
ism in  action  at  Apremont,  France,  October  4,  1918. 
One  of  the  batteries  of  the  regiment  commanded  by 
this  officer,  assigned  to  an  advanced  position  in  di- 
rect support  of  an  infantry  attack,  was  heavily 
shelled  by  the  enemy  while  it  was  going  into  action. 
It  being  necessary,  therefore,  to  take  another  posi- 


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tion,  Colonel  Miner  went  forward  under  heavy 
shell  fire  and  personally  supervised  the  placing  of 
the  guns  in  the  new  position.  Colonel  Miner  con- 
tinued his  efforts  until  he  received  a  severe  wound 
that  later  necessitated  the  amputation  of  his  leg. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Asher  Miner^  292  South  Frank- 
lin Street,  Wilkes-Barre,  Pa.  - 

MINER,  DONALD     ......        Major 

Medical  Corps,  113th  Infantry.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  at  Ormont  Farm,  France,  Oc- 
tober 10,  1918.  Major  Miner  voluntarily  proceed- 
ed under  heavy  shell  fire  to  an  advanced  aid  station. 
For  four  hours  he  worked  unceasingly  aiding  the 
wounded  and  evacuating  them.  Finding  that  he 
could  work  more  effectively  without  his  gas  mask, 
he  discarded  it,  so  that  it  would  not  hinder  him  in 
attending  wounded  men.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Donald  Miner,  wife,  394  Bergen  Avenue,  Jersey  City, 

MINGLE,  CLAUDE  L Private 

Machine  Gun  Company,  117th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt, 
France,  September  29,  1918.  Home  address,  Jake 
Mingle,  father,  R.  F.  D.  8,  Knoxville,  Tenn. 

MINNIGERODE,  FITZHUGH  L.  .      .      . 

Lieutenant  Colonel 

114th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Verdun,  France,  October  23-24,  1918. 
When  his  battalion  commanders,  who  had  gone  for- 
ward on  a  reconnaissance,  preparatory  to  an  attack, 
were  prevented  from  returning  by  heavy  shell  and 
machine-gun  fire,  Lieutenant  Colonel  Minnigerode 
personally  led  his  regiment  into  position  under  cov- 
er. With  a  soldier,  he  then  went  forward  for  a  dis- 
tance of  two  kilometers  under  artillery  and  ma- 
chine-gun fire,  found  the  battalion  commanders,  and 
guided  them  back  to  their  comrades.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Fitzhugh  L.  Minnigerode,  wife,  Corcor- 
an Gallery  of  Art,  Washington,  D.  C. 

MINTER,  PAUL  B Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  B,  151st  Machine  Gun 
Battalion.  In  the  action  near  Sergy,  France,  July 
26,  1918,  he  led  his  section  forward,  secured  his  ob- 
jective, supervised  the  consolidation  of  his  position, 
laid  his  guns  personally  with  calmness,  accuracy, 
and  decision,  and  continued  to  direct  the  opera- 
tions of  his  men,  all  in  the  face  of  severe  enemy  ma- 
chine-gun and  shell  fire,  until  he  was  killed.  Next 
of  kin,  Mrs.  O.  J.  Minter,  mother,  Monticello,  Ga. 

MINTZ,  FORNEY  B Sergeant 

Company  A,  308th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Binarville,  France,  Septem- 
ber 28,  1918.  Sergeant  Mintz,  in  command  of  a 
platoon,  worked  his  way  through  the  enemy  rear 
guard  and  captured  five  machine  guns  and  an  am- 
munition-carrying party.  Although  badly  wounded 
when  an  organized  position  of  the  enemy  was  en- 
countered, he  made  his  way  back  to  request  rein- 
forcements and  brought  with  him  two  German  pri- 
soners, from  whom  valuable  information  was  ob- 
tained. Home  address,  Sam  B.  Mintz,  father,  Mill- 
branch,  N.  C. 

MITCHELL,  ARTHUR  ....  Sergeant 
Deceased.  Machine  Gun  Cpmpany,  30th  In- 
fantry. For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
M6zy,  France,  July  15,  1918.  After  his  gun  had 
been  destroyed  by  shell  fire  Sergeant  Mitchell  led 
his  men  through  the  eneiny  lines  to  our  own.  He 
braved  the  extreme  shelling  and  machine-gun  fire  by 
going  to  the  aid  of  the  wounded,  and  while  with- 
drawing covered  the  retreat,  effectively  holding  off 
the  enemy.  He  was  killed  in  action  shortly  after- 
wards. Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Arthur  L.  Mitchell,  wife, 
Sylacauga,  Ala. 


MITCHELL,  CLARENCE  ....  Captain 
23d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion in  the  Bois  Hazois,  France,  November  1,  1918. 
Though  Captain  Mitchell  was  wounded  in  the  leg  by 
shell  fragments  just  before  the  opening  of  the  at- 
tack, he  continued  to  lead  his  company,  advancing 
three  kilometers  to  the  first  objective,  with  the  aid 
of  a  cane,  and  assisted  by  runners.  His  conspicuous 
courage  and  fortitude  inspired  his  men  to  a  success- 
ful assault  against  a  strongly  entrenched  position 
desperately  defended  by  the  enemy.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Clarence  Mitchell,  mother,  Fordville, 
Kentucky. 


MITCHELL,  EDWARD  J Captain 

363d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion during  the  Meuse-Argonne  offensive,  France, 
September  26,  1918.  Leading  a  platoon  in  advance 
of  other  troops,  Captain  Mitchell  encountered  and 
captured  three  German  153's,  which  were  in  opera- 
tion, also  taking  six  officers  and  about  425  men. 
During  the  night  he  organized  troops  from  his  own 
and  other  divisions,  and  established  a  formidable 
piece  of  front  line.  Home  address,  Miss  Ted -Mitch- 
ell, daughter,  314  Congress  Avenue,  Prescott,  Ariz. 

MITCHELL,  GEORGE  R.  .  .  .  Corporal 
Company  F,  16th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Soissons,  France,  July  22, 
1918.  Although  wounded,  he  promptly  took  com- 
mand of  his  company  after  all  of  its  officers  had  been 
killed  and  courageously  and  successfully  led  it  for- 
ward in  the  advance.  Home  address,  Mathew  C. 
Mitchell,  1103  Sheridan  Street,  Holdridge,  Neb. 

MITCHELL,  JOHN Captain 

95th  Aero  Squadron,  Air  Service.  For  extraor- 
dinary heroism  in  action  near  Beaumont,  France, 
May  27,  1918.  Seeing  three  enemy  planes  flying 
east  over  Apremont  at  2,500  meters,  he  unhesitat- 
ingly attacked  the  three  machines,  which  were  in 
close  formation,  despite  the  fact  that  a  fourth,  hov- 
ering above,  threatened  to  close  in  and  join  the  en- 
emy formation.  He  succeeded  in  shooting  down  the 
enemy  machine,  which  proved  to  be  a  biplane  re- 
turning from  an  important  mission.  Home  ad- 
dress, Walter  J.  Mitchell,  Manchester,  Mass. 

MITCHELL,  JOHN  A.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
119th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Bellicourt,  France,  September  29,  1918. 
Hearing  cries  of  distress  from  a  disabled  tank,  Lieut- 
enant Mitchell,  assisted  by  a  soldier,  advanced  in 
the  face  of  terrific  machine-gun  and  shell  fire  to  the 
spot.  Notwithstanding  the  fact  that  the  tank  was 
subjected  to  point-blank  fire  of  artillery,  he  suc- 
ceeded in  rescuing  the  badly  wounded  tank  com- 
mander and  removing  him  to  a  place  of  safety. 
Home  address,  R.  L.  Mitchell,  father,  Livingston, 
Tenn. 

MITCHELL,  JOHN  B Private 

Company  G,  60th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Mihiel,  France,  Septem- 
ber 16,  1918.  Although  severely  wounded  while 
carrying  a  message  from  his  battalion  headquarters 
through  an  extremely  heavy  machine-gun  and  artil- 
lery fire,  Private  Mitchell  persevered  and  success- 
fully delivered  the  message.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
T.  Mitchell,  mother,  Wheatfield,  Ind. 

MITCHELL,  JOHN  E.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  23d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne-aux-Arnes, 
France,  October  3,  1918.  Displaying  utter  disre- 
gard for  his  personal  safety,  Lieutenant  Mitchell 
led  his  platoon  through  an  extremely  heavy  ma- 
chine-gun and  artillery  barrage,  and  destroyed  se- 
veral enemy  machine-gun  nests.  He  was  later  killed 


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while  making  a  reconnaissance.    Next  of  kin,  Mrs. 
John  Mitchell,  mother,  Cedarhurst,  Long  Island, 

N.Y. 

MITCHELL,  WILLIAM  .  Brigadier  General 
Chief  of  Air  Service,  1st  Army.  For  repeated 
acts  of  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  at  Noyon, 
France,  March  26,  1918;  near  the  Marne  River, 
France,  during  July,  1918;  and  in  the  St.  Mihiel  sa- 
lient, France,  September  12  to  16,  1918.  For  dis- 
playing bravery  far  beyond  that  required  by  his 
position  as  Chief  of  Air  Service,  1st  Army,  American 
Expeditionary  Forces,  setting  a  personal  example  to 
the  United  States  aviation  by  piloting  his  airplane 
over  the  battle  lines  since  the  entry  of  the  United 
States  into  the  war,  some  instances  being  a  flight  in 
a  monoplane  over  the  battle  of  Noyon  on  March  26, 
1918,  and  the  back  areas,  seeing  and  reporting  upon 
the  action  of  both  air  and  ground  troops,  which  led 
to  a  change  in  our  aviation's  tactical  methods;  a 
flight  in  a  monoplane  over  the  bridges  which  the 
Germans  had  laid  across  the  Marne  during  July 
1918,  which  led  to  the  first  definite  reports  of  the  lo- 
cation of  these  bridges  and  the  subsequent  attack 
upon  the  German  troops  by  our  air  forces;  daily  re- 
connaissances over  the  lines  during  the  battle  of  St. 
Mihiel  salient,  September  12  to  16,  securing  valu- 
able information  of  the  enemy  troops  in  the  air  and 
on  the  ground,  which  led  to  the  excellent  combined 
action  by  the  allied  air  services  and  ground  troops 
particularly  itn  his  battle.  Home  address,  Washing- 
ton, D.  C. 

MIX,  RALPH  B Private 

Cpmpany  F,  312th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Grand-Pre,  France,  October  17, 
1918.  While  carrying  a  message  through  heaVy 
shell  and  machine-gun  fire  to  an  advanced  platoon, 
Private  Mix  found  two  wounded  men,  whose  in- 
juries he  dressed.  Upon  returning  from  his  mission, 
he  asked  for  and  received  permission  to  take  food  to 
the  wounded  men.  He  subsequently  made  two 
trips  through  intense  fire,  carrying  them  back  to 
shelter.  Home  address,  Edson  Mix,  13  McDowell 
Street,  Hudson  Falls,  N.  Y. 

MOAN,  RALPH  T Mechanic 

Company  K,  103d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Riaville,  France,  September 
28,  1918.  Mechanic  Moan,  who  was  detailed  as  a 
runner,  made  several  trips  carrying  important  mes- 
sages across  terrain  swept  by  constant  fire  from  ma- 
chine-guns, snipers,  trench  mortars,  and  artillery. 
His  disregard  for  personal  safety  and  devotion  to 
duty  in  the  prompt  delivery  of  messages  contributed 
greatly  to  the  success  of  the  action.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Florence  H.  Moan,  mother,  East  Machias,  Me. 


MOBLEY,  CHARLES  R. 


Sergeant 


Company  F,  119th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ypres,  Belgium,  August  25, 
1918.  At  imminent  peril  to  his  own  life,  Sergeant 
Mobley  and  two  companions  extinguished  a  fire  in 
an  ammunition  dump,  caused  by  a  bursting  shell, 
thereby  preventing  the  explosion  of  the  dump  and 
saving  the  lives  of  a  large  number  of  men  who  were 
in  the  vicinity.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary  J.  Mob- 
ley,  mother,  Williamston,  N.  C. 

MOBLEY,  LOTUS  N Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  L,  102d  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Trugny,  France, 
July  23,  1918.  Sergeant  Mobley  displayed  excep- 
tional courage  in  dashing  into  field  under  heavy 
shell  and  machine-gun  fire,  and  carrying  to  safety  a 
wounded  man.  Home  address,  Mrs.  R.  Page,  219 
"B"  Avenue,  West  Cedar  Rapids,  la. 


MODROW,  PERRY  F. 


Private 


Medical  Detachment,  124th  Field  Artillery.    For 
extraordinary   heroism   in   action   near   Romagne, 


France,  November  1,  1918.  Private  Modrow  was 
wounded  while  serving  at  the  battalion  aid  station 
under  heavy  shell  fire,  but  he  insisted  on  continuing 
at  work  until  compelled  to  go  to  the  rear  against  hia 
will.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Modrow,  1473  Gaty 
Avenue,  East  St.  Louis.  111. 

MOEHLER,  FRANK  W.  .  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Battery  E,  42d  Artillery,  Coast  Artillery  Corps. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Suippes, 
France,  July  14-15,  1918.  Having  been  severely 
wounded  early  in  the  German  attack  on  Suippes, 
Sergeant  Moehler  continued  to  direct  the  firing  of 
his  gun  crew  for  eight  hours  under  intense  shell  fire, 
remaining  on  duty  until  all  the  ammunition  had 
been  expended  and  orders  to  withdraw  had  been  re- 
ceived. Home  address,  Mrs.  Frank  W.  Moehler, 
mother,  98  Bruce  Street,  Newark,  N.  J. 

MOHRMAN,  WILLIAM  ....  Sergeant 
Headquarters  Company,  307th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  St.  Pierremont, 
France,  November  4,  1918.  After  passing  through 
a  heavily  bombarded  area,  he  learned  that  a  soldier 
of  his  platoon  had  been  wounded  and  had  fallen  in 
the  shelled  area.  He  at  once  volunteered  and  went 
back  for  him,  assisted  in  bringing  him  to  a  place  of 
safety,  and  later  helped  to  carry  him  through  an- 
other shelled  area  to  the  first-aid  station.  Home  ad- 
dress, John  Mohrman,  father,  170  Chauncey  Street, 
Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 

MOLLER,  WILLIAM  G.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
102d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  i  n  ac- 
tion at  Riaville,  France,  September  26, 1918.  Lieut- 
enant Moller  displayed  remarkable  courage  and 
judgment  by  organizing  a  platoon  of  men  who  had 
become  detached  from  their  various  units.  With 
this  detachment  he  wiped  out  a  machine-gun  nest, 
opening  the  way  for  further  advance  into  the  town 
of  Riaville.  He  maintained  his  position  in  the  front 
line  throughout  the  action  although  subjected  to 
heavy  fire  from  all  arms.  Home  address,  T.  J.  Mol- 
ler, Champaign,  111. 

MOLLOY,  JOSEPH  A Lieutenant 

23d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Vierzy,  France,  July  19, 1918.  Lieutenant 
Molloy  was  leading  his  platoon  through  a  heavily 
gassed  area,  when  a  large  shell  struck  in  the  middle 
of  his  column,  killing  15  men  and  wounding  a  like 
number.  He  himself  was  badly  shocked,  but  im- 
mediately set  to  work  administering  to  the  wound- 
ed, despite  the  darkness,  terrific  shelling,  and  the 
necessity  of  wearing  a  gas  mask,  he  administered 
first  aid  to  practically  all  of  the  wounded,  single- 
handed,  and  secured  their  transportation  to  the 
rear.  Home  address,  Mrs.  M.  J.  McQuade,  sister, 
11  Huntington  Street,  Lowell,  Mass. 

MOLSBERRY,  HOWARD  C.  .  First  Lieutenant 
Engineers.  In  the  vicinity  of  Thiolet,  on  the 
night  of  June  6-7,  1918,  he  courageously  took  com- 
mand of  and  efficiently  directed  the  advance  of  an 
infantry  unit,  when  all  its  officers  had  been  killed  or 
wounded.  Home  address,  Dr.  E.  J.  Marshall,  fa- 
ther-in-law, East  Liverpool,  Ohio. 

MOLTER,.  HENRY  C. .  '.  Sergeant  (First  Class) 
Company  D,  1st  Gas  Regiment.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  Montfaucon,  France, 
September  28,  1918.  Sergeant  Molter  volunteered 
and  led  a  detachment  to  recover  ammunition  from 
a  dump  which  was  under  fire  and  liable  to  explode 
at  any  minute.  Working  under  a  heavy  gas  attack, 
he  succeeded  in  removing  the  dump  to  a  place  of 
safety.  Home  address,  Mrs.  P.  N.  Headley,  mother, 
217  Milvale  Avenue,  Pittsburg,  Pa. 


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HEROES  ALL 


MONAHAN,  EDWARD  V.  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Company  E,  314th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Moirey,  France,  November 
10,  1918.  Wounded  in  the  face  by  a  machine-gun 
bullet,  he  refused  to  be  evacuated,  but  continued  to 
lead  his  platoon  in  a  successful  attack  with  the  bul- 
let still  in  his  flesh.  After  securing  first-aid  treat- 
ment next  morning,  he  learned  that  his  company 
was  advancing  again,  whereupon  he  returned  and 
led  his  platoon  in  an  assault  on  the  Cote  Romagne. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Catherine  Monahan,  mother, 
Centralia,  Pa. 

MONAHAN,  PETER  T.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Deceased.  Company  D,  lllth  Machine  Gun 
Battalion.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action 
near  Verdun,  France,  October  11,  1918.  During  an 
intense  bombardment,  Private  Monahan  volunteer- 
ed to  leave  cover  and  assist  in  carrying  a  litter  sup- 
porting a  wounded  officer.  He  was  himself  killed 
while  engaged  on  this  self-sacrificing  mission.  Next 
of  kin,  Philip  Monahan,  St.  Frances  Hospital,  Jer- 
sey City,  N.  J. 

MONGEAU,  HENRY  J Corporal 

Company  L,  28th  Infantry.  This  soldier  was  a 
member  of  a  patrol  consisting  of  an  officer  and  four 
men,  who,  with  great  daring,  entered  a  dangerous 
portion  of  the  enemy  trenches,  where  they  surround- 
ed a  party  nearly  double  their  own  strength,  drove 
off  an  enemy  rescuing  party,  and  made  their  way 
back  to  our  lines  with  four  prisoners,  from  whom 
valuable  information  was  taken.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Laura  L.  Mongeau,  Cherry  Valley,  Mass. 

MONK,  FRANCIS  C Private 

Company  A,  307th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Grand-Pre.  France,  October 
15,  1918.  Private  Monk  crawled  out  into  an  open 
field  where  another  soldier  lay  severely  wounded, 
under  fire  from  machine  guns  and  snipers,  and  drag- 
ged him  to  the  shelter  of  a  wall,  where  he  dressed  his 
wounds.  In  so  doing  Private  Monk  was  himself 
wounded.  Home  address,  Chris  W.  Anderson,  half- 
brother,  Benson,  Utah. 

MONOHAN,  FRANCIS  J Private 

Company  M,  116th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Samogneux,  France,  October 
12, 1918.  Private  Monohan  left  shelter  and  exposed 
himself  to  direct  enemy  machine-gun  fire  to  aid  a 
wounded  man,  and  while  so  engaged,  was  himself 
seriously  wounded.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary 
Cox,  sister,  Indianapolis,  Ind. 

MONROE,  CHARLES  T Sergeant 

Headquarters  Company,  370th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  at  Mont-de-Sanges, 
France,  September  24,  1918.  Sergeant  Monroe, 
then  a  private,  in  the  absence  of  a  platoon  com- 
mander took  charge  of  a  platoon  of  Stokes  mortars, 
directing  the  work  of  the  men  under  heavy  shell 
fire.  Although  the  shelling  was  so  intense  that  guns 
were  at  times  buried,  Sergeant  Monroe  and  his  men 
worked  unceasingly  in  placing  them  back  into  ac- 
tion. He  himself  was  buried  by  the  explosion  of  a 
shell,  but  on  being  dug  out,  continued  to  direct  the 
work  of  the  men  and  encouraged  them  by  his  fear- 
less example.  Home  address,  Millie  A.  Monroe, 
mother,  Senrog,  Va. 


MONSON,  JOHN  J. 


.     Private 


Company  A,  308th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Binarville,  France,  Septem- 
ber 29,  1918.  In  order  to  obtain  ammunition  and 
rations,  Private  Monson,  with  another  soldier,  ac- 
companied an  officer  in  an  effort  to  reestablish  com- 
munication between  battalion  and  regimental  head- 
quarters. They  were  attacked  by  a  small  party  of 
Germans,  but  drove  them  off,  killing  one.  When 
night  came,  they  crawled  unknowingly  into  the  cen- 


ter of  a  German  camp,  where  they  lay  for  three 
hours,  undetected.  Finally  discovered,  they  made  a 
dash  to  escape.  In  order  to  protect  the  officer,  Pri- 
vate Monson  deliberately  drew  the  enemy  fire  to 
himself,  allowing  the  officer  to  escape.  Private 
Monson  succeeded  in  getting  through  and  delivering 
his  message  the  next  morning.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Mary  Furry,  sister,  268  Fifty-sixth  Street,  Brook- 
lyn, N.  Y. 

MONTAG,  BERNARD  W.  .  .  .  Corporal 
Company  H,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Vierzy,  France, 
July  19,  1918.  Corporal  Montag  and  three  com- 
rades, Privates  Mclntyre,  Messinger,  and  Wood, 
captured  a  machine  gun  which  was  holding  up  the 
company  of  marines,  killing  the  entire  crew.  To  ac- 
complish this  hazardous  and  daring  work  it  was 
necessary  for  them  to  expose  themselves  to  the  fire 
of  this  gun.  Even  though  Corporal  Montag  and 
Privates  Mclntyre  and  Messinger  were  wounded 
during  the  advance,  the  party  continued  forward 
and  succeeded.  Home  address,  Bernard  C.  Mon- 
tag, father,  1823  Simpson  Street,  Oshkosh,  Wis. 

MONTEE,  JESSE  A.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
61st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Cunel,  France,  October  11-Npvember  11, 
1918.  Lieutenant  Montee  displayed  high  qualities 
of  leadership,  repeatedly  reconnoitering  advanced 
positions  under  terrific  artillery  and  machine-gun 
fire,  and  leading  patrols  into  enemy  territory,  there- 
by facilitating  the  advance  of  his  battalion.  On  one 
occasion,  when  the  battalion  had  been  nearly  sur- 
rounded by  hostile  machine  guns,  he  went  to  the 
rear  and  successfully  brought  up  reinforcements. 
Later,  while  acting  as  battalion  adjutant,  he  ac- 
companied the  assaulting  waves  in  all  attacks;  and 
by  his  utter  disregard  for  danger,  assisted  in  main- 
taining order  among  the  attacking  troops  and  es- 
tablishing lines.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Mathew  P. 
Montee,  mother,  McGregor,  Minn. 

MONTGOMERY,  CHARLES  G.  .  .  Private 
Deceased.  Company  I,  142d  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Atigny,  France, 
October  27,  1918.  Private  Montgomery  volunteer- 
ed and  carried  a  message  from  battalion  headquart- 
ers, through  the  enemy's  fire,  to  our  support  line, 
and  guided  a  combat  group  into  position,  in  absol- 
ute disregard  of  his  personal  safety.  He  was  caught 
in  a  heavy  barrage  and  was  killed.  Next  of  kin,  H. 
T.  Montgomery,  father,  Goodlett,  Texas. 

MOOD,  JULIUS  A Captain 

Deceased.  26th  Infantry.  During  the  fighting 
of  July  19-21,  1918,  near  Soissons,  France,  he  volun- 
tarily exposed  himself  to  fire  repeatedly  in  order  to 
get  information  and  direct  operations,  and  was  kill- 
ed while  leading  a  battalion  to  the  attack.  Next  of 
kin,  Mrs.  W.  R.  Mood,  mother,  Summerton,  S.  C. 

MOODY,  ROLF Captain 

Deceased.  117th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Beaurevoir,  France,  Octo- 
ber 7,  1918.  Captain  Moody  was  in  command  of 
his  company  on  the  left  flank  of  the  assaulting  bat- 
talion, when  withering  machine-gun  fire  from  an  old 
factory  building  held  up  the  advance  of  the  entire 
left  Sank.  Realizing  the  gravity  of  the  situation,  he 
took  two  squads  and  led  them  in  an  attack  on  the 


machine-gun  positions  over  ground  swept  by  ma- 
chine-gun and  shell  fire.  After  a  personal  encount- 
er in  which  he  used  his  pistol  and  hand  grenades,  the 
machine  guns  were  silenced.  From  there  he  started 
toward  another  machine-gun  post,  but  was  mortally 
wounded  before  reaching  it,  dying  on  the  field. 
Next  of  kin,  H.  G.  Moody,  father,  Box  201,  Knox- 
ville,  Tenn. 


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MOONEY,  ROBERT  A Private 

Company  F,  322d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Grimaucourt,  France,  No- 
vember 10,  1918.  Private  Mooney  voluntarily  re- 
turned through  heavy  artillery  fire  to  a  position  for- 
merly held  by  his  company  and  rescued  a  wounded 
man.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Ellen  Mooney,  mother, 
R.  F.  D.  2,  Rockford.  Ala. 


MOORE,  CHARLES  J Captain 

Deceased.  7th  Regiment  Engineers.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  on  the  Andon  River, 
France.  Captain  Moore  went  forward  under  heavy 
artillery  fire,  reorganized  his  men  who  were  in  scat- 
tered units,  after  they  had  laid  bridges  across  the 
Andon  River.  After  being  severely  wounded,  Cap- 
tain Moore  gave  instructions  to  his  subordinates 
for  carrying  on  the  work.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Charles 
J.  Moore,  2002  Whitis  Avenue,  Austin,  Texas. 

MOORE,  CLAYTON  H Corporal 

Headquarters  Company,  138th  Infantry.  Dur" 
ing  the  attack  on  Hilsenfirst,  France,  July  6,  1918, 
while  carrying  a  wounded  soldier  through  machine- 
gun  fire  to  shelter,  he  was  wounded,  but  by  unusual 
pluck  he  brought  his  comrade  to  safety,  and,  realiz- 
ing the  scarcity  of  stretchers,  insisted  on  others  be- 
ing carried  to  the  rear  and  himself  walking.  Home 
address,  Thomas  D.  Moore,  uncle,  5925  Gate  Bril- 
liants Avenue,  St.  Louis,  Mo. 

MOORE,  EDWARD  RUSSELL 

First  Lieutenant 

Pilot,  Air  Service,  8th  Aero  Squadron.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Thiaucourt, 
France,  October  9,  1918.  Lieutenant  Moore,  with 
First  Lieutenant  Gardner  Philip  Allen,  observer, 
took  advantage  of  a  short  period  of  fair  weather 
during  generally  unfavorable  atmospheric  condi- 
tions to  undertake  a  photographic  mission  behind 
the  German  lines.  Accompanied  by  two  protecting 
planes,  they  had  just  commenced  their  mission  when 
they  were  attacked  by  eight  enemy  planes,  which 
followed  them  throughout  their  course,  firing  at  the 
photographic  plane.  Lieutenant  Moore,  pilot,  with 
both  firing  wires  cut  by  bullets,  a  landing  wire  shot 
away,  his  elevators  riddled  with  bullets,  and  both 
wings  punctured,  continued  on  his  prescribed  course, 
although  it  made  him  an  easy  target.  Lieutenant 
Allen  was  thus  enabled  in  the  midst  of  the  attack  to 
take  pictures  of  the  exact  territory  assigned,  and  he 
made  no  attempt  to  protect  the  plane  with  his  ma- 
chine guns.  Displaying  entire  disregard  of  his  per- 
sonal danger  and  steadfast  devotion  to  duty,  the 
two  officers  successfully  accomplished  their  mission. 
Home  address,  E.  D.  Moore,  father,  508  South 
Ninth  Street,  Columbia,  Mo. 

MOORE,  ELGIN  J.  .  .  Sergeant  (First  Class) 
Company  C,  314th  Field  Signal  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Beauclair, 
France,  November  4-11,  1918.  From  the  4th  to  the 
llth  of  November,  while  continually  under  heavy 
shell  fire,  Sergeant  Moore  laid  and  maintained  lines 
of  communication  within  his  area  with  utter  disre- 
gard for  his  personal  safety.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Carrie  E.  Moore,  mother,  Oshkosh,  Nebr. 

MOORE,  FRED  F Captain 

355th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion north  of  Flirey,  France,  September  12,  1918. 
Wounded  in  the  left  shoulder  early  in  the  morning 
while  in  command  of  his  company,  he  continued  to 
lead  and  handle  it  during  the  entire  day  in  an  effi- 
cient and  gallant  manner  under  fire.  He  refused  to 
take  time  to  have  his  wound  attended  to  until  late 
that  night  after  his  command  had  intrenched  under 
fire  and  was  safe.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Carrie  M. 
Moore,  R.  F.  D.  2,  Stewart,  Minn. 


MOORE,  FREDERICK  P.  Jr.  .  .  .  Captain 
Deceased.  30th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Crezancy,  France,  July  15, 
1918.  During  an  intense  bombardment  Captain 
Moore  left  shelter  and  exposed  himself  constantly 
in  a  wood  swept  by  shell  fire  while  encouraging  and 
directing  the  movement  of  his  company.  He  waa 
killed  by  shell  fire  while  on  a  personal  reconnais- 
sance. Next  of  kin,  Fred  P.  Moore,  father,  21  South 
Euclid  Avenue.  Bellevue.  Pa. 

MOORE,  HAROLD  C Sergeant 

Company  C,  348th  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Mont  des  Al- 
lieux,  France,  September  26,  1918.  Although 
wounded  by  the  same  shell  which  mortally  wounded 
his  platoon  commander,  he  went  to  his  company  for 
assistance,  returned  through  a  heavy  shell  fire,  and 
helped  to  carry  his  commander  to  a  place  of  safety. 
He  did  not  report  his  own  wound  or  receive  medical 
attention  until  the  officer  had  been  cared  for.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Eva  Gerry  Moore,  wife,  Box  262,  Up- 
land, Calif. 

MOORE,  JAMES  D Corporal 

Company  G,  lllth  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Fismette,  France,  August  12, 
1918.  With  an  automatic  rifle  team,  he  occupied  a 
house  in  an  advanced  position  west  of  Fismette  on 
the  night  of  August  12,  the  loss  of  which  would  have 
jeopardized  his  company's  position  and  hindered 
the  military  operations  then  taking  place.  The  en- 
emy shot  a  flare  into  the  house,  setting  fire  to  it,  but 
Corporal  Moore  and  a  companion,  under  machine- 
gun  and  sniper  fire  in  a  brilliantly  lighted  room,  ex- 
tinguished the  flames.  Home  address,  Charles  G. 
Moore,  father,  2658  Peach  Street,  Erie,  Pa. 

MOORE,  JAMES  H.  Jr Corporal 

Company  E,  307th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  the  Argonne  Forest,  France, 
October  2,  1918.  During  an  attack,  when  his  pla- 
toon encountered  enemy  wire,  Corporal  Moore 
calmly  went  forward  and  alone  proceeded  to  cut  a 
passage  through  the  wire.  While  performing  this 
work,  he  was  subjected  to  the  fiercest  fire  of  enemy 
machine  guns  and  grenades,  which  wounded  over 
half  the  platoon.  He  continued  in  this  work  until 
he  accomplished  his  purpose.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
A.  C.  Moore,  mother,  Ridgway,  Mont. 


MOORE,  JOHN  D. 


Private  (First  Class) 


U.  S.  Ambulance  Service  with  the  French  Army. 
S.  S.  U.  554.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action 
near  Somme-Py,  France,  October  2-9, 1918.  During 
this  period  Private  Moore  evacuated  the  wounded 
in  an  advance  post  under  shell  and  sniper  fire.  On 
the  nights  of  October  6  and  7,  he  drove  an  ambulance 
to  points  beyond  the  advanced  posts  to  carry  in  the 
wounded,  under  intense  shell  and  machine-gun  fire. 
He  also  assisted  the  litter  bearers  in  exposed  posi- 
tions in  carrying  the  wounded  from  the  lines  to  the 
dressing  station.  Home  address,  William  G.  Moore, 
father,  257  Kings  Highway  West,  Haddonfield,  N.  J. 

MOORE,  JOHN  H.  .  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  Company  D,  3d  Machine  Gun  Bat- 
talion. While  courageously  leading  his  section  in 
the  face  of  intense  fire  near  Cutry,  France,  on  July 
18,  1918,  he  was  knocked  down  by  a  shell  explosion, 
but  continued  his  leadership  as  soon  as  he  regained 
consciousness  and  personally  reconnoitered  the  area 
in  advance  to  find  a  less  dangerous  route.  He  suc- 
ceeded and  thereby  made  it  possible  for  his  men  to 
go  forward,  but  he  himself  was  killed  in  the  under- 
taking. Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  S.  L.  Moore,  mother,  De 
Kalb.  Texas. 

MOORE,  RAYMOND  N Sergeant 

Company  B,  124th  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Consenvoye, 


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France,  October  10,  1918.  Sergeant  Moore  led  his 
section  of  two  guns  to  the  aid  of  an  infantry  com- 
pany. Failing  in  his  attempt  to  establish  an  advan- 
tageous position,  he  alone  took  his  gun  100  yards  in 
advance  of  the  line,  exposed  to  violent  machine-gun 
and  artillery  fire;  and,  setting  it  up,  in  an  open  field 
silenced  the  fire  of  enemy  machine-gun  snipers  who 
had  been  inflicting  heavy  losses  on  our  troops. 
Home  address,  D.  W.  Moore,  father,  Canton,  111. 

MOORE,  WALLIS  J. Captain 

132d  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne,  France,  October 
8,  1918.  Captain  Moore,  although  wounded  by 
shrapnel,  refused  to  go  the  rear,  and  proceeded  to 
reorganize  portions  of  three  infantry  platoons, 
whose  officers  had  become  casualties,  thus  protect- 
ing the  right  flank  of  the  141st  Infantry.  He  went 
to  the  rear  only  after  he  had  been  severely  gassed. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Marguerite  Mathers  Moore, 
wife,  Austin,  Texas. 

MOORE,  WILLIAM  B.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Company  M,  6th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  On 
June  6,  1918,  he  volunteered  and  took  a  truck  load 
of  ammunition  and  material  into  Bouresche,  France, 
over  a  road  swept  by  artillery  and  machine-gun  fire, 
thereby  relieving  a  critical  situation.  Home  ad- 
dress, James  Moore,  father,  617  West  138th  Street, 
New  York  City. 

MOORE,  WILLIAM  E Private 

Company  D,  145th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Heurne,  Belgium,  November 

4,  1918.    Private  Moore  displayed  exceptional  per- 
sonal bravery  when,  with  one  other  soldier,  he  went 
to  the  assistance  of  a  comrade,  who  had  been  attack- 
ed and  wounded  by  a  patrol  of  eight  Germans,  res- 
cued the  wounded  man  and  putting  the  enemy  pa- 
trol to  flight.    Home  address,  Mrs.  Icy  Bell  Moore, 
mother,  Station  A,  Portsmouth,  Ohio. 

MOOREFIELD,  DICK Sergeant 

Company  B,  55th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Jaulny,  France,  November  4, 
1918.  While  leading  a  patrol  in  front  of  our  lines, 
Sergeant  Moorefield  and  his  patrol  came  under  ma- 
chine-gun and  rifle  fire,  and  one  of  his  men  was  se- 
verely wounded.  He  crawled  forward  with  his  pa- 
trol until  within  20  paces  of  an  enemy  gun,  when, 
upon  raising  his  head  slightly,  he  saw  the  German 
who  was  feeding  the  ammunition  to  the  gun.  He 
shot  the  man  through  the  head  with  his  rifle  and 
wounded  another.  When  the  German  gun  nearest 
him  jammed  he  captured  it,  and  another  one  nearby, 
together' with  three  prisoners.  Sergeant  Moore- 
field  jumped  into  the  emplacement, 'cleared  the  jam 
in  the  gun,  and  turned  it  on  the  enemy  guns  on  the 
right,  silencing  them.  He  then  sent  his  patrol  and 
the  prisoners  back  into  our  lines,  covering  their  re- 
treat with  one  of  the  captured  guns.  Home  address, 
Clarence  Moorefield,  Herndon,  Ky. 

MOORELAND.  THOMAS  A. 

.  .  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  K,  118th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Martin  Revere,  France, 
October  17,  1918.  He  volunteered  to  go  forward 
with  another  soldier  to  attack  a  machine-gun  em- 
placement which  was  holding  up  a  part  of  our  line. 
Advancing  over  open  ground  under  heavy  fire, 
these  two  men  destroyed  the  enemy  position,  cap- 
turing three  prisoners  and  allowing  a  resumption  of 
the  general  advance.  Home  address,  Sam  M. 
Mooreland,  father,  185  Young  Street,  Concord, 
N.  C. 

MORAN,  PATRICK  J Private 

81st  Company,  6th  Machine  Gun  Battalion,  U. 

5.  M.  C.    For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Thiaucourt,  France,  September  15,  1918.    Passing 
from  one  gun  to  another,  at  all  times  exposing  him- 
self to  great  danger,  carrying  ammunition  and  en- 


couraging his  comrades,  Private  Moran  showed 
great  devotion  to  duty.  When  his  company  com- 
mander had  become  seriously  wounded,  he  left  his 
place  of  shelter  and  carried  him  to  a  first-aid  station. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Catherine  Moran,  mother, 
Aberdeen.  Wash. 

MORAN,  RUSSELL Private 

Battery  E,  12th  Field  Artillery.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  Sqmme-Py,  France,  Oc- 
tober 4-5,  1918.  During  a  violent  enemy  counter- 
barrage,  Private  Moran,  with  Private  Harley  S.  Ed- 
wards, remained  on  duty  for  14  hours  repairing  the 
telephone  line  from  their  battery  position  to  the  bat- 
talion post  of  command,  250  meters  away.  Within 
this  period  the  wires  were  cut  by  shell  fire  more  than 
20  times,  but  these  two  soldiers,  displaying  remark- 
able coolness  and  disregard  of  danger,  promptly 
mended  all  breaks  and  maintained  constant  com- 
munication between  the  battalion  and  the  battery 
commander.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Charles  Moran, 
mother,  1321  Mary  Street,  Utica,  N.  Y. 

MOREHEAD,  HERBERT  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Company  D,  3d  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Very,  France, 
October  9,  1918.  Sergeant  Morehead  led  forward 
two  reorganized  squads  of  machine  gunners  during 
an  intense  shelling,  in  order  to  protect  an  open  flank, 
on  which  a  counter  attack  was  imminent.  Entirely 
exposed,  he  placed  his  guns  in  a  most  effective  posi- 
tion, resisting  until  the  enemy  had  been  thrown 
back,  although  severely  wounded  in  the  combat. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Harriet  Morehead,  mother, 
Detroit,  Mich. 

MORELAND,  OSCAR  E Corporal 

96th  Company,  6th  U.  S.  M.  C.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  Blanc  Mont,  France,  Oc- 
tober 3-5,  1918.  Although  Corporal  Moreland  was 
wounded  he  refused  to  go  to  the  rear,  but  remained 
on  duty  throughout  the  two  days'  action,  during 
which  time  he  distinguished  himself  in  grenade 
fighting  at  close  range,  organizing  the  flank  of  his 
company  and  holding  it  against  three  counter- 
attacks, and  killing  or  capturing  all  the  members  of 
a  hostile  patrol.  Home  address,  Maude  Moreland, 
mother,  General  Delivery,  Indianola,  111. 

MOREY,  FRANK  C Private 

Deceased.  Company  M,  357th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Foret  Ven- 
cheres,  France,  September  13,  1918.  As  a  battalion 
runner,  he  constantly  exposed  himself  during  a  six- 
hour  bombardment  to  maintain  liaison.  After  pass- 
ing repeatedly  through  the  enemy  barrage  to  deliver 
important  messages,  he  volunteered  to  accompany 
or  lead  a  reconnaissance  patrol  to  investigate  enemy 
activities  which  he  had  noticed  while  on  his  mis- 
sions of  liaison  and  obtained  valuable  information 
for  his  commander.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Stephen 
Morey,  May,  Okla. 

MORGAN,  ERNEST Private 

Company  I,  118th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Vaux-Andigny,  France,  Oc- 
tober 12,  1918.  While  his  company  was  consolidat- 
ing its  position,  Private  Morgan  crept  out  in  full 
view  of  the  enemy  and  took  up  a  position  in  a  shell 
hole  50  yards  from  the  enemy's  lines.  He  remained 
there  throughout  the  day  without  food  of  water  and 
sniped  at  and  killed  ten  of  the  enemy.  His  deadly 
aim  kept  down  the  observation  from  the  German 
lines  and  enabled  his  company  to  carry  on  the  work 
of  consolidation.  Home  address,  C.  A.  Morgan,  fa- 
ther, 500  Wise  Street,  High  Point,  N.  C. 

MORGAN,  FRANCIS  M.     .      .  First  Lieutenant 
353d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion during  the  Argonne-Meuse  offensive,  Novem- 
ber 1-11,  1918.    Although  severely  wounded,  Lieut- 


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enant  Morgan  maintained  command  of  two  pla- 
toons throughout  the  offensive,  personally  leading 
patrols  through  enemy  territory  and  breaking  up 
enemy  resistance  on  the  flanks  which  were  holding 
up  the  advance  of  his  neighboring  units.  Home  ad- 
dress, F.  A.  Morgan,  father,  Ravenswood,  W.  Va. 

MORGAN,  GEORGE Private 

Battery  C,  151st  Field  Artillery.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  Suippes,  France,  July  15, 
1918.  While  on  duty  as  a  runner,  carrying  a  mes- 
sage to  his  battery,  Private  Morgan  fell  wounded 
before  reaching  his  destination,  but  in  spite  of  suffer- 
ing severe  pain  he  crawled  the  remainder  of  the  dis- 
tance on  his  hands  and  knees  and  delivered  the  mes- 
sage. Home  address,  .C.  H.  Morgan,  father,  938 
York  Street,  St.  Paul,  Minn. 

MORGAN,  JOHN  W Corporal 

Company  D,  9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Medeah  Ferme,  France,  Oc- 
tober 3,  1918.  All  of  his  superiors  having  been  killed 
by  a  nest  of  machine  guns,  Corporal  Morgan  t9ok 
command  of  his  platoon  and,  in  an  extremely  diffi- 
cult attack,  wiped  out  a  nest  of  five  machine  guns. 
Home  address,  W.  E.  Morgan,  brother,  3807  De- 
coursey  Avenue,  Latonia,  Ky. 

MORGAN,  HANS  E Private 

Company  B,  47th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Sergy,  France,  August  1, 
1918.  After  all  the  other  members  of  his  automatic 
rifle  squad  had  been  wounded  and  evacuated  and  he 
himself  wounded  three  times,  Private  Morgan  re- 
mained at  his  post,  operating  his  automatic  rifle 
against  a  machine-gun  nest  until  his  supply  of  am- 
munition was  exhausted.  He  then  turned  his  rifle 
over  to  another  squad  before  being  evacuated. 
Home  address,  Hans  C.  Morgan,  Axin,  Mich. 

MORGAN,  VERN  A.  ...  First  Lieutenant 
355th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Beaufort,  France,  November  4,  1918. 
Although  he  was  wounded  early  in  the  engagement 
by  shrapnel,  Lieutenant  Morgan,  after  receiving 
first-aid  treatment,  immediately  returned  to  his 
company  and  led  it  throughout  the  day.  After  tak- 
ing the  town  of  Beaufort,  he  pushed  on  with  his 
command  to  its  objective  through  heavy  artillery 
and  machine-gun  fire,  40  per  cent  of  his  company  be- 
coming casualties.  Home  address,  C.  A.  Morgan, 
father,  424  Harrison  Street,  Council  Bluffs,  Iowa. 

MORISON,  JAMES  H.S.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Medical  Corps,  attached  117th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt, 
France,  September  29,'  1918.  After  being  knocked 
unconscious  into  a  shell  hole,  and  although  suffer- 
ing acutely  from  the  shock,  Lieutenant  Morison  re- 
joined his  company  and  continued  to  care  for  the 
wounded  in  the  open  and  under  intense  shell  fire. 
His  respirator  having  been  blown  away  by  the  ex- 
ploding shell,  this  mission  was  rendered  much  more 
precarious  by  enemy  gas  shells.  He  remained  at 
his  first-aid  station  through  an  intense  barrage  which 
killed  several  of  the  stretcher  bearers  and  helpers  nt 
this  point,  evacuating  the  wounded  with  great  ra- 
pidity until  he  was  severely  wounded  and  forced  to 
be  evacuated.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Lucile  Morison, 
wife,  Cumberland  Gap,  Tenn. 

MORITZ,  MAX  F Sergeant 

Company  A,  4th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Mont  St.  Pere,  France,  July 
22,  1918.  After  his  platoon  had  captured  a  German 
field  piece  in  the  woods  near  Mont  St.  Pere  and  re- 
turned to  the  town,  Sergeant  Moritz  voluntarily  re- 
raained  behind  with  a  wounded  comrade,  in  a  woods 
infested  by  enemy  snipers,  and  after  nightfall 
brought  the  wounded  man  to  a  place  of  safety. 
Rome  address,  Mrs.  Minnie  Moritz,  mother,  416 
Vine  Street.  Camden,  N.  J. 


MORNINGSTAR,  LEROY  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Medical  Department,  23d  Infantry.  Sick,  gassed, 
and  stunned  by  shells,  he  remained  at  his  post  on 
duty  under  heavy  fire  and  bravely  assisted  in  the 
succoring  of  soldiers  who  had  been  injured,  near 
Vaux,  France,  July  1,  1918.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Elsie  Mondorff,  sister,  502  Wood  Street,  St.  Peters- 
burg, Fla. 

MORPHEW,  JOHN  E "Sergeant 

Company  C,  357th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  the  offensive  against  the  St. 
Mihiel  salient,  France,  September  12,  1918.  This 
soldier  showed  utter  fearlessness  and  bravery  of  a 
high  order  throughout  the  drive.  He  took  two  ma- 
chine-gun nests  single-handed,  in  both  cases  killing 
the  gunners  and  taking  the  other  members  of  the 
crews  prisoners.  He  took  35  prisoners  during  the 
first  day,  entering  dugouts  alone  and  disarming  the 
occupants.  Home  address,  James  A.  Morphew, 
TrouBdale.  Okla. 

MORRIS,  EDW.  M.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Pilot,  Air  Service.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Landres-et-St.  Georges,  France,  October 
30,  1918.  Unable  to  complete  a  photographic  mis- 
sion, owing  to  motor  trouble,  Lieutenant  Morris, 
with  his  observer,  made  a  reconnaissance  behind  the 
German  lines.  They  dispersed  a  battalion  of  enemy 
troops,  and  although  twice  attacked  by  enemy  pa- 
trols, drove  them  off  and  each  case  brought  down 
one  enemy  plane.  They  remained  in  the  air  until 
their  motor  failed  completely.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Rose  Morris,  109  West  129th  Street,  New  York 
City. 

MORRIS,  EFFINGHAM  B.  Jr.  .  .  Major 
313th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Montfaucon,  France,  September  27,  1918. 
Leading  his  battalion  in  attack,  Major  Morris,  then 
a  captain,  was  painfully  wounded  in  the  leg,  but 
continued  in  command  during  the  four  days'  action 
that  followed.  By  his  persistence  in  remaining  de- 
spite his  severe  wound,  Major  Morris  set  an  ex- 
ample which  contributed  largely  to  the  success  of 
the  operations.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Julia  P.  Mor- 
ris, wife,  225  South  Eighth  Street,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

MORRIS,  HARLAND  D Sergeant 

Company  H,  60th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Cunel,  France,  October  15, 
1918.  Advancing  under  intense  artillery  and  ma- 
chine-gun fire,  Sergeant  Morris  displayed  marked 
coolness  and  disregard  of  danger  in  personally  clear- 
ing the  right  flank  of  his  company  of  dangerous 
snipers.  In  so  doing  he  was  severely-  wounded  but 
he  nevertheless  reorganized  his  detachment  and  held 
the  position.  Home  address,  O.  P.  Morris,  Sulphur 
Springs,  Indiana. 

MORRIS,  HUBERT  C Sergeant 

Company  H,  61st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Dun-sur-Meuse,  France,  No- 
vember 5,  1918.  Advancing  alone,  Sergeant  Morris 
attacked  a  machine-gun  nest,  capturing  the  entire 
crew,  and  preventing  surprise  fire  on  an  exposed 
flank  of  his  company.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Grace 
Morris,  wife,  111  Viana  Street,  Anna,  111. 

MORRIS,  JOHN  P Corporal 

Company  H,  lllth  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Les  Grands  Bois  Chateau  de 
Diable,  France,  August  10,  1918.  After  his  organ- 
ization had  been  compelled  to  retire  in  the  face  of  a 
strong  enemy  attack,  he  made  a  reconnaissance  of 
the  bed  of  the  Vesle  River,  and,  wading  through 
water  shoulder  deep,  under  heavy  machine-gun  fire, 
made  five  trips,  carrying  wounded  from  the  north 
bank  to  a  dressing  station  south  of  the  river.  Home 
address,  E.  C.  Morris,  father,  3121  Powelton 
A  venue  .Philadelphia,  Pa. 


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HEROES  ALL 


MORRIS,  THOMAS  H.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
316th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Montfaucon,  France,  September  30,  1918. 
Although  severely  wounded  in  the  thigh,  Private 
Morris  continued  to  carry  messages  from  the  line  to 
battalion  headquarters,  exposed  at  all  times  to  terri- 
fic machine-gun  fire.  Home  address,  Craddoe  T. 
Morris,  father,  306  School  Street,  Scranton,  Pa. 

MORRIS,  WILLIAM  H.  H Major 

360th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Villers-devant  Dun,  France,  November  1, 
1918.  During  darkness,  he  led  his  battalion  in  an 
attack  under  heavy  artillery  and  machine-gun  fire. 
Upon  reaching  a  hill,  he  exposed  himself  to  heavy 
fire  to  reconnoiter  personally  the  enemy  position 
and  then,  although  wounded  by  a  machine-gun  bul- 
let, heroically  led  his  battalion  in  their  advance,  re- 
fusing to  be  evacuated,  inspiring  his  men  by  his  per- 
sonal courage.  Home  address,  Mrs.  William  H.  H. 
Morris,  314  West  Duval  Street,  Germantown,  Phila- 
delphia, Pa. 

MORRISON,  HUGH  J.  V Private 

Company  K,  107th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  east  of  Ronssoy,  France,  Septem- 
ber 29,  1918.  Private  Morrison,  with  three  other 
soldiers,  went  out  into  an  open  field  under  heavy 
shell  and  machine-gun  fire  and  succeeded  in  carry- 
ing back  to  our  lines  four  seriously  wounded  men. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary  Morrison,  mother,  6 
Glenwood  Avenue,  Poughkeepsie,  N.  Y. 

MORRISON,  JESSE  S Sergeant 

Headquarters  Company,  142d  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Attigny,  France, 
October  14,  1918.  Sergeant  Morrison  drove  a  mo- 
torcycle through  intense  artillery  fire  and  assisted  in 
the  rescue  of  a  wounded  soldier  under  machine-gun 
fire,  driving  back  with  him  under  intense  bombard- 
ment to  the  dressing  station.  Home  address,  A.  D. 
Morrison,  father,  Moody,  Texas. 

MORRISON,  JOHN  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  322d  Field  Artillery.  For  extraordi- 
nary heroism  in  action  near  Molleville  Farm, 
France,  October  14-15,  1918.  As  liaison  officer  be- 
tween the  infantry  and  artillery  he  exemplified  in 
the  highest  degree  the  spirit  of  bravery,  devotion  to 
duty  and  self-sacrifice.  He  crawled  beyond  the 
front  line  in  the  face  of  intense  machine-gun  and  ar- 
tillery fire,  with  a  telephone  strapped  on  his  back,  in 
order  to  direct  the  preparatory  fire  of  the  artillery. 
On  the  following  day  he  accompanied  the  advance 
infantry  battalion  in  the  attack,  and  under  the  most 
difficult  circumstances  established  and  maintained 
liaison  with  the  artillery.  In  the  faithful  perfor- 
mance of  these  duties  this  gallant  officer  lost  his  life. 
Next  9f  kin,  Harley  J.  Morrison,  father,  3495 
Brookline  Avenue,  Cincinnati,  Ohio. 

MORRISON,  JULIAN  K.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Tank  Corps.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion in  the  Bois  Quart  de  Reserve,  France,  Septem- 
ber 12,  1918.  Preceding  his  tanks  on  foot,  Lieuten- 
ant Morrison  captured  a  machine-gun  nest.  Though 
he  was  twice  wounded,  he  continued  in  action  for 
two  days  thereafter.  For  the  following  act  of  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Very,  France, 

September  28,  1918,  Lieutenant  Morrison  is 
awarded  an  Oak-Leaf  Cluster,  to  be  worn  with 
the  distinguished-service  cross:  During  the  at- 
tack on  Charpentry  and  theBois  de  Montrebeau, 
he  led  a  platoon  of  five  tanks,  directing  his  tanks 
on  foot,  400  yards  in  advance  of  infantry,  under 
intense  fire.  Three  of  his  tanks  were  put  out  of 

action  by  artillery  fire,  but  he  continued  in  action 
with  the  remaining  two  until  dark,  when  he  direct- 
ed the  work  of  rescuing  the  crews.  Home  address, 
A.  J.  Salley,  247  East  Broad  Street,  Statesville, 
N.  C. 


MORRISON,  LYMAN  N Private 

Company  A,  125th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Juvigny,  France,  August  3, 
1918.  He  displayed  marked  bravery  in  repeatedly 
carrying  messages  to  the  front  lines  over  terrain 
swept  by  intense  artillery  and  machine-gun  fire. 
Still  under  heavy  fire,  he  assisted  wounded  soldiers 
he  found  in  exposed  positions.  His  heroism  was  an 
inspiration  to  those  near  him.  Home  address,  Sam- 
uel A.  Morrison,  father,  410  Mill  Street,  Kalamazoo, 
Mich. 

MORRISON,  OTHO  K.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
60th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Cunel,  France,  October  15,  1918;  and  at 
Juvigny,  France,  November  10,  1918.  Lieutenant 
Morrison  displayed  exceptional  courage  and  leader- 
ship when,  being  cut  off  by  the  enemy  with  his  bat- 
talion command  and  a  small  detachment  from  bat- 
talion headquarters,  he  led  patrols  and  drove  off 
enemy  machine-gunners  who  had  infiltrated  to  with- 
in striking  distance  of  the  group.  On  November  10, 
he  led  his  company  against  the  fortified  heights  of 
Juvigny,  driving  back  the  enemy  for  more  than  a 
kilometer.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Fannie  J.  Morri- 
son, mother,  Gatesville,  Texas. 

MORRISSEY,  EDWARD  P.  .  .  .  Private 
Company  C,  302d  Engineers.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bazoches,  France,  August  25- 
26,  1918.  Private  Morrissey  and  another  soldier 
had  become  separated  from  their  detachment  and 
were  forced  to  take  shelter  for  five  and  a  half  days. 
He  rescued  a  wounded  soldier  from  exposure  to  ma- 
chine-gun and  shell  fire  and  later  attacked  a  ma- 
chine-gun nest  in  his  direct  front.  In  the  attack  he 
killed  two  of  the  enemy  with  hand  grenades,  and 
subsequently  returned  to  our  lines,  assisting  the 
wounded  comrade  to  safety.  Home  address,  John 
P.  Morrissey,  father,  41  Greenwood  Place,  Buffalo, 
N.Y. 

MORROW,  HOWARD  H.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Deceased.  Company  F,  115th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  Consen- 
voye,  France,  October  8,  1918.  Going  forward 
from  his  own  lines  through  terrific  machine-gun  and 
artillery  fire,  Private  Morrow  rescued  and  brought 
to  safety  a  wounded  comrade.  In  the  action  of  the 
next  few  days  he  was  so  severely  wounded  that  he 
died  shortly  afterwards.  Next  of  kin,  Miss  Theresa 
Morrow  sister.  Washington,  D.  C. 

MORROW,  WILLIAM  M Colonel 

7th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion at  Claire  Chenes,  north  of  Montfaucon,  France, 
October  20-21,  1918.  On  October  20,  1918,  when 
the  Claire  Chense  had  been  taken  by  the  troops  of 
his  command  and  a  hostile  counterattack  had  forced 
them  back  over  the  ground  gained  in  the  morning's 
fighting,  Colonel  Morrow  at  once  took  personal 
command  of  the  battalion  engaged  in  the  operations, 
reorganized  it,  and  with  distinguished  gallantry  and 
inspiring  example  led  his  men  to  a  victorious  count- 
erattack, drove  the  enemy  from  the  woods,  secured 
its  possession,  and  consolidated  it.  On  October  21 
he  again  displayed  the  same  qualities  of  leadership 
and  personal  gallantry  in  the  successful  assault  on 
Hill  No.  299.  Home  address,  Mrs.  William  M.  Mor- 
row, wife,  Box  38,  Algonac,  Mich. 

MORSE,  GUY  E.  .  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  Observer,  135th  Aero  Squadron.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Vilcey-sur- 
Trey,  France,  September  12,  1918.  Lieutenant 
Morse,  with  First  Lieutenant  Wilbur  C.  Sutter,  pi- 
lot, fearlessly  volunteered  for  the  perilous  mission 
of  locating  the  enemy's  advance  unit  in  the  rear  of 
the  Hindenburg  line.  Disregarding  the  hail  of  ma- 
chine-gun fire  and  bursting  of  antiaircraft  shells, 
they  invaded  the  enemy's  territory  at  low  altitude 
and  accomplished  their  mission,  securing  for  our 


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staff  information  of  the  greatest  importance.  These 
two  gallant  officers  at  once  returned  to  the  lines  and 
undertook  another  reconnaissance  mission,  from 
which  they  failed  to  returnl.  Lieutenant  Morse's 
body  was  found  and  buried  by  an  artillery  unit. 
Next  of  kin,  Ernest  Morse,  father,  4328  Harrison 
Street,  Kansas  City,  Mo. 

MORTON,  LAWRENCE  A.  .... 

.  .  .  .Private  (First  Class) 
Company  H,  4th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Les  Evaux,  France,  July  10, 
1918.  After  being  badly  wounded,  Private  Morton 
continued  to  perform  his  duties  as  runner  at  a  relay 
post  on  the  front  line  under  heavy  machine-gun  fire. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Salina  Morton,  mother,  312 
Magee  Street,  Jeanette,  Pa. 

MOSELEY,  JAMES  A.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  166th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Suippe,  France,  July  15, 
1918.  When  two  others  had  failed,  one  killed  and 
the  other  wounded,  Lieutenant  Moseley  left  his 
shelter  during  a  most  intense  enemy  artillery  bom- 
bardment, searched  for  and  located  a  wounded  cor- 
poral of  his  platoon,  bringing  him  a  distance  of  more 
than  400  yards  to  safety.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Anna 
Moseley,  mother,  56  Douglas  Road,  Glen  Ridge, 

MOSES,  ELLISON Private 

Company  C,  371st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ardeuil,  France,  September 
30,  1918.  After  his  company  had  been  forced  to 
withdraw  from  an  advanced  position,  under  severe 
machine-gun  and  artillery  fire,  this  soldier  went  for- 
ward and  rescued  wounded  soldiers,  W9rking  per- 
sistently until  all  of  them  had  been  carried  to  shel- 
ter. Home  address,  Susan  Davis,  sister,  Box  10,  R. 
F.  D.  1,  Mayesville,  S.  C. 

MOSHER,  HENRY  E Captain 

Deceased.  28th  Infantry.  During  a  heavy  bom- 
bardment near  Cantigny,  France,  May  28,  1918,  he 
displayed  heroic  conduct  and  utter  disregard  of  his 
own  safety  while  successfully  directing  the  consoli- 
dation and  defense  of  the  position  taken  by  his  com- 
mand. After  succeeding  in  the  accomplishment  of 
his  task  he  was  struck  by  enemy  fire  and  killed. 
Next  of  kin,  Stiles  B.  Mosher,  father,  54  West  Mo- 
sher  Street,  Falconer,  N.  Y. 

MOSKOWITZ,  DANIEL  ....  Private 
Company  F,  108th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ronssoy,  France,  September 
28,  1918.  Private  Moskowitz  exhibited  exceptional 
bravery  by  leaving  shelter  and  going  out  into  an 
open  field  under  heavy  machine-gun  and  shell  fire 
to  rescue  wounded  soldiers.  Home  address,  Her- 
man Moskowitz,  father,  New  York  City. 

MOSLEY,  GAINES Captain 

5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne,  France,  October 
4,  1918.  As  commander  of  an  assault  company, 
Captain  Mosley  displayed  exceptional  courage  in 
carrying  his  line  forward  during  a  heavy  artillery 
and  machine-gun  barrage.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Hayes  Weeks,  sister,  Aiken,  S.  C. 

MOSS,  THOMAS  M Private 

Company  I,  324th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  Bois  de  Manheulles,  France, 
November  9,  1918.  With  utter  disregard  for  per- 
sonal safety,  Private  Moss  went  forward  under  in- 
tense machine-gun  fire  to  rescue  an  officer  who  had 
been  mortally  wounded.  Home  address,  William 
W.  Moss,  United  States  Post-Office,  Gneiss,  N.  C. 

MOTLEY,  FRANK  L Corporal 

Company  M,  139th  Infantry.    For  extraordinary 


heroism  in  action  near  Apremont,  France,  Septem- 
ber 29,  1918.  When  the  enemy  was  counter-attack- 
ing, having  succeeded  in  planting  machine-guns  be- 
hind a  smoke  screen,  he  advanced  with  utter  disre- 
gard of  personal  danger  and  jumped  into  an  enemy 
machine-gun  nest  where  there  were  about  15  Ger- 
mans. Single-handed,  he  killed  the  gunner  and 
loader,  and  engaged  the  remainder  of  the  Germans 
until  he  received  help  from  his  platoon.  Home  ad- 
dress, William  B.  Mitchell,  uncle,  in  care  nf  Meuller- 
Keller  Candy  Company,  St.  Joseph,  Mo. 


MOTLEY,  ROBERT  E.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Dental  Corps,  125th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Chateau-Thierry.  France, 
July  31-August  7,  near  Verdun,  France,  October  14- 
16,  1918.  Realizing  the  need  of  medical  attention 
at  the  front,  Lieutenant  Motley  went  beyond  the 
scope  of  his  duties  as  dentist  by  advancing  with  the 
infantry  and  establishing  and  maintaining  dressing 
station  with  the  leading  elements  of  his  command. 
For  seven  days,  from  July  31  to  August  7,  he  safely 
evacuated  many  patients  by  his  prompt  and  fear- 
less action.  He  again  volunteered  and  went  for- 
ward in  the  attack  of  October  14-16,  and  on  the  lat- 
ter date,  carried  a  message  back  to  the  supply  offi- 
cer, requesting  food  for  the  men.  Although  wound- 
ed and  badly  gassed,  he  accomplished  his  mission, 
refusing  evacuation  until  the  food  was  started  for 
the  lines.  Home  address,  Dr.  E.  G.  Motley,  bro- 
ther, Verden,  111. 

MOTTERN,  VIRGIL  C.  .  Sergeant  (First  Class) 
Deceased.  Company  C,  105th  Field  Signal  Bat- 
talion. For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Mazingheim,  France,  October  19,  1918.  Sergeant 
Mottern  lost  his  life  while  personally  laying  a  tele- 

Shone  line  over  exceedingly  dangerous  ground,  un- 
er  continuous  artillery  fire  which  had  caused  a 
great  loss  among  the  runners.  He  attempted  the 
laying  of  this  line  in  order  to  give  his  men  a  rest  in 
a  place  of  safety.  Next  of  kin,  George  C.  Mottern, 
father,  Jonesboro,  Tenn. 

MOUNTS,  WAYNE  D Private 

Company  D,  15th  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Breuilles, 
France,  November  4,  1918.  Although  suffering 
painfully  from  a  severe  shoulder  wound,  Private 
Mounts  refused  to  reveal  his  condition,  but  courage- 
ously remained  on  duty  until  the  termination  of 
hostilities  seven  days  later.  Home  address,  Mahson 
Mounts,  father,  Lindsay,  W.  Va. 

MOYER,  RALPH Private 

Company  F,  103d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  St.  Re  my,  France, 
September  12,  1918.  Although  painfully  wounded 
while  cutting  wires  under  terrific  shell  fire,  Private 
Moyer  refused  to  be  evacuated  and  continued  at  his 
work  until  a  lane  had  been  opened  and  his  platoon 
had  passed  through.  He  then  joined  his  platoon  and 
engaged  in  the  battle  until  he  became  so  weak  from 
his  wounds  that  he  had  to  be  sent  to  the  rear. 
Home  address,  Amos  A.  Moyer,  father,  Route  25, 
Valencia,  Kans. 

MOYNAHAN,  TIMOTHY  J.  .  .  .  Major 
146th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Cierges,  France,  September  28-30,  1918. 
Displaying  remarkable  personal  courage  and  lead- 
ership, Major  Moynahan  personally  led  his  battal- 
ion without  support.  On  either  Sank,  through  ter- 
rific artillery  bombardment,  in  the  face  of  direct 
machine-gun  fire  and  enfilading  fire  from  one-pound- 
er guns  on  the  right,  capturing  his  objective  on  the 
ridge  east  of  Cierges  and  repelling  four  hostile  count- 
erattacks. Home  address,  P.  A.  Moynahan,  bro- 
ther, 249  Washington  Avenue,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 


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MOYSE,  HERMAN  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
125th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Ciergea,  northeast  of  Chateau-Thierry, 
France,  July  31,  1918.  After  advancing  through 
five  stages  of  artillery  barrage  and  machine-gun  fire, 
he  led  a  patrol  of  five  men  forward  to  capture  two 
machine  guns  which  were  endangering  the  success 
of  the  operation.  Although  seriously  wounded  in 
the  chest  and  foot  by  machine-gun  fire,  he  would 
not  consent  to  being  taken  to  the  rear  until  the  guns 
had  been  captured.  Home  address,  Simon  Moyse, 
father,  805  Main  Street,  Baton  Rouge,  La. 

MUDGE,  JOSIAH  B.  Jr.  .'  .  First  Lieutenant 
6th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  at  Frapelle,  France,  August  17,  1918.  He 
displayed  notable  courage  and  determination  by 
leading  his  company  to  its  objective  through  a 
heavy  enemy  barrage  of  high-explosive  gas  shells. 
Although  gassed  and  wounded  in  the  leg  by  a  shell 
fragment,  he  remained  in  command  of  his  company 
until  it  was  relieved.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Joaiah 
B.  Mudge,  mother,  922  Bertrand  Street,  Manhat- 
tan, Kans. 

MUDGETT,  BRYAN  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
357th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  St.  Mihiel,  France,  September  12-13,  1918. 
On  several  occasions  during  the  advance  of  Septem- 
ber 12,  Lieutenant  Mudgett  out-maneuvered  enemy 
machine  guns,  capturing  both  guns  and  crew.  On 
the  night  of  September  12-13,  he  led  a  patrol  of  two 
squads  through  the  German  lines,  advancing  over 
1,000  yards  to  the  front  of  the  line  of  resistance,  cap- 
tured a  German  battery,  one  non-commissioned 
officer,  and  seven  men.  He  then  fought  his  way 
back  through  the  enemy's  lines,  losing  but  one  pri- 
soner before  meeting  the  advancing  American 
troops.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Bryan  Mudgett,  wife, 
Carlsbad,  N.  Mex. 

MUELLER,  JOSEPH  Jr.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  F,  127th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Jametz,  France,  November 
10-1 1,  1918.  Private  Mueller,  a  runner,  successfully 
maintained  liaison  between  his  company,  which 
formed  the  liaison  group  with  another  division,  and 
regimental  headquarters,  promptly  carrying  numer- 
ous messages  across  an  area  under  heavy  fire. 
Home  address,  Joseph  Meuller,  father,  1029  Wal- 
nut Street,  Milwaukee,  Wis. 

MUHLENBERG,  FREDERICK  A.  .  Captain 
314th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Nantillois,  France,  September  26-30,  1918. 
As  regimental  adjutant  he  displayed  the  utmost  dis- 
regard for  personal  danger  in  assisting  his  regimen- 
tal commander  in  maintaining  liaison  with  the  front 
lines.  After  being  painfully  wounded  and  gassed  by 
a  bursting  gas  shell,  this  officer  refused  to  be  evacu- 
ated, but  remained  on  duty,  carrying  orders  to  the 
front  line  and  bringing  back  valuable  information, 
until  he  was  ordered  to  the  rear.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Elizabeth  Y.  Muhlenberg,  wife,  244  West  Col- 
fax  Avenue,  Denver,  Colo. 

MULHALL,  HENRY  T Sergeant 

Company  G,  23rd  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne-a-Arnes,  France, 
October  3-9, 1918.  Sergeant  Mulhall  led  his  platoon 
against  a  machine-gun  nest  and  continued  to  his  ob- 
jective after  being  wounded.  Hd  was  instrumental 
in  capturing  three  prisoners  and  one  machine  gun. 
Home  address,  Mary  Mulhall,  762  Alter  Street, 
Hazleton,  Pa. 

MULLEN,  ROGERS  H.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
6th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Romagne,  France,  October  14,  1918,  and 
near  Fontaines,  France,  November  7,  1918.  Lieut- 
enant Mullen,  on  October  14,  under  heavy  machine- 


gun  and  artillery  fire,  personally  led  an  attack  on 
enemy  machine-gun  nests,  capturing  three  machine- 
guns,  and  numerous  prisoners.  On  November  7  he 
attacked  and  captured  an  enemy  machine-gun  nest 
which  was  holding  up  the  advance  of  his  company, 
taking  machine  guns  and  16  prisoners.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Roger  J.  Mullen,  mother,  2017  East 
Seventy-second  Street,  Chicago,  111. 

MULLIGAN,  JAMES  J Private 

Company  I,  114th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bois  De  Ormont,  France,  Oc- 
tober 12,  1918.  Private  Mulligan  volunteered  to 
carry  a  message  from  the  firing  line  to  the  rear  over 
a  route  commonly  known  as  the  "Valley  of  Death," 
under  heavy  machine-gun  and  shell  fire.  During 
the  journey,  he  was  severely  wounded  in  the  thigh 
and  leg,  but  delivered  his  message.  Instead  of  wait- 
ing for  treatment,  Private  Mulligan  hopped  and 
crawled  back  .to  the  firing  line  with  his  answer. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary  A.  Mulligan,  109  North 
Terrace  Avenue,  Mount  Vernon,  N.  Y. 

MULLIN,  RAY  H Sergeant 

Machine  Gun  Company,  30th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Crezancy, 
France,  July  15,  1918.  After  his  gun  crew  had  been 
bombed  out  of  the  emplacement  by  the  enemy  com- 
ing from  the  rear,  Sergeant  Mullin  continued  with 
the  aid  of  one  man,  to  fire  his  gun,  even  after  his 
hand  had  been  wholly  shot  off.  Home  address,  J. 
Mullin,  father,  Peoples,  Ky. 

MULLINS,  SAM Private 

Deceased.  Company  H,  119th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt, 
France,  September  29,  1918.  When  certain  units  of 
his  company  were  halted  by  heavy  enemy  fire,  he 
was  sent  to  them  successively  and,  displaying  mark- 
ed personal  bravery  and  leadership,  carried  them 
forward  under  heavy  fire.  He  led  two  squads  for- 
ward under  heavy  fire  and  flanked  a  machine-gun 
emplacement,  which  had  blocked  his  company's  ad- 
vance. In  this  undertaking,  he  was  mortally 
wounded.  Next  of  kin,  Jim  W.  Mullins,  father,  To- 
go, Miss. 

MULTER,  WALTON  L Private 

Company  B,  6th  Machine  Gun  Battalion,  U.  S. 
M.  C.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  St. 
Etienne,  France,  October  5,  1918.  He  voluntarily 
went  forward  for  a  distance  of  800  meters  under 
heavy  shell  fire  and  rescued  a  wounded  soldier  who 
had  been  left  there  the  night  before  when  the  ad- 
vance patrols  had  been  withdrawn.  Home  address, 
William  Multer,  father,  Kingston,  Pa. 

MUNCASTER,  JOHN  H Major 

llth  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Cune,  France,  October,  1918.  After  the 
loss  of  all  his  company  commanders,  Major  Mun- 
caster  advanced  at  the  head  of  his  battalion,  lead- 
ing the  men  from  a  very  disadvantageous  position 
to  the  capture  of  a  nearby  hill  held  by  the  enemy. 
In  the  counterattack  which  followed  he  not  only, 
commanded  the  men  of  his  battalion  personally 
but  assisted  in  the  defense  of  the  position.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  John  H.  Muncaster,  wife,  Florence, 
S.  C. 

MUNROE,  GEORGE Private 

Deceased.  Company  K,  104th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Chateau- 
Thierry,  France,  July  20-23,  1918.  Private  Mun- 
roe,  acting  as  a  runner,  carried  messages  through 
heavy  artillery  fire  with  absolute  fearlessness  until 
killed.  Next  of  kin,  George  Searles,  friend,  93  West 
Street,  East  Hampton,  Mass. 

MUNRO,  GEORGE  N Captain 

Deceased.    5th  Train,  Headquarters  and  Military 


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Police.  For  extraordinary  heioiem  in  action  near 
Cunel,  France,  October  15,  1918  Organizing  a 
company  of  men  who  had  become  separated  from 
their  own  organizations.  Captain  Munro  led  them 
with  exceptional  skill  and  bravery  in  an  attack, 
materially  aiding  in  the  advance  In  the  course  of 
the  assault  this  officer  was  killed  by  machine-gun 
fire.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  George  N.  Munro,  wife, 
Buena  Vista,  Ga. 

MUNROE,  WILLIAM  A Sergeant 

Medical  Department,  125th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Sergy,  France, 
July  28  to  August  2,  1918.  Sergeant  Munroe  volun- 
tarily left,  his  aid  station  and  went  to  the  field  of  ac- 
tion to  deliver  first  aid  to  men  in  the  most  advanced 
positions.  He  tended  the  wounded  under  the  most 
intense  machine-gun  and  shell  fire,  and  successfully 
carried  a  large  number  to  places  of  comparative 
safety.  His  courage  and  cheerfulness  under  such 
hazardous  circumstances  did  much  to  keep  up  the 
spirits  of  both  the  wounded  whom  he  served  and  the 
men  fighting  in  that  vicinity.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Eva  Munroe,  wife,  Saginaw,  Mich. 

MURDOCH,  ROBERT  H.  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  Medical  Corps,  47th  Infantry.  For 
repeated  acts  of  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  at 
Sergy,  France,  July  29-31,  1918;  and  at  St.  Thibaut, 
France,  August  6-12,  1918.  Accompanying  his  bat- 
talion in  the  attack  on  Sergy,  Lieutenant  Murdoch 
advanced  for  more  than  a  mile  under  heavy  shell 
fire,  and  as  soon  as  the  southern  half  of  the  town  had 
been  taken  he  established  his  dressing  station, 
maintaining  it  during  the  three  days  of  fighting  un- 
der constant  and  severe  bombardment.  When  his 
battalion  went  into  action  at  St.  Thibaut  this  faith- 
ful officer  again  displayed  heroic  devotion  to  duty  by 
working  in  his  dressing  station  under  the  moat  try- 
ing conditions  for  six  days  while  the  town  was  bom- 
barded with  gas  and  high- explosive  shells.  Next  of 
kin,  Mrs.  N.  Ophelia  Murdoch,  17  West  South 
Street,  Wilkes-Barre.  Pa. 

MURNANE,  STANLEY  T.  .  .  .  Private 
Company  D,  Seventh  Engineers.  For  extraor- 
dinary heroism  in  action  near  Brieulles,  France,  No- 
vember 4-5,  1918.  When  three  of  the  boats  support- 
ing a  pontoon  bridge  across  the  Meuse  River  were 
destroyed  by  artillery  fire,  Private  Murnane  volun- 
tarily waded  into  the  stream  under  heavy  artillery 
and  machine-gun  fire  and  held  up  the  deck  of  the 
bridge  until  new  boats  were  launched  and  placed  in- 
to position.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary  Murnane, 
mother,  2228  Marie  Avenue,  St.  Paul,  Minn. 

MURPHY,  ALBERT  R Private 

Medical  Department,  lllth  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  at  Fismes  and  Fis- 
mette.  France,  August  10-13,  1918.  He  volunteered 
to  rescue  five  wounded  men  who  had  become  de- 
tached from  their  company  and  were  unable  to  re- 
join it  because  of  their  injuries.  By  fearlessly  pass- 
ing back  and  forth  through  enemy  fire  he  succeeded 
in  this  undertaking.  Home  address.  Joseph  Mur- 
phy, father,  1266  South  Twenty-third  Street,  Phila- 
delphia, Pa. 

MURPHY,  EDWARD  F Corporal 

C9mpany  D,  104th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Verdun,  France,  October  16, 
1918.  When  his  platoon  was  nearly  surrounded  by 
a  superior  force  of  the  enemy,  Corporal  Murphy 
held  off  the  enemy  by  his  rifle  fire  until  his  comrades 
could  withdraw,  he  himself  being  severely  wounded 
while  covering  their  retreat.  Home  address.  Ed- 
ward F.  Murphy,  father,  8  Fairmont  Street,  Fitch- 
burg,  Mass. 

MURPHY,  JAMES  A Sergeant 

Company  B,  26th  Infantry.    With  his  patrol  lead- 


er he  cut  and  crawled  through  12  strands  of  wire  in 
front  of  an  enemy  listening  post,  and  with  coolness 
and  nerve  killed  one  of  the  sentinels  who  was  firing 
at  the  patrol  leader.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Isabella 
Murphy,  mother.  Box  561,  Sault  St.  Marie,  Mich. 

MURPHY.  JAMES  J Corporal 

Company  K,  307th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  the  Forest  of  Argonne,  France, 
October  4,  1918.  On  October  4.  while  his  company 
with  two  battalions  of  the  308th  Infantry  were  sur- 
rounded by  the  enemy  in  the  Forest  of  Argonne, 
Corporal  Murphy  rushed  through  a  severe  machine- 
gun  and  shell  fire  for  a  distance  of  75  yards  and  car- 
ried a  severely  wounded  comrade  to  a  place  of  safe- 
ty Home  address,  William  Murphy,  brother,  58 
Hull  Street,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 

MURPHY,  JOHN  D.  .  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
^  26th  Division.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Epieds,  France,  July  22,  1918.  Lieutenant 
Colonel  (then  major)  Murphy  led  a  small  daylight 
patrol  to  reconnoiter  the  enemy's  outpost  line  En- 
countering machine-gun  fire,  he  sheltered  his  patrol 
and  alone  went  forward  in  the  face  of  continuous 
fire,  to  reconnoiter  the  town  of  Epieds.  Assuring 
himself  of  the  strength  of  the  enemy,  he  returned 
over  the  same  route,  reporting  to  his  brigade  head- 
quarters with  information  of  the  greatest  value. 
Home  address,  Daniel  J.  Murphy,  father,  4  Grove 
Street,  Natick,  Mass. 

MURPHY,  JOHN  H.  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
356th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Tuilly,  France,  November  10  and  11,  1918. 
Lieutenant  Murphy  and  four  soldiers  flanked  a  ma- 
chine-gun nest  of  three  guns,  only  to  be  fired  on 
directly  at  30  yards.  Charging  the  guns  they  met 
hand-to-hand  resistance,  but  repulsed  the  enemy, 
capturing  the  guns.  Lieutenant  Murphy  was 
wounded  twice,  and  three  of  his  men  were  killed. 
Home  address,  M.  J.  Murphy,  father,  Gordon  Court 
Apartments,  Detroit,  Mich. 

MURPHY,  JOHN  J.  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Battery  F,  148th  Field  Artillery.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  Nantillois,  France,  Oc- 
tober 31,  1918.  Private  Murphy  displayed  a  re- 
markable example  of  heroism  by  carrying  two 
wounded  men  from  the  gun  pit  after  being  seriously 
wounded  himself  when  a  German  shell  exploded 
within  a  few  feet  of  the  piece  which  was  being  load- 
ed, setting  fire  to  several  boxes  of  powder  and  to  the 
camouflage  covering  of  the  pit.  After  carrying  the 
wounded  men  to  safety,  he  returned  to  the  pit,  clos- 
ed the  breech  of  the  piece,  verified  its  laying,  and 
fired  it,  preventing  what  probably  would  have  been 
a  very  serious  explosion.  He  was  quickly  carried  to 
the  aid  station,  where  it  was  found  that  he  had  suff- 
ered serious  burns  from  the  terrific  heat,  besides  be- 
ing wounded  in  several  places  by  shell  fragments. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Ben  McGrath,  Harris  Villa, 
Fritzington,  England. 

MURPHY,  MICHAEL  S Private 

Company  B,  105th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  east  of  Ronssov,  France,  Septem- 
ber 29,  1918.  During  the  operations  against  the 
Hindenburg  line  he  left  shelter,  went  forward  under 
heavy  shell  and  machine-gun  fire,  and  succeeded  in 
rescuing  a  wounded  soldier,  thereby  exhibiting 
great  bravery  and  gallantry.  In  performing  this 
act  he  was  wounded.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Ellen 
Murphy,  mother.  138  Congress  Street,  Cohoes, 

MURPHY,  ROY  E Sergeant 

Battery  A,  150th  Field  Artillery.  For  extraordi- 
nary heroism  in  action  near  Somerance,  France, 
November  1,  1918.  When  the  powder  dump  near 
his  gun  was  blown  up  by  enemy  fire  and  the  fuse 
boxes  were  on  fire,  Sergeant  Murphy,  regardless  of 


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personal  danger  from  an  explosion,  went  into  the 
fire,  extinguishing  it.  He  thereby  saved  his  gun 
from  becoming  unserviceable  and  kept  it  in  action. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Eliza  J.  Murphy,  mother,  622 
"8"  Street,  Bedford,  Ind. 

MURPHY,  THOMAS  W Sergeant 

Company  I,  64th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Rembercourt,  France,  No- 
vember 1,  1918.  Sergeant  Murphy  went  fprward  to 
the  aid  of  a  wounded  comrade,  who  was  lying  about 
125  feet  in  front  of  the  enemy's  firing  line.  Under 
direct  fire  of  rifles,  machine  guns  and  artillery,  he 
applied  first  aid  and  took  the  man  back  into  our 
trenches  to  a  place  of  safety.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Thomas  F.  Murphy,  mother,  246  County  Street, 
New  Haven,  Conn. 

MURPHY,  WILLIAM  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Machine  Gun  Company,  165th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Villers-sur- 
F6re,  France,  July  29,  1918,  and  in  subsequent  oper- 
ations. As  a  company  runner  he  repeatedly  crossed 
open  ground  swept  by  rifle  and  machine-gun  fire. 
He  volunteered  to  carry  messages  out  of  turn,  and 
though  longer  and  safer  routes  were  often  available, 
he  chose  the  shortest,  exposing  himself  continually 
to  expedite  the  delivery  of  important  messages. 
He  displayed  equal  bravery  in  subsequent  opera- 
tions. When  his  platoon  leader  was  mortally 
wounded  he  organized  a  carrying  party  to  take  the 
officer  back  to  tne  dressing  station  through  heavy 
shell  fire.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Johanna  Murphy, 
mother,  82  East  End  Avenue,  New  York  City. 

MURPHY,  WILLIAM  M Private 

Deceased.  Company  H,  115th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Verdun, 
France,  October  8,  1918.  In  the  Bois  de  Consen- 
voye,  east  of  the  Meuse,  Private  Murphy,  when  his 
platoon  was  stopped,  voluntarily  advanced  in  the 
face  of  direct  machine-gun  fire,  and  was  killed  His 
gallant  conduct  was  a  great  inspiration  to  his  com- 
rades, who,  following  his  example,  captured  the  ma- 
chine-gun nest,  approximately  100  prisoners,  and 
several  machine  guns.  Next  of  kin.  Mrs.  E.  Schwei- 
ger,  510  South  Castle  Street,  Baltimore,  Md. 

MURRAY,  CHARLES  I.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Company  F,  6th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  He  dis- 
played conspicuous  bravery  and  efficiency  during 
the  advance  upon  Bouresches,  France,  on  the  night 
of  June  6,  1918.  Having  been  shot  through  both 
arms  by  machine-gun  fire  and  being  no  longer  able 
to  advance,  he  refused  assistance  and  walked  to  the 
rear  alone.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Sarah  R.  Murray, 
3241  Washington  Street,  San  Francisco,  Calif. 

MURRAY,  CROMWELL  E.  .  First  Lieutenant 
Company  B,  3rd  Machine  Gun  Battalion. 
Throughout  the  five  days  of  battle,  near  Soissons, 
France,  July  18—22,  1918,  his  conduct  was  marked 
by  exceptional  initiative  and  bravery.  He  organ- 
ized infantry  and  machine-gun  units  and  voluntar- 
ily led  them  in  successful  attacks  against  machine- 
gun  nests.  Home  address,  Columbia,  S.  C. 

MURRAY,  ROBINSON  ....  Captain 
38th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Mezy,  France,  July  15,  1918.  On  July  15 
Captain  Murray  alone  attacked  an  enemy  obser- 
vation post  held  by  ten  of  the  enemy.  He  later  or- 
ganized a  detachment  of  scattered  men,  and  filled  a 
gap  in  our  lines.  Home  address,  G.  H.  Murray,  fa- 
ther, 218  Union  Avenue,  Framingham  Center,  Mass. 

MURRAY,  WILFRED  L Corporal 

Headquarters  Company,  6th  Field  Artillery. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Fleville, 
France,  October  6,  1918.  Corporal  Murray  volun- 
tarily went  forward  and  made  his  way  to  the  enemy 


front  lines  to  locate  hostile  artillery  firing  at  short 
range  on  our  batteries.  While  on  this  mission  he 
rescued  a  wounded  comrade  and  carried  him  to 
safety.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Ellen  Murray,  mo- 
ther, Warren,  111. 

MURRIAN.  JOHN  H.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
117th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Bellicourt,  France,  September  29,  1918. 
Lieutenant  Murrian,  acting  as  regimental  intelli- 
gence officei ,  went  out  with  another  officer  and  nine 
soldiers  to  establish  an  advance  outpost.  Near  the 
front  line  they  were  caught  in  a  German  barrage; 
both  officers  were  wounded,  two  soldiers  killed  and 
four  wounded.  As  soon  as  he  regained  conscious- 
ness Lieutenant  Murrian  gave  first  aid  to  the  other 
wounded,  and  then  proceeded  with  a  sergeant  to 
establish  the  advance  post  and  communication  by 
telephone  with  the  regimental  post  of  command. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  John  H.  Murrian,  R.  F.  D.  6, 
Ross  Place,  Knoxville,  Tenn. 

MUSE,  EZRA  M Sergeant 

Company  B,  7th  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  at  Chateau-Thierry, 
France,  May  31  to  June  4,  1918.  While  command- 
ing a  machine-gun  in  a  building  which  had  been 
struck  three  times,  he  remained  at  his  post,  though 
told  he  might  leave,  because  he  had  a  better  field  of 
fire  from  this  building  tan  could  be  obtained  else- 
where. Home  address,  Mrs.  E.  M.  Muse,  wife,  New 
Brockland,  S.  C. 

MUSKOWITZ,  HERMAN  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  C,  312th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Talma  Hill,  France,  October 
17-21,  1918.  As  a  runner,  Private  Muskowitz  dis- 
played exceptional  courage  and  devotion  to  duty  in 
frequently  volunteering  and  carrying  messages 
through  dangerous  zones,  in  addition  to  his  regular 
duties.  Though  lame,  as  the  result  of  an  accident, 
he  carried  a  number  of  messages  through  a  heavy 
barrage  until  he  was  severely  wounded  by  a  burst- 
ing shell.  Home  address,  Moses  Lorber,  2  Avenue 
D,  New  York  City. 

MUTIE,  ELI Private 

Deceased.  Company  K,  166th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Sedan,  France, 
November  7,  1918.  Private  Mutie  was  a  member 
of  a  patrol  sent  put  to  silence  machine-gun  nests 
which  were  holding  up  the  battalion's  advance. 
When  the  officer  leading  the  patrol  fell,  mortally 
wounded,  this  soldier  attempted  to  go  to  the  officer's 
assistance,  despite  heavy  fire  from  machine-guns 
only  100  yards  away,  and  was  himself  killed.  Next 
of  kin,  Stella  Muskinjo,  cousin,  Cleveland,  Ohio. 

MYERS,  CHARLES  W.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Medical  Reserve  Corps.  At  Vaux,  July  1,  1918, 
established  under  heavy  shell  fire  an  advance  dress- 
ing station  for  the  treatment  and  evacuation  of 
men  wounded  in  the  first  waves  of  the  assault. 
Home  address,  G.  W.  Myers,  father,  Marysville,  Pa. 

MYERS,  DEMARR  E Private 

82d  Company,  6th  Marines.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bayonville,  France,  Novem- 
ber 1,  1918.  Exposing  himself  to  enemy  fire,  Pri- 
vate Myers,  with  another  soldier,  courageously  ad- 
vanced ahead  of  their  platoon  and  captured  five 
machine  guns  and  14  prisoners.  Home  address, 
William  A.  Myers,  Steubenville,  Ohio. 

MYERS,  IRWIN Corporal 

Headquarters  Company,  122d  Field  Artillery. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Romagne, 
France,  October  30,  1918.  Facing  heavy  machine- 
gun  and  artillery  fire,  he  crawled  beyond  the  in- 
fantry front  lines  to  a  crest  overlooking  the  enemy 
position.  Working  under  continuous  fire,  he  made 


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a  panoramic  sketch  of  hostile  positions,  which  prov- 
ed of  great  value  in  directing  our  artillery  fire. 
Home  address,  Sidney  Myers,  brother,  Junction 
City,  Kans. 

MYERS,  LOUIS  W Corporal 

Company  D,  8th  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Le  Rocq, 
France,  July  14-15,  1918.  He  repeatedly  exposed 
himself  to  the  terrific  enemy  shell  fire  in  carrying 
messages  and  rendering  first  aid  to  the  wounded. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  M.  S.  Dyer,  mother,  2318 
Lee  Avenue,  North  Fort  Worth,  Texas. 

MYERS,  OSCAR,  B.  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Air  Service,  147th  Aero  Squadron.  For  extraordi- 
nary heroism  in  action  near  Cierges,  France,  Sep- 
tember 28,  1918.  Sent  on  a  particuarly  hazardous 
mission,  he  harrassed  and  routed  enemy  troops. 
Lieutenant  Myers  then  climbed  higher  to  look  for 
German  planes.  With  two  other  officers  he  en- 
countered nine  Fokkers  protecting  a  reconnaissance 
machine,  flying  in  one  of  the  most  effective  forma- 
tions used  by  the  enemy.  Out-maneuvering  the 
hostile  planes,  the  three  officers  succeeded  in  rout- 
ing them.  After  a  quick  turn  Lieutenant  Myers 
dived  at  the  reconnaissance  machine  and  crashed  it 
to  the  ground  in  flames.  Home  address,  S.  Oscar 
Myers,  109  South  Third  Avenue,  Mount  Vernon, 
N.Y. 

MYHRMAN.  ROBERT  E Captain 

Headquarters,  122d  Field  Artillery,  1st  Battalion. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Very, 
France,  September  26,  1918.  While  his  battery 
position  was  being  heavily  shelled  by  the  enemy  ar- 
tillery Captain  Myhrman  remained  constantly  with 
his  men,  ordering  them  to  safety,  and  caring  for  a 
wounded  man.  After  his  battery  had  been  placed 
in  position  he  conducted  his  own  reconnaissance, 
and  prepared  his  own  firing  data  with  no  regard  for 
the  danger  to  which  he  was  exposed  from  heavy  en- 
emy shell  fire.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Esther  L. 
Myhrman,  wife,  5000  Sheridan  Road,  Chicago,  111. 

MYHRUNE,  MELVIN Private 

Company  K,  132d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Breuilles,  France,  October  7, 
1918.  The  patrol,  of  which  Private  Myhrune  was  a 
member,  was  under  constant  and  exacting  machine- 
gun  and  rifle  fire.  After  the  officer  in  charge  had 
been  wounded  and  the  patrol  scattered,  he  returned 
to  his  company  and  voluntarily  acted  as  guide  for 
stretcher  bearers  to  bring  in  the  wounded  officer. 
Being  unable  to  locate  him,  Private  Myhrune  re- 
mained and  searched,  during  which  time  he  was 
twice  wounded.  He  led  a  second  group  of  stretcher 
bearers  to  the  spot  where  the  officer  was  finally  lo- 
cated, and  then  assisted  in  carrying  him  to  the  rear, 
before  reporting  for  treatment.  Home  address, 
Paul  Myhrune,  father,  Fosston,  Minn. 

NACHTMAN,  LUDWIG  J.  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Machine  Gun  Company,  315th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Damvillers, 
France,  November  9,  1918.  Sergeant  Nachtman, 
although  seriously  wounded,  remained  at  his  post 
and  continued  to  direct  the  fire  from  his  section 
under  heavy  shell  fire,  until  carried  away  by  first- 
aid  men.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Ludwig  Nachtman, 
mother,  Bluegrass  Road,  Bustleton,  Philadelphia, 

NADEAU,  DAVID  ....  First  Sergeant 
Company  F,  38th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Mezy,  France,  July  15-19, 
1918.  Sergeant  Nadeau  remained  on  duty  through- 
out the  battle  of  the  Marne  July  15  to  19,  although 
seriously  wounded,  and  rendered  valuable  assis- 
tance in  sustaining  the  morale  and  managing  the 
troops  in  the  line.  Next  of  kin,  Nelson  Nadeau, 
father,  Woonsocket,  R.  I. 


NAEGLE,  HANS  M Private 

Company  A,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Ville  Montrey, 
France,  November  10,  1918.  Private  Naegle  and  a 
companion  went  out  ahead  of  the  line  and  silenced 
a  machine-gun  which  threatened  to  hold  up  the  ad- 
vance of  his  company.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Susen 
Naegle,  mother,  Toquerville,  Utah. 

NAGAZYNA,  JOHN  JAMES  .  Gunnery  Sergeant 
96th  Company,  6th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  the  attack  on  Tigny, 
France,  July  19,  1918.  During  a  critical  time  in  the 
assault  against  Tigny,  when  his  company  had  suffer- 
ed heavy  losses,  he  set  such  an  example  of  personal 
bravery  and  determination  as  to  inspire  his  men  to 
success.  At  a  time  when  it  seemed  impossible  to  ad- 
vance any  farther,  his  fearlessness  in  moving  up  and 
down  his  lines  to  steady  his  men  encouraged  them  to 
go  forward  against  heavy  odds  and  take  and  hold 
their  objective.  Home  address,  Mitchell  Nagazyna, 
brother,  492  Flushing  Avenue,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 

NAGOWSKI,  ALOIGY Corpora 

Company  H,  108th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ronssoy,  France,  September 
29,  1918.  Corporal  Nagowski  left  shelter,  went  for- 
ward under  intense  machine-gun  fire  and  carried  a 
wounded  officer  to  a  place  of  safety.  In  accomplish- 
ing this  mission  he  was  severely  wounded.  Home 
address,  Miss  W.  Nagowski,  sister,  85  Wilson  Street, 
Buffalo,  N.  Y. 

NAIL,  E.  KELLEY Sergeant 

Company  I,  142d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne,  France,  Octo- 
ber 8,  1918.  Sergeant  Nail,  in  charge  of  a  patrol, 
successfully  flanked  a  machine-gun  nest  of  several 
guns  which  was  holding  up  the  advance  of  his  com- 
pany and  captured  four  German  officers.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  S.  B.  Nail,  mother,  Cleburne,  Texas. 

NAIMAN,  HERMAN  A Private 

Medical  Detachment,  28th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Soissons,  France, 
July  18, 19,  20, 1918.  He  displayed  unusual  courage 
and  devotion  to  duty  by  remaining  with  the  first 
wave  of  the  attack  during  the  three  days  of  severe 
fighting  and  continuing  under  constant  and  heavy 
fire  to  give  first  aid  to  the  wounded  and  assisting  in 
the  rescue  of  injured  men.  Home  address,  Henry  P. 
Naiman,  father,  Gilead,  Neb. 

NALLE,  JAMES  B Major 

Deceased.  4th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  La  Tieulerie  Farm,  France. 
July  22-23,  1918.  While  making  an  inspection  of 
the  two  leading  battalions  of  the  regiment  on  the 
night  of  July  22-23,  Major  Nalle  entered  La  Tieu- 
lerie Farm  and  found  it  occupied.  As  his  party  was 
leaving  the  farm,  persons  were  heard  aporoaching, 
and  fearing  that  his  men  might  fire  upon  friendly 
troops,  he  stepped  from  behind  the  wall  and  chal- 
lenged the  party.  He  was  inmediately  fired  upon 
and  killed.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  James  B.  Nalle,  wife, 
McCook,  Neb. 

NAREWOUCHEK,  TROJEM  .  .  Sergeant 
Company  F,  4th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Mont  St.  Pere,  France,  July 
22,  1918.  Leaving  his  place  of  safety,  Sergeant 
Narewouchek  made  his  way  across  an  open  field, 
exposed  to  machine-gun  fire,  and  assisted  in  the  res- 
cue of  three  wounded  comrades.  Home  address, 
Philadelphia,  Pa. 

NARVESON,  PALMER  O.  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Company  H,  119th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt,  France,  Septem- 
ber 29,  1918.  When  he  and  two  soldiers,  separated 
from  the  rest  of  the  company,  were  fired  upon  from 


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three  directions,  he  attacked  and  demolished  a  ma- 
ohine-gun  nest  by  himself;  and  then  reduced  a  se- 
cond hostile  position.  Though  wounded  and  slight- 
ly gassed,  he  refused  to  be  evacuated,  and  continued 
the  advance.  Home  address,  Samuel  Narveson,  fa- 
ther, Albert  Lee,  Minn. 

NASH,  ARCHIE  C.  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Headquarters  Company,  102d  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  at  Marcheville, 
France.  September  26,  1918.  Private  Nash  dis- 
played remarkable  coolness  and  courage  under  vio- 
lent bombardment  when  he  voluntarily  repaired 
telephone  lines  and  rendered  great  assistance  in 
maintaining  communication.  Although  wounded 
he  continued  his  work  until  ordered  evacuated  by 
his  commanding  officer.  Home  address,  Thomas  C. 
W.  Nash,  44  Orchard  Street,  Cambridge,  Mass. 

NASH,  JAMES  F Private 

Company  K,  308th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ville  Savoye,  France,  Aug- 
ust 22,  1918.  While  his  company  was  attacked  by 
greatly  superior  numbers  of  the  enemy,  Private 
Nash  continued  to  operate  his  automatic  rifle,  even 
after  having  been  wounded  three  times  in  the  chest. 
After  the  attacking  force  had  been  driven  off,  he  re- 
fused the  use  of  a  litter  in  favor  of  a  comrade  whom 
he  thought  more  seriously  sounded  than  himself. 
Home  address,  Dennis  Nash,  father,  2231  Eighty- 
third  Street,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 

NAUGHTON,  FRANCIS  X.  ...  Private 
Deceased.  Sanitary  Detachment,  112th  Infan- 
try. For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  in  the 
Argonne  Sector,  France,  October  1,  1918.  While 
mess  was  being  served  a  shell  exploded,  killing  nine 
men  and  wounding  20.  Private  Naughton.  al- 
though severely  wounded  in  the  chest  with  shell 
splinters,  one  leg  blown  nearly  off  and  bleeding  bad- 
ly, refused  all  help  until  others  had  been  attended 
to.  Skilled  in  first  aid,  he  instructed  others  how  to 
adjust  a  tourniquette  and  rendered  other  assistance 
to  the  wounded :  finally  permitting  his  own  wounds, 
which  subsequently  caused  his  death,  to  be  attend- 
ed after  all  others  had  been  cared  for.  Next  of  kin, 
Timothy  Naughton,  205  Briggs  Street,  Harris- 
burg,  Pa. 

NAY,  ORINE Corporal 

Company  A,  1st  Gas  Regiment.  For  extraordi- 
nary heroism  in  action  near  Bethincourt,  France, 
September  25,  1918.  Voluntarily  leaving  shelter, 
Corporal  Nay  and  another  soldier  made  their  way, 
through  terrific  enemy  barrage  of  artillery  and  ma- 
chine-gun fire,  to  the  aid  of  wounded  comrades, 
parrying  them  to  first  aid  stations,  and  administer- 
ing treatment.  Home  address,  Katherine  Nay, 
wife,  1226  Harrison  Street,  Kansas  City,  Mo. 

NEAL,  GEORGE  W.  .  Sergeant  (First  Class) 
Company  A,  1st  Gas  Regiment.  For  extraordi- 
nary heroism  in  action  near  Bethincourt,  France, 
September  26,  1918.  Voluntarily  leaving  shelter 
Sergeant  Neal  and  another  soldier  made  their  way 
through  a  terrific  enemy  barrage  of  artillery  and 
machine-gun  fire  to  the  aid  of  wounded  comrades, 
carrying  them  to  first-aid  stations  and  administer- 
ing treatment.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Oliver  J.  Neal, 
mother,  Bulger,  Pa. 

NEALIS,  JOHN  J Sergeant 

102d  Field  Signal  Battalion.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ronssoy,  France,  September 
29,  1918.  During  the  operations  against  the  Hin- 
denburg  line  he,  while  in  charge  of  telephone  com- 
munications between  battalion  headquarters  and 
forward  positions,  accompanied  the  advancing  in- 
fantry forward,  established  his  advance  post,  where 
one  of  his  assistants  was  killed  by  shell  fire  and  he 
himself  wounded,  and  under  constant  bombard- 
ment kept  the  telephone  lines  in  operation,  remain- 


ing at  his  post  for  nine  hours,  until  wounded  a  se- 
cond time.  When  completely  exhausted  he  turned 
over  his  apparatus  to  the  man  sent  to  relieve  him. 
His  extreme  gallantry,  courage,  and  bravery  afford- 
ed a  magnificent  example  to  the  combat  troops  who 
witnessed  it.  Home  address,  John  Nealis,  father, 
1212  North  Main  Street,  Avoca,  Pa. 

NEEL,  ROLAND  H.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
99th  Aero  Squadron.  For  extraordinary  heroism 
in  action  east  of  Saint  Die,  France,  August  17,  1918. 
Lieutenant  Llewllyn,  acting  as  pilot;  and  Lieutenant 
Neel,  acting  as  observer;  carried  on  successfully 
liaison  with  the  infantry  during  the  attack  on  Fra- 
pelle.  They  flew  over  the  enemy  lines  at  an  alti- 
tude of  only  400  meters,  firing  on  and  disconcerting 
the  enemy  and  thereby  giving  courage  and  confi- 
dence to  the  American  forces.  Despite  heavy  fire 
from  15  antiaircraft  machine  guns  and  several  bat- 
teries of  antiaircraft  artillery,  they  performed  their 
work  efficiently.  Their  aeroplane  was  struck  by  a 
number  of  machine-gun  bullets,  one  of  which  cut 
the  rudder  and  elevator  control  wires,  and  caused 
the  rudder  to  jam.  The  broken  control  wire  was 
held  and  operated  by  Lieutenant  Neel,  under  direc- 
tion of  Lieutenant  Llewellyn.  Running  the  ma- 
chine together  in  this  manner,  they  continued  their 
liaison  work  until  the  plane  began  to  become  un- 
manageable; when,  in  spite  of  its  damaged  condi- 
tion, they  brought  it  back  to  their  airdrome.  Home 
address,  Joseph  N.  Neel,  father,  Macon,  Ga. 

NEELON,  RAYMOND  V.  .  .  First  Sergeant 
Company  F,  319th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Immecourt,  France,  Novem- 
ber 1,  1918.  Taking  command  of  two  platoons 
after  their  commanders  had  become  casualties,  Ser- 
geant Neelon  attacked  a  machine-gun  nest,  taking 
two  guns  and  146  prisoners.  Later,  after  repulsing 
two  strong  counterattacks,  he  alone  crawled  out  and 
captured  a  prisoner  with  a  machine-gun,  which  he 
at  once  set  up  to  strengthen  his  position.  Home  ad- 
dress, Miss  Ammie  F.  Neelon,  Village  Street,  Mid- 
way, Mass. 

NEELY,  JAMES Private 

Company  F,  146th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Cierges,  France,  September 
28,  1918.  After  his  platoon  had  withdrawn  about 
50  yards  to  an  established  line,  a  wounded  comrade 
was  seen  lying  ahead,  in  the  position  which  they 
formerly  occupied.  The  enemy  had  just  launched 
a  strong  counterattack,  but  Private  Neely,  with  an- 
other soldier,  volunteered  to  go  to  the  assistance  of 
the  wounded  man.  In  the  face  of  terrific  fire  of  en- 
emy artillery  and  machine  guns,  and  the  fire  of 
their  own  comrades,  who  were  resisting  the  attack, 
Private  Neely  succeeded  in  bringing  his  man  to  a 
place  of  safety.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary  Neely, 
mother,  1518  South  Twenty-second  Street,  Philadel- 
phia, Pa. 

NEESE,  HARRY  L Private 

Company  C,  117th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Fremont,  France,  October  8, 
1918.  When  the  advance  of  his  company  was  held 
up  by  a  machine-gun  emplacement,  he  went  forward 
with  two  other  soldiers  and  attacked  the  enemy 
position.  He  shot  both  of  the  enemy  gunners,  show- 
ing marked  personal  bravery  under  heavy  fire. 
Home  address,  Benjamin  P.  Neese,  father,  Swan- 
sea, S.  C. 

NEIBLING,  HARLOU  P.  .  First  Lieutenant 
Field  Artillery.  For  repeated  acts  of  extraordi- 
nary heroism  in  action  at  Brouville,  France,  Sep- 
tember 2,  1918,  and  near  Fort  Du  Marre,  France, 
September  26,  1918.  While  Lieutenant  Neibling 
was  making  an  aerial  reconnaissance  from  a  balloon, 
he  was  repeatedly  attacked  by  enemy  planes,  two 
of  which  dived  at  the  balloon  and  opened  fire  with 
incendiary  bullets.  With  great  coolneas  he  fired  at 


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one  of  them  with  his  pistol  and  took  a  picture  of  the 
plane  with  his  camera.  When  the  balloon  took  fire 
he  was  forced  to  jump,  but  he  took  two  more  pic- 
tures on  the  way  down  in  spite  of  being  fired  upon. 
He  reascended  as  soon  as  a  new  balloon  could  be  in- 
flated. On  September  26  this  officer  was  again  at- 
tacked while  conducting  a  reglage,  but  hanging 
from  the  basket  with  one  arm  he  fired  his  pistol  at 
one  of  the  enemy  planes  and  jumped  only  when  his 
balloon  burst  into  flames.  He  immediately  contin- 
ued his  mission  in  another  balloon.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Elizabeth  Noe,  mother,  1819  Lyndale  Avenue, 
South  Minneapolis,  Minn. 

NEIL,  ALBERT  F Corporal 

Company  A,  301st  Battalion,  Tank  Corps.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Ronssoy, 
France.  September  29.  1918  After  aiding  in  rescu- 
ing the  wounded  from  his  tank,  which  had  been 
struck  by  a  shell.  Corporal  Neil,  with  Private  Rob- 
ert F.  Wisher,  dismounted  machine  guns  from  the 
tank  and  operated  them  against  the  enemy  until 
these  were  put  out  of  action.  They  then  secured 
rides  and  hand  grenades  and  organized  an  attack 
on  the  enemy  trenches,  which  they  captured  and 
held  until  depletion  of  their  numbers  forced  them  to 
fall  back.  Later  they  joined  Australian  troops  and 
fought  with  them  throughout  the  remainder  of  the 
day.  Home  address,  D.  B.  Potts,  friend,  the  Morn- 
ing Press,  Santa  Barbara,  Calif. 

NEIL,  HENRY  W.  .  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
15th  Machine-Gun  Battalion.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Frapelle,  France,  August  19, 
1918.  He  displayed  great  courage,  tenacity  and  de- 
votion to  duty  when,  although  severely  wounded 
early  in  the  attack  and  suffering  great  pain,  he  re- 
tained command  of  his  platoon  and  directed  its 
movements  until  its  objective  was  attained.  Home 
address,  W.  N.  Neil,  father,  White  Springs,  Fla. 

NEITZEIT,  ISAAC Corporal 

Company  L,  305th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  la  Naza,  France,  Oc- 
tober 5,  1918.  In  the  face  of  heavy  machine-gun 
and  grenade  fire  he  went  forward,  with  three  other 
soldiers,  and  brought  back  five  seriously  wounded 
men  to  a  point  where  they  could  get  first-aid  treat- 
ment. He  showed  bravery  and  coolness  in  effecting 
the  rescue,  in  which  he  was  himself  wounded.  Home 
address,  Miss  Anna  Neitzeit,  sister,  New  York  City. 

NEITZEL,  ALBERT  R Private 

Company  M,  126th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Romagne,  France,  October 
14,  1918.  In  an  attack  on  Cote  Dame  Marie  the 
126th  Infantry  was  held  up,  owing  to  intense  en- 
emy machine-gun  fire.  Private  Neitzel  volunteered 
as  a  member  of  a  combat  patrol,  which  cut  through 
the  enemy  lines,  captured  ten  machine  guns,  killed 
and  captured  fifteen  of  the  enemy,  and  forced  a 
large  number  to  surrender,  clearing  that  part  of  the 
Cote  Dame  Marie  of  the  enemy,  thus  enabling  the 
regiment  to  continue  their  advance.  Home  address, 
Carl  Neitzel.  father,  St.  Francis,  Kans. 

NELSON,  ADOLPH Private 

Company  H,  131st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Chipilly  Ridge,  France,  Aug- 
ust 9,  1918.  Although  severely  wounded,  he,  on 
his  own  initiative,  went  out  in  advance  of  his  lines, 
armed  with  an  automatic  rifle,  and  mopped  up  a 
machine-gun  nest  in  which  there  were  three  guns. 
He  killed  four  of  the  enemy  crew  and  brought  the 
other  two  Germans  back  as  prisoners.  He  set  an 
example  of  heroism  and  devotion  to  duty,  perform- 
ing this  service  under  heavy  artillery  and  machine- 
gun  fire.  Home  address,  John  Nelson,  father,  Sol- 
dier, Iowa. 


NELSON,  ARTHUR  E.  .  Sergeant  (First  Class) 
Deceased.  Company  C,  1st  Field  Signal  Bat- 
talion. Near  Vaux,  France,  on  July  1,  1918,  under 
heavy  bombardment,  while  sick  he  went  to  main- 
tain communication  with  an  attacking  battalion  of 
the  infantry  and  was  killed  in  this  heroic  action. 
Next  of  kin,  J.  C.  Nelson,  father, Missouri,  Texas. 

NELSON,  BERNARD  .  .  .  .  .  Sergeant* 
Company  D,  168th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Landres  St.  Georges,  France, 
October  14,  1918.  During  the  attack  on  Hill  288, 
when  the  assault  wave  was  held  up  by  intense  ma- 
chine-gun fire,  Sergeant  Nelson  volunteered  and  led 
two  squads  to  silence  these  guns.  He  cut  his  way 
through  strong  barbed-wire  entanglements,  ad- 
vanced up  a  very  steep  slope  in  the  face  of  direct  ma- 
chine-gun fire,  entered  the  trench,  and  killed  or 
wounded  the  entire  crews  of  the  two  guns,  making 
it  possible  for  the  battalion  to  advance.  Home  ad- 
dress, Axel  W.  Nelson,  father,  Centerville,  Iowa. 

NELSON,  CHARLES  E.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
104th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Trugny,  France,  July  22,  1918.  Lieut- 
enant Nelson  led  eight  soldiers  in  an  attack  on  a 
machine-gun  that  was  inflicting  severe  losses  in  his 
company.  Two  of  his  detachment  were  killed  and 
two  wounded  before  he  reached  the  machine-gun 
nest.  With  the  remaining  four  he  attacked,  cap- 
tured the  gun,  killed  five  Germans,  iucluding  one 
officer,  and  took  11  prisoners.  Home  address,  Wil- 
liam M.  Nelson,  brother,  Defiance,  Ohio. 

NELSON,  CHRISTIAN  F.  M.  .  .  Private 
Company  F,  1st  Gas  Regiment.  For  extraordi- 
nary heroism  in  action  near  Brieulles,  France,  Oc- 
tober 9,  1918.  Displaying  remarkable  perseverance 
and  daring  as  a  runner,  he  made  his  way  300  yards 
through  a  heavy  barrage  with  a  message  for  the 
commander  of  a  Stokes  motor  platoon.  Later  he 
volunteered  to  lead  four  wounded  men  back  through 
the  barrage  to  an  aid  station.  On  the  way  he  met 
three  other  wounded  soldiers,  one  of  whom  had  been 
severely  gassed  and  was  unable  to  walk.  He  carried 
this  man  to  the  dressing  station,  knowing  that  his 
clothes  were  saturated  with  mustard  gas.  Home 
address,  Ralph  Richardson,  friend,  West  Walnut 
Avenue,  Seattle,  Washington. 

NELSON,  GUY  A Private 

Company  F,  1st  Gas  Regiment.  For  extraordi- 
nary heroism  in  action  in  the  Bois  Jur6,  near  Ger- 
court,  France,  September  26,  1918.  He  volunteer- 
ed, with  another  soldier,  to  attack  a  machine-gun 
nest  which  was  holding  up  the  advance.  They  ad- 
vanced against  very  heavy  machine-gun  fire  and 
captured  the  position,  killing  two  Germans  and 
routing  the  remainder  of  the  gun  crew.  Home  ad- 
dress, Eva  Nelson  Storvick,  sister,  Albert  Lea, 
Minn. 

NELSON,  HERBERT  W.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  C,  320th  Machine  Gun  Battalion. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Z  Xon 
Hill,  France,  September  13,  1918.  In  the  face  of 
heavy  machine-gun  and  shell  fire,  he  went  ahead  of 
his  own  lines,  and  with  the  aid  of  another  soldier, 
carried  back  a  wounded  infantryman,  who  had 
fallen  far  in  advance  of  our  lines  while  on  a  patrol. 
Private  Nelson  displayed  marked  personal  bravery 
and  coolness  under  fire.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Annie 
Nelson,  mother,  1162  North  Main  Street,  Provi- 
dence, R.  I. 

NELSON,  OSCAR  B.  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  168th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  La  Tuilerie  Farm,  France,  Oc- 
tober 16,  1918.  Lieutenant  Nelson  alone  attacked 
two  enemy  machine-guns,  killing  two  of  the  enemy 
and  capturing  19.  Lieutenant  Nelson  is  awarded  a 


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bronze  oak  leaf  for  the  following  act  of  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  La  Tuilerie  Farm,  France,  Oc- 
tober 16,  1918:  Accompanied  by  six  soldiers,  this 
officer  advanced  600  yards  beyond  his  own  lines 
through  heavy  fire  from  enemy  artillery,  machine- 
guns,  and  rifles,  and  captured  two  more  machine- 
guns,  killing,  capturing,  or  dispersing  their  crews. 
Still  later  in  the  day  he  led  his  company  in  an  attack 
on  Chatillon  Hill  and  took  his  objective,  but  in  so 
doing  received  wounds  which  caused  his  death.  Hia 
coolness,  courage,  and  utter  disregard  for  his  own 
safety  were  a  source  of  great  inspiration  to  his  men. 
Next  of  kin,  Jacob  Nelson,  father,  1706  Second 
Avenue,  Ottumwa,  Iowa. 

NELSON,  SEVERT  J Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  M,  60th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Cunel,  France, 
October  12,  1918.  Leading  his  platoon  in  the  face 
of  murderous  machine-gun  fire,  from  his  front  and 
flanks,  Sergeant  Nelson  reached  his  objective  after 
taking  four  enemy  machine-gun  nests,  and  killing 
and  capturing  many  prisoners.  He  then  continued 
ahead  of  his  men,  and  alone  cleaned  out  some  hous- 
es in  the  woods,  which  were  occupied  by  the  enemy. 
Next  of  kin,  Andrew  M.  Nelson,  brother,  Ellsworth, 
Iowa. 

NETTE,  WILLIAM  B.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Battery  B,  104th  Field  Artillery.  For  extraordi- 
nary heroism  in  action  near  Montzeville,  France, 
September  14,  1918.  When  a  continuous  bombard- 
ment had  set  fire  to  the  camouflage  covering  of  a 
large  ammunition  dump  of  75-mm.  shells  and  ex- 
ploded nine  of  the  shells,  Private  Nette,  utterly  dis- 
regarding his  personal  safety,  left  a  sheltered  posi- 
tion and  ran  to  the  dump,  and  with  the  aid  of  three 
other  men  extinguished  the  fire,  not  only  saving  the 
ammunition  but  also  preventing  the  ascertainment 
of  the  exact  location  of  the  dump  by  the  enemy. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  C.  Nette,  mother,  213  East 
Eighty-ninth  Street,  New  York  City. 

NEUBERGER,  HARRY  H.  .  First  Lieutenant 
10th  Field  Artillery.  For  extraordinary  heroism 
in  action  at  Courboin,  France,  July  14-15,  1918. 
Lieutenant  Neuberger  volunteered  and  assisted  an- 
other officer  in  driving  an  ambulance,  making  three 
trips  to  Greves  Farm  under  the  most  intense  shell 
fire.  He  continued  to  assist  in  the  evacuation  of  the 
wounded,  even  after  being  gassed.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Benno  Neuberger,  mother,  55  East  Seventy- 
fourth  Street,  New  York  City. 

NEVINS,  CHESTER  D Sergeant 

Company  F,  167th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Sergy,  France,  July  28,  1918. 
Crossing  five  hundred  yards  of  ground  swept  by  in- 
tense machine-gun  and  artillery  fire,  he  went  to  the 
rescue  of  a  wounded  soldier.  He  carried  the  wound- 
ed man  back  to  our  lines,  inspiring  by  his  example 
all  who  saw  his  heroic  act.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Beedy  Nevins,  mother,  Moundsville,  Ala. 

NEWBOLD,  CLINTON  V.  P.  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  26th  Infantry.  After  the  loss  of  many 
of  his  men  and  in  the  face  of  machine-gun  fire,  near 
Spissons,  France,  July  19,  1918,  he  led  and  directed 
his  command  to  successful  attack,  although  he  him- 
self was  mortally  wounded.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  C.  V. 
P.  Newbold,  wife,  6  Crescent  Place,  Tacoma  Park, 
D.  C. 

NEWCOMER,  FRANCIS  K.  .      .      . 

.  .  .  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
4th  Engineers.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Fismes,  France,  August  5,  1918.  Lieuten- 
ant Colonel  Newcomer  made  a  reconnaissance  along 
the  south  bank  of  the  Vesle  River  in  advance  of  the 
front  lines  for  the  purpose  of  selecting  a  bridge  site. 
He  then  led  a  small  party  of  engineers,  assisted  in  the 
work  of  removing  the  German  entanglements,  and 


constructing  a  foot  bridge  across  the  Vesle  River, 
completing  this  work  in  the  face  of  fire  of  great  in- 
tensity. His  coolness  and  personal  bravery  afforded 
an  inspiring  example  to  the  men  of  his  command. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  F.  K.  Newcomer,  wife,  519 
Aiken  Avenue,  Pittsburgh,  Pa. 

NEWELL,  ALEXANDER  ....  Corporal 
Company  G,  38th  Infantry.  Leading  a  squad  of 
nine  men,  he  fearlessly  passed  through  an  enemy 
barrage,  captured  five  machine  guns  and  33  prison- 
ers, and  recovered  a  sergeant  of  his  company  who 
was  helpless  from  wounds,  all  under  violent  artillery 
fire,  near  Chateau-Thierry,  France,  July  15,  1918. 

NEWHALL,  STEPHEN  K.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Machine  Gun  Company,  113th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  Es- 
trees,  France,  October  23,  1918.  After  being  ser- 
iously wounded  Private  Newhall  volunteered  and 
carried  a  message  through  a  heavy  barrage  to  his 
company  commander.  He  refused  to  be  evacuated 
until  his  message  had  been  delivered  to  the  proper 
officer.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Lillian  Osborne  Top- 
Hotel  St.  George,  51  Clark  Street,  Brooklyn, 


NEWLIN,  ELMER  L Private 

Company  C,  lllth  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Fismette,  France,  August  10, 
1918.  Having  heard  that  two  wounded  comrades 
were  lying  in  advance  of  the  line  immediately  north 
of  Fismette,  Private  Newlin  and  two  other  mem- 
bers of  his  company  volunteered  to  go  through  ma- 
chine-gun and  rifle  fire  to  bring  them  in.  In  their 
first  attempt  all  were  wounded  and  driven  back,  but 
in  spite  of  their  injuries  they  advanced  a  second 
time  and  reached  the  wounded  men.  Their  cour- 
ageous effort,  however,  was  unfortunately  in  vain, 
as  their  comrades  had  been  killed.  Home  address, 
Chester,  Pa. 

NEWTON,  HARRY  LEE  ....  Private 
Company  C,  21st  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  Pri- 
vate Newton  acted  as  runner  during  offensive  op- 
erations, and  under  severest  enemy  barrages  carried 
important  messages  to  and  from  the  front  lines. 
Home  address,  Edward  Newton,  father,  Whitehall, 
111. 

NEWTON,  ISAAC  MANLY  .  .  .  Corporal 
Company  H,  119th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt,  France,  Septem- 
ber 29,  1918.  With  another  soldier,  he  attacked  and 
destroyed  two  enemy  machine-gun  posts,  200  yards 
in  advance  of  our  lines.  While  the  other  soldier 
stood  guard  at  the  entrance  of  a  dugout,  he  entered 
it  and  brought  out  75  German  soldiers  and  three 
officers,  who  were  taken  back  to  our  lines  as  prison- 
ers. Home  address,  Fredrick  Newton,  father,  Kerr, 
N.  C. 

NICHOLS,  CHARLES  E Sergeant 

Company  D,  2d  Engineers.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne-a-Arnes,  France, 
October  5-7,  1918.  Advancing  ahead  of  the  infan- 
try, Sergeant  Nichols  made  several  reconnaissances 
of  the  town  of  St.  Etienne-a-Arnes,  France,  and,  in 
spite  of  the  danger,  exposed  to  machine-gun  and 
artillery  fire  of  our  own  and  enemy  guns,  he  procur- 
ed and  returned  with  valuable  information.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Mary  Nichols,  mother,  Boerne,  Texas. 

NICHOLLS,  HAROLD  O.  .... 

.  .  .  Sergeant  (First  Class) 
Balloon  Service,  1st  Army.  For  repeated  acts  of 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Griscourt, 
France,  August  11,  1918;  near  Avecourt,  France, 
October  1  and  9,  1918.  On  August  11,  Sergeant 
Nicholls  volunteered  and  ascended  for  the  purpose 


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of  making  observation.  He  continued  with  his  work 
until  the  balloon  was  set  on  fire  by  attacking  enemy 
planes.  On  October  1,  he  remained  on  duty  until 
his  balloon  was  fired  by  incendiary  bullets,  and 
again  on  October  9,  while  on  duty  with  another  ob- 
server, he  remained  with  his  balloon  under  attack 
until  it  was  set  on  fire  by  enemy  planes,  and  he  then 
refused  to  jump  until  his  companion  had  escaped. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Helen  Nicholls,  1716  Avenue 
C,  Galveston,  Texas. 

NICHOLS,  HARLEY  R Sergeant 

Company  C,  345th  Battalipn,  Tank  Corps.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Charpentry, 
France,  October  4,  1918.  While  making  an  attack 
with  four  other  tanks  Sergeant  Nichols's  tank  was 
struck  by  an  enemy  shell,  which  put  it  out  of  action. 
He  continued  to  fire  on  a  machine-gun  nest  until  it 
was  apparently  destroyed,  when  he  with  his  driver 
dismounted,  and  started  to  the  nest,  but  they  were 
fired  on  by  the  German  gunners.  They  killed  the 
two  gunners  and  disabled  the  guns,  and  then  drove 
the  gunners  from  another  gun.  Under  the  protec- 
tion of  another  tank  they  started  to  our  own  lines 
1,500  meters  away.  On  the  way  back  two  Germans 
with  antitank  rifles  were  encountered,  the  rifles  cap- 
tured. Sergeant  Nichols  and  his  driver  were  under 
heavy  machine-gun  and  artillery  fire  throughout  the 
operation.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Ruby  Nichols,  mo- 
ther. Ill  West  Fifth  Street,  Hutchinson,  Kans. 


NICKERSON,  SIMEON  L. 


Sergeant 


Deceased.  Company  D,  101st  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Epieds,  France, 
July  23,  1918.  Sergeant  Nickerson,  Corporal  M.  J. 
O'Connell,  and  Private  Thomas  Ryan  volunteered 
to  cross  an  open  field  in  front  of  their  company,  in 
order  to  ascertain  the  location  of  enemy  machine 
guns.  While  engaged  in  this  courageous  enterprise 
they  were  shot  and  killed.  The  heroic  self-sacrifice 
of  these  three  men  saved  the  lives  of  many  of  their 
comrades  who  would  have  been  killed  had  the  com- 
pany attempted  to  make  the  advance  as  a  whole. 
Next  of  kin,  Horace  E.  Nickerson,  1464  Sea  View 
Avenue,  Bridgeport,  Conn. 

NICKLES,  EDWARD  E Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  B,  101st  Field  Signal  Bat- 
talion. For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Verdun,  France,  October  24,  1918.  At  a  time  when 
the  telephone  lines  were  badly  needed,  Sergeant 
Nickles  remained  without  shelter  for  several  hours, 
testing  out  the  lines,  until  a  shell  burst  in  his  vicini- 
ty, wounding  him;  he  died  from  the  effects  in  a  few 
hours.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  E.  E.  Nickles,  wife,  41 
Baldwin  Street,  Cambridge,  Mass. 


NICOL,  ALEXANDER  L. 


First  Lieutenant 


Company  L,  128th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Juvigny,  north  of  Soissons, 
France,  August  30,  1918.  After  being  severely 
wounded  Lieutenant  Nicol  directed  the  orderly 
retirement  of  his  company  and  organized  it  under 
heavy  fire  of  artillery  and  machine  guns.  At  great 
personal  risk  he  made  several  trips  forward  to  bring 
in  wounded  men.  Throughout  the  entire  action  he 
fearlessly  exposed  himself  to  fire  in  order  to  en- 
courage and  cheer  his  men.  His  energetic  and  faith- 
ful work  furnished  an  example  of  calmness  and 
courage  to  the  men  under  his  command.  Home 
address,  Robert  L.  Nicol,  father,  Sparta,  Wis. 

NICOL,  WILLIAM  O Sergeant 

Company  A,  1  llth  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Verdun, 
France,  October  12,  1918,  in  keeping  the  guns  of  his 
section  in  action  under  heavy  shell  fire  covering  the 
advance  of  the  infantry.  His  section  was  caught  in 
a  hostile  barrage,  by  which  two  of  his  men  were  kill- 
ed and  five  wounded.  Sergeant  Nicol  lead  the  rest 
of  the  section  to  shelter  and  then  returned  under 


shell  fire  and  rescued  the  wounded  and  dead  bodies. 
Home  address,  James  Nicol,  father,  394  Grove 
Street,  Jersey  City,  N.  J. 

NIELSEN,  JULIUS Corporal 

Company  H,  53d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Landersbach,  Alsace,  Octo- 
ber 4,  1918.  Corporal  Nielson  was  in  a  detachment 
of  50  soldiers  who  were  attacked  by  a  hostile  raiding 
party  composed  of  300  storm  troops.  Although 
wounded,  he  maintained  his  position  under  the 
heaviest  bombardment  and  refused  to  leave  his  post 
until  the  enemy  was  repulsed.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Christiana  Christensen,  grandmother,  Lake  Benton, 
Minn. 

NIGHTINGALE,  HARRY  M.  .  .  .  Corporal 
Company  F,  103d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  St.  Remy,  France, 
September  12,  1918.  Leading  his  squad  forward  to 
attack  an  almost  impregnable  machine-gun  nest, 
Corporal  Nightingale  continued  to  press  on  when 
only  two  of  his  squad  remained,  until  he,  himself, 
fell  mortally  wounded.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Otis 
Burtchell,  sister,  Mars  Hill,  Me. 

NILES,  JULIUS  ....  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  6th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Mihiel,  France,  Septem- 
ber 12,  1918.  While  leading  his  platoon  across  an 
open  space  in  front  of  a  wood,  Lieutenant  Niles  was 
confronted  by  a  sudden  and  terrific  fire  from  Ger- 
man machine  guns,  which  killed  several  of  his  men. 
Wishing  to  make  a  flank  attack,  and  finding  it  diffi- 
cult to  pass  the  orders  along,  he  rose  up  and  started 
to  the  front  wave  of  his  platoon  to  give  the  neces- 
sary orders,  but  was  killed  before  he  could  get  the 
flank  attack  started.  Next  of  kin,  Jules  Niles,  fa- 
ther, 3633  Lerman  Avenue,  St.  Louis,  Mo. 

NIMMO,  WILLIAM  T Sergeant 

Company  F,  101st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  St.  Remy,  France, 
September  12,  1918.  During  the  drive  across  the 
St.  Mihiel  salient,  Sergeant  Nimmo  led  a  group  of  25 
men  through  a  severe  machine-gun  fire  and  into  the 
woods  occupied  by  the  enemy.  There  he  charged  a 
machine-gun  nest  single  handed  and  captured  the 
gun.  The  gun  crew  attempted  to  escape  by  enter- 
ing a  nearby  dugout,  but  Sergeant  Nimmo  followed 
them  into  the  dugout  alone  and  captured  the  entire 
crew.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Eva  Healy,  53  Pine 
Street,  Waltham,  Mass. 

NIMS,  WILLIE  HARRISON  .  First  Sergeant 
Company  G.  118th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Montbrehain,  France,  Octo- 
ber 8,  1918.  After  all  his  company  officers  had  been 
wounded,  Sergeant  Nims,  though  himself  wounded 
in  the  leg  by  shell  fire,  assumed  command  and  led 
his  company  with  remarkable  dash  through  heavy 
machine-gun  fire.  Using  a  stick  as  a  crutch,  he  con- 
tinued forward  until  the  objective  was  reached  and 
the  position  consolidated,  when  he  consented  to  go 
to  the  rear  for  treatment.  Home  address,  Fred 
Nims,  father,  R.  F.  D.  3,  Fort  Mill,  S.  C. 

NIXON,  GEORGE  R.  .  .  .  First  T  ieutenant 
Field  Artillery.  For  repeated  acts  of  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  Domevre-en-Haye, 
France,  August  29,  1918,  and  near  Malaneourt, 
France.  September  28.  1918.  On  August  28  Lieut- 
enant Nixon  was  locating  active  enemy  batteries 
from  his  balloon  and  was  attacked  several  times  by 
enemy  planes,  but  refused  to  descend  until  one  had 
set  fire  to  the  balloon.  On  September  28,  while  he  was 
on  a  reglage  mission,  five  enemy  planes  fired  at  him. 
He  remained  in  the  basket  until  the  balloon  was  a 
mass  of  flames,  and  one  of  the  enemy  aviators  fol- 
lowed him  to  the  ground  firing  at  him.  Despite  his 


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narrow  escape,  he  immediately  reascended.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  George  R.  Nixon,  wife,  748  South  Har- 
vard Boulevard,  Los  Angeles,  Calif. 

NIXON,  LONNIE  H Captain 

7th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Fossoy,  France,  July  15,  1918  Captain 
Nixon  fearlessly  led  a  counterattack  through  an  in- 
tense barrage,  inspiring  his  men  to  success  by  his 
personal  example.  He  was  seriously  wounded  while 
in  the  performance  of  this  act.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
L.  H.  Nixon,  wife,  Merkel,  Texas. 

NIXON,  WILLIAM  J Private 

Sanitary  Detachment,  lllth  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Fismette, 
France,  August  10-13,  1918.  Seeing  five  of  our  men 
lying  wounded  on  the  enemy  side  of  the  street  in  the 
town  of  Fismette,  Private  Nixon  voluntarily  at- 
tempted the  rescue  of  them,  despite  the  fact  that 
the  enemy  was  pouring  a  deluge  of  machine-gun  fire 
on  the  location.  He  organized  a  counterattacking 
force  and  repeatedly  exposed  himself  in  attacking 
the  nest,  finally  succeeding  in  his  mission  of  rescu- 
ing the  wounded.  Home  address,  William  Nixon, 
father,  2324  Waverly  Street,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

NOBLE,  ALFRED  H.  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Company  K,  6th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C  In  the 
Bois  de  Belleau,  France,  June  6-8,  1918,  he  was  con- 
spicuous for  his  judgment  and  personal  courage  in 
handling  his  company  in  attacks  against  superior 
numbers  in  strongly  fortified  machine-gun-positions. 
His  fortitude  and  initiative  enabled  his  command 
each  time  to  achieve  success.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
J.  W.  Stowell,  sister,  Federalsburg,  Md. 

NOBLE,  CLARENCE  G.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  128th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Gilles,  France,  August  3, 
1918.  Lieutenant  Noble  voluntarily  exposed  him- 
self to  heavy  shell  fire  in  placing  his  men  under  cov- 
er during  a  heavy  bombardment.  While  assisting  a 
wounded  soldier  he  was  struck  by  a  shell  and  killed. 
Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Wilhelmina  B.  Noble,  mother, 
1026  South  Webster  Avenue,  Green  Bay,  Wis. 

NOBLE,  EARL  S Corporal 

Deceased.  Company  D,  16th  Infantry.  For  ex» 
traordinary  heroism  in  action  near  the  Forest  of  Ar- 
gonne,  France,  October  9,  1918  After  four  mem- 
bers of  his  automatic  rifle  squad  had  become  casual- 
ties in  an  effort  to  get  their  automatic  rifle  into  ac- 
tion against  a  machine-gun  nest,  Corporal  Noble 
fearlessly  exposed  himself,  set  up  the  rifle,  and  si- 
lenced the  machine  gun  just  as  another  enemy  ma- 
chine gun  on  the  flank  opened  fire  and  killed  him. 
Next  of  kin.  Dr.  G.  R.  Gregg,  grandfather,  Bird 
City,  Kans. 

NOBLE,  GEORGE  B.  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
168th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  east  of  Sergy,  northeast  of  Chateau-Thierry, 
France,  July  28,  1918.  He  gave  proof  of  unhesitat- 
ing devotion  and  energy  during  the  offensive  opera- 
tions of  Sergy,  brilliantly  leading  his  platoon  to  the 
assault  in  disregard  of  all  danger.  While  charged 
with  the  support  and  protection  of  a  reconnaissance 
in  No  Man's  Land  he  gave  the  best  example  of  calm- 
ness, decision,  and  courage  under  intense  machine- 
gun  fire.  Wounded  in  this  action,  he  refused  to  be 
evacuated  and  remained  in  command  of  his  platoon 
until  ordered  off  the  field  by  his  major.  Home  ad- 
dress Madison,  Wis. 

NOEL,  HENRY  M.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
103d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion east  of  Belleau  Woods,  France,  July  20,  1918. 
Discovering  a  German  machine-gun  nest  which  was 
inflicting  severe  damage  upon  his  battalion,  he  led 
12  men  to  the  right  flank  of  the  nest  and  charged  it 


up  a  steep  hill  under  fire  from  other  guns.  He  and 
his  men  wiped  out  this  center  of  resistance  and  made 
possible  the  advance  of  his  company.  Although 
wounded  himself,  he  personally  took  command  of 
large  numbers  of  men  of  the  company,  after  his  cap- 
tain and  other  platoon  commanders  had  been  killed 
or  wounded,  and  advanced  with  them  to  the  com- 
pany's objective  and  held  it.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Lena  B.  Noel,  4511  McPherson  Avenue,  St.  Louis, 
Mo. 

NOLAN,  DENNIS  E.  .  .  Brigadier  General 
55th  Infantry  Brigade.  For  extraordinary  hero- 
ism in  action  near  Apremont,  France,  October  1, 
1918.  While  the  enemy  was  preparing  a  counter- 
attack, which  they  preceded  by  a  terrific  barrage, 
General  Nolan  made  his  way  into  the  town  of  Apre- 
mont and  personally  directed  the  movements  of  his 
tanks  under  a  most  harassing  fire  of  enemy  machine- 
guns,  rifles,  and  artillery.  His  indomitable  courage 
and  coolness  so  inspired  his  forces  that  about  400  of 
our  troops  repulsed  an  enemy  attack  of  two  German 
regiments.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Dennis  E.  Nolan, 
The  Dupont,  Washington,  D.  C. 


NOLAN,  VINCENT  A. 


Pharmacist's  Mate 


U.  S.  N.,  attached  to  Company  E,  2d  Battalion, 
5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For  extraordinary  hero- 
ism in  action  near  St.  Etienne,  France,  October  5-9, 
1918.  During  the  operations  at  Blanc  Mont  Ridge, 
Pharmacist's  Mate  Nolan  repeatedly  went  through 
intense  machine-gun  and  shell  fire  to  administer 
first  aid  to  officers  and  soldiers  who  were  wounded 
and  lying  in  exposed  positions.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Lettie  O'Connor,  sister,  Seattle,  Wash. 

NOLTE,  WILLIAM  V.  

.  .  .  Hospital  Apprentice  (First  Class) 
U.  S.  N.,  attached  to  5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Blanc 
Mont,  October  4,  1918.  Apprentice  Nolte  rendered 
exceptional  assistance  to  his  wounded  comrades  by 
continually  giving  first  aid  to  them  under  machine- 
gun  fire.  Home  address,  Lillie  B.  Houser,  mother, 
1402  North  Broadway,  St.  Louis,  Mo. 

NORRIS,  ELMER  C Private 

Battery  E,  107th  Field  Artillery.  For  extraordi- 
nary heroism  in  action  near  Fismes,  France,  August 
28,  1918.  Although  severely  burned  by  gas,  he  re- 
fused to  be  evacuated,  voluntarily  remaining  on 
duty  for  two  days,  repairing  telephone  connections 
day  and  night  over  shell  swept  areas  from  the  bat- 
tery position  to  the  observation  post.  He  worked 
faithfully,  maintaining  adequate  telephone  service 
until  ordered  to  the  rear.  Home  address,  Edward 
Norris,  father,  Woodafield,  Ohio. 

NORRIS,  RAVEE Major 

167th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Landres-et-St.  Georges,  France,  Octo- 
ber 14-16,  1918.  During  the  attack  on  the  Cote  de 
Chatillon,  Major  Norris  personally  led  his  battalion 
through  the  intense  artillery  and  machine-gun  fire. 
Although  the  attack  led  through  a  dense  forest,  he 
maneuvered  his  battalion  with  such  success  that 
liaison  was  maintained  at  all  times  between  the 
units  of  his  command  and  with  the  units  of  the  right 
and  left  flanks,  and  a  successful  attack  made  upon  a 
position  considered  almost  impregnable.  He  was 
wounded  during  this  attack.  Home  address,  J.  A. 
Norris,  brother,  Luthersville,  Ga. 

NORRIS,  SIGBERT  A.  G.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Aviation  Section,  observer,  llth  Aero  Squadron. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Dun-sur- 
Meuse,  France,  September  26,  1918.  Deeming  it 
impossible  to  catch  their  own  formation,  Lieutenant 
Norris,  with  Lieutenant  William  Wiring,  pilot,  at- 
tached themselves  to  a  formation  from  the  20th 
Squadron  and  engaged  in  a  35-minute  fight  with  30 
enemy  aircraft.  Five  of  the  20th  Squadron  were 


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lost  and  the  observer  of  one  of  the  remaining  planes 
seriously  wounded.  The  wounded  man  had  fallen 
in  a  position  which  had  made  the  control  of  the  ma- 
chine difficult.  Lieutenant  Norris  immediately  mo- 
tioned for  his  pilot  to  take  a  position  between  the 
enemy  formation  and  the  crippled  companion,  in 
order  to  protect  it  and  continued  to  fight  off  the  en- 
emy planes  until  our  lines  were  crossed.  Home  ad- 
dress, C.  R.  Freeman,  friend,  489  Fifth  Avenue, 
New  York  City. 

NORRIS,  STEVE  G Sergeant 

Company  G,  364th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Very,  France,  September  26, 
1918.  Sergeant  Norris  voluntarily  preceded  his 
company  in  searching  woods  for  the  purpose  of  lo- 
cating enemy  snipers,  who  were  causing  numerous 
casualties.  He  also  made  numerous  trips  under  ar- 
tillery and  machine-gun  fire  to  maintain  liaison  with 
adjacent  units.  When  his  company  was  making  its 
first  advance  under  heavy  shell  fire  this  soldier,  then 
a  corporal,  took  the  place  of  a  rifle  sergeant's  sec- 
tion and  kept  this  unit  intact  during  the  advance. 
Home  address,  Mary  G.  Boniris,  Ahladocabas, 
Greece. 

NORSTRAND,  CARL  J.  .  .  Sergeant  Major 
1st  Battalion,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  At 
Chateau-Thierry,  France,  June  6,  1918,  when  his 
presence  was  not  demanded  in  the  performance  of 
the  normal  duties  of  his  office,  he  volunteered  to 
rescue  wounded  men  from  a  field  swept  by  machine- 
gun  fire,  and  continued  this  heroic  work  with  the 
aid  of  other  volunteers  until  all  had  been  recovered. 
Home  address,  Henry  P.  Norstrand,  brother,  60 
South  Manning  Boulevard,  Albany,  N.  Y. 

NORTON,  EARL  D Private 

Company  H,  9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Vaux,  France,  July  1,  1918. 
While  Private  Norton,  an  automatic  rifle  gunner, 
was  advancing  during  the  attack,  a  shell  fragment 
struck  a  bag  of  hand  grenades  which  he  was  carry- 
ing on  his  hip,  resulting  in  an  explosion  which  shat- 
tered his  left  leg.  Despite  this  severe  wound,  he 
crawled  forward  toward  a  shell  hole,  where  the  re- 
mainder of  his  squad  had  taken  refuge  and,  with  his 
remaining  strength,  threw  his  automatic  rifle  to  the 
men  in  the  shell  hole.  His  injuries  necessitated  the 
amputation  of  his  leg.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Robert 
Norton,  mother,  117  Whitefield  Street,  Guilford, 
Conn. 

NORTON,  EVERETTE  C.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Machine  Gun  Company,  139th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Cheppy,  France, 
September  27,  1918.  After  being  wounded  by  a  ma- 
chine-gun bullet,  Private  Norton  refused  to  be 
evacuated  to  the  rear,  but  continued  in  his  duties 
for  two  days  thereafter,  and  only  stopped  when 
weakened  by  the  loss  of  blood.  Home  address,  Jo- 
seph Clarence  Norton,  Moran,  Kans. 

NORTON,  FRANK  B Sergeant 

Company  M,  328th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Cornay,  France,  October  P-10, 
1918.  After  fighting  for  six  hours,  he  volunteered 
to  accompany  15  other  soldiers  and  an  officer  on  a 
night  patrol  of  Cornay,  which  was  held  by  many 
enemy  machine-gun  posts.  The  party  worked  from 
11  o'clock  at  night  till  next  morning,  clearing  build- 
ings and  dugouts  of  the  enemy,  capturm**  60  pris 
oners  and  two  machine  guns.  With  six  others,  Ser- 
geant Norton  volunteered  and  entered  a  dugout 
where  23  prisoners  were  captured.  He  was  wound- 
ed while  leaving  the  town,  but  he  refused  to  go  to 
the  aid  station  until  the  prisoners  had  been  delivered 
at  brigade  headquarters.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Mar- 
garet E.  Norton,  wife,  4017  Third  Avenue,  Altoona, 
Pa. 


NORTON,  FRED  W.  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  27th  Aero  Squadron.  For  extraordi- 
nary heroism  in  action  in  the  Toul  sector,  France, 
on  July  2,  1918.  Lieutenant  Norton,  as  flight  com- 
mander, led  a  patrol  of  eight  machines,  the  first 
large  American  formation  to  encounter  a  large  Ger- 
man patrol.  His  command  gave  battle  to  nine  en- 
emy battle  planes  driven  by  some  of  the  leading 
aces  of  the  German  Army.  Although  both  of  his 
guns  jammed  at  the  beginning  of  the  fight and  were 
therefore  useless,  he  stayed  with  the  formation,  skill- 
fully maneuvering  his  machine  to  the  best  advan- 
tage. He  was  attacked  by  enemy  planes  at  four 
different  times,  but  skillfully  avoided  them  or  dived 
at  them.  His  continued  presence  was  a  great  moral 
help  to  his  comrades,  who  destroyed  two  of  the  en- 
emy planes.  On  July  23,  1918,  this  officer  died  of 
wounds  received  in  action  July  20,  1918.  Next  of 
kin,  Mrs.  Margaret  E.  Norton,  wife,  4017  Third 
Avenue,  Altoona,  Pa. 

NORTON,  JAMES  A Wagoner 

Company  A,  107th  Ammunition  Train.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Juvigny,  north 
of  Soissons,  France,  September  4,  1918.  During  a 
heavy  enemy  bombardment  a  shell  burst  near  two 
ammunition  trucks  that  were  being  unloaded  at  a 
dump,  blowing  up  one  truck  and  setting  fire  to  the 
other.  Disregarding  the  warning  of  bystanders, 
Wagoner  Norton  rushed  forward,  threw  off  the 
burning  cushions  and  cover  on  the  truck  and  backed 
it  to  a  place  of  safety.  His  conspicuous  bravery  was 
the  means  of  saving  a  large  quantity  of  ammunition. 
Home  address,  James  Norton,  father,  Columbia, 

5.  D 

NORTON,  JOHN  H Captain 

Deceased.  47th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Sergy,  France,  July  29-30,  1918. 
When  the  company  on  the  left  of  his  own  had  fallen 
back,  leaving  a  gap  through  which  the  enemy  was 
approaching  for  a  counterattack,  Captain  Norton, 
with  the  remnants  of  two  squads,  formed  an  auto- 
matic rifle  post  and  successfully  covered  the  with- 
drawal of  the  remainder  of  his  command  to  a  strong- 
er line  of  resistance.  Though  his  small  group  was 
almost  annihilated  by  hostile  fire,  he  held  this  posi- 
tion until  the  arrival  of  reinforcements,  inflicting 
heavy  losses  on  the  enemy.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Paul 
J.  Norton,  mother,  113  School  Street,  Springfield, 
Mass. 

NORTON,  JOHN  W Sergeant 

Company  I,  29th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Thibault,  France,  August 

6,  1918.    While  leading  his  platoon  toward  the  Vesle 
River,  Sergeant  Norton  encountered  extreme  ma- 
chine-gun fire.    Exposing  himself  to  determine  the 
exact  location  from  which  this  fire  was  being  made, 
he  was  seriously  wounded,  but  he  continued  to  di- 
rect the  fire  of  his  men,  even  after  he  was  no  longer 
able  to  move  with  them.     His  action  greatly  aided 
his  platoon  to  advance  and  join  the  remainder  of  the 
company.     Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary  E.  Magee, 
sister,  105  Darling  Street,  Central  Falls,  R.  I. 

NORTON,  MAX Private 

Medical  Department,  108th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Ronssoy,  France, 
September  29,  1918.  Private  Norton,  on  his  own 
initiative,  went  forward  twice  in  advance  of  the 
front  line,  bringing  in  wounded  under  heavy  shell 
and  machine-gun  fire.  Home  address,  Mrs.  H.  A. 
Norton,  410  Cambridge  Avenue,  Buffalo,  N.  Y. 

NORTON,  ROBERT  WILLIAM  .  .  Captain 
39th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Cunel,  France,  October  11,  1918  During 
the  action  in  the  Bois  De  Foret,  Captain  Norton, 
with  another  officer,  braved  the  hazardous  fire  by 
going  out  into  No  Man's  Land  and  capturing  20 


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Germans  at  the  point  of  his  pistol.  Although  he 
lost  two  of  the  enemy  during  the  encounter,  he  per- 
sonally conducted  the  remaining  back  to  our  lines. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary  B.  Neeman,  East  Bloom- 
field.  N.  Y. 

NORTON,  WILLIAM  .....  Sergeant 
Company  I,  18th  Infantry.  Finding  himself  in  a 
dugout  surrounded  by  Germans,  and  in  which  a 
hand  grenade  had  been  thrown,  he  refused  to  sur- 
render, made  a  bold  dash  outside,  killed  one  of  his 
assailants,  put  the  others  to  flight,  and  resumed  his 
duty  with  his  company.  Home  address,  Mrs.  E.  J. 
Norton,  mother,  Sitka,  Wis. 

NORWAT,  ARTHUR  .....  Sergeant 
Deceased.  Company  M,  308th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Revillon, 
France,  September  14-15,  1918.  On  September  14 
Sergeant  Norwat  advanced  ahead  of  his  company, 
and  with  an  automatic  rifle  single-handed  silenced 
an  enemy  machine-gun  nest,  capturing  the  gunner. 
On  the  following  day  after  having  assumed  com- 
mand, because  of  the  fact  that  all  officers  had  be- 
come casualties,  he  assembled  13  men  and  led  them 


in  a  charge  against  superior  forces  of  the  enemy, 
capturing  a  trench  which  shortly  before  had  b 


,  re- 
been 

taken  by  the  enemy.  For  the  following  act  of  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Moulin  De 
L'Homme  Mort,  France,  October  7,  1918,  Sergeant 
Norwat  is  awarded  a  bar,  to  be  worn  with  the  dis- 
tinguished-service cross:  When  enemy  machine- 
gun  fire  had  checked  his  attempt  to  reach  compan- 
ies which  had  been  surrounded  by  the  enemy,  Ser- 
geant Norwat  sprang  upon  the  parapet,  in  full  view 
of  the  enemy,  and  opened  fire  with  an  automatic 
rifle.  He  continued  with  this  heroic  work  until  he 
fell  mortally  wounded.  Next  of  kin,  Alfred  Norwat, 
brother,  37  Stagg  Street,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 

NOTTINGHAM,  MARSH  W.  .  .  Corporal 
Deceased.  Headquarters  Company,  76th  Field 
Artillery.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Roncheres,  France,  July  30,  1918.  Corporal  Not- 
tingham volunteered  and  carried  messages  through 
the  intense  shelling  before  telephone  communication 
was  established.  While  leading  a  party  to  an  ob- 
servation post,  Corporal  Nottingham  was  killed  by 
shell  fire.  Next  of  kin,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  Otis  W.  Not- 
tingham, father  and  mother.  823  Reba  Place, 
Evanston,  111. 

NOURSE,  WILLIAM  H  .....  Sergeant 
Company  C,  103d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bouresches,  France,  July  20, 
1918.  Being  on  special  duty,  Sergeant  Nourse  fol- 
lowed his  company  in  the  attack.  Upon  discover- 
ing a  strong  machine-gun  nest  pouring  a  destructive 
fire  into  the  second  wave  of  his  battalion,  Sergeant 
Nourse,  sending  two  men  to  the  flanks,  advanced 
alone,  rushed  and  cleaned  out  the  nests  with  hand 
grenades  and  bayonet.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Lyolia 
A.  Nourse,  46  Cottage  Street,  Hyde  Park,  Mass. 

NOWAK,  JOHN  M  ......        Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  K,  127th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Fismes, 
France,  August  4,  1918.  After  being  severely 
wounded  Sergeant  Nowak  refused  to  go  to  the  rear 
for  first  aid,  but  bravely  continued  in  the  advance. 
While  he  was  helping  to  reform  his  company  under 
a  heavy  machine-gun  barrage  shortly  afterwards  he 
was  killed.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  John  M.  Nowak, 
wife,  884  Warren  Avenue,  Milwaukee,  Wis. 

NOWLIN,  GEORGE  A.  .  .  First  Sergeant 
Battery  E,  42d  Artillery,  Coast  Artillery  Corps. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Suippes, 
France,  July  15,  1918.  This  soldier  displayed  great 
bravery  and  devotion  to  duty  during  the  action  of 
his  battery  at  the  opening  of  the  German  attack  at 


Suippes.  The  firing  position  was  under  heavy  fire, 
and  the  members  of  the  battery  widely  separated 
when  orders  to  fire  were  received  by  his  battery.  He 
personally  succeeded  in  quickly  organizing  the  fir- 
ing section  at  their  posts.  On  several  occasions  he 
carried  severely  wounded  infantrymen  long  distan- 
ces to  dressing  stations.  He  assisted  in  repairing 
damage  to  exposed  telephone  lines  under  heavy 
shrapnel  fire,  and  with  his  battery  was  the  last  man 
to  leave  the  firing  position.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Gallic  Nowlin,  wife,  Route  3,  Cosby,  Tenn. 

NO  YES,  STEPHEN  H Captain 

Pilot,  Air  Service,  12th  Aero  Squadron.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Chatel  Chehery, 
France,  October  15,  1918.  He  volunteered  under 
the  most  adverse  weather  conditions  to  stake  the 
advance  lines  of  the  82d  Division.  Disregarding 
the  fact  that  darkness  would  set  in  before  he  and  his 
observer  could  complete  their  mission,  and  at  the 
extremely  low  altitude  of  150  feet,  he  proceeded 
amid  heavy  antiaircraft  and  ground  machine-gun 
fire  until  the  necessary  information  was  secured. 
On  the  return,  due  to  darkness,  he  was  forced  to 
land  on  a  shell-torn  field  and  proceeded  on  foot  to 
headquarters  with  valuable  information.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  B.  Noyes,  mother,  15  Francis  Street, 
Newport,  R.  I. 

NUBEL,  HERMAN Corporal 

Company  L,  307th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Pierremont,  France,  No- 
vember 4,  1918.  He  advanced  under  heavy  ma- 
chine-gun fire  to  a  position  on  the  flank  of  his  com- 
pany's sector,  located  a  machine-gun  nest  and  open- 
ed fire  on  it.  He  remained  in  this  position  in  the 
face  of  fire  from  a  one-pounder  gun.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  A.  Nuhel,  mother,  116  Ivy  Street,  Elmhurst, 
Long  Island,  N.  Y. 

NUTT,  ALAN     .      .      .      .  First  Lieutenant 

Deceased.  Pilot,  Air  Service,  94th  Aero  Squad- 
ron. For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Forges,  France,  September  26,  1918.  While  on  a 
patrol  he  encountered  and  attacked  unhesitatingly 
eight  Fokker  planes.  After  a  few  minutes  of  severe 
fighting,  during  which  he  displayed  indomitable 
courage  and  determination,  this  officer  shot  down 
one  of  the  enemy  planes.  Totally  surrounded,  out- 
numbered, and  without  a  thought  of  escape,  he  con- 
tinued the  attack  until  he  was  shot  down  in  flames 
near  Drillancourt.  Next  of  kin,  Robert  H.  Nutt, 
Cliffside,  N.  J. 

NUTTING,  LESTER  H.  .  .  .  Private 
Deceased.  96th  Company,  6th  Regiment,  U.  S. 
M.  C.  For  extraordinry  heroism  in  action  near 
Thiaucourt,  France,  September  15,  1918.  Private 
Nutting  voluntarily  advanced  200  yards  beyond  the 
front  lines  to  locate  enemy  machine-gun  nests,  sig- 
naling back  their  positions  to  the  other  members  of 
his  detachment,  who  immediately  destroyed  them. 
Private  Nutting  was  killed  in  returning  to  our  lines. 
Next  of  kin,  Robert  H.  Nutting,  father,  Rupert, 
Idaho. 

NYE,  WILL  W First  Lieutenant 

116th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Samogneux,  France,  October  15,  1918. 
Lieutenant  Nye  advanced  without  assistance  upon 
a  machine-gun  nest  and  drove  the  crew  from  the 
gun.  Home  address,  H.  W.  Nye,  father,  Radford, 

OBENOUR,  GEORGE  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  A,  30th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Crezancy,  France,  July  15, 
1918.  Three  times  under  terrific  enemy  fire,  Private 
Obenour  carried  messages  to  battalion  and  regimen- 
tal headquarters.  After  the  company  had  with- 
drawn, Private  Obenour  voluntarily  returned  to  the 
position  his  company  had  held  and  throughout  the 


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night  assisted  in  evacuating  the  wounded.     Home 
address,  Jacob  Obenour,  father,  Martinsburg,  Pa. 

O'BRIEN,  CHARLES  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  306th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Le  Cendriere  woods,  near  the 
Aisne  Canal,  September  6,  1918.  Lieutenant  O'- 
Brien led  his  platoon  forward  toward  the  Le  Cen- 
driere woods  under  heavy  shell  fire.  When  wound- 
ed in  the  left  leg,  one  of  his  men  urged  him  to  stop 
and  have  the  wound  dressed.  He  answered,  "Never 
mind  that;  they  can't  stop  us,"  and  led  his  platoon 
through  the  woods  to  the  bank  of  the  Aisne  Canal, 
where,  while  placing  his  men  in  position,  he  was 
struck  again  and  killed.  His  dauntless  courage  pre- 
sented an  inspiring  example  to  the  men  of  his  pla- 
toon. Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  M.  O'Brien,  mother,  44 
North  Main  Street.  WilkesBarre,  Pa. 

O'BRIEN,  CORNELIUS  J.  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Company  E,  2d  Engineers.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Villesavoye,  France,  August 
11,  1918.  While  engaged  on  the  construction  of  a 
bridge  over  the  Valle  River,  he  voluntarily  left  shel- 
ter during  intense  fire  and  carried  one  of  his  wound- 
ed officers  through  a  heavy  machine-gun  and  artil- 
lery barrage  to  a  dressing  station.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Kate  Mullins  O'Brien,  mother,  Churchill,  In- 
nistymon,  County  Clare,  Ireland. 

O'BRIEN,  JOHN  J Sergeant 

Company  D,  2d  Engineers.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne-a-Arnes,  France, 
October  5-7,  1918.  Advancing  ahead  of  the  infantry, 
Sergeant  O'Brien  made  several  reconnaissances  of 
the  town  of  St.  Etienne-a-Arnes ;  and,  in  spite  of  the 
danger  exposed  to  machine-gun  and  artillery  fire  of 
our  own  and  enemy  guns,  he  procured  and  returned 
with  valuable  information.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Mary  O'Brien,  mother,  409  Porter  Avenue,  Buffalo, 
N.Y. 

O'BRIEN,  THOMAS  A Sergeant 

Company  A,  325th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  east  of  St.  Juvin,  France,  October 
16,  1918.  Sergeant  O'Brien  assumed  command  of 
his  platoon  and  successfully  led  it  forward  until  it 
was  held  up  by  severe  enemy  machine-gun  fire.  He 
then  went  forward  himself  and  silenced  the  hostile 
machine  gun  with  hand  grenades,  being  wounded  in 
the  performance  of  this  gallant  act.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Thomas  O'Brien,  mother,  1100  Cantrell  Street, 
Philadelphia,  Pa. 

O'BRIEN,  W.  H.  J.  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Medical  Corps,  76th  Field  Artillery  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  la  Trinite  Ferme, 
France,  July  14-15,  1918.  During  the  entire  night 
of  July  14-15  and  throughout  the  following  day 
Lieutenant  O'Brien  was  continually  exposed  to  high 
explosives  and  gas  shells  in  caring  for  the  wounded, 
even  after  he  had  been  painfully  wounded  by  the 
fragment  of  a  shell.  Home  address,  Thomas  O'- 
Brien, father,  42  Dwight  Street,  New  Haven,  Conn. 

O'CONNELL,  ALBERT  L.  .  .  .  Private 
Battery  C,  60th  Artillery,  C.  A.  C.  For  extraor- 
dinary heroism  in  action  near  Montblainville, 
France,  October  4,  1918.  In  an  effort  to  rescue  a 
comrade  who  had  been  severely  wounded,  Private 
O'Connell  ran  with  a  litter  into  an  area  under  heavy 
shell  fire.  He  succeeded  in  getting  the  wounded 
soldier  on  the  litter,  but  before  he  could  carry  him 
out  of  danger,  another  shell  burst  directly  under  the 
litter,  killing  the  wounded  soldier  and  severely 
wounding  Private  O'Connell.  Home  address,  Mary 
O'Connell,  mother,  R.  F.  D.  3,  Battle  Creek,  Mich. 

O'CONNELL,  MICHAEL     ....    Corporal 

Deceased.     Company  D,    101st  Infantry.     For 

extraordinary    heroism    in    action    near    Epieds, 


France,  July  23,  1918.  Corporal  O'Connell,  Ser- 
geant Simeon  L.  Nickerson,  and  Private  Thomas 
Ryan  volunteered  to  cross  an  open  field  in  front  of 
their  company  in  order  to  ascertain  the  location  of 
enemy  machine-guns.  While  engaged  in  this  cour- 
ageous enterprise  they  were  shot  and  killed.  The 
heroic  self-sacrifice  of  these  three  men  saved  the 
lives  of  many  of  their  comrades,  who  would  have 
been  killed  had  the  company  attempted  to  make  the 
advance  as  a  whole.  Next  of  kin,  Martin  O.  O'Con- 
nell, brother,  79  Caroline  Avenue,  Jamaica  Plain, 
Mass. 

O'CONNOR,  DANIEL Sergeant 

Company  C,  101st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  north  of  Verdun,  France,  October 
27,  1918.  Encountering  strong  machine-gun  nests 
while  leading  his  platoon  forward,  Sergeant  O'Con- 
nor ordered  his  men  to  take  cover  while  he  advanced 
alone,  flanked  the  nest,  and  killed  two  of  the  enemy 
gunners,  thereby  enabling  his  platoon  to  resume  the 
advance.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Margaret  O'Connor, 
mother,  150  Spencer  Street,  Dorchester,  Mass. 

O'CONNOR,  HARRY  GROVER  .  .  Sergeant 
Headquarters  detachment,  78th  Division.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Saint  Juvin, 
France,  October  15,  1918.  Sergeant  O'Connor  vol- 
unteered and  went  from  his  division  headquarters 
to  one  of  the  regiments  in  line  to  obtain  much  need- 
ed information  and  arrange  for  liaison.  He  covered 
the  distance  of  six  kilometers  through  shell  fire  three 
times  before  the  unit  was  found  and  while  returning 
with  the  information  was  seriously  wounded  by  a 
shell  which  mortally  wounded  two  companions.  He 
gave  water  and  first  aid  to  the  two  men  and  dragged 
himself  down  the  road  until  he  met  a  soldier  whom 
he  sent  for  an  ambulance.  After  reaching  the  hos- 
pital and  having  his  wounds  dressed,  he  left  the  hos- 
pital without  the  knowledge  of  the  attendants  and 
delivered  the  information  to  his  division  headquar- 
ters in  person.  Home  address,  Thomas  O'Connor, 
father,  Wayland,  N.  Y. 

O'CONNOR,  JAMES  J Corporal 

Company  I,  165th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Landres,  France,  October  14, 
1918.  After  his  entire  squad  had  been  either  killed 
or  wounded  while  attacking  an  enemy  machine-gun 
nest,  Corporal  O'Connor  continued  the  combat 
single  handed  and,  having  killed  three  of  the  enemy, 
silenced  their  machine-gun  which  was  enfilading  his 
battalion.  He  then  carried  three  of  his  comrades 
from  their  exposed  positions  to  safety.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Catherine  O'Connor,  Milltown  Malbay, 
County  Clare,  Ireland. 

O'CONNOR,  THOMAS  P Private 

Deceased.  Company  C,  165th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Villers-sur- 
Fere,  France,  July  31,  1918.  After  his  platoon  had 
moved  from  an  open  field  in  the  cover  of  the  wood  he 
returned  to  the  field  under  heavy  machine-gun  fire 
to  rescue  a  wounded  comrade  and  waa  killed  at  the 
side  of  the  man  he  tried  to  save.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs. 
J.  Fitzpatrick,  337  East  Twenty-second  Street,  New 
York  City. 

O'DANIEL,  JOHN  W.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
llth  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Bois  St.  Claude,  in  the  St.  Mihiel  salient, 
September  12,  1918.  After  being  severely  wounded 
in  the  head  early  in  the  action  he  continued  in  com- 
mand of  his  platoon,  leading  his  men  for  several 
hours  until  forced  to  give  in  to  complete  physical  ex- 
haustion, thus  displaying  most  exceptional  courage, 
determination,  and  devotion  to  duty.  Home  ad- 
dress, A.  H.  O'Daniel,  Ashland,  Del. 

O'DELL,  EDGAR  H Private 

Company  K,  137th  Infantry.    For  extraordinary 


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heroism  in  action  at  Varennes,  France,  September 
26,  1918.  In  the  face  of  heavy  machine-gun  fire,  he 
entered  a  building  alone  and  captured  16  prisoners 
and  four  machine-guns.  He  used  an  automatic  rifle 
and  hand  grenades,  during  his  advance  to  the  build- 
ing, fire  from  which  was  checking  our  advance. 
Home  address,  Robert  O'Dell,  Oakfield,  Maine. 

ODENWALD,  WILLIAM  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  M,  328th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Cornay,  France,  October  9-10, 
1918.  After  fighting  for  six  hours,  Private  Oden- 
wald  volunteered  to  accompany  15  other  soldiers 
and  an  officer  on  a  night  patrol  of  Cornay,  which  was 
held  by  many  enemy  machine-gun  posts.  The  party 
worked  from  11  o'clock  at  night  until  the  next  morn- 
ing at  clearing  buildings  and  dugouts  of  the  enemy, 
capturing  65  prisoners  and  two  machine-guns.  With 
six  others,  Private  Odenwald  volunteered  and  en- 
tered a  dugout,  where  23  prisoners  were  captured. 
He  was  wounded  while  leaving  the  town,  but  he  re- 
fused to  go  to  the  aid  station  until  the  prisoners  had 
been  delivered  at  brigade  headquarters.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Anna  Odenwald,  mother,  1813  Second 
Avenue,  New  York  City. 

O'DONNELL,  PAUL  J.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  Infantry,  96th  Aero  Squadron.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Dun-sur- 
Meuse,  France,  September  26,  1918.  His  forma- 
tion was  attacked  while  flying  to  bomb  Dun-sur- 
Meuse  by  seven  enemy  planes.  With  the  first 
spurt  of  enemy  fire  he  was  fatally  wounded.  With 
his  last  strength  he  opened  a  deliberate  and  destruc- 
tive fire  on  one  of  the  enemy  planes,  driving  it  down 
out  of  control.  He  died  before  his  antagonist 
struck  the  ground.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Adie  O'Don- 
nell,  mother,  1116  G  Street,  Southeast,  Washing- 
ton, D.  C. 

OFFINGER,  EARL  C Captain 

315th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Nantillois,  France,  September  29,  1918. 
While  leading  his  company,  under  heavy  shell  and 
machine-gun  fire,  Captain  Offinger  received  severe 
arm  wounds.  He  was  obliged  to  return  for  treat- 
ment to  a  first-aid  post,  and  advised  to  go  to  the 
rear.  Refusing,  he  returned  to  his  lines,  reorganiz- 
ed his  company,  and  formed  their  position  before 
being  evacuated.  Home  address,  Christian  Offin- 
ger, father,  Springfield,  Mass. 

O'FLAHERTY,  COLEMAN  F.  .  .  Chaplain 
Deceased.  28th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Very,  France,  October  3, 
1918.  Chaplain  O'Flaherty  displayed  conspicuous 
gallantry  in  administering  to  the  wounded  under 
terrific  fire,  exposing  himself  at  all  times,  to  reach 
their  side  and  give  them  aid.  In  the  performance  of 
this  heroic  work  he  was  killed.  Next  of  kin,  Miss 
Mary  O'Flaherty,  cousin,  Mitchell,  S.  D. 

OGDEN,  GEORGE Corporal 

Company  H,  110th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Montblainville,  France,  Sep- 
tember 27,  and  near  Beslieux,  France,  November 
2-9,  1918  While  acting  as  battalion  scout,  Corporal 
Ogden  succeeded  in  driving  away  the  crews  of  two 
enemy  machine-guns  by  sniping.  Operating  one  of 
these  guns  himself  and  a  sergeant  the  other,  they 
materially  assisted  in  repulsing  an  enemy  counter- 
attack On  another  occasion,  while  leading  a  patrol 
of  ten  men  on  the  Vesle  River,  Corporal  Ogden  suc- 
ceeded in  getting  on  the  flank  of  the  enemy  and  by 
rifle  fire  forced  about  100  to  retreat  from  a  trench  in 
disorder,  inflicting  many  casualties.  Later  he  suc- 
ceeded in  getting  in  the  rear  of  the  enemy  positions, 
remaining  in  hiding  until  night,  and  then  returned 
with  valuable  information  relative  to  the  enemy's 
positions.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Rachel  Ogden,  4081 
Manayunk  Avenue,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 


OGDEN,  IRA  C Captain 

Deceased.  141st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne,  France,  October 
9-10,  1918.  Due  to  casualties  among  field  officers, 
Captain  Ogden  was  placed  in  command  of  the  sup- 
port line.  On  the  afternoon  of  October  10,  an  ad- 
vance was  ordered,  and  Captain  Ogden  requested 
permission  to  accompany  the  front  line.  He  was 
placed  in  command  of  the  front  line  of  the  regiment 
and  advanced  with  it  at  4:30  p.m.  Regardless  of 
personal  danger,  he  crossed  areas  swept  by  machine- 
gun  fire,  and  was  killed  in  action  shortly  after  he  had 
reported  as  having  reached  the  objective.  Next  of 
kin,  Mrs.  Ira  C.  Ogden,  360  Kings  Highway,  San 
Antonio,  Texas. 


OGLE,  EDWARD  W.,  Jr. 


Private 


Company  H,  312th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Grand-Pr^,  France,  October 
18,  1918.  Acting  upon  his  own  initiative,  Private 
Ogle  on  three  different  occasions  risked  his  life  by 
going  in  front  of  his  lines  and  assisting  wounded 
comrades  to  a  place  of  safety.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Catherine  A.  Ogle,  mother,  52  Amphere  Street, 
East  Orange,  N.  J. 

O'HAGAN,  THOMAS  P.  .  .  First  Sergeant 
Company  C,  165th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Landres-et-St.  Georges, 
France,  October  14-15,  1918.  After  successfully 
conducting  a  raiding  patrol  and  returning  safely  to 
his  lines,  Sergeant  O'Hagan  immediately  went  back 
to  the  scene  and,  exposed  to  unusual  machine-gun 
and  artillery  fire,  searched  for  and  carried  to  safety 
a  wounded  man  who  was  lying  100  yards  from  the 
enemy's  wire.  On  the  following  day  he  carried  a 
severely  wounded  comrade  to  safety  across  an  open 
field,  in  spite  of  the  terrific  and  especially  directed 
machine-gun  fire.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Henry 
O'Hagan,  168  Davis  Street,  Belfast,  Ireland. 

OILER,  GEORGE Sergeant 

Company  F,  9th  Infantry.  On  July  1,  1918,  near 
Vaux,  he  volunteered  and  led  a  liaison  patrol 
through  a  thick  woods  known  to  be  strongly  held 
by  enemy  machine-guns.  After  being  severely 
wounded,  he  brought  back  four  prisoners  and  valua- 
ble information.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Katherine 
Oiler,  wife,  Mount  Lick,  W.  Va. 

OKE,  RUSSELL Sergeant 

Company  L,  61st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Chateau  Charmois,  France, 
November  9,  1918.  Disregarding  personal  peril, 
Sergeant  Oke  attacked  and  reduced  a  machine-gun 
nest,  killing  two  of  the  crew  and  driving  the  others 
from  their  guns.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Albert  Oke, 
mother,  Alvinston,  Ontario,  Canada. 

O'KEEFE,  DANIEL  J Corporal 

Company  B,  361st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Epinonville,  France,  Septem- 
ber 27,  1918.  When  half  of  his  platoon  were  on  a 
hillside  under  heavy  machine-gun  and  snipers'  fire, 
he  effectively  covered  the  withdrawal  of  his  detach- 
ment with  his  automatic  rifle.  Home  address,  Mau- 
rice O'Keefe,  father,  919  Noe  Street,  San  Fran- 
cisco, Cal. 

O'KEEFE,  JOHN  J.  .  .  .  First  Sergeant 
Company  M,  131st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  the  Bois  De  Harville,  France, 
November  10,  1918.  After  all  the  officers  of  two  of 
the  companies  of  his  battalion  had  become  casual- 
ties, Sergeant  O'Keefe  rallied  the  men,  who  had  be- 
come disorganized  under  the  machine-gun  fire,  and 
led  them  forward  toward  the  objective,  displaying 
marked  courage  and  leadership.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  H.  O'Keefe,  mother,  10340  Talhoume  Avenue, 
Chicago,  111. 


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O'KEEFE,  THOMAS  J Corporal 

Deceased.  Company  H,  26th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Verdun,  France, 
October  4,  1918.  Corporal  O'Keefe  voluntarily  ad- 
vanced alone  into  the  woods  to  destroy  an  enemy 
machine-gun  nest  and  in  a  single-handed  pistol  6ght 
with  eight  of  the  enemy,  succeeded  in  killing  four 
Germans  before  he  himself  was  killed  in  this  unequal 
combat.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Margaret  Butel, 
mother,  7040  Prairie  Avenue,  Chicago,  111. 

O'KELLY,  GROVER  C Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  G,  6th  Regiment,  U.  S. 
M.  C.  In  the  Bois  de  Belleau,  France,  on  June  6-8, 
1918,  he  displayed  the  greatest  qualities  of  courage 
and  leadership  in  assaults  against  strong  enemy  ma- 
chine-gun positions,  and  was  killed  in  the  perform- 
ance of  this  splendid  duty.  Next  of  kin,  Miss  Hettie 
E.  O'Kelley,  sister,  Commerce,  Ga. 

O'KELLY,  THOMAS Corporal 

Company  C,  165th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Landres-et-St.  Georges, 
France,  October  15,  1918.  Even  after  being  warned 
of  the  danger  of  attempting  to  get  through  the  mur- 
derous fire,  and,  after  he  had  seen  all  the  other  bat- 
talion runners  killed  or  wounded  on  the  same  mis- 
sion, Corporal  O'Kelly  willingly  volunteered  and 
started  with  a  message  to  regimental  headquarters. 
When  he  had  gone  but  a  short  distance,  he  was 
wounded  but  managed  to  reach  his  destination, 
after  which  he  was  taken  to  a  hospital.  Home  ad- 
dress, J.  J.  O'Kelly,  brother,  636  Marquette  Road, 
East,  Chicago,  111. 

OLANSON,  ARTHUR  W Sergeant 

Company  K,  315th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Nantillois,  France,  Septem- 
ber 29,  1918.  Sergeant  Olanson,  with  his  company 
commander,  outflanked  a  machine-gun  nest  which 
was  holding  up  their  advance,  shot  one  German 
non-commissioned  officer  who  tried  to  escape,  and 
captured  two  prisoners,  the  other  occupants  fleeing. 
The  reduction  of  this  machine-gun  nest  made  it  pos- 
sible for  the  flank  of  the  battalion  to  advance.  Home 
address,  Louise  Gabrielson,  friend,  2221  South 
Twenty-third  Street,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

OLDFIELD,  WILLIE  A.  .  .  First  Sergeant 
Company  I,  139th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Charpentry,  France,  Septem- 
ber 26-27,  1918.  Sergeant  Oldfield  was  in  charge  of 
his  platoon  when  it  was  subjected  to  heavy  enemy 
machine-gun  fire,  causing  numerous  casualties.  By 
his  word  and  example  he  held  his  men  in  line  as  a 
unit  until  nightfall,  when  they  intrenched.  Next 
day  when  the  tanks  appeared  he  led  the  charge  upon 
the  machine-guns  which  were  holding  up  the  ad- 
vance. Inspired  by  his  gallantry,  his  men  went  for- 
ward and  cleared  out  the  guns  and  assisted  in  the 
capture  of  Charpentry,  with  many  prisoners.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Anna  Oldfield,  mother,  Canton,  Kan. 

OLDS,  ARTHUR Sergeant 

Company  E,  2d  Battalion,  5th  U.  S.  M.  C.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne, 
France,  October  2-3,  1918.  After  all  the  runners 
had  been  wounded,  Sergeant  Olds  volunteered  to  act 
as  runner,  and  made  several  trips  through  machine- 
gun  and  artillery  fire.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Frank 
Farnum,  mother,  Millington,  Mich. 

O'LEARY,  JOSEPH  A Corporal 

Deceased  Battery  F,  124th  Field  Artillery.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Epinonville, 
France,  October  7,  1918.  He  left  shelter  and  volun- 
teered as  a  stretcher  bearer,  making  frequent  trips 
to  and  from  gun  positions  under  heavy  fire  until  he 
was  killed  by  an  enemy  shell.  Next  of  kin,  Robert 
O'Leary,  brother,  720  North  Seventh  Street,  East 
St.  Louis,  111. 


OLEJNIK,  FRANK     , Corporal 

Company  B,  4th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Gland,  France,  July  21,  1918. 
Assisting  his  platoon  commander  and  one  other  com- 
rade, Corporal  Olejnik  went  forward,  attacking  and 
capturing  an  enemy  machine-gun  and  eight  prison- 
ers. Home  address,  John  Olejnik,  father,  Sobieski, 
Wis. 

OLIPHANT,  DAVID  A.  .  .  .~  .  Sergeant 
Company  A,  7th  Engineers.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Romagne,  France,  October  14, 
1918.  By  his  energy,  initiative,  and  courage,  Ser- 
geant Oliphant  located  several  machine-gun  nests 
and  captured  nine  prisoners  and  an  antitank  gun 
when  sent  put  with  three  other  soldiers  to  locate  the 
enemy  positions.  Next  of  kin,  Miss  Maggie  Lynoh, 
398  East  Front  Street,  Ashland,  Ky. 

OLIVER,  MACK  O Sergeant 

Company  H,  28th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  west  of  the  Meuse,  France,  Octo- 
ber 11,  1918.  After  having  been  severely  wounded 
by  shrapnel,  Sergeant  Oliver  refused  to  leave  the 
lines,  realizing  the  urgent  need  of  men.  After  being 
relieved,  he  walked  to  the  dressing  station,  despite 
his  weakness  from  loss  of  blood,  and  his  painful 
suffering  from  the  wound.  Home  address,  Mack 
Oliver,  father,  Second  and  Shady  Avenues.Winston- 
Salem,  N.  C. 

OLLRICH,  HARRY  J Private 

Deceased.  Company  E,  125th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  during  the  advance 
across  the  River  Ourcq  and  from  Cierges 
to  Fismes,  France,  July  31  to  August  4, 1918.  Many 
times  daily  during  this  advance  Private  Ollrich  dis- 
played an  entire  disregard  of  personal  danger  in  the 
carrying  of  messages  through  enemy  barrages.  Later 
in  the  fighting  near  Fismes,  when  it  became  neces- 
sary to  send  an  important  message  to  the  command- 
ing officer  of  the  battalion,  although  Private  Ollrich 
had  been  on  constant  duty  night  and  day  for  four 
days,  he  attempted  to  deliver  the  message  but  was 
killed  while  crossing  a  shell-swept  zone.  Next  of 
kin,  Henry  Ollrich,  father,  Mt.  Clemens,  Mich. 

OLSEN,  ERIC  S Sergeant 

102d  Infantry.  He  was  a  member  of  a  working 
party  on  the  night  of  February  28,  1918,  well  out  in 
front  of  the  advance  post.  His  party  encountered  a 
violent  barrage  of  the  enemy  which  protected  enemy 
assault  troops.  He  helped  to  fight  off  the  German 
troops,  and  walked  back  and  forth  twice  under  the 
enemy's  and  our  own  barrage  to  collect  his  men. 
When  he  heard  that  his  lieutenant  was  in  trouble, 
he  walked  back  again  to  his  rescue,  where  the  bar- 
rage had  at  first  overtaken  him.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Lena  Olsen,  mother,  472  East  Street,  New 
Britain,  Conn. 

OLSEN,  FRED Sergeant 

Machine-Gun  Company,  264th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Eclisfontaine, 
France,  September  27,  1918.  With  two  other  sol- 
diers, Sergeant  Olsen  volunteered  and  went  300 
yards  beyond  our  outpost  lines,  through  heavy  shell 
fire,  to  bring  in  a  wounded  private  of  his  regiment. 
The  mission  was  promptly  and  successfully  accom- 
plished. Home  address,  John  Olsen,  Box  121,  Gal- 
eta,  Cal. 

OLSEN,  HAROLD Corporal 

Company  K,  327th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  the  Meuse-Argonne  offensive, 
October  9,  1918.  Ass  sted  by  another  soldier,  Cor- 
poral Olsen  crawled  far  in  advance  of  our  lines, 
under  terrific  machine-gun  and  shell  fire,  and 
brought  back  a  severely  wounded  comrade.  Home 
address,  Carl  E.  Olsen,  brother,  56  Robert  Street, 
Attleboro,  Mass. 


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OLSEN,  JOSEPH  E Private 

Company  C,  6th  Machine-Gun  Battalion,  U.  S. 
M.  C.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  St. 
Etienne,  France,  October  3,  1918.  While  his  pla- 
toon was  following  the  advance  of  an  infantry  pla- 
toon, which  had  become  separated,  Private  Olsen 
was  seriously  wounded  in  the  foot  by  machine-gun 
fire.  At  the  edge  of  heavy  brushwood,  a  company 
of  German  infantry  was  encountered;  and  Private 
Olsen,  who  had  been  forced  to  fall  some  distance  be- 
hind, rushed  forward  as  best  he  could  and  set  up  his 
tripod,  acting  as  loader  until  the  enemy  was  re- 
pulsed. Home  address,  Taylor  Olsen,  Rural  Route 
1,  Heyburn.  Idaho. 

OLSEN,  OLAF  S Private 

Company  I,  127th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Juvigny,  France,  August  31, 
1918.  He  was  a  squad  leader  in  the  second  platoon. 
After  reaching  his  objective  he  displayed  extraor- 
dinary qualities  of  leadership  in  organizing  scatter- 
ing squads  of  Company  I  and  placing  them  in  ad- 
vantageous positions  in  spite  of  severe  machine-gun 
fire  and  artillery  bombardment.  His  disregard  of 
danger  and  fine  leadership  were  an  inspiration  to  his 
comrades.  Home  address,  Mrs.  S.  H.  Dahler, 
mother,  1102  Banks  Avenue,  Superior,  Wis. 

OLSON,  JOHN  C Private 

Company  L,  16th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  Fontaine,  France, 
May  11,  1918.  He  displayed  conspicuous  bravery 
by  going  from  the  front  line  to  an  advanced  post  and 
rescuing,  unaided,  a  wounded  comrade  in  the  face 
of  heavy  machine-gun  fire.  Home  address,  Em- 
manuel Olson,  Valparaiso,  Ind. 

OLSON,  MANDEL  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  A,  13th  Machine-Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Cunel,  France, 
October  14,  1918.  Accompanying  another  soldier, 
Private  Olson  left  shelter  and  went  forward  100 
meters  over  territory  swept  by  shells  and  machine- 
gun  fire,  and  carried  a  wounded  man  to  safety. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Ben  Olson,  mother,  1206  Da- 
kota Avenue,  Grand  Forks,  N.  D. 

O'NEAL,  JAMES  LEE Private 

7th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Sierge,  France,  October  5,  1918.  When 
machine-gun  and  rifle  fire  was  so  heavy  that  his 
company  commander  would  not  order  a  runner  out, 
Private  O'Neil  volunteered  and  carried  messages 
from  the  regimental  post  of  command  to  his  com- 
pany, making  numerous  trips  under  heavy  machine- 
gun  and  shell  fire,  during  the  day  and  night.  Next 
of  kin,  James  O'Neil,  father,  7700  South  Broadway, 
St.  Louis,  Mo. 

O'NEAL,  MIKE Sergeant 

Company  C,  8th  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Cierges, 
France,  October  4,  1918.  Having  been  seriously 
wounded  during  an  attack,  Sergeant  O'Neal  re- 
fused to  leave  the  field  until  he  had  led  his  men  to 
cover  and  reestablished  his  guns  for  action,  inspiring 
the  other  members  of  his  platoon  by  his  courage 
and  fortitude.  Home  address,  Chafles  O'Neal, 
father,  622  Illinois  Avenue,  Jeffersonville,  Ind. 

O'NEILL,  FRANK  P  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
101st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Bois  de  St.  Remy,  France,  September  12, 
1918.  When  the  advance  of  his  battalion  was  held 
up  for  nearly  two  hours,  Lieutenant  O'Neill,  with 
four  soldiers,  made  an  attack  on  the  enemy,  and 
although  subjected  to  direct  fire,  succeeded  in 
silencing  two  of  their  machine-guns,  and  enabling 
his  battalion  to  proceed  further.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Julia  F.  O'Neill,  mother,  32  Mill  Street,  Dor- 
chester, Mass. 


O'NEILL,  JAMES  T Private 

1 10th  Ambulance  Company.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Fismes,  France,  August  10, 
1918.  Under  heavy  shell  and  machine-gun  fire,  Pri- 
vate O'Neill  voluntarily  made  five  trips  to  ascertain 
the  condition  of  a  bridge  over  the  Vesle  River  to 
make  sure  that  it  was  safe  for  the  passages  of  am- 
bulances. Later,  when  the  bridge  became  impass- 
able for  vehicles  this  soldier  crossed  the  bridge  on 
foot  and  brought  back  food  and  medical  supplies. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Rosa  O'Neill,  mother,  Alden, 
Pa. 

O'NEILL,  RALPH  A.  ...  First  Lieutenant 
Pilot,  147th  Aero  Squadron,  Air  Service.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Chateau-Thier- 
ry, France,  July  2,  1918.  Lieutenant  O'Neill  and 
four  other  pilots  attacked  12  enemy  battle  planes. 
In  a  violent  battle  within  the  enemy's  lines  they 
brought  down  three  German  planes,  one  of  which 
was  credited  to  Lieutenant  O'Neill.  A  bronze  oak 
leaf,  to  be  worn  with  the  Distinguished  Service 
Cross,  is  awarded  to  Lieutenant  O'Neill  for  the  fol- 
lowing act  of  extraordinary  heroism  in  action:  On 
July  5,  1918,  he  led  three  other  pilots  in  battle 
against  eight  German  pursuit  planes  near  Chateau- 
Thierry,  France.  He  attacked  the  leader,  opening 
fire  at  about  150  yards,  and  closing  up  to  30  yards 
range.  After  a  quick  and  decisive  fight  the  enemy 
aircraft  fell  in  flames.  He  then  turned  on  three 
other  machines  that  were  attacking  him  from  the 
rear  and  brought  one  of  them  down.  The  other  five 
enemy  planes  were  driven  away.  A  second  bronze 
oak  leaf,  to  be  worn,  with  the  Distinguished  Service 
Cross,  is  awarded  Lieutenant  O'Neill  for  the  follow- 
ing act  of  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Fresned,  France,  July  24,  1918:  Lieutenant  O'Neill, 
with  four  other  pilots,  engaged  12  enemy  planes  dis- 
covered hiding  in  the  sun.  Leading  the  way  to  an 
advantageous  position  by  a  series  of  bold  and  skillful 
maneuvers,  Lieutenant  O'Neill  shot  down  the  leader 
of  the  hostile  formation.  The  other  German  planes 
then  closed  in  on  him,  but  he  climbed  to  a  position 
of  vantage  above  them  and  returned  to  the  fight  and 
drove  down  another  plane.  In  this  encounter  he  not 
only  defeated  his  opponents  in  spite  of  overwhelm- 
ing odds  against  him,  but  also  enabled  the  recon- 
naissance plane  to  carry  on  its  work  unmolested. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  R.  L.  O'Neill,  mother,  218 
Sonoita  Street,  Nogales,  Ariz. 

O'NEILL,  WILLIAM Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  H,  165th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  in  the  valley  of 
Suippes,  France,  July  14-16,  1918.  Wounded  by  a 
shell  fragment,  he  returned  to  his  platoon  and  en- 
gaged in  hand-to-hand  fighting  after  having  his 
wound  dressed.  Wounded  two  days  later  by  a  ma- 
chine-gun bullet,  he  again  returned  to  the  firing  line, 
after  receiving  first  aid,  and  led  a  successful  charge 
against  an  enemy  position.  His  personal  heroism 
was  an  inspiration  to  him  men.  He  was  killed  while 
consolidating  a  position  his  platoon  had  just  taken. 
Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Annie  Cotter,  212  East  90th 
Street,  New  York  City. 

OOSTERBANN,  DICK Private 

Company  C,  15th  Machine-Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  in  the  Bois  de 
Rappe,  France,  October  21,  1918.  While  repulsing 
an  enemy  counterattack  in  the  Bois  de  Rappe,  Pri- 
vate Oosterbann,  a  gunner,  was  so  badly  wounded 
that  he  could  no  longer  fire,  but  lay  beside  his  gun 
for  18  hours,  without  medical  attention,  under 
heavy  machine-gun  fire,  encouraging  the  remainder 
of  his  squad  until  the  attack  was  over.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Janette  Oosterbann,  mother,  R.  F.  D. 
2,  Zeeland,  Mich. 

OPIE,  HEIROME  L Major 

116th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Samogneux,  France,  October  15,  1918. 


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Although  painfully  wounded,  Major  Opie  continued 
in  command  of  his  battalion,  successfully  leading  it 
to  its  objective.  During  the  action  Major  Opie  dis- 
played rare  courage  and  valor,  refusing  relief  until 
the  new  objective  was  consolidated.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Heirome  L.  Opie,  Staunton,  Va. 

ORCUTT,  IVER Private 

Company  E,  56th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Preny,  France,  November  1, 
1918.  When  it  was  rumored  that  several  of  the 
front  line  companies  had  been  forced  to  withdraw, 
Private  Orcutt  volunteered  and  went  over  the  entire 
front  during  the  night,  reporting  back  the  exact  lo- 
cation of  each  unit.  His  mission  was  accomplished 
under  shrapnel  fire  and  gas,  but  he  succeeded  where 
many  other  runners  had  failed.  Home  address, 
John  Merrish  Orcutt,  father,  Mazomain,  Wis. 

ORD,  RALPH  EDWARD  ....  Sergeant 
Company  C,  lllth  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  west  of  Fismette,  France,  August 
10,  1918.  Sergeant  Ord,  with  another  soldier,  vol- 
untarily left  a  place  of  safety  and  crawled  through 
heavy  machine-gun  and  shell  fire  to  the  aid  of  a  com- 
rade who  had  fallen  wounded  during  the  withdrawal 
of  their  company  from  an  exposed  position,  carrying 
him  75  yards  across  an  open  area  to  shelter.  Home 
address,  John  A.  Ord,  Dravesburg,  Pa. 

O'ROURKE,  CORNELIUS  .  First  Sergeant 
Company  A,  15th  Machine-Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Vi£ville  en 
Haye,  France,  September  14,  1918.  Seeing  two 
wounded  comrades  lying  exposed  to  heavy  enemy 
machine-gun  and  artillery  fire,  he  went  out  in  dis- 
regard of  all  danger  to  himself  and  brought  them  in, 
one  at  a  time,  to  a  sheltered  place,  thus  inspiring  his 
men  by  his  great  dash  and  courage.  Home  address, 
Miss  O'Rourke,  sister,  45  McDonald  Street,  Glens 
Falls,  N.  Y. 

O'ROURKE,  JAMES  H Private 

Company  D,  311th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Vioville  en  Haye,  France, 
September  26,  1918.  After  being  twice  wounded, 
Private  O'Rourke  captured  two  prisoners  and  took 
them  to  the  battalion  headquarters.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  William  O'Rourke,  mother,  266  Laurel 
Avenue,  Lakewood,  N.  J. 

O'ROURKE,  JOHN  P Private 

Alias  John  T.  Burke.  Deceased.  Medical  De- 
tachment, 9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  hero- 
ism in  action  near  Blanc  Mont  Ridge,  France,  Octo- 
ber 3-9.  1918.  With  utter  disregard  for  his  personal 
safety,  Private  O'Rourke  worked  untiringly  under 
heavy  shell  fire  and  gave  aid  to  the  wounded  He 
lost  his  life  while  advancing  in  front  of  his  company 
to  give  aid  to  some  wounded.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs. 
John  P.  O'Rourke,  wife,  Akron,  Ohio. 

ORR,  EDWARD  ....  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  Pilot,  Air  Service,  12th  Aero  Squad- 
ron. For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  in  the 
Toul  sector,  France,  August  28,  1918.  Lieutenant 
Orr,  flying  with  Lieutenant  Phil  A.  Henderson, 
infantry,  observer,  on  an  unprotected  reconnais- 
sance mission,  encountered  a  patrol  of  eight  enemy 
pursuit  planes  near  the  American  balloon  line.  The 
patrol  was  sighted  just  as  one  of  them  dived  on  the 
balloon  with  the  intention  of  destroying  it.  With- 
out hesitation,  Lieutenant  Orr  attacked  this  plane 
and  followed  it  to  within  50  meters,  firing  his  single 
front  gun  against  the  double  guns  with  which  the 
German  plane  was  equipped.  In  the  meantime 
Lieutenant  Henderson  engaged  the  other  eight 
planes,  which  attacked  from  the  rear.  After  a  vio- 
lent combat,  all  of  the  enemy  planes  were  driven  off. 
On  September  14,  1918,  Lieutenant  Orr  was  acci- 
dentally killed.  Next  of  kin,  E.  K.  Orr,  father, 
5331  Woodlawn  Avenue,  Chicago,  111. 


ORTIZ,  CONCEPCION Private 

Deceased.  Company  I,  125th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Romagne, 
France,  October  11,  1918.  On  the  morning  of  Oc- 
tober 11  he  made  numerous  trips  across  a  valley 
which  was  swept  by  continuous  and  terrific  machine- 
gun  fire,  carrying  messages  of  great  importance 
from  his  company  in  the  front  line  to  his  battalion 
post  of  command.  After  having  successfully  and 
fearlessly  carried  many  messages  he  lost  his  life 
while  performing  the  hazardous  duty.  Next  of  kin, 
Leonardo  Ortiz,  father,  Eagle  Pass,  Texas. 

OSBORN,  MORTON Sergeant 

Company  H,  47th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  southeast  of  Bazoches,  France, 
August  7-9,  1918.  Wounded  in  the  head  and  shoul- 
der, he  rejoined  his  platoon  as  soon  as  his  wounds 
had  been  dressed  and  remained  with  it  until  the 
command  was  relieved,  displaying  rare  qualities  of 
leadership  and  judgment  under  heavy  machine-gun 
and  rifle  fire.  Home  address,  Nathan  Osborn, 
Load,  Ky. 

OSBORNE,  HARRY Corporal 

Company  F,  9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Medeah  Ferme,  France, 
October  3,  1918.  Corporal  Osborne,  together  with 
four  other  men,  charged  a  machine-gun  nest  con- 
taining three  heavy  machine-guns,  capturing  the 
three  guns  and  twenty  prisoners.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Agnes  Osborne,  mother,  1177  Washington 
Street,  Elizabeth,  N.  J. 

OSBORNE,  WEEDON  D.  .  .  Dental  Surgeon 
Deceased.  U.  S.  N.  Attached  to  U.  S.  M.  C.  He 
voluntarily  risked  his  life  during  the  advance  on 
Bouresches,  France,  on  June  6,  1918,  by  helping  to 
carry  the  wounded  to  places  of  safety,  and  while 
engaged  in  this  difficult  duty  was  struck  by  a  shell 
and  killed.  Home  address,  Elizabeth  Osborne, 
sister,  Wheaton,  III. 

OSMOND,  FRANK  W Corporal 

Company  A,  301st  Battalion,  Tank  Corps.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt, 
France,  September  29,  1918.  Corporal  Osmond  was 
on  duty  as  gunner  in  a  tank,  whose  track  was  broken 
by  a  direct  hit  from  an  enemy  shell.  Because  of  the 
heavy  machine-gun  fire  it  was  impossible  to  repair 
the  track;  but  Corporal  Osmond,  accompanied^ by 
another  soldier,  left  the  tank,  picked  up  some  rifles, 
and,  crawling  through  the  trenches  and  brush  to  the 
rear  of  the  machine-gun  position,  killed  four  of  the 
enemy  crew.  They  then  returned  to  the  tank  and 
assisted  in  repairing  the  track,  under  heavy  shell  fire. 
Home  address,  John  K.  Osmond,  father,  1232  North 
Fifty-third  Street,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

OTTE,  FRED Private 

Company  A,  lllth  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Fismes  and  Fismette,  France, 
August  9-13,  1918.  For  four  days,  during  the  most 
intense  fighting,  he  acted  as  runner  between  his  bat- 
talion headquarters  at  Fismes  and  troops  in  Fis- 
mette. He  made  many  trips  across  the  Vesle  River 
under  heavy  shell  and  machine-gun  fire,  and  when 
the  bridge  had  been  destroyed  he  continued  his  trips 
by  swimming  the  river,  which  contained  wire  en- 
tanglements. Home  address,  Fred  Otte,  father, 
Fairmont  City,  Pa. 

OTTO,  WILLIAM  H Corporal 

Deceased.  45th  Company,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S. 
M.  C.  Killed  in  action  at  Chateau-Thierry,  France, 
June  6,  1918.  He  gave  the  supreme  proof  of  that 
extraordinary  heroism  which  will  serve  as  an  exam- 
ple to  hitherto  untried  troops.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs. 
Martha  Otto,  mother,  2121  Addison  Street,  Chi- 
cago, 111. 


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OVERMEYER,  GEORGE  J.  .  .  .  Corporal 
Headquarters  Company,  15th  Field  Artillery.  For 
repeated  acts  of  extraordinary  heroism  in  action 
near  Chateau-Thierry,  France,  June  20,  1918,  and 
near  Vierzy,  France,  July  18,  1918.  On  June  20  he 
was  in  charge  of  an  observation  post  which  was 
bombarded  by  gas  shells.  In  spite  of  the  fact  that 
the  other  observers  were  overcome  by  the  gas,  he 
remained  at  his  post  and  continued  to  transmit 
observation  to  the  artillery  battalion  commander. 
On  July  18  this  soldier  was  on  liaison  duty  in  the 
infantry  and  advanced  with  the  third  wave  of  the 
attack.  He  successfully  carried  a  message  through 
two  enemy  barrages  to  the  artillery  commander, 
thus  giving  proof  of  his  courageous  devotion  to  duty. 
Home  address,  Charles  G.  Overmeyer,  542  Kicka- 
poo  Street,  Hartford  City,  Ind. 

OVERTON,  MACON  C Captain 

Deceased.  6th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For  re- 
peated acts  of  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Blanc  Mont,  France,  October  2-10,  1918.  When  his 
battalion  was  halted  by  severe  fire,  Captain  Overton 
attacked  and  reduced  one  strong  enemy  machine- 
gun  nest,  and,  moving  forward,  captured  one  field- 
piece  which  was  firing  point-blank  at  his  company. 
He  was  wounded  the  next  day.  but  he  refused  to  be 
evacuated,  and  continued  to  lead  his  command  with 
skill  and  courage  throughout  the  engagement.  On 
October  8,  after  occupying  St.  Etienne  without  cas- 
ualties in  his  company,  Captain  Overton  went 
through  heavy  artillery  and  machine-gun  fire  to 
establish  liaison  with  another  company,  his  conspic- 
uous gallantry  inspiring  his  men  to  repel  two  strong 
counterattacks.  For  the  following  act  of  extraor- 
dinary heroism  in  action  near  St.  Georges,  France, 
November  1,  1918,  Captain  Overton  was  awarded 
an  oak  leaf  cluster  to  be  worn  with  the  Distinguished 
Service  Cross:  He  displayed  remarkable  courage  in 
leading  his  company  under  heavy  artillery  fire  and 
silencing  five  machine-gun  nests.  He  then  person- 
ally undertook  to  guide  a  tank  forward  against 
machine-gun  positions  and  while  so  doing  was  ser- 
iously wounded  by  a  German  anti  tanksniper.  Next 
of  kin,  Mrs.  Margaret  Overton,  mother,  Union 
Point,  Ga. 

OWENS,  DEWEY Corporal 

Deceased.  Company  B,  8th  Machine-Gun  Bat- 
talion. For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Chateau-Thierry,  France,  July  14-14,  1918.  While 
the  enemy  was  attempting  a  crossing  of  the  River 
Marne,  Corporal  Owens  set  his  gun  in  position  under 
heavy  fire,  losing  some  of  his  men  in  the  exploit.  He 
assisted  the  wounded  to  safety,  after  which  he  re- 
turned to  his  gun.  When  a  shell  struck  his  gun  and 
disabled  it,  he  secured  another  gun  and  placed  it  in 
position.  This  time  all  his  men  had  become  casual- 
ties, and,  aided  by  a  runner,  he  manned  the  gun.  In 
attempting  to  repair  it,  after  another  hit,  he  was 
killed.  Next  of  kin,  S.  E.  Owens,  father,  Point,  La. 

OWENS,  FRANK  A.  ...  First  Lieutenant 
4th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Les  Evaux,  France,  July  13,  1918.  After 
several  unsuccessful  attempts  had  been  made  to  get 
patrols  across  the  Marne  River  at  night,  Lieutenant 
Owens,  with  two  soldiers,  crossed  in  daylight  and 
remained  on  the  enemy  side  throughout  the  day. 
Home  address,  J.  L.  Owens,  father,  517  East  Sev- 
enth Street,  Charlotte,  N.  C. 

OWENS,  GILBERT Sergeant 

Company  M,  9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Medeah  Ferme,  France, 
October  3-5,  1918.  Suffering  from  three  severe 
scalp  wounds,  Sergeant  Owens  remained  with  his 
company,  and,  for  two  days  performed  his  duties 
under  intense  artillery  and  machine-gun  fire,  until 
sent  to  the  hospital  completely  exhausted.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Ella  R.  Owens,  1444  Lincoln  Street, 
Tyrone,  Pa. 


OWENS,  JOHN  T.  .  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  315th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Verdun,  France,  November 
4,  1918.  After  locating  three  machine-gun  posi- 
tions, Lieutenant  Owens  put  one  of  them  out  of  ac- 
tion with  an  automatic  rifle  by  killing  the  gunners 
and  forcing  the  carriers  to  abandon  the  gun.  He 
was  killed  by  machine-gun  fire  while  reorganizing 
his  company  after  a  local  counterattack.  Next  of 
kin,  Julia  Owens,  mother,  71  South  Eleventh  Street, 
Hartford,  Conn. 

PACKARD,  WILLIAM  L Private 

Deceased.  Medical  Detachment,  7th  Field  Artil- 
lery. For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Ex- 
ermont,  France,  October  5,  1918.  In  going  to  the 
aid  of  a  wounded  comrade,  Private  Packard  was 
himself  mortally  wounded,  but  continued  on  his  self- 
sacrificing  mission  till  he  was  too  weak  from  loss  of 
blood  to  continue  his  work,  dying  shortly  after- 
ward. Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  C.  J.  Altere,  sister,  New 
York  City. 

PACKETT,  JOHN  W Corporal 

Company  L,  117th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ponchaux,  France,  October 
7,  1918.  He  volunteered  and  carried  a  message  to 
battalion  headquarters  under  heavy  artillery  and 
machine-gun  fire,  although  he  had  seen  many  of  his 
comrades  fall  in  attempting  the  same  mission. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Lillie  Packett,  mother,  Lenoir 
City,  Tenn. 

PADGETT,  ANDREW  J Sergeant 

Company  M,  117th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Montbrehain,  France,  Octo- 
ber 7,  1918.  Taking  command  of  his  platoon  after 
its  commander  had  been  seriously  wounded,  Ser- 
geant Padgett  led  it  with  remarkable  daring 
through  heavy  machine-gun  fire  and  captured  six 
machine-gun  nests.  Wounded  by  a  machine-gun 
bullet,  Sergeant  Padgett  continued  on  to  the  ob- 
jective, using  his  rifle  as  a  crutch,  and  directed  the 
consolidation  of  the  new  position.  Home  address, 
Noah  T.  Padgett,  father,  728  Burch  Street,  Gaff ney, 
B.C. 

PAGE,  ALFRED  W Private 

Conpany  D,  16th  Infantry.  For  repeated  acts 
of  extraordinary  heroism  near  Soissons,  France,  July 
18-23,  1918.  During  the  entire  five  days  of  the  ad- 
vance he  fulfilled  with  exceptional  efficiency  the 
difficult  and  hazardous  duties  of  liaison  agent  be- 
tween the  infantry  and  the  tanks.  Subjected 
throughout  the  action  to  the  direct  fire  of  the  enemy 
machine-guns  and  antitank  artillery,  he  demon- 
strated the  highest  type  of  courage  and  devotion  to 
duty.  Home  address,  Miss  Louise  Page,  aunt,  19 
Dormont  Street,  Eash  Hampton,  Mass. 


PAGE,  CHARLES  C. 


Private 


Deceased.  Company  D,  107th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Ronssoy,  France, 
September  29,  1918.  During  operations  against  the 
Hindenburg  line,  Private  Page  crawled  out  through 
the  murderous  fire  and  rescued  a  wounded  comrade, 
carrying  him  to  the  nearest  dressing  station.  For 
the  folllwing  act  of  extraordinary  heroism  in  action 
near  St.  Souplet,  France,  October  15,  1918,  Private 
Page  is  awarded  a  cluster  to  be  worn  with  the  Dis- 
tinguished Service  Cross:  Private  Page  was  sent 
ahead  with  a  scout  patrol  of  six  men,  when  they  were 
suddenly  fired  upon.  One  of  their  number  was  killed 
and  four  others,  including  Private  Page,  were 
wounded.  With  one  leg  blown  off  and  the  other 
hanging  by  a  fragment  of  flesh,  he  stimulated  the 
greatest  confidence  in  his  companions  by  his  words 
of  encouragement  while  being  placed  on  a  stretcher. 
He  died  from  the  effects  of  his  wounds  shortly  after 
reaching  the  hospital.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Anna  L. 
Page,  mother,  239  East  Fifty-fourth  Street,  New 
York  City. 


DISTINGUISHED  SERVICE  CROSS 


805 


PAGE,  KENNETH  B.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Medical  Corps,  104th  Infantry.  He  displayed 
conspicuous  gallantry  during  the  action  of  April  10, 
1918,  in  running  through  a  heavily  shelled  area  to 
rescue  an  officer  who  had  fallen  mortally  wounded, 
and,  at  great  personal  risk,  carrying  him  to  a  dress- 
ing station.  Home  address  not  given. 

PAGE,  RICHARD  C.  M Captain 

Pilot,  Air  Service.  John  I.  Rancourt,  first  lieu- 
tenant, observer,  88th  Aero  Squadron,  103d  Field 
Artillery.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Fismes,  France,  August  9,  1918.  These  officers  were 
detailed  to  fly  without  escort  on  a  visual  reconnais- 
sance over  the  enemy's  lines.  They  were  attacked 
by  six  enemy  battle  planes  1,800  meters  over  Fismes. 
The  Americans  unhesitatingly  fought  this  superior 
number  of  the  enemy.  Lieutenant  Rancourt  was 
three  times  seriously  wounded  in  the  legs  above  the 
knees ;  yet  he  continued  to  operate  his  machine-gun 
and  shot  down  one  of  the  enemy  planes.  In  spite  of 
the  fact  that  his  elevator  controls  on  one  side  had 
been  shot  away,  Captain  Page  skillfully  maneu- 
vered the  plane  throughout  the  combat  and  piloted 
it  safely  back  to  his  airdrome.  Home  address,  Car- 
ter H.  Page,  Jr.,  father,  Fort  Myers,  Fla. 

PAINSIPP,  ALBERT  C Corporal 

Company  A,  132d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Hamel,  Belgium,  July  4,  1918. 
Single-handed  he  attacked  a  German  machine-gun 
emplacement.  Although  wounded  in  the  leg,  when 
a  machine-gun  was  trained  upon  him,  he  boldly  at- 
tacked it  with  hand  grenades  and  drove  off  the  crew. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  D.  Alberovsky,  mother,  163 
State  Street.  Batavia,  111. 

PALARDY,  CHARLES  W Corporal 

Company  F,  315th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Damvillers,  France,  Novem- 
ber 10,  1918.  Corporal  Palardy  went  to  the  aid  of  a 
wounded  comrade  about  200  yards  in  advance  of 
our  lines,  through  sniper  and  machine-gun  fire  and 
brought  him  safely  to  cover.  He  was  wounded  while 
returning  on  his  self-appointed  mission.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Ida  Palardy,  mother,  667  Noith  War- 
nock  Street,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

PALMER,  ALVAW Corporal 

Company  K,  139th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  south  of  Exermont,  France,  Sep- 
tember 28,  1918.  When  his  battalion  commander 
asked  for  a  volunteer  to  carry  a  message  to  the  bat- 
talion commander  on  the  right,  Corporal  Palmer 
(then  private)  volunteered  and  carried  the  message 
through  an  area  exposed  to  intense  machine-gun 
and  artillery  fire.  By  his  utter  disregard  for  his  own 
personal  safety,  and  his  example  of  bravery,  he 
inspired  all  those  near  him.  Home  address,  Cleve 
Finney,  brother-in-law,  Weston,  Mo. 

PALMER,  DONALD  D Corporal 

Company  C,  107th  Field  Signal  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Cierges, 
France,  August  2,  1918.  He  was  a  member  of  a  de- 
tachment stringing  telephone  wire  far  in  advance  of 
the  front  lines  through  the  heaviest  artillery  fire. 
When  connection  was  established  at  a  point  within 
100  yards  of  the  German  line  and  before  the  Amer- 
ican advance  was  begun,  he  volunteered  to  remain 
there  until  our  troops  had  advanced  far  enough  to 
establish  the  advance  regimental  post  of  command 
at  that  place.  His  devotion  to  duty  under  condi- 
tions of  greatest  danger  assisted  immeasurably  in 
maintaining  unity  of  action  between  the  front  lines 
and  regimental  post  of  command,  and  his  utter  in- 
difference to  his  own  safety  made  easier  the  capture 
of  a  strong  enemy  position.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
F.  B.  Palmer,  653  Sixty-eighth  Street,  West  Allis, 
Wis. 


PALMER,  HARRY  H.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  K,  364th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Eclisfontaine,  France,  Sep- 
tember 28,  1918.  Responding  to  a  call  for  volun- 
teers, Private  Palmer,  with  five  others,  advanced 
400  yards  beyond  their  front  to  bring  in  wounded 
comrades.  They  succeeded  in  rescuing  seven  of 
their  men  and  also  in  bringing  in  the  dead  body  of  a 
lieutenant,  while  exposed  to  terrific  machine-gun 
fire.  Home  address,  Harry  P.  Palmer,  father,  Wil- 
domar,  Cal. 

PALMER,  LESTER Private 

Company  F,  103d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  St.  Remy,  France. 
September  12,  1918.  After  three  of  his  platoon  had 
been  killed  and  six  wounded  Private  Palmer 
crawled  forward  to  a  shell  hole  and  killed  one  gunner 
in  the  nest.  Subjected  to  a  hand  grenade  bombing, 
he  made  his  way  to  another  shell  hole,  and  from 
here  shot  another  of  the  crew,  after  which  he 
rushed  the  nest  and  captured  the  remaining  gunner 
and  machine-gun.  Home  address,  Andrew  Palmer, 
father,  Dover,  Me. 

PALMER,  JOSEPH  A.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
15th  Field  Artillery,  Observer.  John  W.  Jordan, 
second  lieutenant,  7th  Field  Artillery,  observer; 
Roger  W.  Hitchcock,  second  lieutenant,  pilot; 
James  S.  D.  Burns,  deceased,  second  lietuenant, 
165th  Infantry,  observer;  Joel  H.  McClendon,  de- 
ceased, first  lieutenant,  pilot;  Charles  W.  Plummer, 
deceased,  second  lieutenant,  101st  Field  Artillery, 
observer;  Philip  R.  Babcock,  first  lieutenant,  pilot; 
and  Louis  G.  Bernheimer,  first  lieutenant,  pilot. 
All  of  these  men  were  attached  to  the  88th  Aero 
Squadron,  Air  Service.  For  extraordinary  heroism 
in  action  near  Fismes,  France,  August  11,  1918. 
Under  the  protection  of  three  pursuit  planes,  each 
carrying  a  pilot  and  an  observer,  Lieutenants  Bern- 
heimer and  Jordan,  in  charge  of  a  photo  plane,  car- 
ried out  successfully  a  hazardous  photographic  mis- 
sion over  the  enemy's  lines  to  the  River  Aisne.  The 
four  American  ships  were  attacked  by  12  enemy  bat- 
tle planes.  Lieutenant  Bernheimer,  by  coolly  and 
skillfully  maneuvering  his  ship,  and  Lieutenant 
Jordan,  by  accurate  operation  of  his  machine-gun, 
in  spite  of  wounds  in  the  shoulder  and  leg,  aided 
materially  in  the  victory  which  came  to  the  Amer- 
ican ships,  and  returned  safely  with  36  valuable 
photographs.  The  pursuit  plane  operated  by  Lieu- 
tenants Hitchcock  and  Burns  was  disabled  while 
these  two  officers  were  fighting  effectively.  Lieu- 
tenant Burns  was  mortally  wounded  and  his  body 
jammed  the  controls.  After  a  headlong  fall  of  2,500 
meters,  Lieutenant  Hitchcock  succeeded  in  regain- 
ing control  of  his  plane  and  piloted  it  back  to  his 
airdrome.  Lieutenants  McClendon  and  Plummer 
were  shot  down  and  killed  after  a  vigorous  combat 
with  five  of  the  enemy's  planes.  Lieutenants  Bab- 
cock  and  Palmer,  by  gallant  and  skillful  fighting, 
aided  in  driving  off  the  German  planes  and  were 
materially  responsible  for  the  successful  execution 
of  the  photographic  mission.  Home  address,  John 
N.  Palmer,  father,  310  Mclntyre  Avenue,  Zanes- 
ville,  Ohio. 

PALMER,  SIDNEY  H Sergeant 

Company  H,  305th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  the  Bois  de  la  Naza,  France, 
October  5,  1918.  With  two  other  soldiers,  Sergeant 
Palmer  volunteered  to  crawl  out  under  enemy  ma- 
chine-gun fire  in  an  effort  to  locate  three  members  of 
the  platoon,  who  were  missing  after  an  unsuccessful 
attack  on  enemy  machine-gun  nests.  F  nding  the 
body  of  one,  they  located  another,  who  lay  help- 
lessly wounded,  by  calling  out  his  name.  As  a  re- 
sult they  drew  increased  fire  from  the  enemy,  but 
they  courageously  crawled  25  yards  further  toward 
the  hostile  positions  and  succeeded  in  bringing  back 
the  wounded  man  through  the  machine-gun  fire  to 


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our  lines.    Home  address,  J.  V.  Palmer,  father,  3715 
Beaufort  Avenue,  Richmond  Hill,  Long  Island,  N.Y. 


PALMER,  WILLIAM  W. 


First  Lieutenant 


Pilot,  Air  Service,  94th  Aero  Squadron.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  in  the  region  of  Doul- 
con,  France,  October  3,  1918.  He  encountered 
three  enemy  planes  (Fokker  type).  Despite  their 
numerical  superiority,  he  attacked  and  in  a  decisive 
combat  sent  one  down  in  flames  and  forced  the 
other  to  retire.  Home  address,  H.  W.  Palmer, 
father,  Bennettsville,  S.  C. 

PALUBACK,  GUS  W Corporal 

Company  H,  131st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Forges  Woods,  France,  Sep- 
tember 26,  1918.  He  advanced  alone  on  his  own 
initiative,  in  the  face  of  heavy  machine-gun  fire, 
and  destroyed  a  nest  of  German  machine-guns.  His 
brave  action  allowed  his  company  to  resume  the  ad- 
vance. Home  address,  John  Paluback,  4107  Cliff- 
view  Street,  St.  Louis,  Mo. 

PAMARANSKI,  JOHN  ....  Corporal 
Company  B,  320th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  Ogeon,  France,  Octo- 
ber 10,  1918.  When  his  platoon  was  held  up  by  an 
enemy  machine-gun,  which  had  caused  many  cas- 
ualties in  the  platoon,  Corporal  Pamaranski  ad- 
vanced to  within  bombing  distance  of  the  gun,  killed 
one  and  captured  two  of  the  enemy,  together  with 
the  machine-gun.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Ludvika 
Kordzik,  sister,  2906  Mulberry  Alley,  Pittsburgh, 
Pa. 

PAPADAKIS,  CHRIST Private 

Company  H,  6th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Romagne-sous-Montfaucon, 
France,  October  14-15,  1918.  Private  Papadakis 
for  more  than  48  hours  carried  litters  with  wounded 
or  administered  alone  first  aid  to  wounded  while 
under  continuous  artillery  and  machine-gun  fire. 
He  continued  his  work  until  forced  to  stop  from  ex- 
haustion. Home  address,  Mrs.  Anna  Papadakis, 
mother,  Vlaheronitisa,  Chania,  Crete  Island,  Greece. 


PAPPAS,  PAUL  J. 


Private 


Company  M,  39th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Argonne  Forest,  France,  Oc- 
tober 12,  1918.  When  his  company  withdrew  from 
their  position,  Private  Pappas,  with  one  other  sol- 
dier, saw  the  enemy  forming  for  a  counterattack, 
and,  without  thought  of  their  danger,  refused  to 
withdraw,  but  held  this  part  of  the  line  for  several 
hours  by  the  efficient  use  of  an  automatic  rifle,  sub- 
ject to  withering  machine-gun  fire,  during  the  entire 
time.  Home  address,  Peter  Harlampy,  friend,  Niles, 
Ohio. 

PARADIS,  ARTHUR Private 

Company  B,  103d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  the  Belleau  Woods,  France, 
July  18-24,  1918.  Private  Paradis  volunteered  as  a 
runner  and  carried  messages  through  heavy  con- 
centrations of  machine-gun  fire.  Single-handed,  he 
penetrated  an  enemy  outpost  and  killed  all  of  the 
Germans  who  were  on  guard  there.  Home  address, 
Joseph  Paradis,  Mexico,  Me. 

PARADISO,  TONY Private 

Company  D,  102d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Epieds,  France,  July  23,  1918. 
Fighting  with  rare  courage  at  Epieds,  Private  Para- 
diso  bayonettod  several  Germans  and  then  discov- 
ering two  machine-gunners  in  a  tree,  he  crept 
through  the  wheat  fields  alone  and  killed  them. 
Later  he  made  several  trips  from  Epieda  to  a  dress- 
ing station  in  the  woods,  traversing  a  road  under 
constant  shell  and  machine-gun  fire.  Home  ad- 
dress, Louis  Paradiso,  father,  Barra,  Italy. 


PARCELL,  CHARLEY  N Private 

Company  D,  317th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Nantillois,  France,  October 
5,  1918.  Carrying  messages  for  the  platoon  com- 
mander to  squad  leaders,  under  heavy  enemy  fire, 
Private  Parcell  greatly  aided  the  advance  of  his  pla- 
toon. Although  twice  wounded  in  the  face  by  shrap- 
nel, he  continued  his  duties  until  ordered  to  the 
dressing  station.  Home  address,  J.  H.  Parcell, 
father,  Rocky  Mount,  Va. 

PARENT,  EDDIE  J Private 

Company  G,  26th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Verdun,  France,  October  10, 
1918.  While  his  company  was  suffering  severe  losses 
from  an  enemy  machine-gun,  Private  Parent,  un- 
aided, crawled  forward  and  silenced  the  gun.  Home 
address,  M.  Parent,  father,  17  Gilman  Street,  Bruns- 
wick, Me. 

PARENT,  JOSEPH  C Private 

Battery  C,  102d  Field  Artillery.  For  faithfulness 
and  great  coolness  in  the  execution  of  his  duty  on 
April  20,  1918,  when,  although  severely  wounded  in 
the  head  and  left  leg,  he  continued,  under  heavy 
shell  fire,  to  repair  the  telephone  lines  and  succeeded 
in  re-establishing  communication.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Mary  L.  Parent,  mother,  117  South  Main 
Street,  Webster,  Mass. 

PARKE,  IRA  S Private 

Machine  Gun  Company,  107th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Bory,  France, 
September  29,  1918.  Private  Parke,  a  machine- 
gunner,  although  wounded  three  times  during 
the  crossing  of  the  La  Selle  River  and  the  cap- 
ture of  the  heights  beyond,  refused  to  leave  the 
field,  and  set  a  splendid  example  to  his  comrades. 
Home  address,  Rev.  Hervey  C.  Parke,  brother,  50 
Main  Street,  Amherst,  Mass. 

PARKER,  CHARLES  W.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Company  L,  371st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ardeuil,  France,  September 
29  to  October  1,  1918.  Severely  wounded  in  the 
foot,  September  29,  Lieutenant  Parker  remained  on 
duty  and  ably  commanded  his  platoon  until  October 
1,  1918.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Jamie  J.  Parker, 
Woodland,  N.  C. 

PARKER,  DONALD  M Corporal 

Deceased.  Intelligence  Personnel,  2d  Battalion, 
6th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M  C.  For  extraordinary  hero- 
ism in  action  near  Thiaucourt,  France,  September 
15,  1918.  Corporal  Parker  voluntarily  joined  an 
officer  and  with  him  attacked  and  silenced  a  strong 
machine-gun  nest,  menacing  the  left  flank  of  the 
line.  He  held  the  position  in  the  face  of  strong  op- 
position until  he  was  fatally  wounded  by  a  sniper. 
Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Ester  J.  Parker,  mother,  281 
Pleasant  Street,  Leominster,  Mass. 

PARKER,  GEORGE  E.,  Jr.  .  First  Lieutenant 
9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Medeah  Ferme,  France,  October  8,  1918. 
Gassed  several  times  and  his  gas  mask  and  pistol  clip 
shot  from  his  belt  while  going  through  a  barrage, 
Lieutenant  Parker  continued  to  lead  his  company 
forward  to  its  objective.  He  continually  took  and 
held  first-line  positions  and  repulsed  several  coun- 
terattacks. When  the  commanding  officer  of  his 
battalion  was  cut  off  by  the  enemy  he  organized  the 
battalion  and  held  off  repeated  counterattacks,  the 
while  greatly  outnumbered  and  fighting  on  three 
sides.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Emma  Giles  Parker, 
Plant  City,  Fla. 

PARKER,  HUGH  C.     .      .  First  Lieutenant 

320th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Boisde  Ogon,  France,  October  10,  1918. 
While  his  platoon  was  being  held  up  by  machine-gun 


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fire,  and  the  casualties  were  becoming  very  heavy, 
Lieutenant  Parker  crawled  forward  to  within  bomb- 
ing distance  of  the  enemy,  and  by  killing  one  and 
capturing  two  of  the  enemy  with  their  machine- 
guns,  he  enabled  his  platoon  to  continue  its  advance. 
Home  address,  Walter  J.  Parker,  father,  Mount 
Landing,  Va. 


PARKER,  JOHN  A Private 

Company  G,  9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Medeah  Ferme,  France,  Oc- 
tober 8,  1918.  In  addition  to  his  duties  as  runner, 
Private  Parker  volunteered  and  assisted  in  cleaning 
out  many  dugolts.  At  one  dugout  he  was  attacked 
by  a  number  of  Germans;  he  counterattacked  with 
grenades,  capturing  ten  prisoners  and  two  light  ma- 
chine-guns Home  address,  John  J.  Parker,  father, 
Greenville,  Texas. 

PARKER,  JOHN  H Colonel 

102d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion at  Seicheprey,  France,  April  20,  1918.  During 
the  engagement  at  Seicheprey,  he  went  out  in  a 
withering  hostile  barrage  to  inspect  his  lines.  Re- 
peatedly he  climbed  upon  the  firing  step  of  the 
trench,  and,  standing  there  with  his  back  toward 
the  enemy  and  with  shell  splinters  falling  about  him, 
he  talked  to  his  men  in  such  cool,  calm  terms  as  to 
reassure  them  and  brace  them  up  so  that  when  he 
left  they  were  in  a  cheerful  state  of  mind  and  in  bet- 
ter condition  to  ward  against  attack.  A  bronze  oak 
leaf  is  awarded  Colonel  Parker  for  the  following  act 
of  extraordinary  heroism:  On  July  21,  1918,  near 
Trugny,  France,  he  made  a  personal  reconnaissance 
over  a  front  of  about  two  kilometers  on  horseback  in 
the  face  of  enemy  fire  and  determined  the  strength 
of  the  German  forces  to  insure  the  most  advantage- 
ous approach  for  his  troops  to  attack.  Several 
times  he  was  an  inspiring  figure  to  his  men  under  a 
heavy  artillery  barrage  and  concentration  of  ma- 
chine-gun fire.  A  bronze  oak  leaf  is  also  awarded  to 
Colonel  Parker  for  the  following  act  of  extraordin- 
ary heroism:  On  July  25,  1918,  on  the  road  through 
La  Fere  Wood,  between  Beuvardes  and  Le  Channel, 
France,  a  battalion  just  coming  into  the  line  was 
halted,  awaiting  orders.  Subjected  suddenly  to  an 
intense  artillery  concentration,  the  men,  who  had 
only  such  cover  as  was  afforded  by  the  shallow 
ditches  along  the  road,  were  thrown  into  some  con- 
fusion. At  that  moment  Colonel  Parker  came  down 
the  road  on  horseback.  Immediately  appreciating 
the  situation,  he  twice  rode  down  the  line  and  back 
again  at  a  slow  walk,  stopping  to  talk  with  the  men; 
and  thus  by  his  fearless  personal  exposure  to,  and 
disregard  of,  danger,  he  promptly  steadied  the 
troops  and  prevented  probable  disorder  at.  an  im- 
portant juncture.  Home  address,  Mrs.  John  H. 
Parker,  wife,  Rutland  Courts,  Seventeenth  Street, 
Northwest,  Washington,  D.  C. 

PARKER,  SAMUEL  I.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
28th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Exermont,  France,  October  5,  1918.  With 
total  disregard  for  his  own  personal  danger,  Lieu- 
tenant Parker  advanced  directly  on  a  machine-gun 
150  yards  away  while  the  enemy  were  firing  directly 
at  him,  and  killed  the  gunner  with  his  pistol.  In  the 
town  of  Exermont  his  platoon  was  almost  surround- 
ed after  having  taken  several  prisoners  and  inflict- 
ing heavy  losses  on  the  enemy;  but  despite  the  fact 
that  only  a  few  men  of  the  platoon  were  left,  contin- 
ued to  fight  until  other  troops  came  to  their  aid. 
Home  address,  J.  J.  Parker,  brother,  Monroe,  N.  C. 

PARKER,  WILLIAM  E Private 

Company  E,  323d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Bois  de  Manheulles,  France, 
November  9-11,  1918.  Private  Parker  gave  proof 
of  unhesitating  devotion  to  duty  and  disregard  for 
personal  safety,  by  continually  volunteering  and 
carrying  messages  to  various  units,  crossing  zones 


swept  by  machine-gun  and  artillery  fire.    Home  ad- 
dress, O.  J.  Parker,  father,  Verona,  N.  C. 

PARKER,  WILLIAM  J Sergeant 

Company  A,  120th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt,  France,  Septem- 
ber 29,  1918.  Severely  wounded  in  the  abdomen 
while  in  charge  of  a  detail  carrying  up  trench  mortar 
ammunition,  he  refused  to  be  evacuated,  advancing 
500  yards  until  his  left  arm  was  blown  off  by  shell 
fire.  Refusing  to  be  carried  in  a  stretcher,  which  he 
said  was  needed  for  more  severely  wounded  men,  he 
walked  two  kilometers  to  the  first-aid  station. 
Home  address,  Joseph  C.  Parker,  Lexington,  N.  C. 

PARKHILL,  OAKLEY  L.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
61st.  Infantry  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion in  the  Bois  des  Fay,  France,  October  13  to 
November  11,  1918.  On  October  13,  Lieutenant 
Parkhill,  in  company  with  another  lieutenant,  was 
wounded  by  the  explosion  of  a  shell.  Regardless 
of  his  own  wound,  Lieutenant  Parkhill  administered 
first  aid  to  his  companion,  and  carried  him  to  a  first- 
aid  station.  After  he  was  evacuated  to  the  field  hos- 
pital, Lieutenant  Parkhill  refused  to  be  evacuated 
to  the  S.  O.  S.  Hospital,  and  on  October  18  returned 
to  duty  with  his  company.  During  the  period,  Octo- 
ber 25  to  November  11,  while  in  command  of 
Company  E,  61st  Infantry,  he  repeatedly  exposed 
himself  to  enemy  fire  while  reconnoitering  and 
leading  his  company.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Clara 
Parkhill,  wife,  Abbottsford,  Wis. 

PARMLEY,  WILLIAM  B Sergeant 

Deceased.  18th  Company,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S. 
M.  C.  Killed  in  action  at  Chateau-Thierry,  France, 
June  6,  1918.  He  gave  the  supreme  proof  of  that 
extraordinary  heroism  which  will  serve  as  an  exam- 
ple to  hitherto  untried  troops.  Next  of  kin,  Shelton 
B.  Parmley,  father,  Newton,  Iowa. 

PARRIS,  WORDEN  W.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
2d  Brigade,  1st  Division.  At  Berzy-le-Sec, 
France,  July  21,  1918,  while  serving  as  an  aide  on 
the  brigade  staff,  he  went  through  machine-gun  fire 
and  artillery  bombardment  with  heroic  fearlessness 
to  obtain  vital  information  from  the  front  lines  for 
the  division  commander.  Home  address,  A.  K. 
Parris,  728  Fifteenth  Street,  Northwest,  Washing- 
ton, D.  C. 

PARRISH,  GRADY Sergeant 

Company  G,  167th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Cote-de-Chatillon,  France, 
October  16,  1918.  After  his  platoon  commander  had 
been  severely  wounded  and  his  platoon  had  suffered 
heavy  casualties,  he  quickly  reorganized  the  remain- 
der of  the  platoon  and  personally  led  it  in  the  at- 
tack on  Cote-de-Chatillon.  By  his  daring  acts, 
coolness,  and  good  judgment,  he  broke  up  a  heavy 
enemy  counterattack  on  his  front,  thereby  saving 
his  men  and  being  an  example  of  exceptional  hero- 
ism and  devotion  to  duty.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Oscar  C.  Parrish,  mother,  Enterprise,  Okla. 

PARSONS,  J.  K Colonel 

39th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Cuisy,  France,  September  27,  1918,  to 
October  11,  1918.  Having  volunteered  to  take 
command  of  a  battalion,  whose  commander  had 
been  wounded,  Colonel  Parsons  was  knocked  down 
by  hostile  shell  fire,  but  he  succeeded  in  rallying  his 
men  and  kept  them  well  organized,  so  as  to  with- 
stand the  heavy  fire  of  the  enemy.  On  the  following 
day  he  assumed  command  of  the  regiment  and  com- 
manded it  in  successful  attacks,  refusing  to  be 
evacuated  after  being  so  severely  gassed  that  he  was 
unable  to  see.  Home  address,  Mrs.  J.  K.  Parsons, 
wife,  1009  Bryden  Road,  Columbus,  Ohio. 


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PASCHAL,  PAUL  C Major 

30th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion in  the  Bois  D'Aigremont,  France,  July  15,  1918. 
During  the  intense  artillery  bombardment  preceding 
the  German  drive  of  July  15,  when  the  wounded 
were  so  numerous  that  it  was  impossible  to  care  for 
them  in  the  dressing  stations,  Major  Paschal  volun- 
tarily gave  up  his  dugout  for  the  use  of  the  wounded 
and  exposed  himself  to  the  heavy  fire  for  ten  hours. 
After  crossing  the  Marne,  this  officer  placed  himself 
in  the  front  line,  in  spite  of  the  severe  artillery  bar- 
rage, in  order  to  direct  the  attack,  capturing  two 
Btrongly  fortified  farmhouses  and  advancing  his  line 
for  a  distance  of  four  kilometers.  After  gaining  the 
position,  he  remained  on  duty  for  two  days  without 
food,  despite  the  fact  that  he  had  been  wounded  and 
led.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Paul  C.  Paschal,  1820 
icnt  Street,  Northwest,  Washington,  D.  C. 


PASSAFIUME,  JOSEPH Private 

Company  G,  307th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  the  Argonne  Forest,  France, 
September  29-30,  1918.  Private  Passafiume  was 
detailed  as  a  member  of  a  team  of  runners,  four 
teams  having  been  sent  to  the  battalion  companies 
with  a  message  regarding  the  attack  of  September 
30.  On  account  of  the  extreme  darkness,  and  the 
fact  that  the  companies  had  changed  positions,  all 
the  runners  except  Private  Passafiume  reported 
back,  being  unsuccessful  in  the  mission.  Private 
Passafiume  continued  on,  however,  reaching  the 
company  to  which  he  had  been  sent,  and  thinking 
that  the  others  may  have  been  unsuccessful  found 
all  the  other  companies,  obtaining  a  signed  receipt 
of  the  message.  He  then  found  his  way  back  and 
reported  to  his  battalion  commander.  Home  ad- 
dress. John  Passafiume,  father,  Buffalo,  N.  Y. 

PASSARD,  ROBERT  J Corporal 

Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action 
near  Vierzy,  France,  July  18,  1918.  He  led  his 
squad  in  the  attack  with  conspicuous  bravery  and 
utter  disregard  for  his  own  safety.  Although 
wounded  three  times  he  refused  to  go  to  the  rear  for 
medical  attention  and  remained  at  his  post  on  the 
firing  line  until  his  company  was  relieved  the  follow- 
ing night.  Throughout  the  fight  he  rendered  valu- 
able assistance  to  his  platoon  leader,  assisted  in  re- 
organizing the  company  after  the  attack  and  prepar- 
ing the  position  for  counterattack. 

PATERCITY,  ADAM Bugler 

Company  F,  114th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Verdun,  France,  October  12, 
1918.  He  held  his  position  in  the  face  of  an  enemy 
counterattack,  silenced  with  his  pistol  one  machine- 
gun  nest,  and,  unaided,  brought  in  three  prisoners 
from  another.  Home  address,  Max  Patercity, 
father,  Trenton,  N.  J. 

PATON,  NOEL  E Sergeant 

Company  A.  344th  Battalion,  Tank  Corps.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Woel,  France, 
September  14,  1918.  While  on  a  reconnaissance 
patrol  under  heavy  machine-gun  fire,  Sergeant  Pa- 
ton  was  seriously  wounded  and  ordered  to  the  rear. 
Refusing  to  seek  safety,  he  crawled  to  the  assistance 
of  two  comrades,  whom  he  had  seen  disappear  under 
a  burst  of  shrapnel,  and,  with  one  arm  useless,  at- 
tempted to  render  aid  while  he  was  himself  suffering 
from  loss  of  blood.  Home  address,  Mrs.  J.  L.  Allen, 
mother,  Fayetteville,  N.  C. 

PATRICK,  WILLIAM  E Chaplain 

23d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion during  operations  on  the  Meuse  River,  France, 
November  1-1 1,  1918.  During  this  period  Chaplain 
Patrick  constantly  exposed  himself  to  the  enemy 
fire,  while  giving  first  aid  to  the  wounded  and  assist- 


ing in  their  evacuation.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Una 
Warren  Patrick,  wife.  The  Rectory,  St.  Paul's 
Church,  North  Andover,  Mass. 

PATTEN,  JAMES  H Corporal 

Deceased.  Company  D,  109th  Infantry.  He  was 
an  example  to  the  men  of  his  platoon  when  they 
were  under  fire  for  the  first  time,  near  Cond6-en- 
Brie,  France,  July  17,  1918.  He  continually  circu- 
lated among  his  men,  encouraging  and  cautioning 
them.  Mortally  wounded  by  shrapnel,  he  refused 
to  be  evacuated,  but  stayed  with  his  platoon  until 
he  died,  with  a  last  word  of  encouragement  on  his 
Ups.  Next  of  kin,  Simon  P.  Moffett,  uncle,  3032 
North  Marshall  Street,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

PATTEN,  LOUIS  P Major 

147th  Infantry.  Major  Patten  (then  captain) 
was  seriously  wounded  in  the  shoulder  while  leading 
his  company,  but  after  being  tagged  for  evacuation 
at  the  dressing  station,  his  insistent  request  for  per- 
mission to  his  command  was  granted,  and  he  contin- 
ued to  lead  his  company  until  the  division  was  re- 
lieved. Home  address,  Toledo,  Ohio. 

PATTERSON,  ALFRED  B.  Jr 

First  Lieutenant 

Pilot,  Air  Service,  93d  Aero  Squadron.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  in  the  region  of  Moiry, 
France,  September  29,  1918.  While  on  a  patrol 
with  two  other  machines,  he  attacked  an  enemy 
formation  of  seven  planes  (Fokker  type)  that  were 
protecting  a  biplace  plane.  They  destroyed  the 
biplace  and  four  of  the  Fokkers,  forcing  the  remain- 
ing three  to  retire.  A  bronze  oak  leaf,  for  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  in  the  region  of  Moiry, 
France,  October  23,  1918.  He  led  a  formation  for 
the  purpose  of  protecting  our  bombing  planes,  the 
accompanying  planes  being  obliged  to  return,  due 
to  engine  trouble.  Despite  this  fact,  Lieutenant 
Patterson  proceeded  on  the  mission  alone.  He 
sighted  an  enemy  patrol  of  nine  machines  (Fokker 
type)  and  attacked  them,  driving  one  down. 
Home  address,  A.  B.  Patterson,  father,  438  Franklin 
Avenue,  Wilkinsburg,  Pa. 

PATTERSON,  EARL  H Corporal 

Battery  D.  109th  Field  Artillery.  For  extraor- 
dinary heroism  in  action  near  Apremont,  France, 
October  4,  1918.  While  acting  as  runner  for  the  bat- 
talion, Corporal  Patterson  constantly  exposed  him- 
self to  shell  fire.  While  taking  a  message  to  the  bat- 
talion commander  at  Apremont  he  was  wounded, 
but,  regardless  of  his  own  suffering  and  danger,  en- 
deavored to  carry  a  comrade,  who  was  mortally 
wounded,  to  a  place  of  safety.  He  then  delivered 
the  message  before  he  would  allow  his  wounds  to  be 
dressed.  Home  address,  Mrs.  William  Patterson, 
mother,  23  North  Washington  Street,  Wilkes- 
Barre.  Pa. 

PATTON,  GEORGE  S.,  Jr Colonel 

Tank  Corps.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action 
near  Cheppy,  France,  September  26,  1918.  Colonel 
Patton  displayed  conspicuous  courage,  coolness, 
energy,  and  intelligence  in  directing  the  advance  of 
his  brigade  down  the  valley  of  the  Aire.  Later  he 
rallied  a  force  of  disorganized  infantry  and  led  it 
forward,  behind  the  tanks,  under  heavy  machine- 
gun  and  artillery  fire  until  he  was  wounded.  Un- 
able to  advance  further,  Colonel  Patton  continued 
to  direct  the  operations  of  his  unit  until  all  arrange- 
ments for  turning  over  the  command  were  complet- 
ed. Home  address,  Mrs.  George  S.  Patton,  wife, 
1004  Clover  Building,  Milk  Street,  Boston,  Mass. 

PAUL,  HUBERT  C Private 

Ambulance  Company  337,  Medical  Department, 
339th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Kadish,  Russia,  September  27-28,  1918. 
Acting  as  stretcher  bearer  to  two  companies  of  in- 


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fantry  in  action  against  the  Bolsheviks,  Private  Paul 
for  two  days  and  nights  made  his  way  through 
swamps  and  forests  to  administer  first  aid  and  carry 
wounded  to  the  dressing  station.  His  work  at  all 
times  was  accomplished  under  sweeping  machine- 
gun  and  intense  artillery  fire,  making  it  necessary 
for  him  to  crawl  on  his  hands  and  knees  for  long  dis- 
tances. Home  address,  Mrs.  Belle  Paul,  mother, 
1404  South  Center  Street,  Terre  Haute,  Ind. 

PAUL,  JOHN  ....  Private  (First  Class) 
Deceased.  Sanitary  Service  Unit  524.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  Fismes,  France, 
August  9,  1918.  After  driving  his  ambulance  con- 
tinuously for  a  period  of  15  hours,  Private  Paul  vol- 
untarily left  his  post  and  went  four  kilometers  in 
advance  for  wounded,  traveling  a  road  subjected  to 
heavy  machine-gun  and  shell  fire.  He  was  instantly 
killed  by  a  shell  after  returning  with  these  wounded 
men  and  carrying  them  to  a  dugout.  Next  of  kin, 
John  Searing  Paul,  619  East  Street,  Paterson,  N.  J. 

PAULEY,  WILLARD  E Private 

15th  Company,  6th  Machine-Gun  Battalion.  He 
showed  the  greatest  determination  and  courage  at 
Bois  de  Belleau,  France,  on  June  2,  1918,  when  he 
maintained  communication  between  the  firing  line 
and  his  headquarters  by  visual  signaling.  Knocked 
down  twice,  he  remained  at  his  post  in  the  open  for 
several  hours  under  heavy  shell  fire.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Adkins,  mother,  St.  Albans,  W.Va. 

PAULSON,  ARTHUR     ....  Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  A,  59th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Brieulles, 
France,  September  29,  1918.  While  fearlessly 
exposing  himself  by  walking  along  the  front  line, 
in  order  to  convey  orders  to  his  platoon,  Sergeant 
Paulson  was  shot  three  times  through  the  stomach. 
He  nevertheless  refused  to  go  to  the  rear  until  he 
had  conducted  the  platoon  to  its  new  position,  and 
then  declined  assistance,  walking  500  yards  under 
fire  to  the  dressing  station.  Upon  arriving  there,  he 
insisted  on  sitting  up,  saying  that  the  stretchers 
were  needed  for  others.  He  died  shortly  afterward, 
having  exhibited  exceptional  qualities  of  leadership, 
courage,  and  devotion  to  duty.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs. 
Anna  Paulson,  mother,  501  Linden  Street,  Cadillac, 
Mich. 

PAUSTIAN,  HERMAN  G Private 

Company  D,  316th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Verdun,  France,  November 
7,  1918.  Private  Paustian  advanced  ahead  of  his 
battalion  during  a  heavy  barrage  trying  to  locite  a 
small  group  of  Americans,  who  had  become  lost.  For 
two  days  and  nights  he  carried  messages  from  one 
shell  hole  to  another,  having  no  food  or  water  during 
that  period.  His  work  was  carried  on  under  intense 
bombardment  at  all  times,  but  with  great  courage 
he  remained  at  his  task,  killing  at  least  two  enemy 
snipers.  Home  address,  Elma  Paustian,  mother, 
3871  East  Sixty-second  Street,  Kansas  City,  Mo. 

PAYNE,  CARL  C.  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
20th  Aero  Squadron,  Air  Service.  For  extraor- 
ordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Longuyon,  France, 
September  16,  1918.  Starting  on  a  very  important 
daylight  bombing  mission  with  five  other  planes,  as 
observer  he  went  on  alone  when  the  other  five  planes 
were  forced  to  turn  back.  On  crossing  the  German 
line,  he  was  attacked  by  three  enemy  planes.  Using 
his  guns  to  keep  the  enemy  at  bay,  he  went  on, 
reached  his  objective,  and  dropped  his  bombs  on  the 
railroad  junction,  cutting  the  line.  On  the  way  back 
four  more  planes  joined  in  the  attack,  but,  keeping 
them  at  bay  with  his  guns,  he  reached  the  allied 
lines.  Home  address,  Belmont,  Mass. 

PAYNE,  EARL  C.     .      .      .  Private  (First  Class) 

Deceased.     Medical  Detachment,  9th  Infantry. 

For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Blano 


Mont  Ridge,  France,  October  7,  1918.  Private 
Payne  displayed  exceptional  valor  and  devotion  to 
duty  by  constantly  attending  the  wounded  under 
machine-gun  and  artillery  fire.  He  continued  hia 
task  until  mortally  wounded,  while  rendering  first 
aid  to  a  wounded  soldier  under  the  direct  observa- 
tion of  an  enemy  machine-gunner.  Next  of  kin, 
James  R.  Payne,  father,  2330  South  Eighteenth 
Street,  St.  Joseph,  Mo. 

PAYNE,  IRA  M Sergeant 

Company  A,  372d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Sechault,  France,  September 
29,  1918.  Having  found  a  machine-gun  hidden  in  a 
brush  which  was  causing  serious  casualties  to  his 
company,  he  crept  up,  killed  the  gunners  with  hia 
rifle,  and  captured  the  gun.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Minnie  Payne,  wife,  323  Fifteenth  Street,  South- 
east, Washington,  D.  C. 

PAYNE,  FRANCIS  W.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  Company  M,  26th  Infantry.  While 
in  charge  of  an  ammunition  carrying  party  near 
Soissons,  France,  July  19,  1918,  he  showed  the  high- 
est degree  of  courage  in  taking  ammunition  to  the 
front  lines  through  artillery  and  machine-gun  fire, 
and  was  killed  while  engaged  in  this  duty.  Next  of 
kin,  J  N.  Payne,  1210  Virginia  Street,  Charles- 
town,  W.Va. 

PAYNE,  WORTHAM  J Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  D,  3d  Machine-Gun  Bat- 
talion. For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Very,  France,  October  9,  1918.  During  a  heavy 
bombardment,  Sergeant  Payne  located  a  position  in 
which  his  platoon  would  be  less  exposed  to  the  in- 
tense shelling,  and  returning  he  collected  his  men 
and  led  them  to  this  new  location  without  a  casual- 
ty. In  the  course  of  this  exploit  Sergeant  Payne  was 
severely  wounded,  but  directed  his  platoon  to  the 
place  of  protection  after  falling  from  exhaustion. 
Sergeant  Payne  died  on  his  way  to  the  hospital. 
Next  of  kin,  J.  J.  Payne,  father,  R.  F.  D.  1,  Cheney- 
ville,  La. 

PAYSON,  CARL  F Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  C,  125th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Cierges,  north- 
east of  Chateau-Thierry,  France,  on  August  1,  1918. 
During  the  attack  made  by  the  company  on  the  vil- 
lage of  Cierges,  Sergeant  Payson  was  mortally 
wounded  in  the  head  by  a  machine-gun  bullet.  He 
succeeded  in  keeping  on  his  feet,  however,  and  with 
the  attacking  wave,  encouraged  them,  and  by  his 
strong  will  power  he  instilled  in  them  all  the  spirit 
of  fearlessness.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Minnie  Timber- 
man,  mother,  Monroe,  Mich. 

PEACOCK,  JACK Sergeant 

Company  K,  141st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne,  France,  October 
8,  1918.  All  the  officers  of  his  company  being  killed, 
Sergeant  Peacock  took  command  and  led  the  com- 
pany into  action,  capturing  62  German  prisoners 
who  were  occupying  and  directing  a  fire  against  our 
troops  from  six  machine-gun  nests.  Home  address, 
Arnold  Smith  Peacock,  father,  Manger,  Texas. 

PEACOCK,  RAYMOND  F.  .  .  .  Corporal 
Company  F,  lllth  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Fismette,  France,  August  10, 
1918.  Being  the  only  member  of  his  detachment 
who  knew  how  to  operate  an  enemy  machine-gun, 
he  volunteered  to  go  forward  in  the  attack  near  Fis- 
mette, in  spite  of  just  having  been  so  badly  wounded 
in  his  left  shoulder  that  his  left  arm  was  partially 
useless.  He  participated  in  the  assault,  and  with 
one  arm  operated  a  captured  German  machine-gun 
against  the  enemy  until  he  was  again  wounded. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  F.  J.  Peacock,  mother,  93J 
West  Washington  Street,  Morristown,  Pa. 


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PEADEN,  ALBERT  JOHN  ....  Private 
Company  M,  118th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Vaux  Andigny,  France,  Oc- 
tober 11,  1918.  While  delivering  a  message,  Private 
Peaden  was  seriously  wounded  by  a  bullet  which  en- 
tered his  cheek  and  passed  through  his  lower  right 
jaw,  but  he  refused  to  be  evacuated  and  continued 
on  duty  until  the  following  day.  Upon  reporting  to 
the  aid  station  he  was  evacuated  to  the  hospital, 
where  the  wound  was  found  to  be  so  serious  that  he 
was  compelled  to  remain  there  for  several  weeks. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Elizabeth  J.  Creech,  mother, 
Farmville.  S.  C. 

PEARCE,  PERCE  R.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
2d  Brigade,  1st  Division.  During  a  violent  attack 
from  artillery  and  machine-guns  at  Berzy-le-Sec, 
France,  July  21,  1918,  while  serving  as  liaison  officer 
he  fearlessly  exposed  himself,  exceeding  the  demands 
of  duty  to  assist  in  reforming  units  that  had  been 
disseminated  in  battle  and  directing  them  to  effect- 
ive positions.  Home  address,  Mrs.  J.  C.  Pearce,  28 
Van  Wagenen  Street,  Newark,  N.  J. 

PEARCE,  ZENO  W Private 

Deceased.  Company  C,  1st  Engineers.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Soissons,  France, 
July  20,  1918.  When  volunteers  were  called  for  by 
his  company  commander,  Private  Pearce  volun- 
teered and  rescued  wounded  comrades  from  a  bar- 
rage. Disregarding  danger  to  himself,  he  continued 
the  performance  of  these  heroic  deeds  until  killed. 
Next  of  kin,  Joseph  G.  Pearce,  father,  6932  Lock- 
wood  Street,  Oakland,  Cal. 

PEARSON,  HARRY  L Private 

Machine  Gun  Company  No.  3,  370th  Infantry. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Ferme  la 
Folie,  France,  September  30,  1918.  While  under 
heavy  fire  Private  Pearson  volunteered  and,  accom- 
panied by  another  soldier,  rescued  a  wounded  com- 
rade from  an  exposed  position,  carrying  him  to  the 
first-aid  station.  Home  address,  Annie  L.  Pearson, 
mother,  714  East  Ankeny  Street,  Portland,  Ore. 

PEARSON,  VARLOURD  ....  Sergeant 
Deceased.  Company  I,  137th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Baulny,  France, 
September  28,  1918.  Though  wounded  three  times 
by  shrapnel  and  machine-gun  bullets,  he  refused  to 
be  evacuated  and  continued  to  lead  the  advance  of 
his  platoon,  remaining  in  command  for  several  hours 
till  he  received  a  fourth  wound  which  proved  fatal. 
Next  of  kin,  General  C.  L.  Pearson,  father,  Dade- 
ville,  Ala. 

PEASE,  LIBERTY Private 

Company  E,  168th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  the  Forest  de  Fere,  near  Nestles, 
northeast  of  Chateau-Thierry,  France,  July  26  to 
August  2,  1918,  during  the  advance  of  his  regiment 
in  the  Forest  de  Fere,  by  his  voluntary,  authorized, 
and  untiring  efforts  in  carrying  wounded,  both  by 
day  and  by  night,  under  the  most  severe  and  dan- 
gerous circumstances,  and  especially  when  the  town 
of  Sergy  was  under  bombardment,  July  31,  1918. 
Home  address,  John  E.  Pease,  R.  F.  D.  2,  Shenan- 
doah,  Iowa. 

PEATROSS,  JAMES  LINWOOD  .  .  Major 
353d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Bantheville,  France,  November  2,  1918. 
Though  he  had  been  wounded  the  day  before  and 
was  so  weak  from  exposure  that  he  could  hardly 
talk,  Major  Peatross  remained  with  his  battalion 
and  led  it  in  assault  on  enemy  machine-gun  nests 
north  of  the  Bois  de  Barricourt.  Under  his  personal 
direction,  without  artillery  support,  the  machine- 
gun  nests  were  flanked  and  the  day's  objective 


reached  in  spite  of  the  most  determined  resistance. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  J.  W.  Williams,  mother,  Rolla, 
Mo. 

PEAVY,  JOEB First  Lieutenant 

327th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Cornay,  France,  October  9,  1918.  Al- 
though his  command  was  nearly  surrounded  and 
enemy  machine-guns  were  pouring  an  incessant  fire 
on  them,  Lieutenant  Peavy  directed  the  fire  of  his 
men,  after  having  been  seriously  wounded.  He  re- 
mained during  the  advance,  refusing  first  aid  until 
those  about  him  needing  attention  were  properly 
cared  for.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Celestia  Peavy, 
mother,  Greenville,  Ga. 

PECK,  M.  H Captain 

Deceased.  2d  Battalion,  2d  Engineers.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  at  St.  Etienne, 
France,  October  9,  1918.  While  in  command  of  his 
battalion,  holding  part  of  the  line  in  St.  Etienne, 
Captain  Peck  personally  conducted  a  reconnais- 
sance, after  pervious  patrols  had  failed,  in  order  to 
establish  liaison  with  the  troops  on  his  right.  Cap- 
tain Peck  lost  his  life  during  this  reconnaissance. 
Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  M.  H.  Peck,  wife,  12  Perry  Street, 
Petersburg,  Va. 

PECK,  ROBERT  H Colonel 

f  llth  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Liny-Devant-Dun,  Fontaine,  and  Brande- 
ville,  France,  November  6-8,  1918.  Throughout  the 
successive  attacks  on  Liny-Devant-Dun,  Cote  292, 
Bois  du  Chenois,  Fontaines,  Murvaux,  Bois  du 
Corrai,  and  Bois  de  Brandeyille,  he  exhibited  con- 
spicuous gallantry,  stimulating  his  command  to  a 
high  state  of  enthusiasm  and  creating  a  superb  mor- 
ale. Placing  himself  in  front  of  the  leading  waves, 
he  personally  led  his  men  to  the  assault.  Accom- 
panied by  nine  men,  he  attacked  a  battery  of  enemy 
artillery  near  La  Maisonette  Farm,  forcing  the 
abandonment  and  subsequent  capture  of  the  bat- 
tery. Under  his  skillful  leadership  his  regiment 
captured  numerous  prisoners,  six  pieces  of  artil- 
lery, three  antiaircraft  guns,  150  machine-guns, 
and  vast  quantities  of  ammunition  and  supplies. 
Home  address.  Mrs.  R.  H.  Peck,  Washington,  D.  C. 


PEDERSON,  INGVALD  O. 


.  Private 


Headquarters  Company,  7th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Fossoy,  France, 
July  14-15,  1918.  Private  Pederson  volunteered 
and  carried  a  message  over  a  heavily  shelled  route, 
and  although  wounded  in  the  execution  of  this  task, 
he  accomplished  the  mission.  Home  address, 
George  A.  Roade,  friend,  in  care  of  A.  Colburn  Co., 
Philadelphia,  Pa. 

PEDERSON,  WILLIAM  J Private 

Company  H,  307th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Oches,  France,  November  4, 
1918.  Exposing  himself  to  heavy  machine-gun  fire, 
Private  Pederson  crossed  an  open  field  300  yards 
wide  and  rescued  a  severely  wounded  comrade. 
Home  address,  Albert  Pederson,  Becker,  Minn. 

PEDRO,  JEROME  C Private 

Second  Battalion,  9th  Infantry.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  Medeah  Ferme,  France, 
October  3-9,  1918.  As  a  runner,  Private  Pedro  dis- 
played the  utmost  disregard  for  personal  danger  in 
carrying  messages  from  his  regimental  commander 
to  all  parts  of  the  line,  under  heavy  shell  fire,  setting 
a  splendid  example  of  courage  and  devotion  to  duty, 
until  he  was  seriously  wounded.  Home  address, 
Jerome  C.  Pedro,  father,  94  Frick  Street,  New  Bed- 
ford, Mass. 

PEGG,  DONALD  H Private 

Deceased.  Medical  Detachment,  12th  Machine- 
Gun  Battalion.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 


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tion  near  the  Bois  de  Ogons,  France,  September  30, 
1918.  While  engaged  in  administering  first  aid 
under  terrific  machine-gun  fire,  Private  Pegg  volun- 
tarily went  to  an  especially  dangerous  position  to 
care  for  a  wounded  soldier,  and  in  so  doing  was  him- 
self killed.  Next  of  kin,  George  A.  Pegg,  father, 
Arlington,  N.  J. 

PEGUES,  JOSIAH  J.  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
95th  Aero  Squadron,  Air  Service.  For  extraor- 
dinary heroism  in  action  near  Dun-sur-Meuse, 
France,  November  5,  1918.  On  account  of  heavy 
clouds  and  mist,  Lieutenant  Pegues  became  de- 
tached from  his  formation.  While  endeavoring  to 
find  it,  he  came  upon  eight  hostile  planes  which  were 
maneuvering  to  attack  four  of  our  planes.  With 
great  courage  and  skill  he  passed  through  the  forma- 
tion and  attacked  ita  leader,  dispersed  the  forma- 
tion, preventing  further  attack.  Home  address, 
S.  F.  Pegues,  father,  6043  Woodlawn  Avenue, 
Chicago,  111. 

PELKEY,  EDWIN Private 

Company  C,  107th  Field  Signal  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Cierges, 
France,  August  2,  1918.  He  was  a  member  of  a  de- 
tachment stringing  telephone  wire  in  advance  of  the 
front  lines  through  the  heaviest  artillery  fire.  When 
connection  was  established  at  a  point  within  100 
yards  of  the  German  line  and  before  the  American 
advance  was  begun,  Private  Pelkey  volunteered  to 
remain  there  until  our  troops  had  advanced  far 
enough  to  establish  the  advance  regimental  post  of 
command  at  that  place.  His  devotion  to  duty  un- 
der conditions  of  great  danger  assisted  immeasur- 
ably in  maintaining  unity  of  action  between  the 
front  lines  and  regimental  post  of  command,  and  hia 
utter  indifference  to  his  own  safety  made  easier  the 
capture  of  a  strong  enemy  position.  Home  address, 
Fred  E.  Pelkey,  R.  F.  D.  1,  Pain  Court,  Ontario, 
Canada. 

PENDELL,  ELMER  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Observer,  120th  Infantry.  168th  Aero  Squadron. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  November  4, 
1918.  As  observer  in  D.  H.  4  plane,  Lieutenant  Pen- 
dell  flew  an  infantry  contact  machine  over  the  line 
of  the  7th  Division  November  4,  1918.  Because  of 
exceedingly  adverse  weather  conditions,  Lieutenant 
Pendell  disregarded  the  danger  of  fire  from  the 
ground  and  crossed  the  lines  at  1,000  feet  altitude. 
While  thus  flying  he  was  wounded  in  the  shoulder 
by  an  explosive  bullet  fired  from  the  ground.  Dis- 
regarding his  wound,  he  came  down  to  an  altitude  as 
low  as  500  feet.  After  securing  the  desired  informa- 
tion he  wrote  out  his  message  with  great  effort  and 
dropped  it  to  the  division.  Home  address,  George 
G.  Pendell,  father,  Caribou,  Me. 

PENNINGTON,  EDGAR  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Meolical  Detachment,  357th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Bantheville, 
France,  October  23-24,  1918.  Private  Pennington 
demonstrated  the  highest  bravery  and  devotion  to 
duty  in  giving  first-aid  treatment  to  wounded  men 
under  terrific  bombardment  of  gas  and  high-explos- 
ive shells.  Going  over  the  top  with  his  company  he 
attended  wounded  men  and  directed  their  evacua- 
tion until  he  became  exhausted  and  had  to  be  sent 
to  a  hospital.  Home  address,  Vivian  Brady,  friend, 
Wellington,  Texas. 

PEPIN,  EDMUND  ....  Sous-Lieutenant 
Pilot,  47th  EscadriUe,  French  Air  Service.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  in  the  region  of  St. 
Mihiel,  France,  September  12,  1918.  Lieutenant 
Pepin,  in  the  most  adverse  weather  conditions,  flew 
at  an  extremely  low  altitude  for  two  hours  and  a 
half,  thoroughly  reconnoitering  enemy  positions 
and  returning  with  information  of  the  greatest 
value.  Home  address  not  given. 


PERCY,  WILLIAM  J Sergeant 

Company  E,  108th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ronssoy,  France,  September 
29,  1918.  After  having  been  wounded  in  the  face 
and  legs,  he  led  a  patrol,  under  heavy  shell  and  ma- 


Pierce  Avenue,  Niagara  Falls,  N.  Y. 

PERDEW,  EARNEST  E Sergeant 

Company  H,  364th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Eclisfontaine,  France,  Sep- 
tember 28,  1918.  Assisted  by  another  sergeant,  and 
leading  a  combat  group  across  an  open  valley  under 
constant  hostile  fire,  he  completed  the  capture  of 
four  machine-gun  nests  and  three  prisoners.  Home 
address,  J.  E.  Perdew,  father,  Etiwanda,  Calif. 

PERKAUS,  FRANK  .  .  .  Supply  Sergeant 
Company  K,  9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Soissons,  France,  July  18, 
1918.  Sergeant  Perkaus  volunteered  to  go  about 
350  yards  in  advance  of  our  lines  to  locate  the  enemy 
and  secure  other  information.  He  made  the  trip 
through  heavy  machine-gun  and  artillery  fire  and 
secured  the  information  but  was  wounded  while  re- 
turning to  our  line.  When  ordered  to  the  dressing 
station  by  his  commanding  officer,  he  helped  others 
who  were  more  seriously  wounded  than  himself  to 
reach  the  station.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Anna  Perk- 
aus, mother,  2718  South  Homan  Avenue,  Chicago, 
111. 

PERKINS,  BYRON  R Private 

Deceased.  Headquarters  Company,  1st  Engin- 
eers. For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Sois- 
sons, France,  July  20,  1918.  When  volunteers  were 
called  for  by  his  company  commander,  Private  Per- 
kins volunteered  and  rescued  wounded  comrades 
from  a  barrage.  Disregarding  danger  to  himself,  he 
continued  the  performance  of  these  heroic  deeds 
until  killed.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Eula  Chamberlin, 
sister,  425  Summer  Avenue,  Springfield,  Mass. 

PERKINS,  EARL  H Sergeant 

Company  M,  131st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  the  Meuse-Argonne  offensive, 
September  26,  1918.  With  three  other  soldiers,  he, 
on  his  own  initiative,  crawled  across  an  open  field, 
subjected  to  intense  artillery  and  machine-gun  fire, 
flanking  three  machine-gun  positions,  which  were 
holding  up  our  advance.  The  mission  was  success- 
ful, seven  Germans  being  killed  by  the  patrol  and  23 
captured  and  three  machine  guns  captured.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  P.  O.  Perkins,  mother,  8042  Sanga- 
mon  Street,  Chicago,  111. 

PERONACE,  ANTHONY  ....  Private 
Company  B,  4th  Infantry.  For  extraordnary 
heroism  in  action  near  Gland,  France,  July  21,  1918. 
With  his  platoon  leader  and  one  other  soldier, 
Private  Peronace  captured  an  enemy  machine-gun 
and  eight  prisoners.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Concetta 
Peronace,  wife,  147  Mulberry  Street,  New  York 
City. 

PERRY,  SETHE Corporal 

Deceased.  Company  K,  119th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt, 
France,  September  29,  1918.  When  a  portion  of  his 
company  was  threatened  with  a  counterattack  and 
he  had  seen  one  runner  killed  in  an  attempt  to  reach 
them  from  company  headquarters  with  orders  to  fall 
back,  he  volunteered  for  the  dangerous  mission. 
While  crossing  an  open  field  under  heavy  fire,  he  was 
mortally  wounded.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Mary  L. 
Perry,  mother,  Okisko,  N.  C. 

PETERS,  HERBERT  N Captain 

Deceased.     358th    Infantry.    For  extraordinary 


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heroism  in  action  near  Les  Huit  Chemins,  France, 
September  12-14,  1918.  As  commander  of  the  sup- 
port company  of  his  battalion,  Captain  Peters 
displayed  courage  and  leadership  by  rushing  two 
platoons  into  position  to  protect  the  right  flank  of 
the  battalion,  which  had  suddenly  become  exposed. 
Under  his  personal  leadership,  in  the  face  of  intense 
machine-gun  and  shell,  fire  a  number  of  enemy  ma- 
chine-gun nests  were  stormed  and  enemy  combat 
troops  dispersed.  Serious  danger  to  the  advancing 
line  was  thereby  averted.  This  gallant  officer  was 
killed  shortly  afterward  in  a  raid  on  the  enemy. 
Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Nettie  Peters,  mother,  Sabinal, 
Texas. 

PETERS,  WILLIAM Private 

Company  I,  131st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Bois  de  Chaume,  France,  Octo- 
ber 10,  1918.  When  the  advance  of  his  platoon  was 
held  up  by  an  enemy  machine-gun,  Private  Peters 
on  his  own  initiative  flanked  the  position,  killed  the 
gunner,  and  captured  the  rest  of  the  crew,  thereby 
allowing  the  platoon  to  advance.  Home  address, 
Louis  Peters,  father,  1608  Cleveland  Avenue,  Chi- 
cago, 111. 

PETERSEN,  LEONARD  ....  Private 
Deceased.  Ambulance  Company  140, 1 10th  Sani- 
tary Train.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Baulny,  France,  September  29,  1918.  Serving  as  a 
litter  bearer,  he  voluntarily  left  cover  and  exposed 
himself  to  intense  artillery  fire  to  rescue  wounded 
men  lying  in  the  open.  Mortally  wounded,  he  con- 
tinued to  assist  in  the  rescue  of  wounded  comrades 
till  he  fell  exhausted.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Helen 
Petersen,  mother,  942  Gilmore  Avenue,  Kansas 
City,  Kan. 

PETERSEN,  SOLOMON  ....  Sergeant 
Company  I,  362d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  during  the  Argonne  offensive, 
France,  September  26-29,  1918.  He  repeatedly  led 
patrols  in  successful  attacks  on  enemy  machine-gun 
emplacements,  displaying  calmness  and  keen  judg- 
ment. After  being  wounded  he  insisted  on  remain- 
ing in  command  of  his  platoon.  Home  address, 
C.  C.  Petersen,  father,  Atlanta,  Kan. 

PETERSEN,  THEODOR  ....  Sergeant 
Deceased.  Medical  Department,  151st  Field  Ar- 
tillery. Died  March  5,  1918,  of  wounds  received  in 
action.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Jacobine  A.  Petersen, 
mother,  99  Central  Avenue,  Oshkosh,  Wis. 

PETERSON,  ALBERT  C Private 

Deceased.  Company  B,  307th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Grand-Pr6, 
France,  October  15,  1918.  Private  Peterson  sacri- 
ficed his  life  in  fearlessly  going  out  in  the  face  of 
machine-gun  fire  and  attempting  to  rescue  another 
soldier  who  had  been  mortally  wounded.  Next  of 
kin,  Louis  C.  Peterson,  father,  Stacy,  Minn. 

PETERSON,  DAVID  McK.  .  .  .  Captain 
94  Aero  Squadron,  Air  Service.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  Luneville,  France,  on 
May  3,  1918.  Leading  a  patrol  of  three,  he  encoun- 
tered five  enemy  planes  at  an  altitude  of  3,500 
meters  and  immediately  gave  battle.  Notwith- 
standing the  fact  that  he  was  attacked  from  all 
sides,  this  officer,  by  skillful  maneuvering,  suc- 
ceeded in  shooting  down  one  of  the  enemy's  planes 
and  dispersing  the  remaining  four.  A  bronze  oak 
leaf  is  awarded  to  Captain  Peterson  for  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  Thiaucourt,  France,  on 
May  15,  1918.  While  on  a  patrol  alone  he  encoun- 
tered two  enemy  planes  at  an  altitude  of  52  meters. 
He  promptly  attacked,  despite  the  odds,  and  shot 
down  one  of  the  enemy  planes  in  flames.  While  thus 
engaged  he  was  attacked  from  above  by  the  second 


enemy  plane,  but  by  skillful  maneuvering  he  suc- 
ceeded in  shooting  it  down  also.  Home  address, 
P.  B.  Peterson,  Honesdale,  Pa. 

PETERSON,  G.I.  Pharmacist's Mate(Third Class) 
U.  S.  N.  Attached  to  Company  M,  5th  Regiment, 
U.  S.  M.  C.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action 
near  St.  Etienne,  France,  October  3-7,  1918. 
Pharmacist's  Mate  Peterson  was  directly  responsible 
for  the  saving  of  several  lives  while  obliged  to  care 
for  the  company's  wounded  alone.  On  succeeding 
days  he  travelled  from  one  side  of  the  company 
sector  to  the  other,  through  artillery  and  machine- 
gun  barrage,  hunting  and  caring  for  the  wounded. 
Home  address,  Lewis  J.  Peterson,  father,  Paxton, 
111. 

PETERSON,  HELMER  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  E,  9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Tulerie  Ferme,  France, 
November  4,  1918.  Private  Peterson  displayed  ex- 
ceptional bravery  in  carrying  important  messages 
to  the  rear  through  heavy  enemy  artillery  and  ma- 
chine-gun barrages,  keeping  his  commanding  officer 
informed  as  to  the  situation  at  all  times.  Tireless  in 
his  efforts,  he  was  instrumental  in  the  success  of  the 
operation.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Jonas  J.  Akre,  sister, 
Decorah,  Iowa. 

PETERSON,  HOLGAR  ....  Corporal 
Deceased.  Company  C,  308th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Charlevaux, 
France,  October  3-7,  1918.  While  leading  a  scout- 
ing party,  Corporal  Peterson  encountered  an  enemy 
patrol  and  displayed  exceptional  courage  and  lead- 
ership in  killing  the  officer  and  two  soldiers  who 
composed  it.  He  repeatedly  volunteered  for  dan- 
gerous patrol  work  with  great  bravery  and  aggres- 
siveness, until  he  was  killed.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs. 
Catherine  Peterson,  wife,  Spencer,  Iowa. 

PETERSON,  OSCAR  W Sergeant 

Company  A,  59th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Courchamps,  France,  July 
19,  1918.  Discovering  the  enemy  making  a  counter- 
attack to  the  left  flank  of  his  platoon,  Sergeant 
Peterson  immediately  organized  a  combat  group  of 
25  men,  and  though  greatly  outnumbered  by  the 
Germans  he  succeeded  in  routing  them,  inspiring 
his  men  by  his  disregard  of  personal  danger.  He 
was  severely  wounded  later  in  the  day,  but  he  re- 
fused to  go  to  the  rear  until  he  had  reorganized  his 
platoon  an  hour  and  a  half  later.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Ella  Peterson,  mother,  Jamestown,  N.  Dak. 

PETERSON,  ROY  W.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  D,  114th  Machine^Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt, 
France,  September  29,  1918.  Severely  wounded 
while  operating  a  machine-gun  under  shell  fire,  Pri- 
vate Peterson  refused  to  leave  his  post  until  he  was 
removed  by  his  comrades  against  his  protests. 
Home  address,  Lottie  S.  Peterson,  mother,  3408 
Sahler  Street,  Omaha,  Neb. 

PETERSON,  VAN  WALKER  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Company  B,  131st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  Chaume,  France, 
October  10,  1918.  When  the  company  guarding  the 
flank  was  on  the  verge  of  retreating  in  disorder, 
Sergeant  Peterson  avoided  the  perilous  situation  by 
jumping  to  the  front  and  holding  the  badly  shaken 
troops  in  their  positions  on  the  line.  His  quick  ac- 
tion during  the  terrific  fire  was  responsible  for  the 
safety  of  the  entire  line.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Es- 
ther L.  Peterson,  wife,  523  Arlington  Place,  Chi- 
cago, 111. 

PETERSON,  VICTOR Sergeant 

Company  H,  132d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Forges,  France,  September 
26,  1918.  When  his  platoon  was  held  up  by  a  heavy 


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flanking  machine-gun  fire,  Sergeant  Peterson  ad- 
vanced alone  ahead  of  the  platoon,  on  his  own  ini- 
tiative, and  successfully  cleaned  up  the  machine- 
gun  nest  with  hand  grenades  and  captured  the  ma- 
chine-gun. Home  address,  Charles  Peterson,  bro- 
ther, 4633  Kenmore  Avenue,  Chicago,  111. 

PETERSON,  WALTER  O.  L.  .  First  Sergeant 
Company  H,  128th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Romagne,  France,  October  5, 
1918.  Because  of  casualties  among  officers,  Ser- 
geant Peterson  was  placed  in  command  of  the  sec- 
ond wave,  which  he  led  with  exceptional  bravery 
and  leadership.  When  it  became  isolated  in  a  fog, 
he  crawled  forward  by  himself  to  ascertain  the  char- 
acter of  troops  which  were  seen  one  kilometer  to  the 
front,  and  upon  finding  that  they  were  hostile,  im- 
mediately established  liaison  with  adjacent  units 
and  straightened  out  his  line  after  breaking  up  sev- 
eral enemy  machine-gun  nests.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Edna  H.  Peterson,  wife,  2122  Clarence  Ave- 
nue, Racine,  Wis. 

PETERSON,  WILLIAM  C.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  U.  S.  Infantry,  attached  to  5th  Regi- 
ment, U.  S.  M.  C.  Killed  in  action  at  Chateau- 
thierry,  France,  June  6,  1918.  He  gave  the  supreme 
proof  of  that  extraordinary  heroism  which  will  serve 
as  an  example  to  hitherto  untried  troops.  Next  of 
kin,  Fred  Peterson,  father,  North  Crystal  Lake,  111. 

PETIT,  AUGUSTE  JULES  .  Marechal  des  Logis 
5th  C9mpany,  5th  R.  C.  P.,  French  Army.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  east  of  Doncourt, 
France,  September  27,  1918.  Having  been  ordered 
to  attack  Bonvrot  Farm,  Marechal  des  Logis  Petit 
led  his  platoon  forward  with  fixed  bayonets  and  cut 
off  the  enemy,  capturing  the  position,  which  had 
been  occupied  by  the  enemy  since  dawn.  His  pla- 
toon, numbering  but  20,  took  85  prisoners  and  four 
machine-guns. 

PETITT,  CHARLES  E.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
102d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Verdun,  France,  October  27,  1918.  After 
being  seriously  wounded  in  the  assault  against 
strong  enemy  positions  in  the  Bois  de  le  Reine, 
Lieutenant  Petitt  stumbled  on  at  the  head  of  his  com- 
mand until  compelled  to  turn  over  the  command  to  a 
sergeant,  on  account  of  his  condition.  After  this  he 
remained  in  a  shell  hole  under  terrific  concentration 
of  machine-gun  and  artillery  fire,  encouraging  his 
men  as  best  he  could,  and  aiding  to  the  utmost  of  his 
ability  by  sniping  the  enemy  with  the  rifle  of  a  sol- 
dier wounded  more  severely  than  himself.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Gengina  Petitt,  wife,  Ontonagon, 
Mich. 

PETRACH,  EMIL  H Bugler 

Company  G,  56th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Preny  Ridge,  France,  No- 
vember 1,  1918.  Under  heavy  and  deadly  machine- 
gun  fire,  Bugler  Petrach  carried  messages  to  and 
from  his  company.  After  all  other  means  of  com- 
munication had  been  cut  off,  he  volunteered  and 
carried  many  important  messages  through  artillery 
fire,  thus  establishing  liaison  with  the  rear.  He  was 
later  wounded  while  passing  through  a  barrage? 
Home  address,  Anna  M.  Petrach,  Youngstown, 
Ohio. 

PETROVIC,  JOSEPH  L Corporal 

Battery  D,  6th  Field  Artillery.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  Fleville,  France,  October 
5^7,1918.  When  a  shell  burst  near  his  gun,  throwing 
him  across  the  train  of  the  piece  and  killing  or 
wounding  all  of  the  section  but  himself  and  one 
other  cannoneer,  Corporal  Petrovic  and  the  latter 
succeeded  in  repairing  the  piece  and  continued  the 
rolling  barrage  until  it  became  impossible  to  fire  the 
gun  again.  Two  days  later,  under  almost  identical 
circumstances,  he  and  one  other  soldier  continued  at 
their  post,  after  the  other  members  of  the  crew  had 


been  wounded,  and  continued  to  serve  the  piece 
until  the  completion  of  the  barrage.  Home  address, 
Mrs  Mary  Petrovic,  mother,  541  Marble  Avenue, 
Joliet,  111. 

PETTY,  ORLANDO  H.  .  Passed  Assist.  Surgeon 
U.  S.  N.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action 
near  Lucy,  France,  June  11,  1918.  While  Surgeon 
Petty  was  treating  wounded  under  bombardment  of 
gas  and  high-explosive  shells  he  was  knocked  down 
and  his  gas  mask  torn  by  a  bursting  gas  shell,  but  he 
discarded  his  gas  mask  and  continued  his  work. 
Later,  when  his  dressing  station  was  demolished  by 
another  shell,  he  helped  carry  a  wounded  officer 
through  the  shell  fire  to  a  place  of  safety.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs  Marcia  M.  Petty,  wife,  6215  Ridge 
Avenue,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

PETTY,  WILLARD  D Private 

Deceased.  Company  B,  131st  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Consenvoye, 
France,  October  10,  1918.  Showing  utter  disregard 
of  personal  danger,  he  went  to  the  rescue  of  his 
wounded  platoon  leader  who  lay  in  a  zone  covered 
by  heavy  enemy  machine-gun  fire,  being  himself 
mortally  wounded  in  the  attempt.  Private  Petty 
volunteered  to  attempt  the  rescue,  which  cost  him 
his  life,  after  two  of  his  comrades  had  been  killed 
and  another  wounded  in  similar  trials.  Next  of  kin, 
Mrs.  Lydia  Petty,  mother,  Pearl,  III. 

PEURIFOY,  JOHN  M.     .     .  First  Sergeant 

Company  L,  326th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Pylone,  France,  October  9, 
1918.  After  he  had  seen  an  officer  and  13  men  of  his 
company  fall  from  the  fire  of  enemy  machine-guns 
and  snipers,  Sergeant  Peurifoy  advanced  alone,  and, 
after  crawling  about  50  yards  in  advance  of  his  com- 
pany, he  shot  a  sniper  from  a  tree  and  drove  off  the 
crews  of  two  machine-guns  located  nearby.  His 
action  permitted  the  further  advance  of  his  com- 
pany. Home  address,  Mrs.  Elizabeth  Peurifoy, 
mother,  Griffen,  Ga. 

PEYTON,  BYRON  .  .  .  Supply  Sergeant 
Supply  Company,  166th  Infantry.  For  extraor- 
dinary heroism  in  action  northeast  of  Chateau- 
Thierry,  France,  July  29, 1918.  In  response  to  a  call 
from  the  attacking  battalion  for  ammunition  he 
drove  a  combat  wagon  in  broad  daylight  into  the 
front-line  positions  near  Vere-en-Tardenois,  and 
delivered  the  ammunition  required  by  his  comrades 
on  the  front.  Home  address,  John  L.  Peyton,  328 
West  First  Avenue,  Columbus,  Ohio. 

PFEIL,  CLARENCE Private 

Company  K,  327th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  the  Argonne-Meuse  offensive, 
October  9,  1918.  Assisted  by  another  spldier,  Pri- 
vate Pfeil  crawled  far  in  advance  of  our  lines,  under 
terrific  machine-gun  and  shell  fire,  and  brought  back 
a  severely  wounded  comrade.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Mary  H.  Pfeil,  mother,  1002  West  Washington 
Street,  Sandusky,  Ohio. 

PHALEN.  EDWARD  F Corporal 

C9mpany  E,  23d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Vierzy,  France,  July  18, 
1918.  Corporal  Phalen  voluntarily  left  the  assault- 
ing wave  of  his  company  and,  single-handed,  cap- 
tured or  killed  the  entire  crew  of  a  concealed  ma- 
chine-gun position,  which  was  delivering  a  terrific 
and  accurate  fire  upon  his  comrades  from  the  right 
flank.  His  timely  and  gallant  act  drew  the  fire  of 
the  machine-gun  from  his  comrades  until  they  were 
able  to  find  shelter,  and  saved  the  lives  of  many  of 
the  assaulting  wave.  Home  address,  Margaret 
Phalen,  mother,  88  North  Street,  Calais,  Me. 

PHELAN,  JEREMIAH  A Corporal 

Company  M,  328th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Cornay,  France,  October  9-10, 


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1918.  After  fighting  for  six  hours,  Corporal  Phelan 
volunteered  to  accompany  15  other  soldiers  and  an 
officer  on  night  patrol  of  the  town  of  Cornay,  which 
was  held  by  many  machine-gun  posts.  The  party 
worked  from  11  o'clock  at  night  till  next  morning  in 
clearing  buildings  and  dugouts  of  the  enemy,  cap- 
turing 65  prisoners  and  two  machine-guns.  With 
six  others,  Corporal  Phelan  volunteered  and  entered 
a  dugout,  where  23  prisoners  were  captured.  He 
was  wounded  while  leaving  the  town,  but  he  refused 
to  go  to  the  aid  station  until  the  prisoners  had  been 
delivered  at  brigade  headquarters.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Anna  Phelan,  mother,  New  York  City. 

PHELPS,  GLEN  ....  First  Lieutenant 
Observer,  Balloon  Section,  Air  Service.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  Villers-sur-Marne, 
France,  July  15  and  August  7,  1918,  and  Chatel- 
Chehery,  France,  October  27-30,  1918.  While  regu- 
lating artillery  fire  from  his  balloon  Lieutenant 
Phelps,  with  another  observer,  was  attacked  by 
three  enemy  planes  and  forced  to  jump  after  his 
balloon  had  been  set  on  fire.  On  four  other  occa- 
sions his  balloon  was  sent  down  in  flames,  after  be- 
ing attacked  by  superior  numbers  of  the  enemy, 
but  on  each  occasion  he  resumed  his  work  just  as 
soon  as  another  balloon  could  be  obtained.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  W.  A.  Phelps,  mother,  4442  Demar 
Boulevard,  St.  Louis,  Mo. 

PHILBALD,  HENRY  W Corporal 

Deceased.  78th  Company,  6th  Regiment,  U.  S. 
M.  C.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  at 
Blanc  Mont,  France,  October  3,  1918.  Corporal 
Philblad  advanced  alone  on  two  machine-gun  nests, 
which  he  captured,  killing  several  of  the  crew  with 
his  pistol.  Two  hours  later  he  again  went  forward 
with  two  other  soldiers  and,  while  attacking  an- 
other machine-gun  nest,  he  was  killed  by  shrapnel. 
Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Emma  Philbald,  mother,  Knox- 
ville,  111. 

PHILLIPS,  CHARLES Private 

Company  A,  4th  Machine-Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Vierzy,  France, 
July  18-19,  1918.  On  July  18,  1918,  he  twice  urove 
a  light  truck  loaded  with  ammunition  through  Vier- 
zy and  up  the  road  directly  in  the  rear  of  the  posi- 
tion occupied  by  his  company,  this  road  being  under 
heavy  shell  fire  at  all  times.  On  the  morning  of  the 
19th  of  July  he  returned  over  the  same  route  with 
rations  and  ran  his  truck  under  machine-gun  fire  to 
within  50  yards  of  the  trenches.  On  the  return  trip 
his  truck  was  hit  by  a  shell  and  destroyed,  where- 
upon he  borrowed  another  truck  and  returned. 
Home  address,  Davis  Phillips,  Helena,  Mont. 

PHILLIPS,  CLIFFORD  F.  First  Lieutenant 

Deceased.  Company  H.  339th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Bolshie 
Ozerka,  Russia,  April,  2,  1919.  With  a  few  men 
and  two  Lewis  guns,  he  held  the  enemy  counter- 
attack for  an  hour  until  reinforcements  arrived. 
He  constantly  encouraged  and  inspired  his  men  by 
the  example  of  heroism  he  set,  refusing  all  aid  when 
seriously  wounded,  to  avoid  weakening  his  small 
effective  forces.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Anna  Kathryn 
Phillips,  R.  F.  D.  4,  Neola,  Iowa. 

PHILLIPS,  DEWEY  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Deceased.  Company  K,  125th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Sergy,  France, 
July  31,  1918.  While  his  company  was  waiting 
orders,  after  having  reached  the  crest  of  Hill  212, 
Private  Phillips  voluntarily  left  his  place  and  went 
for  a  message  when  an  approaching  runner  was  seen 
to  fall,  too  badly  wounded  to  reach  the  company. 
This  act  was  done  voluntarily  and  under  the  direct 
fire  of  the  enemy's  machine-guns,  as  well  as  the 
terrific  bombardment  to  which  the  hill  was  then 
subjected.  Next  of  kin,  John  Phillips,  father,  427 
Hanchett  Street,  Saginaw,  Mich. 


PHILLIPS,  ELMER  A Private 

Company  K.  106th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Sedan,  France,  November  7, 
1918.  Private  Phillips  was  a  member  of  a  patrol 
sent  out  to  silence  machine-gun  nests,  which  were 
holding  up  the  battalion's  advance.  When  the 
officer  leading  the  patrol  fell,  mortally  wounded, 
this  soldier  went  to  his  assistance  in  the  face  of 
heavy  fire  from  machine-guns  only  100  yards  away, 
remaining  in  this  position  until  nightfall,  though 
himself  seriously  wounded.  Home  address,  Robert 
E.  Cunningham,  brother-in-law,  R.  F.  D.  4,  Jaa- 
per,  Ala. 

PHILLIPS,  GEORGE  R.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Pilot,  Air  Service,  50th  Aero  Squadron.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Beff u  et  la  Mor- 
thomme,  France,  October  23,  1918.  Lieutenant 
Phillips,  pilot,  accompanied  by  Lieutenant  Mitchell 
H.  Brown,  observer,  while  on  a  reconnaissance  for 
the  78th  Division,  attacked  an  enemy  balloon  and 
forced  it  to  descend,  and  was  in  turn  attacked  by 
three  enemy  planes  (Fokker  type) .  The  incendiary 
bullets  from  the  enemy's  machines  set  the  signal 
rockets  in  the  observer's  cockpit  afire.  Disregard- 
ing the  P9ssibility  of  going  down  in  flames,  Lieuten- 
ant Phillips  maneuvered  his  plane  so  that  his  ob- 
server was  able  to  fire  on  and  destroy  one  enemy 
plane  and  drive  the  others  away.  He  then  handed 
his  fire  extinguisher  to  Lieutenant  Brown,  who  ex- 
tinguished the  flames.  They  completed  their  mis- 
sion and  secured  valuable  information.  Home  ad- 
dress, George  W.  Phillips,  father,  122  West  Market 
Street,  Lewiston,  Pa. 

PHILLIPS,  O.  V Sergeant 

Battery  C,  151st  Field  Artillery.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  Suippes,  France,  July  15, 
1918.  After  all  telephone  communication  had  been 
severed  on  account  of  heavy  enemy  shell  fire,  Ser- 
geant Phillips  volunteered  and  carried  a  very  im- 
portant message  through  an  extremely  heavy  bom- 
bardment. Although  wounded  while  carrying  out 
this  mission,  he  refused  medical  attention  until  the 
message  had  been  delivered.  Home  address,  Wil- 
liam E.  Phillips,  father,  685  Plum  Street,  St.  Paul, 
Minn. 

PHILLIPS,  RUFUS  R Private 

Company  F,  118th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bran  Court,  France,  October 
9,  1918.  When  his  company  was  about  to  reach  its 
objective,  a  sunken  road,  Private  Phillips'  company 
was  swept  by  enfilading  fire  from  several  hostile 
machine-guns.  Upon  his  own  initiative  this  soldier 
jumped  down  the  bank,  mounted  his  automatic  rifle 
in  the  center  of  the  road  in  the  face  of  the  enemy's 
fire,  and  opened  fire,  sweeping  the  parapets  of  the 
hostile  positions  with  well-directed  fire.  His  act  re- 
sulted in  the  capture  of  the  30  Germans  occupying 
the  post.  Home  address,  Dr.  C.  Phillips,  father, 
R.  F.  D.  8,  Gaffney,  S.  C. 

PHILLIPS,  SAMUEL  E.  .  .  First  Sergeant 
Company  B,  316th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Montfaucon,  September 
26-30,  1918.  During  the  entire  four  days  of  action. 
Sergeant  Phillips  exposed  himself  to  the  dangers  of 
artillery  and  machine-gun  fire,  assisting  in  every 
way  possible  to  insure  the  success  of  the  advance. 
He  made  repeated  trips  to  the  rear  and  either  urged 
his  comrades  forward  or  led  them  up  to  their  posi- 
tions. So  strenuously  did  he  labor  during  the  entire 
action  that,  at  the  end  of  the  fourth  day,  he  was  so 
exhausted  from  strain  and  shell  shock  that  he  was 
taken  from  the  field.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Isabelle 
S.  Phillips,  wife,  Greencastle,  Pa. 

PHILLIPS,  SYLVESTER     ....       Private 

Deceased.    Battery  E,  10th  Field  Artillery.    For 

extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Greves  Farm, 

France,  July  14,  1918.    Private  Phillips  was  acting 


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as  telephone  operator  at  a  gun  in  a  detached  posi- 
tion, when  all  the  crew  became  casualties.  With 
another  soldier,  he  courageously  continued  to  fire 
the  piece  under  the  heaviest  bombardment,  until  it 
was  struck  by  a  shell  and  he  was  killed.  Next  of  kin, 
Mrs.  Mary  Phillips,  mother,  1117  Walker  Street, 
Des  Moines,  Iowa. 

PHILLIS,  OLEX Sergeant 

Company  L,  llth  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Brandeville,  France,  Novem- 
ber 5-10,  1918.  Sergeant  Phillis  rendered  excellent 
service  on  patrols  and  by  volunteering  his  services 
for  an  expedition  into  the  German  lines.  He  cap- 
tured several  machine-guns  and  rendered  great  as- 
sistance to  the  wounded  by  giving  first  aid  in  the 
absence  of  medical  personnel.  Home  address,  Steve 
D.  Phillis,  father,  Mamatcani,  Korsnthias,  Greece. 


PHIPPS,  GEORGE  T. 


First  Lieutenant 


16th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Soissons,  France,  July  18,  1918.  Remain- 
ing on  duty  after  his  right  elbow  had  been  shattered 
by  a  machine-gun  bullet,  he  personally  led  a  com- 
pany to  the  left  and  front,  covering  a  flank  that  was 
entirely  exposed.  Being  then  placed  in  command  of 
a  battalion  he  led  a  successful  attack  upon  a  strong 
enemy  position,  showing  marked  ability  as  a  leader 
and  inspiring  his  men  by  his  bravery.  Home  ad- 
dress, A.  H.  Phipps,  brother,  1218  East  Columbia 
Street,  Evansville,  Ind. 

PHIPPS,  WALTER  B Private 

Headquarters  319th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Vilosnes,  France,  September 
27-28,  1918.  For  two  days  and  two  nights  Private 
Phipps  repeatedly  exposed  himself  to  heavy  shell 
fire  in  directing  and  maintaining  the  battalion  relay 
runner  service.  He  rendered  valuable  service  in  car- 
rying messages  over  fire-swept  areas,  directing 
wounded  soldiers  to  the  first-aid  station,  and  locat- 
ing a  new  aid  station  when  severe  bombardment 
necessitated  its  removal.  Home  address,  Columbus 
Phipps,  father,  Clintwood,  Va. 

PIAZZA,  JOHN  L Sergeant 

Company  C,  312th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Talma  Farm,  France,  Octo- 
ber 17,  1918.  During  the  operations  of  October  17 
Sergeant  Piazza  went  through  heavy  machine-gun 
and  artillery  fire  to  carry  a  wounded  private  of  his 
platoon  from  an  exposed  position  to  a  place  of 
safety.  A  short  time  after,  he  carried  a  wounded 
officer  of  his  company  across  an  open  space  of  80 
yards  and  a  stream,  subjected  to  machine-gun  and 
sniper's  fire,  to  a  place  where  he  could  be  removed 
by  stretcher  bearers.  Home  address,  Mrs.  John  L. 
Piazza,  wife,  631  East  213th  Street,  New  York  City. 

PIAZZANI,  JULIUS  A Corporal 

Company  F,  310th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  Loges,  France.  Octo- 
ber 19,  1918.  When  machine-gun  fire  had  held  up 
the  advance  of  his  company,  and  all  had  entrenched 
themselves  in  places  of  safety,  Corporal  Piazzani 
noticed  a  wounded  man  about  250  yards  in  front  of 
the  line.  Voluntarily  and  without  hesitation,  he 
went  to  the  side  of  the  wounded  and  rendered  first 
aid.  Upon  his  return,  he  advised  the  stretcher 
bearers,  enabling  them  to  safely  bring  this  man  in, 
thereby  saving  his  life.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Lavina 
Piazzani,  518  John  Street,  West  Hoboken,  N.  J. 

PICKERING.WOODELL  A.  Lieutenant  Colonel 
369th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  in  the  Champagne  Sector,  France,  September 
26  to  October  1,  1918.  Lieutenant  Colonel  Picker- 
ing repeatedly  exposed  himself  to  intense  shell  and 
machine-gun  fire,  establishing  observation  stations 
and  giving  able  counsel  to  subordinate  officers. 
Home  address,  Manchester,  Pa. 


PIERCE,  EDWARD  P.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Deceased.  Company  D,  108th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Ronssoy,  France, 
September  29,  1918.  Private  Pierce  left  shelter, 
went  into  an  open  field  under  heavy  machine-gun 
and  shell  fire,  and  dragged  a  wounded  soldier  to 
safety.  This  courageous  soldier  was  killed  while  ad- 
vancing with  his  company  later  in  the  action.  Next 
of  kin,  George  Pierce,  father,  Buffalo,  N.Y. 

PIERCE,  THOMAS  L Major 

325th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  St.  Juyin,  France,  October  11-14,  1918. 
Although  suffering  from  a  machine-gun  bullet 
wound,  Major  Pierce  refused  to  go  to  an  aid  station, 
but  remained  in  personal  command  of  his  battalion 
during  the  action.  Upon  receiving  two  other 
wounds  three  days  later,  this  officer  again  refused 
assistance  and  remained  with  his  command  until  the 
afternoon,  when  he  was  again  severely  wounded. 
He  permitted  himself  to  be  evacuated  only  after  he 
had  given  his  successor  detailed  instructions  and  in- 
formation. Home  address,  H.  H.  Pierce,  brother, 
49  Wall  Street,  New  York  City. 

PIERCY,  ROBERT  S.  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  C,  105th  Field  Signal  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt, 
France,  September  27,  1918.  After  the  signal  de- 
tachment of  the  1 18th  Infantry  had  suffered  severe 
casualties  and  were  no  longer  able  to  aid  in  main- 
taining lines  between  the  118th  and  117th  Regi- 
ments, Private  Piercy  rendered  valuable  services  by 
keeping  up  the  entire  line  of  communication,  work- 
ing day  and  night  under  constant  and  sweeping  ar- 
tillery fire.  Almost  uninterrupted  service  was  main- 
tained between  the  regiments,  owing  in  great  part  to 
his  untiring  energy.  Home  address,  Robert  F. 
Piercy,  Andrews,  N.  C. 

PIERSON,  ELVIN  L Corporal 

Headquarters  Company,  322d  Field  Artillery. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  la 
Grande  Montagne,  France,  October  16, 1918.  When 
the  telephone  communications  had  been  cut  off, 
Corporal  Pierson  made  four  trips  as  a  runner 
through  severe  artillery  barrage  and  machine-gun 
fire,  maintaining  liaison  between  artillery  and  infan- 
try. Home  address,  Mrs.  Kathryn  M.  Pierson, 
wife,  2229  Franklin  Avenue,  Toledo,  Ohio. 

PIERSON,  WARD  W Major 

Deceased.  315th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Etraye,  France,  November 
8-9,  1918.  Major  Pierson  displayed  the  highest 
courage  and  leadership,  reconnoitering  the  enemy 
positions  under  heavy  shell  and  machine-gun  fire. 
He  was  killed  while  in  the  performance  of  this  act. 
Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Ward  W.  Pierson,  wife,  Philadel- 
phia, Pa. 

PILCHER,  LUTHER  W Sergeant 

Deceased.  20th  Company,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S. 
M.  C.  Killed  in  action  at  Chateau-Thierry,  France, 
June  R,  1918.  He  gave  the  supreme  proof  of  that 
extraordinary  heroism  which  will  serve  as  an  exam- 
ple to  hitherto  untried  troops.  Next  of  kin,  Richard 
L.  Pilcher,  father,  Box  336,  Chipley,  Fla. 

PILKERTON,  ALVIN  W.  .  Pharmacist's  Mate 
U.  S.  N.,  attached  to  1st  Battalion,  6th  Regiment, 
U.  S.  M.  C.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action 
near  Thiaucourt,  France,  September  15,  1918. 
While  he  was  dressing  the  injuries  of  a  wounded  sol- 
dier under  heavy  shell  fire,  Pharmacist's  Mate  Pil- 
kerton  was  himself  severely  wounded  in  two  places, 
but  he  refused  to  treat  his  own  wounds  until  he  had 
taken  care  of  his  patient.  Home  address,  W.  I.  Pil- 
kerton,  Greensboro,  Ala. 


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HEROES  ALL 


PINCOFFS,  MAURICE  ....  Captain 
Medical  Corps,  Ambulance  Company  No.  1,  2d 
Division.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Blanc  Mont,  France,  October  9,  1918.  After  a 
withdrawal  of  the  line  had  been  made,  he  voluntar- 
ily crossed  an  open  field  under  heavy  fire  to  a  small 
wood,  where  he  located  a  number  of  wounded  men, 
whose  injuries  he  dressed,  and  directed  their  evacua- 
tion without  further  casualties.  Home  address, 
Maurice  Pincoffs,  father,  1035  Calvert  Street,  Balti- 
more, Md. 

PINE,  HARRY  W.  .  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
353d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Haumont,  France.  Lieutenant  Pine  led  a 
patrol  of  eight  men  in  an  attempt  to  gain  entrance 
into  the  town  of  Haumont,  which  was  stubbornly 
held  by  the  enemy.  Working  his  way  through  the 
rear  outposts,  he  encountered  an  enemy  patrol  near 
the  entrance,  attacking  and  defeating  it.  He  then 
proceeded  through  the  entire  town,  capturing  and 
returning  with  two  prisoners,  as  well  as  obtaining 
valuable  information.  Home  address, Mrs.  Grace  E. 
Thompson,  302  North  Bordy  Drive,  Bogalusa,  La. 

PIRINOLI,  MIKE Private 

Company  E,  305th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Juvin,  France,  November 
1,  1918.  When  his  company  had  suffered  heavy  cas- 
ualties and  had  been  withdrawn  he  went  out  with 
another  soldier  in  advance  of  our  lines  and  under 
machine-gun  fire  to  rescue  the  wounded.  His  com- 
panion shot  down,  he  continued  his  work,  though 
constantly  exposed  to  heavy  fire,  carrying  back  two 
wounded  men  and  the  soldier  who  had  started  out 
with  him.  Home  address,  Peter  Pirinoli,  brother, 
Sebastool,  Cal. 

PISTICOUDIS,  THEODORE  .  .  .  Private 
Company  C,  5th  Machine-Gun  Battalion.  When 
three  infantry  men  were  buried  by  a  shell  explosion 
near  Chateau-Thierry,  June  6,  1918,  he  fearlessly 
left  shelter  in  face  of  heavy  shelling  and  rescued 
them. 

PITTS,  WILLIAM  A.  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  M,  167th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Sergy,  France,  July  31,  1918. 
Being  informed  that  a  wounded  man  was  lying  in 
No  Man's  Land,  Private  Pitts  immediately  volun- 
teered and,  with  Sergeant  Collins,  went  to  his  aid. 
The  intense  fire  of  the  enemy  necessitated  crawling 
the  entire  distance.  While  on  the  return  trip  the 
wounded  man  was  hit  by  a  machine-gun  bullet  and 
instantly  killed,  but  these  two  men  brought  in  the 
dead  body,  crawling  with  great  difficulty  over  the 
shell-torn  ground.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Maggie 
Pitts,  mother,  Auniston,  Ala. 

PIVETEAU,  E.  M Lieutenant 

Third  B.C.L.  ART.  d'Assaut,  French  Army.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Massif  Blanc 
Mont,  France,  October  3-8,  1918.  During  two  at- 
tacks by  the  Second  American  Division,  he  repeat- 
edly distinguished  himself  by  his  courage  and  utter 
disregard  of  danger  in  transmitting  orders  and  gath- 
ering important  information  for  his  battalion  com- 
mander. His  zeal,  devotion  to  duty  and  initiative 
were  of  the  highest  order.  Home  address  not  given. 

PLASSMEYER,  ALBERT  J.,  Jr.     ... 

Private  (First  Class) 

Deceased.  Battery  E,  322d  Field  Artillery.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Brabant-sur- 
Meuse,  France,  October  22-23,  1918.  Though  mor- 
tally wounded  and  gassed,  he  continued  his  work  as 
telephone  operator  and  lineman,  repairing  telephone 
lines  and  remaining  on  duty  until  ordered  to  be  evac- 
ated.  His  example  of  heroism  and  fortitude  in- 
spired those  working  with  him.  Next  of  kin,  Albert 
F.  Plassmeyer,  Box  433,  Zelienople,  Pa. 


PLATNER,  AARON  A Captain 

9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Medeah  Ferme,  France,  October  3-9,  1918. 
He  repeatedly  led  his  battalion  against  machine-gun 
nests,  through  terrific  enemy  bombardment,  until 
his  objectives  were  attained.  During  the  progress 
of  the  attack,  when  his  men  were  being  cut  down  by 
hidden  fire,  he  personally  located  the  gun  and  shot 
the  gunner.  His  gallant  example  to  his  troops  was 
an  important  factor  in  the  success  of  the  attack. 
Home  address,  A.  Platner,  father,  Ellis,  Kan. 

PLATT,  CHARLES  E Corporal 

Deceased.  45th  Company,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S. 
M.  C.  Killed  in  action  at  Chateau-Thierry,  France, 
June  6,  1918.  He  gave  the  supreme  proof  of  that 
extraordinary  heroism  which  will  serve  as  an  exam- 
ple to  hitherto  untried  troops.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs. 
Lettie  Platt,  mother,  401  North  Twenty-fourth 
Street,  Lafayette,  Ind. 

PLATT,  JONAS  HENRY  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  the  Bois  de  Belleau,  Chateau- 
Thierry,  France,  June  6,  1918.  Seriously  wounded 
in  the  leg  early  in  the  engagement,  he  continued  to 
direct  the  operations  not  only  of  his  platoon  but  of 
another.  He  charged  and  drove  off  the  crew  of  an 
enemy  machine-gun,  supervised  the  disposition  and 
digging  in  of  a  large  part  of  his  company,  and  yielded 
command  only  when  exhausted  from  pain  and  loss 
of  blood.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Katherine  Platt, 
mother,  655  Jefferson  Avenue,  Brooklyn,  N.Y. 

PLATTEN,  MICHAEL  A Cook 

Battery  B,  121st  Field  Artillery.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  Chery-Chartreuve. 
France,  August  14,  1918.  When  the  gun  crews  ol 
the  platoons  in  the  woods  were  forced  to  withdraw 
on  account  of  the  intense  enemy  shelling,  a  wounded 
man  was  left  behind.  Noticing  this,  C9ok  Flatten 
rushed  into  the  woods  despite  the  continued  shell- 
ing and  brought  the  man  to  safety.  Home  address, 
Joseph  M.  Flatten,  father,  1047  Velp  Avenue, 
Green  Bay.  Wis. 

PLAUMAN,  HERMAN  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  H,  128th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Gilles,  France,  August  3, 
1918.  After  having  just  returned  from  a  hazardous 
trip  through  heavy  shell  fire,  Private  Plauman  vol- 
unteered and  carried  a  message  to  his  company  com- 
mander. As  he  was  about  to  complete  his  mission 
the  company  commander  was  mortally  wounded  by 
a  shell.  After  administering  first  aid  he  reported 
back  to  his  battalion  commander,  who,  upon  notic- 
ing that  one  of  the  runner's  fingers  was  missing, 
ordered  him  to  the  rear  for  treatment.  Home  ad- 
dress, Herman  Plauman,  Sr.,  father,  158  Melrose 
Avenue,  Detroit,  Mich. 

PLEMMONS,  RUSSELL  L.  .  .  .  Corporal 
Company  L,  117th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ponchaux,  France,  October 
7,  1918.  After  seeing  two  other  soldiers  killed  while 
attemping  to  carry  atuomatic-rifle  ammunition 
through  a  heavy  artillery  and  machine-gun  barrage, 
Corporal  Plemmons  volunteered  for  this  dangerous 
mission  and  successfully  accomplished  it.  Home 
address,  Baxter  Plemmons,  father,  Lenoir  City, 
Tenn. 

PLUMLEY,  RICHARD  G.  .  .  .  Captain 
39th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
in  action  near  the  Bois  de  Septsarges,  France, 
September  27,  to  October  10,  1918.  On  duty  as 
regimental  adjutant,  Captain  Plumley  felt  a  place 
of  safety,  and  g9ing  forward  under  heavy  fire 
assisted  in  reforming  the  assault  battalion,  which 
had  lost  most  its  officers  and  was  becoming  dis- 
organized. During  the  following  days  he  repeatedly 


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crossed  areas  which  had  been  subjected  to  heavy 
gas  bombardments,  and  as  a  result  became  almost 
blind  and  greatly  weakened  by  gas  poisoning.  He 
refused  to  be  evacuated,  however,  and  remained  on 
duty  throughout  the  night,  rendering  valuable  as- 
sistance to  the  regimental  commander,  who  had  just 
taken  command.  Home  address,  A.  N.  Phillips, 
uncle,  Glenbrook.  Conn. 

PLUMMER,  CHARLES  W.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  101st  Field  Artillery,  Observer.  John 
W.  Jordan,  second  Lieutenant,  7th  Field  Artillery, 
observer;  Roger  W.  Hitchcock,  second  lieutenant, 
pilot;  James  S.  D.  Burns,  deceased,  second  lieuten- 
ant, 165th  Infantry,  observer;  Joel  H.  McClendon, 
deceased,  first  lieutenant,  pilot;  Louis  G.  Bernhei- 
mer,  first  lieutenant,  pilot;  Philip  R.  Babcock,  first 
lieutenant,  pilot;  and  Joseph  A.  Palmer,  second 
lieutenant,  15th  Field  Artillery,  observer.  All  of 
these  men  were  attached  to  the  88th  Aero  Squad- 
ron, Air  Service.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Fismes,  France,  August  11,  1918.  Under 
the  protection  of  three  pursuit  planes,  each  carrying 
a  pilot  and  an  observer,  Lieutenants  Bernheimer 
and  Jordan,  in  charge  of  a  photo  plane,  carried  out 
successfully  a  hazardous  photographic  mission  over 
the  enemy's  lines  to  the  River  Aisne.  The  four 
American  ships  were  attacked  by  12  enemy  battle 
planes.  Lieutenant  Bernheimer,  by  coolly  and 
skillfully  maneuvering  his  ship,  and  Lieutenant 
Jordan,  by  accurate  operation  of  his  machine-gun, 
in  spite  of  wounds  in  the  shoulder  and  leg,  aided  ma- 
terially in  the  victory  which  came  to  the  American 
ships,  and  returned  safely  with  36  valuable  photo- 
graphs. The  pursuit  plane  operated  by  Lieutenants 
Hitchcock  and  Burns  was  disabled  while  these  two 
officers  were  fighting  effectively.  Lieutenant  Burns 
was  mortally  wounded  and  his  body  jammed  the 
controls.  After  a  headlong  fall  of  2,500  meters, 
Lieutenant  Hitchcock  succeeded  in  regaining  con- 
trol of  this  plane  and  piloted  it  back  to  his  airdrome. 
Lieutenants  McClendon  and  Plummer  were  shot 
down  and  killed  after  a  vigorous  combat  with  five  of 
the  enemy's  planes.  Lieutenants  Babcock  and  Pal- 
mer, by  gallant  and  skillful  fighting,  aided  in  driving 
off  the  German  planes  and  were  materially  responsi- 
ble for  the  successful  execution  of  the  photographic 
mission.  Home  address,  Portsmouth,  Mass. 

PLUMMER,  GEORGE Private 

Company  L,  9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  south  of  Soissons,  France,  July 
18-25,  1918.  He  distinguished  himself  by  volun- 
teering three  times  to  carry  messages  through  heavy 
shell  fire  after  all  runners  had  been  killed  or  wound- 
ed. Home  address,  Louis  Plummer,  father,  Rifle, 
Col. 


PLUSH,  LEWIS  C.  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Air  Service,  49th  Aero  Squadron.  For  extraor- 
<iinary  heroism  in  action  near  Romagne,  France, 
October  4,  1918.  Lieutenant  Plush  was  a  member 
of  a  patrol  of  seven  machines  which  attacked  17  en- 
emy Fokkers.  After  shooting  down  one  of  the  en- 
emy, this  officer  returned  to  the  fight  and  shot  down 
another.  Home  address,  William  Plush,  father,  440 
East  Phillips  Boulevard,  Pomona,  Cal. 

POILLON,  JOHN  J Corporal 

Company  C,  311th  Machine-Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Montfaucon, 
France,  September  29,  1918.  Although  engaged  as 
company  clerk,  when  the  platoon  to  which  he  was 
attached  was  required  to  advance  over  a  heavily 
shelled  territory,  Corporal  Poillon  volunteered  and 
carried  messages  from  his  company  commander  to 
the  platoon,  the  journey  being  made  under  the  most 
hazardous  conditions  and  under  severest  shell  fire. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Henrietta  Poillon,  mother,  465 
West  157th  Street,  New  York  City. 


POKORNY,  ROBERT  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Headquarters  Company,  4th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Roncheres, 
France,  July  28,  1918.  Private  Pokorny  volun- 
teered and  went  forward  to  recover  the  trail  of  a 
37-mm.  gun.  Despite  the  great  danger  of  heavy  ma- 
chine-gun fire,  he  su9ceeded  in  recovering  and  drag- 
ging it  back  to  our  lines.  Home  address,  Mrs.  An- 
tonio Pokorny,  mother,  2453  South  Sawyer  Avenue, 
Chicago,  111. 

POLITTE,  MELVIN  J Corporal 

Headquarters  Company,  4th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Grand  Ballois 
Farm,  France,  July  15,  1918.  After  seeing  many  of 
his  comrades  killed  or  wounded  in  attempting  the 
same  mission.  Corporal  Politte  went  forward  under 
heavy  shell  and  gas  bombardment  and  repaired  tel- 
ephone lines.  Home  address,  Lexia  J.  Politte, 
father,  Old  Mines,  Mo. 

POLLARD,  RUSSELL Corporal 

Company  H,  365th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bois  Frehaut,  France,  No- 
vember 10,  1918.  During  the  assault  on  Bois  Fre- 
haut, Corporal  Pollard,  a  rifle  grenadier,  conducted 
his  squad  skillfully  in  firing  on  hostile  machine-guns 
until  his  rifle  was  broken.  He  then  used  his  wire- 
cutter  with  speed  and  skill  under  heavy  shell  and 
machine-gun  fire,  and  although  wounded  in  his  right 
arm  he  continued  to  cut  the  wire  with  his  left  hand, 
and  assisted  his  men  in  getting  through  it  until 
ordered  to  the  dressing  station  a  second  time  by  his 
company  commander.  Home  address,  Caroline 
Pollard,  mother,  Weatherford,  Texas. 

POLLEY,  BRITTON  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Observer,  Air  Service.  For  extraordinary  hero- 
ism in  action  near  Romagne,  France,  October  9, 
1918.  Lieutenant  Policy  was  assigned  to  a  mission 
to  find  line  troops  of  the  division  to  which  his  squad- 
ron was  attached.  Weather  conditions  made  flying 
almost  impossible,  a  second  plane,  assigned  to  the 
mission  returning  on  that  account.  Flying  at  an 
altitude  of  25  meters  over  enemy  lines,  he  encoun- 
tered and  defeated  three  enemy  patrols,  gathering 
and  delivering  to  his  division  headquarters  most  val- 
uable information.  Home  address,  J.  W.  E.  Policy, 
father,  440  East  166th  Street,  New  York  City. 

POLLEY,  JOHN  R Private 

Company  A,  1 10th  Engineers.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Cheppy,  France,  September 
26,  1918.  When  the  infantry  attack  was  held  up  by 
direct  fire  from  an  enemy  concrete  machine-gun 
emplacement,  Private  Policy,  who  was  a  member  of 
a  wire-cutting  detail,  charged  the  emplacement 
with  one  infantry  soldier,  capturing  two  guns  and 
two  prisoners  and  enabling  the  advance  to  continue. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Mannie  J.  Policy,  mother,  307 
Washington  Avenue,  Wellington,  Kan. 

POLLINGER,  FRANK Private 

Company  G,  308th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Charlevaux,  France,  October 
3-7,  1918.  During  the  period  of  four  days,  when  his 
battalion  was  surrounded  by  the  enemy  and  after 
his  squad  leader  had  been  wounded,  Private  Pollin- 
ger  took  C9mmand  of  the  squad,  although  he  himself 
was  suffering  from  a  wound  received  four  days  pre- 
vious. His  indomitable  courage  and  perseverance 
upheld  the  spirit  and  morale  of  his  men  under  such 
trying  circumstances,  and  he  continued  to  direct 
their  movements  until  forced  out  of  action  by  a  sec- 
ond wound.  Home  address,  Mabel  V.  Pollinger, 
wife,  29  Endicott  Street.  Worcester,  Mass. 

PONDER,  WILLIAM  THOMAS  First  Lieutenant 

Aviation  Section,  103d  Aero  Pursuit  Squadron. 

For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Fontaines, 

France,  October  23,  1918.    Having  been  separated 


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from  his  patrol,  Lieutenant  Ponder  observed  and 
went  to  the  assistance  of  an  allied  plane  which  was 
being  attacked  by  30  of  the  enemy.  Lieutenant 
Ponder  destroyed  one  enemy  plane  and  so  demoral- 
ized the  remaining  that  both  he  and  his  comrade 
were  able  to  return  to  their  lines.  Home  address, 
W.  P.  Ponder,  father,  Mangum,  Okla. 

POORE,  BENJAMIN  A.  .  Brigadier  General 
7th  Infantry  Brigade.  For  repeated  acts  of  ex- 
traordinary heroism  at  Bois  de  Septsarges,  France, 
September  27,  and  at  Bois  du  Fays,  France,  October 
11,  1918.  At  Bois  de  Septsarges  on  September  27, 
General  Poore  personally  reformed  his  disorganized 
troops,  who  were  falling  back  through  lack  of  com- 
mand and  because  of  severe  casualties.  Under 
heavy  fire,  he  led  them  to  the  lines,  and  presented 
an  unbroken  front  to  the  enemy.  Again  on  October 
11,  in  the  region  of  Bois  du  Fays,  he  gathered  to- 
gether troops  who  were  taking  refuge  from  hostile 
fire,  and  turned  them  over  to  the  support  com- 
mander. Home  address,  Mrs.  B.  A.  Poore,  126 
East  Moorehead  Street,  Charlotte,  N.  C. 

POPE,  OLLIE Private 

Company  C,  120th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  between  St.  Quentin  and  Cam- 
brai,  France,  October  9,  1918.  He  was  wounded  in 
action  between  St.  Quentin  and  Cambrai,  France, 
and  after  having  his  wounds  dressed,  he  was  unable 
to  locate  his  company.  He  returned,  however,  to 
the  front  line,  and  fought  throughout  the  day,  locat- 
ing and  returning  to  his  own  organization  after  dark. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Martha  Pope,  mother,  1101 
Worth  Street,  Durham,  N.  C. 

POPE,  THOMAS  A Corporal 

Company  E,  131st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Hamel,  Belgium,  July  4,  1918. 
He  rushed  a  hostile  machine-gun  single-handed, 
bayoneted  several  of  the  crew,  and,  standing  astride 
the  gun,  kept  the  remainder  of  the  detachment  at 
bay  until  the  arrival  of  reenf orcements,  which  killed 
or  captured  the  rest  of  the  enemy.  Home  address, 
J.  J.  Pope,  brother,  6946  Overhill  Avenue,  Chicago, 

POPLIN,  DANIEL  C Private 

Deceased.  Company  H,  4th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Roncheras, 
France,  July  29,  1918.  Private  Poplin  repeatedly 
carried  messages  between  his  own  and  another  com- 
pany across  an  open  field  swept  by  heavy  machine- 
gun  and  sniper  fire  and  was  killed  while  on  one  of 
these  missions.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Mary  Poplin, 
mother,  920  North  Caldwell  Street,  Charlotte,  N.  C. 

PORTER,  CHARLES  PULLMAN     .      .      . 

.  f.  .  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Pilot,  Air  Service,  147th  Aero  Squadron.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  in  the  region  of 
Epieds,  France,  July  16,  1918.  While  on  patrol  he 
observed  two  enemy  planes  (Fokker  type)  about 
1,000  meters  above  him.  He  immediately  maneu- 
vered to  obtain  height  and  a  position  for  attack. 
The  enemy  turned  and  Lieutenant  Porter  gave 
chase  and  attacked  from  below,  destroying  one  and 
forcing  the  other  to  retire.  A  bronze  oak  leaf,  for 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  in  the  region  of 
Foret  de  Fere,  France,  July  24,  1918.  While  lead- 
ing a  patrol  he  attacked  an  enemy  formation  of  12 
planes  (Fokker  type).  He  engaged  one  enemy  and 
sent  it  down  out  of  control.  One  of  his  guns  jammed 
and  while  he  was  repairing  the  gun  two  of  the  enemy 
planes  got  behind  him.  Unable  to  repair  the  gun 
and  only  to  fire  a  single  shot,  he  turned  to  attack, 
destroying  a  second  plane,  and  remained  in  the 
fight  until  the  enemy  retired.  Home  address, 
Charles  S.  Porter,  father,  121-131  West  Twenty- 
seventh  Street,  New  York  City. 


PORTER,  CHAUNCEY  W Bugler 

Company  B,  355th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  north  of  Flirey,  France,  Septem- 
ber 12,  1918.  He  charged  a  machine-gun  alone  with 
an  automatic  pistol,  killed  one  man,  captured  an- 
other, and  drove  the  remainder  of  the  enemy  pla- 
toon back  along  their  trench,  thereby  enabling  his 
platoon  to  advance.  Home  address,  Edwin  F.  Por- 
ter, father,  Chambers,  Neb. 

PORTER,  CLARENCE  R Private 

Company  D,  119th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt,  France,  Septem- 
ber 29,  1918.  While  his  company  was  making  an 
attack  on  the  Hindenburg  line,  he  continued  a  cov- 
ering fire  with  his  Lewis  gun.  In  spite  of  two- 
wounds  from  which  he  was  suffering,  he  remained 
with  his  gun  until  his  comrades  had  succeeded  in 
crossing  the  line.  Home  address,  D.  R.  Porter, 
father,  Easley,  S.  C. 

PORTER,  EARL  W.  .  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Observer,  7th  Aviation  Instruction  Center,  Air 
Service.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Lassigny,  France,  August  9,  1918.  He,  with  First 
Lieutenant  Charles  Raymond  Blake,  pilot,  while  on 
a  reconnaissance  expedition  at  a  low  altitude  and 
beyond  the  enemy  lines,  was  attacked  by  five  Ger- 
man battle  planes.  Although  wounded  at  the  be- 
ginning of  the  combat,  he  shot  down  one  of  the  en- 
emy machines  and  by  cool  and  courageous  opera- 
tion of  his  gun,  while  his  pilot  skillfully  maneu- 
vered the  plane,  fought  off  the  others  and  made  pos- 
sible a  safe  return  to  friendly  territory.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Amy  Porter,  1008  Poplar  Street, 
Atlantic,  Iowa. 

PORTER,  ERNEST  WASHINGTON  .  Private 
Deceased.  23d  Company,  6th  Machine-Gun  Bat- 
talion, U.  S.  M.  C.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Thiaucourt,  France,  September  15, 1918. 
While  taking  cover  with  the  remainder  of  his  gun 
crew  from  a  heavy  artillery  barrage,  Private  Porter 
answered  a  call  for  volunteers  to  combat  an  enemy 
aeroplane.  Upon  reaching  his  gun  he  was  instantly 
killed  by  an  aerial  bomb.  Next  of  kin,  Ernest  Por- 
ter, father,  671  Summer  Avenue,  Newark,  N.  J. 

PORTER,  KENNETH  L.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Air  Service,  147th  Aero  Squadron.  For  extraor- 
dinary heroism  in  action  near  Chateau-Thierry, 
France,  July  2,  1918.  Lieutenant  Porter,  with  four 
other  pilots,  attacked  12  enemy  aircraft  (type 
Pfalz),  flying  in  two  groups  well  within  the  enemy 
lines.  As  soon  as  the  enemy  planes  were  sighted, 
Lieutenant  Porter  maneuvered  to  get  between  them 
and  the  sun  and  with  great  difficulty  gained  the  ad- 
vantage. While  three  of  the  other  American  officers 
dived  on  the  lower  formation  Lieutenant  Porter  and 
Second  Lieutenant  John  H.  Stevens  engaged  the 
upper  formation  in  a  bold  and  brilliant  combat,  two 
planes  of  which  they  crashed  to  the  earth.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Harriet  Porter,  mother,  105  Green 
Street,  Dowagiac,  Mich. 

PORTER,  RAY  E Captain 

^  34th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Rembercourt,  France,  November  1-2, 
1918.  Captain  Porter  led  his  company  in  a  suc- 
cessful assault  on  a  ridge  of  high  ground,  taking  sev- 
eral strong  points  and  machine-gun  nests  and  nu- 
merous prisoners.  He  had  this  position  for  30  hours 
without  food  or  water  against  two  enemy  counter- 
attacks, until  he  was  relieved.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Hattie  E.  Porter,  mother,  Fordyce,  Ark. 

PORTER,  VINCENT  C Corporal 

Company  C,  146th  Infantry  .  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Montfaucon,  France,  Sep- 
tember 26  to  October  1,  1918.  Though  he  was  act- 
ing as  company  clerk,  throughout  the  drive  west  of 


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the  Meuse  River  he  volunteered  for  service  as  a 
runner  and  also  took  charge  of  the  delivery  of  ra- 
tions under  constant  shell  fire  in  a  highly  exposed 
position.  He  performed  valuable  service  in  giving 
first  aid  to  wounded,  and  at  one  time  carried  a 
wounded  soldier  much  heavier  than  himself  up  a  hill 
through  shell  and  machine-gun  fire.  Home  address, 
Edgar  C.  Porter,  613  Wayne  Avenue,  Ellwood  City, 
Pa. 

POSSER,  FREDERICK  ....  Corporal 
Machine-Gun  Company,  107th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Ronssoy, 
France,  September  29,  1918.  During  the  thick  of 
the  fighting  against  the  Hindenburg  line,  Corporal 
Posser  voluntarily  went  forward  to  locate  friendly 
troops  and,  in  doing  so,  he  was  obliged  to  pass  be- 
tween two  strongly  fortified  enemy  nests,  from 
which  a  deadly  fire  was  pouring.  Despite  this  ob- 
stacle, he  communicated  with  the  infantry  and  re- 
turned to  his  position.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Fred- 
erick Posser,  383  First  Avenue,  New  York  City. 

POSSIE,  LESTER     .      .      .  Supply  Sergeant 

Company  M,  370th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Ferme  de  la  Riviere,  France, 
October  5, 1918.  A  messenger  having  been  wounded 
by  an  enemy  sniper  in  the  open  between  the  line, 
Sergeant  Fossie  immediately  went  to  his  rescue  and 
brought  him  to  the  company  headquarters,  over 
ground  swept  by  machine-gun  and  sniper's  fire. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Lillie  Fossie,  wife,  411  West 
Tenth  Street,  Metropolis,  111. 

POSTMOY,  ALEXANDER  .  .  .  Corporal 
Company  F,  7th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Fossoy,  France,  July  15, 
1918.  After  being  seriously  wounded  by  machine- 
gun  fire,  Corporal  Postmoy  remained  on  duty  at  his 
observation  post  at  the  river  edge,  so  that  the  enemy 
could  not  cross  unobserved.  Home  address,  Frank 
Stneslowsky,  friend,  229  Garfield  Avenue,  Detroit, 
Mich. 

POSTULA,  JOHN  I Sergeant 

Company  H,  132d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  Forges,  France,  Sep- 
tember 26,  1918.  When  the  advance  of  his  platoon 
was  held  up  by  enemy  fire,  he  advanced  alone 
against  a  machine-gun  nest  and  killed  the  crew.  He 
brought  back  the  enemy  machine-gun  and  the  pla- 
toon was  able  to  renew  the  advance.  He  showed 
marked  personal  bravery  under  heavy  fire.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  A.  Postula,  mother,  Goatsville,  Mich. 

POTTER,  ERNEST  R.     .      .  First  Sergeant 

Company  D,  39th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Thibaut,  France,  August 
7,  1918.  When  all  the  officers  of  his  company  had 
become  casualties,  and  the  morale  of  the  men  was 
sinking,  Sergeant  Potter  assumed  command  and, 
after  reorganizing  the  company,  successfully  led  it 
in  repelling  several  vicious  hostile  counterattacks. 
During  the  action  he  was  wounded  in  the  shoulder, 
but  he  refused  to  go  to  the  rear  until  he  was  ordered 
to  do  so  by  the  officer  sent  to  relieve  him.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Anna  Wyant,  sister,  Tarentum,  Pa. 

POTTER,  WALTER Private 

Company  L,  131st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Bois  de  Harville,  France,  No- 
vember 10,  1918.  He  volunteered  and  crawled  out 
in  the  face  of  heavy  enemy  fire  to  attack  a  machine- 
gun  nest.  He  killed  the  four  members  of  the  enemy 
crew,  inspiring  the  men  serving  with  him  by  his  ex- 
ample of  heroism.  Home  address,  Miss  Lena  Pot- 
ter, Dayton,  Tenn. 

POTTER,  WILLIAM  CLARKSON     .      . 

First  Lieutenant 

20th  Aero  Squadron.    For  extraordinary  heroism 


in  action  near  Dun-sur-Meuse,  France,  September 
26,  1918.  A  formation  of  eight  Liberty  bombing 
planes,  while  on  a  daylight  bombing  mission  on 
Dun-sur-Meuse,  was  attacked  by  a  force  of  enemy 
planes  three  times  its  number.  Lieutenant  Potter 
saw  that  the  observer's  guns  of  the  leading  machine 
were  inactive,  while  its  pilot  exerted  great  effort  to 
control  his  machine.  Under  conditions  demanding 
greatest  courage  and  determination  Lieutenant  Pot- 
ter flew  in  close  to  the  leader  so  as  to  protect  him 
from  the  rear.  This  position  he  held  under  ever- 
increasing  enemy  attack,  and  in  face  of  the  fact  that 
his  leader  continued  on  into  Germany.  The  condi- 
tions became  more  desperate,  still  Lieutenant  Potter 
hung  on,  until  his  leader  was  finally  able  to  make  a 
turn  about  to  the  allied  lines.  On  landing  it  was 
found  that  the  observer  of  the  leading  machine  had 
been  killed  and  had  fallen  and  jammed  the  controls, 
making  a  turn  impossible.  Lieutenant  Potter,  by 
his  courage  and  disregard  of  danger,  saved  the  life  of 
his  leader  and  brought  his  machine  safely  back  to 
our  lines.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Clarkson  Potter, 
mother,  15  Avenue  du  President  Wilson,  Paris, 
France. 

POWELL,  GEORGE  W Sergeant 

Company  B,  lllth  Machine-Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Verdun, 
France,  October  12,  1918.  After  all  the  men  of  his 
command  except  himself  and  two  other  soldiers  had 
been  killed  or  wounded,  Sergeant  Powell  took 
charge  of  a  machine-gun  and  remained  in  an  iso- 
lated position  for  four  days,  keeping  his  men  con- 
stantly in  action  and  inflicting  many  casualties  on 
the  enemy.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Edward  Powell, 
15  North  Forty-seventh  Street,  Camden,  N.  J. 

POWELL,  JAMES  T Corporal 

Company  C,  112th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Fismette,  France,  August  9, 
1918.  When  a  platoon  of  his  company  was  held  up 
by  sniper  fire,  be,  undaunted,  voluntarily  crawled 
through  holes  in  walls  and  over  roofs,  located  the 
enemy  sniper,  and  killed  him,  enabling  the  platoon 
to  proceed  without  further  loss.  Later  in  the  en- 
gagement, when  reinforcements  and  ammunition 
were  needed,  he  volunteered  and  swam  the  Vesle 
River  under  machine-gun  fire.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Viola  P.  Dougherty,  friend,  96  Washington  Street, 
Bradford,  Pa. 

POWELL,  TOM Private 

Deceased.  Company  H,  370th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Beaume,  France, 
November  8,  1918.  Private  Powell  repeatedly  car- 
ried messages  under  severe  enemy  fire  to  the  various 
units  in  the  vicinity  of  his  company,  until  he  was 
killed  while  in  the  performance  of  his  duty.  Next  of 
kin,  Mrs.  Eliza  Fountain  Powell,  mother,  R.  F.  D. 
5,  Cockran,  Ga. 

POWELL,  WILLIAM  H Sergeant 

Machine-Gun  Company,  120th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt, 
France,  September  29,  1918.  Sergeant  Powell,  then 
a  private,  took  charge  of  four  other  soldiers  who  had 
become  separated  from  their  platoon  and  led  them 
forward  toward  the  objective.  Attacking  a  ma- 
chine-gun nest,  they  captured  seven  prisoners  and  a 
Maxim  gun,  which  they  immediately  put  into  ac- 
tion and  fired  2,000  rounds  at  the  enemy.  They 
then  continued  to  advance  under  heavy  artillery  and 
machine-gun  fire.  Home  address,  J.  B.  Powell, 
father,  Oxford.  N.  C. 

POWER,  LLEWELLYN  ....  Corporal 
Company  D,  107th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ronssoy,  France,  September 
29,  1918.  During  the  operations  against  the  Hin- 
denburg line,  Corporal  Power,  with  four  other  sol- 
diers, left  shelter  and  went  forward  into  an  open 
field  under  shell  and  machine-gun  fire  and  sue- 


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ceeded  in  bandaging  and  carrying  to  our  lines  two 
wounded  men.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Edna  May, 
sister,  142  Livingstone  Street,  Forest  Hill,  N.  Y. 

POWERS,  EDWARD  J Private 

Machine-Gun  Company,  132d  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Bois  De  Faia, 
France,  October  9,  1918.  After  being  wounded, 
Private  Powers  received  treatment  at  a  6rst-aid 
station,  from  where  he  was  consigned  to  the  hospi- 
tal. Throwing  away  his  evacuation  ticket,  he  re- 
turned to  the  front  line,  where  he  acted  as  runner 
until  the  company  was  relieved,  when  he  was  re- 
moved to  a  hospital.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Winne- 
fred  Powers,  mother,  3940  Arthington  Street,  Chi- 
cago, 111. 

POWERS,  JAMES  B Sergeant 

C9mpany  L,  131st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Albert,  France,  August  4, 
1918.  While  his  company  was  occupying  trenches 
on  the  outskirts  of  Albert,  France,  he,  on  his  own 
initiative,  left  shelter  and,  creeping  forward,  worked 
his  way  through  the  town,  though  subjected  to 
snipers  who  had  been  firing  on  our  troops.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Ellen  Powers,  mother,  185  Edwards 
Street,  Houghton,  Mich. 

POWERS,  JOSEPH  J Sergeant 

Company  E,  308th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Juvin,  France,  October 
15,  1918.  After  four  men  had  been  killed  or  wound- 
ed while  attempting  to  deliver  a  message  from  the 
company  commander  to  the  rear,  Sergeant  Powers 
volunteered  and  carried  the  message  through  the 
area  swept  by  machine-gun  fire,  with  no  regard  for 
his  personal  safety.  Home  address,  Mrs  Mary 
Powers,  mother,  343  Waverly  Avenue,  Brooklyn, 
N.Y. 

POWERS,  RALPH  E.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  Medical  Corps.  337th  Ambulance 
Company,  310th  Sanitary  Train.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Ust  Padenga,  Russia,  January 
20-23,  1919.  While  his  dressing  station  was  burning 
as  a  result  of  having  been  struck  by  a  shell,  Lieuten- 
ant Powers  successfully  evacuated  all  his  patients 
numbering  forty.  He  then  moved  to  a  new  location 
and  continued  to  work  for  two  days  under  shell  fire, 
until  this  dressing  station  too  was  struck  and  he 
himself  mortally  wounded,  whereupon  he  gave 
orders  that  the  other  wounded  should  be  removed 
first,  and  that  he  be  left  until  the  last.  Next  of  kin, 
Doctor  H.  W.  Powers,  R.  F.  D.  2,  Amherst,  Ohio. 

POWLESS,  JOSIAH  A.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Medical  Detachment,  308th  Infantry.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  Chevieres,  France, 
October  14,  1918.  When  notified  that  his  colleague, 
Captain  James  M.  McKibben,  had  been  wounded, 
Lieutenant  Powless  immediately  went  forward  to  his 
assistance.  He  crossed  an  area  subjected  to  intense 
machine-gun  and  constant  artillery  fire,  reached  his 
colleague,  whose  wound  proved  to  be  fatal,  and, 
after  dressing  his  wounds,  had  him  carried  to  the 
rear.  Lieutenant  Powless  was  seriously  wounded 
while  performing  this  service.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Josiah  A.  Powless,  West  De  Pere,  Wis. 

POZZI,  WILLIAM Corporal 

Company  G,  104th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Belleau,  France,  July  21, 
1918.  Corporal  Pozzi  voluntarily  left  his  trench 
and  ran  through  heavy  shell  fire  to  the  aid  of  a 
wounded  soldier  and  carried  him  to  safety.  Home 
address,  Carmine  Pozzi,  father,  Tulucca,  111. 

PRAGER,  BENJAMIN Sergeant 

Company  E,  lllth  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Fismes,  France,  August  11, 
1918.  On  his  own  initiative  and  under  heavy  fire,  he 


led  an  automatic-rifle  squad  to  a  house  far  in  ad- 
vance of  our  lines,  and,  by  purposely  exposing  him- 
self at  a  window,  drew  fire  from  an  enemy  machine- 
gun,  thus  disclosing  its  position  and  enabling  his 
squad  to  destroy  it.  After  being  wounded  he  re- 
fused to  be  evacuated  until  he  had  visited  another 
portion  of  the  line  and  assured  himself  that  the 
position  was  well  consolidated.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
B.  Prager,  108  Third  Avenue,  Pittsburgh,  Pa. 

PRALY,  LOUIS Aspirant 

French,  350th  Tank  Company.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  Gesnes,  France,  October 
4,  1918.  Commanding  one  of  the  tank  sections, 
which  was  preceding  the  advance  of  the  American 
infantry,  Aspirant  Praly  displayed  exceptional 
bravery  in  destroying  machine-gun  nests  until  his 
tank  received  a  direct  hit  from  the  enemy's  artillery. 
Notwithstanding  that  his  tank  was  unable  to  con- 
tinue forward  and  that  he  himself  was  wounded, 
Aspirant  Praly  continued  to  operate  his  guns  until 
all  his  ammunition  was  exhausted. 

PRATT,  JESSE Sergeant 

Company  G,  7th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Cierges,  France,  October  11 
and  24,  1918.  Though  his  platoon  had  been  re- 
duced by  casualties  to  only  three  squads,  Sergeant 
Pratt  led  it  to  the  objective  and  despite  an  intense 
artillery  and  machine-gun  barrage,  succeeded  in 
capturing  a  machine-gun  nest,  which  was  enfilading 
his  flank,  killing  the  entire  crew.  On  October  24, 
after  all  the  officers  of  his  battalion  had  become  cas- 
ualties, Sergeant  Pratt  assumed  command  and  by 
daring  leadership  pushed  forward  the  attack,  suc- 
cessfully consolidating  the  captured  position  and 
holding  it  against  repeated  hostile  counterattacks. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Katie  Pratt,  mother,  Vander- 
bilt,  Pa. 

PRATT,  JOHN Corporal 

Company  L,  166th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Cheveuges,  France,  Novem- 
ber 7,  1918.  While  engaged  as  a  runner,  Corporal 
Pratt  saw  two  comrades  lying  wounded  several 
hundred  yards  away.  Despite  the  fact  that  the 
vicinity  was  being  heavily  shelled,  he  crawled  out 
across  the  open  field  and  administered  first  aid  to 
both  men,  after  which  he  carried  them,  one  at  a  time, 
back  to  a  dressing  station.  Home  address,  Henry 
Oldiges,  uncle,  916  Vinton  Street,  Toledo,  Ohio. 

PRATT,  JOHN  H.,  Jr.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
47th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Bazoches,  France,  August  7-9,  1918.  He 
was  untiring  and  fearless  at  all  times  in  the  perform- 
ance of  his  duties  as  liaison  officer.  Under  heavy  fire 
he  made  three  exceptionally  hazardous  trips  with 
messages  of  vital  importance  when  other  means  of 
communication  had  failed,  volunteering  for  this  ser- 
vice. Home  address,  J.  H.  Pratt,  father,  432  Fourth 
Avenue.  New  York  City. 

PRATT,  L.  L.  .  .  Passed  Assistant  Surgeon 
U.  S.  N.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  in 
the  Bois  de  Belleau,  France,  June  11,  1918.  Al- 
though he  had  been  wounded  under  the  left  eye, 
almost  blinded  by  gas  fumes,  and  his  dressing  sta- 
tion wrecked  by  shell  fire,  Surgeon  Pratt  remained 
at  his  post  working  under  the  most  trying  condi- 
tions until  all  the  wounded  had  been  safely  evacu- 
ated. Home  address.  Dr.  L.  C.  Pratt,  father,  130 
North  Main  Street,  Bellefontaine,  Ohio. 

PRAUSE,  CARL  W.  T.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Company  I,  118th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Vaux-Andigny,  France,  Oc- 
tober 11,  1918.  While  leading  his  company  in  at- 
tack, Lieutenant  Prause  was  wounded  by  shell  fire, 
but  he  remained  for  three  days  thereafter  without 
medical  aid  directing  the  steady  progress  of  his  com- 


DISTINGUISHED  SERVICE  CROSS 


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mand  in  the  face  of  the  enemy's  determined  resis- 
tance. Home  address,  Walter  K.  Prause,  brother, 
16  Bogard  Street,  Charleston,  S.  C. 

PRESCOTT,  FLOYD  W Corporal 

Headquarters  Company,  120th  Field  Artillery. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  at  St.  Gilles, 
near  Fismes,  France,  August  4,  1918.  He,  with 
other  soldiers,  made  frequent  trips  to  maintain  tele- 
phone communication  between  battalion  and  regi- 
mental headquarters  during  a  destructive  enemy 
bombardment.  All  other  lines  had  been  destroyed 
and  as  this  line  was  used  by  both  infantry  and  artil- 
lery for  communication  with  the  rear  it  was  of  the 
utmost  importance  that  it  be  maintained.  Home 
address,  Arthur  Prescott,  father,  R.  F.  D.  6,  Lan- 
sing, Mich. 

PRESCOTT,  LEE  O Private 

Headquarters  Company,  120th  Field  Artillery. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  at  St.  Gilles, 
near  Fismes,  France,  August  4, 1918.  He  with  other 
soldiers  made  frequent  trips  to  maintain  telephone 
communication  between  battalion  and  regimental 
headquarters  during  a  destructive  enemy  bombard- 
men.  All  other  lines  had  been  destroyed.  As  this 
line  was  used  by  both  infantry  and  artillery  for  a 
communication  with  the  rear,  it  was  of  the  utmost 
importance  that  it  be  maintained.  Home  address, 
Arthur  Prescott,  father,  R.  F.  D.  6,  Lansing,  Mich. 

PRESLEY,  ALBERT  C Sergeant 

Headquarters  Company,  363d  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Eclisfontaine, 
France,  September  27,  1918.  Sergeant  Presley,  with 
a  patrol  of  four  other  men,  went  out  to  reduce  what 
was  thought  to  be  a  sniping  post;  they  discovered 
upon  arriving  nearer  that  it  was  a  machine-gun  nest 
and  attacked  it  by  a  series  of  short  rushes.  The  at- 
tack resulted  in  the  capture  of  25  prisoners  and  two 
machine-guns.  Home  address,  Clarence  C.  Presley, 
Wells-Fargo  Express  Company,  Salem,  Ore. 

PRESLEY,  EARL  C Private 

Company  K,  364th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Eclisfontaine,  France,  Sep- 
tember 29,  1918.  He  volunteered  and  went  to  the 
assistance  of  a  wounded  comrade  who  was  seen 
making  his  way  to  our  lines,  exposed  to  machine-gun 
and  sniper  fire  which  infested  the  woods  at  our  direct 
front.  Home  address,  Mrs.  C.  P.  McCarthy,  mo- 
ther, R.  F.  D.  4,  Fulton,  N.  Y. 

PRESTON,  GLEN  A.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Field  Artillery  Observer,  99th  Aero  Observation 
Squadron.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action 
near  Andevanne,  France,  October  29,  1918.  Be- 
coming separated  from  his  protecting  planes  while 
on  a  photographic  mission,  Lieutenant  Preston  con- 
tinued on  alone,  and,  although  he  was  attacked  by 
seven  enemy  planes,  type  Fokker,  he  drove  them  off 
and  secured  numerous  photographs.  For  the  follow- 
ing act  of  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  October 
30,  1918,  Lieutenant  Preston  is  awarded  one  bar  to 
be  worn  with  his  Distinguished  Service  Cross:  Lieu- 
tenant Preston  successfully  accomplished  his  mis- 
sion in  spite  of  encounters  with  four  separate  enemy 
formations,  one  of  38  machines,  another  of  six,  type 
Pfalz,  another  of  seven,  type  Fokker,  and  a  forma- 
tion of  biplane  planes.  He  shot  down  one  of  the 
enemy  and  returned  with  valuable  information. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Perry  C.  Davidson,  mother, 
Howe,  Ind. 

PRESTON,  JOHN  T.,  Jr Sergeant 

2d  Field  Battalion,  Signal  Corps.  Attached  to 
headquarters  of  the  1st  Division  as  dispatch  rider 
during  the  operations  of  Berzy-le-Sec,  France,  July 
18-21,  1918,  he  courageously  and  unhesitatingly 
passed  through  areas  under  steady  artillery  bom- 
bardment to  carry  messages  whose  delivery  was  of 


vital  necessity  to  the  success  of  the  attack.    Home 
address,  John  T.  Preston,  father,  Manville,  R.  I. 

PRETE,  FRANK  P Sergeant 

Battery  B,  122d  Field  Artillery.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  Bantheville,  France,  No- 
vember 1,  1918.  Sergeant  Prete  three  times  passed 
through  a  heavy  barrage  and  machine-gun  fire,  while 
guiding  a  combat  train  forward  to  an  advanced  artil- 
lery platoon.  Home  address,  Alphonao  Prete, 
father,  611  Lytle  Street,  Chicago,  111. 

PRETTY,  JAMES  J Private 

Company  B,  6th  Machine-Gun  Battalion.  In  the 
Dois  de  Belleau,  France,  on  June  17,  1918,  he  and  a 
comrade  left  shelter  and  went  200  yards  in  the  open 
under  fire  of  the  enemy  and  carried  a  wounded  infan- 
try soldier  back  to  his  lines,  thereby  demonstrating 
heroic  and  voluntary  disregard  of  self  to  save  one 
who  could  not  help  himself.  Home  address,  Vallen 
Pretty,  father,  Marshfield,  Mo. 

PREVOST,  PHILIP  W.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  D,  364th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Eclisfontaine,  France,  Sep- 
tember 28,  1918.  A  combat  group  had  worked  its 
way  far  ahead,  when  the  remainder  of  the  line  was 
held  up  by  heavy  bursts  of  machine-gun  fire,  and  the 
order  to  dig  in  and  hold  the  position  was  given. 
Private  Prevost  volunteered  to  carry  the  message 
through  heavy  machine-gun  fire  to  the  combat 
group,  which  was  still  advancing.  He  delivered  the 
order  and  returned  with  information  which  enabled 
the  battalion  to  make  dispositions  for  the  capture  of 
the  line  of  enemy  machine-gun  nests  and  the  saving 
of  the  combat  group.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Mar- 
garet O.  Prevost,  mother,  Geyser,  Mont. 

PRICE,  EDWARD  H.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
138th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Cheppy,  France,  September  26,  1918.  At 
the  head  of  his  command,  Lieutenant  Price  charged 
and  captured  a  machine-gun  nest  defending  the 
southeastern  approach  to  Cheppy,  and  was  the  first 
to  enter  the  town.  With  his  company  of  about  40 
men  he  captured  four  guns  and  124  prisoners.  On 
the  following  day  he  led  his  men  through  direct  artil- 
lery fire  with  only  two  casualties,  due  to  his  dexter- 
ity of  command.  Later  he  was  seriously  wounded, 
but  continued  with  his  company  until  physical  ex- 
haustion prevented  his  going  farther.  Home  ad- 
dress, R.  Coleman  Price,  father,  4600  McPheraon 
Avenue,  St.  Louis,  Mo. 

PRICE,  EDWARD  J.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
124th  Machine-Gun  Battalion.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  the  Bois  de  Chaume, 
France,  October  11,  1918.  Upon  learning  that  a 
counterattack  had  been  launched  against  the  battal- 
ion on  his  right  flank,  Lieutenant  Price  took  his  pla- 
toon into  action  in  advance  of  the  infantry,  and 
broke  up  the  counterattack.  There  being  no  officers 
present  with  the  infantry  unit  to  which  he  was  at- 
tached, he  assumed  command,  reorganized  it  and 
led  it  forward,  designating  targets  and  ranges,  and 
going  up  and  down  the  line  to  direct  the  operation. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Edward  J.  Price,  wife,  230 
South  Fourteenth  Street,  Salem,  Ore. 

PRICE,  OTTO  D Private 

Battery  F,  10th  Field  Artillery.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  Greves  Farm,  France, 
July  15,  1918.  Responding  to  a  call  for  volunteers, 
Private  Price,  with  eight  other  soldiers,  manned  two 

Ens  of  a  French  battery,  which  had  been  deserted 
.  the  French,  during  the  unprecedented  fire  after 
many  casualties  had  been  inflicted  on  their  forces. 
For  two  hours  he  remained  at  his  post  and  poured 
an  effective  fire  into  the  ranks  of  the  enemy.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Phoebe  Price,  mother,  Ada,  Kan. 


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PRICE,  THOMAS Private 

Company  B,  16th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Hill  272,  France,  October  11, 
1918.  Private  Price  volunteered  and  led  a  patrol  of 
four  men  against  an  enemy  machine-gun  which  was 
inflicting  severe  losses  on  his  ranks.  He  successfully 
accomplished  the  silencing  of  the  gun.  Home  ad- 
dress, Tilda  Price,  Route  5,  Abingdon,  Va. 

PRIDDY,  WELLBORN  S.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  168th  Infantry.  While  in  command 
of  an  important  post  near  Badonviller,  France,  on 
May  26,  1918,  he  displayed  courage,  judgment  and 
devotion  to  duty  in  heroically  defending  his  posi- 
'e  enemy,  continuing 
been  badly  gassed, 
t  of  the  gas  posion- 

mg.     Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Emerson  Priddy,  mother, 
1650  East  Fifty-third  Street,  Chicago,  111. 


PRIDE,  HENRY  N. 


First  Lieutenant 


131st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Bois  de  Chaume,  France,  October  10-12, 
1918.  Acting  on  his  own  initiative,  he  led  a  patrol 
of  three  which  penetrated  the  enemy  line  and  after 
killing  three  Germans  returned  with  three  prison- 
ers, one  machine-gun  and  one  automatic  rifle.  When 
the  commander  of  the  company  on  his  left  was  killed 
Lieutenant  Pride  assumed  command  and  consoli- 
dated the  position,  repulsing  two  counterattacks  in 
which  the  enemy  lost  75  dead  and  wounded  and  ten 
prisoners.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Stella  Pride,  moth- 
er, 1016  Webster  Avenue,  Houston,  Texas. 

PRIEST,  CHARLES  D Chaplain 

Deceased.  358th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Les  Huit  Chemins,  France, 
September  29,  1918.  Chaplain  Priest  disregarded 
personal  danger  by  going  600  yards  beyond  the  front 
lines,  and  with  the  aid  of  a  soldier,  carried  back  a 
wounded  man  to  shelter.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Wilma 
Priest.  830  North  La  Salle  Street,  Chicago,  111. 

PRITCHARD,  JAY  C.     .....    Sergeant 

Company  D,  14th  Machines-Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Thiaucourt, 
France,  September  12,  1918.  Though  he  was  great- 
ly fatigued  from  walking  30  kilometers  in  an  effort 
to  locate  his  company  from  which  he  had  become 
separated,  Sergeant  Pritchard  organized  a  squad  of 
men,  who  had  also  become  separated  from  their 
organizations,  and,  advancing  with  them  for  more 
than  nine  kilometers,  took  up  a  position  in  advance 
of  the  infantry  and  directed  effective  machine-gun 
fire  against  the  enemy,  breaking  up  a  hostile  coun- 
terattack, until  an  enemy  shell  demolished  the  gun. 
Though  he  was  severely  wounded,  and  suffering 
much  pain,  he  conducted  his  squad  back  to  Thiau- 
court before  permitting  himself  to  be  evacuated. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Elizabeth  Pritchard,  108  Lor- 
more  Street,  Elmira,  N.  Y. 

PROCTOR,  HAROLD  F.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Headquarters  Troop,  26th  Division.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  St.  Remy, 
France,  September  12,  1918.  Accompanied  by  an- 
other soldier,  Private  Proctor  made  his  way  far  into 
enemy  lines  to  determine  the  location  of  an  enemy 
emplacement  which  was  holding  up  our  advance. 
Having  cut  enemy  telephone  cables,  he  approached 
the  nest  from  the  rear  and  captured  the  entire  per- 
sonnel of  the  stronghold,  consisting  of  one  officer 
and  39  men.  Home  address,  William  A.  Proctor, 
father,  5  Essex  Street,  Amesbury,  Mass. 

PROUT,  WILLIAM Private 

Machine-Gun  Company,  26th  Infantry.  Dur- 
ing the  five  days  of  the  attack  near  Soissons,  France, 
July  18-22,  1918,  he  carried  messages  through  artil- 
lery and  machine-gun  fire  and  took  water  and  am- 
munition to  his  platoon  over  ground  then  under 


heavy  bombardment.     Home  address,  William  H. 
Griffiths,  uncle,  3051  Louisa  Street,  Cattlesburg,  Ky. 

PRUDHOMME,  F.  H.  .  .  .  Sous-Lieutenant 
French  Army.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion at  Woel,  France,  September  14,  1918.  Having 
been  ordered  to  occupy  the  village  of  Woel,  which  he 
found  to  be  held  by  one  company  of  Germans,  Lieu- 
tenant Prudhomme  unhesitatingly  attacked  with 
one  section  and  captured  the  town,  taking  18  pris- 
oners and  two  machine-guns  and  killing  many  of  the 
enemy.  He  then  held  the  position  for  24  hours 
against  several  hostile  counterattacks. 

PRUETT,  JOSEPH Corporal 

Company  G,  168th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  east  of  Grand-Pre,  France,  Octo- 
ber 16,  1918.  After  a  daring  dash  with  his  platoon 
across  open  ground  swept  by  machine-gun  fire,  he 
saw  an  enemy  machine-gun  crew  preparing  to  open 
fire  upon  the  flank  and  rear  of  his  position.  Single- 
handed  he  attacked,  using  enemy  grenades,  and 
drove  the  crew  into  a  dugout.  Bombing  the  en- 
trance of  the  dugout,  he  effected  the  capture  of  four 
German  officers,  64  men  and  four  heavy  machine- 
guns.  With  remarkable  gallantry  this  soldier  re- 
moved an  obstacle  that  critically  threatened  a  suc- 
cess already  gained.  Home  address,  David  F. 
Pruett,  father,  lola,  111. 

PRUITT,  FREDC Sergeant 

2d  Battalion,  1 19th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ypres,  Belgium,  August  25, 
1918.  At  imminent  peril  to  his  own  life,  Sergeant 
Pruitt  and  two  companions  extinguished  a  fire  in  an 
ammunition  dump,  caused  by  a  bursting  shell, 
thereby  preventing  the  explosion  of  the  dump  and 
saving  the  lives  of  a  large  number  of  men  who  were 
in  the  vicinity.  Home  address,  W.  R.  Pruitt, 
father,  Mount  Airy,  N.  C. 

PRUITT,  PINK  S.  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  I,  117th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Vaux  Andigny,  Molain, 
Ribeauville,  France,  October  17,  1918.  At  the 
starting  of  the  attack  Private  Pruitt  was  painfully 
wounded  in  the  arm.  Disregarding  his  sufferings,  he 
continued  with  the  advance  of  his  company,  remain- 
ing with  them  throughout  the  day  until  the  objec- 
tive was  reached.  Home  address,  James  D.  Pruitt, 
father,  Moscow,  Tenn. 

PULKER,  HOWARD  C Private 

Battery  C,  42d  Artillry,  Coast  Artillery  Corps, 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Suippes. 
France,  July  14-15,  1918.  He,  a  chauffeur  to  whom 
no  regular  duty  during  the  engagement  had  been  as- 
signed, voluntarily  assisted  in  carrying  wounded 
French  and  American  soldiers  to  safety  under  se- 
vere bombardment.  At  one  time  he  gave  aid  to  a 
severely  wounded  soldier  who  was  carrying  a  mes- 
sage to  the  battery  commander,  assisting  him  in 
performing  his  mission.  When  orders  to  withdraw 
were  received  he  continued  valiant  services.  Home 
address,  John  Pulker,  father,  19  Spruce  Street, 
Sharon,  Pa. 

PULLEN,  D.  D Colonel 

Tank  Corps.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion in  the  Bois  de  Cuisy,  France,  September  26, 
1918.  Colonel  Pullen  displayed  conspicuous  gallan- 
try and  leadership  in  directing  a  tank  attack  on  the 
Bois  de  Cuisy,  after  which  he  rallied  a  force  of  dis- 
organized infantry,  leading  it  forward  in  the  face  of 
violent  machine-gun  fire,  and  occupying  the  ground 
which  had  been  taken  by  the  tanks.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  H.  S.  Pullen,  mother,  Skagway,  Alaska. 

PULONO,  CLEMENTS  R Private 

Company  C,  319th  Infantry.    For  extraordinary 


DISTINGUISHED  SERVICE  CROSS 


heroism  in  action  near  Cunel,  France,  October  11, 
1918.  Seeing  the  enemy  mounting  a  gun  which 
when  operated  would  sweep  his  platoon  at  close 
range,  Private  Pulano  shot  the  gunner  just  as  he  was 
about  to  open  fire.  He  also  shot  another  German 
who  attempted  to  fire  the  gun,  after  which  he 
charged  the  position  and  captured  the  remainder  of 
the  crew.  Home  address,  Frencesco  Virgrobe, 
friend,  250  Addison  Street,  Pittsburgh,  Pa. 

PURDOM,  THOMAS  M Corporal 

Company  I,  125th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Romagne,  France,  October 
9-11,  1918.  Voluntarily  assuming  the  duties  of 
runner,  after  he  had  seen  many  others  fail  in  at- 
tempting to  get  through  the  unusually  heavy  fire, 
Corporal  Purdom  repeatedly  passed  through  the  fire 
and  aided  materially  in  the  success  of  the  entire 
operations.  When  the  supply  of  first-aid  material 
had  become  exhausted,  he  again  went  through,  re- 
turning with  sufficient  bandages  to  care  for  the 
wounded,  who  could  not,  at  that  time,  be  removed. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Pearl  M.  Purdom,  mother, 
Sparks,  Ga. 

PURDY,  BOBELL Private 

Deceased.  Company  K,  166th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Sedan,  France, 
November  7, 1918.  Private  Purdy  was  a  member  of 
a  patrol  sent  out  to  silence  machine-gun  nests 
which  were  holding  up  the  battalion's  advance. 
When  the  officer  leading  the  patrol  fell  mortally 
wounded  this  soldier  attempted  to  go  to  the  officer's 
assistance,  despite  heavy  fire  from  machine-guns 
only  100  yards  away,  and  was  himself  killed.  Next 
of  kin,  W.  T.  Purdy,  father,  Route  1,  Hanceville, 
Ala. 

PURDY,  WILLARD  D Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  A,  127th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Hegenbach, 
Alsace,  July  4,  1918.  Upon  returning  with  his  pat- 
rol after  a  reconnaissance  on  the  enemy's  line,  Ser- 
geant Purdy  was  calling  the  roll  of  his  men  and  col- 
lecting their  hand  grenades,  when  the  pin  of  one  of 
the  grenades  became  disengaged.  Seeing  that  the 
grenade  could  not  be  thrown  away  without  injuring 
some  of  the  men,  Sergeant  Purdy  called  on  them  all 
to  run,  while  he  picked  up  three  of  the  grenades,  and, 
bending  over,  held  them  against  his  stomach.  The 
grenades  exploded,  killing  Sergeant  Purdy  instantly, 
but  his  presence  of  mind  and  self-sacrificing  act 
saved  the  lives  of  his  comrades.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs. 
Esther  Purdy,  mother,  Box  632,  Marshfield,  Wis. 

PURRINGTON,  ALDEN  C.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
30th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Bois  D'Aigremont,  France,  July  15,  1918. 
While  the  German  barrage  preceding  their  drive  of 
July  15  was  at  its  worst,  Lieutenant  Per rington  vol- 
unteered to  go  through  the  barrage  in  Bois  D'Aigre- 
mont to  secure  hand  grenades  for  the  defense  of  a 
wooded  ravine  after  the  forward  grenade  dump  was 
blown  up.  This  was  at  a  time  when  it  seemed  im- 
possible for  any  human  being  to  get  through  the  bar- 
rage. Throughout  the  entire  engagement  Lieuten- 
ant Perrington  volunteered  to  lead  a  number  of  pat- 
rols, both  to  the  front  and  flanks.  Home  address, 
W.  M.  Purrington,  father,  Haydenville,  Mass. 

PURSLEY,  EARL  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Medical  Detachment,  360th  Infantry.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  Lesseux,  France, 
September  4,  1918.  Private  Pursley  voluntarily 
carried  a  wounded  soldier  from  an  exposed  position 
under  intense  enemy  shell  fire  for  a  distance  of  400 
yards  to  the  dressing  station.  He  then  immediately 
returned  to  the  position  and  helped  to  dig  out  men 
who  had  been  buried  by  the  explosion  of  a  shell. 
Home  address,  Earl  Pursley,  father,  General  Deliv- 
ery, Hickman,  Ky. 


PURSLEY,  WARREN  B Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  F,  56th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Preny,  France, 
November  1,  1918.  Sergeant  Purcell  courageously 
led  his  half  platoon  against  an  enemy  machine-gun 
nest,  capturing  it,  killing  several  of  the  enemy,  and 
taking  six  prisoners.  He  was  later  killed  in  action. 
Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Minnie  Pursley.  mother,  Weikert, 
Pa. 


PUTNAM,  DAVID  E.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  Air  Service,  139th  Aero  Squadron. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  La 
Chaussee,  France,  September  12,  1918.  After  des- 
troying one  of  the  eight  German  planes  which  had 
attacked  him,  he  was  turning  to  our  lines,  when  he 
saw  seven  Fokkers  attack  an  allied  biplane.  He  at- 
tacked the  Germans  and  saved  the  biplane,  but  was 
himself  driven  down,  shot  through  the  heart.  Next 
of  kin,  Mrs.  F.  H.  Putnam, .mother,  47  Englewood 
Avenue,  Brookline,  Mass. 


PUTNAM,  HARRY  P. 


Private 


Company  H,  105th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ronssoy,  France,  September 
30,  1918.  He  exhibited  exceptional  bravery  in  vol- 
untarily leaving  shelter,  going  forward  under  heavy 
shell  and  machine-gun  fire  and  bringing  back  to  our 
lines  several  wounded  comrades.  Home  address, 
Frank  Putnam,  31  Wall  Street,  Amsterdam,  N.  Y. 

PYLES,  ADAM  .  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Deceased.  Company  L,  166th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  St.  Georges, 
France,  October  15,  1918.  Seeing  his  comrades 
either  killed  or  wounded,  immediately  after  seeking 
shelter,  Private  Pyles,  undeterred,  continually  vol- 
unteered and  carried  messages  over  territory  cov- 
ered by  violent  artillery  fire,  incessant  machine-gun 
fire,  and  accurate  sniping  until  he  was  killed  by  this 
heavy  fire.  Next  of  kin,  Miss  Kate  Pyles,  sister, 
325  South  Columbus  Street,  Lancaster,  Ohio. 

PYNE,  PERCY  RIVINGTON  First  Lieutenant 
103d  Aero  Pursuit  Squadron,  Air  Service.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Dun-sur- 
Meuse,  France,  October  23,  1918.  While  protecting 
three  planes  on  a  photographic  mission,  he  attacked 
and  drove  off  five  enemy  machines  (type  Fokker). 
Later  another  German  formation  of  seven  (type 
Fokker)  was  encountered,  but  despite  the  odds  Lieu- 
tenant Pyne  swung  up  into  the  midst  of  the  enemy 
and  scattered  them,  diving  on  one  of  the  Fokkers 
and  sending  it  crashing  to  the  ground.  Home  ad- 
dress, P.  R.  Pine,  father,  680  Park  Avenue,  New 
York  City. 

PYRAH,  GEORGE  W.     .....     Private 

Company  F,  117th  Engineers.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Sommerance,  France,  Octo- 
ber 15,  1918.  Private  Pyrah  and  three  other  sol- 
diers were  detailed  to  cut  wire  in  advance  of  the  in- 
fantry during  an  attack  on  the  enemy  lines.  While 
carrying  out  the  mission  they  were  fired  upon  by  a 
machine-gun  at  close  range,  which  killed  one  and 
wounded  another.  He  fired  into  the  nest,  wounded 
the  gunner,  and  disabled  the  gun,  then  charged  the 
group  with  his  bayonet  and  captured  three  prison- 
ers. Home  address,  John  William  Pyrah,  brother, 
5619  Stokes  Street,  Gtg.,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

QUICK,  ARTHUR  H Corporal 

Headquarters  Company,  6th  Field  Artillery.  At 
Villers  Tournelle,  Cantigny  sector,  France,  on  May 
1,  1918,  he  displayed  distinguished  bravery  in  leav- 
ing his  shelter  during  a  heavy  bombardment  and 
going  to  the  assistance  of  a  wounded  man  who  was 
lying  exposed  in  the  open.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Elizabeth  Quick,  mother,  Kansas  City,  Kan. 


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QUICK,  JOHN  H Sergeant  Major 

Headquarters  Company,  6th  Regiment,  U.  S. 
M.  C.  On  June  6,  1918,  he  volunteered  and  assisted 
in  taking  a  truck  load  of  ammunition  and  material 
into  Bouresche,  France,  over  a  road  swept  by  artil- 
lery and  machine-gun  fire,  thereby  relieving  a  criti- 
cal situation.  Home  address,  Miss  Emma  Quick, 
sister,  Charlestown,  W.Va. 

QUINN,  HENRY Private 

Company  I,  137th  Infantry.  On  May  29,  1918, 
at  Cantigny,  France,  in  response  to  a  call  for  volun- 
teers to  penetrate  a  heavy  enemy  barrage  and  obtain 
definite  information  concerning  tanks  and  condi- 
tions of  enemy  front  line,  he  accomplished  his  mis- 
sion to  the  imminent  peril  of  his  own  life.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  S.  E.  Quinn,  mother,  Route  3,  North 
Monroe,  La. 

QUINN,  JAMES  H Sergeant 

Company  I,  308th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Revillon,  France,  September 
10,  1918.  Sergeant  Quinn  volunteered  and  accom- 
panied a  patrol,  which  was  sent  out  for  the  purpose 
of  capturing  prisoners.  Crawling  through  No  Man's 
Land,  he  came  upon  two  Germans  occupying  an  out- 
post. In  the  struggle  that  ensued  the  enemy  was 
overpowered,  but  the  exploit  brought  forth  a  des- 
tructive fire  of  rifles  and  rifle  grenades  from  the 
enemy,  through  which  Sergeant  Quinn  successfully 
maneuvered  back  to  his  lines,  bringing  his  captives 
with  him.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary  L.  Quinn, 
mother,  1660  Monroe  Avenue,  New  York  City. 

QUINN,  JIM  •  •  •  •  Second  Lieutenant 
28th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Soissons,  France,  July  18,  1918.  With  a 
small  platoon  he  attacked  and  captured  a  fortified 
French  farmhouse  in  an  open  field.  He  so  cou- 
rageously and  skillfully  handled  his  men  that  this 
German  strongpoint,  held  by  100  men  and  five  ma- 
chine-guns, was  promptly  captured.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Jim  Quinn,  Memphis,  Tenn. 

QUINN,  JOHN  J First  Lieutenant 

139th  Aero  Squadron.  For  extraordinary  hero- 
ism in  action  near  Bantheville,  France,  October  23, 
1918.  While  patrolling  the  lines,  Lieutenant  Quinn, 
with  one  other  pilot,  sighted  and  attacked  four  en- 
emy machines  (Fokker  type).  Several  additional 
enemy  planes  joined  the  first  four,  and,  notwith- 
standing his  great  odds,  he  sent  one  machine  crash- 
ing to  the  earth.  Motor  trouble  forced  him  to 
drive  straight  through  the  enemy  formation,  and, 
although  followed  and  his  machine  badly  damaged, 
he  was  able  to  outmaneuver  and  escape  from  his 
adversaries.  Home  address,  August  N.  J.  Quinn, 
father,  407  Post  Office  Building,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

QUINN,  JOHN  J Sergeant 

Battery  F,  10th  Field  Artillery.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  Greves'Farm,  France, 
July  15,  1918.  Responding  to  a  call  for  volunteers, 
Sergeant  Quinn,  with  eight  other  soldiers,  manned 
two  guns  of  a  French  battery,  which  had  been  de- 
serted by  the  French  during  the  unprecedented  fire, 
after  many  casualties  had  been  inflicted  on  their 
forces.  For  two  hours  he  remained  at  his  post  and 
poured  an  effective  fire  into  the  ranks  of  the  enemy. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Sophie  C.  Quinn,  mother,  815 
Bucking  Lane  Place,  Chicago,  111. 

QUINTON,  R Lieutenant  Colonel 

452d  Field  Artillery,  French  Army.  Attached  to 
2d  Division,  U.  S.  Army.  For  extraordinary  hero- 
ism in  action  near  Blanc  Mont,  France,  October 
3-17,  1918.  During  the  attack  on  Blanc  Mont, 
Lieutenant  Colonel  Quinton,  undeterred  by  heavy 
shell  fire,  personally  made  reconnaissances  to  the 


front  each  day  and  secured  information  of  the  en- 
emy to  determine  locations  for  his  batteries.  Home 
address  not  given. 

QUIRI,  ROBERT Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  F,  310th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Thiaucourt, 
France,  September  18,  1918.  Leading  a  patrol  un- 
der heavy  fire,  Sergeant  Quiri  was  able  to  protect  an 
unprotected  portion  of  his  line  until  the  next  unit 
could  take  it  over.  He  was  at  all  times  an  inspira- 
tion to  his  men,  continually  exposing  himself  to 
danger,  while  assuring  their  safety  and  comfort. 
After  having  his  legs  blown  off  and  receiving  other 
wounds,  he  gave  all  necessary  information  to  his 
successor,  before  allowing  himself  to  be  carried 
away.  He  died  soon  after  reaching  the  dressing 
station.  Next  of  kin,  Charles  A.  Quiri,  father,  115 
McCarthy  Street,  Easton,  Pa. 

RABB,  IRVING  .  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  A,  107th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Souplet,  France,  October 
18,  1918.  When  the  advance  of  his  battalion  was 
checked  by  heavy  machine-gun  fire,  Private  Rabb, 
with  two  other  soldiers,  went  forward  under 
heavy  fire  to  reconnoiter  the  enemy  positions.  By 
effective  rifle  fire,  they  drove  the  gunners  from  two 
machine-gun  nests  into  a  dugout  nearby,  which  they 
captured,  together  with  35  prisoners,  including  three 
officers.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Gertrude  Rabb, 
mother,  510  West  146th  Street,  New  York  City. 

RABORN,  JOHN Private 

Company  A,  7th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  Belleau,  France,  June 
21, 1918.  While  making  his  way  to  a  first-aid  station 
after  being  wounded  in  five  places  by  machine-gun 
bullets  and  shrapnel,  he  encountered  two  Germans. 
His  own  rifle  having  been  shot  away,  Private  Ra- 
born  picked  up  a  rifle  lying  nearby  and  shot  one  of 
the  Germans:  and,  in  a  bayonet  duel  with  the  other 
German,  killed  him  also,  after  he  himself  had  been 
wounded  again  during  the  encounter.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Martheling  Raborn,  mother,  Staple- 
ton,  Ga. 

RACHEK,  JOHN  ....  First  Lieutenant 
104th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion at  Trugny,  France,  July  22,  1918.  Although  he 
had  been  twice  wounded,  he  refused  to  be  evacuated 
and  continued  on  duty  with  his  company  during  the 
attack  and  capture  of  Trugny  under  heavy  fire  until 
he  was  incapacitated  by  a  third  wound.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  John  Rachek,  wife,  in  care  of  McDon- 
ald, Governors  Island,  N.  Y. 

RADEVICK,  RADOVAN  ....  Private 
Deceased.  Company  A,  4th  Infantry.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  Grand  Ballois  Farm, 
France,  July  14-15,  1918.  During  an  intense  shell 
and  gas  bombardment,  Private  Radevick  repeatedly 
volunteered  and  carried  messages  and  assisted  in 
caring  for  the  wounded  at  great  personal  risk.  Next 
of  kin,  Malica  Radevick,  mother,  Berane,  Monte- 
negro. 

RAFALSKY,  NIZEL Sergeant 

Sanitary  Detachment,  115th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Verdun,  during 
the  drive  in  which  this  regiment  took  part  in  the 
vicinity  of  the  Meuse.  Sergeant  Rafalsky  displayed 
great  courage  and  presence  of  mind  in  attending  to 
the  wounded,  not  only  of  the  organization  to  which 
he  was  attached  but  also  of  those  in  adjoining  organ- 
izations. The  exceptionally  valuable  service  per- 
formed by  this  soldier  was  done  under  heavy  shell 
and  machine-gun  fire.  Home  address,  Solomon 
Rafalsky,  711  South  Charles  Street,  Baltimore,  Md. 


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RAFFINGTON,  CHARLES  S.  .  .  .  Private 
Medical  Department,  2d  Engineers.  During  the 
day  and  night  of  June  2-3,  1918,  he  exposed  himself 
to  severe  and  continuous  fire  beyond  the  call  of  duty 
in  order  to  bring  aid  to  wounded  engineers  and  ma- 
rines. Home  address,  A.  D.  Raffington,  12  West 
Tenth  Street,  Hutchinson,  Kansas. 

RAGSDALE,  IRVING  LeNOIS     .      .      . 

Second  Lieutenant 

356th  Infantry.  For  repeated  acts  of  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  Beaufort,  France,  No- 
vember 4,  1918,  and  near  Laneuville,  France,  No- 
vember 6,  1918.  Advancing  across  open  ground 
under  intense  machine-gun  and  artillery  fire  on  No- 
vember 4,  1918,  Lieutenant  Ragsdale  killed  an  en- 
emy machine-gunner  with  his  automatic  pistol. 
Later  he  again  crossed  an  open  field  under  terrific 
machine-gun  fire,  killing  two  enemy  gunners  who 
were  retarding  the  advance.  On  November  6,  dur- 
ing an  intense  shell  and  gas  bombardment  of  Laneu- 
ville, he  repeatedly  exposed  himself  while  assisting 
the  wounded.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Reina  Vosgieu 
Ragsdale,  18  Rue  Sauffray,  Paris,  France. 

RAIBLE,  JOSEPH  C.,  Jr.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
147th  Aero  Squadron,  Air  Service.  For  extraor- 
dinary heroism  in  action  near  Chateau-Thierry, 
France,  July  5,  1918.  Lieutenant  Raible  and  three 
other  pilots,  at  an  altitude  of  4,700  meters,  attacked 
an  enemy  formation  of  eight  battle  planes  flying  at 
an  altitude  of  5,000  meters.  The  German  machines 
dived  on  them  and  Lieutenant  Raible  engaged  two 
in  combat.  In  a  hard  fight,  lasting  five  minutes  and 
finishing  at  an  altitude  of  3,000  meters,  he  shot  down 
one  of  the  attacking  party  and  drove  off  the  other. 
Home  address,  J.  C.  Raible,  2102  Chestnut  Street, 
Hannibal,  Mo. 

RAINES,  LESTER Private 

Company  C,  309th  Machines-Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Grand-Pr6, 
France,  October  29  to  November  2,  1918.  During 
the  five  days  of  operations,  Private  Raines  worked 
without  hesitation  carrying  messages  through  con- 
stant shell  fire,  and,  acting  as  guide  for  ration  par- 
ties, his  information  at  all  times  proving  most  valu- 
able and  accurate.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Ollie 
Raines,  R.  F.  D.  2,  Box  8,  Ripley,  W.Va. 

RALEIGH,  WALTER  J.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  A,  107th  Ammunition  Train.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Juvigny,  north 
of  Soissons,  France,  September  4,  1918.  During  a 
heavy  enemy  bombardment  a  shell  burst  near  two 
ammunition  trucks  that  were  being  unloaded  at  a 
dump,  blowing  up  one  truck  and  setting  fire  to  the 
other.  Disregarding  the  warnings  of  bystanders, 
Private  Raleigh  rushed  forward,  cranked  the  engine 
of  the  burning  truck  and  assisted  in  backing  it  to  a 
place  of  safety  while  others  extinguished  the  fire. 
His  conspicuous  bravery  was  the  means  of  saving 
a  large  quantity  of  ammunition.  Home  address, 
Daniel  Raleigh,  father,  Menasha,  Wis. 

RAMPSCH,  JOHN Sergeant 

Company  G,  16th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Soissons,  France,  July  19, 
1918.  During  offensive  operations  near  Soissons, 
Sergeant  Rampsch  was  severely  wounded  in  the 
neck,  but  continued  to  lead  his  platoon  until  forced 
to  retire  from  loss  of  blood.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Mary  Rampsch,  mother,  4608  South  Wood  Street, 
Chicago,  111. 

RAMSDELL,  RALPH Corporal 

Deceased.  Company  D,  103d  Machine-Gun  Bat- 
talion. For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  at 
Marcheville,  France,  September  26,  1918.  Under 
terrific  artillery  and  machine-gun  fire,  Corporal 
Ramsdell  displayed  exceptional  bravery  in  hunting 


for  machine-gun  nests.  He  was  killed  while  en- 
gaged in  this  hazardous  work.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs. 
William  Ramsdell,  Box  25,  South  Waterboro,  Me. 


RAMSEY,  EARL  E Sergeant 

Company  G,  353rd  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  the  Barricourt  Woods, 
France,  November  2,  1918.  Sergeant  Ramsey  was 
leading  the  first  section  of  a  combat  platoon  when 
it  encountered  machine-gun  fire  of  such  intensity 
that  the  entire  advance  was  threatened.  Realizing 
the  gravity  of  the  situation  he  stepped  out  into  the 
open  ahead  of  his  men  in  order  to  direct  them  more 
effectively,  inspiring  them  by  his  bravery.  He  was 
seriously  wounded  a  few  minutes  later.  Home 
address,  T.  J.  Ramsey,  father,  Cedarville,  Kan. 

RAMSEY,  HENRY  ....  First  Sergeant 
Company  F,  362d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  during  the  Argonne  offensive, 
France,  September  26-29,  1918.  For  three  days 
Sergeant  Ramsey  kept  his  men  well  organized,  and 
when  he  was  gassed  and  severely  wounded  in  the 
chest,  insisted  that  other  men  more  seriously  wound- 
ed than  he  be  removed  from  the  field  before  he 
would  permit  anyone  to  assist  him  to  the  dressing 
station.  For  the  following  act  of  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  the  Scheldt  River,  Belgium, 
October  31,  1918,  Sergeant  Ramsey  is  awarded  a 
bar,  to  be  worn  with  the  Distinguished  Service 
Cross :  When  the  advance  of  the  front  line  was  held 
up  by  fire  from  a  machine-gun  nest  300  yards  to  the 
front,  Sergeant  Ramsey,  with  two  others,  crossed 
the  open  field  in  the  face  of  fire  from  enemy  artillery, 
machine-guns  and  snipers.  Charging  the  nest,  they 
killed  two  of  the  crew,  wounded  two  others  and  cap- 
tured five,  together  with  the  gun.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Victoria  Ramsey,  mother,  New  Bedford,  Mass. 


RANCOURT,  JOHN  I 


First  Lieutenant 


Observer,  88th  Aero  Squadron,  103d  Field  Artil- 
lery. Richard  C.  M.  Page,  first  lieutenant,  pilot, 
Air  Service.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action 
near  Fismes,  France,  August  9,  1918.  These  officers 
were  detailed  to  fly  without  escort  on  a  visual  recon- 
naissance over  the  enemy's  lines.  They  were  at- 
tacked by  six  enemy  battle  planes  1800  meters  over 
Fismes.  The  Americans  unhesitatingly  fought  this 
superior  number  of  the  enemy.  Lieutenant  Ran- 
court  was  three  times  seriously  wounded  in  the  legs 
above  the  knees,  yet  he  continued  to  operate  his  ma- 
chine-gun and  shot  down  one  of  the  enemy  planes. 
In  spite  of  the  fact  that  his  elevator  controls  on  one 
side  had  been  shot  away,  Lieutenant  Page  skillfully 
maneuvered  the  plane  throughout  the  combat  and 
piloted  it  safely  back  to  his  airdrome.  Home  ad- 
dress, Miss  Florence  Rancourt,  sister,  1271  North 
Main  Street,  Providence,  R.  I. 

RAND,  GEORGE  E.  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
353d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion in  Bois  de  Barricourt,  France,  November  2, 
1918.  He  led  his  platoon  in  the  face  of  terrific  ma- 
chine-gun fire,  capturing  four  machine-guns  and 
their  crews,  thereby  facilitating  the  advance  of  the 
command.  Over  half  of  his  men  were  either  killed 
or  wounded  before  reaching  the  objective.  Home 
address,  George  L.  Rand,  father,  Detroit,  Me. 

RANDALL,  MEED  A  .....  Sergeant 
Company  A,  120th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Catillan,  France,  October  19, 
1918.  When  the  advance  was  held  up  by  enemy 
machine-gun  fire,  Sergeant  Randall  volunteered  and 
led  his  platoon,  which  consisted  of  only  eight  men, 
under  heavy  enemy  fire,  in  a  successful  attack  on  a 
machine-gun  nest  outflanking  and  putting  same 
out  of  action,  thereby  enabling  his  company  to  con- 
tinue advancing.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Annie 
Randall,  mother,  R.  F.  D.,  Vaiden,  Miss. 


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RANDALL,  SAMUEL  J Private 

Company  L,  108th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Souplet,  France,  October 
15,  1918.  Accompanied  by  an  officer  and  three 
other  soldiers,  he  made  a  recpnnaissaance  of  the 
River  La  Selle,  the  journey  being  made  under  con- 
stant heavy  machine-gun  fire.  To  secure  the  de- 
sired information  it  was  necessary  to  wade  the 
stream  for  the  entire  distance.  Home  address,  John 
Randall,  father,  R.  F.  D.  1,  Beaver  Dam,  N.  Y. 

RANDLES,  HAROLD  J Corporal 

Company  G,  6th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  In  the 
Bois  de  Belleau,  France,  on  June  6,  1918,  in  deliver- 
ing messages,  he  voluntarily  chose  the  most  direct 
route,  although  it  was  through  a  machine-gun  bar- 
rage, to  deliver  information  which  prevented  the 
bombardment  of  positions  that  had  just  been  occu- 
pied. He  took  the  path  of  danger  to  save  his  com- 
ades.  Home  address  Mrs.  Rilla  Smith  Randies, 
312  North  Street,  Rochester,  N.  Y. 

RANSON,  JOHN  O.  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  371st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ardeuil,  France,  September 
29,  1918.  iWhen  his  company  was  held  up  by  an 
enemy  machine-gun  nest,  Lieutenant  Ranson  vol- 
unteered and  led  his  platoon  in  an  attack  on  the  po- 
sition and,  while  attempting  to  carry  out  his  mis- 
sion, was  killed.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  John  O.  Ranson, 
wife,  335  Liberty  Street,  Charlotte,  N.  C. 

RAPP,  FRED  N Corporal 

Deceased.  Machine-Gun  Company,  59th  Infan- 
try. For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  in  the  Bois 
de  Fay,  France,  October  6,  1918.  While  exposed  to 
an  exceptionally  heavy  barrage  in  the  Bois  de  Fay, 
Corporal  Rapp  left  his  shelter  and  went  to  the  aid 
of  a  seriously  wounded  comrade.  He  was  killed  by 
a  fragment  from  a  high-explosive  shell  while  in  the 
performance  of  this  gallant  mission.  Next  of  kin, 
Mrs.  Sarah  Rapp,  mother,  Shorty,  Wyo. 

RASCOE,  ROBERT  R Sergeant 

Sanitary  Detachment,  120th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Becquigny, 
France,  October  10,  1918.  Going  forward  to  estab- 
lish an  aid  post,  Sergeant  Rascoe,  finding  that  the 
advance  had  already  started,  took  his  position  in  the 
front  line  and,  exposed  to  terrific  fire,  cared  for  the 
wounded  until  the  medical  department  was  brought 
up.  Later,  while  bringing  up  rations,  he  encoun- 
tered shell  fire  and,  although  wounded  and  knocked 
down,  he  quickly  regained  his  feet  and  completed 
his  mission.  Home  address,  E.  R.  Rascoe,  father, 
Reidsville.  N.  C. 

RASMUSSEN,  ALEXANDER  .  .  .  Major 
Deceased.  28th  Infantry.  He  proceeded  to  his 
post  of  command  in  spite  of  heavy  bombardment 
in  order  to  save  important  papers  and  while  thus 
engaged  was  killed  by  shell  fire  May  4,  1918.  Next 
of  kin,  Severin  Rasmussen,  father,  R.  F.  D.  5, 
Sherwood,  Oreg. 

RASSMUSSEN,  CARL Private 

Company  B,  39th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  Brieulles,  France, 
September  27,  1918.  Private  Rassmussen,  a 
company  runner,  volunteered  and  made  two  trips 
from  the  post  of  command  of  his  own  regiment  to 
that  of  the  regiment  adjoining  his  own,  passing  each 
time  more  than  a  thousand  yards  under  intense 
enemy  machine-gun  fire.  Home  address,  Jacob 
Rassmussen,  Grand  Rapids,  Mich. 

RATENBURG,  HERBERT  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Sanitary  Detachment,  101st  Machine-Gun  Bat- 
talion. For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  north 
of  Chateau-Thierry,  France,  July  22,  1918.  Al- 
though wounded  in  three  places  by  machine-gun 


bullets,  he  followed  the  attack  and  continued  his 
duty,  thereby  inspiring  his  comrades.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  S.  P.  Ratenburg,  grandmother,  16  East 
Turnpike  Street,  Manchester,  Conn. 

RATKOVICH,  PETER Private 

Company  C,  110th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Varennes,  France,  Septem- 
ber 26,  1918.  With  two  other  soldiers,  he,  on  his 
own  initiative,  led  a  charge  on  an  enemy  machine- 
gun  nest,  and,  although  severely  wounded,  pressed 
forward,  wounding  three  and  capturing  three  of  the 
enemy.  Home  address,  Viddo  Ratkovitch,  cousin, 
Box  321,  Amador,  Cal. 

RATH,  HOWARD  G.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Observer,  96th  Aero  Squadron.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  between  Chambley  and  Xam- 
mes,  France,  September  13,  1918.  While  acting  as 
leading  observer  of  a  flight  of  three  planes,  he  was 
attacked  by  15  enemy  planes.  In  spite  of  the  fact 
that  his  formation  was  surrounded  by  an  enemy  five 
times  as  large,  he  carried  out  successfully  his  mis- 
sion and  bombed  his  objective.  In  the  return  run- 
ning fight  he  and  his  pilot  continued  the  unequal 
fight  and  succeeded  in  returning  to  their  airdrome 
with  valuable  information.  Home  address,  Walter 
F.  Rath,  brother,  Pasadena,  Cal. 

RAULT,  JEAN  EMILE Captain 

5th  R.  I.  C.,  French  Army.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Handiaumont,  France,  Sep- 
tember 26,  1918.  In  making  a  local  attack  in  the 
Bois  de  Mannheulles,  Captain  Rault,  by  skillful 
maneuvering,  succeeded  in  cutting  off  the  retreat  of 
an  entire  company  of  the  enemy. 

RAVISSE,  HENRI Captain 

French  Army.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Montsec,  France,  September  13,  1918. 
Riding  ahead  of  his  lines,  under  most  terrific  fire, 
Captain  Ravisse  established  and  maintained  liaison 
with  the  next  American  division.  On  many  occas- 
ions he  rendered  most  valuable  assistance  to  the 
allied  armies,  undertaking  most  perilous  missions  to 
insure  communications  between  troops. 

RAY,  JOHN  E Captain 

Medical  Corps,  119th  Infantry.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt,  France,  Sep- 
tember 29,  1918.  Establishing  his  first-aid  station 
in  the  front  line,  he  advanced  with  the  infantry.  He 
continued  on  with  the  troops,  caring  for  the  wound- 
ed, until  he  himself  was  so  badly  wounded  that  he 
was  evacuated.  He  died  from  his  wounds  a  few  days 
later.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  John  E.  Ray,  mother, 
Raleigh,  N.  C. 

RAY,  LEE  M Sergeant-Major 

39th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  St.  Thibaut,  France,  August  5,  1918. 
Sergeant-Major  Ray  (then  a  corporal  clerk  of  head- 
quarters) volunteered  and  delivered  important  op- 
erations messages  to  the  French  regiments  attack- 
ing on  the  left  flank  of  the  39th  Infantry.  He  made 
his  way  for  about  one  and  one-half  miles  through 
heavy  artillery,  machine-gun  and  sniping  fire,  para- 
llel to  the  enemy's  line,  located  the  French  head- 
quarters, and  delivered  the  message  in  time  to  stop 
flanking  attacks  by  the  enemy.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Cuba  E.  Ray,  1035  Ridge  Avenue,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 


RAYKMAN,  ROY Sergeant 

Battery  A,  151st  Field  Artillery.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  the  Cote  de  Chatillon, 
France,  October  26,  1918.  During  a  heavy  bom- 
bardment of  his  ammunition  train,  when  one  man 
and  twelve  horses  were  killed  and  several  men 
wounded,  Sergeant  Raykman  displayed  coolness 


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and  quick  judgment  in  cutting  loose  the  dead  horses 
and  straightening  out  the  train.  He  then  returned 
through  the  shell  fire  and  searched  in  the  darkness 
until  he  found  all  the  wounded.  Home  address, 
C.  E.  VanAlstyne,  sister,  13H  Fifth  Street,  North- 
east, Minneapolis,  Minn. 

RAYMOND,  FRANK  K Corporal 

Company  M,  126th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Romagne,  France,  October 
14,  1918.  In  the  attack  on  Cote  Dame  Marie,  the 
126th  Infantry  was  held  up  owing  to  intense  ma- 
chine-gun fire  and  grenades.  Corporal  Raymond 
volunteered  as  a  member  of  a  combat  patrol  which 
cut  through  the  enemy  lines,  captured  ten  machine- 
guns,  killed  and  captured  15  of  the  enemy,  and 
forced  others  to  surrender.  They  cleared  that  part 
of  the  Cote  Dame  Marie  of  the  enemy,  enabling  the 
regiment  to  continue  their  advance.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  E.  Raymond,  mother,  Tent  City,  Mich. 

RAYMOND,  ROBERT  FULTON     .     . 

First  Lieutenant 

27th  Aero  Squadron,  Air  Service.  For  extraor- 
dinary heroism  in  action  near  Chateau-Thierry, 
France,  June  24,  1918.  He  piloted  one  machine  in  a 
formation  of  three  which  was  escorting  three  recon- 
naissance planes  over  enemy  territory.  On  account 
of  motor  trouble,  he  was  unable  to  keep  up  with  his 
companions,  and  while  thus  detached  was  attacked 
by  an  enemy  machine.  In  spite  of  the  condition  of 
his  engine  and  his  presence  far  within  the  German 
lines,  he  vigorously  attacked  the  German  plane  and 
destroyed  it,  after  which  he  succeeded  in  rejoining 
his  patrol.  Home  address,  Judge  Robert  F.  Ray- 
mond, Superior  Court  House,  Boston,  Mass. 

RAYNER,  IRA  C Sergeant 

Company  G,  28th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Nonsar,  France,  September 
12,  1918.  Although  under  fire  for  the  first  time  and 
very  ill  with  a  high  fever,  Sergeant  Rayner  took 
charge  of  the  platoon  after  the  platoon  leader  had 
been  killed,  and  effectively  directed  it  for  two  days, 
in  spite  of  his  physical  condition,  refusing  to  be 
evacuated  until  in  a  state  of  collapse.  Home  ad- 
dress, T.  H.  Rayner,  father,  Durant,  Miss. 

REA,  LEONARD  E.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Blanc  Mont,  France,  October 
4,  1918.  Lieutenant  Rea  retained  command  of  his 
platoon  after  receiving  a  severe  wound,  which  ren- 
dered him  unable  to  move  without  assistance  and 
would  not  leave  the  line  until  ordered  by  his  com- 
manding officer.  Home  address,  Leonard  L.  Rea, 
father,  Auburn,  N.  Y. 

REACH,  HARRY  B Private 

Company  K,  110th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Varennes,  France,  September 
27,  1918.  Acting  as  a  company  runner  Private 
Reach  voluntarily  carried  numerous  messages  under 
heavy  machine-gun  fire,  displaying  marked  courage 
and  devotion  to  duty.  Home  address,  Jospeh 
Reach,  brother,  Corneys  Point,  N.  J. 

READ,  ROSS  E Private 

Company  D,  1st  Engineers.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Cantigny,  France,  May  28, 
1918.  Private  Read  voluntarily  went  forward  over 
an  area  swept  by  machine-gun  fire  to  the  aid  of  a 
wounded  comrade,  who  was  entangled  in  barbed 
wire.  He  worked  in  a  perilously  exposed  position 
until  he  extricated  his  companion  and  carried  him 
to  safety.  Home  address,  V.  H.  Read,  father,  7903 
Fifty-ninth  Avenue,  Southeast,  Portland,  Ore. 

REAM,  BERTRAM  L Corporal 

Company  B,  6th  Machine-Gun  Battalion.  In  the 
Bois  de  Belleau,  France,  on  June  17,  1918,  he  and  a 


comrade  left  shelter  and  went  200  yards  in  the  open 
under  fire  of  the  enemy  and  carried  a  wounded  in- 
fantry soldier  back  to  his  lines,  thereby  demonstrat- 
ing heroic  and  voluntary  disregard  of  self  to  save 
one  who  could  not  help  himself.  Home  address, 
Albert  Ream,  father,  331  South  Market,  Eliza- 
bethtown.  Pa. 


RECKTENWALD,  JACOB 


Sergeant 


Company  C,  315th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Cibercy,  France,  November 
7-10,  1918.  On  the  night  of  November  7,  Sergeant 
Recktenwald  risked  his  own  life  in  heavy  artillery 
fire,  going  from  shell  hole  to  shell  hole  helping  his 
wounded  comrades.  On  November  10  he  distrib- 
uted rations  to  the  men  of  his  company  under  shell 
and  machine-gun  fire.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Frieda 
Recktenwald,  mother,  2213  Tulip  Street,  Philadel- 
phia, Pa. 

RED,  HAROLD  D Corporal 

Headquarters  Battery  A,  122d  Field  Artillery. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  the  Bois  de 
Bantheville,  France,  October  30,  1918.  Under 
heavy  shell  fire,  Corporal  Red  crawled  200  meters 
to  a  shell  hole  in  order  to  draw  a  sketch  of  the  en- 
emy's position.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Robert  W. 
Haynie,  sister,  Abilene,  Texas. 

REDICK,  FREDC Captain 

146th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Montfaucon,  France,  September  26,  1918. 
Severely  wounded  in  the  head  and  leg  while  leading 
his  company,  Captain  Redick  refused  to  go  to  the 
rear,  though  he  was  ordered  to  do  so  by  the  battal- 
ion commander  and  attending  surgeon,  continuing 
in  the  attack  and  inspiring  his  men  by  his  conspicu- 
ous bravery.  Home  address,  John  I.  Redick, 
Wooster.  Ohio. 

REDIKER,  PAUL  W Corporal 

Company  M,  125th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Sergy,  northeast  of  Chateau- 
Thierry,  France,  July  31,  1918.  He  twice  volun- 
teered to  carry  messages  from  company  headquar- 
ters to  the  battalion  post  of  command  through 
heavy  machine-gun  fire  and  artillery  barrage.  He 
assisted  in  gathering  the  elements  of  the  company 
together  after  the  assault.  He  volunteered  for  ev- 
ery dangerous  duty  and  in  broad  daylight,  in  full 
sight  of  the  enemy,  dragged  wounded  to  places  of 
shelter.  Home  address,  Paul  Rediker,  father,  515 
Manistique  Avenue,  Manistique,  Mich. 

REDWOOD,  GEORGE  B.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  28th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Seicheprey,  France,  March  28, 
1918.  With  great  daring  he  led  a  patrol  of  our  men 
into  a  dangerous  portion  of  the  enemy  trenches, 
where  the  patrol  surrounded  a  party  nearly  double 
their  own  strength,  captured  a  greater  number  than 
themselves,  drove  off  an  enemy  rescuing  party,  and 
made  their  way  back  to  our  lines  with  four  prisoners, 
from  whom  valuable  information  was  taken.  He  is 
also  awarded  an  oak-leaf  cluster,  to  be  worn  with 
the  Distinguished  Service  Cross,  for  the  following 
act  of  extraordinary  heroism:  At  Cantigny,  France, 
May  29,  1918,  he  conducted  himself  fearlessly  to 
obtain  information  of  the  enemy's  action.  Although 
wounded,  he  volunteered  to  reconnoiter  the  enemy's 
line,  which  was  reported  to  be  under  consolidation. 
While  making  a  sketch  of  the  German  position  on 
this  mission  he  was  under  heavy  fire,  and  C9ntinued 
his  work  after  being  fatally  wounded  until  it  was 
completed.  The  injuries  sustained  at  this  time  caus- 
ed his  death.  Next  of  kin,  John  Redwood,  Stock 
Exchange  Building,  Baltimore,  Md. 

REECE,  B.  CARROL     .      .          First  Lieutenant 
102d  Infantry.    For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion in  the  Bois  d'Ormont,  France,  October  23-28, 
1918.    In  leading  his  company  through  four  success- 


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ful  actions,  Lieutenant  Reece  was  twice  thrown  vio- 
lently to  the  ground  and  rendered  unconscious  by 
bursting  shells,  but  upon  recovering  consciousness 
he  immediately  reorganized  his  scattered  command 
and  consolidated  his  position.  On  several  occasions, 
under  heavy  enemy  machine-gun  fire,  he  crawled  far 
in  advance  of  his  front  line  and  rescued  wounded 
men  who  had  taken  refuge  in  shell  holes.  Home  ad- 
dress, John  E.  Reece,  brother,  Butler,  Tenn. 

REED,  ALBERT  J Corporal 

Headquarters  Company,  147th  Field  Artillery. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Juvigny, 
north  of  Soissons,  France,  August  30,  1918.  While 
stationed  in  an  observation  post  which  was  heavily 
bombarded  with  gas  and  high-explosive  shells,  he 
assisted  in  carrying  to  the  rear  through  this  heavy 
fire  another  member  of  the  party  who  was  seriously 
wounded,  it  being  possible  to  proceed  only  by  going 
from  one  shell  hole  to  another.  After  accomplish- 
ing this  mission  he  returned  to  his  post  of  duty 
under  the  same  severe  fire.  Home  address,  John  A. 
Reed,  father,  Haywood,  Olaneda  County,  Cal. 

REED,  CECIL  E.  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  E,  353d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Barricourt,  France,  Novem- 
ber 2,  1918.  When  the  advance  of  his  platoon  was 
held  up  by  severe  machine-gun  fire,  Private  Reed 
left  cover,  advanced  across  open  ground  and  opened 
fire  on  the  enemy  nest  with  rifle  grenades.  After 
twice  returning  to  obtain  more  grenades,  he  suc- 
ceeded with  a  well-directed  shot  in  driving  the  en- 
emy crew  from  the  nest,  whereupon  they  were 
killed  by  other  members  of  his  company.  Home  ad- 
dress, Otis  Reed,  father,  Stratton,  Neb. 

REED,  EDGAR  F Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  E,  61st  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  at  Bois  des  Rappes, 
France,  October  14-16,  1918,  and  at  Aincreville, 
France,  October  31  and  November  2,  1918.  On 
October  16  Sergeant  Reed  made  his  way  through  the 
German  line,  carrying  a  wounded  companion.  Al- 
though wounded  and  burned  by  mustard  gas,  he  re- 
mained on  duty,  refusing  to  be  evacuated.  On  Oc- 
tober 31,  he  volunteered  and  materially  assisted  in 
the  holding  of  Aincreville  while  the  defense  was  or- 
ganized. On  November  2  he  received  a  wound  from 
which  he  later  died,  but  he  remained  at  his  post  act- 
ing as  sniper  for  four  hours.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Jane 
Reed,  mother,  1814  North  La  Fontaine  Street, 
Kokomo.  Ind. 

REED,  EUGENE  B 

Pharmacist's  Mate  (Second  Class) 
U.  S.  N.f  attached  to  5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  St. 
Etienne,  France,  October  4,  1918.  During  a  bom- 
bardment, Pharmacist's  Mate  Reed  four  times 
crossed  an  area  heavily  shelled  and  subjected  to 
machine-gun  fire  to  render  assistance  to  his  com- 
rades. Home  address,  Benjamin  S.  Reed,  father, 
50  Davis  Street,  Danbury,  Conn. 

REED,  GEORGE Cook 

Company  G,  145th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Eyne,  Belgium,  November  1, 
1918.  After  the  remainder  of  his  company  had 
withdrawn,  Cook  Reed  crossed  the  Scheldt  River 
alone,  under  terrific  artillery  and  machine-gun  fire, 
and  rescued  a  wounded  comrade.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Mary  Reed,  mother,  2602  Fremont  Street, 

REED,  GLENN  M Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  B,'355th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Beney,  France, 
September  13,  1918.  He  voluntarily  left  shelter 
and  passed  through  a  heavy  barrage  to  assist  a 
wounded  comrade  who  was  unable  to  reach  shelter 


by  himself.  As  a  result  of  this  heroic  action,  he  was 
killed.  Next  of  kin,  Milton  H.  Reed,  father, 
Auxvasse,  Mo. 

REED,  RAYMOND  E  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  F,  108th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ronssoy,  France,  September 
29,  1918.  With  great  courage  he  went  through 
heavy  machine-gun  and  shell  fire  to  the  rescue  of 
two  wounded  soldiers,  whom  he  carried  to  our  lines 
after  dressing  their  injuries.  Home  address,  James 
Reed,  father,  Medina,  N.  Y. 

REED,  WASHINGTON  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
1st  Battalion,  60th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Pont  a  Mousson,  France, 
September  25,  1918.  Wounded  severely  in  the  knee 
while  leading  his  company  in  action,  Lieutenant 
Reed  refused  first  aid  and  continued  to  his  objective 
500  yards  away.  Here  he  organized  the  position 
under  intense  shell  fire  by  the  enemy.  When  or- 
dered to  withdraw,  he  used  the  stretcher,  which  had 
been  sent  for  him,  to  carry  back  a  dead  soldier  of  his 
company.  Home  address,  Mrs.  James  W.  Reed, 
mother,  in  care  of  A.  M.  Taylor,  Wayne,  Pa. 

REES,  JOHN Sergeant 

Company  M,  361st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Gesnes,  France,  September 
29,  1918.  He  fearlessly  led  his  platoon  in  the  face 
of  a  murderous  fire  in  an  attack  on  a  machine-gun 
nest,  and  by  his  personal  example  cpntributed 
largely  to  the  success  of  the  attack  by  his  platoon. 
Home  address,  R.  K.  Johnsen,  Them,  Salten,  Den- 
mark. 

REESE,  HAROLD  L.  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
_  30th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Mezy,  France,  July  15,  1918.  During  the 
unprecedented  artillery  bombardment  preparatory 
to  the  great  German  offensive  of  July  15,  Lieutenant 
Reese  maintained  liaison  between  different  signal 
units  by  visiting  the  positions  during  the  bombard- 
ment. It  seemed  utterly  impossible  for  runners  to 
venture  through  this  fire,  yet  Lieutenant  Reese  vol- 
untarily led  a  detail  through  the  barrage  and  thus 
established  communication,  also  encouraging  his 
men  to  greater  efforts.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Thomas 
J.  Reese,  mother,  125  East  Mahoney  Avenue, 
Mahoney  City,  Pa. 

REESE,  JOHN  D Private 

Company  L,  142d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Roche,  France,  October  27, 
1918.  Though  he  was  suffering  from  illness  and  had 
been  told  to  go  to  the  rear,  he  for  three  days  re- 
mained on  duty  as  a  runner,  and,  when  almost  ex- 
hausted, went  forward  with  his  company  in  attack, 
voluntarily  accompanying  a  liaison  patrol  on  a  dan- 
gerous mission.  Home  address,  R.  C.  Reese, 
father,  Josephine,  Texas. 

REESE,  JOHN  E Sergeant 

Company  F,  316th  Engineers.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Audenarde,  Belgium,  Novem- 
ber 1,  1918.  Sergeant  Reese  volunteered  to  accom- 
pany an  officer  and  three  other  soldiers  on  a  recon- 
naissance patrol  of  the  city  of  Audenarde.  Enter- 
ing under  heavy  shell  fire,  the  party  reconnoitered 
the  city  for  seven  hours  while  it  was  still  being  pat- 
rolled by  the  enemy,  advancing  two  kilometers  in 
front  of  our  own  outposts  and  beyond  those  of  the 
enemy.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Nellie  Beauchamp, 
407  South  Colorado  Street,  Butte,  Mont. 

REESE,  WILLIAM  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  I,  125th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Romagne,  France,  October 
11,  1918.  Private  Reese  displayed  exceptional 
courage  in  repeatedly  crossing  an  area  swept  by 
machine-gun  and  shell  fire  to  carry  messages  to  bat- 


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talion  headquarters  after  other  soldiers  had  been 
killed  or  wounded  in  attempting  the  same  mission. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary  E.  Reese,  mother,  805 
Alva  Street,  Brownwood,  Texas. 

REEVE,  CHARLES  B.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  23d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne,  France,  October 
3-9,  1918.  After  his  battalion  commander  had  be- 
come a  casualty,  Lieutenant  Reeve  assumed  com- 
mand, and  showed  exceptional  dash  and  skill  in  at- 
tack. When  his  battalion  had  been  halted  by  heavy 
machine-gun  fire,  he  commanded  and  led  a  charge 
through  an  open  field,  gaining  his  objective.  It  was 
during  this  charge  that  he  was  killed.  Next  of  kin, 
C.  A.  Reeve,  Plymouth,  Ind. 

REEVES,  JAMES  H Colonel 

353d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  St.  Mihiel,  France,  September  12-13, 1918. 
On  the  opening  day  of  the  St.  Mihiel  offensive,  Col- 
onel Reeves  placed  himself  at  the  head  of  the  as- 
saulting battalion  and  personally  led  the  advance 
from  the  inception  of  the  attack  until  the  fourth  ob- 
jective was  reached.  He  was  constantly  exposed  to 
artillery,  machine-gun  and  rifle  fire,  and,  by  his  total 
disregard  for  personal  danger,  furnished  an  inspir- 
ing example  to  his  men.  On  the  following  day  he 
rallied  a  battalion  of  another  regiment,  which  had 
become  disorganized  and  was  retreating.  Under 
heavy  artillery  fire  he  reorganized  it  and  sent  it  for- 
ward again  at  a  critical  juncture  in  the  attack. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Katherine  R.  Reeves,  wife, 
Alanhurst,  Eastlake,  DeCatur,  Ga. 

REEVES,  ROY  W Corporal 

96th  Company,  6th  U.  S.  M.  C.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  Blanc  Mont,  France,  Oc- 
tober 3,  1918.  When  a  hand  grenade  was  hurled 
into  a  group  composed  of  himself  and  five  other  sol- 
diers, Corporal  Reeves  risked  his  life  to  save  his  com- 
rades by  picking  up  the  grenade  and  throwing  it  out 
of  the  trench.  It  exploded  a  few  yards  from  his 
hand,  seriously  wounding  him  in  the  face  and  head. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  J.  W.  Reeves,  mother,  3769 
Chanoure  Avenue,  East  San  Diego,  Cal. 

REGAN,  GERALD  V Corporal 

Deceased.  Company  I,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M. 
C.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  St. 
Etienne,  France,  October  4,  1918.  Acting  in  the 
capacity  of  section  leader,  Corporal  Regan  rendered 
great  assistance  to  his  platoon  and  company  com- 
manders during  an  attack,  and  led  his  section  in  ad- 
vance until  he  fell  mortally  wounded.  Next  of  kin, 
Frederick  Regan,  father,  910  Getty  Street,  Duryea, 
Pa. 

REGAN,  JOHN  M.  .  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  128th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Cierges,  France,  August  1, 
1918.  Mortally  wounded  by  enemy  fire  while  lead- 
ing his  platoon,  he  remained  at  the  head  of  his  men 
till  he  collapsed.  He  set  an  example  of  coolness  and 
fortitude  to  his  command,  encouraging  them  by 
word  and  action.  Next  of  kin,  W.  V.  Regan,  1009 
War  Springs  Avenue,  Boise,  Idaho. 


REGGIARDO,  ANTONIO 


.  Sergeant 


Company  K,  63d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Waereghem,  Belgium,  Octo- 
ber 31,  1918.  Sergeant  Reggiardo,  then  corporal, 
voluntarily  went  forward  with  a  squad  of  men  to 
combat  hostile  machine-gun  nests,  which  had  held 
up  tbe  advance  of  four  companies.  After  the  squad 
leader  had  been  killed  he  took  command  and,  direct- 
ing a  heavy  fire  of  automatic  rifles  and  rifle  gre- 
nades, he  drove  back  the  advance  German  posts 
and  cleared  the  way  for  the  further  progress  of  his 
company.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Louisa  Reggiardo, 
mother,  2206  Union  Street,  San  Francisco,  Cal. 


REICH,  LOUIS  B.  .  .  .  First'Lieutenant 
128th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Cierges,  France,  August  1,  1918.  Lieu- 
tenant Reich  voluntarily  went  forward  and  exposed 
himself  in  order  to  draw  the  enemy  machine-gun 
fire  so  as  to  locate  their  position.  He  succeeded  in 
ascertaining  their  positions  and  while  returning  to 
his  front  line  he  was  hit  and  severely  wounded  by  a 
shell  fragment;  but  refusing  to  be  evacuated,  he 
returned  to  his  organization  and  remained  in  action 
throughout  the  engagement.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Leulla  A.  Reich,  wife,  304  Lincoln  Street,  Fort 
Atkinson,  Wis. 

REID,  ALLISON  W Private 

Company  A,  2d  Engineers.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Medeah  Ferme,  France,  Oc- 
tober 8-9,  1918.  Engaged  as  runner,  Private  Reid 
constantly  carried  messages  through  a  sector  which 
was  under  intense  shell  and  machine-gun  fire  and 
infested  with  sniper  fire.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Lou- 
ise Rose,  1287  Washington  Avenue,  San  Leandro, 
Cal. 

REID,  GEORGE  B Corporal 

Battery  A,  151st  Field  Artillery.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  Suippes,  France,  July  15, 
1918.  While  acting  as  gunner,  during  the  firing  of  a 
barrage,  Corporal  Reid  was  shot  through  the  arm  by 
an  enemy  machine-gun  from  an  aeroplane,  but  al- 
though serious  wounded,  he  continued  to  fire  his 
gun  throughout  the  barrage.  He  was  then  evac- 
uated in  an  exhausted  condition.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Harriet  U.  Reid,  mother,  3705  Harriet  Ave- 
nue, Minneapolis,  Minn. 

REID,  JOSEPH  W Corporal 

Company  I,  116th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  Bois  de  la  Grande  Montague, 
France,  October  15,  1918.  When  his  platoon  was 
held  up  by  machine-gun  fire,  Corporal  Reid  fear- 
lessly led  them  forward  and  captured  machine-guns 
and  prisoners.  He  later  organized  and  consolidated 
the  position  won.  Home  address,  Joseph  A.  Reid, 
father,  Winchester,  Va. 

REID,  WILLIAM  R.  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  307th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Chateau  de  Diable,  France, 
August  27, 1918.  Lieutenant  Reid,  while  on  duty  as 
battalion  adjutant,  voluntarily  led  a  small  patrol 
into  woods  held  by  the  enemy  to  ascertain  the  source 
of  heavy  machine-gun  fire  which  stopped  the  ad- 
vance of  his  battalion.  In  the  performance  of  this 
courageous  act  he  was  killed  by  enemy  machine-gun 
fire.  Next  of  kin,  William  J.  Reid,  father,  408 
Eighth  Avenue,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 

REIFFIN,  ABE Private 

Deceased.  Company  H,  28th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  the  Meuse 
River,  France,  October  14,  1918.  Private  Reiffin 
displayed  exceptional  courage  in  volunteering  and 
going  over  open  ground  through  direct  artillery 
and  machine-gun  fire.  Upon  returning  he  again 
volunteered  to  pass  the  same  heavy  fire  in  order  to. 
establish  liaison  between  his  platoon  and  company. 
He  lost  his  life  in  attempting  this  hazardous  mission. 
Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Fannie  Reiffin,  mother,  508 
Laurel  Street,  Cincinnati,  Ohio. 

REIGER,  JAMES  E.  .  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
138th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Charpentry,  France,  September  27,  1918. 
He  commanded  the  battalion  which  had,  with  con- 
spicuous gallantry,  captured  Vauquois  Hill  and  the 
Bois  de  Rosignel,  and  which  was  later  held  up  for 
some  hours  in  front  of  Charpentry  by  severe  artil- 
lery and  machine-gun  fire.  He  placed  himself  in 
front  of  all  his  men,  and,  thus  starting  them  forward, 
led  them  to  the  attack  with  such  speed  and  .dash 


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that  a  large  number  of  the  enemy  were  cut  off  and 
captured.  Home  address,  Mrs.  James  E.  Reiger, 
Kirksville.  Mo. 

REILLY,  ARCHIBALD  F Private 

Company  C,  165th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Landres  et  St.  Georges, 
France,  October  15,  1918.  Private  Reilly,  with  one 
other  soldier,  went  to  the  aid  of  a  wounded  comrade 
who  was  lying  about  50  yards  in  advance  of  our  lines, 
in  plain  view  of  enemy  gunners  and  snipers,  and 
carried  him  through  machine-gun  and  shell  fire  to  a 
place  of  safety.  Home  address,  Mrs.  J.  W.  Reilly, 
mother,  Rockaway  Road  and  New  York  Avenue, 
Springfield,  Long  Island,  N.  Y. 

REILLY,  MICHAEL Sergeant 

Company  G,  16th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Soissons,  France,  July  18, 
1918.  After  being  wounded  Sergeant  Reilly  re- 
mained with  his  squad  and  continued  to  lead  it  in 
action  until  he  was  again  seriously  wounded  two 
days  later.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Nellie  Nell,  sister, 
322  West  Forty-ninth  Street,  New  York,  N.  Y. 

REILLY,  THOMAS  W Captain 

Infantry.  Wounded  and  ordered  to  the  rear,  he 
nevertheless  remained  with  his  men  in  an  exposed 
and  dangerous  position,  which  it  was  necessary  to 
hold,  near  Villers-sur-Fere,  France,  on  July  27  to 
August  1,  1918.  His  presence  and  example  held  his 
company  fast  against  continuous  fire.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Mary  E.  Taylor,  mother,  645  Florence 
Avenue,  Toapah,  Nev. 

REINHARD,  WILLIAM Private 

Company  I,  30th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  the  Bois  de  Aigremont,  France, 
July  15,  1918.  Private  Reinhard  carried  messages 
during  a  heavy  German  barrage  until  he  was  serious- 
ly wounded,  when  he  showed  great  fortitude,  his  one 
thought  being  that  his  message  must  be  delivered. 
Home  address,  Sarah  Reinhard,  mother,  542  Heckle 
Avenue,  Spring  City,  Pa. 

REINHOLDT,  ROLAND  R.  .  .  .  Captain 
128th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Cheppy,  France,  September  26, 1918.  Sent 
forward  with  two  platoons  on  a  reconnaissance  mis- 
sion, he  encountered  the  enemy  in  force,  but  effected 
the  capture  of  13  Germans,  including  an  officer.  He 
then  held  the  position  he  had  seized  for  three  hours, 
although  subjected  to  fire,  that  rendered  three- 
fourths  of  his  men  casualties,  until  French  tanks  ar- 
rived, when,  with  the  remnants  of  his  platoon,  he 
attacked  and  captured  machine-gun  nests  inaccessi- 
ble to  the  tanks.  The  stubborn  resistance  to  enemy 
attacks  which  he  maintained  was  one  of  the  decid- 
ing factors  in  the  fight.  Home  address,  Julius  W. 
Reinholdt,  father,  Boatman's  Bank,  St.  Louis,  Mo. 

REITERMAN,  FRANK  ....  Sergeant 
Company  E,  26th  Infantry.  Near  Soissons, 
France,  July  18,  1918,  as  leader  of  a  platoon,  he  at- 
tacked a  machine-gun  nest,  captured  several  guns, 
and  held  his  position  against  vigorous  counterat- 
tacks. Home  address,  John  Reiterman,  father, 
Bisha,  Hungary. 

RENICK,  FRED  A.  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
U.  S.  Ambulance  Service.  On  April  4,  1918,  he 
was  ordered  to  drive  his  ambulance  to  a  dressing 
station.  The  road  over  which  it  was  necessary  to 
pass  was  under  continuous  shell  fire.  On  his  way  to 
the  dressing  station  he  received  a  slight  wound.  In 
spite  of  the  wound,  which  was  dressed  at  a  dressing 
station,  he  resumed  his  post,  and  on  the  return  trip 
a  shell  struck  his  car,  seriously  wounding  him  and 
killing  his  passenger. 


RENSHAW,  LEONARD  ....  Corporal 
Company  I,  115th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Bois  Plat  Chene,  France,  Octo- 
ber 10-29,  1918.  During  the  advance  of  the  3d  Bat- 
talion, Corporal  Renshaw  was  placed  in  charge  of 
the  battalion  liaison  group.  He  not  only  managed 
the  battalion  with  skill,  but  repeatedly  carried  mes- 
sages through  shell  and  machine-gun  fire.  Al- 
though several  times  gassed  during  the  succeeding 
operations,  he  continued  his  duties,  showing  utter 
disregard  for  his  personal  safety.  Home  address, 
Archibald  Renshaw,  father,  R.  F.  D.  3,  Princess 
Anne,  Md. 

RENTFRO,  CHARLES  C.  .  First  Lieutenant 
Medical  Department,  109th  Infantry.  For  three 
days,  July  15-18,  1918,  before  St.  Agnan,  France, 
he  went  without  sleep  in  order  to  care  for  the  wound- 
ed, andper  formed  his  work  fearlessly  without  shelter 
under  continuous  bombardment.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Joseph  Rentfro,  wife,  College  View,  Neb. 

RERAT,  ARMAND Lieutenant 

French  Army.  Attached  to  42d  Division.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  in  Champagne,  July 
15-18,  1918,  and  on  the  Ourcq  River,  July  26  to  Au- 
gust 2,  1918.  During  the  German  attack  of  July  15- 
18  in  Champagne,  Lieutenant  Rerat  voluntarily 
joined  the  2d  Battalion  of  the  165th  Infantry  in  the 
fight  in  the  front  line  and  was  conspicuous  for  his 
bravery.  He  again  behaved  himself  very  gallantly 
during  the  attack  on  the  Ourcq  River,  July  26  to 
August  2,  1918,  where  he  was  slightly  wounded 
but  refused  aid  until  the  fight  was  over.  Home 
address,  Monsieur  Rerat,  Etupes,  Montbeliand, 
Daubs,  France. 

RESSEGUIE,  HAROLD  D Captain 

311th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Grand-Pr6,  France,  November  1,  1918. 
Although  his  wrist  was  shattered  and  he  was  suffer- 
ing from  severe  machine-gun  wounds,  Captain  Res- 
seguie  continued  to  direct  operations  for  several 
hours,  refusing  to  be  evacuated  until  all  the  other 
wounded  had  received  attention.  After  reaching 
the  dressing  station,  although  suffering  intense  pain, 
he  gave  full  tactical  information  to  his  successor. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Anna  Resseguie,  wife,  812 
Sherman  Avenue,  Watertown,  N.  Y. 

REX,  NEWTON     .......  Corporal 

Company  F,  146th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Montfaucon,  France,  Sep- 
tember 27,  1918.  Leading  a  patrol  of  12  men  from 
his  own  and  another  company,  Corporal  Rex  en- 
countered 35  of  the  enemy  in  a  ravine.  Under  terri- 
fic enfilading  fire  from  seven  machine-guns,  he  led 
an  attack  on  the  enemy  in  which  five  of  the  latter 
were  killed  and  15  captured,  together  with  seven 
machine-guns.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Susan  Rex, 
mother,  913  North  Second  Street,  Decatur,  Ind. 

REXROTH,  HARRY  J.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
364th  Ambulance  Company,  316th  Sanitary 
Train.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Audenarde,  Belgium,  November  4,  1918.  Private 
Rexroth  repeatedly  showed  utter  disregard  for  his 
safety  in  establishing  and  maintaining  liaison  be- 
tween advanced  dressing  stations  and  battalion  aid 
stations  and  in  searching  the  battlefields  for  wound- 
ed, passing  over  areas  under  heavy  fire  from  enemy 
artillery,  machine-guns  and  snipers.  On  November 
4  he  entered  the  town  of  Audenarde  while  it  was  un- 
der terrific  bombardment,  made  a  thorough  search 
for  wounded,  and  later  accompanied  ambulances 
back  into  the  town  to  evacuate  the  W9unded .  Home 
address,  L.  J.  Rexroth,  brother,  National,  Wash. 

REYNOLDS,  CLEARTON  H.     .      .      .   Captain 

Pilot,  Air  Service.    For  extraordinary  heroism  in 

action  near  Romagne,  France,  October  9,  1918.    Al. 


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though  weather  conditions  made  flying  exceedingly 
dangerous,  Captain  Reynolds,  with  his  observer, 
started  on  a  mission  to  determine  the  position  of  the 
front-line  troops  of  the  division  to  which  his  squad- 
ron was  attached.  Flying  at  an  altitude  of  20 
meters,  they  encountered  and  defeated  three  enemy 
patrols,  gathered  and  delivered  to  division  head- 
quarters very  valuable  information.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Lena  B.  Reynolds,  mother,  33  North 
Seventeenth  Street,  East  Orange,  N.  J. 

REYNOLDS,  FRANK  J Private 

Medical  Department,  28th  Infantry.  During  the 
fight  at  Cantigny,  France,  on  May  28-30,  1918, 
while  acting  as  stretcher  bearer,  he  constantly  and 
fearlessly  exposed  himself  to  artillery  and  machine- 
gun  fire  to  succor  the  wounded,  frequently  on  his 
own  initiative,  when  he  might  have  remained  in 
security  himself.  Home  address,  Samuel  J.  Rey- 
nolds, brother,  Main  Street,  Pittsfield,  Mass. 

REYNOLDS,  JOHN  N Major 

Air  Service.  Commanding  Officer,  1st  Army  Ob- 
servation Group.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion in  the  region  of  Verdun,  France,  October  10, 
1918.  He  proceeded  over  the  enemy  lines  without 
benefit  of  protection  planes  on  a  mission  of  great 
urgency.  He  flew  about  12  kilometers  over  the 
lines,  when  he  was  suddenly  set  upon  by  14  hostile 
planes.  He  fought  them  off  and  succeeded  in  down- 
ing one  of  the  enemy.  He  continued  his  flight  with 
his  badly  damaged  plane  and  concluded  his  mission. 
A  bronze  oak  leaf  is  awarded  Major  Reynolds  for 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  in  the  region  of 
Grand-Pre,  France,  October  29,  1918.  While  on  a 
mission  he  was  suddenly  set  upon  by  six  enemy  air- 
craft. Although  in  the  German  territory,  without 
protection  and  in  danger  of  being  cut  off  in  the  rear 
he  entered  into  combat  with  the  hostile  aircraft. 
He  succeeded  in  shooting  down  two  of  the  enemy 
and  dispersing  the  rest  of  the  formation.  With  his 
machine  severely  damaged,  he  continued  until  he 
had  completed  his  mission.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
John  N.  Reynolds,  Dora  Apartments,  Twentieth 
Street  and  Florida  Avenue,  Washington,  D.  C. 

REYNOLDS,  PATRICK Private 

Deceased.  Company  H,  165th  Infantry.  He  was 
killed  near  Villers-sur-Fere,  France,  on  July  30, 
1918,  when  he  went  out  alone  in  the  face  of  enemy 
machine-gun  fire  in  a  heroic  effort  to  capture  an 
enemy  machine-gun  nest.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Mary 
O'Donnell,  247  West  116th  Street,  New  York  City. 

REYNOLDS,  WILLIAM  G.  .  .  .  Captain 
23d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  St.  Etienne,  France,  October  4,  1918. 
After  Captain  Reynolds  had  been  severely  wounded 
by  a  shell,  he  managed  by  a  supreme  effort  to  regain 
sufficient  consciousness  to  acquaint  his  successor 
with  the  necessary  information  for  the  continuance 
of  the  struggle.  His  courage,  under  such  great 
agony,  set  a  most  wonderful  example  for  his  men. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  George  F.  Reynolds,  R.  F.  D.  3, 
Berryville,  Va. 

RHEA,  JAMES  C Colonel 

Chief  of  Staff,  Second  Division.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne,  France,  Oc- 
tober 9,  1918.  Colonel  Rhea,  with  Lieutenant  Le 
Pelletier  de  Woillemont,  French  Army,  voluntarily 
undertook  an  important  reconnaissance  under  haz- 
ardous circumstances  during  the  Masif  Blanc  Mont 
operations  at  a  time  when  accurate  information  con- 
cerning our  advanced  positions  was  greatly  needed 
and  could  not  be  obtained  from  other  sources.  In  an 
automobile,  whose  conspicuous  appearance  drew  the 
concentrated  fire  of  enemy  artillery  and  machine- 
guns,  they  proceeded  one  mile  across  open  ground  to 
the  town  of  St.  Etienne,  where  our  troops  were  in 
contact  with  the  enemy.  Under  fire  these  two  offi- 
cers reconnoitered  the  front  lines,  locating  the  posi- 


tion of  the  en 


as  well  as  that  of  the  French  units 


tion  01  tne  enemy  as  well  as  tnat  ot  the  1*  rencn  units 
on  the  flank,  and  returned  across  the  open  with  com- 
plete, reliable,  and  timely  information  of  the  highest 
military  value  in  subsequent  operations.  Home  ad- 
dress, Midland,  Texas. 

RHODES,  ROBERT  ALLEN  .  .  .  Private 
Company  M,  103d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Chateau-Thierry,  France, 
July  20  and  22,  1918.  East  of  Belleau  Woods  he 
continually  carried  messages  under  heavy  machine- 
gun  fire  while  acting  as  a  runner.  On  July  22,  near 
Epieds,  he  crossed  an  open  gap  swept  by  machine- 
gun  fire  in  order  to  deliver  an  important  message, 
and  later  was  a  voluntary  member  of  a  patrol  which 
rescued  wounded  under  fire  from  advanced  posi- 
tions. Home  address,  Mrs.  Grace  Pearl  Cowan, 
3117  Lafayette  Avenue,  St.  Joseph,  Mo. 

RICE,  CARL  C Second  Lieutenant 

5th  Machine-Gun  Battalion.  In  command  of  a 
machine-gun  section,  on  June  6,  1918,  near  Chateau- 
Thierry,  France,  he  was  wounded  soon  after  the  ad- 
vance began,  but  refused  to  have  his  wound  dressed 
for  fear  it  would  delay  the  movement.  He  bravely 
continued  to  lead  the  section  until  he  fell  from  ex- 
haustion. Home  address,  J.  D.  Rice,  father,  Rolla, 
Mo. 

RICE,  ELMER  V Private 

Company  L,  30th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  the  Bois  D'Aigremont,  France, 
July  15,  1918.  During  the  intense  artillery  fire  pre- 
ceding the  German  attack  of  July  15,  after 
another  runner  had  been  sent  with  a  message  from 
the  battalion  post  of  command  and  had  been  unable 
to  get  through  the  wood,  which  was  being  heavily 
bombarded,  Private  Rice  volunteered  for  this  seem- 
ingly impossible  mission  and  successfully  accomp- 
lished it.  Throughout  the  night  he  declined  to  take 
cover,  but  continued  to  search  for  wounded  men, 
exposing  himself  to  the  heaviest  fire.  Home  ad- 
dress. S.  B.  Rice,  father,  Elkton,  Mich. 


RICE,  JAMES  T. 


Private  (First  Class) 


Company  C,  8th  Field  Signal  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  the  Bois  du 
Fays,  France,  September  29,  1918,  and  in  the  Bois 
de  Malaumont,  France,  October  11-13, 1918.  While 
at  work  with  a  group  of  men  maintaining  telephone 
communication,  Private  Rice  went  out  under  heavy 
fire  and  carried  to  shelter  a  comrade  who  had  been 
wounded  by  a  bursting  shell,  returning  immediately 
and  repairing  breaks  in  the  line.  During  the  action 
in  the  Bois  de  Malaumont,  he  repeatedly  exposed 
himself  to  heavy  artillery  and  machine-gun  fire  in 
order  to  maintain  telephone  lines  for  the  infantry, 
displaying  remarkable  courage.  Home  address, 
Jacob  Rice,  father,  Portsmouth,  Ohio. 

RICE,  MALCOLM Captain 

16th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Exermont,  France,  October  1-8,  1918. 
During  the  advance  of  October  1-8,  Captain  Rice 
was  severely  gassed,  and,  although  suffering  greatly 
from  the  effects,  he  remained  with  his  company  for 
four  days,  after  which  he  was  forced  to  evacuate  on 
account  of  temporary  blindness.  Home  address, 
Charles  L.  Rice,  father,  Hagerhill,  Ky. 

RICE,  WILLIAM  M Corporal 

Company  E,  115th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  Consenvoye  Woods,  France, 
October  9,  1918.  Seeing  a  good  position  in  advance 
of  the  lines,  Corporal  Rice  took  his  automatic  rifle 
and  crawled  through  machine-gun  fire  to  this  place, 
where  he  established  an  automatic-rifle  post  and 
called  on  his  squad  to  follow  him.  An  enemy  coun- 
terattack was  eventually  broken  up  at  this  point 
and  the  line  was  thereby  advanced  to  a  more  advan- 
tageous position.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Margaret  A. 
Rice,  mother,  Port  Deposit,  Md. 


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RICHARDS,  CALVIN  D.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
26th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Verdun,  France,  October  9,  1918.  While 
defending  a  hill,  Lieutenant  Richards,  with  seven 
machine-gunners,  beat  off  an  enemy  attack  of 
greatly  superior  numbers,  after  a  hand-to-hand  en- 
counter with  pistols  and  grenades.  Although  his 
small  force  suffered  four  casualties,  he  still  continued 
to  defend  the  hill,  an  important  tactical  point  for  bis 
division.  Home  address,  T.  D.  Richards,  father, 
Morganfield,  Ky. 

RICHARDS,  ELMER  P Private 

Company  D,  354th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Xammes,  France,  September 
18,  1918.  Knowing  that,  on  account  of  the  intense 
shelling,  it  would  be  impossible  to  supply  the  men 
in  the  front  line  with  rations,  Private  Richards,  in  a 
wounded  condition,  procured  a  quantity  of  rations, 
and,  carrying  them  to  the  line  through  heavy  shell 
fire,  personally  distributed  to  each  man  a  portion. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Samuel  C.  Richards,  mother, 
Padroni,  Colo. 

RICHARDS,  J.  N.  C Captain 

Deceased.  26th  Infantry.  Displaying  valorous 
leadership  throughout  the  attack  on  July  18,  1918, 
near  Soissons,  France,  he  was  killed  while  charging 
enemy  machine-guns  at  the  head  of  his  command 
on  July  19.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  J.  N.  C.  Richards, 
wife,  Sewanee,  Tenn. 

RICHARDS,  SAMSON Corporal 

Company  H,  167th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Landres-et-St.  Georges, 
France,  October  14,  1918.  When  his  platoon  had 
become  scattered  during  an  attack  and  his  platoon 
commander  had  been  killed,  Corporal  Richards, 
although  himself  seriously  wounded,  reorganized  the 
platoon  under  heavy  shell  and  machine-gun  fire  and 
turned  the  platoon  over  to  the  next  in  command 
ready  for  the  assault  before  he  permitted  himself  to 
be  evacuated,  thereby  setting  to  his  associated  an 
example  of  utter  disregard  for  danger  and  remark- 
able coolness  and  courage  in  the  face  of  the  enemy. 
Home  address,  William  Richards,  brother,  Taft,  Cal. 

RICHARDS,  THADDIS  R Bugler 

C9mpany  B,  117th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt,  France,  Septem- 
ber 29,  1918.  During  the  very  thickest  of  the  fight- 
ing Bugler  Richards,  assisted  by  another  soldier, 
attacked  two  enemy  machine-gun  positions,  killing 
the  gunners  and  capturing  the  guns,  thus  allowing 
the  further  advance  of  his  company.  Home  address, 
Miss  Virginia  Richards,  sister,  Dalton,  Ga. 

RICHARDS,  WALTER  A  .  First  Lieutenant 
326th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  St.  Juvin,  France,  October  11, 1918.  Lead- 
ing his  platoon  in  attack,  Lieutenant  Richards  was 
subjected  to  fierce  and  devastating  fire  of  enemy  ar- 
tillery and  machine-guns.  Although  he  himself  was 
wounded  and  90  per  cent  of  his  platoon  made  casual- 
ties, he  continued  to  press  forward  until  he  was  felled 
by  machine-gun  fire  after  reaching  the  foremost 
position  of  the  entire  action.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Margaret  Gordon  Richards,  Wynnton  Street, 
Columbus,  Ga. 

RICHARDSON,  CHARLES  E.  .  .  .  Private 
Company  I,  104th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  east  of  Belleau,  France,  July  21, 
1918.  Under  the  leadership  of  an  officer,  he  and  Pri- 
vate Joseph  R.  Huntley  charged  a  machine-gun 
nest,  captured  two  guns,  and  killed  or  captured  12 
men.  Home  address,  Mrs.  R.  J.  See,  guardian,  242 
Albion  Street,  Wakefield,  Mass. 

RICHARDSON,  CHARLES  M.     .  Sergeant 

Company  C,  112th  Infantry.    For  extraordinary 


heroism  in  action  near  Fismette,  France,  August  9, 
1918.  Sergeant  Richardson  volunteered  to  go  out 
in  the  open,  with  a  comrade,  under  hostile  machine- 
gun  fire  to  rescue  a  wounded  soldier.  As  they  were 
carrying  the  later  to  shelter,  he  was  again  struck  by 
a  machine  gun  bullet  and  killed,  and  the  companion 
also  being  wounded,  was  dragged  to  safety  by 
Sergeant  Richardson.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Ellen 
E.  Richardson,  mother,  Box  133,  Garber,  Okla. 

RICHARDSON,  JAMES  M.  Second  Lieutenant 
Pilot,  Air  Service,  1st  Aero  Squadron.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  Grand-Pr<5,  France, 
October  G,  1918.  He  undertook  an  infantry  contact 
patrol  mission  under  weather  conditions  which  ne- 
cessitated flying  at  an  altitude  of  only  100  meters. 
Near  the  front  lines  machine-guns  opened  an  effect- 
ive fire  on  his  plane,  and  he  was  wounded  in  the  foot, 
but  he  continued  on  the  mission  until  the  front  lines 
of  the  American  troops  were  located  and  his  observer 
had  written  out  a  report  for  the  division  commander. 
Home  address,  Miss  Emma  Richardson,  sister,  De- 
valle  Bluff,  Ark. 

RICHFORD,  ALBERT  F Wagoner 

Supply  Company,  165th  Infantry.  For  extraor- 
dinary heroism  in  action  near  Nonsard,  France,  Sep- 
tember 30,  1918.  Wagoner  Richford  was  severely 
wounded  by  a  shell  fragment  while  driving  a  wagon 
containing  rations  and  other  supplies  for  his  regi- 
ment over  a  heavily  shelled  road,  but,  disregarding 
his  wounds,  remained  in  charge  of  his  wagon  until 
the  mission  had  been  accomplished.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Mary  E.  Richford,  mother,  174A  Eighth  Ave- 
nue, Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 

RICHMAN,  HENRY  C Private 

Deceased.  Company  M,  23d  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Vaux,  France, 
July  1  and  2, 1918.  He  moved  through  heavy  woods 
alone  under  heavy  machine-gun  fire,  flanking  dug- 
outs, from  which  12  German  prisoners  were  taken. 
In  the  action  of  July  16-19,  1918,  near  Soissons, 
France,  showing  the  same  fearless  qualities,  he  was 
killed.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Clara  Boram,  sister,  An- 
derson, Ind. 

RICHMOND,  CHARLES  H.  .  .  .  Corporal 
Company  H,  2d  Battalion,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S. 
M.  C.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Blanc  Mont,  France,  October  5, 1918.  With  the  aid 
of  one  other  soldier,  Corporal  Richmond  located 
and  captured  a  machine-gun  nest  of  four  guns. 
Home  address,  Henry  H.  Richmond,  father,  Theo- 
logical Seminary,  Va. 

RICHMOND,  CLARENCE  L.  .  .  .  Private 
Company  F,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Blanc  Mont, 
France,  October  3-5,  1918.  Private  Richmond  un- 
hesitatingly went  through  the  heaviest  machine-gun 
and  artillery  fire  dressing  and  carrying  wounded. 
Disregarding  his  own  safety,  he  refused  to  take  rest 
or  food  while  there  were  wounded  needing  attention. 
Home  address,  Elizabeth  Richmond,  mother,  Cleve- 
land, Tenn. 

RICHMOND,  LLOYD Private 

Medical  Corps,  Ambulance  Company  No.  139. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Chaudron 
Farm,  France,  September  29, 1918.  After  the  infan- 
try had  been  withdrawn,  Private  Richmond  volun- 
tarily remained  in  an  advance  dressing  station  with 
wounded  men,  whose  condition  made  it  impossible 
to  remove  them,  and  worked  alone  for  several  hours, 
caring  for  these  men  under  heavy  shell  and  machine- 
gun  fire,  until  he  himself  was  wounded  by  a  bursting 
shell  which  killed  two  of  his  patients.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Neva  Richmond,  mother,  712  Ann  Ave- 
nue, Kansas  City,  Kan. 


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RICKENBACKER,  EDWARD  V  .  .  Captain 
94th  Aero  Squadron,  Air  Service.  For  extraor- 
dinary heroism  in  action  near  Montsec,  France, 
April  29,  1918.  He  attacked  an  enemy  Albatross 
monoplane,  and  after  a  vigorous  fight  in  which  he 
followed  his  foe  into  German  territory,  he  succeeded 
in  shooting  it  down  near  Vigneulles-les-Hatton  Cha- 
tel.  One  bronze  oak  leaf  is  awarded  Captain  Rick- 
enbacker  for  each  of  the  following  acts  of  extraor- 
dinary heroism  in  action:  On  May  17,  1918,  he  at- 
tacked three  Albatross  enemy  planes,  shooting  one 
down  in  the  vicinity  of  Richecourt,  France,  and 
forcing  the  others  to  retreat  over  their  own  lines. 
On  May  22,  1918,  he  attacked  three  Albatross  mono- 
planes 4,000  meters  over  St.  Mihiel,  France.  He 
drove  them  back  into  German  territory,  separated 
one  from  the  group,  and  shot  it  down  near  Flirey. 
On  May  28,  1918,  he  sighted  a  group  of  two  battle 
planes  and  four  monoplanes,  German  planes,  which 
he  at  once  attacked  vigorously,  shooting  down  one 
and  dispersing  the  others.  On  May  30,  1918,  4,000 
meters  over  Jaulnoy,  France,  he  attacked  a  group  of 
five  enemy  planes.  After  a  violent  battle,  he  shot 
down  one  plane  and  drove  the  others  away.  On 
September  14,  1918,  in  the  region  of  Villecy,  he  at- 
tacked four  Fokker  enemy  planes  at  an  altitude  of 
3,000  meters.  After  a  sharp  and  hot  action,  he  suc- 
ceeded in  shooting  one  down  in  flames  and  dispers- 
ing the  other  three.  On  September  15,  1918,  in  the 
region  of  Boisdewaville,  he  encountered  six  enemy 
planes,  who  were  in  the  act  of  attacking  four  Spads, 
which  were  below  them.  Undeterred  by  their  su- 
perior numbers,  he  unhesitatingly  attacked  them 
and  succeeded  in  shooting  one  down  in  flames  and 
completely  breaking  the  formation  of  the  others. 
For  the  following  act  of  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Billy,  France,  September  25,  1918,  Cap- 
tain Rickenbacker  is  awarded  an  additional  bar  to 
be  worn  on  the  Distinguished  Service  Cross:  While 
on  voluntary  patrol  over  the  lines,  Captain  Ricken- 
backer attacked  seven  enemy  planes  (five,  type 
Fokker,  protecting  two,  type  Halberstadt).  Disre- 
garding the  odds  against  him,  he  dived  on  them  and 
shot  down  one  of  the  Fokkers  out  of  control.  He 
then  attacked  one  of  the  Halberstadts  and  sent  it 
down  also.  Home  address,  Mrs.  William  Ricken- 
backer, 1334  East  Livingston  Avenue,  Columbus,  O. 

RICKER,  MAURICE  S.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
6th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Brieulles,  France,  November  4,  1918.  In 
covering  the  right  flank  of  his  company  Lieutenant 
Ricker  led  his  platoon  across  a  pontoon  bridge 
which  was  broken  by  artillery  fire  before  the  entire 
command  had  crossed.  Without  hesitation  he  pro- 
ceeded to  lead  his  men  under  direct  machine-gun 
and  minenwerfer  fire,  routing  a  large  detachment  of 
the  enemy,  capturing  eight  Germans,  five  machine- 
guns,  and  two  minenwerfers,  and  successfully  cov- 
ering the  crossing  of  the  remainder  of  the  company. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Mabel  C.  Ricker,  mother,  22 
University  Road,  Brookline,  Mass.  t 

RICKET,  HARRY  C Cook 

Infantry.  He  maintained  his  kitchen  at  Chateau 
de  la  Foret,  near  Villers-sur-Fere,  France,  on  July 
28-29,  1918,  during  a  bombardment  so  intense  as  to 
drive  all  other  kitchens  out  of  the  village.  When  his 
stove  had  to  be  taken  to  the  rear  he  improvised  a  fire 
in  the  ground  and  continued  his  work  until  ordered 
to  leave.  He  carried  water  from  a  spring,  which  was 
repeatedly  shelled,  when  others  would  not  approach 
it.  Unaided,  of  his  own  volition,  he  conducted  a 
first-aid  station  for  wounded  and  exhausted  men  at 
his  kitchen.  Constantly  in  extreme  personal  dan- 
ger from  machine-gun  fire  from  low-flying  aero- 
planes and  bombardment  by  high-explosive  shells, 
he  devoted  himself  entirely  to  the  needs  of  others 
and  made  possible  the  care  of  several  hundred  woun- 
ded, exhausted,  and  hungry  men.  Home  address, 
W.  F.  Ricket.  1345  Hamlet  Street,  Columbus,  Ohio. 


RIDDIC,  ARCHIE Private 

Company  F,  120th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Vaux  Andigny,  France,  Oc- 
tober 19,  1918.  When  the  position  of  his  company 
had  become  untenable  because  of  enemy  machine- 
gun  and  artillery  fire,  Private  Riddic,  with  another 
soldier,  the  sole  survivors  of  a  Lewis  machine-gun 
team,  covered  the  retreat  of  their  company.  Cling- 
ing to  their  advanced  post  throughout  the  day,  they 
took  up  the  advance  with  the  company  at  dusk  that 
evening.  Home  address,  J.  H.  Riddic,  father,  Bel- 
vaden,  N.  C. 

RIDDLE,  LAWRENCE  SCOTT  First  Sergeant 
Deceased.  Company  I,  131st  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  at  Bois  de  Chaume, 
France,  October  11,  1918.  Sergeant  Riddle,  with 
four  other  soldiers,  flanked  an  enemy  machine-gun 
position,  killed  three  of  the  crew,  and  captured  one, 
together  with  the  guns.  He  was  subsequently  killed 
while  leading  a  small  group  of  men  in  an  attack  on 
an  enemy  machine-gun  nest.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs 
Lillie  L.  Riddle,  mother,  R.  F.  D.  5,  Mattoon,  111. 

RIDEOUT,  PERCY"  A."  .*  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  1st  Gas  Regiment.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Cierges,  France,  October  4, 
1918.  He  made  an  extended  reconnaissance  in  ad- 
vance of  the  9utposts,  fearlessly  exposed  himself  to 
enemy  machine-gun  fire,  and  was  several  times 
knocked  down  by  exploding  shells.  The  informa- 
tion he  secured  was  valuable  to  the  infantry,  giving 
them  knowledge  of  the  exact  location  of  machine- 
gun  nests.  During  the  action  this  officer  directed 
the  laying  of  the  smoke  barrage  from  an  exposed 
position,  remaining  at  his  station  throughout  the 
operation,  in  spite  of  severe  shell  and  machine-gun 
fire,  and  continuing  to  display  the  highest  courage 
until  he  was  killed  by  shell  fire.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs. 
Helen  P.  Rideout,  wife,  87  Armory  Street,  Spring- 
field, Mass. 

RIDGELY,  CHARLES  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
26th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Berzy  le  Sec,  France,  July  21,  1918.  Dur- 
ing the  final  attack  on  Soissons,  Lieutenant  Ridgely, 
advancing  in  front  of  his  assault  waves,  alone 
charged  a  machine-gun  position  which  was  deliver- 
ing a  punishing  fire  on  our  troops.  He  killed  both 
gunners  and  captured  the  gun.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
S.  W.  Murkland,  sister,  100  East  Seventeenth 
Street,  New  York  City. 

RIDLEY,  JAMES  A.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
1 13th  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt,  France,  September 
29-30,  1918,  and  near  Mazinghein,  France,  October 
19,  1918.  Taking  command  of  his  company  after 
the  company  and  second  in  command  had  been 
wounded,  Lieutenant  Ridley  lead  his  men  through 
an  intense  artillery  barrage  and  assisted  in  reducing 
eleven  enemy  machine-gun  nests,  capturing  150 
prisoners  and  several  machine  guns,  which  were 
successfully  put  in  operation  against  the  enemy. 
Near  Mazinghein,  France,  on  October  19,  he  led 
his  company  forward  to  advanced  positions  under 
terrific  artillery  fire,  inspiring  his  men  by  his  cool- 
ness and  bravery.  Home  address,  Granville  S. 
Ridley,  father,  Murfreesboro,  Tenn. 

RIECK,  JAMES  G Private 

Medical  Detachment,  166th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Villers-sur-Fere, 
France,  July  27,  1918.  Severely  wounded  while 
doing  first-aid  work,  Private  Rieck  declined  to  go  to 
the  rear,  but  dressed  his  own  wound  and  continued 
to  advance  with  his  battalion,  treating  the  wounded 
and  assisting  in  their  evacuation  until  he  was  sent  to 
the  hospital  12  hours  later.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
C.  F.  Rieck,  mother,  Delaware,  Ohio. 


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HEROES  ALL 


RIECKE,  HENRY  A.  ...  First  Lieutenant 
26th  Division,  102d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bouresches,  France,  July  20, 
1918.  When  the  advance  of  his  company  was  tem- 
porarily held  up  by  machine-gun  fire  in  front  of 
Bouresches  he  went  ahead  alone  and,  although  hit 
three  times  by  machine-gun  bullets,  he  continued  to 
urge  his  men  forward,  and  by  his  example  of  fear- 
lessness and  grit  inspired  them  to  successful  attack. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  J.  Berg,  Meriden,  Conn. 

RIGGIO,  STEPHANO  ^  ?  '.'  .  .  Private 
Company  K,  39th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Septsarges,  France,  Septem- 
ber 28,  1918.  While  his  company  was  halted  by 
machine-gun  and  sniper  fire  from  the  front  and  both 
flanks,  Private  Riggio  moved  forward  to  outflank 
the  enemy  sniping  posts.  He  was  wounded  in  the 
execution  of  his  mission,  but  he  managed  to  make 
his  way  back  and  reported  the  information  he  had 
obtained.  Home  address,  Tony  Marmoni,  friend, 
Rockland,  Maine. 

RIGGLE,  GEORGE  r.'  J  ^  J  .  .  Private 
Company  D,  120th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt,  France,  Septem- 
ber 29,  1918.  With  eight  other  soldiers,  comprising 
the  company  headquarters  detachment,  he  assisted 
his  company  commander  in  cleaning  out  enemy  dug- 
outs along  a  canal  and  capturing  242  prisoners. 
Home  address,  Clarence  Riggle,  brother,  Sellers- 
burg,  Ind. 

RIGGSBY,  ROBERT  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  M,  165th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Landres-et-St.  Georges, 
France,  October  14,  1918.  When  the  advance  of  his 
platoon  was  held  up  by  machine-gun  fire,  Private 
Riggsby  went  forward  alone,  killed  one  and  cap- 
tured five  of  the  enemy  machine-gun  crew,  and  suc- 
ceeded in  silencing  two  machine-guns,  thus  permit- 
ting his  platoon  to  continue  their  advance.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Jane  Riggsby,  mother,  Ashland,  Ky. 

RILEY,  CHARLES  R Sergeant 

Company  I,  368th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Grand-Pr6,  France,  October 
14,  1918.  When  his  company  was  halted  by  ma- 
chine-gun fire,  which  threatened  to  wipe  out  the 
entire  number,  Sergeant  Riley  led  a  patrol  and 
charged  the  nest  and  was  successful,  not  only  in 
cleaning  out  the  stronghold,  but  in  enabling  his  com- 
pany to  command  a  more  favorable  position.  Home 
address,  John  Riley,  father,  25  Gold  Street,  Nor- 
wich, N.  Y. 

RILEY,  LOWELL  H.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  58th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Ville  Savoye,  northeast  of  Cha- 
teau-Thierry, France,  August  7,  1918.  Lieutenant 
Riley  maintained  an  observing  station  for  his  bat- 
talion commander  for  two  days,  although  subjected 
during  the  whole  of  this  time  to  intense  artillery 
bombardment.  He  obtained  valuable  information 
as  to  the  movements  of  the  enemy,  which  was  used 
in  directing  artillery  fire.  While  engaged  in  this 
very  important  and  hazardous  work  he  was  killed 
by  shell  fire.  Next  of  kin,  Abram  M.  Riley,  father, 
36  William  Street,  Orange,  N.  J. 

RILEY,  RAYMOND Private 

Company  F,  28th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Soissons,  France,  July  19, 
1918.  He  showed  absolute  disregard  for  the  safety 
of  his  own  life  by  advancing  upon  a  machine-gun 
which  was  holding  up  his  platoon,  and  finally  put- 
ting it  out  of  action  after  being  wounded  himself. 
Home  address,  Earnest  Riley,  brother,  Baltimore, 
Md. 


RILEY,  ROBERT  R Corporal 

Company  C,  lllth  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Fismette,  France,  August  10, 
1918.  Having  heard  that  two  wounded  comrades 
were  lying  in  advance  of  the  line  immediately  north 
of  Fismette,  Corporal  Riley  and  two  other  members 
of  his  company  volunteered  to  go  through  machine- 
gun  and  rifle  fire  to  bring  them  in.  On  their  first  at- 
tempt all  were  wounded  and  driven  back,  but  in 
spite  of  their  injuries  they  advanced  a  second  time 
and  reached  the  wounded  men.  Their  courageous 
effort,  however,  was  unfortunately  in  vain,  as  their 
comrades  had  been  killed.  Home  address,  Franklin 
Riley,  brother,  627  East  Thirteenth  Street,  Ches- 
ter, Pa. 

RINDEAU,  ARTHUR  J.  .  Gunnery  Sergeant 
Deceased.  47th  Company,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S. 
M.  C.  Killed  in  action  at  Chateau-Thierry,  France, 
June  6,  1918.  He  gave  the  supreme  proof  of  that 
extraordinary  heroism  which  will  serve  as  an  exam- 
ple to  hitherto  untried  troops.  Next  of  kin,  Miss 
Alma  Rindeau,  sister,  Webster,  Mass. 

RINEBOLD,  WILLIAM  J.  Private  (First  Class) 
U.  S.  Ambulance  Service,  Unit  524.  For  extraor- 
dinary heroism  in  action  near  Fismes,  France,  Aug- 
ust 8-9,  1918.  Private  Rinebold  volunteered  and 
acted  as  guide  for  ambulances  going  to  the  most  ad- 
vanced points  for  the  wounded.  He  made  nine  trips 
over  a  road  subjected  to  heavy  shell  and  machine- 
gun  fire  and  was  severely  wounded  by  a  shell  frag- 
ment on  his  last  trip.  Home  address,  Dr.  Nathan 
A.  Rinebold,  Athens,  Pa. 


RINEHART,  EARNEST  T. 


Corporal 


Company  H,  1 18th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Martin  Rivere,  France, 
October  11,  1918.  Seeing  a  wounded  comrade  lying 
helpless  in  a  most  exposed  position  in  front  of  our 
lines,  Corporal  Rinehart  unhesitatingly  braved  the 
murderous  fire  of  machine-guns  and  snipers  by  go- 
ing forward  to  his  rescue.  He  succeeded  in  bringing 
in  the  wounded  man,  after  he  had  seen  a  stretcher 
bearer  instantly  killed  in  attempting  the  same  mis- 
sion. Home  address,  Mrs.  Earnest  T.  Rinehart, 
wife,  Reidsville,  S.  C. 

RIPPETOE,  GROVER  C.  .  First  Lieutenant 
26th  Infantry.  After  all  the  other  officers  of  hia 
company  had  been  killed  near  Soissons,  France,  July 
18-22,  1918,  he  took  command,  attacked  a  machine- 
gun  nest,  and  captured  the  gun  with  its  crew.  Gas- 
sed and  suffering  from  shell  shock,  he  refused  to  quit 
his  post  until  the  company  was  relieved.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Virginia  Rippetoe,  1519  Virginia  Street, 
Charleston,  W.Va. 

RISCHMANN,  EDWARD  ....  Private 
Company  I,  312th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Grand-Pre,  France,  October 
23,  1918.  Private  Rischmann  was  a  member  of  an 
assaulting  party  which  stormed  and  captured  the 
Citadel  at  Grand-Pre.  He  scaled  the  wall  and  alone 
entered  a  dugout,  from  which  he  captured  45  Ger- 
mans, guarding  them  until  assistance  arrived.  Home 
address,  Catherine  Rischmann,  mother,  560  South 
Thirteenth  Street,  Newark,  N.  J. 

RITCHIE,  EDWARD  D Private 

Company  M,  47th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Thibaut,  France,  August 
10, 1918.  While  on  an  outpost  near  the  Vesle  River, 
Private  Ritchie  volunteered  to  accompany  Corporal 
John  S.  Weimer  in  rescuing  a  wounded  soldier  who 
had  been  left  by  members  of  a  patrol  in  a  shell  hole 
some  distance  to  the  front.  Under  fire  from  machine 
guns  and  snipers,  Private  Ritchie  and  Corporal 
Weimer  proceeded  to  the  shell  hole  and  found  the 
wounded  man,  who  was  unable  to  walk.  Suggesting 
that  the  three  of  them  in  a  group  would  make  a 


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more  conspicuous  target  for  the  enemy,  Private 
Ritchie  offered  to  run  ahead  to  draw  the  enemy  fire, 
while  his  comrade  assisted  the  wounded  man.  He 
made  his  way  back  to  shelter  under  continuous 
machine-gun  and  sniper  fire,  while  Corporal  Wei- 
mer  carried  the  wounded  soldier  to  safety.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  J.  R.  Wilson,  mother,  Stratford,  Tex. 

RITT,  J.  V.  MAURICE  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
French  Mission,  attached  to  127th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Juvigny, 
north  of  Soissons,  France,  August  31,  1918.  Lieu- 
tenant Ritt  assisted  in  establishing  an  advanced 
machine-gun  position  in  the  village  of  Juvigny,  the 
fire  of  which  forced  the  surrender  of  32  enemy  pris- 
oners. This  gallant  officer  assisted  in  forming  a  new 
line  and  went  from  one  end  to  the  other,  picking  up 
stragglers  and  getting  the  line  organized,  exposing 
himself  to  machine-gun  fire  throughout  the  opera- 
tion. Three  times  he  went  through  heavy  fire  for 
the  purpose  of  maintaining  liaison  with  a  French 
division  on  the  right. 

RITZERT,  CHARLES  T Private 

Deceased.  Company  G,  125th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Courmont  and 
St.  Martin,  France,  July  31  to  August  4,  1918. 
Throughout  the  battle  to  force  passage  of  the  Ourcq 
River  and  capture  the  heights  beyond,  Private  Rit- 
zert,  a  stretcher  bearer,  worked  day  and  night, 
evacuating  wounded  under  heavy  artillery  and  ma- 
chine-gun fire.  On  August  4,  under  violent  shell  fire 
opposite  Mont  St.  Martin,  he  made  repeated  trips 
between  the  firing  line  and  dressing  station  until  he 
was  killed  by  a  shell.  Next  of  kin,  Adam  Francis 
Ritzert,  father,  R.  F.  D.  4,  Box  66,  Chicora,  Pa. 

RIVEL,  THOMAS  M Sergeant 

Headquarters  Detachment,  79th  Division.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Montfaucon, 
France,  September  28-30,  1918.  While  acting  as  a 
division  observer  Sergeant  Riyel  remained  con- 
stantly on  duty  for  several  days  in  a  building  on  the 
heights  of  Montfaucon.  While  he  was  in  this  build- 
ing portions  of  it  were  destroyed  by  direct  artillery 
hits,  and  hostile  shelling  was  such  that  other  obser- 
vers located  in  the  same  building  withdrew  to  a  safer 
place.  Sergeant  Rivel,  however,  remained  con- 
stantly at  his  post  of  duty  and  obtained  important 
information.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Owen  S.  Fitz- 
gerald, aunt,  6  South  Forty-sixth  Street,  Philadel- 
phia, Pa. 

RIVERS,  TOM Private 

Company  G,  366th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  the  Bois  Delaviovrotte, 
France,  November  11,  1918.  Private  Rivers,  al- 
though gassed,  volunteered  and  carried  important 
messages  through  heavy  barrages  to  the  support 
companies.  He  refused  first  aid  until  his  company 
was  relieved.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Cornelia  Rivers, 
wife,  R.  F.  D.  2,  Box  7,  Opelika,  Ala. 

RIVES,  JOHNS Private 

Deceased.  Company  E,  119th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt, 
France,  September  29,  1918.  Showing  marked  per- 
sonal bravery,  he  repeatedly  crossed  shell-swept 
area,  subjected  to  heavy  machine-gun  fire  to  de- 
livery important  messages.  Wounded  in  the  head 
by  shrapnel  he  bound  up  the  wound  and  continued 
his  work  of  maintaining  liaison  until  he  was  killed 
by  machine-gun  fire.  Next  of  kin,  Miss  Florence 
Paves,  sister,  Mulberry,  Tenn. 

ROACH,  HARRY  E Wagoner 

Ambulance  Company  110,  103d  Sanitary  Train. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Fismes, 
France,  August  10-11,  1918.  Because  of  the  des- 
truction from  shell  fire  of  ten  of  the  13  ambulances 
of  his  company,  he  worked  for  48  hours  driving 


through  a  shell-swept  and  gas-infested  area,  thereby 
making  possible  the  evacuation  of  the  wounded. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Mattie  Roach,  mother,  2250 
North  Twentieth  Street,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

ROACH,  JAMES  J.     .      .  First  Lieutenant 

Company  C,  8th  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Cunel,  France, 
October  4,  1918.  As  Lieutenant  Roach  and  an 
infantry  captain  were  making  a  reconnaissance 
under  enemy  fire  both  of  them  were  wounded  by 
machine-gun  bullets.  Disregarding  his  own 
wound,  Lieutenant  Roach  secured  assistance  for 
his  wounded  companion  and  then  organized  his 
platoon  and  the  infantrymen  nearby  for  an  expected 
hostile  counterattack.  After  seeing  that  all  his  guns 
were  in  position  and  his  men  under  cover  from  the 
increasing  enemy  fire,  though  he  was  weak  from 
loss  of  blood,  he  assisted  in  carrying  the  wounded 
captain  to  the  aid  station.  Home  address,  Patrick 
Roach,  father,  906  Broadway,  South  Boston,  Mass. 

ROBART,  RALPH  W.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
104th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Belleau  Woods,  France,  July  20,  1918. 
After  being  painfully  wounded  by  machine-gun  fire, 
the  leader  lost,  this  officer  assumed  command  of  the 
company,  and  gallantly  led  it  to  its  objective.  He 
immediately  reorganized  his  command  and  while 
energetically  engaged  in  this  work  he  was  sent  to  the 
rear  for  treatment.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Ralph  W. 
Robart,  wife,  456  Massachusetts  Avenue,  Arling- 
ton, Mass. 

ROBB,  WINFRED  E Chaplain 

168th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism 
throughout  the  advance  across  the  River  Ourcq, 
northeast  of  Chateau-Thierry,  France,  July  26  to 
August  2, 1918.  During  the  pursuit  of  the  enemy  by 
the  168th  Infantry  across  the  River  Ourcq,  he  dis- 
tinguished himself  by  his  bravery  under  fire.  Dur- 
ing all  of  this  time,  and  particularly  during  the  op- 
erations near  Sergy,  he  showed  the  greatest  cool- 
ness under  severe  artillery  fire  in  attending  and  car- 
rying the  wounded  and  dying,  and  in  every  way 
ministering  to  the  needs  of  the  men  of  his  regiment. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  W.  E.  Robb,  wife,  R.  F.  D.  1, 
Lebanon,  Va. 

ROBBINS,  CHARLES  A.  .  .  First  Sergeant 
Company  B,  311th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  Grand  Fontaine, 
France,  September  26,  1918.  Although  severely 
wounded,  Sergeant  Rqbbins  continued  to  advance 
with  the  company  until  the  objective  was  reached, 
and  then  returned  to  the  rear  only  when  ordered  to 
do  so  by  his  commanding  officer.  He  then  assisted 
in  the  removal  of  the  wounded  to  a  dressing  station. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Mabel  Robbins,  wife,  47  Chest- 
nut Street,  South  Manchester,  Conn. 

ROBERGE,  JOSEPH  H Private 

Deceased.  Headquarters  Company,  308th  Infan- 
try. For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  St. 
Juvin,  France,  October  18,  1918.  Private  Roberge 
displayed  remarkable  courage  in  laying  and  repair- 
ing a  telephone  line  under  such  intense  artillery  and 
machine-gun  fire  that  the  line  was  ultimately  aban- 
doned. He  was  later  killed  in  action.  Next  of  kin, 
Mrs.  Louise  Roberge,  wife,  15  Notre  Dame  Avenue, 
Manchester,  N.  H. 

ROBERGE,  PHILIP Private 

Company  D,  103d  Machine-Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Belleau, 
France,  July  18,  1918.  He  showed  absolute  disre- 
gard of  personal  danger  while  acting  as  litter  bearer, 
bringing  in  wounded  from  his  own  and  other  com- 
panies under  heavy  machine-gun  and  artillery  fire. 
While  carrying  a  stretcher,  which  bore  a  wounded 
soldier,  he  received  a  wound  which  put  out  one  of 


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his  eyes,  yet  he  continued  until  the  wounded  man 
had  been  taken  to  the  dressing  station.  Home  ad- 
dress, Louis  Roberge,  father,  21  Dyer  Street,  Dan- 
ielson,  Conn. 

ROBERTS,  A.  S Private 

Headquarters  Detachment,  79th  Division.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Montfaucon, 
France,  September  28-30,  1918.  While  acting  as  a 
division  observer,  Private  Roberts  remained  con- 
stantly on  duty  for  several  days  in  a  building  on  the 
heights  of  Montfaucon.  While  he  was  in  this 
building  portions  of  it  were  destroyed  by  direct  ar- 
tillery hits,  and  hostile  shelling  was  such  that  obser- 
vers located  in  the  same  building  withdrew  to  a  safer 
place.  Private  Roberts,  however,  remained  con- 
stantly at  his  post  of  duty  and  obtained  important 
information.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Emelia  C.  Rog- 
ers, mother,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

ROBERTS,  CHARLES  G.  .  First  Lieutenant 
Company  I,  6th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  In  the 
Bois  de  Belleau,  on  June  6  and  8,  1918,  he  showed 
rare  courage  in  repeatedly  leading  his  platoon  to  an 
attack  against  an  impregnable  machine-gun  posi- 
tion. Severely  wounded  and  having  lost  the  greater 
part  of  his  men,  he  remained  in  action  and  persisted 
in  requesting  reinforcements  with  which  to  renew 
the  attack.  Home  address,  Mrs.  W.  H.  Collier, 
mother,  1959  East  Ninety-seventh  Street,  Cleve- 
land, Ohio. 

ROBERTS,  CHESTER  A Sergeant 

Company  L,  142d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne,  France,  October 
8,  1918.  Sergeant  Roberts  led  an  automatic  rifle 
team  of  seven  men  in  an  attack  on  an  enemy  ma- 
chine-gun nest,  advancing  150  yards,  under  heavy 
machine-gun  fire,  to  within  50  yards  of  the  enemy 
position,  from  which  point  he  directed  the  fire  of  his 
team  with  such  skill  that  the  enemy  surrendered; 
resulting  in  the  capture  of  four  officers,  112  men,  and 
17  machine-guns.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Abbie  Rob- 
erts, mother.  Route  3,  Cleburne,  Texas. 

ROBERTS,  CLAIR  C.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
167th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Landres-et-St.  Georges,  France,  October 
25,  1918.  His  platoon  suffered  heavy  casualties  and 
he  himself  was  gassed  in  the  advance  on  Hill  260. 
Being  the  first  to  reach  this  hill,  he  observed  that  the 
enemy  were  forming  for  a  counterattack.  Display- 
ing coolness  and  quick  judgment  he  organized  all  the 
available  men  in  his  vicinity  and  launched  a  vigor- 
ous attack  upon  the  enemy,  who  were  routed.  The 
daring  and  leadership  of  this  officer  enabled  the  sup- 
port to  reach  Hill  260  without  further  fighting. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Clara  Roberts,  mother,  209 
East  Walnut  Avenue,  Altoona,  Pa. 

ROBERTS,  CLAUDE  R Corporal 

Company  G,  128th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Terny-Sorny,  France,  Sep- 
tember 1,  1918.  Although  wounded  in  the  left  hand 
and  forearm,  Corporal  Roberts  remained  with  his 
platoon  throughout  the  attack  and  rendered  valua- 
ble assistance  in  silencing  enemy  snipers  by  his 
effective  rifle  fire.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Anna  Stubbs 
Roberts,  wife,  802  Tenth  Avenue,  South  Wausaw, 
Wis. 

ROBERTS,  GARY Corporal 

Company  B,  167th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  northeast  of  Chateau-Thierry, 
France,  July  26-27,  1918.  Three  times  wounded  in 
action,  he  nevertheless  continued  in  the  attack  un- 
der heavy  enemy  fire  from  artillery  and  machine- 
guns,  thereby  setting  the  men  of  his  command  an 
example  of  exceptional  bravery  and  devotion  to 
duty.  Home  address,  W.  J.  Roberts,  Hurricane, 
Ala. 


ROBERTS,  JAMES Sergeant 

Company  K,  39th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Montfaucon,  France, 
September  26  to  28,  1918.  Sergeant  Roberts  dis- 
played marked  courage  and  self-sacrifice,  when, 
after  being  wounded  in  the  arm,  he  refused  to  leave 
the  battle  field  and  continued  to  perform  his  duties 
as  platoon  sergeant  until  he  was  wounded  in  the 
knee  two  days  later  and  had  to  be  carried  from  the 
field.  Home  address,  Peter  Roberts,  father,  13 
Warren  Street,  South  Manchester,  Conn. 

ROBERTS,  LEO  D Sergeant 

Company  A,  llth  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Nantillois, 
France,  October  12,  1918.  After  the  infantry  had 
fallen  back  200  meters  under  heavy  fire,  Sergeant 
Roberts  stayed  at  his  one  remaining  machine  gun 
and  operated  it  until  the  infantry  had  re-established 
its  position,  capturing  a  German  machine  gun  and 
three  prisoners.  Home  address,  Clarence  L.  Roberts, 
father,  322  Spring  Avenue,  Belief ontaine,  Ohio. 

ROBERTS,  SEWELL  K Private 

Company  H,  119th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt,  France,  Septem- 
ber 29,  1918.  Advancing  alone  against  two  enemy 
positions  in  succession,  he  killed  the  machine  gun- 
ners with  hand  grenades,  allowing  our  advance  to 
continue.  Severely  wounded,  he  refused  to  be  evac- 
uated until  ordered  to  the  rear  by  his  company  com- 
mander. Home  address,  John  J.  Roberts,  father,  7 
Park  Drive,  Chattanooga,  Tenn. 

ROBERTSON,  ANGUS Sergeant 

Company  E,  105th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ronssoy,  France,  September 
25,1918.  Although  suffering  intense  agony  from  the 
effects  of  a  severe  gassing,  he  continued  in  command 
of  his  platoon  during  a  most  terrific  shelling.  By 
administering  first  aid  to  a  wounded  comrade  he  was 
instrumental  in  saving  his  life,  although  risking  his 
own  by  removing  his  gas  mask  to  render  more  valu- 
able treatment.  He  continued  to  assist  the  wound- 
ed until  he  collapsed.  Home  address,  Miss  I.  M. 
Robertson,  59  Van  Cortland,  Park  Avenue,  Yon- 
kers,  N.  Y. 

ROBERTSON,  ARCHIBALD  G.     .      .      . 

Second  Lieutenant 

9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Thiaucourt,  France,  September  12,  1918. 
Although  wounded  by  shell  fire  early  in  the  attack, 
Lieutenant  Robertson  refused  to  go  to  the  rear,  but 
continued  to  lead  his  platoon  to  the  objective, 
where,  under  heavy  machine-gun  fire,  he  prepared 
his  position  for  the  enemy  counter-attack  and  held 
it  throughout  the  night,  remaining  with  his  platoon 
until  it  was  relieved  the  following  day.  Home  ad- 
dress, Alexander  F.  Robertson,  Staunton,  Va. 

ROBERTSON,  JAMES  F.  .  First  Lieutenant 
Company  H,  6th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  He  dis- 
played marked  courage  and  resourcefulness  in  the 
capture  of  Bouresche,  France.  With  one  platoon  of 
his  company  on  the  night  of  June  6,  1918,  in  the  face 
of  heavy  machine-gun  barrage,  he  entered  the  town 
and  heroically  withstood  vigorous  attempts  of  su- 
perior forces  to  dislodge  him.  Home  address 
Margaret  Robertson,  Newhouse  Derleton,  36 
Haddingtonshire,  England. 

ROBERTSON,  JOSEPHTN.  .  First  Sergeant 
Company  D,  120th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt,  France,  Septem- 
ber 29,  1918.  With  eight  other  soldiers,  comprising 
the  company  headquarters  detachment,  he  assisted 
his  company  commander  in  cleaning  out  enemy  dug- 
outs along  a  canal  and  capturing  242  prisoners. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  J.  N.  Robertson,  wife,  Gra- 
ham, N.  C. 


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ROBERTSON,  RAYMOND  D.  .  .  Sergeant 
Company  F,  4th  Engineers.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  west  of  Fismes,  France,  August  5, 
1918.  Sergeant  Robertson  was  a  member  of  a  small 
detachment  of  engineers  which  went  out  in  advance 
of  the  front  line  of  the  infantry,  through  an  enemy 
barrage  from  77-mm.  and  one-pounder  guns,  to  con- 
struct a  footbridge  over  the  River  Vesle.  As  soon  as 
their  operations  were  discovered  machine-gun  fire 
was  opened  upon  them,  but,  undaunted,  the  party 
continued  at  work,  removing  the  German  wire  en- 
tanglements and  successfully  completing  the  bridge, 
which  was  of  great  value  in  subsequent  operations. 
Home  address,  Pansy  Robertson  Owens,  sister,  Two 
Rock,  Sonoma  County,  Cal. 

ROBINS,  EMMETT  W Private 

Company  F,  64th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Vieville-en-Haye,  France, 
October  20, 1918.  Corporal  Robins,  with  four  other 
soldiers,  was  on  duty  in  an  observation  post,  when  a 
German  patrol  15  or  20  strong,  attacked  with  a  ma- 
chine-gun. His  four  companions  being  immediately 
killed  or  wounded,  Private  Robins,  with  great  cool- 
ness and  courage,  remained  at  his  post,  and  re- 
turned the  fire  with  such  good  effect  that  the  enemy 
broke  and  fled,  leaving  two  dead  and  the  machine- 
gun  behind.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary  Robins, 
wife,  223  South  Main  Street,  Wichita,  Kan. 

ROBINS,  JOSEPH Sergeant 

Machine-Gun  Company,  107th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Ronssoy,  France, 
September  29,  1918.  During  the  thick  of  the  fight- 
ing against  the  Hindenburg  line,  Sergeant  Robins 
voluntarily  went  forward  to  locate  friendly  troops 
and,  in  doing  so,  he  was  obliged  to  pass  between  two 
strongly  fortified  enemy  nests  from  which  a  deadly 
fire  was  pouring.  Despite  the  fact  that  he  was  badly 
wounded,  he  communicated  with  the  infantry  and 
returned  to  his  position.  Home  address,  Louis  Rob- 
ins, father,  128  East  Eighty-sixth  Street,  New  York 
City. 

ROBINSON,  ARTHUR  A.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Battery  C,  305th  Field  Artillery.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  Chery  Chartereuve, 
France,  August  16,  1918.  Lieutenant  Robinson, 
assisted  by  Corporal  Johnson,  rescued  the  body  of 
an  officer  from  a  flaming  ammunition  dump,  which 
was  under  fire.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Florence  H. 
Robinson,  wife,  1384  College  Avenue,  Fresno,  Cal. 

ROBINSON,  ARTHUR  HARRISON 

First  Lieutenant 

308th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Ville  Savoye,  France,  August  22,  1918. 
Under  a  screen  of  dense  fog,  and  the  smoke  of  a 
heavy  barrage,  the  Germans  set  up  a  machine-gun 
within  30  yards  of  the  flank  of  Lieutenant  Robin- 
son's company.  The  Germans  opened  up  a  deadly 
fire  as  the  fog  lifted,  but  Lieutenant  Robinson  at- 
tacked the  position  with  grenades  and  drove 
off  the  enemy.  He  then  turned  the  gun  on  the  ad- 
vancing Germans,  completely  breaking  up  their 
counterattack.  Home  address,  Mrs.  O.  L.  Robin- 
son, mother,  2022  Jefferson  Street,  Madison,  Wis. 

ROBINSON,  CALDWELL  COLT  .  2nd  Lieut. 
Deceased.  U.  S.  M.  C.  Killed  in  action  at  Cha- 
teau-Thierry, France,  June  6,  1918.  He  gave  the 
supreme  proof  of  that  extraordinary  heroism  which 
will  serve  as  an  example  to  hitherto  untried  troops. 
Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  C.  L.  F.  Robinson,  mother,  1161 
Prospect  Avenue,  Hartford,  Conn. 

ROBINSON,  F.  N Sergeant 

Company  A,  38th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Mezy,  France,  July  15,  1918. 
During  the  heavy  enemy  artillery  bombardment 
which  preceded  the  German  offensive  of  July  15* 


1918,  Sergeant  Robinson  showed  great  bravery  by 
voluntarily  rescuing  wounded  men  under  severe  fire. 
Home  address,  25  Sumner  Street,  Newton  Center, 
Mass. 

ROBINSON,  JOHN  J Corporal 

Machine-Gun  Company,  7th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  at  Cunel  Heights, 
France,  October  12, 19 18.  After  three  other  runners 
had  been  wounded  in  attempting  to  carry  a  message 
to  a  platoon  in  advance  of  the  front  line,  Corporal 
Robinson  volunteered  for  this  hazardous  mission, 
and,  passing  400  meters  under  direct  machine-gun 
fire  of  the  enemy,  succeeded  in  reaching  the  platoon 
and  notifying  it  to  withdraw  before  our  artillery  bar- 
rage began  to  fall.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Annette 
Wickham,  4509  Lake  Avenue,  Rochester,  N.  Y. 

ROBINSON,  OLIVER Sergeant 

Company  A,  120th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Vaux  Andigny,  France,  Oc- 
tober 10,  1918.  Although  severely  wounded,  Ser- 
geant Robinson  displayed  remarkable  coolness  in 
extricating  his  platoon  from  an  extremely  dangerous 
position  under  terrific  shell  and  machine-gun  fire, 
thereby  saving  it  from  almost  certain  annihilation. 
Being  wounded  a  second  time,  he  refused  to  go  to 
the  rear  until  ordered  to  do  so  by  his  company  com- 
mander. Home  address,  Mrs.  Kate  L.  Robinson, 
mother,  Waterford,  Miss. 

ROBINSON,  WILLIAM  F.  .  .  .  Corporal 
Company  F,  16th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Soissons,  France,  July  19, 
1918.  He  displayed  the  highest  type  of  bravery  in 
rescuing  three  wounded  comrades  from  the  hands  of 
the  enemy  under  violent  artillery  and  machine-gun 
fire.  Home  address,  Frank  F.  Robinson,  Staples, 
Minn. 

ROBINTON,  CHARLES  H.  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  A,  105th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ronssoy,  France,  September 
29,  1918.  During  operations  against  the  Hinden- 
burg line,  Private  Robinton  went  forth,  in  the  face 
of  unusually  heavy  machine-gun  fire,  to  aid  a 
wounded  comrade.  He  administered  first  aid,  and, 
while  shielding  the  man  from  the  enemy  fire,  he  re- 
ceived a  severe  wound  in  the  back.  Despite  this 
wound,  he  struggled  back  to  safety,  bringing  his 
comrade  with  him.  Home  address,  Alex  Robinton, 
1  Rand  Street,  Ilion,  N.  Y. 

ROBISON,  EDWARD  M Captain 

372d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Monthois,  France,  October  1-3,  1918.  Al- 
though he  was  severely  wounded,  he  remained  with 
his  battalion  for  two  days,  continuously  under 
heavy  shell  and  machine-gun  fire,  encouraging  his 
men  and  inspiring  them  by  his  example.  He  led 
them  to  the  attack  until  he  collapsed  from  the  effects 
of  his  wound.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Mable  I.  Robi- 
son,  wife,  3227  St.  Paul  Avenue,  Milwaukee,  Wis. 

ROCHFORT,  JAMES  J Sergeant 

Company  B,  131st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Hilaire  Woods,  France, 
November  9,  1918.  With  utter  disregard  of  per- 
sonal danger,  he  advanced  alone  and  attacked  a 
machine-gun  nest  which  was  inflicting  heavy  casual- 
ties 9n  his  company.  Exposing  himself  to  heavy  fire 
he  killed  two  of  the  gun  crew  and  routed  the  others, 
allowing  his  company  to  resume  the  advance. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Anna  M.  Rochfort,  mother, 
1472  Indiana  Avenue,  Chicago,  111. 

ROCHFORD,  PATRICK  ....  Private 
Company  L,  308th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  west  of  St.  Juvin,  France,  Octo- 
ber 16,  1918.  Private  Rochford,  with  another  sol- 
dier, volunteered  to  cross  a  level  open  space  for  600 


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yards  swept  by  converging  machine-gun  fire  to  de- 
liver a  message  to  the  front  line,  undeterred  by  the 
knowledge  that  six  other  soldiers  had  been  wounded 
in  a  similar  attempt.  Crawling  from  one  shell  hole 
to  another,  he  succeeded  in  reaching  the  front  line 
and  delivering  the  message.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Mary  O'Malley,  sister,  73  Smith  Street,  Roxbury, 
Mass. 

ROCHKIND,  WILLIAM  ....  Corporal 
Company  I,  305th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Juvin,  France,  October 
16,  1918.  While  leading  a  reconnaissance  patrol  of 
eight  men,  Corporal  Rochkind  encountered  severe 
machine-gun  fire,  which  forced  him  to  take  cover. 
While  attempting  to  move  his  patrol  to  another 
place  during  a  lull  in  the  firing,  one  man  was  killed 
and  another  wounded.  Placing  his  men  under  cover 
he  alone  ventured  forth  to  the  aid  of  the  wounded 
man,  who  was  lying  exposed  to  the  enemy  fire,  plac- 
ing him  on  his  back  and  carrying  him  to  safety. 
Home  address,  Hodes  Rochkind,  father,  Obtchuga, 
Russia. 

ROCK,  WILLIAM  C.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  301st  Battalion,  Tank  Corps.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Molain, 
France,  October  17,  1918.  Lieutenant  Rock  was  in 
charge  of  a  tank  when  it  was  struck  by  three  shells 
from  a  German  trench  mortar,  which  set  fire  to  the 
tank  and  knocked  the  track  off.  He  assisted  in  ex- 
tricating the  wounded  men  from  the  tank  and  car- 
rying them  to  the  only  available  cover.  In  attempt- 
ing to  put  an  enemy  machine-gun  out  of  action  with 
his  pistol,  he  was  killed.  Next  of  kin,  W.  D.  Rock, 
father,  1929  Spring  Garden  Street,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

ROCKEY,  KELLER  E Captain 

1st  Battalion,  6th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  At 
Chateau-Thierry,  France,  on  June  6,  1918,  he  per- 
formed distinguished  service  by  bringing  up  sup- 
ports and  placing  them  in  the  front  lines  at  great 
personal  exposure,  showing  exceptional  ability  and 
extraordinary  heroism.  He  was  indefatigable  and 
invaluable  in  carrying  forward  the  attack  and  or- 
ganizing and  holding  the  position.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Frances  M.  Rockey,  wife,  Lakeside,  Virginia 
Beach,  Va. 


ROCKWELL,  JOHN 


Private 


Company  G,  9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  south  of  Soissons,  France,  July  18, 
1918.  With  Jerome  Buschman,  private;  William  F. 
Rockwell,  private;  Alfred  Shimamowski,  private, 
and  Watzlaw  Viniarsky,  private,  all  of  the  same 
company,  Private  Rockwell  distinguished  himself 
by  attacking  a  party  of  more  than  60  Germans  and, 
in  an  intense  and  desperate  hand-to-hand  fight,  suc- 
ceeded in  killing  22  men  and  capturing  40  men  and 
five  machine-guns.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Elizabeth 
Rockwell,  R.  F.  D.  5,  Rockwell  Springs,  N.Y. 

ROCKWELL,  MERL  C Private 

Headquarters  Company,  6th  Regiment,  U.  S. 
M.  C.  Near  Torcy,  France,  on  the  night  of  June  4, 
1918,  as  a  member  of  a  raiding  patrol,  he  displayed 
great  courage  and  devotion  by  fearlessly  entering 
extremely  dangerous  areas  and  obtaining  informa- 
tion imperatively  necessary  to  the  success  of  subse- 
quent operations.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Katie  Rock- 
well, mother,  Holly,  Colo. 

ROCKWELL,  WILLIAM  F Private 

Company  G,  9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  south  of  Soissons,  France.  July  18, 
1918.  With  John  Rockwell,  private;  Jerome 
Buschman,  sergeant;  Alfred  Shimamowski,  private; 
and  Watzlaw  Vinairsky,  private,  all  of  the  same  com- 
pany, Private  Rockwell  distinguished  himself  by 
attacking  a  party  of  more  than  60  Germans  and,  in 
an  intense  and  desperate  hand-to-hand  light,  suc- 


ceeded in  killing  22  men  and  capturing  40  men  and 
five  machine-guns.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Elizabeth 
Rockwell,  mother,  R.  F.  D.  5,  Rockwell  Springs, 

ROCKWOOD,  RICHARD  B.  Second  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  310th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Thiaucourt,  France,  Septem- 
ber 26,  1918.  Entrusted  with  an  important  mes- 
sage from  the  brigade  commander  to  an  infantry 
unit,  he  fearlessly  crossed  a  shell-swept  area,  deliv- 
ered the  message,  and,  while  returning  with  the  re- 
ply, was  mortally  wounded  by  a  shell  fragment. 
With  great  effort,  notwithstanding  his  wound,  he 
delivered  the  reply  to  the  message  and  fell  uncon- 
scious, dying  shortly  after.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  W.  E. 
Rockwood,  mother,  15  Clark  Street,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 


RODAKIS,  NICHOLAS  ....  Sergeant 
4th  Australian  Machine-Gun  Battalion,  British 
Expeditionary  Forces,  attached  to  Machine-Gun 
Company,  105th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  hero- 
ism in  action  near  Ronssoy,  France,  September  29, 
1918.  Organizing  troops  from  different  units,  he  ex- 
hibited great  bravery  and  dash  in  leading  them  into 
effective  combat,  inspiring  all  by  his  courage  and 
fearlessness. 

RODGERS,  JAMES  F Private 

Company  L,  63d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Waereghem,  Belgium,  Octo- 
ber 31,  1918.  When  intense  fire  of  enemy  machine- 
guns  had  held  up  the  advance  of  two  of  pur  com- 
panies, and  the  enemy  threatened  to  close  in  on  our 
troops,  Private  Rodgers  accompanied  a  squad  of 
men  forward  to  a  point  where  he  could  most  effect- 
ively use  his  automatic  rifle.  After  the  squad  leader 
and  two  men  had  been  killed  he  remained  at  his  post 
and  forced  the  advance  German  posts  to  retire,  mak- 
ing possible  the  continuance  of  the  progress  of  our 
companies.  Home  address,  Charley  Rodgers,  Thur- 
man,  Neb. 

RODGERS,  JOHN  W Sergeant 

Deceased.  43d  Company,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S. 
M.  C.  Killed  in  action  at  Chateau-Thierry,  France, 
June  6,  1918.  He  gave  the  supreme  proof  of  that 
extraordinary  heroism  which  will  serve  as  an  exam- 
ple to  hitherto  untried  troops.  Next  of  kin,  Miss 
Elsie  M.  Rodgers,  sister,  Equality,  111. 

RODGERS,  MARTIS  S.  .  Gunnery  Sergeant 
Company  M,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  the  Champagne 
sector,  France,  October  4,  1918.  Even  after  being 
wounded  Sergeant  Rodgers  volunteered  and  led  a 
patrol  into  No  Man's  Land  and  succeeded  in  return- 
ing with  four  wounded  comrades.  After  his  platoon 
commander  had  been  wounded,  he  assumed  com- 
mand and  led  the  men  through  most  trying  and  dif- 
ficult conditions,  until  a  second  wound  forced  his 
removal  to  the  rear.  Home  address,  Lonzer  E.  Rod- 
gers, father,  Gordo,  Ala. 

RODGERS,  WILLES Private 

Company  M,  130th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Consenvoye,  France,  October 
10,  1918.  Although  suffering  painfully  from  an  in- 
fected hand,  Private  Rodgers  acted  as  stretcher 
bearer  while  his  company  was  in  action.  He  made 
five  trips  to  the  dressing  stations,  a  total  distance  of 
about  25  miles,  and  was  under  shell  fire  at  all  stages 
of  his  journey.  Home  address,  Nathaniel  Rodgers, 
father,  Argenta,  111. 

ROGERS,  ALAN  .  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
307th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  La  Palletta  Pavillion,  France,  October  4, 
1918.  Having  taken  command  of  his  company  after 
the  company  commander  and  second  in  command 
had  been  wounded,  Lieutenant  Rogers  personally 


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undertook  a  reconnaissance  of  the  front  line. 
Crawling  forward  alone  under  intense  rifle  and  ma- 
chine-gun fire  for  200  yards,  to  within  30  yards  of  an 
enemy  machine-gun  nest,  he  was  seriously  wounded 
in  the  knee,  but,  applying  a  tourniquet  to  his  leg, 
he  succeeded  in  crawling  back  to  his  company. 
Here  he  resumed  command,  and,  though  suffering 
intense  pain,  gave  instructions  for  repelling  an  ex- 
pected counterattack,  directing  that  no  man  be 
taken  from  the  firing  line  to  carry  him  to  the  rear. 
For  seven  hours  after  being  wounded  he  remained 
with  his  command,  inspiring  his  men  by  his  forti- 
tude and  courage.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Frank 
Rogers,  mother,  129  East  Eighty-second  Street, 
New  York  City. 

ROGERS,  BENJAMIN  F 

Pharmacist's  Mate  (Second  Class) 
U.  S.  N.,  attached  to  5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  St. 
Etienne,  France,  October  4,  1918.  Pharmacist's 
Mate  Rogers  left  his  shelter  and  went  beyond  our 
most  advanced  positions  giving  first  aid  to  the 
wounded  under  machine-gun  and  shell  fire  until  all 
had  been  cared  for  and  evacuated.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Dan  Murphy,  mother,  Cresham,  Ore. 

ROGERS,  FRED Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  D,  167th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  northeast  of  Chateau- 
Thierry,  at  Croix  Rouge  Farm,  France,  July  26, 
1918.  After  being  wounded  in  the  head  he  contin- 
ued his  advance  on  the  enemy  with  his  platoon  until 
more  severely  wounded.  He  died  as  a  result  of  his 
injuries.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  J.  T.  Rogers,  mother, 
Bessemer,  Ala. 

ROGERS,  HARRY  .  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  308th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Binarville,  France,  October 
2-6,  1918.  He  was  in  command  of  a  detachment 
comprising  part  of  two  battalions  which  were  cut  off 
and  surrounded  by  the  enemy  in  the  Argonne  Forest, 
France.  During  the  days  of  the  isolation  from 
friendly  troops,  he  was  on  the  exposed  flank  without 
food.  Although  under  a  heavy  concentration  of 
fire  from  enemy  machine-guns  and  snipers,  by  his 
personal  example  of  calmness  he  kept  his  men  in 
order  and  helped  repel  counterattacks.  This  in- 
trepid officer  was  killed  in  action  October  6,  1918. 
Next  of  kin,  S.  D.  Rogers,  uncle,  R.  F.  D.  4, 
Hastings,  Neb. 

ROGERS,  VERNE  E.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
104th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Avillers,  France,  September  13,  1918. 
When  a  section  of  his  platoon  was  being  held  up  by 
machine-gun  fire,  Lieutenant  Rogers  directed  an  at- 
tack on  the  nest,  while  he  and  a  corporal  attacked 
from  the  opposite  side,  driving  out  and  capturing 
three  of  the  enemy.  Home  address,  W.  J.  Rogers, 
father,  Blissfield,  Mich. 

ROGERS,  WILL Private 

Company  K,  9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Soissons,  France,  July  18, 
1918.  After  a  machine-gun  had  caused  great  losses 
in  his  company,  Private  Rogers,  with  three  other 
soldiers,  made  an  attack  on  the  gun,  which  was 
lodged  in  a  deep  ravine.  After  his  companions  had 
been  killed  or  wounded,  he  continued  with  the  at- 
tack and  succeeded  in  silencing  the  gun.  Homt  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  M.  E.  Foster,  mother,  407  South  Elgin 
Street,  Tulsa,  Okla. 

ROHAN,  EDGAR  A Private 

Company  A,  104th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Belleau  and  Epieds,  France, 
July  20-23,  1918.  After  receiving  several  wounds 
Private  Rohan  took  charge  of  an  automatic  rifle  and 
continued  in  action  for  three  days.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  J.  P.  Rohan,  mother,  New  Durham,  N.  H. 


ROLAIN,  RAY Sergeant 

Company  L,  127th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Juvigny,  France,  August  31, 
1918.  He  attacked  a  machine-gun  nest  single- 
handed  after  the  four  soldiers  accompanying  him 
had  been  wounded.  He  killed  the  operator  of  one 
gun  and  captured  the  remainder  of  two  gun  crews 
and  both  guns.  Home  address,  Alfred  Rolain, 
father,  1254  Eagle  Street,  Rhinelander,  Wis. 

ROLFE,  ONSLAW  S Captain 

7th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Fossoy,  France,  July  14-15,  1918.  Dur- 
ing the  heavy  enemy  bombardment  preceeding  the 
second  battle  of  the  Marne,  Captain  Rolfe,  regi- 
mental intelligence  officer,  voluntarily  carried  an 
important  message,  in  full  view  of  the  enemy,  across 
an  open  field  to  the  support  and  reserve  battalions 
for  the  purpose  of  bringing  up  reinforcements. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Onslaw  S.  Rolfe,  wife,  825 
Third  Avenue,  New  Brighton,  Pa. 

ROONEY,  EDWARD  K Sergeant 

Company  K,  165th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Forrest  of  Parroy,  France, 
March  20,  1918.  After  having  successfully  passed 
through  an  extraordinarily  heavy  barrage  of  gas  and 
high-explosive  shells,  Sergeant  Rooney  volunteered 
and  carried  a  message  to  the  front  line  detachment, 
which,  up  to  that  time,  had  been  cut  off  from  all 
communication  with  the  company.  Home  address, 
John  Rooney,  brother,  939  Sixth  Avenue,  New  York 
City. 

ROONEY,  PAUL  N.  A.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Air  Service.  For  repeated  acts  of  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Anstauville  and  Germonville, 
France,  July  22  and  September  26,  1918.  On  July 
22,  near  Anstauville,  Lieutenant  Rooney,  with  Lieu- 
tenant Ferrenbach,  was  conducting  an  important 
observation.  At  an  altitude  of  800  meters  he  was 
several  times  attacked  by  enemy  planes  but  refused 
to  leave  his  post  until  his  balloon  was  set  afire,  and 
only  then  after  he  had  seen  that  his  companion  had 
safely  jumped.  While  descending  his  parachute  wag 
almost  hit  by  the  falling  balloon.  He  insisted  upon 
returning  to  his  post,  and  was  in  the  air  again  as 
soon  as  another  balloon  could  be  inflated.  On  Sep- 
tember 26,  while  adjusting  artillery  fire,  his  balloon 
was  attacked  by  three  enemy  planes  (Fokker  type) . 
At  imminent  peril  to  his  life  he  stuck  to  his  post 
until  one  plane  dived  directly  at  him.  Lieutenant 
Rooney  would  not  leave  the  basket  until  his  com- 
panion, Lieutenant  Montgomery,  had  jumped  to 
safety.  Home  address,  Mrs.  W.  J.  Rooney,  mother, 
14  Paris  Street,  East  Boston,  Mass. 

ROOS,  JAMES  J First  Lieutenant 

Deceased.  108th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Souplet,  France,  Octo- 
ber 17,  1918.  During  the  forcing  of  the  La  Selle 
River,  Lieutenant  Roos  made  personal  reconnais- 
sances of  the  territory,  under  terrific  machine-gun 
fire,  before  leading  his  men  in  attack.  Advancing 
to  a  farm  which  was  strongly  fortified  by  the  enemy, 
he  scattered  his  men  about  the  buildings  from  which 
a  deadly  fire  was  pouring,  and,  advancing  alone  into 
the  building,  captured  nearly  200  Germans  at  the 
point  of  his  pistol.  He  was  killed  in  attack  the  fol- 
lowing morning.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  James  J.  Roos, 
wife,  Dover.  Ga. 

RORISON,  HARMON  C.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Aviation  Section,  22d  Aero  Squadron.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  Beaumont,  France, 
November  3,  1918.  While  on  a  bombing  mission 
with  five  other  pilots,  Lieutenant  Rorison's  patrol 
was  attacked  by  18  enemy  planes  (Fokker  type). 
Three  of  his  comrades  were  immediately  shot  down, 
but  he  continued  in  the  fight  for  30  minutes  and 
destroyed  two  Fokkers,  which  were  attacking  the 
other  two  members  of  his  patrol.  With  his  plane  bad- 
ly damaged  and  himself  wounded,  he  succeeded  in 


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shooting  down  another  Fokker  just  before  one  of  hia 
guns  was  put  out  of  action.  By  skillfully  maneuver- 
ing he  shook  off  the  rest  of  the  Fokkers  and  reached 
his  lines,  15  miles,  away,  in  safety.  Home  address, 
Charles  C.  Chadbourn,  uncle,  Wilmington,  N.  C. 

RORTY,  JAMES  H Private 

U.  8.  Ambulance  Service,  Unit  No.  647.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Sommerance, 
France,  October  11,  1918.  Private  Rorty  was  re- 
lieved from  duty  as  a  mechanic  in  order  that  he 
might  serve  as  aid  on  cars  during  the  Argonne  offen- 
sive. While  engaged  in  evacuating  wounded  from  a 
culvert  not  far  from  enemy  outposts,  fragments  of  a 
shell  pierced  his  clothing,  and  although  he  was  suf- 
fering from  shock  he  repeatedly  ran  ahead  in  the 
dark  to  guide  the  car  over  a  road  partly  destroyed 
by  shells  and  still  under  enemy  machine-gun  fire. 
Returning  with  relief  cars,  he  again  served  as  guide 
and  as  stretcher  bearer  until  the  evacutaion  was 
completed.  Home  address,  M.  C.  Rorty,  brother, 
Great  Neck,  Long  Island,  N.  Y. 

ROSE,  DECATUR  F Private 

Company  K,  119th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Souplet,  France,  October 
11,  1918.  During  an  attack  by  his  regiment  he  was 
carrying  a  message  from  his  platoon  commander  to 
company  headquarters.  On  the  way  he  met  an  en- 
emy patrol,  and,  although  alone,  immediately 
opened  fire  upon  them,  continuing  to  fire  after  being 
wounded  in  both  legs,  until  the  enemy  had  been 
completely  routed.  Home  address,  S.  L.  Rose, 
father,  Unaka,  N.  C. 

ROSE,  HAROLD  W.  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
364th  Ambulance  Company,  316th  Sanitary 
Train.  For  repeated  acts  of  extraordinary  heroism 
in  action  near  Very,  France,  September  28  to  Octo- 
ber 4,  1918,  and  at  Audenarde,  Belgium,  November 
4,  1918.  During  the  offensive  in  the  Forest  of  Ar- 
gonne this  soldier  displayed  unusual  courage  and  de- 
vition  to  duty  in  driving  a  motorcycle  for  his  com- 
manding officer  and  also  in  performing  liaison  ser- 
vice. He  repeatedly  showed  utter  disregard  for  his 
own  life  by  riding  through  areas  and  over  roads  that 
were  being  heavily  shelled  by  the  enemy.  He  was 
for  three  days  and  nights  without  rest  and  with  very 
little  food.  When  his  motorcycle  was  disabled  by 
shell  fire,  he  continued  on  foot  and  delivered  a  mes- 
sage as  he  collapsed  from  exhaustion.  On  Novem- 
ber 4  he  drove  a  motorcycle  with  his  commanding 
officer  into  the  town  of  Audenarde  to  search  for 
wounded,  faithfully  performing  his  duty  where  the 
streets  had  been  blown  up  and  timbers  from  bom- 
barded buildings  were  falling  around  him.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Mary  Rose,  mother,  3438  Thirty-fifth 
Avenue,  Oakland,  Cal. 

ROSENBERGER,  G.  V.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Medical  Detachment,  311th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Vieville-en-Haye, 
France,  September  25-26,  1918.  Private  Rosenber- 
ger,  with  another  soldier,  had  advanced  to  an  ex- 
posed position  and  then  was  administering  first  aid 
to  a  wounded  man,  when  suddenly  surrounded  and 
captured  by  a  party  of  the  enemy.  While  being 
taken  toward  the  German  lines  Private  Rosenberger 
and  his  companion  attacked  their  captors  and  suc- 
ceeded in  freeing  themselves,  at  the  same  time  cap- 
turing two  Germans,  whom  they  brought  to  battal- 
ion headquarters,  together  with  the  wounded  man. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  J.  B.  Rosenberger,  mother, 
Bloomsbury,  N.  J. 

ROSENFELD,  MERRILL  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  115th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Verdun,  France.  During  the 
various  offensives  of  his  regiment  in  the  vicinity  of 
the  Meuse  River,  Lieutenant  Rosenfeld  displayed 
the  greatest  bravery  and  coolness.  He  met  his 
death  while  leading  a  group  that  silenced  an  enemy 


machine-gun  menacing  his  right  flank.  Next  of  kin, 
Israel  Rosenfeld,  father,  2221  Eutaw  Place,  Balti- 
more, Md. 

ROSENWALD,  JOHN  P.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  Medical  Department,  151st  Field  Ar- 
tillery. He  twice  entered  the  quarry  of  Battery  C, 
151st  Field  Artillery,  under  heavy  shell  fire,  during 
the  action  at  Pexonne,  France,  on  March  5,  1918,  in 
order  to  care  for  the  wounded.  He  died  May  6, 
1918,  of  wounds  received  in  action.  Next  of  kin, 
Mrs.  J.  P.  Rosenwald,  wife,  902  West  Franklin  Ave- 
nue, Minneapolis,  Minn. 


ROSKOSKI,  FRANK  J 

Company  F,  302d  Engineers.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Villersavoye,  France,  August 
18,  1918.  Sergeant  Roskoski  voluntarily  plunged 
into  the  Vesle  River  to  rescue  some  soldiers  who  had 
fallen  into  the  water  with  full  packs  while  crossing  a 
footbridge  and  were  in  danger  of  drowning.  In 
order  to  see,  he  removed  his  gas  mask,  and,  as  a  re- 
sult, was  severely  gassed.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Josephine  Roskoski,  mother,  1488  Bondell  Avenue, 
Bronx,  N.  Y. 

ROSKOWSKI,  JOHN Private 

Deceased.  Company  C,  1st  Engineers.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Soissons,  France, 
July  20,  1918.  When  volunteers  were  called  for  by 
his  company  commander,  Private  Roskowski  volun- 
teered and  rescued  wounded  comrades  from  a  bar- 
rage. Although  wounded  in  the  performance  of 
these  heroic  deeds,  he  continued  until  killed  by  shell 
fire.  Next  of  kin,  Joe  Roskowski,  uncle,  1443  Au- 
gusta Street,  Chicago,  111. 

ROSS,  CARL  G.  R.  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
105th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion east  of  Ronssoy,  France,  September  29,  1918. 
When  his  company  was  held  up  by  an  enemy  ma- 
chine-gun post  he  advanced  alone  against  it  and  suc- 
ceeded in  putting  it  out  of  action,  exhibiting  great 
bravery  and  gallantry,  which  was  a  splendid  exam- 
ple to  all  ranks.  Home  address,  Mrs.  John  Ross, 
mother,  17  West  103d  Street,  New  York  City. 

ROSS,  CLEO  J First  Lieutenant 

Deceased.  Air  Service.  For  extraordinary  hero- 
ism in  action  near  Brabant,  France,  September  26, 
1918.  Lieutenant  Ross  was  engaged  in  an  impor- 
tant observation,  regulating  artillery  fire,  when  his 
balloon  was  attacked  by  enemy  planes.  One  of  the 
planes  dived  from  a  cloud  and  fired  at  the  balloon, 
setting  fire  to  it,  and  although  he  could  have  jumped 
from  the  basket  at  once  he  refused  to  leave  until  his 
companion,  a  student  observer,  had  jumped.  Lieu- 
tenant Ross  then  leaped,  but  it  was  too  late,  for  the 
burning  balloon  dropped  on  his  parachute.  He  was 
dashed  to  the  ground  from  a  height  of  300  meters 
and  killed  instantly.  Next  of  kin,  E.  M.  Ross, 
father,  Titusville,  Pa. 

ROSS,  DOUGLASS  R Private 

Company  K,  101st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Vaux,  France,  July  16,  1918. 
He  killed  two  of  the  enemy  who  were  attempting  to 
establish  a  machine-gun  position  in  a  railroad  sta- 
tion and  captured  their  machine-guns.  Later,  the 
same  day,  when  snipers  were  working  in  a  ravine 
near  the  American  line,  he,  with  two  other  soldiers, 
went  forward  to  drive  them  back.  One  of  his  com- 
rades was  killed,  but  he,  with  great  daring,  attacked 
the  Germans,  killing  one  and  wounding  another. 
Home  address,  Hugh  T.  Ross,  father,  66  Main 
Street,  Hall,  Mass. 

ROSS,  EARL Corporal 

Company  B,  5th  Ammunition  Train.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  Septsarges,  France, 
October  24,  1918.  When  an  enemy  shell  struck 


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some  pyrotechnics  stored  in  the  ammunition  dump 
of  his  9rganization,  Corporal  Rosa  directed  and  as- 
sisted in  the  removal  of  inflammable  material  and 
placing  the  fire  under  control.  Through  his  coolness 
and  courage,  the  destruction  of  a  large  quantity  of 
nearby  ammunition  was  avoided.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Eliza  Ross,  mother,  Savannah,  111. 

ROSS,  HIRUME Major 

Medical  Corps,  18th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Villers-Tournelle,  France, 
May  3-4,  1918.  While  under  heavy  bombardment 
and  working  in  an  area  saturated  with  gas,  Major 
Ross  showed  extreme  gallantry  and  efficiency  in  car- 
ing for  the  more  dangerously  wounded,  removing  his 
mask  at  times  during  the  attack  to  better  ascertain 
the  extent  of  the  wound.  It  was  while  thus  acting 
that  he  was  severely  gassed.  Home  address,  H.  N. 
Ross,  father,  409  Chandler  Street,  Danville,  111. 

ROSS,  KARL  E Sergeant 

Deceased.  Machine  Gun  Company,  363d  Infan- 
try. For  extraordinary  heroism  near  Weareghem, 
Belgium,  October  31,  1918.  At  a  distance  of  less 
than  200  meters  from  the  enemy,  Sergeant  Ross  set 
up  and  directed  the  fire  of  his  guns,  exposed  during 
the  whole  operations  to  direct  enemy  fire.  He  killed 
one  gunner  and,  while  searching  for  the  Hun  on  his 
flank,  was  himself  killed.  Next  of  kin,  David  Ross, 
545  Popular  Street,  West  Stockton,  Cal. 

ROSS,  LEO  L Corporal 

Company  D,  361st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Gesnes,  France,  September 
26,  1918.  When  the  advance  of  his  battalion  was 
held  up  by  an  enemy  machine-gun  nest,  Corporal 
Ross,  in  company  with  an  officer,  crossed  the  enemy 
wire,  took  the  position,  and  captured  four  prisoners 
and  two  machine-guns.  On  the  same  day,  accom- 
panied by  two  other  soldiers,  he  captured  three 
machine-guns  and  26  prisoners.  Home  address, 
Walter  Ross,  father,  Solano,  N.  M. 

ROSS,  LLOYD  D Major 

168th  Infantry.  He  displayed  notable  gallantry 
on  March  9,  1918,  in  leading  a  command  of  untried 
men  in  company  with  French  troops  in  a  successful 
raid  on  enemy  trenches  in  the  Salient  du  Feys, 
France.  By  his  heroic  conduct  he  inspired  both  his 
own  men  and  the  men  of  our  ally  participating  in 
the  operation.  An  oak-leaf  cluster  is  awarded  Major 
Ross  for  the  following  acts  of  distinguished  service: 
The  courage,  resolution,  and  resource  of  Major  Ross 
as  battalion  commander  made  possible  the  success- 
ful capture  of  Hills  288,  242,  and  Cote  de  Chatillon, 
France,  October  14,  15  and  16,  1918,  which  was  ac- 
complished only  after  the  most  desperate  fighting 
through  wire  and  trenches  against  a  resolute  and  de- 
termined defense  involving  frequent  and  bitter 
counterattacks.  His  brilliant  and  determined  lea- 
dership was  an  example  and  inspiration  to  the  entire 
command.  Home  address,  Mrs.  L.  D.  Ross,  wife, 
605  Hammond  Street,  Red  Oak,  Iowa. 

ROSSUM,  HAAKON Corporal 

Company  G,  308th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Charlevaux,  France,  October 
3-7,  1918.  During  the  five  days  that  his  battalion 
was  cut  off  and  surrounded  by  the  enemy,  and 
throughout  these  five  days  of  hunger,  suffering,  and 
enemy  attacks,  Corporal  Rossum  commanded  an 
advanced  outpost,  in  a  position  exposed  to  each  hos- 
tile onslaught.  He  was  subjected  constantly  to  fire 
from  snipers,  machine-guns,  trench  mortars,  and 
hand  grenades.  By  his  high  courage,  personal  ex- 
ample and  inspiring  leadership,  he  defeated  all  at- 
tempts of  the  enemy  to  force  his  post  back,  and,  by 
so  doing,  aided  materially  in  the  defense  of  his  sec- 
tion of  the  line.  Home  address,  Mary  Rossum,  wife, 
251  Fifty-second  Street,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 


ROTE,  TOBIN  C.  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
357th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Fey-en-Haye,  France,  September  12, 
1918.  Lieutenant  Rote  displayed  daring  in  rushing 
machine-gun  emplacements  in  the  path  of  his 
platoon.  Single-handed  he  captured  crews  and 
emplacements  of  enemy  machine  guns.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Josephine  C.  Rote,  mother,  116  East 
Cypress  Street,  San  Antonio,  Texas 

ROTHWELL,  ROBERT  ....  Corporal 
Battery  F,  10th  Field  Artillery.  For  extraor- 
dinary heroism  in  action  near  Graves  Farm,  France, 
July  15,  1918.  Responding  to  a  call  for  volunteers, 
Rothwell,  with  eight  other  soldiers,  manned  two 
guns  of  a  French  battery  which  had  been  deserted 
by  the  French  during  the  unprecedented  fire  after 
many  casualties  had  been  inflicted  on  their  forces. 
For  two  hours  he  remained  at  his  post  and  poured 
an  effective  fire  into  the  ranks  of  the  enemy.  Home 
address,  Thomas  Rothwell,  father,  2  Chapman 
Street,  Bolten,  Lancashire,  England. 

ROUNDS,  CHARLES  D Corporal 

Company  M,  60th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  San  De  Laveline  and  Clery 
Legrande,  France,  June  29,  1918,  and  October  28, 
1918.  On  June  29  Corporal  Rounds  was  driven  out 
of  his  post  by  hand  grenades  and  machine-gun  fire. 
After  the  grenades  had  exploded,  he  reentered  his 
post  under  machine-gun  fire  and  drove  the  German 
gunners  away  with  his  automatic  rifle.  On  October 
28  he  located  several  machine-gun  nests  and  a  bat- 
tery of  field  artillery  and  returned  with  information 
which  made  it  possible  to  destroy  them.  Home  ad- 
dredd,  Fred  Rounds,  father,  Witherbee,  N.  Y. 

ROUNDS,  HAROLD  E Private 

C9mpany  L,  101st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Vaux,  France,  July  20,  1918. 
Private  Rounds,  Corporal  Austin  J.  Kelley,  and  Pri- 
vate John  J.  Grady  penetrated  the  enemy's  lines  in 
the  face  of  machine-gun  fire,  captured  a  machine- 
gun  and  its  crew,  and  returned  with  valuable  infor- 
mation concerning  the  enemy's  positions.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Ethel  Rounds,  mother,  247  Ferry  Street, 
Maiden,  Mass. 

ROUSCH,  JOSEPH  R Private 

103d  Ambulance  Company,  101st  Sanitary  Train. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  north  of  Cha- 
teau-Thierry, France,  July  18,  1918.  While  assist- 
ing a  wounded  infantry  soldier  under  heavy  shell  fire 
he  was  severely  wounded  in  the  face.  Although  his 
injury  was  more  serious  than  that  of  the  man  whom 
he  was  attending,  he  carried  the  latter  to  an  aid  sta- 
tion, after  which  he  voluntarily  returned  and  assist- 
ed in  first-aid  work,  inspiring  his  comrades  by  his  ex- 
ample. Home  address,  Manis  Rousch,  father,  Dra- 
per, S.  D. 

ROUSSEL,  JEAN  .  .  Cavalier  (First  Class) 
3d  Company,  12th  R.  C.  P.,  French  Army.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  St.  Mihiel, 
France,  September  12,  13,  1918.  While  engaged  on 
liaison  duty  with  his  platoon  in  the  front  line,  Cava- 
lier Roussel  displayed  remarkable  daring  in  an  en- 
counter with  ten  of  the  enemy.  After  seizing  a  rifle 
from  the  hands  of  one  of  them,  he  succeeded  in  dis- 
arming the  others  and  brought  them  to  our  lines. 

ROWAN,  CHARLES  R.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  110th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Apremont,  France,  Septem- 
ber 29,  1918.  Being  familiar  with  the  ground  over 
which  an  attack  was  to  be  made,  he  volunteered  to 
leave  his  own  company  in  the  reserve  and  lead  an- 
other company  which  was  without  officers.  The 
enemy  attacked  before  our  own  operations  were  be- 
gun, and  he  was  wounded  by  a  machine-gun  bullet. 


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Exemplifying  in  the  highest  degree  the  spirit  of  self- 
sacrifice  and  devotion  to  duty,  he  remained  with  his 
command  for  an  hour  and  a  half  until  the  hostile  at- 
tack was  repulsed.  He  has  since  died  from  the 
wounds  received  in  this  engagement.  Next  of  kin, 
Mrs.  Richard  M.  Rowan,  mother,  Altoona,  Pa. 

ROWAN,  HOBART  P Corporal 

Company  A,  116th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Samogneux,  France,  October 
9,  1918.  After  being  painfully  wounded  this  soldier 
continued  to  lead  his  squad  against  a  machine-gun 
and  silenced  it,  thereby  saving  his  company  many 
casualties.  Home  address,  Mrs.  C.  O.  Rowan, 
Greenville,  Va. 

ROWAN,  PAUL  C First  Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  D,  61st  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  at  Cunel,  France,  Oc- 
tober 14,  1918.  In  the  absence  of  a  commissioned 
officer,  and  under  heavy  shell  and  machine-gun  fire, 
Sergeant  Rowan  succeeded  in  reorganizing  the  units 
of  his  command,  and  by  his  fearless  example  greatly 
increased  the  morale  of  his  company.  He  success- 
fully led  them  to  the  attack  until  he  was  killed  by 
shell  fire.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Clara  Oxford,  mother, 
Elizabethtown,  111. 

ROWBOTTOM,  RAYMOND  G.  .  .  Corporal 
Company  E,  lllth  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Fismette,  France,  August  12, 
1918.  With  an  automatic  rifle  team,  he  occupied  a 
house  in  an  advanced  position  west  of  Fismette,  on 
the  night  of  August  12,  the  loss  of  which  would  have 
jeopardized  his  company's  position  and  hindered  the 
military  operations  then  taking  place.  The  enemy 
shot  a  flare  into  the  house,  setting  fire  to  it,  but  Cor- 
poral Rowbottom  and  a  companion,  under  machine- 
gun  and  sniper  fire  in  a  brilliantly  lighted  room,  ex- 
tinguished the  flames.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Nancy 
Sold,  630  Center  Street,  Pittsburgh,  Pa. 

ROWE,  GEORGE Sergeant 

Company  I,  107th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ronssoy,  France,  September 
29,  1918.  Although  seriously  wounded,  Sergeant 
Rowe  continued  to  lead  his  platoon  in  operations 
against  the  Hindenburg  line,  refusing  to  be  evacuat- 
ed, until  ordered  to  the  rear  by  his  commanding 
officer.  Home  address,  Mrs.  William  H.  Rowe, 
mother,  Ossining,  N.  Y. 

ROWE,  GUY  I Major 

Infantry.  Fourteen  and  a  half  hours  on  July  15, 
1918,  he  held  his  battalion  in  an  advanced  and  ex- 
posed position  on  the  Marne,  east  of  Chateau- 
Thierry,  France,  although  violently  and  persistently 
attacked  on  his  front  and  on  both  flanks  by  greatly 
superior  enemy  forces.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Kath- 
erine  C.  Rowe,  wife,  3712  Park  Boulevard,  San 
Diego,  Cal. 

ROWLEY,  JOSEPH  C Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  M,  311th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Grand-Pr6, 
France,  October  25,  1918.  Assisting  his  company 
commander  in  organizing  positions  and  liaison,  Ser- 
geant Rowley  showed  great  bravery  and  devotion  to 
duty.  Although  wounded  in  the  first  combat  with 
the  enemy,  he  continued  with  his  work,  declining  to 
be  evacuated.  While  patrolling  between  outposts 
he  was  killed.  Next  of  kin,  Stultz  Rowley,  father, 
Port  Norris,  N.  J. 

ROY,  JOHN  W Bugler 

Company  H,  104th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  the  Belleau  Woods,  France, 
July  18  and  19, 1918.  He  displayed  notable  bravery 
in  delivering  messages  through  violent  shell  fire. 
At  one  time,  after  three  other  runners  had  been 
killed  and  a  fourth  wounded,  he  passed  over  the 


same  route,  undaunted,  to  carry  a  message  vitally 
necessary  to  the  successful  operation  of  his  com- 
pany. Home  address,  Mrs.  Josephine  Roy,  mother, 
117  Southgate  Street,  Worcester,  Mass. 

ROYSTER,  THOMAS  H.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Medical  Corps,  30th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Crezancy,  France,  July  15, 
1918.  When  casualties  during  offensive  of  July  15 
had  become  so  great  that  it  was  necessary  to  work  in 
the  open,  Lieutenant  Royster  exposed  himself  to  the 
severe  fire  for  ten  hours,  dressing  and  caring  for  the 
wounded.  Home  address,  G.  B.  Royster,  father, 
Virgilina,  Va. 

ROZELLA,  GEORGE  F.,  Jr.  Lieutenant  Colonel 
22d  Infantry.  For  three  days  near  Cantigny, 
France,  May  28-30,  1918,  he  withstood  German  as- 
saults under  intense  bombardment,  heroically  expos- 
ing himself  to  fire  constantly  in  order  to  command 
his  battalion  effectively,  and  although  his  command 
lost  half  its  officers  and  30  per  cent  of  its  men,  he 
held  his  position  and  prevented  a  break  in  the  line  at 
that  point.  Home  address,  Miss  Carrie  Rozella, 
sister,  3417  Wendelken  Avenue,  Dallas,  Texas. 

RUANE,  EDWARD  T.  .  .  .  First  Sergeant 
Deceased.  Company  B,  105th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  east  of  Ronssoy, 
France,  September  29,  1918.  During  the  operations 
against  the  Hindenburg  line  Sergeant  Ruane,  with 
an  officer  and  two  other  sergeants,  occupied  an  out- 
post position  in  advance  of  the  line,  which  was  at- 
tacked by  a  superior  force  of  the  enemy.  Sergeant 
Ruane  assisted  in  repulsing  this  attack  and  in  killing 
ten  Germans,  capturing  five,  and  driving  off  the 
others.  The  bravery  and  determination  displayed 
by  this  group  was  an  inspiration  to  all  who  wit- 
"  it.  Next  of  kin,  John  Ruane,  father,  74 


Lancaster  Street,  Cohoes,  N.  Y. 

RUANE,  MICHAEL Private 

Company  C,  165th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Villers-sur-Fere,  Aisne, 
France,  July  31,  1918.  Private  Ruane  went  to  the 
rescue  of  two  wounded  men  over  ground  so  swept 
by  machine-gun  fire  that  two  men  had  been  killed 
and  one  wounded  previously  in  the  attempt;  and 
succeeded  in  carrying  the  two  wounded  men  safely 
to  shelter.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary  Monahan, 
sister,  1111  Southern  Boulevard,  Bronx,  New  York 
City. 

RUBEL,  ALBERT  C Captain 

304th  Engineers.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Montfaucon,  France,  September  26, 
1918.  While  reconnoitering  to  locate  the  Avocourt- 
Malancourt  Road  he  was  held  up  by  an  enemy  ma- 
chine-gun on  the  parapet  of  a  trench  running  para- 
llel to  the  road.  He  proceeded  ahead  of  two  men 
of  his  platoon  and  personally  disposed  of  two  Ger- 
man gunners.  Home  address,  Mrs.  N.  W.  Rubel, 
mother,  421  North  Broadway,  Greensburg,  Ind. 

RUCKER,  EDWARD  WILLIAM     .     .      . 

First  Lieutenant 

27th  Aero  Squadron,  Signal  Corps.  Outnumber- 
ed and  handicapped  by  his  presence  far  behind  the 
German  lines,  he  and  three  flying  companions 
fought  brilliantly  a  large  group  of  enemy  planes, 
bringing  down  or  putting  to  flight  all  in  the  attack- 
ing party,  while  performing  an  important  mission 
near  Luneville,  France,  on  June  13,  1918.  Home 
address,  N.  W.  Rucker,  father,  Fayette,  Mo. 

RUDDOCK,  ALEXANDER  L.  Supply  Sergeant 
Deceased.  Company  M,  60th  infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Bois-de-Juvigny, 
France,  October  12,  1918.  Having  been  left  behind 
to  care  for  the  equipment  of  the  company,  and,  see- 
ing the  difficult  position  in  which  the  company  had 


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been  placed  and  noticing  that  a  large  number  of  his 
comrades  were  being  evacuated  because  of  wounds, 
Sergeant  Ruddock  joined  the  company  and  assisted 
in  pushing  the  advance  to  its  objective.  He  re- 
mained until  the  remnants  of  the  command  had 
been  ordered  back  out  of  range  of  friendly  artillery. 
He  was  mortally  wounded  on  November  10,  1918, 
after  routing  out  two  machine-gun  nests.  Next  of 
kin,  Alexander  M.  Ruddock,  father,  433  East  Elev- 
enth Street,  Chester,  Pa. 

RUDOLPH,  EDWARD  W Private 

Headquarters  Company,  30th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Mezy,  France, 
July  15,  1918.  Private  Rudolph  successfully  car- 
ried messages  through  terrific  artillery  and  machine- 
gun  fire  and  was  twice  wounded  while  performing 
the  mission.  Home  address,  Mrs.  E.  W.  Rudolph, 
wife,  328  Fulton  Street,  Carthage,  Mo. 

RUDOLPH,  MARTIN  C Captain 

llth  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  at  Vi6ville-en-Haye,  France,  September  12, 
1918,  and  near  Cunel,  France,  October  21,  1918. 
When  an  enemy  machine  gun  suddenly  opened 
fire  on  his  company  Captain  Rudolph  signaled  the 
platoon  on  his  right  to  execute  a  flanking  move- 
ment, while  he  advanced  alone  toward  the  gun.  He 
killed  the  enemy  gunner  with  his  pistol  and  captured 
the  remainder  of  the  crew.  He  then  ordered  the 
captured  gun  carried  along  in  the  advance,  and  200 
yards  farther  used  it  successfully  in  silencing  another 
enemy  machine  gun  which  was  holding  up  his 
company.  Captain  Rudolph  was  severely  wounded 
by  a  hand  grenade  on  October  21,  but  refused  to  go 
to  the  rear,  and  remained  with  his  company  for  12 
hours,  inspiring  his  men  to  hold  an  important  posi- 
tion against  a  superior  force  of  the  enemy.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Vivian  P.  Rudolph,  86  Smith  Street, 
Charleston,  S.  C. 

RUE,  LAWRENCE  E Sergeant 

Company  E,  132d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Consenvoye,  France,  Octo- 
ber 9,  1918.  Sergeant  Rue  had  led  his  platoon  to  its 
objective,  when  orders  were  received  to  shift  the  line 
in  preparation  for  a  hostile  counterattack.  He 
thereupon  opened  fire  with  an  automatic  rifle  and 
remained  behind,  under  heavy  artillery  and  ma- 
chine-gun fire  until  the  last  man  of  his  platoon  had 
reached  the  newly  designated  line.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Cora  Sponagle,  3917-A  Flad  Avenue,  St. 
Louis,  Mo. 

RUHL,  GEORGE  E Private 

Company  A,  1 10th  Machine-Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  Con- 
senvoye, France,  October  23,  1918.  Under  a  heavy 
artillery  barrage  sheltered  a  wounded  comrade. 
Home  address,  William  Ruhl,  father,  305  North 
Center  Street,  Cumberland,  Md. 

RULAND,  HENRY  F Private 

Ambulance  Company  No.  357,  315th  Sanitary 
Train.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Vilcey-sur-Trey,  France,  September  12, 1918.  With 
another  soldier,  Private  Ruland  left  the  shelter  of 
a  wood  and  went  forward  to  rescue  a  soldier  who 
had  fallen  wounded  on  a  hill  under  constant  machine- 
gun  and  shell  fire.  While  they  were  carrying  him 
back  on  a  litter  he  was  again  wounded  and  the 
litter  was  struck  twice  by  machine-gun  bullets,  but 
they  suceeded  in  carrying  him  back  to  safety, 
thereby  saving  his  life.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Emma 
Ruland,  Brenham,  Texas. 

RULE,  EDGAR  J Sergeant 

Headquarters  Company,  10th  Field  Artillery. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Courboin, 
France,  July  14-15,  1918.  Sergeant  Rule,  who  was 
of  a  telephone  detail,  fearlessly  repaired  lines  under 
heavy  fire  of  gas  and  high-explosive  shells  until  the 


lines  were  cut  beyond  repair,  when  he  volunteered 
and  carried  messages  through  the  bombardment. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary  E.  Rule,  mother,  1416 
Marshall  Street,  Boone,  Iowa. 

RUMBERGER,  HAROLD  P.  ...  Private 
Company  B,  316th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  Montfaucon,  France, 
September  26,  1918.  Failing  to  reduce  a  machine- 
gun  nest  with  his  rifle,  he  returned,  procured  an 
automatic  rifle,  attacked  the  nest  the  second  time, 
and  successfully  reduced  it.  Home  address,  G.  E. 
Rumberger,  father,  21  West  Third  Street,  Waynes- 
boro,  Pa. 

RUMMELL,  LESLIE  J.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Air  Service,  93d  Aero  Squadron.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  in  the  region  of  Mosery, 
France,  September  29,  1918.  Lieutenant  Rummell, 
leading  a  patrol  of  three  planes,  sighted  an  enemy 
biplane  which  was  protected  by  seven  machines 
(Fokker  type).  Despite  the  tremendous  odds,  he 
led  his  patrol  to  the  attack  and  destroyed  the  Di 
Nash  plane.  By  his  superior  maneuvering  and 
leadership,  four  more  of  the  enemy  planes  were  des- 
troyed and  the  remaining  three  retired.  Home  ad- 
dress, Alfred  T.  Rummell,  brother,  Pennington  and 
Johnson  Streets,  Newark,  N.  J. 

RUNDQUIST,  OSCAR  A Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  I,  126th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Romagne, 
France,  October  9,  1918.  Though  mortally  wound- 
ed early  in  the  assault,  he  continued  to  lead  his  men 
in  an  attack  on  German  machine-gun  nests  that 
were  holding  up  the  advance  of  the  American  troops. 
With  marked  coolness  and  bravery,  he  encouraged 
his  men  until  the  objective  had  been  reached, 
shortly  after  which  he  fell  dead  from  loss  of  blood. 
Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Olaf  Rundquist,  mother,  1017 
Fourth  Avenue,  Big  Rapids,  Mich. 

RUNNELLS,  ERNEST  P Private 

101st  Ambulance  Company,  26th  Division.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  at  Wadonville, 
France,  September  25,  1918.  He  assisted  in  estab- 
lishing a  dressing  station  in  a  dugout  in  an  advanced 
position.  When  it  was  destroyed  by  a  shell  he 
worked  unceasingly  in  the  open  under  fire  from  en- 
emy machine-guns  and  snipers,  caring  for  the 
wounded.  He  remained  at  his  post  for  several 
hours  after  his  station  had  been  ordered  closed, 
permitting  neither  his  o*"n  exhaustion  nor  the  en- 
emy fire  to  deter  him  from  aiding  the  wounded. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Clara  F.  Runnells,  6  Lyndon 
Street,  Concord.  N.  H. 

RUNNING,  TILMER  A.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  114th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Verdun,  France,  Oct9ber  12, 
1918.  While  advancing  on  an  enemy  position,  un- 
der direct  machine-gun  fire,  Lieutenant  Running 
was  seriously  wounded,  but  remained  with  his  pla- 
toon until  he  died.  Next  of  kin,  H.  Running,  father, 
Viroqua,  Wis. 

RUPPEL,  WILLIAM Sergeant 

Company  D,  6th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Fontaine,  France,  November 
8,  1918.  While  in  command  of  a  flank  platoon  of 
the  battalion,  Sergeant  Ruppel  overcame  three  en- 
emy machine-gun  groups,  and  personally  led  the 
flanking  patrols  when  his  platoon  was  held  up  by 
enemy  machine-gun  fire.  Home  address,  Louis 
Ruppel,  father,  Caldwell,  Ohio. 

RUSSELL,  THOMAS  N 

Pharmacist's  Mate  (Second  Class) 

U.  S.  N.,  attached  to  2d  Battalion,  5th  Regiment, 

U.  S.  M.  C.     For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action 

near  Blanc  Mont  Ridge,  France,  October  4,  1918. 


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Pharmacist's  Mate  Russell  gave  proof  of  remarkable 
courage  and  disregard  for  personal  safety  by  remain- 
ing at  his  post  for  three  days  under  heavy  shell  fire 
rendering  first  aid  to  the  wounded,  even  when  his 
dressing  station  was  hit  by  a  large  shell.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Maude  E.  Russell,  mother,  Long  Beach, 
Cal. 

RUST,  ALBERT  L.  .  .  .  Master  Engineer 
Company  D,  105th  Engineers.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Bellicourt,  France,  September 
29,  1918.  He  commanded  a  platoon  of  engineers, 
following  the  first  wave  of  the  infantry  for  the  pur- 
pose of  clearing  a  road  for  the  artillery.  Under 
heavy  shell  and  machine-gun  fire,  he  directed  the 
work  with  exceptional  ability,  at  one  time  leading 
his  platoon  in  advance  of  the  infantry.  By  organiz- 
ing covering  parties  and  utilizing  two  automatic 
riflemen,  who  had  become  separated  from  their  own 
unit,  he  kept  his  platoon  intact,  capturing  35  pris- 
oners and  cleaning  out  three  machine-gun  nests  in 
the  course  of  his  operations.  While  making  a  recon- 
naissance ahead  of  his  platoon  he  personally  took 
nine  Germans,  after  wounding  their  officer.  As  a 
result  of  his  skillful  leadership  and  gallant  conduct 
his  mission  was  successfully  carried  out.  Home  ad- 
dress, D.  L.  Rust,  father,  Morganton,  N.  C. 

RUTHERFORD,  JAMES  E.  Private  (First  Class) 
Machine-Gun  Company,  325th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  St.  Juvin, 
France,  October  12,  1918.  At  a  critical  moment 
during  a  hostile  counterattack,  Private  Ruther- 
ford single-handed  mounted  a  machine-gun,  under 
heavy  enemy  fire,  and  operated  it  at  close  range 
against  the  advancing  enemy,  repulsing  the  coun- 
terattack by  his  bravery.  Home  address,  Edward 
Rutherford,  father,  Somerville,  Mass. 

RYAN,  FRANK  W Private 

Headquarters  Company,  122d  Field  Artillery. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Nouart, 
France,  November  1-9,  1918.  Maintaining  a  tele- 
phone line  three  kilometers  long  over  a  period  of 
eight  days,  Private  Ryan  was  under  a  terrific  bom- 
bardment during  the  whole  period,  keeping  commu- 
nication under  circumstances  which  called  for  the 
greatest  courage  and  determination.  He  had  no  re- 
lief, and  was  at  one  time  without  rations  for  48 
hours.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Julia  Ryan,  mother, 
1212  Eddy  Street,  Chicago,  111. 

RYAN,  JOHN  E Corporal 

Company  S,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne, 
France,  October  4,  1918.  Corporal  Ryan  requested 
and  obtained  permission  to  lead  his  company's  ad- 
vance. In  performing  this  task,  and  providing  for 
the  safety  of  his  men,  Corporal  Ryan  fell,  wounded 
through  the  leg.  Home  address,  Josephine  Ryan, 
mother,  1612  Avenue  L,  Galveston,  Texas. 

RYAN,  OSCAR  H Corporal 

Company  K,  9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Faubourg,  France,  November 
8,  1918,  and  at  Villemontry,  France,  November  10, 
1918.  On  November  8  Corporal  Ryan  went  on  a 
patrol  through  heavy  machine-gun  and  artillery  fire 
and  returned  with  valuable  information  of  the  en- 
emy. ^  On  November  10  he  remained  on  post  in  a 
building  after  half  of  it  had  been  demolished  by  shell 
fire  and  after  being  relieved  of  this  duty  helped  to 
dig  men  from  the  d6bris  of  other  houses  which  had 
been  destroyed  by  the  shells.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Mabel  E.  Ryan,  wife,  1201  South  Main  Street,  Fort 
Worth,  Texas. 

RYAN,  RICHARD  J Captain 

165th  Infantry.  Three  times  wounded  on  July 
28,  1918,  in  the  attack  across  the  River  Ourcq,  near 
Villers-sur-Fere,  France,  and  up  the  heights  beyond, 


in  which  he  led  his  company  forward  in  the  face 
of  extremely  heavy  fire  from  machine-guns  and  ar- 
tillery, he  refused  to  be  evacuated  and  remained 
with  his  company  until  it  was  withdrawn.  They 
reached  their  objectives  and  made  their  stand  be- 
cause of  his  fine  spirit  and  unflinching  determina- 
tion. Home  address,  M.  C.  Mitchell,  Watertown, 
N.Y. 

RYAN,  THOMAS  A Private 

Deceased.  Company  D,  101st  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Epieds,  France, 
July  23,  1918.  Private  Ryan,  Sergeant  Simeon  L. 
Nickerson,  and  Corporal  M.  J.  O'Connell  volun- 
teered to  cross  an  open  field  in  front  of  their  com- 
pany in  order  to  ascertain  the  location  of  enemy  ma- 
chine-guns. While  engaged  in  this  courageous  en- 
terprise they  were  shot  and  killed.  The  heroic  self- 
sacrifice  of  these  three  men  saved  the  lives  of  many 
of  their  comrades,  who  would  have  been  killed  had 
the  company  attempted  to  make  the  advance  as  a 
whole.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Mary  Ryan,  mother,  75 
East  Brookline  Street,  Boston,  Mass. 

RYAN,  WILLIAM  ....  First  Lieutenant 
38th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Romagne,  France,  October  9,  1918.  Being 
severely  wounded,  Lieutenant  Ryan  led  his  platoon 
through  heavy  shell  and  machine-gun  fire,  holding 
his  command  intact  and  capturing  or  destroying 
several  machine-guns.  Home  address,  Miss  Mona 
D.  Ryan,  sister,  Wathena,  Kan. 

RYANS,  ROBERT Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  A,  102d  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  at  Marcheville, 
France,  September  26,  1918.  Sergeant  Ryans  was 
in  command  of  a  platoon  advancing  under  heavy  ar- 
tillery bombardment,  machine-gun  and  rifle  fire. 
Though  severely  wounded,  he  continued  to  lead  his 
platoon,  pushing  on  with  his  men  until  he  was  killed. 
Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Robert  M.  Ryans,  11  Shorey 
Street,  Lynn,  Mass. 

RYMAN,  HERBERT  D Captain 

Deceased.  107th  Field  Artillery.  For  extraor- 
dinary heroism  in  action  near  St.  Gilles,  France, 
August  17,  1918.  While  administering  first  aid  to  a 
wounded  soldier,  he  was  himself  mortally  wounded. 
Refusing  aid,  he  assisted  in  rendering  and  directing 
the  treatment  of  three  other  soldiers.  Though 
weakened  by  loss  of  blood,  he  showed  utter  disregard 
for  his  personal  danger,  refusing  to  accept  treatment 
until  the  other  wounded  had  been  cared  for.  Next 
of  kin,  Mrs.  Cora  Belle  Ryman,  wife,  Mount 
Pulaski,  111. 

RYMER,  CHARLES  B Bugler 

Company  F,  138th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Very,  France,  September  26, 
1918.  Bugler  Rymer  was  a  member  of  a  liaison 
group  who  worked  their  way  1,000  yards  in  advance 
of  their  first  wave.  Surrounded  by  machine-gun 
fire,  they  were  forced  to  take  refuge  in  a  trench. 
Bugler  Rymer  worked  his  way  along  the  trench  to  a 
clump  of  woods,  where  he  captured  a  German  officer 
alone.  Assisted  by  two  other  soldiers,  he  later  killed 
an  enemy  machine-gunner,  and  took  23  prisoners. 
Home  address,  Robert  L.  Rymer,  father,  4914  Page 
Avenue,  St.  Louis,  Mo. 

RYPKEMA,  HANNES Sergeant 

Company  A,  320th  Machine-Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  St.  Juvin, 
France,  October  14,  1918.  He  went  in  advance  of 
his  section  and,  unassisted,  captured  and  sent  to  the 
the  rear  13  German  prisoners.  With  the  aid  of  two 
infantrymen  he  later  captured  28  more  prisoners 
under  heavy  artillery  and  machine-gun  fire.  When 
his  platoon  commander  had  been  killed  and  more 
than  three-fourths  of  his  platoon  had  become  cas- 


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ualties,  he  reorganized  the  remainder  of  the  platoon 
and  continued  the  attack.  Home  address,  Reed 
Rypkema,  father,  R.  F.  D.  1,  Sandstone,  Minn. 

SACK,  WILLIAM  ....  First  Sergeant 
Company  I,  126th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Romagne,  France,  October  9, 
1918.  Assuming  command  of  his  company  after  all 
the  officers  had  become  casualties,  Sergeant  Sack 
skillfully  maneuvered  it  in  an  attack  on  enemy  ma- 
chine-gun nests,  which  were  hindering  the  advance. 
He  was  severely  wounded  early  in  the  engagement, 
but  he  continued  to  lead  and  encourage  his  men  un- 
til he  received  a  second  wound,  which  rendered  him 
a  cripple  for  life.  Home  address,  Big  Rapids,  Mich. 

SACKETT,  DAYTON  S.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
f  26th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Soissons,  France,  July  22,  near  St.  Mihiel, 
France,  September  12-15,  near  Hill  212,  France, 
October  9,  1918.  On  July  22  Lieutenant  Sackett 
continued  in  the  fight  until  he  had  taken  and  con- 
solidated the  objective  assigned  him,  despite  the  fact 
that  he  was  wounded  early  in  the  action.  On  Sep- 
tember 12  he  was  wounded  in  the  first  day's  fight- 
ing, but  continued  to  command  his  company,  refus- 
ing to  be  evacuated  until  the  corps  objective  was 
reached.  On  October  9  he  fearlessly  walked  across 
an  open  space  before  allowing  his  troops  to  cross,  to 
ascertain  whether  or  not  it  was  subjected  to  enemy 
fire.  He  was  seriously  wounded  while  on  this  mis- 
sion. Home  address,  D.  C.  Sackett,  father,  Green- 
field, Tenn. 

SADLER,  GEORGE  W.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Chaplain,  30th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Cunel,  France,  October  9-16, 
1918.  Throughout  this  period  Chaplain  Sadler,  re- 
gardless of  his  personal  safety,  gave  first  aid  and  as- 
sisted in  the  evacuation  of  the  wounded  from  the 
field  under  heavy  machine-gun  and  shell  fire  and 
gas.  Home  address,  W.  B.  Sadler,  father,  Lane 
View,  Va. 

SAGER,  GAILH Corporal 

Deceased.  Company  D,  108th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Ronssoy,  France, 
September  29,  1918.  Upon  being  wounded  in  the 
hand,  he  bandaged  the  wound  himself  and  immed- 
iately returned  to  the  firing  line.  He  then  picked  up 
an  automatic  rifle,  and,  advancing  alone  toward 
machine-gun  nests  which  were  holding  up  his  com- 
pany, was  killed  after  proceeding  only  a  short  dis- 
tance. Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  G.  H.  Sager,  wife,  Buf- 
falo, N.  Y. 

ST.  GEORGE,  EMERY  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
30th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Crezancy,  France,  July  15,  1918.  On  duty 
as  assistant  regimental  signal  officer,  Lieutenant  St. 
George  continually  exposed  himself  during  the  terri- 
fic enemy  bombardment  preceding  the  attack  of  July 
15  repairing  wires  and  endeavoring  to  keep  the  lines 
in  operation.  Home  address,  Mrs.  F.  L.  St.  George, 
mother,  30  Pleasant  Street,  Plymouth,  Mass. 

ST.  GEORGE,  RAYMOND  ....  Private 
Deceased.  Company  G,  101st  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  Warville, 
France,  October  2,  1918.  In  the  performance  of  his 
duties  as  scout,  Private  St.  George  displayed  unus- 
ual courage  in  locating  and  charging  machine-gun 
nests.  After  being  mortally  wounded,  he  insisted 
that  those  who  stopped  to  aid  him  continue  their  ad- 
vance to  capture  nests.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  St. 
George,  mother,  Beacon  Street,  Worcester,  Mass. 

ST.  JAMES,  LEONARD    .    Private  (First  Class) 

Company  I,  125th  Infantry.    For  extraordinary 

heroisnc  in  action  near  Romagne.  France,  October  9, 

1918.    Private  St.  James  repeatedly  crossed  an  open 


area  500  meters  wide  under  intense  machine-gun  fire 
in  carrying  messages  to  battalion  headquarters.  On 
one  of  his  trips  he  came  upon  a  wounded  soldier, 
whom  he  took  to  the  aid  station,  after  administer- 
ing first  aid  to  him.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Vina  St. 
James,  mother,  1303  North  Adams  Street,  Bay  City, 
Mich. 


SAKRISON,  ROY  H. 


First  Lieutenant 


Infantry.  Headquarters,  18th  Division.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Nantillois, 
France,  October  4,  1918.  Lieutenant  Sakriston, 
with  a  group  of  observers  and  signalmen,  was  in 
charge  of  the  forward  observation  post.  When  the 
infantry  advanced  he  followed  closely  with  his  tel- 
ephone lines  and  established  another  post  on  Hill 
274.  Though  he  was  several  times  buried  by  burst- 
ing shells,  Lieutenant  Sakrison  continued  to  make 
reports  over  the  telephone  until  he  was  seriously 
wounded.  After  walking  to  a  dressing  station  and 
securing  first  aid  he  returned  to  his  post  through 
heavy  shell  fire  and  continued  to  transmit  important 
information  for  three  hours  until  relieved.  Home 
address.  John  R.  Sakrison.  father.  Deer  Park.  Wis. 

SALE,  LARRY  L Private 

Company  D,  16th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  the  Argonne  Forest,  France, 
October  9,  1918.  After  all  the  platoon  runners  had 
been  killed  or  wounded,  he  volunteered  and  carried 
an  important  message  through  heavy  machine-gun 
and  artillery  barrage.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Emma 
Sale,  mother,  Haynesville,  La. 

SALIK,  ALEXANDER Sergeant 

Company  K,  120th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Juvigny,  north  of  Soissons, 
France,  August  28, 1918.  Sergeant  Salik,  regardless 
of _wounds  and  of  mustard  gas  burns  previously  re- 
ceived, rejoined  and  advanced  with  his  company  in 
the  attack,  and  assisted  in  reforming  a  platoon  after 
it  had  suffered  severe  casualties.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Pelagia  Salik,  mother,  563  Harlow  Avenue, 
Grand  Rapids,  Mich. 

SAMPLE,  FRANK  J Private 

Company  I,  310th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Grand-Pr6,  France,  Novem- 
ber 1, 1918.  Under  heavy  machine-gun  fire,  Private 
Sample,  a  battalion  runner,  volunteered  to  carry  an 
important  message  to  a  detachment  on  the  extreme 
flank  after  seeing  two  runners  killed  by  machine-gun 
fire  while  endeavoring  to  delivery  the  same  message. 
He  was  successful  in  his  mission.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Lottie  Sample,  mother,  400  Caroline  Street, 
Rochester,  N.  Y. 

SANBORN,  JOSEPH  B Colonel 

131st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Gressaire,  France,  August  9,  1918.  Im- 
mediately after  a  forced  march  of  25  miles,  Colonel 
Sanborn's  regiment  was  ordered  into  a  critical  en- 
gagement. Hurrying  to  the  front  he  personally  led 
his  forces  through  a  heavy  and  concentrated  shell 
fire,  and  started  the  attack  at  the  exact  allotted 
time.  After  launching  his  attack  he  established  his 
post  of  command  in  a  shell  hole  and  directed  the  bat- 
tle to  a  successful  termination.  The  courage  and 
fearlessness  of  Colonel  Sanborn,  despite  his  ad- 
vanced age  of  62  years,  were  remarkable  to  all  under 
his  command.  Home  address,  Springfield  111. 

SANDBURG,  CHARLES  A Captain 

C9mpany  E,  108th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Souplet,  France,  October 
17, 1918.  After  having  been  wounded,  he  continued 
to  advance  with  his  command  until  ordered  to  leave 
the  field  by  his  regimental  commander.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Charles  A.  Sandburg,  wife,  87  Prather 
Avenue,  Jamestown,  N.  Y. 


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SANDERFER,  PAUL  C Sergeant 

Company  M,  119th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Souplet,  France,  October 
10,  1918.  He  showed  exceptional  devotion  to  duty 
and  bravery  during  the  attack  of  October  9-10. 
Although  wounded  by  enemy  machine-gun  fire,  he 
continued  to  lead  his  platoon  forward  until  he  fell 
from  weakness  caused  by  loss  of  blood.  He  even 
then  continued  to  advance  by  crawling  until  his 
strength  entirely  failed  him.  Home  address, 
William  G.  Sanderfer,  father,  Trenton,  Tenn. 

SANDERS,     JOSEPH     D Corporal 

Company  D,  2d  Engineers.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Chateau-Thierry,  France, 
June  3  and  13,  1918.  In  command  of  an  important 
outpost,  Corporal  Sanders  exposed  himself  to  rifle 
and  shell  fire  to  better  observe  the  movements  of 
the  enemy.  He  was  knocked  unconscious  by  shell 
burst,  but  returned  to  his  post  immediately  upon 
regaining  consciousness.  On  June  13  he  carried  a 
wounded  officer  through  an  intense  barrage  to  a 
dressing  station.  Home  address,  John  B.  Sanders, 
father,  Pine  Bluff,  Ark. 

SANDERS,  PLEAS Sergeant 

Company  F,  39th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  un  action  near  Cunel,  France,  October  10, 
1918.  Sergeant  Sanders  attacked  an  enemy  strong 
point  covered  by  machine-gun  fire.  Although 
severely  wounded,  he  continued  to  direct  his  pla- 
toon from  a  shell  hole  until  the  objective  was  reach- 
ed. Home  address,  Edward  D.  Sanders,  father, 
Brownsville,  Ky. 

SANDERSON,  EARL  H Corporal 

Company  F,  102d  Infantry.  He  was  a  member  of 
a  working  party  on  the  night  of  February  28,  1918, 
well  out  in  front  of  the  advance  post.  The  party 
encountered  a  violent  barrage  of  the  enemy,  which 
protected  enemy  assault  troops.  He  helped  to 
fight  off  the  German  troops  and  walked  back  and 
forth  under  the  enemy's  and  our  barrage  to  collect 
his  men.  When  he  heard  his  lieutenant  was  in 
trouble  he  walked  again  to  his  rescue  where  the 
barrage  had  at  first  overtaken  him.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Georgianna  Sanderson,  mother,  24  Kelley 
Street,  Worcester,  Mass. 

SANDMAN,  LEO  L Private 

Deceased.  Company  F,  353d  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  in  the  Bois  de 
Barricourt,  France,  November,  2,  1918.  Private 
Sandman,  with  a  comrade,  advanced  as  a  scout 
across  an  open  space  which  was  covered  by  heavy 
machine-gun  fire  from  the  enemy.  This  advance 
was  made  in  order  to  locate  the  position  of  the  en- 
emy machine-guns  and  draw  their  attention,  while 
the  rest  of  the  platoon  advanced  on  the  flanks. 
Private  Sandman  signalled  the  location  of  the  Ger- 
man guns  to  his  comrades;  and,  he  had  advanced 
more  than  200  yards  through  the  murderous  fire, 
when  he  was  killed.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Mina  Sand- 
man, mother,  General  Delivery,  Barrington,  111. 

SANFORD,  LUMAN  K.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Deceased.  Battery  F,  76th  Field  Artillery.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Chateau- 
Thierry,  France,  July  14-15,  1918.  During  a  heavy 
shelling  Private  Sanford  continued  to  repair 
broken  telephone  lines,  which  were  constantly  be- 
ing severed  by  shell  fire,  until  he  was  killed  by  an 
enemy  shell.  Next  of  kin,  Rev.  Luman  E.  Sanford, 
father,  119  Madison  Avenue,  Endicott,  N.  Y. 

SANTARSIERO,  GUISEPPE  .  .  .  Private 
Company  M,  311th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Grand-pre,  France,  October 
26,  1918.  Private  Santarsiero  rushed  ahead  of  his 
company  and  singlehanded  flanked  a  machine-gun 
nest,  which  was  causing  losses  to  his  company,  kil- 


ling the  gunners.     Home  address,  Nick  Santar- 
siero, father,  40  Anderson  Street,  Trenton,  N.  J. 

SANTINI,  PHILIPPE  ....  Lieutenant 
R.  I.  C.  French  Army.  For  repeated  acts  of 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  July  15-16,  October 
14,  and  November  9,  1918,  Argonne-Meuse.  On 
July  15-16,  Lieutenant  Santini  defended  a  strong- 
hold against  overwhelming  forces  of  the  enemy  for  a 
period  of  34  hours  until  assisted  by  reinforcements. 
On  October  14  under  coyer  of  a  fog  he  carried  on  a 
raid  against  an  enemy  picket  and,  without  loss,  he 
captured  14  prisoners  and  one  machine-gun.  On 
November  9,  after  being  severely  wounded,  he 
took  a  strong  enemy  position  after  a  severe  struggle 
and  also  captured  nine  prisoners  and  two  machine 
guns. 


SAPLIO,  SAM 


Private 


Company  G,  lllth  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Fismette,  France,  August 
10-12,  1918.  Without  fear  or  thought  for  his  per- 
sonal safety,  he  sought  out  enemy  snipers  posted  in 
trees  and  killed  a  number  of  them.  Later,  with 
Sergeant  John  W.  Thompson.he  attacked  an  enemy 
machine-gun  nest,  killed  the  crew,  and  turned  the 
gun  on  the  enemy,  operating  it  with  deadly  effect  on 
the  infantry  and  machine-gun  positions,  killing  the 
gun  crews  and  capturing  ten  machine-guns.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Angelo  Saplio,  wife,  Santa  Taza 
D'Arrive,  Messino,  Italy. 

SAPP,  AMBERS Private 

Deceased.  Headquarters  Company,  6th  Infan- 
try. For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Frapelle,  France,  August  17,  1918.  He  displayed 
great  coolness  and  courage  under  a  heavy  enemy 
barrage  when  he  unhesitatingly  went  forward  to 
destroy  enemy  wire  entanglements  and  continued 
this  extremely  hazardous  work  until  killed.  Next 
of  kin,  Rufus  Sapp,  brother,  Nepton,  Ky. 

SARGEANT,  BRADLEY  V.  Second  Lieutenant 
Deceased,  llth  Field  Artillery.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  at  Romagne,  France,  October 
27,  1918.  Under  heavy  shell  fire,  disregarding  his 
own  safety,  Lieutenant  Sargeant  remained  on  duty 
superintending  the  unloading  of  ammunition  until 
he  was  mortally  wounded.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs. 
Bradley  V.  Sargeant,  Jr.,  wife,  7  Third  Avenue, 
San  Francisco,  Cal. 

SARTAIN,  GEORGE  W Corporal 

Company  K,  30th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Jaulgonne,  France,  July  26, 
1918.  Corporal  Sartain  gave  aid  to  three  wounded 
comrades  during  a  heavy  bombardment  and  after 
four  unsuccessful  attempts,  finally  succeeded  in 
carrying  them  to  a  dressing  station.  Home  address, 
George  W.  Sartain,  father,  1346  Franklin  Street, 
Washington,  D.  C. 

SARTAIN,  JAKE  C.  .  .  Sergeant  (First  class) 
Company  A,  315th  Engineers.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  St.  Marie  Farm,  France, 
September  18,  1918.  As  Sergeant  Sartain  was  suc- 
cessfully directing  the  erection  of  barbed  wire  en- 
tanglements under  heavy  shell  fire,  he  heard  cries 
for  help  from  the  direction  of  the  enemy's  lines. 
He  immediately  went  out  to  investigate,  and,  upon 
finding  a  soldier  of  another  organization  lying 
wounded,  carried  him  to  our  lines,  twice  passing 
through  enemy  machine-gun  fire  in  accomplishing 
this  heroic  act.  Home  address,  William  R.  Sartain, 
father,  208  Haynes  Street,  Atlanta,  Ga. 

SARTI,  WILLIAM  .  .  Sergeant  (First  Class) 
Company  A,  2d  Engineers.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Medeah  Farm,  France, 
October  8-9,  1918.  His  platoon  commander  and 
only  other  sergeant  being  wounded,  Sergeant  Sarti 


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assumed  command  of  his  platoon,  although  him- 
self wounded.  He  made  a  reconnaissance  of  the 
position  his  platoon  was  to  occupy,  under  heavy 
shell  fire,  and,  returning,  conducted  it  to  the  new 
position  without  the  loss  of  a  single  man,  and  re- 
mained with  it  for  48  hours.  Home  address,  John 
B.  Sard,  father,  Hackensack,  N.  J. 

SARTORIUS,  EMILE  .  Adjutant  Interpreter 
French  Army,  attached  to  42d  Divison.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  at  Vadenay,  north 
of  Chalons-sur-Marne,  France,  July  15,  1918. 
During  the  shelling  of  Vadenay  on  the  morning  of 
July  15,  1918,  he  voluntarily  left  a  place  of  safety 
to  conduct  American  troops  to  shelter  under  a 
heavy  fire  of  major-caliber  shells  and  was  severely 
wounded. 

SATTLER,  WILLIAM  N.  .  .  .  Corporal 
Headquarters  Company,  132d  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  at  Bois  de  Foret, 
France,  October  6-13,  1918.  Corporal  Sattler  was 
in  charge  of  all  runners  at  advance  post  of  com- 
mand of  the  regiment.  The  area  was  heavily  gassed. 
Although  so  badly  gassed  that  his  eyes  were  swollen 
shut  and  his  voice  affected,  he  refused  to  be  evacu- 
ated, but  continued  on  duty.  On  October  10,  when 
all  runners  were  killed,  wounded  or  gassed,  he  re- 
peatedly carried  many  important  messages,  in 
order  to  maintain  communication.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Augusta  Sattler,  mother,  3346  North  Troy 
Street,  Chicago,  111. 

SAUER,  JOSEPH Corporal 

Deceased,  Company  F,  308th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Binarville, 
France,  October  2,  1918.  Corporal  Sauer  volun- 
teered, in  the  face  of  heavy  enemy  machine-gun 
fire,  to  deliver  a  message  to  a  platoon  sergeant  who 
was  leading  an  attack  on  enemy  machine-gun  nests. 
He  was  wounded  in  one  leg  just  as  he  started  and 
was  wounded  in  the  other  leg  before  reaching  the 
sergeant,  but  did,  by  calling  aloud,  deliver  the  mes- 
sage verbally  and  accurately.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Antoinette  Sauer,  mother,  136  Seventh  Street, 
New  York  City. 

SAUERS,  ROY  M.  .  .  Sergeant  (First  Class) 
Company  B,  314th  Field  Signal  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Tailly, 
France,  November  4,  1918.  Sergeant  Sauers  was  in 
charge  of  a  wire  laying  detail  between  Tailly  and 
Beauclair.  Over  a  road  swept  by  heavy  shell  fire, 
he  carried  the  line  forward  and  in  constant  repair, 
to  the  support  of  battalion  of  the  355th  Infantry. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Roy  M.  Sauers,  wife,  1146 
North  Street,  Fremont,  Neb. 

SAUL,  TOM  W First  Lieutenant 

Tank  Corps.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  the  Bois  de  Remieres,  France,  September 
12,  1918.  He  cooly  exposed  himself  to  enemy  fire 
by  standing  on  the  parapet  of  a  trench  and  direct- 
ing his  men  in  the  work  of  getting  the  tanks  for- 
ward. Home  address,  Mrs.  Tom  W.  Saul,  wife, 
440  East  Seventeenth  Street,  Portland,  Oregon. 

SAUNDERS,  EUGENE  F.  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  F,  115th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  Consenvoye,  France, 
October  8,  1918.  Private  Saunders  carried  a 
wounded  comrade  through  a  terrific  machine-gun 
and  artillery  barrage  to  a  place  of  safety  and  thereby 
saved  his  life,  although  risking  his  own  in  the  ex- 
ploit. Home  address,  James  J.  Saunders,  father, 
921  Fourth  Street,  Northeast,  Washington,  D.  C. 

SAUNDERS,  THOMAS  D.     .      .      .       Corporal 

Company  A,  2d  Engineers.     For  extraordinary 

heroism  in  action  at  Jaulny,  France,  September  12, 

1918.    He  and  another  soldier,  who  were  acting  as 


wire  cutters  with  the  first  line  of  infantry,  fought 
their  way  forward  in  advance  of  their  units  and  were 
the  first  to  enter  Jaulny  while  it  was  swept  by  mach- 
ine-gun fire,  infested  with  snipers,  and  still  occu- 
pied by  rear-guard  detachments  of  the  enemy. 
After  capturing  eight  Germans  in  a  dugout  they 
searched  the  caves  in  the  town  and  took  55  ad- 
ditional prisoners.  Home  address,  Daniel  Mc- 
Ulvan,  friend,  Cheyenne,  Wyo. 

SAURMAN,  HAROLD  S Private 

Sanitary  Detachment,  102d  Machine  Gun  Bat- 
talion. For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Trugny,  France,  July  22-23,  1918.  Private  Saur- 
man  displayed  remarkable  courage  in  going  out 
under  heavy  machine-gun  and  artillery  fire,  giving 
aid  to  wounded  soldiers  and  carrying  them  back  to 
the  dressing  stations.  Home  address,  Mrs.  George 
W.  Saurman,  mother,  Bedford,  Mass. 

SAVAGE,  ARTHUR  V.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  30th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Mezy,  France,  July  15,  1918. 
In  the  darkness,  Lieutenant  Savage  charged  a 
machine-gun  which  had  been  brought  across  the 
Marne  by  the  Germans  to  cover  their  crossing  dur- 
ing the  night,  but  was  completely  surrounded  and 
killed  just  as  he  reached  the  gun.  Next  of  kin, 
Charles  S.  Savage,  Chestnut  Hill,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

SAVAGE,  ERNEST  S.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
316th  Machine-Gun  Battalion.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  Grimaucourt,  France, 
November  11,  1918.  Although  so  sick  from  gas 
that  he  could  hardly  move  and  vomiting  heavily 
into  his  gas  mask,  Lieutenant  Savage  successfully 
conducted  the  fire  of  his  machine-gun  platoon  in 
the  face  of  heavy  shrapnel,  gas,  and  machine-gun 
fire.  He  received  no  medical  attention  until  late  in 
the  afternoon  after  the  attack  was  over.  Home  ad- 
dress, Samuel  A.  Savage,  father,  Council,  N.  C. 

SAVITSKY,  ANTHONY  ....  Corporal 
Company  A,  1st  Engineers.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Verdun,  France,  October  9, 
1918.  Upon  his  own  initiative,  Corporal  Savitsky 
led  his  squad  in  the  face  of  heavy  machine-gun  fire, 
in  order  to  silence  enemy  machine  guns  which  were 
endangering  our  position.  Through  his  skill  and 
courage  several  machine-gun  nests  were  surrounded 
and  silenced  and  twenty  prisoners  captured. 
Home  address,  Alexander  Savitsky,  brother, 
Krevichy,  Russia. 

SAWEUK,  WILLIAM Private 

Company  G,  38th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Mezy,  France,  July  15,  1918. 
On  two  separate  occasions,  during  the  battle  of  the 
Marne,  Private  Saweuk  went  over  the  top  alone, 
returning  with  12  prisoners  the  first  time  and  eight 
the  second.  Home  address,  Karp  Romhuk,  step 
brother,  82  North  Elm  Street,  Waterbury,  Conn. 

SAXON,  JOHN  W Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  K,  115th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Verdun, 
France,  October  10,  1918.  In  the  advance  on 
Recheme  Hill  Sergeant  Saxon  showed  great  cour- 
age and  judgment  in  leading  his  platoon  and  wiping 
out  several  machine  guns  that  were  holding  up  the 
advance.  He  was  killed  while  gallantly  leading  hia 
platoon  against  the  last  of  these.  Next  of  kin, 
Jesse  W.  Saxon,  father,  Kensington,  Md. 

SCANDEL,  ALEXANDER  ....  Private 
Company  E,  60th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  la  Pultiere,  France, 
October  15,  1918.  When  his  platoon  was  forced  to 
take  shelter  from  the  intense  fire,  Private  Scandel, 
with  another  soldier,  having  located  the  source  of 
the  fire,  crawled  forward  200  yards,  capturing  a 


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nest  containing  two  guns  and  five  of  the  enemy. 
When  his  companion  had  started  to  the  rear  with 
the  prisoners,  Private  Scandel  continued  forward, 
rushing  from  shell  hole  to  shell  hole,  and  outflank- 
ing a  second  nest.taking  one  gun  and  three  prisoners. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary  Splosko,  sister,  27  East 
Cherry  Street,  Shenandoah,  Pa. 

SCANLAN,  ANTHONY  .  .  .  First  Sergeant 
Company  F,  16th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Soissons,  France,  July  21, 
1918.  Although  severely  wounded,  he  displayed 
exceptional  courage  and  leadership  by  reorganizing 
his  battalion  under  fire  when  all  of  its  officers  had 
been  killed  or  incapacitated  by  injuries.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Anna  Conway,  R.  F.  D.  2,  Lost 
Creek,  Pa. 

SCANLON,  HORACE  B.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  106th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ronssoy,  France,  Sep- 
tember 27,  1918.  Gathering  about  49  men  from 
various  units  in  a  forward  trench  Lieutenant 
Scanlon  organized  them  into  an  attacking  party 
and  led  them  forward  under  heavy  machine-gun 
fire,  repulsing  an  enemy  counterattack.  While  in 
the  performance  of  this  exploit  he  was  mortally 
wounded,  but  attempting  to  push  forward  with  his 
men,  he  called  out:  "Go  on  fighting!  Never  mind 
what  happened  to  me."  Next  of  Kin,  Mrs.  John 
L.  Scanlon,  mother,  347  Gates  Avenue,  Brooklyn, 

SCANLON,  JAMES  E.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Company  H,  353d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Limey,  France,  September 
12,  1918.  Although  wounded  himself  he  went  to 
the  rescue  of  another  officer  who  had  fallen  in  an 
exposed  position.  With  marked  bravery  he  passed 
through  heavy  enemy  fire,  and  reaching  the  other 
officer,  carried  him  to  safety.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Michael  Scanlon,  mother,  Boswell,  Ind. 

SCHABINGER,  ANDREW  C.  .  .  Corporal 
Company  E,  131st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Hamel,  Belgium,  July  4,  1918. 
Although  severely  wounded  in  the  arm  at  the  be- 
ginning of  the  engagement,  he  continued  forward 
as  squad  leader,  exhibiting  great  gallantry  and 
setting  an  inspiring  example  to  his  men.  Home 
address,  North  Chillicothe,  111. 

SCHAD,  ALBERT  ....  First  Sergeant 
Company  L,  lllth  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Montblainville,  France, 
September  30,  1818.  With  a  detail  of  16  men 
Sergeant  Schad  attempted  the  mission  of  cleaning 
up  a  machine-gun  nest  which  was  enfilading  the 
Montblainville  Road.  Leaving  his  men  in  a  shel- 
tered position  where  a  counterfire  could  be  directed 
upon  the  enemy  gun,  he  advanced  alone,  located 
the  nest,  killed  two  of  the  crew  with  hand  gren- 
ades, put  the  others  to  flight,  and  destroyed  the  gun. 
For  the  following  act  of  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  La  Chene  Tondu,  France,  October  4, 
1918,  Sergeant  Schad  is  awarded  an  oak-leaf  cluster 
to  be  worn  with  the  distinguished-service  cross: 
On  October  4  Sergeant  Schad  on  his  own  initia- 
tive, t9ok  forward  a  platoon  to  fill  a  gap  left  in  the 
attacking  platoons  on  account  of  casualties. 
Leaving  his  platoon  to  cover  the  road,  he  advanced 
alone  upon  a  machine-gun  nest,  killed  the  entire 
crew  with  hand  grenades,  and  captured  the  gun. 
He  then  held  the  position  until  the  advance  was 
taken  up  the  following  morning.  Home  address, 
Charles  J.  Schad,  father,  6416  Saybrook  Avenue, 
West  Philadelphia.  Pa. 

SCHAFFNER,  FRED  C 

.      .      .      .      Pharmacist's  Mate  (Third  Class) 
U.  S.  N.     After  having  been  gassed  himself  in 


the  gas-shell  bombardment  of  April  13,  1918,  he 
courageously  helped  in  the  treatment  of  more  than 
100  cases  of  gas  casualties,  disregarding  his  own 
condition  until  overcome.  Died,  April  18,  1918. 
Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Emma  Schaffner,  mother,  4334 
Seventh  Avenue,  Rock  Island,  111. 

SCHAIRER,  JAMES  V Private 

Deceased.  Medical  Detachment,  147th  Infantry. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Mont- 
faucon,  France,  September  26,  1918.  Seeing  two 
men  fall  wounded,  Private  Schairer  immediately 
went  to  their  assistance,  unmindful  of  the  extreme 
danger  to  which  he  was  exposed;  and,  after  drag- 
ging the  men  to  a  shell  hole,  administered  effective 
first  aid.  A  few  days  later  he  was  killed  in  the  per- 
formance of  his  duties.  Home  address,  John 
Schairer,  Sr.,  818  Ogden  Avenue,  Benton  Harbor, 
Mich. 

SCHALLENBERGER,  HUGH  D.     .      .       . 

Second  Lieutenant 

Deceased.  56th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Preny  Ridge,  France, 
November  1,  1918.  Although  twice  wounded  by 
machine-gun  fire  while  leading  his  men  in  an  attack 
on  Preny  Ridge  under  heavy  machine-gun  fire, 
Lieutenant  Schallenberger  continued  in  the  advance 
until  he  was  killed  by  the  explosion  of  a  shell. 
Next  of  kin,  Miss  Ruth  Schallenberger,  Vander- 
bilt,  Pa. 

SCHENCK,  ALEXANDER  P 

First  Lieutenant 

Pilot,  Air-Service,  49th  Aero  Squadron.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  in  the  region  of 
Doulcon,  France,  October  4,  1918.  Lieutenant 
Schenck  was  one  of  an  offensive  patrol  of  six  planes 
that  attacked  and  engaged  in  combat  17  enemy 
machines  (Fokker  type).  While  he  was  engaging 
one  of  the  enemy,  he  observed  a  comrade  about  to 
be  sent  down  by  an  enemy  plane  that  had  maneu- 
vered to  an  advantageous  position.  Lieutenant 
Schenck  immediately  left  off  the  combat  he  was 
engaged  in  and  shot  down  the  plane,  thereby  sav- 
ing the  life  of  his  comrade.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
A.  R.  Parkhurst,  mother,  500  Grant  Avenue, 
Plainfield,  N.  J. 

SCHERMERHORN,  EARL  C.  .  Lieutenant 
328th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Cornay,  France,  October  9-10,  1918. 
After  successfully  driving  off  the  enemy  his  attack- 
ing force  was  counter-attacked  and  surrounded. 
The  officers  in  charge  decided  to  surrender  to  the 
greatly  superior  numbers,  but  Lieutenant  Schermer- 
horn,  refusing  to  do  so,  made  his  way  to  our  lines 
through  deadly  enemy  fire,  although  severely 
wounded  while  doing  so.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Jennie  S.  Schermerhorn,  box  147,  Fishers  Island, 
N.Y. 

SCHIANI,  ALFRED Private 

Company  E,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  in  the  Bois  de 
Belleau,  France,  June  13,  1918.  Severely  wounded 
at  the  beginning  of  the  attack,  Private  Schiani, 
an  automatic  rifle  carrier,  continued  to  advance, 
carrying  two  pouches  of  ammunition  until  he  fell 
unconscious.  Home  address,  Joseph  Schiani, 
father,  18  Critten  Street,  Newark,  N.  J. 

SCHICK,  FRED Corporal 

Company  H,  305th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  the  Bois  de  la  Naza,  France, 
October  5,1918.  With  two  others  soldiers,  Corporal 
Schick  volunteered  to  crawl  out  under  enemy 
machine-gun  fire,  in  an  effort  to  locate  three  mem- 
bers of  the  platoon,  who  were  missing,  after  an 
unsuccessful  attack  on  enemy  machine-gun  nests. 
Finding  the  body  of  one,  they  located  another,  who 


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lay  helplessly  wounded,  by  calling  out  his  name. 
As  a  result,  they  drew  increased  fire  from  the  en- 
emy, but  they  courageously  crawled  25  yards  fur- 
ther toward  the  hostile  positions  and  succeeded  in 
carrying  back  the  wounded  man  through  the 
machine-gun  fire  to  our  lines.  Home  address, 
Philip  Schick,  father,  48  Edgewater  Street,  Rose- 
bank,  Staten  Island,  N.  Y. 

SCHIDE,  CLARENCE  C.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
114th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Bois  d'Ormont,  France,  October  12, 
1918.  Although  severely  wounded,  Lieutenant 
Scbide  continued  to  lead  his  platoon  over  open 
ground  and  subjected  to  heavy  artillery  and 
machine-gun  fire,  until  he  received  a  second  wound 
which  necessitated  his  removal  from  the  field  in  a 
critical  condition.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Schide, 
mother,  Mason  City,  Iowa. 

SCHKODA,  THOMAS Bugler 

Machine  Gun  Company,  9th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Medeah 
Ferme,  France,  October  7,  1918.  After  having  re- 
ceived a  wound  in  his  knee  by  a  machine-gun  bullet 
and  a  shell  wound  in  the  face,  Bugler  Schkoda  con- 
tinued his  duties  as  runner  until  ordered  evacu- 
ated by  bis  company  commander.  Home  address, 
Philip  Peltin,  brother,  Coney  Island,  N.  Y. 

SCHMELTZ,  FREDERICK  ....  Cook 
Deceased.  Company  K,  114th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  north  of  Verdun, 
France,  October  28,  1918.  Cook  Schmeltz  volun- 
teered to  take  hot  food  to  the  front  line  troops  who 
had  not  received  hot  food  for  three  days.  After 
traveling  four  kilometers  he  was  fatally  wounded 
by  a  bursting  shell.  Next  of  kin,  William  Schmeltz, 
father,  190  New  York  Avenue,  Jersey  City,  N.  J. 

SCHMIDT,  FERDINAND  A.  ...  Private 
Company  B,  312th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Talma  Farm,  France,  Oc- 
tober 22,  1918.  When  his  company's  advance  had 
been  held  up  by  intense  machine-gun  fire,  Private 
Schmidt  crawled  through  a  barrage  of  hand  gren- 
ades, and  at  the  point  of  his  bayonet  held  19  of  the 
enemy  in  a  dugout  until  assistance  arrived.  Before 
performing  this  courageous  act,  he  was  slightly 
wounded.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Carolina  Schmidt, 
mother,  10  Avon  Place,  Newark,  N.  J. 

SCHMIDT,  RUSSELL  A Captain 

108th  Field  Signal  Battalion.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  Cumieres,  France,  Oc- 
tober 8,  1918.  With  a  detail  of  five  men,  Captain 
Schmidt  was  engaged  in  attempting  to  lay  a  tele- 
phone line  across  the  Meuse  River,  when  they  were 
discovered  and  attacked  by  a  superior  force  of  the 
enemy.  Even  after  being  wounded  three  times, 
Captain  Schmidt  continued  the  unequal  struggle, 
killing  one  and  wounding  three  of  the  enemy,  until 
all  his  ammunition  was  exhausted  and  all  of  his 
men  severely  wounded.  Believing  himself  to  be 
mortally  wounded,  he  advanced  into  the  enemy's 
lines  and  gave  himself  up,  in  order  to  save  the  lives 
of  his  men.  He  was  recaptured  by  our  forces  later 
in  the  day.  Home  address,  Mrs.  J.  P.  Schmidt, 
mother,  132  South  Seventh  Street,  Council  Bluffs, 
Iowa. 

SCHNEIDER,  JOHN  G.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
6th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  the  Forest  of  Argonne, 
France,  November  1,  1918.  Although  he  was  pain- 
fully wounded,  Lieutenant  Schneider  continued  to 
advance  with  his  command  until  he  was  wounded  a 
second  time.  Home  address,  J.  G.  Schneider, 
father,  American  National  Bank,  St.  Joseph,  Mo. 


SCHOBERTH,  RAYMOND  A.  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  359th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bantheville,  France,  Novem- 
ber 1,  1918.  Lieutenant  Schoberth  continued  to 
lead  his  platoon  after  being  wounded  in  the  arm  by 
a  machine-gun  bullet.  He  set  an  excellent  example 
for  his  platoon  by  his  courage  and  disregard  for 
personal  danger.  This  gallant  officer  was  later 
killed  by  a  shell  fragment.  Next  of  kin,  Anthony 
Schoberth,  father,  Versailles,  Ky. 

SCHOEMACHER,  MAX  ....  Private 
Company  1,  60th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Clery  le  Petit,  France,  No- 
vember 5.  1918.  When  the  advance  of  his  company 
was  held  up  by  enemy  machine-gun  fire,  Private 
Schoemacher,  with  his  platoon  commander  and 
another  soldier,  advanced  in  front  of  the  line  and 
attacked  a  machine-gun  nest,  killing  two  gunners 
and  taking  eight  prisoners,  thereby  enabling  the 
company  to  advance  and  establish  a  brigade  bridge- 
head. Home  address,  Fritz  Schoemacher,  Gray 
Hill,  Texas. 

SCHOEN,  KARL  J.  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  Air  Service,  139th  Aero  Squadron. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Ain- 
creville,  France,  October  10,  1918.  While  leading 
a  patrol  of  three  machines,  Lieutenant  Schoen 
sighted  nine  enemy  planes,  Fokker  type,  and  im- 
mediately attacked  them.  Although  greatly  out- 
numbered, he  destroyed  one  of  the  planes  and  put 
the  others  to  flight.  He  was  killed  in  action  Octo- 
ber 29  and  has  been  officially  credited  with  des- 
troying seven  enemy  aircraft.  Next  of  kin,  Maurene 
Estelle  Schoen,  wife,  5201  College  Avenue,  Indian- 
apolis, Ind. 

SCHOLES,  WILLIAM Sergeant 

Company  C.  131st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Chipilly  Ridge,  France,  Au- 
gust 10,  1918.  When  the  advance  of  his  platoon 
was  suddenly  halted  by  intense  machine-gun  fire 
at  close  range,  wounding  his  platoon  commander 
and  other  platoon  sergeants,  Sergeant  Scholes 
showed  splendid  devotion  to  duty  by  personally 
manning  a  machine  gun  in  the  advance  position 
and  maintaining  fire  until  the  rest  of  the  platoon 
had  reached  shelter.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Wil- 
liam P.  Siwort,  sister,  6141  South  Wood  Street, 
Chicago,  111. 

SCHOOLEY,  HARRY  T Corporal 

Company  L,  311th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Grand-Pre,  France,  October 
25,  1918.  After  his  platoon  had  fallen  back  under 
heavy  shell  fire,  Corporal  Schooley  made  a  personal 
reconnaissance  of  an  enemy  machine-gun  nest 
through  a  heavy  barrage,  killed  one  of  the  enemy 
gunners  and  drove  off  the  others  with  hand  gren- 
ades, thereby  enabling  his  platoon  to  resume  its 
position.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary  Louise 
Schooley,  mother,  Laurel,  Md. 

SCHREECH,  GEORGE  W.  .  .  .  Corporal 
82d  Company,  6th  Marines.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Rayonville,  France,  Novem- 
ber 1,  1918.  Corporal  Schreech  volunteered  and 
went  forward  to  reconnoiter  a  ravine  infested  with 
hostile  machine-gun  and  artillery  positions,  re- 
turning with  several  prisoners.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Sarah  Schreecb,  mother,  Kansas,  111. 

SCHROEDEL,  JOHN  C Private 

Company  B,  119th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  neat  Bellicourt,  France,  Septem- 
ber 29,  1918.  During  operations  in  the  region  of 
Bellicourt,  Private  Schroedel,  unassisted,  at- 
tacked an  enemy  stronghold  and  captured  two 
machine-guns  and  five  prisoners.  Home  address, 
Mat  Schroedel,  father,  Sherburn,  Minn. 


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SCHROTH,  RAYMOND  A.  .  First  Sergeant 
Company  E,  311th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Grand-Pre,  France,  Novem- 
ber 1,  1918.  Sergeant  Schroth  was  directed  to  lead 
an  attack  against  an  enemy  machine-gun  nest, 
which  was  impeding  the  progress  of  his  company. 
Reaching  a  point  within  50  feet  of  the  stronghold, 
he  ordered  an  attack,  and  six  Germans  near  the  gun 
sought  to  surrender  until  they  saw  the  strength  of 
his  force,  now  reduced  through  casualties  to  two  or 
three  men.  The  enemy  was  then  reinforced  by  20 
men  and  launched  a  severe  counterattack,  which 
forced  Sergeant  Schroth  to  abandon  his  attack. 
After  ordering  his  men  to  safety,  he  remained  at  his 
post  alone,  combatting  against  the  superior  forces 
until  he  drove  a  prisoner  back  to  our  lines  at  the 
point  of  his  empty  pistol.  Despite  his  desire  to 
provide  safety  for  his  patrol  he  was  the  only  sur- 
vivor to  return  from  the  mission.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  John  Schroth,  mother,  244  Jackson  Street, 
Trenton,  N.  J. 

SCHUCHART,  FRANK Private 

Company  L,  128th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Juvigny,  France,  August 
30,  1918,  and  in  the  Argonne  Forest,  France, 
November  8,  1918.  During  the  attack  near  Ju- 
vigny, Private  Schuchart,  while  acting  as  runner, 
repeatedly  exposed  himself  to  severe  enemy  ar- 
tillery and  machine-gun  fire.  After  the  attack  he 
voluntarily  joined  in  the  work  of  clearing  the  field 
of  wounded  under  heavy  enemy  fire.  On  Novem- 
ber 8,  while  carrying  an  important  message  he  was 
severely  wounded  in  the  left  leg.  He  stopped  in  a 
shell  hole,  dressed  the  wound  himself,  proceeded  to 
deliver  the  message  and  did  not  report  for  treat- 
ment. Home  address,  Mrs.  Anne  Schuchart, 
mother,  Darlington,  Wis. 

SCHUEREN,  JR.,  DAN  E.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
122d  Field  Artillery.  For  extraordinary  heroism 
in  action  near  Barricourt,  France,  November  1, 
1918.  Lieutenant  Schueren,  then  a  sergeant,  acting 
as  liaison  agent  with  an  assaulting  infantry  bat- 
talion, on  his  own  initiative,  took  command  of  a 
platoon  of  infantry  when  its  leader  was  wounded. 
He  ordered  the  advance  resumed  and  under  his 
leadership,  machine-gun  nests  that  threatened  to 
hold  up  the  advance  of  the  entire  battalion  were 
flanked  and  silenced.  He  showed  marked  bravery 
constantly  inspiring  his  men  during  the  attack. 
Home  address,  Dan  E.  Schueren,  father,  Culver, 
Ind. 

SCHULTHEIS,  BERNARD  A.  .  .  Private 
Machine  Gun  Company,  125th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Terny  Sorny, 
north  of  Soissons,  France,  September  1,  1918. 
When  the  infantry  was  advancing  in  a  position 
exposed  to  cross  fire,  he  volunteered  and  carried  a 
message  to  the  advancing  troops,  informing  them 
that  a  machine-gun  barrage  laid  down  on  the  en- 
emy emplacements  was  friendly  fire  from  a  unit  not 
in  their  support  and  acting  without  orders  to  cover 
their  advance.  He  delivered  the  message,  returned 
across  an  open  field  swept  by  enemy  machine-guns 
and  thereby  made  it  possible  for  the  infantry  unit 
to  advance  400  meters  and  gain  its  objective. 
Home  address,  Andrew  Shultheis,  father,  1015 
Smith  Street,  Flint,  Mich. 

SCHULTZ,  ARTHUR Sergeant 

Company  I,  128th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Juvigny,  north  of  Soissons, 
France,  August  30,  1918.  He  displayed  great 
courage  and  coolness  during  an  attack  in  going 
forward  under  heavy  fire  and  firing  upon  machine- 
gun  emplacements.  Later,  when  a  retirement  was 
ordered,  he  remained  in  advance  of  the  line  to 
carry  back  the  wounded,  in  spite  of  heavy  fire  from 


artillery  and  machine  guns.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Robert  Schultz,  mother,  217  East  Water  Street, 
Neenah,  Wis. 

SCHULTZ,  CHARLES Private 

Deceased.  Company  H,  132d  infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Forges, 
France,  September  26,  1918.  While  his  platoon 
was  being  held  up  by  machine-gun  fire,  Private 
Schultz  brayed  the  hazardous  fire  by  going  for- 
ward and  driving  out  the  crew  after  which  he  cap- 
tured the  gun.  He  died  from  wounds  received  in 
the  exploit.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Charles  Schultz, 
mother.  Chicago,  111. 

SCHULTZ,  FRANK Private 

Company  C,  302d  Engineers.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  Bazoches,  France, 
August  25-26,  1918.  Private  Schultz  and  another 
soldier  had  become  separated  and  were  forced  to 
take  shelter  for  five  and  a  half  days.  He  rescued  a 
wounded  comrade  from  exposure  to  machine-gun 
and  shell  fire  and  later  attacked  a  machine-gun  nest 
in  his  direct  front.  In  the  attack  he  killed  two  of 
the  enemy  with  hand  grenades  and  subsequently 
returned  to  our  lines,  assisting  the  wounded  com- 
rado  to  safety.  Home  address,  Mrs.  H.  Schultz, 
mother,  1025  Castleton  Avenue,  West  Newbrighton, 
Staten  Island,  N.  Y. 

SCHULTZ,  FRED  M Corporal 

Company  M,  16th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Fleville,  France,  October  4, 
1918.  Leading  his  squad  through  a  heavy  barrage 
and  against  violent  machine-gun  fire,  Corporal 
Schultz  attacked  an  enemy  field-gun  which  had 
been  holding  up  the  progress  of  our  tanks.  He 
disabled  the  gun  crew  and  took  15  prisoners,  after 
which  he  personally  captured  a  machine-gun  and 
killed  its  operator.  Although  wounded  himself, 
he  assisted  two  wounded  members  of  his  squad  to 
the  first-aid  station.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Hazel 
Dorothy  Schultz,  wife,  general  delivery,  Bay  City, 
Mich. 

SCHULTZ,  GEORGE  F Private 

Company  E,  16th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Sedan,  France,  November  7, 
1918.  While  accompanying  his  company  as  Lia- 
ison Agent  in  the  advance,  Private  Schultz  at- 
tacked, single-handed,  a  machine-gun  nest  which 
was  delivering  a  heavy  fire,  killing  the  gunner,  and 
caused  many  other  casualties  among  the  enemy- 
His  act  also  caused  other  enemy  machine-gunners 
to  withdraw,  and  saved  his  company  from  a  very 
dangerous  flanking  fire.  Home  address,  August  D. 
Schultz,  father,  New  Buffalo,  Mich. 

SCHULZE,  RAYMOND  J.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Orvillers- 
Sorel  (Oise),  France,  August  16,  1918.  When 
many  French  and  American  drivers  had  been 
killed  or  wounded  during  an  intense  bombard- 
ment on  a  dressing  station,  Private  Schulze  im- 
mediately went  to  their  assistance  but  received 
wounds  himself  which  will  make  him  a  cripple  for 
life.  Home  address,  West  Cedar  Rapids.  Iowa. 

SCHUMACHER,  FRANCIS  X.  First  Lieutenant 
Company  K,  148th  Infantry.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  Heurne,  Belgium, 
November  3,  1918.  In  the  face  of  terrific  machine- 
gun  and  artillery  fire,  he  gave  valuable  assistance  in 
the  constructions  of  a  log  bridge  over  the  Scheldt 
River,  which  enabled  his  battalion  to  cross  and  es- 
tablish itself  in  its  objective.  He  remained  with 
his  company  after  being  wounded  until  he  was 
forced  to  be  evacuated.  Home  address,  J.  A.  E. 
Schumacher,  father,  Teutonia  National  Bank, 
Dayton,  Ohio. 


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SCHWAB,  VINCENT  H.  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Deceased.  8th  Company,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S. 
M.  C.  Killed  in  action  at  Chateau-Thierry,  France, 
June  6,  1918,  he  gave  the  supreme  proof  of  that  ex- 
traordinary heroism  which  will  serve  as  an  example 
to  hitherto  untiied  troops.  Next  of  kin,  Miss 
Tillie  Schwab,  cousin,  251 1^  Dodier  Street,  St. 
Louis,  Mo. 

SCHWANKE,  OTTO  A.  A.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  B,  47th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Sergy,  France,  August  1,  1918. 
This  soldier  displayed  the  greatest  devotion  to 
duty,  loyalty,  and  courage  by  repeatedly  volun- 
teering, night  and  day,  to  carry  messages  under  the 
heaviest  machine-gun  and  shell  fire  from  his  bat- 
talion commander  to  the  company  commanders, 
thereby  maintaining  efficient  liason  at  all  times. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Ella  Schwanke,  mother, 
Potter,  Wis. 

SCHWARZWAELDER,  CHRISTIAN  ALLEN 

First  Lieutenant 

21st  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Vieville.  France,  November 
1,  1918.  Lieutenant  Schwarzwaelder  remained  in 
an  exposed  place  administering  first  aid  to  a  wounded 
officer  and  two  soldiers  throughout  a  heavy  bar- 
rage of  gas  shells  and  high  explosives  after  his  pla- 
toon had  withdrawn  from  the  position.  He  had  the 
wounded  men  removed  to  a  less  exposed  place  and 
remained  with  them  until  they  were  evacuated. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Bina  Schwarzwaelder, 
Gilbora,  Schoharie  County,  N.  Y. 

SCHWEGLER,  JOHN  W Sergeant 

Company  C,  107th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ronssoy,  France,  September 
28,  1918.  Sergeant  Schwegler  went  forward  from 
a  front  line  trench  in  daylight  for  a  distance  of 
60  yards  through  enemy  machine-gun  and  sniper's 
fire,  and  brought  back  a  wounded  soldier  to  shelter. 
Next  to  kin,  George  Schwegler,  father,  1400  Clar- 
endon Avenue,  Bronx,  N.  Y. 

SCHWER,  HENRY  G Private 

Company  B,  119th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt,  France,  Septem- 
ber 29-30,  1918.  During  an  attack  by  his  regiment 
he  was  wounded,  but  continued  his  work  as  stretch- 
er bearer  throughout  the  night,  refusing  to  be 
evacuated  while  able  to  render  assistance  to  his 
comrades.  Home  address,  Berry  F.  Schwer, 
father,  Falmouth,  Ky. 

SCHWING,  JAMES  ALBERT  .  First  Lieutenant 
118th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Montbrehain,  France,  October  8,  1918. 
With  two  soldiers  he  attacked  a  machine-gun  nest 
of  four  guns  and  about  40  Germans.  By  the  effi- 
cient use  of  grenades  and  automatic  rifles  the  Ger- 
mans were  forced  to  surrender,  thereby  allowing 
the  company  to  continue  the  advance.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  J.  A.  Schwing,  wife,  Spartanburg, 
S.  C. 

SCIALABBA,  IGNACIO  ....  Corporal 
Company  K,  319th  Infantry.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  Imacourt,  France, 
November  1,  1918.  Corporal  Scialabba  crawled 
300  yards  alone,  outflanked  a  machine-gun,  killed 
four  and  captured  three  of  the  crew.  Although 
wounded  by  shell  fragment,  he  refused  to  go  to  the 
rear.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Anna  Scialabba,  mother, 
Province  Palermo,  Italy. 

SCIALABBA,  JOSEPH Private 

Deceased.  Company  C,  Fourth  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  neat  Cunel,  France, 
October  13,  1918.  From  an  exposed  outpost  posi- 
tion, during  a  strong  enemy  counterattack,  Pnvate 
Scialabba  opened  fire  on  the  advancing  enemy  with 


a  captured  machine-gun.  When  the  machine-gun 
jammed,  he  picked  up  a  light  Browning  gun  and 
used  it  with  the  same  deadly  effect  until  the  mag- 
azines were  exhausted,  whereupon  he  resorted  to  rifle 
fire.  This  gallant  soldier  was  killed  in  action  two 
days  later.  Next  of  kin,  Peter  Scialabba,  brother 
Box  1166,  Fresno,  Gal. 

SCIONTI,  LOUIS Sergeant. 

Company  F,  47th  Infantry,  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bazoches,  France,  August  9, 
1918.  Responding  to  a  call  for  volunteers  to  des- 
troy a  hostile  machine-gun,  Sergeant  Scionti,  with 
two  other  soldiers,  boldly  went  forward  through 
machine-gun  fire  and  accomplished  this  mission. 
Home  address,  Boston,  Mass. 

SCLAFONI,  ANTHONY  ....  Private 
Company  A,  105th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ronssoy,  France,  September 
29,  1918.  While  the  advance  against  the  Hinden- 
burg  line  was  at  its  height,  Private  Sclafoni,  seeing 
a  Lewis  gunner  exposed  to  the  enemy,  ran  to  his 
assistance.  On  the  way  he  was  seriously  wounded, 
but  continued  on,  reaching  the  position  and  using 
his  body  to  shield  the  gunner,  while  the  latter 
poured  a  fire  into  the  enemy.  He  was  wounded 
three  times,  finally  losing  consciousness,  but  after 
his  wounds  were  dressed  he  insisted  on  leaving  the 
field  unaided.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Josie  Sclafoni, 
mother,  13  Christie  Street,  New  York  City. 

SCOBY,  OTIS  C Sergeant 

Company  F,  7th  Engineers.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Brieulles,  France,  November 
2-4,  1918.  While  making  a  daylight  reconnais- 
sance of  the  Canal  Est,  he  was  at  all  times  in  full 
view  of  the  enemy's  snipers  and  machine-guns. 
Unmindful  of  the  danger,  he  continued  on  to  the 
successful  accomplishment  of  his  mission.  On 
the  morning  of  November  4  he  aided  materially  in 
the  construction  of  a  pontoon  bridge  across  the 
Canal  Est,  under  heavy  shell  fire,  thus  enabling  the 
infantry  to  cross  and  capture  commanding  heights 
on  the  east  bank  of  the  Mouse.  Home  address. 
Mrs.  Elizabeth  Scoby,  mother,  St.  Francis,  Kan. 

SCOTT,  EDWARD  W.     .      .  First  Sergeant 

Company  L,  107th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ronssoy,  France,  September 
29,  1918.  He  assumed  command  of  his  company 
after  all  the  officers  has  become  casualties,  though 
he  himself  had  been  shot  through  the  arm,  and  led 
it  into  effective  combat.  After  being  wounded  a 
second  time  he  refused  to  go  to  the  rear,  but  con- 
tinued to  advance  until  he  was  killed.  Next  of 
kin,  Mrs.  John  F.  Scott,  mother,  Country  Club 
Grounds.  Westchester,  N.  Y. 

SCOTT,  JOHN  S Private 

Company  A,  26th  Infantry.  When  that  portion 
of  the  line  of  which  he  was  a  part  was  violently  at- 
tacked on  July  20,  1918,  near  Soissons,  France,  he 
held  his  post  and  repulsed  the  enemy.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Lulu  Parker,  New  Eagle,  Pa. 

SCOTT,  MILTON  R.  .  .  Gunnery  Sergeant 
Company  A,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne, 
France,  October  4,  1918.  After  being  severely 
wounded  he  continued  to  assist  in  consolidating  the 
position  of  his  platoon,  later  placing  himself  in  an 
exposed  position  in  order  to  gain  good  observation 
for  sniping  enemy  machine-gun  positions.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Rovilla  Scott,  General  Delivery, 
La  Monte,  Mo. 

SCOTT,  REGINALD  C Private 

C9mpany  L,  305th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  the  Argonne  Forest,  France, 
October  3,  1918.  Although  himself  severely 


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wounded,  he  assisted  in  caring  for  wounded  com- 
rades, refusing  aid  until  all  others  had  received 
treatment.  In  the  performance  of  his  duties  he 
carried  a  message  through  an  area  which  was  under 
heavy  machine-gun  fire  and  constant  hand-grenade 
bombing.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Carol  Scott,  wife, 
Jone,  Wash. 

SCULLY,  GEORGE  F Private 

Company  A,  4th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Grand  Ballois  Farm,  France, 
July  14-15,  1918.  After  being  badly  gassed,  Pri- 
vate Scully  continued  to  carry  messages  through 
heavy  gas  and  high-explosive  shell  bombardment 
to  the  front  line.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary  Scully, 
mother,  2542  North  Howard  Street,  Philadelphia, 
Pa. 

SEASTRAND,  E.  W Private 

Medical  Detachment,  Company  G,  9th  Infantry. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Medeah 
Ferme,  France.  Private  Seastrand  displayed  ex- 
ceptional courage  and  devotion  to  duty  by  render- 
ing first  aid  to  wounded  soldiers  under  the  most 
hazardous  circumstances,  many  times  braving 
machine-gun-swept  fields  in  the  performance  of  his 
duty.  Home  address,  Edward  Seastrand,  father, 
Greeley,  Colo. 

SEAVER,  ARTHUR  F.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Pilot,  Air  Service,  94th  Aero  Squadron.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  in  the  region  of 
Etain,  France,  September  16,  1918.  Lieutenant 
Seaver,  with  his  squadron  started  on  a  bombing 
raid.  The  formation  was  broken  up  because  of 
various  troubles  to  the  machines.  Lieutenant 
Seaver,  with  his  observer,  Lieutenant  Stokes 
continued  on  and  joined  a  formation  of  another 
bombing  squadron.  After  crossing  the  lines  their 
plane  was  struck  by  an  antiaircraft  explosive  shell, 
throwing  the  machine  out  of  control.  When 
Lieutenant  Seaver  gained  control  of  the  machine  it 
had  fallen  away  from  the  protection  of  the  other 
planes.  With  their  crippled  plane  and  missing 
motor  they  continued  until  they  had  reached  their 
objective,  when  their  motor  died  completely.  An 
enemy  plane  attacked,  but  Lieutenant  Stokes  kept 
him  off  until  his  machine  coasted  to  their  own  lines. 
Home  address,  Charles  A.  Seaver,  father,  12  Rue 
D'Aguesaeau,  Paris,  France. 

SEAY,  MILE  B Corporal 

Company  I,  30th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Crezancy,  France,  July  15, 
1918.  Although  wounded,  Corporal  Seay  continued 
to  perform  his  duties  as  runner,  and,  after  having 
his  wounds  dressed,  immediately  returned  to  duty. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  C.  M.  Berry,  aunt,  1410 
Senate  Street,  Columbia,  S.  C. 

SECOR,  JOHN   H Sergeant 

Company  M,  310th  Infantry.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  St.  Juvin,  France,  Oc- 
tober 16,  1918.  Having  been  painfully  wounded  in 
the  foot,  he  remained  with  his  platoon  and  went 
over  the  top  with  it  in  the  advance  near  St.  Juvin. 
He  gallantly  assisted  his  platoon  commander  in  the 
attack  until  he  was  again  wounded  and  rendered 
unable  to  advance  farther.  His  example  of  bravery 
and  devotion  to  duty  furnished  an  inspiring  ex- 
ample to  the  other  members  of  the  platoon,  many 
of  whom  were  under  fire  for  the  first  time.  Home 
address,  John  J.  Secor,  father,  Pearl  River,  N.  Y. 

SEGRAVES,  CHARLES  .  .  .  Lieutenant 
7th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion at  Fossoy,  France,  July  14-15,  1918.  During 
the  intense  artillery  bombardment  preceding  the 
second  battle  of  the  Marne,  Lieutenant  Seagraves 
(then  a  sergeant)  volunteered  to  reestablish 
broken  liaison  with  his  company  post  of  command. 
While  carrying  messages,  he  was  twice  captured  by 


groups  of  the  enemy,  but  each  time  he  escaped, 
killing  five  of  his  captors.  On  returning  to  his  pla- 
toon's position  and  finding  that  every  member  of 
it  had  been  killed  or  captured,  he  organized  a  group 
of  100  men  from  his  own  and  other  companies,  and 
closed  the  breach  of  500  meters  in  the  line.  Shortly 
afterward  he  went  out  alone,  and  locating  an  enemy 
machine-gun,  captured  the  entire  crew  single- 
handed.  Home  address,  Mrs.  William  Seagraves, 
sister,  Chattanooga,  Tenn. 

SEGRAVES,  VICTOR  L Sergeant 

1st  Battalion,  Scout  Platoon,  139th  Infantry. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Baulny, 
France,  September  28,  1918.  Sergeant  Seagraves 
voluntarily  formed  and  led  a  patrol  against  an 
enemy  machine-gun  nest,  which  was  causing  many 
casualties  in  his  battalion,  and  captured  one  of  the 
guns.  With  utter  disregard  for  his  personal  safety 
he  advanced  alone  on  another  gun  of  the  nest  but 
was  severely  wounded  by  the  intense  fire,  in  the  per- 
formance of  this  heroic  act.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Patrick  Segraves,  mother,  Perry,  Kan. 

SEIBEL,  ALBERT Private 

Medical  Detachment,  55th  Infantry.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  Jaulny,  France, 
November  8,  1918.  When  an  officer  and  part  of 
one  platoon  had  been  cut  off  from  the  company, 
Private  Seibel  made  two  attempts  to  find  them, 
going  through  a  heavy  barrage.  He  was  successful 
the  second  time,  and  administered  first  aid  to  the 
wounded  officer  while  under  a  heavy  shell  and  ma- 
chine-gun fire.  Home  address,  Cora  E.  Seibel, 
R.  F.  D.,  Clayton,  111. 

SEIBEL,  HERMAN  S Private 

Company  D,  120th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt,  France,  Sep- 
tember 29,  1918.  With  eight  other  soldiers,  com- 
prising the  company  headquarters  detachment,  he 
assisted  his  company  commander  in  cleaning  out 
the  enemy  dugouts  along  a  canal  and  capturing 
242  prisoners.  Home  address,  Ernest  E.  Seibel, 
father,  Helmsburg,  Ind. 

SEIDEL,  THOMAS Private 

Company  G,  26th  Infantry.  With  two  other 
soldiers  he  rushed  a  machine-gun  position  near 
Soissons,  France,  July  19,  1918,  killed  the  crew, 
and  captured  the  gun  in  order  to  make  the  advance 
of  his  platoon  possible.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Katherine  Seidel,  mother,  Riblaho,  Wis. 

SEIDERS,  CLIFFORD,  M Private 

Machine  Gun  Company,  314th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Malancourt, 
France,  September  26,  1918.  Advancing  ahead  of 
his  platoon  in  the  face  of  heavy  machine-gun  fire, 
Private  Seiders  entered  alone  a  ruined  building, 
and  discovered  13  of  the  enemy.  He  shot  one  who 
resisted  capture  and  made  prisoners  of  the  remain- 
ing twelve,  bringing  in  with  him  three  light  machine 
guns.  Later  in  the  same  day,  he  captured  ten  of  the 
enemy  and  five  machine  guns.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Bertha  Houser,  mother,  109  North  Fifty-fifth 
Street,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

SEITZ,  LESTER  E Private 

Company  F,  5th  Marines.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Blanc  Mont,  France,  Oc- 
tober 3-5,  1918.  After  being  struck  in  the  leg  by 
shrapnel,  Private  Seitz  continued  to  act  as  stretch- 
er bearer  for  two  days  and  nights  under  heavy 
artillery  and  machine-gun  fire,  carrying  wounded 
comrades  to  the  first-aid  station.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Alta  Seitz,  mother,  McArthur,  Ohio. 


SELL,  HERMAN  M. 


.  First  Sergeant 


Company  A,  306th  Infantry.    For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  La  Cendriere  Woods,  near 


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Vauxere,  between  the  Vesle  and  the  Aisne,  France, 
September  6,  1918.  First  Sergeant  Sell  volunteered 
to  deliver  a  message  of  great  importance  to  his 
battalion  commander  after  six  runners,  who  had 
been  sent  with  the  same  message,  failed  to  return. 
He  voluntarily  crossed  600  yards  of  open  field 
swept  by  shell  and  machine-gun  fire,  reached  his 
destination,  accomplished  his  mission,  and  re- 
turned to  his  company  with  information  of  vital 
importance.  Home  address,  F.  Sell,  1862  De- 
catur  Street,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 

SELLERS,  CECIL  G.  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
20th  Aero  Squadron,  Air  Service.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  Longuyon.  France, 
September  16,  1918.  Starting  on  a  very  important 
bombing  mission  with  five  other  planes,  as  pilot  he 
went  on  alone  when  the  other  five  machines  were 
forced  to  turn  back.  On  crossing  the  enemy  lines  he 
was  attacked  by  three  enemy  planes,  but  continued 
toward  his  objectives,  while  his  observer  kept 
them  at  bay.  In  the  face  of  this  hostile  opposition 
the  objective  was  reached  and  their  bombs  dropped. 
On  the  way  back  four  more  planes  joined' in  the  at- 
tack, but  fighting  them  off  they  reached  our  lines 
with  valuable  information  after  a  fight  lasting  38 
minutes.  Home  address,  Hamilton  Sellers,  brother, 
350  Stonewall  Place,  Memphis,  Tenn. 

SELLERS,  JAMES  McB.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Company  G,  6th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  On 
June  6,  1918,  at  Bouresches,  France,  at  a  critical 
period  of  the  attack  he  was  selected  to  transport 
a  message,  of  the  extreme  importance  of  which  he 
was  cognizant.  In  order  to  execute  his  mission  he 
had  to  pass  through  a  heavy  artillery  bombard- 
ment of  high-explosive  and  gas  shells.  Although 
seriously  wounded  while  making  the  trip,  he  suc- 
cessfully executed  his  mission.  Home  address, 
Colonel  Sanford  Sellers,  father,  1817  Washington 
Avenue,  Lexington,  Mo. 

SEELER,  WILFRED  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Medical  Detachment,  125th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  southwest  of  Fismes, 
France,  August  5,  1918.  During  the  forward  move- 
ment of  the  first  battalion  125th  Infantry,  a  large 
number  of  the  company  to  which  he  was  attached 
were  wounded  while  crossing  an  open  field.  At 
this  point  the  artillery  fire  was  accurate  and  intense, 
but  he  disregarded  all  possibilities  of  personal  in- 
juries and  remained  upon  the  field  until  he  had  ad- 
ministered first  aid  to  all  his  fallen  comrades. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Bedelia  Seeler,  Shelldrake, 
Mich. 

SELLERS,  WILLIAM  E Sergeant 

Company  I,  118th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Brancourt,  France,  Oc- 
tober 8,  1918.  While  his  platoon  was  advancing  he, 
on  his  own  initiative,  rushed  ahead  of  the  line  and, 
flanking  an  enemy  machine-gun  post,  shot  one  of 
the  crew  and  bayoneted  the  other.  His  action  saved 
his  platoon  from  heavy  casualities.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Sarah  E.  Sellers,  mother,  Chesterfield,  S.  C. 

SEMBERTRANT,  FRANK  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Machine  Gun  Company,  363d  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Waereghem, 
Belgium,  October  31,  1918.  Having  set  up  his  gun 
in  the  open  near  the  enemy  wire,  at  a  range  of  less 
than  200  meters  from  the  enemy  and  in  the  face  of 
direct  machine-gun  fire,  Private  Sembertrant  of- 
fered a  most  stubborn  resistance  to  the  enemy  des- 
pite the  fact  that  his  sergeant  had  been  killed  and 
his  gun  damaged  by  the  heavy  fire.  He  continued 
until  one  gunner  had  been  killed  and  the  fire  from 
another  gun  silenced.  Home  address.  Miss  Rose 
Sembertrant,  sister,  271  Collingwood  Street,  San 
Francisco.  Cal. 


SEMMES,  HARRY  HODGES  .  .  Captain 
Tank  Corps.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action 
near  Xivray,  France,  September  12,  1918.  During 
the  operations  along  the  Rupt  de  Mad,  Captain 
Semmes's  tank  fell  into  the  water  and  was  com- 
pletely submerged.  Upon  escaping  through  the 
turret  door  and  finding  that  his  driver  was  still  in 
the  tank,  Captain  Semmes  returned  and  rescued  the 
driver  under  machine-gun  fire.  For  the  following 
act  of  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Vau- 
quois,  France,  September  26,  1918,  Captain  Sem- 
mes is  awarded  an  oak-leaf  cluster  to  be  worn  with 
the  distinguished-service  cross:  This  officer  left  his 
tank  under  severe  rifle  fire  and  personally  reconnoi- 
tered  a  passage  for  his  tank  across  the  German  tren- 
ches, remaining  dismounted  until  the  last  tank  had 
passed.  While  so  engaged  he  was  severely  wounded. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  A.  H.  Semmes,  mother,  2208  Q 
Street,  Northwest,  Washington,  D.  C. 

SEMPLE,  FRANK  J Bugler 

Company  I,  310th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Grand-pre,  France,  Nov- 
vember  1,  1918.  Bugler  Semple,  a  battalion 
runner,  volunteered  to  carry  an  important  message 
to  a  detachment  on  the  extreme  flank,  after  seeing 
three  runners  killed  by  machine-gun  fire  while  en- 
deavoring to  deliver  the  same  message.  He  was 
successful  in  his  mission.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Charlotte  Semple,  400  Caroline  Street,  Rochester, 

SENAY.  CHARLES  T Captain 

28th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Plpisy,  south  of  Soissons,  France,  July 
19,  1918.  He  displayed  inspiring  courage  and  leader- 
ship under  heavy  fire  during  the  capture  of  Ploisy 
and  while  reorganizing  units  and  repelling  a  coun- 
terattack. Home  address,  Mrs.  L.  N.  Senay,  326 
Jefferson  Avenue,  New  London,  Conn. 

SERNA,  MARCELINO Private 

Company  B,  355th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Flirey,  France,  September 
12,  1918.  Private  Serna  displayed  exceptional 
coolness  and  courage  in  single  handed  charging 
and  capturing  24  Germans.  Home  address,  Por- 
ferro  Serna,  father,  Ascicnda,  Robinso,  Chaparatus, 
Mexico. 

SESSIONS,  HARRY  C.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
372d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Bussy  Farm,  France,  September  28, 
1918.  Although  he  was  on  duty  in  the  rear,  he 
joined  his  battalion  and  was  directed  by  his  bat- 
talion commander  to  locate  openings  through  the 
enemy's  wire  and  attack  enemy  positions.  He 
hastened  to  the  front  and  cut  a  large  opening 
through  the  wire  in  the  face  of  terrific  machine-gun 
fire.  Just  as  his  task  was  completed  he  was  so 
severely  wounded  that  he  had  to  be  carried  from 
the  field.  His  gallant  act  cleared  the  way  for  the 
rush  that  captured  the  enemy  positions.  Home 
address,  Edward  C.  Sessions,  brother,  Oakland, 
Cal. 

SETTLE,  FRANK  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Battery  E,  12th  Field  Artillery.  For  extraor- 
dinary heroism  in  action  near  Thiaucourt,  France, 
September  12,  1918.  While  acting  as  No.  1  of  the 
fourth  piece,  Private  Settle  continued  in  the  ser- 
vice of  his  piece  under  a  heavy  and  well-directed 
enfilading  fire.  When  a  shell  wiped  out  the  entire 
gun  crew  of  the  first  section,  at  a  word  from  his 
executive  officer  he  sprang  to  assume  the  duties  of 
gunner  of  the  first  piece  He  assisted  in  carrying 
the  dead  and  wounded  and  acted  in  his  new  cap- 
acity until  the  infantry  attained  their  objective. 
Home  address,  Mareth  Settle,  father,  Ward, 
W.Va. 


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SEVALIA,  WALTER  S.  ....  Corporal 
Company  F,  7th  Engineers.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Breuilles,  France,  November 
3,  1918.  Corporal  Sevelia  swam  the  Meuse  River 
with  a  cable  for  a  pontoon  bridge,  under  direct 
machine-gun  fire.  Later  he  carried  a  cable  for  an- 
other bridge  over  the  Est  Canal,  across  an  open 
field  covered  by  enemy  machine-guns.  Here  he 
was  wounded  by  a  machine-gun  bullet,  but  re- 
turned carrying  a  message  of  great  importance. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary  Stewart,  mother,  Brule, 
Wis. 

SEWELL,  SUMNER  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
95th  Aero  Squadron.  For  repeated  acts  of  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  Menil-la-Tour, 
France,  June  3,  1918,  and  near  Landres-St.-Georges, 
France,  October  13,  1918.  On  June  3,  Lieutenant 
Sewell  with  two  other  pilots  attacked  a  formation  of 
six  hostile  planes.  Through  his  companions  were 
forced  to  withdraw  because  of  jammed  guns,  he 
continued  in  the  fight  for  15  minutes  and  succeeded 
in  sending  one  of  his  adversaries  down  in  flames. 
On  October  18,  while  on  a  voluntary  patrol,  this 
officer  saw  an  American  observation  plane  being 
attacked  by  a  German  machine  (Fokker  type), 
accompanied  by  eight  other  hostile  planes.  He 
immediately  attacked  and  destroyed  the  Fokker  and 
was  in  turn  attacked  by  the  eight  planes. 
By  skillful  maneuvering  he  evaded  them  and 
escorted  the  observation  plane  back  to  our  lines. 
For  the  following  act  of  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Rocourt,  France,  July  7,  1918,  Lieuten- 
ant Sewell  is  awarded  an  oak  leaf  to  be  worn  with 
the  Distinguished  Service  Cross.  Lieutenant 
Sewell  fearlessly  attacked  a  formation  of  five  enemy 
planes  (type  K  Fokker)  and  separated  one  from  the 
group,  pursued  it  far  behind  the  enemy's  lines  and 
sent  it  down  in  crash,  following  it  within  30  meters 
of  the  ground  in  spite  of  severe  fire  from  a  machine- 
gun,  rifles,  and  anti-aircraft  guns,  bullets  from  which 
passed  through  his  clothing.  Home  address,  W.  D. 
Sewell,  father,  Washington  Street,  Bath,  Me. 

SEXTON,  FRED  H.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  113th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Molleville  Farm,  France, 
October  17,  1918.  During  the  thickest  of  the  fight 
in  the  attack  on  Molleville  Farm  Lieutenant  Sex- 
ton set  out  alone  to  locate  enemy  machine-gun 
positions.  While  on  this  mission  he  was  killed. 
Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  J.  T.  Sexton,  mother,  9  East  Pine 
Street,  Union,  S.  C. 

SEXTON,  FRED  L Private 

82d  Company,  6th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Bayonville, 
France,  November  1,  1918.  Exposing  himself  to 
enemy  fire,  Private  Sexton  with  another  soldier, 
courageously  advanced  ahead  of  their  platoon  and 
captured  five  machine-guns  and  14  prisoners. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Nellie  Sexton,  wife,  Waterloo, 
Iowa. 

SEYMOUR,  QUINCY  R Private 

Deceased.  Company  F,  353d  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  in  the  Bois  de 
Barricourt,  France,  November  2,  1918.  With 
another  soldier,  Private  Seymour  advanced  more 
than  150  yards  over  an  open  space  swept  by  fire 
from  30  enemy  machine-guns,  for  the  purpose  of 
drawing  the  fire  of  these  guns,  while  the  remainder 
of  his  company  attacked  them  from  the  flanks. 
His  self-sacrificing  act  cost  him  his  life,  but  enabled 
his  comrades  to  capture  the  hostile  position.  Next 
of  kin,  James  O.  Seymour,  father,  Rantoul,  Kan. 

SHADRICK,  BART  L Private 

Company  E,  357th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Fey-en-Haye,  France, 
September  12,  1918.  When  a  part  of  his  company 
was  held  up  by  machine-gun  fire  this  soldier,  with 


the  aid  of  two  others,  flanked  two  machine-guns, 
killed  the  gunners,  and  captured  the  guns,  thereby 
allowing  the  company  to  advance  without  delay  or 
losses.  Later  on  in  the  same  advance  he  crept  up  to 
a  German  machine-gun  emplacement,  rolled  over 
the  parapet  onto  the  gun  crew,  putting  gun  and 
gunners  out  of  action.  Home  address,  John  W. 
Shadrick,  R.  F.  D.  I.,  Sapulpa,  Okla. 

SHAHAN,  WINFIELD  F.  .  .  .  Corporal 
Company  M,  139th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  the  Meuse-Argonne  offensive, 
September  26-28,  1918,  and  near  Exermont,  France, 
September  29,  1918.  Corporal  Shahan,  regimental 
liaison  noncommissioned  officer,  with  great  courage 
constantly  exposed  himself  to  heavy  enemy  ma- 
chine-gun and  shell  fire  for  three  days  in  maintaining 
liaison  between  his  regimental  headquarters  and 
the  companies  in  the  front  line.  On  September  29, 
he  attacked,  single-handed,  an  enemy  machine- 
gun  nest,  killing  several  of  the  enemy  and  taking 
one  prisoner.  While  making  his  way  back  to  his 
lines,  he  was  fired  upon  by  another  German 
machine-gun,  which  wounded  him  in  the  right  arm, 
and  was  at  the  same  time  attacked  by  his  prisoner. 
In  spite  of  his  wound,  he  killed  the  German  with 
his  pistol,  and  reached  his  lines  in  safety.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Flora  Shahan,  mother,  Marion,  Kan. 


SHAHWOOD,  SOLOMON 


Private 


Company  A,  305th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Curre  four  de  Meurrussons, 
France,  September  27,  1918.  After  his  company 
had  taken  shelter  from  the  enfilading  machine-gun 
and  trench-mortar  fire  of  the  enemy,  Private 
Shahwood,  with  two  other  soldiers,  crawled  to  the 
aid  of  wounded  comrades,  thus  saving  the  lives  of 
at  least  two,  while  exposed  to  terrific  fire  of  the 
enemy.  Home  address,  George  Abraham,  cousin, 
Myers,  N.  Y. 

SHALLENBERGER,  Jr.,  HUGH  D.     .      . 

.  w Second  Lieutenant 

56th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Preny  Ridge,  France,  November  1, 
1918.  Although  twice  wounded  by  machine-gun 
fire  while  leading  his  men  in  an  attack  on  Preny 
Ridge,  under  heavy  machine-gun  fire,  Lieutenant 
Shallenberger  continued  in  the  advance  until  he 
was  killed  by  the  explosion  of  a  shell.  Next  of  kin, 
H.  D.  Shallenberger,  father,  Vanderbilt,  Pa. 

SHAMANSKI,  WALTER  A.     . 

Private  (First  Class) 

Infantry.  At  Vaux,  July  1,  1918,  having  entered 
a  cellar  to  install  his  telephone,  he  was  attacked  by 
11  of  the  enemy,  of  whom  he  killed  two  and  took 
nine  prisoners,  single-handed.  Home  address, 
Joseph  Shamanski,  father,  242  South  Beach  Street, 
Mt.  Carmel,  Pa. 

SHANAHAN,  EDWARD  T.  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Company  I,  165th  Infantry.  In  the  face  of  vio- 
lent artillery  and  machine-gun  fire  near  Sergy  and 
Scringes,  France,  on  July  28,  1918,  he  selected  a 
squad  of  men  and  rushed  a  machine-gun  that  had 
been  harassing  his  company  with  its  fire.  He 
reached  and  captured  the  gun  and  killed  the  crew. 
Home  address,  Martin  Shanahan,  62^  Thirty- 
first  Street,  Milwaukee,  Wis. 

SHANE,  WILLIAM Corporal 

Company  I,  lllth  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Le  Chene  Tondu,  France. 
October  1,  1918.  Seeing  the  commanding  officer  of 
an  adjacent  unit  fall  from  a  wound,  Corporal  Shane 
left  his  p^lace  of  safety  and  made  his  way  through 
the  continuous  rain  of  machine-gun  bullets  to  the 
side  of  the  wounded  officer.  After  a  severe  struggle 
he  managed  to  drag  him  to  a  place  of  safety.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Mary  Shane,  mother,  631J^  Herron 
Avenue,  Pittsburgh,  Pa. 


DISTINGUISHED  SERVICE  CROSS 


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SHANKLE,  VANCE Corporal 

Deceased.  Company  K,  118th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  St.  Martin 
Revere,  France,  October  17,  1918.  When  the  ad- 
vance of  his  company  was  held  up,  he  volunteered 
to  go  forward  with  another  soldier  to  reduce  a 
machine-gun  emplacement.  Advancing  in  front  of 
our  lines,  these  two  soldiers  attacked  the  enemy 
position,  destroyed  it,  and  captured  three  prisoners. 
Corporal  Shankle  was  killed  in  action  shortly 
afterwards.  Next  of  kin,  Brooks  B.  Shankle, 
brother,  Kanapolis,  N.  C. 

SHANKLIN,  ALMERON  W.  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased,  llth  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Cunel,  France,  October  15, 
1918.  Forbidding  his  men  to  leave  their  place  of 
safety,  Lieutenant  Shanklin  went  forth,  in  the  face 
of  heavy  machine-gun  fire,  located  and  sighted  his 
37-mm.  gun,  receiving  wounds  which  proved  fatal. 
Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Walton  Shanklin,  wife,  Crozet, 
Va. 

SHANNON,  FRED  B Sergeant 

Company  K,  117th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Geneve  and  Fremont, 
France,  October  7-20,  1918.  Throughout  the  en- 
gagement Sergeant  Shannon  led  his  platoon  with 
great  bravery  and  distinction,  participating  con- 
stantly in  the  severe  fighting  of  that  period,  despite 
a  painful  wound  in  the  hand  and  another  in  the 
arm,  received  the  first  day  of  the  engagement.  He 
gave  unsparingly  of  his  strength  while  helping 
others  in  addition  to  his  own  work  until  his  com- 
pany had  been  relieved.  He  dropped  unconscious 
from  exhaustion  and  the  effects  of  his  wounds  soon 
after  turning  over  his  platoon  to  the  second  in 
command.  Home  address,  William  Shannon, 
brother,  Chattanooga,  Tenn. 

SHANNON,  JAMES  A.  .  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
Deceased.  112th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Chatel  Chehery,  France, 
October  5-6,  1918.  He  voluntarily  led  an  officer's 
patrol  to  a  depth  of  three  kilometers  within  the 
enemy  lines.  As  a  result  of  his  exceptional  bravery 
and  skill  in  leading  this  patrol  in  its  contact  with 
the  enemy,  vital  information  was  obtained  at  a 
critical  period  of  the  battle,  to  which  much  of  the 
success  of  the  next  few  days  was  due.  The  inform- 
ation thus  secured  was  followed  up  by  an  attack 
the  next  morning,  which  this  officer  personally  led 
and  wherein  he  was  fatally  wounded.  His  superb 
leadership  and  personal  courage  furnished  the  neces- 
sary inspiration  to  an  exhausted  command.  Next 
of  kin,  Mrs.  James  A.  Shannon,  wife,  Fort  Hamilton. 
Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 

SHANTZ,  JOSEPH  E.  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
131st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Consenvoye,  France,  October  13,  1918. 
Although  seriously  wounded  in  the  head  by  shrap- 
nel, Lieutenant  Shantz  went  forward  to  rectify  the 
position  of  our  troops,  who  were  occupying  the 
ground  on  which  our  barrage  was  scheduled  to  fall. 
Through  a  perilous  fire,  he  brought  the  line  back 
to  a  new  position.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Joseph  E. 
Shantz,  wife,  Tenth  and  Greenleaf  Avenue,  Wil- 
mette,  111. 

SHAPIRO,  ELI Corporal 

Company  D,  132d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Forges,  France,  September 
26,  1918.  After  having  been  severely  wounded, 
Corporal  Shapiro  continued  to  lead  his  squad  dur- 
ing the  entire  attack  which  lasted  several  hours, 
and  he  remained  until  his  objective  had  been 
reached  and  his  squad  sheltered.  Home  address, 
Abraham  Shapiro,  father,  1833  South  St.  Louis 
Avenue,  Chicago,  111. 


SHARKEY,  CHARLES  WESLY     .      .      . 

Private  (First  Class) 

Company  C,  15th  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  during  the  St. 
Mihiel  offensive,  September  12,  1918.  After  being 
shot  in  the  right  arm,  Private  Sharkey  continued 
to  advance;  and,  by  the  effective  use  of  his  pistol 
with  his  left  hand,  alone  captured  20  Germans  and 
two  machine-guns.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Charles 
Sharkey,  wife,  1301  Spruce  Avenue,  Cleveland, 
Ohio. 

SHARP,  JAMES  H.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
23d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  St.  Etienne-a-Arnes,  France,  October 
3-9,  1918.  Lieutenant  Sharp  volunteered  and  made 
several  reconnaissances  through  heavy  machine- 
gun  and  artillery  fire.  When  the  flank  of  his  or- 
ganization was  dangerously  exposed,  Lieutenant 
Sharp  volunteered  to  get  assistance.  He  brought 
up  several  companies,  thus  saving  the  flank  from 
annihilation.  He  carried  several  important  mes- 
sages through  extremely  heavy  machine-gun  and 
artillery  fire.  Home  address,  F.  H.  Sharp,  father, 
421  Ninth  Street  South,  Moorhead,  Minn. 

SHARP,  ROBERT  E.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
117th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Estrees,  France,  October  6-7,  1918. 
Acting  as  battalion  gas  officer,  Lieutenant  Sharp 
volunteered  to  carry  an  important  message  to  one 
of  the  companies  after  three  runners  had  been 
killed  in  attempting  to  do  so.  He  succeeded  in 
making  the  trip  through  heavy  shell  and  machine- 
gun  fire  and  returning  safely.  Next  morning  upon 
his  own  request,  he  was  permitted  to  join  one  of  the 
attacking  companies  and  was  severely  wounded 
while  leading  a  platoon  to  its  objective.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Martha  Sharp,  mother,  Chattan- 
ooga, Tenn. 

SHARP,  THOMAS  V Private 

Deceased.  Company  F,  6th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Regnie- 
ville,  France,  September  12,  1918.  Having 
located  an  enemy  machine-gun  nest,  Private 
Sharp,  accompanied  by  another  soldier,  was  ad- 
vancing on  the  nest  under  fire  when  the  German 
gunners  threw  up  theirhandsandyelled,"Kamerad." 
They  continued  toward  the  nest  and  when  they 
were  within  15  yards  of  the  position  the  enemy 
again  opened  fire,  killing  Private  Sharp's  companion, 
thereupon  Private  Sharp  dashed  straight  at  the 
enemy  emplacement,  shooting  one  gunner,  bayo- 
neting two  others  and  capturing  four,  together  with 
three  machine-guns.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Belle  Sharp, 
mother,  Wichita,  Kan. 

SHARRAR,  OLIVER Corporal 

Company  M,  328th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Cornay,  France,  October  9-10, 
1918.  After  fighting  for  six  hours,  Corporal 
Sharrar  volunteered  to  accompany  15  other 
soldiers  and  an  officer  on  a  night  patrol  of  Cornay, 
which  was  held  by  many  enemy  machine-gun  posts. 
The  party  worked  from  11  o  clock  at  night  until 
next  morning  at  clearing  buildings  and  dugouts  of 
the  enemy,  capturing  65  prisoners  and  two  machine 
guns.  With  six  others,  Corporal  Sharrar  volun- 
teered and  entered  a  dugout  where  23  prisoners 
were  captured.  He  was  wounded  while  leaving  the 
town,  but  he  refused  to  go  to  the  aid  station  until 
the  prisoners  had  been  delivered  at  brigade  head- 
quarters. Home  address,  Mrs.  Lucinda  Sharrar, 
mother,  Fertigo,  Venango  County,  Pa. 

SHARTLE,  ALBERT  J.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
315th  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  Bethincourt, 
France,  September  26,  1918.  Lieutenant  Shartle 
gave  proof  of  courage  and  unhesitating  devotion  to 


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duty  when  he  rallied  a  platoon  of  infantry  held  up 
by  intense  fire  from  a  machine-gun  directly  to  the 
front.  This  officer  led  the  platoon  against  the  hos- 
tile strong  point,  captured  it,  and  fell  severely 
wounded.  Home  address,  A.  B.  Shartle,  father, 
1114  South  Forty-seventh  Street,  Philadelphia, 
Pa. 

8HASKAN,  SAMUEL Private 

Headquarters  Company,  128th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Juvigny, 
France,  August  28,  1918.  Going  out  from  the  front 
line  through  barbed-wire  entanglements,  under 
heavy  artillery  and  machine-gun  fire,  Private 
Shaskan  brought  back  to  safety  a  wounded  soldier. 
Home  address,  Abraham  Shaskan,  brother,  71  West 
Twenty-third  Street,  New  York  City. 

SHAW,  CHARLES  A.  ...  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  Company  E,  353d  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  during  the  offen- 
sive against  the  St.  Mihiel  salient,  France,  Sep- 
tember 11-13,  1918.  He  personally  led  his  platoon 
under  heavy  machine-gun  fire  into  the  undamaged 
enemy  wire,  so  inspiring  his  platoon  that,  regard- 
less of  heavy  losses,  the  machine-gun  neat  was 
neutralized.  He  was  killed  one  minute  after  his 
platoon  had  accomplished  its  mission.  Next  of 
kin,  W.  A.  Shaw,  brother,  Weatherby,  Mo. 

SHEA,  RICHARD  O'B  .  .  Assistant  Surgeon 
U.  S.  N.  attached  to  5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C. 
At  Chateau-Thierry,  France,  on  June  6,  1918,  he 
displayed  extraordinary  heroism  treating  the 
wounded  while  under  heavy  bombardment.  He 
showed  utter  disregard  of  his  personal  safety  in 
order  to  succor  others.  Home  address,  P.  J.  Shea, 
father,  26  Noyes  Avenue,  Westerly,  R.  I. 

SHEA,  WILLIAM  A Sergeant 

Machine  Gun  Company,  39th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Cuisy,  France, 
September  26,  1918.  Although  painfully  wounded 
by  machine-gun  fire,  Sergeant  Shea  placed  himself 
in  an  exposed  position  between  two  machine-guns, 
and  by  the  use  of  his  glasses  directed  the  fire  of  a 
heavy  machine-gun  barrage  on  the  ememy.  He 
remained  in  this  exposed  position  for  two  hours, 
and  his  were  the  only  guns  which  remained  in  ac- 
tion under  the  sweeping  fire  of  the  enemy.  Home 
address,  Matilda  Shea,  mother,  1483  Catherine 
Street,  Hamilton,  Ontario,  Canada. 

SHEAFF,   DONALD  R Corporal 

Company  G,  6th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  In  the 
Bois  de  Belleau,  France,  on  June  6,  1918,  in  de- 
livering messages,  he  voluntarily  chose  the  most 
direct  route,  although  it  was  through  a  machine- 
gun  barrage,  to  deliver  information  which  prevented 
the  bombardment  of  positions  that  had  just  been 
occupied.  He  took  the  path  of  danger  to  save  his 
comrades.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Wade  McDougal, 
friend,  South  University,  Denver,  Colo. 

SHEARER,  MAURICE  E Major 

5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  the  Bois  de  Belleau,  France, 
June  25,  1918.  He  displayed  conspicuous  courage, 
going  forward  at  the  head  of  his  command  during 
the  attack.  Personally  going  along  the  front  line, 
after  the  objective  had  been  reached,  he  encour- 
aged his  men  and  directed  the  repulse  of  a  counter- 
attack by  the  enemy.  During  the  encounter  his 
battalion  took  over  200  prisoners  and  19  machine 
is.  Home  address,  S.  H.  Shearer,  father,  6167 
11  Avenue,  Indianapolis,  Ind. 

SHECKART,  GROVER  C.     .      .      .        Sergeant 

316th  Infantry.     For  extraordinary  heroism  in 

action  near  Montfaucon,    France,    September  29, 

1918.      After   his    commanding    officer    had   been 


wounded  and  taken  from  the  field,  Sergeant 
Sheckart  reorganized  two  platoons  of  his  company 
and  led  them  into  a  thick  woods  against  strong 
machine-gun  nests.  He  advanced  alone  against 
a  machine-gun  crew,  killed  the  officer  in  charge,  and 
took  four  prisoners.  He  continued  to  lead  his  men 
during  the  advance  of  that  day,  in  spite  of  a  wound 
in  the  foot,  which  caused  his  evacuation  in  the 
evening.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Mayme  Sheckart, 
wife,  137  West  Chocolate  Avenue,  Hershey,  Pa. 

SHEDLEWSKI,  JOHN  F.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  A,  107th  Ammunition  Train.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Juvigny,  north 
of  Soissons,  France,  September  4,  1918.  During 
a  heavy  enemy  bombardment  a  shell  burst  near  two 
ammunition  trucks  that  were  being  unloaded  at  a 
dump,  blowing  up  one  truck  and  setting  fire  to  the 
other.  Disregarding  the  warnings  of  bystanders, 
Private  Shedlewski  rushed  forward  and  assisted 
in  throwing  the  burning  cushions  and  cover  off  the 
truck  and  backing  it  to  a  place  of  safety.  His  con- 
spicuous bravery  was  the  means  of  saving  a  large 
quantity  of  ammuniton.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Julia  Brizki,  mother,  Menasha,  Wis. 

SHEERAN,  JAMES  J.  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
23d  Infantry.  After  being  severely  wounded, 
near  Chateau-Thierry,  France,  June  6,  1918,  he 
displayed  remarkable  fortitude  and  exemplary 
poise  by  continuing  to  direct  the  operation  of  his 
platoon  under  violent  machine-gun  fire.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  K.  E.  Sheeran,  7130  Carpenter 
Street,  Chicago,  111. 

SHEFRIN,  WILLIAM Cook 

Deceased.  Company  C,  306th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  in  the  Ravine  de 
L'Homme  Mort  near  Vauxcere,  between  the  Vesle 
and  Aisne  Rivers,  September  5,  1918.  After  both 
of  his  feet  had  been  blown  off  by  a  bursting  shell 
Cook  Shefrin,  although  mortally  wounded,  cooly 
directed  the  work  of  rescuing  and  caring  for  other 
wounded  men  of  the  kitchen  detachment  who 
had  been  wounded  when  his  transport  was  struck. 
Next  of  kin,  Naton  Shefrin,  father,  210  Seven- 
teenth Street,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 

SHELBY,  RICHARD  D.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Air  Service,  139th  Aero  Squadron.  For  extraor- 
dinary heroism  in  action  near  Verdun,  France, 
October  10,  1918.  Lieutenant  Shelby  encountered 
six  enemy  planes  at  a  very  low  altitude  strafing  our 
trenches.  He  immediately  attacked  and  dispersed 
the  enemy  planes  and  by  skillful  maneuvering 
brought  one  of  the  planes  down  just  behind  his  own 
lines.  Home  address,  W.  A.  Shelby,  father,  Rose- 
dale,  Miss. 


SHELDON,  RAYMOND 


Colonel 


307th  Infantry.  For  repeated  acts  of  extraor- 
dinary heroism  in  action  near  Grand-Pre\  France, 
October  15,  1918,  and  near  Oches  and  Raucourt, 
France,  November  4-6,  1918.  In  the  attack  on 
Grand-Pr6,  October  15,  he  displayed  gallant  con- 
duct in  going  forward  under  heavy  artillery  and 
machine-gun  fire  and  taking  personal  command 
of  the  leading  battalion  of  his  regiment  by  his  pres- 
ence inspiring  his  men  and  facilitating  the  capture 
of  this  town.  During  the  advance  on  Oches, 
November  4,  when  his  leading  units  were  held  up 
by  machine-gun  fire,  he  went  forward  to  the  skir- 
mish line  in  order  to  estimate  the  strength  of  the 
enemy's  position.  The  location  by  him  of  certain 
enemy  machine-guns  resulted  in  their  destruction 
by  our  artillery.  During  the  advance  on  the  Meuse, 
November  4-6,  he  was  constantly  with  the  ad- 
vanced elements  of  his  regiment.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  George  W.  Sheldon,  113  Woodland  Avenue, 
Summit,  N.  J. 


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SHELLY,  HARRY Private 

Company  A,  132d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Hamel,  Belgium,  July  4, 
1918.  With  an  Australian  soldier,  Private  Shelly 
went  out  and  silenced  an  enemy  sniping  post  and 
brought  back  eight  prisoners.  Home  address.  Mrs. 
H.  A.  Shelly,  mother,  339  North  Menard  Avenue, 
Chicago,  111. 


SHELOR,  CHARLES  A. 


Second  Lieutenant 


127th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  in  the  Bois  de  Bantheville,  France,  October 
15,  1918.  Under  heavy  fire,  Lieutenant  Shelor 
made  a  reconnaissance  of  woods  infested  by  enemy 
machine-guns  and  snipers,  locating  another  bat- 
talion of  his  regiment,  from  which  his  own  had  be- 
come separated,  and  securing  information  which 
made  it  possible  to  continue  the  attack  next  day. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  J.  J.  Shelor,  mother,  511 
Luck  Avenue,  Roanoke,  Va. 

SHELTON,  CLYDE Sergeant 

Company  L,  120th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Mazinghien,  France,  Oc- 
tober 19,  1918.  Sergeant  Shelton  who  was  in  com- 
mand of  a  platoon,  was  ordered  to  post  an  auto- 
matic rifle  so  as  to  protect  the  right  flank  of  his 
battalion,  and  in  order  to  do  this,  it  was  necessary 
to  advance  his  line  beyond  a  hedge  and  wire  fence. 
Halting  his  platoon,  he  went  forward  himself,  and, 
under  heavy  fire  in  clear  view  of  the  enemy,  he 
cut  an  opening  in  the  barrier.  His  courageous  act 
permitted  a  patrol  to  pass  through,  and  the  line  was 
subsequently  established  with  a  minimum  of  cas- 
ualties. Home  address,  William  Shelton,  father, 
R.  F.  D.  2,  Mount  Airy,  N.  C. 

SHELTON,  FRANCIS  R.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
7th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Fossoy,  France,  July  1,  1918.  Although 
wounded  in  the  side  by  shrapnel  and  suffering  great 
pain,  Lieutenant  Shelton  remained  in  command  of 
his  company  for  48  hours,  successfully  repelling 
the  offensive  launched  by  the  enemy.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Janet  Shelton,  mother,  Grayville,  111. 

SHENKEL,  JOHN  H.  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
lllth  Infantry.  Lieutenant  Shenkel  displayed 
marked  bravery  when,  with  a  number  of  others,  he 
volunteered  to  assist  the  French  in  retaking  Hill 
204.  Finding  himself  with  but  seven  men,  com- 
pletely surrounded  by  the  enemy,  he  led  his  de- 
tachment in  fighting  their  way  out  with  rifle  butts 
and  bayonets,  himself  killing  a  German  officer 
with  his  pistol.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Elizabeth  C. 
Shenkel,  mother,  900  Grandview  Avenue,  Pitts- 
burgh, Pa. 

SHEPARD,  ERWIN  E.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  C,  2d  Engineers.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Medeah  Farm,  France, 
October  9,  1918.  Crawling  forward  under  heavy 
machine-gun  fire,  Private  Shepard  assisted  in  bring- 
ing a  wounded  comrade  to  safety.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Lillian  Shepard,  mother,  16  Crown  Street, 
Waterbury,  Conn. 

SHEPHERD,  GRANT Captain 

23rd  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism 
in  action  at  Soissons  and  Chateau-Thierry. 
France,  June  and  July,  1918.  After  being  so 
seriously  gassed  as  to  be  rendered  temporarily 
so  blind  that  he  had  to  be  led  by  hand 
through  the  trenches,  he  refused  to  be  evacuated, 
nevertheless  visiting  all  portions  of  his  trenches  to 
encourage  his  troops  to  hold  at  a  most  critical  stage 
in  the  operations.  Commanding  his  company  in 
the  Soissons-Rheims  offensive,  he  advanced  over 
the  top  in  front  of  his  company,  personally  engaging 
machine-gun  nests  with  his  men,  until  he  was  so 
severely  wounded  by  the  explosion  of  a  shell  as  to 


render  him  a  cripple  for  the  rest  of  his  life.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  E.  N.  Shepherd,  1917  Kalorama  Road, 
Washington,  D.  C. 

SHEPHERD,  LEMUEL  C.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  On  June  3,  1918,  near 
the  Lucy-Torcy  Roads,  he  declined  medical  treat- 
ment after  being  wounded  and  continued  courage- 
ously to  lead  his  men.  Home  address,  Dr.  L.  C. 
Shepherd,  father,  803  Colonial  Avenue,  Norfolk,  Va. 

SHEPHERD,  MARION  H.  .  .  .  Captain 
371st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Ripont,  France,  September  29-30, 
1918.  Captain  Shepherd  was  wounded  twice  but 
each  time  he  refused  to  be  evacuated  after  re- 
ceiving first-aid  treatment,  holding  his  shattered 
command  in  position  under  heavy  shell  fire  for  six 
days.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Jane  Shepherd,  mother, 
Parrett,  Ky. 


SHEPHERD,  ROYAL  H.  C. 


Private 


Company  D,  6th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Tigny, 
France,  July  19,  1918.  He  entered  the  action  with 
badly  burned  foot,  which  fact  he  concealed  from 
his  officers  Shot  through  the  shoulder  early  in  the 
advance  and  unable  to  hold  his  position  in  the  fir- 
ing line,  he  carried  wounded  men  to  shelter  for  six 
hours,  all  of  the  time  under  heavy  fire  of  the  enemy 
and  yielded  to  treatment  himself  only  when  he  had 
become  exhausted  from  the  effects  of  his  injury. 
Home  address,  John  S.  Shepherd,  father,  R.  F. 
D.  1,  Houston,  Texas. 

SHERET,  JAMES  A Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  F,  108th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Ronssoy, 
France,  September  29,  1918.  During  the  opera- 
tions against  the  Hindenburg  line  on  September 
29,  this  soldier  displayed  exceptional  bravery  in 
several  single-handed  attacks  on  enemy  positions. 
After  rushing  two  hostile  posts  and  killing  the  occu- 
pants with  his  revolver,  Sergeant  Sheret  attacked 
four  of  the  enemy  in  a  machine-gun  position,  kil- 
ling one  of  them  before  he  was  himself  surrounded 
and  killed  by  the  other  three.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs. 
Anna  Sheret,  mother,  28  West  Park  Street,  Albion, 
N.Y. 

SHERIDAN,  CHARLES  L.  .  .  .  Captain 
Company  A,  163d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  on  Hill  No.  230,  near  Cierges, 
France,  July  31  and  August  1,  1918.  He  demon- 
strated notable  courage  and  leadership  by  taking 
command  of  the  remnants  of  two  companies  and 
leading  them  up  the  hill  and  into  the  woods  against 
violent  fire  from  the  enemy.  His  grit  and  leader- 
ship inspired  his  men  to  force  the  enemy  back. 
He  personally  shot  and  killed  three  of  the  enemy 
and  under  his  direction  six  machines  were  put  out 
of  action  and  the  hill  captured.  Home  address, 
A.  H.  Sheridan,  father,  Bozeman,  Mont. 

SHERIDAN,  RICHARD  B.  .  First  Lieutenan  t 
Deceased.  308th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ville  Savoye,  France, 
August  23,  1918.  While  leading  his  platoon  in  at- 
tack, Lieutenant  Sheridan  had  one  of  his  legs  badly 
shattered  by  shell  fire.  Refusing  evacuation,  he 
remained  to  direct  the  movements  of  his  men  until 
he  died.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Isabella  Sheridan, 
mother,  1875  Cropsey  Avenue,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 


SHERMAN,  STEPHEN  G 


Sergeant 


Deceased.  20th  Company,  5th  Regiment,  U. 
S.  M.  C.  Killed  in  action  at  Chateau-Thierry. 
France,  June  6,  1918.  He  gave  the  supreme  proof 
of  that  extraordinary  heroism  which  will  serve  SB 


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HEROES  ALL 


an  example  to  hitherto  untried  troops.  Next  of 
kin,  George  C.  Sherman,  father,  1811  Colfax  Avenue, 
South  Minneapolis,  Minn. 

SHETHAR,  SAMUEL Captain 

369th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  in  the  Champagne  Sector,  France,  September 
26-October  1,  1918.  Acting  as  operations  officer, 
Captain  Shethar  9n  several  occasions  voluntarily 
collected  small  units  which  had  become  separated 
from  their  organizations,  organized  them,  and  led 
them  to  their  positions  through  intense  machine- 
gun  and  shell  fire.  At  another  time  he  spent  sev- 
eral hours  searching  for  a  wounded  battalion  com- 
mander until  he  found  him  and  carried  him  through 
heavy  fire  to  the  rear.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Samuel 
Shethar,  wife,  New  York  City. 

SHIMANOWICH,  ALEX  ....  Private 
Company  L,  23d  Infantry.  He  displayed  daring 
bravery  by  creeping  forward  alone,  attacking 
without  assistance  and  putting  out  of  operation  an 
enemy  machine-gun  detachment  which  was  hold- 
ing up  the  advance  of  his  platoon.  The  machine 
gun  was  captured  and  its  crew  killed  or  made  pris- 
oners as  a  result  of  his  heroic  and  successful  attack. 
Home  address,  Alex  Dybreck,  friend,  64  Belmont 
Avenue,  Newark,  N.  J. 

SHIMAMOWSKI,  ALFRED  .  .  .  Private 
Company  G,  9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  south  of  Soissons,  France,  July 
18,  1918.  With  Jerome  Buschman,  sergeant,  John 
Rockwell,  private;  William  F.  Rockwell,  private, 
and  Watzlaw  Viniarsky,  private,  all  of  the  same 
company,  Private  Shimamowski,  distinguished 
himself  by  attacking  a  party  of  more  than  60  Ger- 
mans and,  in  an  intense  and  desperate  hand-to- 
hand  fight,  succeeded  in  killing  22  men  and  cap- 
turing 49  men  and  five  machine-guns. 

SHIMEL,  FIRM  T.  .  .  Sergeant  (First  Class) 
Company  B,  316th  Field  Signal  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Epinonville, 
France,  October  1-2,  1918.  Sergeant  Shimel  was  in 
charge  of  a  party  of  men  stringing  wire  when  an 
enemy  sniper  was  firing  at  them.  Sending  his  men 
to  cover,  he  advanced  alone,  located  the  sniper,  and 
killed  him.  Next  day  while  he  and  his  party  were 
repairing  breaks  in  the  line  under  shell  fire,  a  shell 
burst  a  few  feet  away.  His  coolness  and  courage 
under  fire  inspired  his  men  to  continue  their  work 
and  prevented  communication  being  interrupted. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  B.  E.  Shimel,  mother,  New 
Kensington,  Pa. 

SHIMMEALL,  RALPH  M.  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Company  M,  353d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bantheville,  France,  Novem- 
ber 1-2,  1918.  Sergeant  Shimmeall,  although 
wounded  twice,  continued  in  action  for  two  days 
without  reporting  for  medical  aid.  He  established 
and  maintained  liaison  during  these  two  days  in  a 
very  efficient  manner.  Home  address,  Floyd 
Shimmeall,  father,  General  Delivery,  Norton,  Kan. 

SHINN,  LEON  P First  Lieutenant 

356th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Flirey,  France,  September  12,  1918. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  L.  P.  Shinn,  wife,  293  Hudson 
Avenue,  Newark,  Ohio. 

SHIPMAN,  STEPHEN  V Corporal 

Company  C,  126th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  the  woods  north  of  Cierges, 
northeast  of  Chateau-Thierry,  France,  August  1, 
1918.  After  his  company  had  entered  the  woods 
north  of  Cierges  he  and  another  soldier  maneuvered 
around  a  machine-gun  which  was  causing  many 
casualties  in  the  company  and  reached  a  shell  hole, 


after  crossing  an  open  space  that  was  swept  by 
hostile  fire.  From  here  they  killed  the  crew  of  the 
machine-gun,  captured  the  gun,  and  turned  it  on 
the  enemy.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Ellen  M.  Ship- 
man,  mother,  R.  F.  D.  1,  Bangor,  Mich. 

SHIPMAN,  STEPHEN  V Private 

Company  C,  126th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  the  woods  north  of  Cierges, 
northeast  of  Chateau-Thierry,  France,  July  31, 
1918.  After  one  man  had  been  killed  and  two  others 
wounded  in  attempting  to  render  first  aid  to  a  lieu- 
tenant who  lay  mortally  wounded  in  an  area  that 
was  subjected  to  fire  from  enemy  machine-guns 
and  snipers,  he  successfully  reached  the  lieutenant 
and  gave  him  first  aid,  risking  his  own  life  in  doing 
so.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Louise  Shipman,  mother, 
60  Safirk  Place,  Buffalo,  N.  Y. 

SHIPP,  BEVERELY  A Lieutenant 

328th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Cornay,  France,  October  9-10,  1918. 
After  successfully  driving  off  the  enemy  his  attacking 
force  was  counterattacked  and  surrounded.  The 
officers  in  charge  decided  to  surrender  to  the 
greatly  superior  numbers,  but  Lieutenant  Shipp, 
refusing  to  do  so,  made  his  way  to  our  lines  through 
deadly  enemy  fire,  although  severely  wounded 
while  doing  so.  Home  address,  Mrs.  M.  R.  Shipp, 
Thirteenth  Avenue,  Cordele,  Ga. 

SHIRLEY,  WALTER  L.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
126th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Bois  de  Bantheville,  France,  October 
18th,  1918.  Going  forward  to  the  outpost  line  on  a 
reconnaissiance  mission,  he  was  wounded,  but, 
upon  receiving  first-aid  treatment,  returned  to  his 
position  within  30  yards  of  the  enemy,  and,  although 
under  heavy  fire,  continued  his  observations  until 
he  had  obtained  the  desired  information.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Mary  J.  Shirley,  mother,  Quincy, 
Mich. 

SHIVELY,  GEORGE  J.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
U.  S.  Ambulance  Service.  During  the  fighting 
near  Soissons,  France,  July  21st,  1918,  drove  his 
ambulance  through  shell  fire  and  continued  on 
after  his  car  was  badly  shattered  until  he  had  de- 
livered his  patients  to  a  dressing  station,  when  he 
fainted  from  serious  wounds  in  his  left  arm  and  both 
legs,  existence  of  which  he  had  denied  when  the 
ambulance  was  hit.  Home  address,  Mrs.  B.  F. 
Shively,  mother,  20  South  Pickering  Street, 
Brookville.  Pa. 

SHIVELY,  HARVEY  H Private 

2d  Battalion,  Intelligence  Section,  120th  In- 
fantry. For  repeated  acts  of  extraordinary  hero- 
ism in  action  near  Bellicourt,  France,  September 
29,  1918,  and  near  Becquigny,  France,  October  9, 
1918.  Near  Bellicourt  Private  Shively,  with  an 
Australian  soldier,  captured  42  of  the  enemy,  in- 
cluding two  officers.  On  October  9,  near  Becquigny, 
he  accompanied  another  soldier  in  penetrating  the 
enemy's  outpost  line  and  capturing  two  enemy 
machine-gunners,  putting  the  gun  out  of  action. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Martha  Shively,  mother, 
Spray,  N.  C. 

SHOEMAKER,  LONNIE  O.  .  .  .  Corporal 
Deceased.  Company  L,  142d  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne, 
France,  October  8,  1918.  Although  he  was  severely 
gassed,  Corpoal  Shoemaker  continued  in  the  attack 
until  his  company  had  reached  its  objective  and 
organized  the  new  position,  when  he  was  ordered 
to  the  rear.  The  exposure  to  which  he  voluntarily 
submitted  resulted  in  his  death.  Next  of  kin,  E.  J. 
Shoemaker,  brother,  Kirkland,  Tex. 


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SHOENER,  WILLIAM  M Cook 

Battery  F,  76th  Field  Artillery.  For  extraor- 
dinary heroism  in  action  near  Chateau-Thierry, 
France,  July  14-15,  1918.  Leaving  his  own  work, 
Cook  Shoener  went  to  the  assistance  of  the  wounded 
remaining  in  the  field  throughout  the  entire  night 
giving  first  aid  and  carrying  wounded  comrades  to 
places  of  safety.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Emme  Shoe- 
ner, mother,  Orwigaburg,  Pa. 

SHOLETTE,  EDGAR  M Sergeant 

Company  D,  107th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  east  of  Ronssoy,  France,  Septem- 
ber 29,  1918.  He  went  out  into  the  open  field  under 
heavy  shell  and  machine-gun  fire  and  succeeded  in 
carrying  back  to  our  lines  a  wounded  soldier. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary  Sholette,  mother,  42 
David  Street,  Ogdensburg,  N.Y. 

SHOMAN,  MAURICE Private 

Company  D,  101st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Verdun,  France,  October  27, 
1918.  After  killing  many  of  the  enemy,  Private 
Shoman  was  left  alone  in  a  shell  hole  with  no  more 
ammunition.  Finding  himself  surrounded  by  a  sud- 
den counterattack  of  the  enemy,  he  grabbed  a  light 
machine-gun  and  held  off  the  enemy  until  he  was 
rescued  by  his  comrades.  The  fire  from  his  gun  was 
decidedly  instrumental  in  overcoming  the  counter- 
attack. Home  address,  Mrs.  Edith  Shoman, 
mother,  1  Main  Street,  Plymouth,  Mass. 

SHORE,  LAUREL Corporal 

Company  I,  126th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  connection  with  military  operations 
against  an  armed  enemy  of  the  United  States  at 
Ivory,  France,  October  4,  1918.  Home  address, 
William  Shore,  uncle,  Evart,  Mich. 

SHORT,  ABE Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  H,  38th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Romagne, 
France,  October  8,  1918.  Sergeant  Short  courage- 
ously led  his  platoon  through  a  terrific  barrage  and 
silenced  a  machine-gun  position  which  was  en- 
filading the  attacking  line.  This  soldier  was  killed 
later  in  this  action.  Next  of  kin,  M.  J.  Short, 
father,  Aurora,  Ark. 

SHORT,  GILBERT  D Private 

Company  F,  120th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Vaux-Andigny,  France, 
October  19,  1918.  When  the  position  of  his  com- 
pany had  become  untenable  because  of  enemy 
machine-gun  and  artillery  fire,  Private  Short,  with 
another  soldier,  the  sole  survivors  of  a  Lewis 
machine-gun  team,  covered  the  retreat  of  their 
company.  Clinging  to  their  advanced  post  through- 
out the  day,  they  took  up  the  advance  with  the 
company  at  dusk  that  evening.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Nora  Mae  Short,  wife,  Jackson,  Tenn. 

SHOULTS,  EDGAR Corporal 

Company  B,  354th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Remonville,  France,  No- 
vember 1,  1918.  In  command  of  a  combat  group, 
Corporal  Shoults  led  his  men  in  a  bayonet  charge  on 
an  enemy  stronghold,  capturing  many  machine- 
guns  and  killing  or  capturing  the  entire  crews  of  the 
guns.  Home  address,  Dr.  Promanda  Shoults, 
father,  St.  Mary,  Mo. 

SHOWERS,  WILLIAM  L Private 

Company  M,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne, 
France,  October  4-6,  1918.  Private  Showers,  a 
runner,  displayed  exceptional  courage  in  carrying 
messages  for  three  days  under  shell  and  machine- 
gun  fire.  Home  address,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  R.  J.  Showers, 
father  and  mother,  Fort  Branch,  Ind. 


SHRADER,  EDGAR  A Private 

2d  Field  Battalion,  Signal  Corps.  Attached  to 
headquarters  of  the  1st  Division  as  dispatch  rider 
during  the  operations  at  Berzy-le-Sec,  France, 
July  18-21,  1918,  he  courageously  and  unhesitat- 
ingly passed  through  areas  under  steady  artillery 
bombardment  to  carry  messages  whose  delivery 
was  of  vital  necessity  to  the  success  of  the  attack. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Julia  A.  Graham,  mother, 
Baconville.  Ga. 


SHROY,  DANIEL  C Private 

Headquarters  Company,  10th  Field  Artillery. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Courboin, 
France,  July  15,  1918.  Private  Shroy  repeatedly 
volunteered  and  carried  messages  over  areas  heav- 
ily bombarded  with  gas  and  high-explosive  shells, 
until  he  was  gassed  and  forced  to  go  to  an  aid  sta- 
tion. Home  address,  Mrs.  Carrie  Catherine  Shroy, 
mother,  128  Anna  Street,  Middletown,  Pa. 


SHUEY,  PERRY  R. 


Sergeant 


Company  B,  Machine-Gun  Battalion.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Fleville,  France, 
October  5,  1918.  After  his  platoon  commander 
had  been  killed  and  the  organization  had  suffered 
50  per  cent  casualties,  he  reorganized  the  platoon 
by  gathering  stray  squads  from  both  flanks  and  the 
front.  This  work  completed,  he  led  the  platoon 
forward,  under  intense  artillery  and  machine-gun 
fire,  to  positions  in  advance  of  the  infantry,  to 
withstand  a  counterattack.  He  displayed  absolute 
fearlessness  under  heavy  fire,  inspiring  the  men 
with  him  by  his  example  of  heroism.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Blanche  Shuey,  Lebanon  Pa. 

SHUGG,  WJLLIAM  R Private 

Company  G,  102d  Field  Signal  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  east  of  Ronssoy, 
France,  September  29,  1918.  After  the  commander 
of  the  infantry  platoon  to  which  he  was  attached  as 
a  visual  signalman  had  been  killed  he  took  command 
of  the  platoon  and  exhibited  remarkable  gallantry 
and  leadership  in  leading  it  into  effective  combat. 
Home  address,  Calvin  F.  Shugg,  father,  79  Home 
Avenue,  Rutherford,  N.  J. 

SHULL,  LAURENS  C.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
26th  Infantry.  Near  Soissons,  France,  July  19, 
1918,  he  led  his  platoon  with  brilliant  courage  in 
two  attacks  and  was  badly  wounded  in  the  third 
when,  with  equal  vigor,  he  advanced  against  a 
machine-gun  nest.  Next  of  kin,  D.  C.  Shull, 
father,  1112  Pierce  Street,  Sioux  City,  la. 

SHUMAN,  GEORGE  A.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
360th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Fey-en-Haye,  France,  September  15, 
1918.  This  officer  saved  the  lives  of  wounded  men 
in  his  command  by  going  into  No  Man's  Land 
under  severe  shell  fire  in  plain  view  of  the  enemy, 
giving  them  first-aid  treatment  and  assisting  them 
back  to  shelter.  Home  address,  B.  L.  Shuman, 
Rugby,  N.  D. 

SHUMATE,  CARSON  L Private 

Company  I,  28th  Infantry.  He  was  a  member 
of  a  patrol  consisting  of  an  officer  and  four  men 
who,  with  great  daring,  entered  a  dangerous  por- 
tion of  the  enemy  trenches  where  they  surrounded 
a  party  of  nearly  double  their  own  strength,  cap- 
tured a  greater  number  then  themselves,  drove  off 
an  enemy  rescuing  party,  and  made  their  way 
back  to  our  lines  with  four  prisoners,  from  whom 
valuable  information  was  taken.  Home  address, 
H.  H.  Shumate,  father,  Bluefield,  W.Va. 

SHUMATE,  J.  W.     .      .      .    Private  (First  Class) 

Deceased.     23rd   Infantry.     For  extraordinary 

heroism  in  action  near  Chateau-Thierry,  France, 


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HEROES  ALL 


June  6,  1918.  After  his  platoon  had  been  with- 
drawn he  continued  forward  to  his  objective  and  re- 
mained throughout  the  night  under  heavy  fire  in  the 
hope  of  keeping  the  ground  gained  until  reinforce- 
ments came  up,  and  was  later  killed  in  action  on 
June  14.  Next  of  kin,  John  W.  Shumate,  father, 
Charlestown,  W.  Va. 

SHUPP,  ROY  F First  Lieutenant 

4th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Gland,  France,  July  21,  1918.  After  cros- 
sing the  Marne  with  the  leading  platoon  of  his  com- 
pany, Lieutenant  Shupp,  with  two  companions, 
made  a  surprise  attack  on  an  enemy  machine-gun 
emplacement  and  succeeded  in  taking  one  gun  and 
eight  prisoners.  Home  address,  Frank  D.  Shupp, 
father,  Broadheadsville,  Monroe  County,  Pa. 

SIBOLD,  GEORGE  G Sergeant 

Machine-Gun  Company,  116th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  Con- 
senvoye,  France,  October  19,  1918.  After  his  pla- 
toon commander  had  become  a  casualty,  and  while 
he  was  suffering  from  gas  poisoning,  Sergeant 
Sibold  led  his  platoon  forward  and  reported  to  his 
company  commander,  after  which  he  fell  from  ex- 
haustion. Home  address,  Mrs.  George  G.  Sibold, 
Sixth  Avenue  Southwest,  Roanoke,  Va. 

SIEBERT,  CLARENCE Private 

.  23d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Landres-St.  Georges,  France,  November 
2,  1918.  Although  severely  wounded,  Private 
biebert  remained  in  the  action  during  the  offensive 
operations  west  of  the  Meuse,  and,  after  the  ser- 
geant in  charge  had  been  removed,  Private  Siebert 
took  over  his  duties  as  commander  of  the  bat- 
talion runners,  faithfully  performing  the  task 
despite  his  pain  from  the  wounds.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  J.  C.  Knebel,  Tono,  Wash. 

SIEBERT,  ERNEST  T Corporal 

103d  Ambulance  Company,  101st  Sanitary  Train. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Trugny, 
France,  July  23,  1918.  He  voluntarily  rescued  a 
wounded  soldier  who  was  lying  on  a  shell-swept 
road,  by  carrying  him  300  yards  on  his  back.  Al- 
though wounded  in  the  shoulder  by  a  shell  frag- 
ment, he  courageously  stuck  to  his  task  until  it  was 
successfully  accomplished.  His  courageous  act 
was  an  inspiration  to  his  men.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Margaret  W.  Siebert,  mother,  302  Langley 
Road,  Newton  Centre,  Mass. 

SIEBERT,  WALTER Sergeant 

Company  F,  27th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Gesnes,  France,  October  16, 
1918.  Locating  an  enemy  machine-gun  nest,  Pri- 
vate Siebert  advanced  on  it  alone  and,  by  accurate 
fire  from  his  automatic  rifle,  killed  or  wounded  the 
members  of  the  crew,  thereby  saving  his  company 
heavy  casualties.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Bertha 
Siebert,  mother,  White  Lake,  Wis. 

SIEG,  ROBERT  E Private 

Company  F,  2d  Battalion,  5th  Marines.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Blanc  Mont., 
France,  October  3-5,  1918.  Private  Sieg  unhesitat- 
ingly went  through  the  heaviest  machine-gun  and 
artillery  fire  dressing  and  carrying  wounded.  Dis- 
regarding his  own  safety,  he  refused  to  take  rest  or 
food  while  there  were  wounded  needing  attention. 
Home  address,  Madge  Brown,  mother,  Postoffice 
Box  142,  Hooper,  Neb. 

SIELSKY,  LOUIS Corporal 

C9mpany  C,  326th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Juvin,  France,  October 


17-21,  1918.  Leading  a  daylight  patrol  across  an 
exposed  hillside  through  terrific  artillery  and  mach- 
ine-gun fire  to  locate  enemy  machine-guns,  Cor- 
poral Sielsky  secured  valuable  information  and 
carried  it  back  to  the  battalion  commander. 
While  leading  a  similar  daylight  patrol  four  days 
later,  he  was  seriously  wounded  in  two  places  by 
machine-gun  fire,  after  displaying  inspiring  bravery 
and  devotion  to  duty.  Home  address,  L.  Sielsky, 
brother,  466  Cleveland  Street,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 


SIEMERING,  WILLIAM  H. 


Private  (First  Class) 
Company  G,  142d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne,  France,  Oc- 
tober 8,  1918.  Although  one  of  his  hands  was  dis- 
abled, Private  Siemering  left  a  sheltered  position 
against  the  advice  of  his  companions,  and  went 
through  heavy  shell  and  machine-gun  fire  to  the 
aid  of  a  wounded  comrade,  bringing  the  latter  to 
a  place  of  safety.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Agnes 
Bauman,  Sister,  Le  Suer,  Minn. 

SIERS,  FRANK Private 

Company  M,  23d  Infantry.  Near  Chateau 
Thierry,  France,  June  6,  1918,  after  being  wounded 
in  the  arm  and  back,  he  continued  his  duties  of 
bearing  messages  and  collecting  information,  and 
was  severely  wounded  while  attempting  to  estab- 
lish liaison  with  a  neighboring  company.  Home 
address,  Jules  Siers,  father,  Nebo,  W.Va. 

SIGG,  CHARLES  F.  .  .  .  First  Sergeant 
Company  A,  2d  Ammunition  Train.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  Mont  Blanc, 
France,  October  8,  1918.  Sergeant  Sigg  was  in 
charge  of  a  convoy  of  trucks,  loaded  with  artillery 
ammunition,  of  which  our  batteries  were  in  urgent 
need.  The  site  selected  for  the  dump  was  under 
very  heavy  shell  fire,  but  Sergeant  Sigg,  drawing 
his  convoy  up  in  sections  directed  the  unloading 
throughout  the  rain  of  shells,  which  were  exploding 
on  all  sides  of  his  machines.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Bertha  Baltas,  sister,  Postoffice  box  316,  West 
Park,  Ohio. 

SIGNOR,  HENRY  L.  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
U.  S.  Ambulance  Service,  S.  S.  U.  No.  647.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Sommerance, 
France,  October  11,  1918.  Following  the  advance 
of  the  Infantry,  Private  Signer  caused  his  car  to 
be  lifted  across  a  mine  crater  by  some  infantry- 
men, and  proceeding  for  three  kilometers  down  a 
road  heavily  bombarded  with  gas  and  high- 
explosive  shells  he  evacuated  wounded  from  a 
culvert  only  400  yards  from  enemy  outposts.  On 
the  return  trip  his  car  was  struck  by  splinters  from 
an  exploding  shell  which  pierced  the  clothing  of 
his  aide  and  caused  fresh  wounds  to  one  of  his  pa- 
tients. After  transferring  his  wounded  across  the 
crater  to  another  car,  he  succeeded  in  driving  it 
over  a  road  almost  destroyed  by  shell  fire  to  a  newly 
established  dressing  station  in  Sommerance.  He 
continued  to  operate  his  car  for  12  hours  until  he 
was  relieved,  having  at  all  times  displayed  unhes- 
itating courage  and  devotion  to  duty.  Home  ad- 
dress, John  L.  Signor,  father,  15  Lagrange  Street, 
Worcester.  Mass. 

SIKIVICA.  PIT Private 

Company  D,  9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Medeah  Ferme,  France, 
during  an  attack  made  by  his  platoon  on  an  enemy 
machine-gun  nest,  two  automatic  rifles  were  des- 
troyed in  his  hands.  Private  Sikivica  fell  back  to 
the  supporting  company,  borrowed  an  automatic 
rifle,  and  killed  two  of  the  enemy  machine-gunners. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Margaret  Sikivica,  mother, 
Budapest,  Hungary. 


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SILL,  FREDERICK  De  V.  .  First  Lieutenant 
105th  Engineers.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Panchaux  and  Geneve,  France,  October 
8,  1918.  Lieutenant  Sill  performed  the  difficult 
task  of  laying  the  tape  for  the  jumping-off  line  and 
also  for  the  support  line  on  the  night  preceding  the 
attack  of  October  8.  Despite  the  fact  that  one 
battalion  bad  changed  its  line  on  the  7tb  and  that 
he  had  to  face  a  continuous  fire  of  artillery,  trench 
mortars,  and  machine-guns,  he  performed  a  mission 
which  would  have  been  extremely  difficult  even 
under  normal  conditions.  While  returning  to  head- 
quarters, Lieutenant  Sill  carried  his  wounded  or- 
derly through  a  heavy  barrage  of  machine-gun 
and  artillery  fire  until  assistance  could  be  procured. 
Home  address,  Rev.  F.  S.  Sill,  D.  D.,  Cohoes,  N.Y. 


SILLOWAY,  RALPH  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Battery  C,  124th  Field  Artillery.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  Romangne, 
France,  November  1-3,  1918.  During  heavy 
enemy  shell  fire,  when  the  other  members  of  his 
section  were  all  wounded  or  engaged  in  first-aid 
work,  Private  Silloway  alone  served  his  piece  and 
kept  it  firing.  Two  days  later,  when  the  chief  of 
his  section  was  wounded,  Private  Silloway  took 
command  of  the  section  and  followed  the  barrage. 
Home  address,  P.  M.  Silloway,  father,  694  Tren- 
donia  Street,  Peoria,  111. 


SILVER,  HARRY  S.  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
28th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Exermont,  Frnace,  October  11,  1918. 
Lieutenant  Silver  led  a  patrol  into  the  woods  under 
a  severe  artillery  and  machine-gun  fire  to  establish 
liaison  with  the  units  on  the  left  flank.  He  contin- 
ued on  his  mission  after  three-fourths  of  his  patrol 
had  been  killed  or  wounded  and  succeeded  in  bring- 
ing valuable  information  to  his  battalion  com- 
mander. Home  address,  Mrs.  H.  G.  Turner, 
Bister,  Raleigh,  N.  C. 


SILVER,  TOM Corporal 

Company  H,  llth  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Fontaines,  France,  Novem- 
ber 6,  1918.  Corporal  Silver  single  handed  cap- 
tured and  destroyed  a  machine  gun  which  was  oper- 
ating on  the  flank  of  his  company,  making  progress 
possible.  Home  address,  Jesse  Silver,  brother, 
R.  F.  D.  1,  Comer,  Ga. 

SILVERBERG,  MORRIS  ....  Private 
Company  G,  108th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ronssoy,  France,  Septem- 
ber 29,  1918.  Private  Silverberg,  a  stretcher 
bearer  displayed  extreme  courage  by  repeatedly 
lea  vine;  shelter  and  advancing  over  an  area  swept 
by  machine-gun  and  shell  fire  to  rescue  wounded 
comrades.  Hearing  that  his  company  commander 
had  been  wounded,  he  voluntarily  went  forward 
alone,  and  upon  finding  that  his  officer  had  been 
killed  brought  back  his  body.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Anna  Silverberg,  mother,  809  East  Ninety- 
ninth  Street,  New  York  City. 


submitting  to  treatment  for  his  wounds.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Bessie  Silverman,  mother,  Chelsea, 
Mass. 


SILVERTHORN,  MERWIN  H.     .      .      . 

Second  Lieutenant 

5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne,  France,  October 
4,  1918.  Lieutenant  Silverthorn  carried  an  import- 
ant message  to  his  battalion  commander  and  re- 
turned with  instructions  at  a  critical  time  through 
heavy  machine-gun  and  shell  fire.  Home  address, 
Ashel  C.  Silverthorn,  father,  3434  Bollington 
Avenue,  Minneapolis,  Minn. 

SIMAS,  MANUEL Private 

Company  C,  364th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Eclisfontaine,  France, 
September  28,  1918.  After  being  wounded  by  a 
machine-gun  bullet,  early  in  the  afternoon,  he  re- 
mained in  action  and  without  making  his  wound 
known,  willingly  offered  and  held  a  very  dangerous 
outpost  until  late  the  next  morning,  when  he  was 
ordered  to  the  hospital.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Mary  Simas,  mother,  Pigo,  Azores  Island,  Portugal. 


SIMMERS,  LEROY Private 

116th  Ambulance  Company,  104th  Sanitary 
Train.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Haumont,  France,  October  11,  1918.  Private 
Simmers,  a  stretcher  bearer,  gave  proof  of  great 
courage  and  unhesitating  devotion  to  duty  under 
heavy  shell  fire  by  assisting  three  wounded  soldiers 
to  a  place  of  safety,  he  himself  being  wounded 
while  so  doing.  After  receiving  first  aid  he  returned 
to  the  shell-swept  area  and  continued  in  the  work 
of  rescuing  the  wounded.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Levi  Simmers,  mother,  Port  Deposit,  Md. 

SIMMONS,  SAMUEL  SLOKOM  .  .  Private 
78th  Company,  6th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  at  Blanc  Mont, 
France,  October  3,  1918.  With  two  other  soldiers 
Private  Simmons  volunteered  and  attacked  a  ma- 
chine-gun next  in  advance  of  his  front  line,  killing 
the  entire  crew.  Later,  with  another  soldier,  he 
went  into  an  enemy  dugout  and  captured  40 
prisoners.  He  also  carried  three  messages  through 
the  enemy  barrage.  Home  address,  George  Sim- 
mons, father,  410  East  Ross  Street,  Lancaster,  Pa. 

SIMON,  FRANK  J Sergeant 

Deceased.  76th  Company,  6th  Regiment.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  St.  Georges, 
France,  November  1,  1918.  Advancing  with  two 
other  men  alongside  of  a  tank,  in  front  of  his  com- 
pany, Sergeant  Simon  encountered  terrific  enemy 
fire.  After  cutting  their  way  through  the  wire  the 
men  in  the  tank  and  the  men  following  Sergeant 
Simon  were  killed  and  he  was  wounded.  Un- 
daunted by  his  wound,  he  continued  on  alone,  en- 
countering and  capturing  six  of  the  crew  of  the 
enemy  machine-gun  in  a  dugout.  Next  of  kin,  Mar- 
gerate  Simon,  mother,  LaGrange,  111. 


SILVERMAN,  HYMAN  ....  Corporal 
Company  E,  60th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Verdun,  France,  October  27, 
1918.  When  enemy  shell  fire  had  ignited  an  am- 
munition dump,  Corporal  (then  private)  Silver- 
man assisted  in  removing  the  ammunition  from  the 
blazing  dump.  Several  of  his  comrades  were 
seriously  wounded  by  exploding  shells,  and  he  him- 
self was  bit  in  many  places  by  hand-grenade  ex- 
plosions, but  he  continued  until  the  greater  part  of 
the  explosives  were  moved  to  safety.  He  then  as- 
sisted in  removing  his  wounded  comrades,  before 


SIMON,  LOUIS  C.,  Jr.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
147th  Aero  Squadron.  For  extraordinary  hero- 
ism in  action  in  the  region  of  Hadonville  Les 
Lachausse,  France,  September  16,  1918.  While  on 
a  protection  patrol  for  American  observation  planes 
from  the  99th  Aero  Squadron,  Lieutenant  Simon 
was  fired  upon  by  three  Halberstadt  biplane 
fighters.  Regardless  of  his  personal  danger,  he 
immediately  engaged  the  enemy,  although  alone, 
drawing  them  down  and  away  from  the  observa- 
tion planes  which  continued  their  important  work 
unmolested.  Lieutenant  Simon  continued  fighting 


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the  three  Halberstadts  fiercely  in  spite  of  the  odds 
against  him.  He  finally  succeeded  in  getting  on  the 
tail  of  one;  and,  after  firing  a  short  burst  at  close 
range,  the  enemy  plane  fell  out  of  control.  The 
remaining  two  planes  quickly  broke  off  the  com- 
bat and  headed  east  with  motors  full  on.  For  the 
following  acts  of  extraordinary  heroism  in  action 
near  Cierges,  France,  September  28,  1918,  Lieu- 
tenant Simon  ia  awarded  a  bronze  oak  leaf,  to  be 
worn  on  the  distinguished-service  cross  awarded 
him  October  23,  1918.  Lieutenant  Simon  and  two 
other  pilots  encountered  nine  (type  Fokker)  enemy 
planes,  which  were  protecting  an  observation  plane 
(type  Rumpler).  Lieutenant  Simon  attacked  the 
lower  formation  of  four  planes  alone  and  drove 
them  off.  He  next  dived  at  the  observation  plane 
and  sent  it  crashing  to  the  ground  in  flames. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  M.  E.  Simon,  mother,  Nor- 
mandie  Hotel,  Columbus,  Ohio. 

SIMONET,  ANDRE  .  .  Marechal  de  logis 
French  Army.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Trieres  farm,  France,  September  30, 
1918.  While  on  duty  with  the  37st  Infantry  as 
interpreter,  Marechal  de  logis  Simonet  rendered 
exceptional  service  to  our  forces  by  assuming  com- 
mand until  the  second  in  command  could  be  noti- 
fied, when  the  adjutant  and  commanding  officer  of 
the  battalion  to  which  he  was  attached  were 
wounded.  At  this  time  he  made  a  voluntary  trip 
to  the  regimental  post  of  command  to  report  con- 
ditions to  the  battalion. 


SIMONI,  ARISTEO  V.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Chaplain,  llth  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  La  Chene  Tondu,  France, 
October  3,  1918.  Upon  learning  that  there  were 
six  wounded  men  in  front  of  our  lines,  Chaplain 
Simoni  asked  for  two  volunteers  and  with  the  aid 
of  these  men  successfully  brought  the  wounded 
men  to  our  own  lines  through  a  terrific  machine- 
gun  and  grenade  fire.  Home  address,  Mrs.  A. 
Simoni,  mother,  Rome,  Italy. 

SIMPSON,  ALBERT  B.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
llth  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Nantillois,  France,  Septem- 
ber 27-28,  1918.  Lieutenant  Simpson,  though  he 
was  wounded,  remained  with  his  company,  and  by 
skillful  arrangement  of  his  machine-gun  covered  a 
retirement  of  the  infantry.  Next  day  he  was  again 
wounded,  and,  although  urged  by  the  surgeon  to  go 
to  the  rear,  this  gallant  officer  replied  that  there 
was  too  much  work  yet  to  be  done  at  the  front.  He 
left  tp  rejoin  his  command  and  had  gone  about  half 
the  distance  when  he  was  killed  by  a  high-explosive 
shell.  Next  of  kin,  Robert  N.  Simpson,  father, 
Waverly  Hall,  Ga. 

SIMPSON,  ALFRED  R.  .  '.  .  .  Private 
Company  B,  321st  Machine-Gun  Battalion. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Somme- 
Py,  France,  October  12,  1918.  While  his  company 
was  covering  with  machine-gun  fire  a  temporary 
withdrawal  of  the  infantry,  before  a  hostile  counter- 
attack, he  secured  an  abandoned  German  machine 
gun  and  operated  it  until  his  own  company,  as  well 
as  the  infantry,  had  returned  safely.  He  remained 
at  his  post  until  his  ammunition  was  exhausted 
and  was  the  last  one  to  leave  the  position.  Through 
his  bravery  and  skill  the  advance  of  the  enemy  was 
checked,  and  our  own  forces  were  able  to  organize 
a  fresh  counter  dash  attack.  Home  address, 
Langstin  F.  Miller,  uncle,  Cedar  Valley,  Texas. 

SIMPSON,  CHARLES  E Private 

Company  A,  310th  Machine-Gun  Battalion. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Verdun, 
France,  November  5,  1918.  With  two  other  soldiers 


Private  Simpson  voluntarily  left  a  place  of  safety 
went  forward  40  meters  under  machine-gun  fire  in 
plain  view  of  the  enemy,  and  rescued  another 
soldier,  who  had  been  blinded  by  a  machine-gun 
bullet  and  was  helplessly  staggering  about.  Home 
address,  Fred  Simpson,  father,  Great  Bend,  Pa. 

SIMPSON,  HARRY  P Sergeant 

Battery  B,  76th  Field  Artillery.  For  extraordi- 
nary heroism  in  action  near  le  Charmel,  France, 
July  28,  1918.  After  his  commanding  officer  and 
32  members  of  his  battery  had  been  wounded  by  a 
bomb  from  an  enemy  plane,  Sergeant  Simpson, 
himself  wounded,  assisted  in  the  evacuation  of  the 
wounded,  after  which  he  remained  until  his  piece 
was  placed  in  a  new  position,  before  he  retired  for 
treatment.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Sarah  Simpson, 
Poulan,  Ga. 

SIMPSON,  JOHN  S Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  I,  9th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  in  the  Soissons  sec- 
tor, France,  July  18,  1918.  During  the  assault 
near  Soissons,  Sergeant  Simpson,  although  severely 
wounded,  continued  in  action  for  several  hours, 
leading  a  group  of  men  beyond  and  back  of  an 
enemy  machine-gun  emplacement  in  order  to  flank 
it  and  make  the  infantry  advance  at  this  point 
possible.  He  succeeded,  but  while  engaged  in  this 
courageous  duty  he  was  killed.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs. 
Mary  Simpson,  mother,  Ready,  Ky. 

SIMPSON,  JOSEPH  M Captain 

Machine-Gun  Company,  357th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Foret  Ven- 
cheres,  France,  September  14,  1918.  He  took 
command  of  a  platoon  that  had  become  separated 
from  its  command,  reorganized  it,  and  showed 
marked  personal  courage  in  leading  it  forward  un- 
der heavy  fire.  He  called  for  volunteers  and  then 
led  them  in  an  attack  upon  a  machine-gun  nest  that 
had  been  holding  up  our  advance.  With  two  men, 
he  charged  the  nest,  captured  the  gun,  and  killed 
the  crew.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Louise  Simpson, 
wife,  614  Van  Ness  Street,  San  Antonio,  Texas. 

SIMPSON,  RICHARD  LYLE  Second  Lieutenant 
Company  H,  56th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Preny,  France,  October  29, 
1918.  In  charge  of  a  patrol.  Lieutenant  Simpson 
had  located  the  exact  position  of  the  enemy  and 
was  withdrawing,  when  he  discovered  thatoneman 
was  missing.  Although  wounded  himself,  he  went 
back,  finding  that  the  man  had  been  killed  and  was 
entangled  in  the  enemy's  wire.  Unable  to  recover 
the  body  and  being  wounded  the  second  time,  he 
covered  the  withdrawal  of  his  patrol  and  returned 
with  his  report.  Home  address,  J.  L.  Simpson, 
father,  1227  Cypress  Street,  Louisville,  Ky. 

SIMPSON,  ROBERT  A Private 

Company  A,  16th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Soissons,  France,  July  22, 
1918.  After  being  wounded  Private  Simpson  re- 
turned to  the  line  and  continued  to  carry  messages 
with  absolute  disregard  for  his  own  safety  until  he 
was  wounded  the  second  time.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Jane  Simpson,  mother,  421  St.  Vincent  Street, 
Glasgow,  Scotland. 

SIMPSON,  ROY  H Private 

Deceased.  47th  Company,  Fifth  Regiment, 
U.  S.  M.  C.  In  the  attack  on  the  Bois  de  Belleau, 
France,  June  12,  1918,  he  carried  a  message  from 
battalion  to  company  headquarters  directly  across 
the  face  of  enemy  fire.  Shot  through  the  chest  he 
continued  running  and  called  out,  "I  must  deliver 
this  message,"  struggling  forward  for  50  feet  more 
in  his  heroic  effort  to  carry  out  his  mission  before 
falling  dead.  Next  of  kin,  E.  Albert  Simpson, 
father.  119  Duval  Street,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 


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SIMPSON,  THOMAS  G.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
107th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Rpnssoy,  France,  September  29,  1918. 
He  went  out  into  the  open  under  heavy  machine- 
gun  fire  and  succeeded  in  carrying  back  for  a  dis- 
tance of  about  25  yards  a  wounded  officer  and  a 
wounded  soldier.  Home  address,  James  R.  Simp- 
son, brother,  1030  Hudson  Street,  Hoboken,  N.  J. 

SIMS,  GEORGE  D Private 

Deceased.  Company  M,  118th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Mqntbre- 
hain,  France,  October  8,  1918.  While  assisting  his 
automatic  rifle  squad  in  a  most  advanced  position, 
Private  Sims,  and  those  about  him,  were  seriously 
wounded  by  shrapnel.  Realizing  that  his  wounds 
were  fatal,  and  that  his  comrades  might  be  saved, 
he  insisted  that  the  stretcher  bearers  attend  to  the 
others.  His  unusual  heroism  was  instrumental  in 
the  saving  of  the  lives  of  his  fellow  soldiers,  even 
at  the  cost  of  his  own.  Next  of  kin,  Willie  C. 
Sims,  father,  Sumter,  S.  C. 

SIMS,  WILLIAM  L Private 

Company  A,  13th  Machine-Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  at  Frapelle,  France, 
August  16-18,  1918.  While  acting  as  a  runner  he 
showed  exceptional  bravery  in  carrying  messages 
through  a  heavily  shelled  and  gassed  area.  After 
being  wounded  in  the  hand  he  made  12  trips  from 
Frapelle  to  his  company  headquarters  at  Chapelle 
St.  Clair.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Francis  Silvatra, 
mother,  East  Boston,  Mass. 


SINATRA,  MARION 


Private 


Company  K,  23d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Chateau-Thierry,  France, 
June  6,  1918.  Rushing  through  rifle  and  machine- 
gun  fire  for  a  distance  of  75  meters,  Private  Sinatra 
rescued  a  wounded  comrade;  and,  while  carrying 
him  to  safety,  was  himself  seriously  wounded.  He 
continued  on  with  his  comrade,  however,  until  he 
reached  cover,  administering  first  aid  to  the  other 
man  before  attending  to  his  own  wound.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Francis  Sinatra,  mother,  316  Sumner 
Street,  East  Boston,  Mass. 

SINCLAIR,  PAUL  K Corporal 

Company  M,  118th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Vaux-Andigny,  France,  Oc- 
tober 11,  1918.  When  the  advance  was  checked  by 
fire  from  enemy  machine-guns  and  snipers  in  a 
sunken  trench,  Corporal  Sinclair.crawling  and  jump- 
ing from  one  shell  hole  to  another,  under  heavy 
machine-gun  and  artillery  fire,  opened  fire  with  his 
automatic  rifle  and  silenced  both  the  machine-gun 
post  and  the  snipers.  Home  address,  J.  D.  Sinclair, 
Camden.  S.  C. 

SINCLAIR,  WILBERT  W Private 

Company  H,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Beaumont, 
France,  November  10,  1918.  Private  Sinclair 
alone  recpnnoitered  the  position  of  enemy  machine- 
guns  which  were  holding  up  the  advance  of  his 
company  across  the  Meuse.  After  he  had  located 
them,  he  silenced  the  fire  of  two  guns,  thus  making 
possible  the  continuance  of  his  company's  ad- 
vance. Home  address,  Asa  F.  Sinclair,  Wood- 
stock, N.  H. 

SINER,  EARL  R Private 

Deceased.  Company  G,  310th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Thiaucourt, 
France,  September  26,  1918.  While  his  company 
was  on  outpost  duty,  Private  Siner  crawled  out 
from  a  trench  under  heavy  enemy  fire  to  rescue 
a  wounded  comrade  and  was  instantly  killed  by  a 
bursting  shell  just  as  he  had  reached  the  wounded 
man.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Lily  C.  Siner,  64  Main 
Street,  Pawtucket,  R.  I. 


SIRMON,  WILLIAM  A Captain 

325th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Clemery,  France,  August  16,  1918.  At 
an  imminent  risk  of  his  own  life  Captain  Sirmon 
rescued  another  officer  by  carrying  him  at  night 
through  enemy  fire  and  under  heavy  machine-gun 
fire  for  300  yards  to  a  place  of  safety,  where  he 
dressed  the  wounds  of  the  disabled  officer.  Home 
address,  W.  S.  Sirmon,  Randolph  Street,  Crichton, 
Ala. 

SIROTA,  IRVING  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Medical  Detachment,  308th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Binarville, 
France,  October  2-7,  1918.  Private  Sirota  was  on 
duty  with  a  detachment  of  his  regiment  which  was 
cut  off  and  surrounded  by  the  enemy  in  the  Forest 
of  Argonne.  During  this  period  he  was  without 
food,  but  he  continued  to  assist  and  give  first  aid  to 
the  wounded  exposing  himself  to  heavy  shell  and 
machine-gun  fire  at  the  risk  of  his  life,  until  he  was 
completely  exhausted.  Home  address,  M.  Gins- 
berg, uncle,  1295  President  Street,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 

SISSON,  CHARLES  H Captain 

328th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Cornay,  France,  October  9,  1918. 
When  the  advance  was  checked  on  the  outskirts  of 
Cornay  because  of  the  exhaustion  of  the  troops  and 
machine-gun  fire  from  the  town,  Captain  Sisson, 
who  had  been  in  action  several  hours,  took  charge 
without  orders  and  started  two  patrols  into  the 
town.  One  was  driven  back  by  the  machine-gun 
fire,  but  this  gallant  officer  personally  led  the  other 
and  succeeded  in  capturing  two  machine-guns  and 
their  crews  and  112  prisoners,  completely  cleaning 
out  the  town.  Throughout  this  operation  Captain 
Sisson  displayed  great  bravery  and  coolness  under 
the  most  trying  circumstances.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  W.  A.  Sisson,  mother,  Jacksonville,  Ala. 

SITTLER,  EDWARD Private 

Company  C,  341st  Machine-Gun  Battalion 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  in  the  Bois  de 
Bantheville,  France,  October  24,  1918.  Although 
himself  severely  wounded  in  the  leg  by  shell  fire, 
Private  Sittler  did  not  report  for  medical  attention 
until  he  had  given  first  aid  and  assisted  in  carrying 
other  wounded  soldiers  to  the  first-aid  station,  a 
distance  of  six  kilometers.  After  all  of  his  comrades 
had  received  attention,  he  had  his  own  wounds 
dressed  and  was  evacuated  to  the  hospital.  Home 
address,  Miss  Emma  Sittler,  sister,  Merna,  Neb. 

SKIFF,  CLAYTON  B Private 

Deceased.  Company  A,  112th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  at  Chatel-Ch6nery, 
France,  October  8,  1918.  When  his  company  was 
stopped  by  enemy  machine-gun  fire,  Private  Skiff 
crawled  forward  alone,  climbed  a  steep  hill  under  in- 
tense fire  and  put  a  hostile  machine-gun  nest  out  of 
action.  In  the  performance  of  this  gallant  exploit 
Private  Skiff  was  mortally  wounded  and  died  on  the 
way  to  the  hospital.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Maude  Skiff, 
Spartansburg,  Pa. 

SKOGSBERG,  VIVIAN  ....  Sergeant 
Company  L,  131st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Forges  Woods,  France, 
September  26,  1918.  Although  seriously  burned  by 
a  phosphorous  shell,  he  continued  in  command  of 
his  platoon,  leading  it  forward  eight  kilometers  to 
its  objective,  directing  the  "mopping  up"  of  the 
territory  and  the  consolidation  of  the  new  position. 
His  example  was  an  inspiration  to  his  men.  When 
on  orders  from  his  company  commander,  he  started 
to  walk  to  the  rear  to  receive  medical  attention,  he 
fell  unconscious.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary 
Skogsberg,  mother,  Afton,  Iowa. 


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SKRYPECK,  ANDY Private 

Medical  Detachment,  125th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  southwest  of  Fis- 
mes,  France,  August  5,  1918.  During  the  forward 
movement  of  the  1st  Battalion,  125th  Infantry,  a 
large  number  of  the  company  to  which  he  was  at- 
tached were  wounded  while  crossing  an  open  field. 
At  this  point  the  artillery  fire  was  very  accurate 
and  intense,  but  he  disregarded  all  possibilities  of 
personal  injury  and  remained  upon  the  field  until 
he  had  administered  first  aid  to  all  his  fallen  com- 
rades. Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary  Jonecke,  408 
First  Avenue,  Great  Falls,  Mont. 

SLADEN,  F.  W Brigadier-General 

Headquarters  5th  Brigade,  3d  Division.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Ferme  de  la 
Madelaine,  France,  October  14,  1918.  Although 
almost  exhausted  from  48  hours  of  continuous  duty, 
without  rest  of  any  kind,  General  Sladen,  upon 
learning  that  the  front  line  was  held  up  by  enemy 
machine-gun  fire,  proceeded  to  the  advanced  posi- 
tion through  three  kilometers  of  severe  artillery  fire. 
Upon  arrival,  he  found  that  the  battalion  com- 
mander had  been  killed  and  the  units  badly  dis- 
organized and  intermingled.  He  personally  re- 
organized the  troops  under  the  terrific  machine- 
gun  and  shell  fire,  reconnoitered  the  enemy's  posi- 
tions, and  launched  the  advance  anew.  While 
engaged  in  this  perilous  mission  he  fainted  from  ex- 
haustion, but,  upon  being  revived,  refused  to  be 
evacuated  and  continued  in  the  work  of  reorgan- 
izing and  stabalizing  the  line  at  this  critical  period. 
Due  to  his  efforts  the  action  was  carried  to  a  suc- 
cessful conclusion  in  the  face  of  apparently  in- 
surmountable difficulties.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Fred  W.  Sladen,  wife,  1  Doden  Lane,  Flushing, 
Long  Island,  N.  Y. 

SLAGSVOL,  OSCAR  T.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
128th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  St.  Gilles,  France,  August  3,  1918. 
Commanding  the  battalion  patrols.  Lieutenant 
Slagsyol  was  engaged  continuously  throughout  the 
day  in  making  reconnaissances  under  heavy  fire. 
Although  wounded,  he  preceded  the  battalion  into 
the  enemy's  position  and  continued  to  perform  his 
duties  until  he  was  overcome  by  exhaustion.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Anna  Mathilda  Slagsvol,  mother, 
621  Wisconsin  Street,  Eau  Claire,  Wis. 

SLATE,  JOSEPH  W Corporal 

Company  C,  2d  Field  Battalion,  Signal  Corps. 
Corporal  Slate  volunteered  and  maintained  a  tele- 
phone line  which  ran  through  thick  undergrowth 
and  barbed-wire  entanglements  to  an  advanced 
observation  post.  Despite  heavy  artillery  and  di- 
rect machine-gun  fire,  Corporal  Slate  kept  the  line 
in  operation  for  many  hours  without  relief.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Nellie  Slate,  mother,  Rodeo,  Cal. 

SLATE,  RALPH Captain 

39th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Bois  de  Septsarges,  France,  September 
27th,  1918.  After  being  wounded  in  a  previous 
action,  Captain  Slate  led  his  command  in  the  face 
of  unusual  machine-gun  fire,  repeatedly  exposing 
himself  to  prevent  his  units  from  becoming  scat- 
tered and  strengthening  and  holding  his  line,  until 
again  severely  wounded.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
M.  P.  Matteson,  sister,  Kalamazoo,  Mich. 

SLATER,  NORMAN  C Private 

Deceased.  Company  H,  312th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Grand-Pre, 
France,  October  17,  1918.  Although  wounded  by 
a  shell  fragment,  Private  Slater  refused  treatment, 
volunteering  his  services  as  a  litter  bearer  for  other 
wounded.  Next  day,  he  accompanied  his  platoon 
in  the  attack.  After  heavy  fighting  for  some  hours 
under  terrific  machine-gun  fire,  a  withdrawal  was 


ordered,  Private  Slater  remaining  in  advance  with 
an  automatic-rifle  squad  to  cover  the  withdrawal. 
Being  one  of  the  last  to  go  back,  he  was  killed  by 
shell  fire  on  his  way  to  the  new  position.  Next  of 
kin,  Mrs.  Effie  Hinman,  mother,  R.  F.  D.  1, 
Bainbridge,  N.  Y. 

SLAY,  JOHN  R Sergeant 

Company  G,  354th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Barricourt,  France,  Novem- 
ber 2,  1918.  After  having  been  severely  wounded 
by  a  machine-gun  bullet,  Sergeant  Slay  continued 
in  the  attack  with  his  platoon  until  ordered  to  the 
rear.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary  Amad,  mother, 
1344  Chateau  Avenue,  St.  Louis,  Mo. 

SLOAN,  OZRO  L Private 

Company  C,  9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Thiaucourt,  France,  Sep- 
tember 12,  1918.  When  his  platoon  was  under 
shell  fire  and  threatened  by  an  enemy  cpunter- 
attack,  Private  Sloan  collected  in  the  vicinity  a 
number  of  soldiers  separated  from  their  organiza- 
tions and  led  them  to  reinforce  his  platoon  in  the 
first  line.  While  so  engaged  he  was  seriously 
wounded,  but  continued  on  duty  with  his  platoon 
until  completely  exhausted.  Home  address,  John 
G.  Sloan,  Whitewright,  Texas. 

SLOAN,  WILLIAM  E Mechanic 

Deceased.  Company  I,  137th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  actions  near  Verennes, 
France,  September  26,  1918.  He  continued  to  ad- 
vance with  his  platoon  after  having  been  severely 
wounded  and  personally  guided  a  tank  to  an  enemy 
machine-gun  nest,  whose  location  he  had  learned. 
In  the  course  of  this  extraordinary  duty  he  was 
killed.  Next  of  kin,  Ed  Sloan,  El  Dorado,  Kan. 

SLOVER,  LUKE.  Jr.,  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Deceased.  Company  B,  311th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Vieville-en- 
Hay,  France,  September  24-25,  1918.  On  the  night 
of  September  24-25,  Private  Slover  repeatedly 
carried  messages  between  his  company  and  bat- 
talion headquarters,  through  a  heavy  barrage.  He 
also  took  the  place  of  a  wounded  litter  bearer  and 
assisted  in  bringing  in  wounded  under  shell  fire. 
He  was  later  killed  in  action.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs. 
Eva  Smith,  friend,  Main  Street,  Keansburg,  N.  J. 

SLOVER,  ROBERT Corporal 

Company  B,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne, 
France,  October  4,  1918.  Corpo-al  Slover  assisted 
in  preparing  an  emergency  force  of  about  30  men 
leading  them  in  attack  against  greatly  superior 
numbers  of  the  enemy,  who  were  preparing  a  sur- 
prise attack  against  an  unprotected  projection  of 
our  lines.  His  leadership  and  daring  resulted  in  the 
complete  success  of  the  exploit.  Home  address, 
Amanda  Slover,  mother,  Coal  Creek,  Tenn. 

SLUSHER,  ERNEST  W Major 

Regimental  Surgeon,  Medical  Detachment, 
140th  Infantry.  For  extraoroinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Charpentry,  France,  September  29-30, 
1918.  Although  severely  gassed,  he  continued  on 
duty  until  he  collapsed  twice  and  was  carried  each 
time  to  a  dressing  station.  Advised  to  go  to  the 
field  hospital  for  treatment,  he  waited  until  he  had 
partially  recovered,  and  then  returned  to  duty  in 
the  field,  working  continually  among  the  wounded 
and  exposing  himself  to  hostile  fire.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Florence  W.  Slusher,  wife,  3410  Cherry 
Street,  Kansas  City,  Mo. 

SLYKE,  ALFRED  G Sergeant 

Company  C,  6th  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Mont  Blanc, 
France,  November  4,  1918.  When  the  Germans 


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attacked  Sergeant  Slyke's  machine-gun  detach- 
ment at  close  range  ammunition  was  dropped  be- 
tween the  gun  and  the  enemy.  Although  the 
enemy  was  bombing  the  gun  position  with  hand 
grenades  Sergeant  Slyke  went  forward  and  secured 
the  ammunition  and  then  opened  fire  and  routed 
the  enemy,  who  had  already  injured  three  of  his 
crew  with  grenades.  Home  address,  William 
Slyke,  father,  72  Lyon  Street,  Amsterdam,  N.  Y. 

SMALL,  LYLE  H Corporal 

Company  M,  358th  Infantry.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  Vilcey,  France,  Sept- 
ember 12,  1918.  Corporal  Small,  with  another 
soldier,  volunteered  to  outflank  an  enemy  machine- 
gun  nest,  and,  under  most  harassing  fire,  captured 
the  gun  and  11  prisoners.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Josephine  Small,  Mazon,  111. 

SMALLEY,  JOHN  W Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  M,  358th  Infantry.  For  ex. 
traordinary  heroism  in  acti9n  near  Vilcey,  France, 
September  12,  1918.  He  displayed  great  heroism 
and  disregard  of  personal  danger  in  attacking  an 
enemy  machine-gun  nest  which  was  holding  up  the 
advance  of  his  group.  Assisted  by  another  soldier, 
he  flanked  the  gun,  shot  one  of  the  crew,  and  drove 
off  the  others,  but  was  himself  killed  in  the  per- 
formance of  this  courageous  act.  Next  of  kin,  A.  J. 
Smalley,  Summitville,  Ind. 

SMALLYON,  EDWARD  H.  .  .  .  Private 
Machine-Gun  Company,  30th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Mezy,  France, 
July  15,  1918.  Given  a  message  to  send  by  buzzer, 
Private  Smallyon  found  that  all  his  wires  had  been 
destroyed.  He  immediately  started  through  the 
bombardment  and  safely  delivered  the  message, 
although  nearly  surrounded  by  the  enemy.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  J.  T.  Bruiggman,  aunt,  83  Seymour 
Street,  Hartford,  Conn. 

SMEAD,  BURTON  A Major 

Division  Adjutant,  89th  Division.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  during  the  Argonne- 
Meuse  offensive,  November  1-6,  1918.  Upon  his 
own  request,  Major  Smead  was  assigned  to  the 
hazardous  duty  of  conducting  the  division  advance 
message  center.  He  was  constantly  exposed  to  fire, 
going  to  the  front  line  for  information  when  it 
could  not  be  otherwise  obtained.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Burton  A.  Smead,  wife,  1281  South  Downing, 
Denver,  Colo. 

SMECK,  JAMES  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  B,  149th  Machine-Gun  Battalion. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Sergy, 
France,  July  31,  1918.  He  displayed  extraordinary 
heroism  in  the  performance  of  his  duties  as  runner; 
and,  when  another  runner  had  been  mortally 
wounded,  trying  to  reach  company  headquarters, 
he  volunteered  for  and  accomplished  this  mission, 
passing  through  intense  artillery  and  machine-gun 
fire.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Elizabeth  Smeck,  431 
Schuylkill  Avenue,  Reading,  Pa. 

SMILEY,  DEAN  F Private 

Deceased.  6th  Marines,  75th  Company.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne, 
France,  October  9,  1918.  Private  Smiley  rushed  a 
hostile  machine-gun  nest  single-handed,  killing 
three  of  the  crew  and  capturing  the  remainder. 
While  taking  his  prisoners  to  the  rear,  this  gallant 
soldier  was  killed  by  enemy  artillery  fire.  Next  of 
kin,  Mrs.  Jennie  Smiley,  mother,  406  South  Fifth 
Street,  Goshen,  Ind. 

SMITH,  ALBERT  L Private 

Company  M,  363d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Eclisfontaine,  France, 
September  27,  1918.  With  two  other  soldiers  Pri- 


vate Smith  volunteered  and  went  300  yards  beyond 
pur  outpost  lines,  through  heavy  shell  fire,  to  bring 
in  a  wounded  private  of  his  regiment  The  mission 
was  promptly  and  successfully  accomplished. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Lucy  P.  Robertson,  aunt, 
Fillmore,  Cal. 

SMITH,  ALFRED  W Corporal 

Company  E,  118th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  east  of  the  La  Salle  River,  France, 
October  17,  1918.  Having  become  separated  from 
his  company  in  a  fog,  Corporal  Smith,  an  automatic 
rifle  gunner,  attached  himself  to  a  company  in  the  at- 
tacking wave  and  continued  in  the  advance.  Work- 
ing his  way  through  heavy  machine-gun  and  shell 
fire,  he  put  his  automatic  rifle  into  action,  poured 
an  enfilading  fire  on  the  enemy,  and  added  mater- 
ially in  breaking  the  hostile  resistance  at  a  critical 
time.  Home  address,  J.  F.  Smith,  father,  Stan- 
field,  N.  C. 

SMITH,  ANSLEY Sergeant 

Company  C,  16th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Soissons,  France,  July  18, 
1918.  Severely  wounded  early  in  the  morning,  he 
refused  to  relinquish  command  of  his  platoon,  but 
led  its  attack  to  its  final  objective,  remaining  in 
command  until  after  nightfall,  when  he  was  ordered 
to  an  aid  station.  Home  address,  John  Smith, 
father,  R.  F.  D.  1,  Danville,  Ala. 

SMITH,  BENJAMIN  B Private 

Company  A,  119th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt,  France,  Septem- 
ber 29,  1918.  After  being  wounded  twice  in  making 
attacks  with  his  own  organization,  he  joined  Aus- 
tralian troops  and  attacked  with  them,  being 
wounded  a  third  time  before  he  consented  to  be 
evacuated.  Home  address,  W.  F.  Smith,  father, 
Ash.  N.  C. 

SMITH,  CALLIE  A Private 

Company  G,  118th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Montbrehain,  France, 
October  8,  1918.  When  his  company  was  held  up 
by  heavy  machine-gun  fire,  he  voluntarily  accom- 
panied an  officer  and  assisted  him  in  flanking  a 
machine-gun  post  and  driving  out  the  gunners  with 
grenades  and  pistol.  Home  address,  David  H. 
Smith,  father,  Rock  Hill,  S.  C. 

SMITH,  CHARLES  M Sergeant 

Company  F,  146th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Montfaucon,  France,  Sept- 
ember 27,  1918.  While  leading  a  reconnaissance 
patrol,  sent  out  to  locate  enemy  machine-gun  nests, 
Sergeant  Smith  was  severely  wounded.  Lying 
helpless  where  he  fell,  he  disregarded  his  own 
wounds  and  continued  to  direct  his  men.  Through 
his  courage  and  fortitude,  many  enemy  machine- 
guns  were  located  and  subsequently  destroyed. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Charles  M.  Smith,  wife,  Akron, 
Ohio. 

SMITH,  CHARLIE  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Cpmpany  L,  117th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ponchaux,  France,  Oc- 
tober 7,  1918.  Although  severely  wounded  in  the 
leg  by  machine-gun  fire,  he  continued  to  advance 
with  his  platoon,  securing  the  rifle  of  a  dead  soldier 
when  his  own  was  struck  by  shrapnel  and  rendered 
unserviceable.  Home  address,  J.  H.  Smith,  father, 
Copperhill.  Tenn. 

SMITH,  CLARENCE Corporal 

Company  E,  125th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  actionnear  Cierges,  northeast  of  Chateau- 
Thierry,  France,  July  31,  1918.  He  was  seriously 
wounded  in  the  arm  by  machine-gun  fire  during  the 
advance  on  the  heights  north  of  the  River  Ouroq. 


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After  receiving  first  aid  he  crawled  slowly  forward 
in  the  face  of  hostile  fire  and  assisted  in  giving  first 
aid  to  a  lieutenant  who  had  been  severely  wounded, 
and  then,  with  his  one  available  arm,  assisted  in 
carrying  the  officer  to  the  rear.  Home  address, 
William  Smith,  father,  State  Hospital,  Athens, 
Ohio. 

SMITH,  DALTON Private 

Company  B,  120th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Mazinghein,  France,  Oc- 
tober 19,  1918.  Acting  as  a  scout,  Private  Smith 
fearlessly  advanced  ahead  of  his  company  under 
heavy  fire,  and  sent  back  all  obtainable  information 
to  the  company  commander.  While  standing  erect 
in  the  open  and  directing  effective  rifle  fire  at  the 
retreating  enemy,  he  was  seriously  wounded. 
Home  address,  Dalton  Smith,  father,  Louisburg, 
N.  C. 

SMITH,  DWIGHT  F Captain 

Company  I,  6th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  In  the 
Bois  de  Belleau,  France,  June  8,  1918,  he  was  con- 
spicuous for  his  gallantry  and  energy  in  conducting 
attacks  against  superior  forces  in  strongly  fortified 
machine-gun  positions.  Under  heavy  machine-gun 
fire  he  fought  until  incapacitated  by  wounds. 
Home  address,  Miss  Mildred  F.  Smith,  sister, 
Stowe,  Lamoille  County,  Vt. 

SMITH,  EBEN  A Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  I,  30th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Crezancy, 
France,  July  16,  1918.  Although  knocked  down  by 
the  explosion  of  a  shell,  Sergeant  Smith  immediate- 
ly got  up  and  rendered  valuable  assistance  to  his 
platoon  leader  in  conducting  the  movement  of 
the  platoon  through  the  most  intense  shell  fire.  He 
was  subsequently  killed  in  action.  Next  of  kin, 
Mrs.  Kate  Bronson,  mother,  618  Columbia  Street, 
Waterloo,  la. 

SMITH,  EMERSON  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  M,  4th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Le  Channel,  France,  July 
26, 1918.  Engaged  as  runner,  Private  Smith  carried 
an  important  message  through  heavy  shell  and  ma- 
chine-gun fire,  completing  his  mission,  although 
so  badly  gassed  that  immediate  removal  to  a  hos- 
pital was  necessary.  Home  address,  Artie  Smith, 
father,  1412  North  Main  Street,  Dayton,  Ohio. 

SMITH,  FORD  D Corporal 

Company  D,  4th  Engineers.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ville  Savoy,  France,  August 
11,  1918.  Leaving  a  sheltered  position,  he  exposed 
himself  to  an  intense  artillery  barrage  to  rescue 
a  wounded  officer.  He  carried  him  across  the 
Vesle  River  to  where  he  could  obtain  aid  in  taking 
him  to  a  dressing  station.  He  displayed  utter  dis- 
regard of  personal  danger  while  under  heavy  fire. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Hattie  W.  Smith,  mother, 
Antioch,  Cal. 

SMITH,  FRANK Corporal 

Company  K,  166th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Baussant,  northeast  of 
St.  Mihiel,  France,  September  12,  1918.  While  ad- 
vancing in  the  assault  line,  he  spied  a  German 
about  to  open  fire  with  a  machine-gun  which  would 
have  taken  in  enfilade  his  entire  platoon.  He  killed 
the  German  with  a  single  rifle  shot.  The  other  three 
of  the  machine-gun  crew  fled,  but  he  pursued  them 
alone,  cut  them  off  from  the  rear  and  captured, 
single  handed,  16  of  the  enemy  in  one  group.  His 
quick  decision,  excellent  marksmanship,  and 
absolute  fearlessness  were  of  the  greatest  value  in 
overcoming  the  enemy's  resistance.  Home  address, 
William  P.  Smith,  father,  Honersville,  Mo. 


SMITH,  FRED Sergeant 

Company  M,  llth  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Vieville,  France,  Septem- 
ber 12,  1918.  After  being  gassed  and  shot  through 
the  shoulder  early  in  the  morning,  Sergeant  Smith 
continued  to  lead  his  platoon  through  the  day,  re- 
fusing to  return  to  the  first-aid  station  for  treat- 
ment. Home  address,  Mrs.  Rose  Smith,  mother, 
Dayton,  Ohio. 

SMITH,  FRED  E Private 

Company  K,  9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Faubourg,  France,  Novem- 
ber 8,  1918.  In  the  absence  of  officers,  Private 
Smith  took  command  of  two  platoons  and  led 
them  with  great  fortitude  and  bravery.  When  one 
of  his  men  was  wounded  he  made  his  way  alone 
through  heavy  shell  and  machine-gun  fire,  brought 
the  wounded  man  to  our  line,  and  applied  first  aid. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Hatty  Russel,  mother,  936 
South  State  Street,  Syracuse,  N.  Y. 

SMITH,  FRED  SHERRY  ....  Private 
Deceased.  Machine  Gun  Company,  354th  In- 
fantry. For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Remonville,  France,  November  1,  1918.  Private 
Smith  was  a  member  of  a  machine-gun  crew,  firing 
at  close  range  from  a  shell  hole  in  an  open  field 
when  their  gun  became  disabled.  Thereupon  he 
and  two  other  soldiers  advanced  with  pistols  upon 
the  enemy  machine-gun  nest,  at  which  they  had 
been  firing,  and  captured  it,  with  three  guns  and 
nine  prisoners.  Putting  one  of  the  captured  guns 
into  immediate  action  against  the  enemy,  they  en- 
abled the  infantry  to  advance  with  a  minimum  of 
casualties.  This  soldier  was  killed  next  day  when 
he  went  out  from  cover  to  warn  some  comrades 
that  they  were  in  the  line  of  fire  from  his  gun. 
Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Margaret  Ann  Smith,  mother, 
901  South  Washington  Street,  Denver,  Col. 

SMITH,  HAMILTON  A Colonel 

Deceased.  26th  Infantry.  Near  Soissons, 
France,  July  19-22,  1918.  He  spent  the  greater 
part  of  of  his  time  in  the  front  lines  to  encourage 
and  direct  his  command,  without  sign  of  fear  for  his 
personal  safety,  and  by  his  courageous  leadership 
inspired  his  officers  and  men  to  effective  combat. 
He  was  killed  while  directing  an  attack  on  a  machine 
gun  emplacement.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Hamilton 
A.  Smith,  wife,  Fort  Sam  Houston,  Texas. 

SMITH,  HARFORD  D Corporal 

Company  C,  115th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Sivry,  France,  October  18, 
1918.  Corporal  Smith  volunteered  and  led  an  auto- 
matic-rifle crew  forward,  silencing  a  machine-gun 
nest  which  was  holding  up  the  advance  of  his  com- 
pany. He  worked  his  way  forward  through  a  bar- 
rage from  four  machine-gun  nests,  killing  all  the 
occupants  of  two  nests  and  forcing  the  others  to 
withdraw,  thus  permitting  his  company  to  advance. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  O.  W.  Smith,  mother,  307 
Willis  Street,  Cambridge,  Md. 

SMITH,  HARRY  L.  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
13th  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  Cunel,  France,  October 
14,  1918.  Leaving  bis  shelter  in  a  shallow  machine- 
gun  emplacement,  and  accompanied  by  one  soldier 
Lieutenant  Smith  ventured  forth  through  a  most 
intense  fire  to  the  aid  of  a  wounded  officer  and  as- 
sisted in  carrying  him  a  distance  of  170  yards  to 
safety.  Home  address,  Mrs.  T.  M.  Smith,  mother, 
1026  East  Rio  Grande  Street,  El  Paso,  Texas. 

SMITH,  HARRY  S.     .      .      .  Second  Lieutenant 
9th  Infantry.     For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Tuilerie  farm,  France,  November  3,  1918. 
Lieutenant  Smith  led  the  advance  elements  of  his 


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regiment  during  an  advance  of  eight  kilometers 
through  the  German  lines,  and,  with  extraor- 
dinary skill  and  courage  reduced  several  enemy 
strong  points.  In  addition,  he  captured  50 
prisoners  and  a  large  amount  of  material.  Home 
address,  Samuel  M.  Smith,  father,  227  East  Main 
Street,  Waynesburg,  Pa. 

SMITH,  HENRY  M Captain 

314th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Malancourt,  France,  September  26, 
1918.  Although  painfully  wounded  while  leading 
a  platoon  of  his  company  against  strong  machine- 
gun  nests,  Captain  Smith  continued  the  advance  un- 
til all  the  machine-guns  in  his  immediate  front  were 
silenced  and  the  crews  killed  or  taken  prisoners. 
He  continued  on  duty  until  ordered  to  the  rear  by 
his  regimental  commander.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Robert  W.  Herbert,  aunt,  123  Seminary  Avenue, 
Greensburg,  Pa. 

SMITH,  HERLD Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  F,  140th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Cheppy, 
France,  September  27,  1918.  Having  been  mor- 
tally wounded  while  rushing  a  machine-gun  nest, 
Sergeant  Smith  continued  faithfully  to  perform 
his  duties  and  calmly  directed  the  movements  of 
his  half-platoon  until  he  died  on  the  field.  Next  of 
kin,  Monroe  Smith,  father,  R.  F.  D.  3,  Willow 
Springs,  Mo. 

SMITH,  HORACE  L.  Jr Captain 

1st  Engineers.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Charpentry,  France,  October  4,  1918. 
While  repairing  roads,  a  large  ammunition  dump 
was  set  on  fire  by  an  enemy  shell.  Captain  Smith 
with  a  party  of  his  men,  extinguished  the  flames 
and  rescued  a  large  quantity  of  ammunition  and 
supplies,  despite  the  threatened  explosion,  which 
would  have  destroyed  the  entire  dump  and  blocked 
traffic  at  an  important  crossroad  for  hours.  Home 
address,  H.  L.  Smith,  father,  1009  South  Sycamore 
Street,  Petersburg,  Va. 

SMITH,  HOWARD  G.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
168th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  in  the  Bois  De  Romagne,  France,  October 
15,  1918.  Lieutenant  Smith  was  wounded  early 
in  the  engagement  but  he  declined  to  be  evacuated, 
although  he  was  suffering  much  pain.  He  brilliant- 
ly led  his  platoon  in  a  charge  on  four  machine-guns, 
which  he  captured,  together  with  many  prisoners, 
and  was  instrumental  in  clearing  the  Bpis  De 
Romagne  of  the  enemy  under  terrific  machine-gun 
fire.  Throughout  the  action  his  leadership,  courage, 
and  determination  inspired  the  greatest  confidence. 
When  he  was  partly  overcome  by  the  loss  of  blood 
he  volunteered  to  guide  60  prisoners  back  over  a 
shell-swept  area,  but  refused  medical  treatment  un- 
til the  prisoners  were  delivered  at  battalion  head- 
quarters. Home  address,  Ruth  P,  Smith,  2025 
East  100th  Street,  Cleveland,  Ohio. 

SMITH,  IVAN Sergeant 

Company  E,  125th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  during  the  forcing  of  a  passage 
of  the  River  Ourcq  and  the  capture  of  the  heights 
beyond,  near  Cierges,  northeast  of  Chateau- 
Thierry,  France,  July  31,  1918.  Sergeant  Smith 
captured  a  machine-gun  single-handed  and  after 
being  wounded  while  so  doing  so,  reorganized  his 
platoon  before  being  taken  back  for  first  aid. 
Home  address,  William  H.  Smith,  father,  Virginia, 
Mich. 

SMITH,  JAMES  E Sergeant 

Company  G,  26th  Infantry.  On  his  own  initia- 
tive he  took  command  of  his  company  near  Sois- 
sons,  France,  July  19,  1918,  when  all  its  officers 


and  its  first  sergeant  had  been  killed  or  wounded, 
and  carried  forward  successfully  its  part  in  the  day's 
attack.  Home  address,  Anderson  E.  Smith,  father, 
Norman  Park,  Ga. 

SMITH,  JOE Private 

Company  C,  39th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bois  Du  Fays,  France,  Oc- 
tober 10-13,  1918.  Acting  as  battalion  runner, 
Private  Smith  repeatedly  carried  messages  over  a 
route  swept  by  machine-gun  and  artillery  fire. 
It  was  necessary  to  send  runners  night  and  day, 
in  order  to  maintain  communication  with  the  front 
lines.  He  volunteered  out  of  his  turn  for  this 
dangerous  but  all-important  work,  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Ellen  E.  Smith,  mother,  Center  Point,  Ark. 

SMITH,  JOHN  F Private 

Machine  Gun  Company,  5th  U.  S.  M.  C.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne, 
France,  October  4,  1918.  During  heavy  enemy 
counterbarrage  Private  Smith  was  engaged  as  a 
runner.  In  the  execution  of  his  duty  he  displayed 
exceptional  bravery,  carrying  messages  through 
intense  shell  fire,  falling  severely  wounded  after  his 
fourth  journey.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Margaret 
D.  Knox,  mother,  46  West  Franklin  Street,  Downers 
Grove,  111. 

SMITH,  JOSEPH  W.  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
166th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  St.  Baussay,  northeast  of  St.  Mihiel, 
France,  September  12,  1918.  Finding  that  his  pla- 
toon would  be  under  heavy  fire  of  enemy  machine- 
guns  while  crossing  the  Rupt  de  Mad,  Lieutenant 
Smith,  rather  than  permit  the  advance  to  be  de- 
layed, unhesitatingly  plunged  into  the  stream, 
crossed  it  under  heavy  fire,  ascertained  the  exact 
location  of  the  enemy,  brought  his  platoon  through 
the  river  by  a  protected  route,  and  with  it  flanked 
and  captured  six  machine-guns  and  19  prisoners. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Hitts  L.  Smith,  mother,  1704 
Congress  Avenue,  Austin,  Texas. 

SMITH,  LEROY  WATSON  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Company  F,  118th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Martin-Revere,  France, 
October  17,  1918.  Immediately  after  the  starting 
of  the  attack  Sergeant  Smith  collapsed  from  gas, 
but  realizing  the  extreme  need  of  a  compass  in  the 
dense  fog  and  having  the  only  one  of  the  company 
he  struggled  along  by  his  company  commander, 
indicating  the  proper  direction  with  his  hands,  being 
unable  to  talk.  He  refused  evacuation,  and  volun- 
tarily led  a  patrol  to  establish  liaison  with  his  right 
flank,  being  subjected  to  annihilating  machine-gun 
fire  during  the  entire  exploit.  Home  address, 
Charles  N.  Smith,  father,  Cades,  S.  C. 

SMITH,  LOUIS  S Sergeant 

Company  I,  314th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Montfaucon,  France,  Sep- 
tember 27,  1918.  He  advanced  alone  and  silenced 
a  machine-gun  nest  which  was  holding  up  the  ad- 
vance of  his  section.  Home  address,  Mrs.  L.  S. 
Smith,  wife,  Binghamton,  N.  Y. 

SMITH,  MARTIN  E.  .  .  .  First  Sergeant 
C9mpany  G,  132d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Consenvoye,  France,  Oc- 
tober 9,  1918.  When  his  company  was  held  up  by 
heavy  machine-gun  fire,  he  showed  marked  per- 
sonal bravery  in  working  his  way  to  the  rear  of  the 
enemy  emplacement.  He  opened  fire  upon  the 
enemy,  from  the  rear,  who  then  surrendered  to 
him.  He  returned  to  his  own  lines  with  two  officers 
and  15  men  as  prisoners.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Marguerite  H.  Smith,  wife,  3846  West  Gladys 
Avenue,  Chicago,  111. 


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SMITH,  MARTIN  M Sergeant 

Company  G,  108th  Infantry.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  Ronssoy,  France,  Sep- 
tember 29-30,  1918.  Sergeant  Smith  exhibited 
exceptional  gallantry  and  ability  in  leadership 
when  after  being  severely  shell  shocked,  he  con- 
tinued to  direct  the  steady  advance  of  his  platoon 
under  intense  machine-gun  and  shell  fire,  with  ut- 
ter disregard  for  his  personal  safety.  He  continued 
with  his  platoon  until  the  morning  of  September 
13,  when  he  collapsed  as  the  result  of  shell  shock 
and  was  evacuated  to  the  rear.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Mary  Smith,  mother,  126  Hutchinson  Street, 
Batavia.  N.  Y. 


SMITH,  MILLARD Sergeant 

Company  K,  9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Beaumont,  France,  Novem- 
ber 8,  1918.  During  an  advance  of  his  company, 
terrific  machine-gun  fire  was  encountered,  the  en- 
emy being  strongly  entrenched  in  a  ravine.  With  a 
patrol  of  ten  men,  Sergeant  Smith  attacked  the 
position,  but  lost  several  of  his  men  in  the  first 
encounter.  With  the  remaining  few  he  continued 
and  silenced  the  fire  of  the  enemy.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Mary  Hambler,  mother,  Vox,  Ky. 

SMITH,  NAT  R .  Sergeant 

Company  K,  361st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Gesnes,  France,  September 
28,  1918.  He  successfully  led  his  patrol,  in  the  face 
of  heavy  machine-gun  fire,  being  a  point  direct, 
in  order  to  make  better  reconnaissance,  and,  al- 
though severely  wounded,  continued  to  lead  his 
patrol.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Emma  J.  Smith, 
mother,  Kelso,  Wash. 

SMITH,  NICHOLAS Sergeant 

Comapny  K,  126th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Georges,  France,  October 
14,  1918.  After  his  platoon  had  been  stopped  and 
disorganized  by  machine-gun  fire,  Sergeant  Smith 
with  another  soldier,  reorganized  the  platoon  and 
led  it  in  a  charge  on  an  enemy  machine-gun  nest, 
capturing  it,  together  with  one  officer  and  20  men. 
Home  address,  Albert  Smith,  father,  628  Jefferson 
Avenue,  Grand  Rapids,  Mich. 

SMITH,  PHILIP  F.  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  B,  115th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Verdun,  France,  October  13, 
1918.  During  a  heavy  artillery  barrage  on  the 
night  of  October  13,  two  men  having  been  killed 
next  to  him  and  one  severely  wounded,  Private 
Smith,  disregarding  his  personal  safety,  carried  the 
wounded  man  through  the  barrage  to  the  company 
headquarters;  knocked  down  by  a  shell  splinter 
and  severely  bruised,  be  continued  with  the  woun- 
ded man  to  first-aid  station.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Minnie  Smith,  mother,  2543  Fleet  Street,  Balti- 
more, Md. 

SMITH,  RAYMOND  R Corporal 

Company  C,  llth  Machine  Gun  Battalion. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  northeast  of 
Cunel,  France,  October  12,  1918.  During  a  heavy 
bombardment  after  a  shell  had  struck  his  machine- 
gun,  knocking  it  and  his  squad  completely  out  of 
action,  Corporal  Smith  assembled  three  men  from 
another  squad  and,  obtaining  another  gun,  again 
took  up  a  position  on  the  line  and  remained  through- 
out the  action,  as  the  front  was  at  that  time  thinly 
held  and  in  constant  danger  of  counterattack; 
the  prompt  initiative  and  splendid  courage  on  the 
part  of  this  soldier  not  only  inspired  and  en- 
couraged hid  men  but  aided  materially  in  the  suc- 
cess of  the  action.  Home  address,  Jonah  Smith, 
ather,  227  Harrison  Avenue,  Burlington,  Iowa. 


SMITH,  RICHARD Captain 

117th  Field  Battalion,  Signal  Corps.  While 
under  heavy  shell  fire  on  March  17,  1918,  in  the 
vicinity  of  Fort  de  Manonviller,  France,  he  showed 
prompt  initiative  and  courage  in  conducting  to 
shelter  a  party  of  65  men  who  were  constructing 
and  repairing  communication  lines.  After  making 
them  secure,  he  went  out  under  fire  and  brought  in 
a  wounded  soldier  who  was  lying  exposed  in  the 
open.  Home  address,  Miss  Betty  Flank,  friend, 
1601  Linwood  Boulevard,  Kansas  City,  Mo. 

SMITH,  ROBERT  O.  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Dental  Corps,  356tb  Infantry.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  the  Meuse  River, 
France,  November  6-11,  1918.  After  all  the  med- 
ical officers  of  the  battalion  had  been  wounded, 
Lieutenant  Smith  for  six  days  efficiently  performed 
the  duties,  repeatedly  moving  his  first-aid  station 
forward,  and  administering  to  the  wounded  under 
perilous  shell  fire.  After  caring  for  the  wounded, 
he  personally  searched  the  field  of  action  for  fur- 
ther casualties.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Bessie  L. 
Smith,  wife,  Denver,  Colo. 


SMITH,  ROYAL  H.  G. 


First  Lieutenant 


353rd  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Remonville,  France,  November  1,  1918. 
Lieutenant  Smith  was  a  member  of  a  group  of 
several  officers  and  soldiers,  who  armed  only  with 
pistols,  were  cut  off  from  the  battalion  headquarters 
by  the  fire  of  three  enemy  machine-guns.  Being 
unable  to  reach  the  enemy  with  pistol  fire,  they 
were  in  danger  of  annihilation  when  Lieutenant 
Smith,  with  great  daring,  dashed  from  cover 
through  the  machine-gun  fire  and  returned  with  a 
platoon  of  infantry,  with  which  he  successfully  at- 
tacked the  enemy  machine-gun  and  thereby  saved 
the  lives  of  the  party.  In  accomplishing  this  feat. 
Lieutenant  Smith  was  wounded  in  the  leg  by  a 
machine-gun  bullet,  but  he  continued  in  action,  re- 
fusing to  be  evacuated.  Home  address,  F.  H. 
Smith,  father,  South  Street,  Gorham,  Me. 

SMITH,  RUSSELL  C Mechanic 

Company  B,  115th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Verdun,  France,  October  15, 
1918.  While  carrying  a  message  to  the  battalion 
commander,  in  the  Bois  de  Consenvoye,  Mechanic 
Smith  was  caught  in  an  artillery  barrage  and  severe- 
ly wounded.  Greatly  exhausted,  he  refused  medical 
attention  and  continued  with  the  message  until  he 
reached  the  battalion  headquarters.  Home  address, 
Hagerstown,  Md. 

SMITH,  SAMUEL  T.  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Battery  A,  6th  Field  Artillery.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  FlAville,  France,  October 
4,  1918.  When  his  platoon  had  been  caught  in  an 
enemy  barrage  and  all  the  cannoneers  except  two 
had  been  killed,  he  made  repeated  trips  into  the 
shelled  area  to  remove  the  wounded  to  a  place  of 
safety.  He  refused  any  treatment  for  four  wounds 
which  he  had  received  until  all  his  men  had  re- 
ceived medical  treatment.  Home  address,  S.  G. 
Smith,  father,  Conway,  Ark. 

SMITH,  SIDNEY Private 

Company  H,  308th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Binarville,  France,  October 
2-8,  1918.  When  his  company  had  been  cut  off 
from  communication  he,  though  seriously  wounded, 
refused  to  seek  shelter.  He  participated  in  several 
attacks  with  courage  and  aggressiveness,  using  his 
rifle  very  effectively  and  encouraging  his  comrades. 
When  relief  came  he  walked  back  to  the  dressing 
station,  so  that  medical  attention  could  first  be 
given  to  the  more  seriously  wounded.  Home  ad- 
dress, Edwin  Smith,  father,  Pearl,  111. 


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SMITH,  THOMAS Private 

Company  C,  115th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  the  Bois  de  Consenvoye, 
France,  October  18,  1918.  Private  Smith  was  with 
20  men  in  the  front  line  and  for  40  hours  they  had 
been  without  food,  the  heavy  bombardment  pre- 
venting rations  details  from  reaching  them.  As 
the  men  were  losing  their  strength  and  morale  this 
soldier  voluntarily  went  through  heavy  shell  fire  to 
procure  food,  making  repeated  trips  till  all  the  men 
were  supplied.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Fay  Smith, 
wife,  Eldorado,  Kan. 

SMITH,  THOMAS  J Corporal 

Company  H,  9th  Infantry.  On  June  6,  1918, 
near  Chateau-Thierry,  after  having  been  severely 
wounded,  he  remained  with  his  platoon,  encourag- 
ing and  urging  on  men  in  the  absence  of  their  pla- 
toon sergeant,  who  had  been  killed.  Home  address, 
Patrick  Smith,  brother,  26  Smith  Street,  New 
Britain,  Conn. 

SMITH,  WALLACE Private 

Company  I,  361st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Gesnes,  France,  September 
28  to  October  1,  1918.  Although  twice  wounded, 
he  stayed  out  in  front  under  heavy  machine-gun 
and  artillery  fire  and  helped  to  take  back  within 
our  lines  wounded  comrades  who  otherwise  would 
have  fallen  into  the  hands  of  the  enemy.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Sarah  Sears  Smith,  Los  Angeles,  Calif. 


SMITH,  WILLARD  L. 


.  First  Lieutenant 


Deceased.  9th  Infantry-  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Remenauville,  France, 
September  12,  1918.  Lieutenant  Smith  was  killed 
while  gallantly  assisting  in  maintaining  liaison  be- 
tween the  troops  advancing  on  the  open  ground  to 
the  west  of  Bois  du  Four  and  those  in  the  woods. 
It  was  due  to  Lieutenant  Smith's  fearless  example 
while  leading  his  men,  that  the  line  was  held  intact 
at  this  point.  Next  of  kin,  F.  B.  Smith,  father, 
Worcester,  Mass. 

SMITH,  WILLIAM  K Sergeant 

Company  D,  2d  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Croix  Le 
Perre,  France,  July  18,  1918.  After  his  platoon 
commander  had  become  a  casuality  and  all  the 
machine-guns  of  his  section  had  been  put  out  of 
action  by  shell  fire,  Sergeant  Smith  collected  the 
few  remaining  men  of  his  section,  armed  them  with 
rifles  and  pistols  and  voluntarily  led  them  against 
an  enemy  machine-gun  nest,  which  was  checking 
the  advance  of  the  battalion.  Despite  intense 
machine-gun  and  shell  fire,  he  made  a  flank  attack 
on  the  nest  and  reduced  it,  killing  or  capturing  12 
of  the  enemy.  Hia  marked  courage  and  quick  in- 
itiative enabled  the  battalion  to  resume  its  advance. 
Home  address,  Ray  Smith,  cousin,  Hubbard, 
Texas. 

SMITHHISLER.PAULA.  .  Sergeant  (First  Class) 
Headquarters  Detachment,  112th  Engineers. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Heuvel, 
Belgium,  November  2,  1918.  Under  cover  of 
darkness  he  swam  the  Scheldt  River  at  a  point 
where  it  was  covered  by  hostile  machine-guns  and 
reconnoitered  a  road  for  a  distance  of  500  meters, 
returning  with  valuable  information.  Home  ad- 
dress, Michael  J.  Smithhisler,  father,  305  Brad- 
dock  Street,  Mt.  Vernon,  Ohio. 

SMOTHERMAN,  HORACE  .  .  .  Private 
Company  F,  131st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Gercourt,  France,  September 
26,  1918.  Advancing,  on  his  own  initiative,  under 
heavy  artillery,  snipers,'  and  machine-gun  fire,  he 
threw  a  grenade  into  a  snipers'  post,  fire  from  which 
had  held  up  our  advance.  His  grenade  killed  the 
snipers  and  allowed  a  renewal  of  the  advance 


which  proved  successful.  Home  address,  Mrs.  J.  R. 
Smotherman,  mother,  3803  Elmwood  Avenue, 
Chicago,  111. 

SMYTH,  ROY  M Major 

Deceased.  4th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Les  Franzuettes  Farm, 
France,  July  23,  1918.  After  part  of  his -battalion 
had  already  entered  an  open  field  before  Les  Fran- 
zuettes Farm,  enemy  machine-guns  suddenly 
opened  fire  from  several  points  and  at  the  same  time 
hidden  mines  in  the  field  were  exploded.  Major 
Smyth  constantly  exposed  himself  to  great  personal 
danger  while  getting  his  men  into  the  best  avail- 
able cover  and  reorganizing  his  positon.  Next  of 
kin,  H.  M.  Smyth,  brother,  1723  La  Fayette  Street, 
Alameda,  Cal. 

SNEEDEN,  SILAS  V Private 

Company  C,  115th  Machine  Gun  Battalion. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Ypres, 
Belgium,  August  23,  1918.  Upon  learning  that  his 
platoon  commander  and  several  comrades  had  been 
wounded  by  heavy  shell  fire,  Private  Sneeden  vol- 
untarily left  his  dugout  and  went  to  their  assistance, 
helping  to  carry  them  500  yards  to  the  dressing 
station  across  an  open  field  heavily  bombarded 
with  gas  and  high-explosive  shells.  Home  address, 
Thomas  V.  Sneeden,  father,  Sea  Gate,  N.  C. 

SNOW,  W.  A Major 

2d  Engineers.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion in  the  Belleau  Woods,  France,  June  12-15, 
1918.  In  order  to  consolidate  the  position  of  his 
brigade,  Major  Snow  personally  led  one  company 
of  his  battalion  through  a  heavy  barrage.  After 
passing  through  the  barrage,  he  discovered  that 
part  of  his  company  had  become  separated  be- 
cause of  the  violent  fire.  He  returned  through  the 
barrage  and,  in  so  dong,  was  wounded  in  the  neck. 
After  having  his  wound  dressed  at  the  aid  station, 
he  refused  to  to  to  the  rear,  but  went  back  and  con- 
ducted the  remainder  of  the  men  through  the  bar- 
rage. Despite  his  wound,  he  remained  on  duty 
for  16  hours  until  ordered  to  the  rear.  Home  ad- 
dress, Major  General  W.  J.  Snow,  1940  Biltmore 
Street,  Washington,  D.  C. 

SNOWDEN,  SAMUEL Sergeant 

Company  H,  125th  Infantry.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  near  Fismes,  France,  August 
8,  1918.  Exposed  to  intensive  artillery  and  machine- 
gun  fire,  Sergeant  Snowden  crawled  to  the  crest  of 
a  hill  and  administered  to  a  wounded  man,  thus 
saving  his  life.  While  doing  to,  he  was  wounded  in 
the  right  leg  above  the  knee,  but  undaunted,  he 
picked  up  another  more  seriously  wounded  than 
himself  and  brought  him  to  a  dressing  station. 
Home  address,  Jonathan  Snowden,  father, 
Detroit,  Mich. 

SNYDER,  ABOIL  E Private 

Deceased.  Company  I,  4th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Le  Channel, 
France,  July  26,  1918.  Although  shot  through  the 
stomach  with  a  machine-gun  bullet,  Private 
Snyder  continued  to  the  nest  relay  station  and  ar- 
ranged for  the  safe  delivery  of  his  message.  He 
died  a  few  minutes  later.  Next  of  kin,  A.  K. 
Snyder,  grandfather,  Albertus,  Pa. 

SNYDER,  CLAYTON  EVANS     .... 

Second  Lieutenant 

9th  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Cunel,  France,  October  13, 
1918.  Although  wounded  by  machine-gun  fire. 
Lieutenant  Snyder  refused  to  be  evacuated,  and, 
going  out  into  No  Man's  Land,  located  several 
enemy  machine-guns,  which  were  endangering  his 


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platoon,  and  directed  the  fire  of  his  men  with  such 
accuracy  that  the  guns  were  silenced.  Home  ad- 
dress. Clark  E.  Snyder,  brother,  Malta,  Mont. 

SNYDER,  JAMES  J Private 

Machine  Gun  Company,  132d  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  in  the  Bois  de  Forfit, 
France,  October  10,  1918.  After  six  runners  had 
been  killed  or  wounded  in  attempts  to  get  through 
heavy  shell  fire  with  an  important  message  from  the 
regimental  commander  of  the  39th  Infantry,  Private 
Synder,  with  Private  Sidney  Holzeman,  responded 
to  a  call  for  volunteers  and  succeeded  in  delivering 
the  message.  While  engaged  on  this  mission  Private 
Snyder  was  badly  gassed.  Home  address,  Alexander 
Snyder,  father,  R.  F.  D.  6,  Vincennes,  Ind. 

SNYDER,  JOHN  H.  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Observer,  Air  Service,  1st  Army.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  September  12,  1918. 
While  on  a  special  mission  to  determine  the  prob- 
able enemy  concentration  in  the  back  areas,  Lieu- 
tenant Snyder,  with  his  pilot,  in  spite  of  almost 
impossible  flying  conditions,  flew  60  kilometers 
over  the  enemy  lines  at  a  very  low  altitude.  The 
unfavorable  weather  alone  would  have  warranted 
them  in  turning  back,  but  they  continued  on  re- 
gardless of  very  active  and  accurate  machine-gun 
and  anti-aircraft  fire.  They  returned  to  our  lines 
only  when  their  mission  was  successfully  com- 
pleted. Home  address,  Mrs.  William  H.  Noll, 
319  North  Street,  Reading,  Pa. 

SNYDER,  WILLIS  P Private 

Company  D,  150th  Machine  Gun  Battalion. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  east  of  Rheims, 
France,  July  15,  1918.  While  manning  a  machine 
gun  against  the  enemy,  and  after  all  his  comrades 
had  either  been  killed  or  wounded,  he  remained  at 
his  post  and,  in  the  hand-to-hand  fight  which  en- 
sued, forced  the  enemy  to  retire,  and,  although 
wounded  he  attempted  to  carry  back  his  wounded 
comrades.  His  supreme  courage  and  devotion  to 
duty  were  an  inspiration  to  all  associated  with 
him.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Kate  Snyder,  mother, 
1237  Colton  Street,  Reading,  Pa. 

SOCHA,  RUDOLPH Private 

Battery  D,  119th  Field  Artillery.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  Montfaucon, 
France,  September  29,  1918.  Having  been  severely 
wounded  in  the  knee,  Private  Socha  refused  to  be 
evacuated,  but  immediately  returned  from  the 
dressing  station  to  his  battery  position,  where  he 
assisted  in  caring  for  other  wounded  men  until  he 
was  again  wounded;  inspiring  his  comrades  by  his 
undiminishing  courage  and  cheerfulness  in  the  face 
of  danger.  Home  address,  Agnes  Haumachild, 
sister,  425  Tenth  Avenue,  Milwaukee,  Wis. 

SOMERS,  VERNON  L.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  U.  S.  M.  C.  Killed  in  action  at 
Chateau-Thierry,  France,  June  6,  1918.  He  gave 
the  supreme  proof  of  that  extraordinary  heroism 
which  will  serve  as  an  example  to  hitherto  untried 
troops.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Maggie  A.  Somers, 
mother,  Bloxom,  Va. 

SOMERVELL,  BREHON  B.  Lieutenant  Colonel 
Engineers,  89th  Division.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Pouilly,  France,  Novem- 
ber 5-6,  1918.  Voluntarily  serving  on  the  staff 
of  the  89th  Division,  Lieutenant  Colonel  Som- 
ervell  conducted  the  first  engineering  reconnais- 
sance of  the  damaged  bridges  at  Pouilly,  advanc- 
ing more  than  500  meters  beyond  the  American 
outposts,  crossing  three  branches  of  the  Meuse 
River,  and  successfully  reconnoitering  the  enemy. 
Home  address,  Dr.  W.  T.  Somervell,  father,  Ward- 
man  Park  Inn,  Washington,  D.  C. 


SOMES,  RUSSELL  V Sergeant 

Company  I,  125th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Cierges,  France,  July  31, 
1918.  He  advanced  in  front  of  his  lines  on  the 
right  of  Hill  No.  212,  under  heavy  machine-gun 
fire,  and  rescued  three  wounded  soldiers.  Later 
he  went  out  into  an  advanced  machine-gun  position 
where  three  men  had  already  been  killed  and  res- 
cued the  only  survivor,  who  had  been  blinded  by 
shell  fire  and  could  not  help  himself.  Home  ad- 
dress, Edward  Somes,  father,  906  Young  Street, 
South  Sault  Marie,  Mich. 


SOMITZ,  CARL Corporal 

Company  F,  131st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Chipilly  Ridge,  France, 
August  9,  1918.  When  all  the  runners  of  his  pla- 
toon had  failed  to  establish  liaison  with  the  platoon 
on  the  left  he  succeeded  in  getting  through  with  a 
message.  On  his  return  trip  he  was  twice  wounded, 
but  dragged  himself  along  the  ground  and  de- 
livered his  message  before  lapsing  into  unconscious- 
ness. Home  address,  Mrs.  F.  F.  Barchold,  mother, 
2110  Berwyn  Avenue,  Chicago,  111. 


SONSTELIE,  CARL  J.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
3d  Brigade,  Tank  Corps.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Montfaucon,  France, 
September  26,  1918.  He  displayed  bravery  and 
leadership  of  a  high  order  in  the  advance  toward 
Montfaucon  by  going  out  ahead  of  the  engineers, 
reconnoitering  a  tank  route  under  fire,  and  urging 
the  tanks  forward.  He  located  the  resistance  in  the 
Bois  de  Cuisy  in  advance  later  rallying  disorgan- 
ized soldiers  and  enabling  them  to  hold  the  Bois 
de  Cuisy.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Carl  J.  Sonstelie, 
wife,  628  Third  Avenue,  West  Kalisfell,  Mont. 

SORENSON,  JOHN  S Private 

Machine  Gun  Company,  364th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Eclisfontaine, 
France,  October  4,  1918.  Private  Sorenson  volun- 
teered and  remained  with  a  wounded  comrade  in  a 
gun  position  when  his  division  was  relieved.  He 
gave  all  the  aid  possible  and  then  went  some  500 
meters  through  heavy  shell  and  machine-gun  fire 
for  further  medical  assistance  and  returned  with  it 
to  his  companion.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Chris- 
tiani  Sorenson,  mother,  Worsas,  Denmark. 

SORENSON,  SOREN  C.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
28th  Infantry.  When  the  officers  of  his  unit  were 
killed  or  wounded  at  Cantigny,  France,  May  28, 
1918,  and  although  he  himself  had  been  wounded 
early  in  the  attack  and  suffered  intensely,  he  took 
command,  refused  to  leave  his  post,  and,  by  heroic 
courage  and  resolution  in  resisting  counterattacks, 
contributed  in  great  measure  to  the  successful  de- 
fense of  his  sector.  Home  address,  Mrs.  S.  C. 
Sorenson,  421  East  Thirteenth  Street,  Grand 
Island,  Neb. 

SORROW,  LOUIS Corporal 

Company  B,  307th  Field  Signal  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  F16ville, 
France,  October  13-21,  1918.  After  being  on  duty 
continuously  for  36  hours,  on  October  13,  1918,  he 
volunteered  to  repair  telephone  lines  which  had 
been  cut  by  shell  fire.  Under  extremely  heavy  bom- 
bardment he  worked  all  night  repairing  breaks  in 
lines  and  thereby  making  possible  constant  com- 
munication with  one  of  the  advanced  regiments. 
On  October  21,  1918,  after  one  of  his  helpers  had 
been  killed  and  the  other  wounded  by  heavy  shell 
fire,  he  continued  on  alone  and  repaired  the  tele- 
phone lines,  displaying  unusual  bravery  and  de- 
votion to  duty.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Munnie 
Lonow,  sister,  835  Beck  Street,  Bronx,  N.Y. 


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SOUCY,  FRED  G Private 

Company  E,  16th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  south  of  Soissons,  France,  July 
18,  1918.  When  his  platoon  was  held  up  by  a 
machine-gun  he,  with  two  other  privates  who  were 
killed  before  reaching  the  emplacement,  charged 
the  gun,  killed  the  crew  of  five  Germans,  and  cap- 
tured their  gun.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Maggie 
Marquis  Soucy,  mother,  43  Lincoln  Street,  Lewis- 
ton  Me. 


with  three  other  soldiers,  when  they  were  fired  upon 
by  a  hostile  machine-gun  50  yards  in  advance  of  the 
line.  After  several  hand  grenades  had  been  thrown 
at  the  machine-gun  nest  one  of  the  crew  was  seen 
crawling  away.  Private  Spamanato  killed  this 
man  with  his  rifle  and  then  rushed  the  nest  alone, 
capturing  the  gun  and  three  surviving  members  of 
the  crew,  two  others  having  been  killed  by  hand 
grenades.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Thersa  Spamanato, 
wife,  Semitile,  Province  Caserte,  Italy. 


SOULES,  JAMES  A.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
16th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Sedan,  France,  November  6-7,  1918. 
Accompanied  by  another  soldier  of  his  platoon, 
Lieutenant  Soules  entered  the  town  of  Noyers- 
Pout-Maugis,  which  was  held  by  the  enemy,  against 
murderous  machine-gun  fire.  He  routed  the  gun- 
ners, killing  one,  thereby  saving  his  company  from 
a  harassing  flanking  fire.  Home  address,  James 
Soules,  Dickinson,  N.  Dak. 

SOUTHARD,  WILLIAM  E Major 

103d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Torcy,  France,  July  18,  1918.  Im- 
mediately after  an  enemy  barrage  was  laid  down 
on  his  assaulting  line,  Major  Southard  pushed  for- 
ward through  the  halting  ranks  and,  calling  on  his 
men  to  follow,  advanced  at  double  time  to  the 
storming  of  Torcy,  attaining  his  objective.  He  then 
organized  the  defense  of  the  town,  supervising  the 
work  under  hazardous  artillery,  machine-gun,  and 
sniper  fire.  During  the  attack,  Major  Southard's 
forces  suffered  heavily  from  casualties,  yet  he  reso- 
lutely held  his  position  for  two  days,  after  which  he 
was  wounded  while  leading  in  assault  upon  the 
heights  beyond  Belleau.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Gertrude  M.  Southard,  wife,  196  Webster  Avenue, 
Bangor,  Me. 

SPADAFORA,  GUISEPPE  ....  Private 
Headquarters  Company,  315th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Montfaucon, 
France,  September  29,  1918.  Private  Spadafora 
was  helping  to  remove  a  great  many  wounded  men 
from  a  dressing  station  to  a  place  of  comparative 
safety,  when  a  heavy  enemy  bombardment  be- 
gan. He  forced  four  German  prisoners  to  assist 
him  and  repeatedly  entered  the  heavily  shelled 
area,  bringing  out  wounded  men.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  R.  Therm,  mother,  Molette,  Province  of 
Catania,  Italy. 

SPAFFORD,  J.  H.  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  2d  Engineers.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action.  Seeing  a  combat  patrol  suddenly 
fired  upon  by  an  enemy  machine-gun  nest  and  hard 
pressed,  Lieutenant  Spafford  went  to  its  relief, 
courageously  leading  an  attack  on  the  machine 
nest.  Although  wounded  in  the  arm  during  the 
attack,  he  continued  in  the  action  of  the  attack  un- 
til he  received  a  second  wound,  which  caused  his 
death.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  James  A.  Spafford, 
mother,  838  West  North  Avenue,  Baltimore,  Md. 

SPAIN,  GARLAND Corporal 

Company  E,  322d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Moranville,  France,  No- 
vember 9,  1918.  Leading  his  squad  against  six 
enemy  machine-guns,  during  which  time  he  was 
twice  hit  by  the  exacting  fire  therefrom,  Corporal 
Spain  drove  the  enemy  from  the  stronghold,  mak- 
ing possible  the  further  advance  of  his  company. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Mattie  Hines,  sister,  Rocky 
Mount,  N.  C. 

SPAMANATO,  ANIELLO     ....     Private 
Company  L,  357th  Infantry.    For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Montfaucon,  France,  Octo- 
ber 25,  1918.    Private  Spamanato  was  on  a  patrol 


SPANGLER,  LOUIS Private 

Company  K,  7th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Fossoy,  France,  July  15, 
1918.  During  the  intense  shelling  by  the  enemy 
just  prior  to  their  offensive  of  July  15,  Private 
Spangler  volunteered  and  carried  a  message  through 
the  heavy  fire  and  returned  with  an  answer.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  G.  H.  Spangler,  mother,  Lometa, 
Texas. 


SPATARO,  DOMINCO Private 

Company  K,  311th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Grand-Pr6,  France,  October 
25-26,  1918.  Private  Spataro,  with  hand  grenades, 
broke  up  an  enemy  machine-gun  nest  and  took 
four  prisoners  without  assistance.  He  voluntarily 
acted  as  stretcher  bearer  for  a  period  of  26  hours, 
performing  valiant  services,  until  severely  wounded. 
Home  address,  Carmelo  Spataro,  father,  Casalia- 
vecchio  Siccola  Province,  Messina,  Italy. 

SPATZ,  CARL Major 

Pilot,  Air  Service.  For  extraordinary  heroism 
in  action  during  the  St.  Mihiel  offensive,  September 
26,  1918.  Although  he  had  received  orders  to  go  to 
the  United  States,  he  begged  for  and  received  per- 
mission to  serve  with  a  pursuit  squadron  at  the 
front.  Subordinating  himself  to  men  of  lower  rank, 
he  was  attached  to  a  squadron  as  a  pilot  and  saw 
continuous  and  arduous  service  through  the  offen- 
sive. As  a  result  of  his  efficient  work  he  was  pro- 
moted tp  the  position  of  flight  commander.  Know- 
ing that  another  attack  was  to  take  place  in  the 
vicinity  of  Verdun,  he  remained  on  duty  in  order  to 
take  part.  On  the  day  of  the  attack  west  of  the 
Meuse,  while  with  his  patrol  over  enemy  lines,  a 
number  of  enemy  aircraft  were  encountered.  In 
the  combat  that  followed  he  succeeded  in  bringing 
down  three  enemy  planes.  In  his  ardor  and  enthu- 
siasm he  became  separated  from  his  patrol  while 
following  another  enemy  far  beyond  the  lines.  His 
gasoline  giving  out,  he  was  forced  to  land  and  man- 
aged to  land  within  friendly  territory.  Through 
these  acts  he  became  an  inspiration  and  example 
to  all  men  with  whom  he  was  associated.  Home 
address,  Charles  B.  Spatz,  Bayertown,  Pa. 

SPAULDING,  DAVID  L Corporal 

Company  F,  6th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  He 
returned  to  the  front  lines  encouraging  his  men 
after  being  sent  to  the  rear  with  a  severe  wound  in 
the  advance  on  Bouresche,  France,  on  June  6,  1918. 
Home  address,  Frank  R.  Spaulding,  father,  R.  F.  D. 
3,  Hood  River,  Ore. 

SPAUTZ,  MATTHEW Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  A,  168th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  the  River 
Ourcq,  northeast  of  Chateau-Thierry,  France. 
During  the  advance  of  July  30,  1918,  while  in  com- 
mand of  his  platoon,  Sergeant  Spautz  showed  ex- 
traordinary heroism,  leading  his  men  on  in  the  ad- 
vance, having  three  times  been  knocked  down  by 
enemy  shells.  After  having  been  wounded  by 
machine-gun  fire,  he  still  continued  to  advance.  He 
was  finally  killed  while  doing  his  utmost  to  advance. 
Next  of  kin,  Michael  Spautz,  father,  Davis  Avenue, 
Dubuque,  la. 


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SPEARS,  GEORGE  W Corporal 

Company  L,  117th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Poncheaux,  France,  October 
7,  1918.  When  part  of  the  line  had  been  halted  by 
heavy  fire  from  three  machine-gun  nesta,  Corporal 
Spears  and  Private  Thomas  G.  Cagle,  armed  only 
with  rifles  and  bayonets,  rushed  the  nearest  hostile 
position,  and,  of  the  crew  of  six,  killed  three  and  put 
the  remainder  to  flight.  Being  unable  to  advance 
on  two  other  guns  because  of  their  heavy  fire,  these 
two  soldiers  then  opened  fire  with  their  rifles  and 
forced  the  reminder  of  the  crew  of  approximately 
12  to  abandon  the  position  after  two  of  their  num- 
ber had  been  killed  and  two  wounded.  Home  ad- 
dress, R.  J.  Spears,  father,  Lenoir  City,  Tenn. 

SPEERS,  THOMAS  G.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Chaplain,  102d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Marcheville,  France,  Septem- 
ber 26,  1918.  He  accompanied  the  advance  ele- 
ments, which  were  constantly  under  terrific  artil- 
lery and  machine-gun  fire  during  the  action.  He 
was  continually  aiding  and  cheering  the  wounded, 
and  particularly  distinguished  himself  by  carrying 
a  wounded  officer  to  a  dressihg  station  through 
heavy  artillery  and  machine-gun  barrage.  Home 
address,  James  M.  Speers,  81  South  Mountain 
Avenue,  Montclair,  N.  J. 

SPENCER,  EDWARD  L.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
371st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  north  of  Ardeuil,  France,  September  30, 
1918.  Having  been  wounded  in  the  leg  by  ma- 
chine-gun fire,  Lieutenant  Spencer  nevertheless 
continued  to  remain  with  his  platoon,  leading  it 
successfully  through  an  intense  barrage  of  machine- 
gun  and  artillery  fire  to  its  objective.  He  remained 
on  duty  with  his  command,  until  two  days  later, 
when  his  regimental  commander  ordered  him  to  the 
rear.  Home  address,  J.  T.  Spencer,  father,  Lenoir, 
N.C. 

SPENCER,  ERIC  W.     .....     Sergeant 

Machine  Gun  Company,  106th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  St.  Souplet, 
France,  October  17,  1918.  During  the  fording  of 
the  La  Selle  River  and  the  heights  beyond,  he  ad- 
vanced against  a  nest  of  enemy  snipers  under  heavy 
machine-gun  and  shell  fire,  and  by  his  courage  and 
bravery  succeeded  in  killing  four  of  the  enemy. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  R.  W.  Fistere,  sister,  23 
Williams  Street,  New  London,  Conn. 

SPENCER,  ERNEST Private 

81st  Company,  6th  Machine  Gun  Battalion, 
U.  S.  M.  C.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action 
near  Thiaucourt,  France,  September  12-15,  1918. 
Private  Spencer  repeatedly  volunteered  and  car- 
ried messages  through  intense  machine-gun  and 
artillery  fire,  obtaining  valuable  information  at 
critical  moments.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Sarah 
Spencer,  mother,  Toppenish,  Wash. 

SPENCER,  GILBERT  A.  .  .  First  Sergeant 
Company  K,  9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Soissons,  France,  July  18, 
1918.  After  being  severely  wounded  and  ordered 
to  the  rear  by  his  commanding  officer,  Sergeant 
Spencer  gathered  together  about  15  men  who  were 
retreating,  took  them  back  to  the  line  and  turned 
them  over  to  the  commanding  officer  of  his  com- 
pany. Home  address,  T.  A.  Spencer,  father,  Sum- 
ner,  Mich. 


SPENCER,  JOHN  D. 


First  Lieutenant 


Company  B,  127th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Fismes,  France,  August  4, 
1918.  While  leading  his  company  in  the  attack 
against  Fismes  he  was  knocked  down  and  severely 
wounded  by  machine-gun  fire.  Without  regard 
to  hia  wounds  he  regained  his  feet  and  continued  to 


lead  his  command  until  again  severely  wounded. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  John  D.  Spencer,  wife,  Osh- 
kosh,  Wis. 

SPENCER,  LORILLARD  ....  Major 
369th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  in  the  Champagne  Sector,  France,  Septem- 
ber 26,  1918.  Commanding  a  battalion  which  was 
in  action  for  the  first  time,  Major  Spencer  inspired 
his  men  by  his  own  coolness  and  courage  under  in- 
tense machine-gun  fire.  He  continually  exposed 
himself  without  regard  for  personal  safety  until  he 
was  wounded  six  times.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Lorillard  Spencer,  wife,  71  East  Eighty-second 
Street,  New  York  City. 

SPENCER,  WILLIAM  H.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Infantry.  He  led  his  platoon  in  an  attack  which 
stormed  and  took  the  strongly  prepared  enemy  posi- 
tions on  the  heights  north  of  the  River  Ouroq, 
near  Villers-sur-Fere,  France,  on  July  28,  1918. 
He  maintained  the  position  thus  gained  under  a  fire 
that  lasted  for  seven  hours.  During  this  entire 
time  he  continually  circulated  among  his  men, 
cheering  them,  and  giving  the  wounded  first  aid. 
In  order  to  reach  and  administer  aid  to  his  wounded 
captain,  he  passed  without  cover  into  an  area  which 
was  under  extremely  heavy  machine-gun  fire  and 
was  himself  wounded.  Home  address,  William 
Spencer,  519  West  Sixth  Street,  Erie,  Pa. 

SPEROS,  THOMAS Sergeant 

Company  B,  165th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Landres-et-Saint  Georges, 
France,  October  15,  1918.  Sergeant  Speros,  after 
all  his  officers  and  first  sergeant  had  become  cas- 
ualties, took  command  of  his  company,  led  them 
forward  under  heavy  artillery  and  machine-gun 
fire,  and  retained  complete  control  of  the  company, 
although  suffering  heavy  casualties  and  under  try- 
ing conditions,  until  relieved  at  the  close  of  the  day. 
Home  address,  Peter  Giacoumos,  284  Third  Avenue, 
New  York  City. 

SPESSARD,  RUTHERFORD  H.  .  .  Major 
58th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Ville-Savoy,  France,  August  6,  and  near 
Bois  de  Fays,  France,  October  2,  1918.  During  the 
crossing  of  the  Vesle  River  Major  Rutherford  H. 
Spessard  (then  captain),  when  his  battalion  com- 
mander was  killed,  immediately  assumed  command 
of  the  battalion  without  orders  and  led  them  across 
the  Vesle  River  against  strongly  fortified  enemy 
positions,  displaying  absolute  disregard  for  his  per- 
sonal danger.  On  October  2,  in  the  vicinity  of  the 
Bois  de  Fays,  Major  Spessard  exposed  himself  to 
intense  enemy  artillery  and  machine-gun  fire  while 
making  observations  and  directing  the  movement  of 
his  men.  He  established  his  battalion  headquarters 
a  short  distance  to  the  rear  of  his  lines  in  a  position 
continually  subjected  to  severe  enemy  artillery  fire. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Martha  H.  Spessard,  wife, 
Uniontown,  Ala. 

SPICKERMAN,  RAYMOND  H.  .  Corporal 
Deceased.  Machine-Gun  Company,  107th  In- 
fantry. For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Ronssoy,  France,  September  29,  1918.  Corporal 
Spickerman  and  his  machine-gunner  pushed  for- 
ward to  a  blind  trench,  which  was  partially  sur- 
rounded by  machine-gunners  and  snipers,  under 
terrific  machine-gun  and  trench-mortar  fire  and 
through  a  heavy  smoke  screen.  He  barricaded  a 
sap  at  the  most  dangerous  position,  only  a  few  yards 
from  the  enemy  machine-guns,  and,  after  killing 
four  of  the  enemy  with  a  rifle,  was  mortally  wounded 
but  continued  to  hold  his  position  until  he  died. 
Next  of  kin,  Herman  Spickerman,  father,  Bloom- 
ville,  N.  Y. 


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SPINNEY,  GEORGE  J Corporal       the  same  day  he  attacked  a  formation  of  five  enemy 


Deceased.  Company  C,  101st  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  north  of  Verdun, 
France,  October  27,  1918.  While  advancing  with 
the  first  wave  Corporal  Spinney,  with  another 
soldier,  attacked  a  machine-gun  nest  and  killed  two 
of  the  crew.  While  attempting  to  capture  the  re- 
mainder of  the  crew  this  gallant  officer  was  himself 
killed.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Anna  Spinney,  mother, 
Faneuil  Terrace,  Brighton,  Mass. 

SPITZNAGEL,  CHARLES  ....  Corporal 
Company  C,  15th  Machine-Gun  Battalion- 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  in  the  Bois  de 
Rappe,  France,  October  21,  1918.  Corporal 
Spitznagel  displayed  utter  disregard  for  his  personal 
safety  in  the  attack  on  the  Rappe,  when  his  gunner 
was  severely  wounded  and  his  leader  killed.  He 
then  fired  the  gun  himself,  until  he  was  seriously 
wounded,  when  he  refused  to  be  evacuated,  but 
remained  with  his  crew,  encouraging  them  and  di- 
recting their  fire  until  relieved  two  hours  later. 
Home  address,  John  Spitznagel,  father,  406  West 
McMicken  Avenue,  Cincinnati,  Ohio. 

SPIVEY,  FRED  F Sergeant 

Company  B,  6th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Romagne,  France,  October 
14-18,  1918.  Sergeant  Spivey  set  a  splendid  ex- 
ample to  his  men  while  in  command  of  a  platoon 
under  severe  machine-gun  fire,  personally  capturing 
two  machine-guns.  Home  address,  David  Spivey, 
father,  Vincent,  Ky. 

SPRAGUE,  ALMON  E Private 

Medical  Detachment,  355th  Infantry.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  Tailly,  France, 
November  4,  1918.  Under  heavy  artillery  and 
machine-gun  fire,  he  exposed  himself  fearlessly  on 
the  battle-field,  to  give  first  aid  to  the  wounded, 
showing  marked  personal  valor.  When  his  band- 
ages were  expended,  he  obtained  a  fresh  supply  and, 
under  the  continuous  fire  of  a  sniper,  went  to  the 
assistance  of  20  wounded  men,  bound  up  their 
wounds,  and  saw  that  the  more  serious  cases  were 
first  carried  from  the  field.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Elizabeth  Sprague,  Catawba,  Wis. 

SPRAGUE,  CHANDLER  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Company  K,  115th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Balschwiller,  Alsace, 
August  31,  1918.  Upon  returning  from  a  raid 
which  he  led  against  enemy  trenches,  Lieutenant 
Sprague  found  one  of  his  men  was  missing.  Ac- 
companied by  one  man,  he  promptly  and  volun- 
tarily returned  through  artillery,  machine-gun,  and 
rifle  fire,  found  the  missing  man,  who  had  been 
wounded  and  carried  him  back  to  the  American 
lines.  Home  address,  A.  D.  Sprague,  brother, 
Haverhill,  Mass. 

SPRINGER,  FRANK Private 

Deceased.  Company  C,  1st  Engineers.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Soissons 
France,  July  20,  1918.  When  volunteers  were 
called  for  by  his  company  commander,  Private 
Springer  volunteered  and  rescued  wounded  com- 
rades from  a  barrage.  Disregarding  danger  to 
himself,  he  continued  the  performance  of  these 
heroic  deeds  until  killed.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs. 
Margaret  Springer,  mother,  808  South  Broadway, 
Green  Bay,  Wis. 

SPRINGS,  ELLIOTT  WHITE  .  First  Lieutenant 
.  Air  Service.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Bapaume,  France,  August  22,  1918. 
Attacking  three  enemy  planes  (type  Fokker), 
who  were  driving  on  one  of  our  planes,  Lieutenant 
bprings,  after  a  short  and  skillful  fight,  drove  off 
two  of  the  enemy  and  shot  down  the  third.  On 


planes  (type  Fokker),  and  after  shooting  down  one 
plane  was  forced  to  retire  because  of  lack  of  am- 
munition. Home  address,  Leroy  Springs,  father, 
Lancaster,  S.  C. 

SPROUSE,  ROBERT  .  .  .  First  Sergeant 
Company  A,  30th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Crezancy,  France,  July 
15-16,  1918.  Throughout  the  engagement, 
Sergeant  Sprouse  encouraged  his  men  by  his  gal- 
lant conduct.  After  the  company  was  ordered  to 
withdraw,  Sergeant  Sprouse  voluntarily  returned 
to  the  position  his  companv  had  held  and,  through- 
out the  night  of  July  15-16,  assisted  in  evacuating 
the  wounded.  Home  address,  Miss  Tessie  Bland- 
ing,  cousin,  479  James  Street,  Syracuse,  N.  Y. 

SRYGLEY,  ELA  M.  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Medical  Corps.  4th  Machine  Gun  Battalion. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Medeah 
Ferme,  France,  October  8-9,  1918.  When  a  pla- 
toon was  being  heavily  gassed  and  under  intense 
artillery  and  machine-gun  fire,  Lieutenant  Srygley 
voluntarily  left  the  shelter  of  his  dressing  station, 
proceeded  to  the  line,  and  rendered  invaluable  aid 
to  the  wounded.  On  October  9,  Lieutenant 
Srygley  again  left  the  shelter  of  his  dressing  station 
and  under  intense  fire,  voluntarily  went  to  the  as- 
sistance of  the  wounded  of  the  141st  Infantry. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  F.  B.  Srygley,  16  Academy 
Place,  Nashville,  Tenn. 

STACKPOLE,  Jr.,  E.  J Captain 

110th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Baslieux,  France,  August  24,  1918. 
Directed  to  advance  to  a  new  position,  he  led  his 
men  forward  with  great  gallantry  although  pain- 
fully wounded  in  the  back  and  leg  by  shell  frag- 
ments, he  remained  on  duty  with  his  men,  inspiring 
them  by  his  courage  and  coolness  to  hold  a  difficult 
position  against  repeated  attacks  by  the  enemy  in 
force  for  a  period  of  24  hours.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  E.  J.  Stackpole,  Jr.,  wife,  Harrisburg,  Pa. 

STADIE,  HERMAN  EDWARD  .  .  Captain 
306th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  at  Feme  des  Dames,  west  of  Fismes,  France , 
August  20,  1918.  While  the  vicinity  of  the  regi- 
mental command  post  where  he  was  stationed  was 
under  heavy  bombardment,  Captain  Stadie,  with- 
out thought  of  personal  danger,  voluntarily  ran 
outside,  through  shrapnel  and  high-explosive  shells, 
and  rescued  a  wounded  runner.  Home  address, 
Miss  Ida  Stadie,  sister,  2564  Creston  Avenue, 
New  York  City. 

STAFFORD,  CHARLES  ....  Sergeant 
Company  D,  166th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  the  St.  Mihiel  offensive,  Sept- 
ember 12,  1918.  Personally  reconnoitering  an  en- 
emy position,  Sergeant  Stafford  encountered  and 
captured  single  handed  six  of  the  enemy.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Douglas  Stafford,  mother,  808 
East  Church  Street,  Marion,  Ohio. 

STAFFORD,  THOMAS Private 

Company  L,  127th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Juvigny,  France,  September 
1,  1918.  Locating  an  enemy  machine-gun  nest, 
Private  Stafford,  upon  his  own  initiative,  organ- 
ized a  patrol  and  led  it  in  an  attack  on  the  hostile 
position,  thereby  facilitating  the  advance  of  the 
company.  Home  address,  James  Stafford,  father, 
217  Mill  Street,  Rhinelander,  Wis. 

STAINS,  TRACY  R.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
28th  Infantry.  After  being  severely  wounded  at 
the  beginning  of  the  engagement  near  Bezy-le-Sec, 
France,  July  18,  1918,  he  continued  to  lead  his 
command  forward  until  he  had  taken  positions  as- 


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signed  to  him.  He  declined  medical  assistance  and 
did  not  retire  to  an  aid  station  until  he  had  seen  to 
the  disposition  and  security  of  his  men.  Home 
address,  C.  M.  Stains,  half-brother,  513  North 
Estrella  Street,  El  Paso,  Texas. 

STAINTON,  MARVIN  EVERETT     .      .      . 

Second  Lieutenant 

Deceased.  128th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Verdun,  France,  October 
9,  1918.  While  his  battalion  was  being  held  up  by 
heavy  machine-gun  fire  he  voluntarily  led  a  small 
detachment  of  his  platoon  forward.  He  advanced 
far  into  enemy  territory  and  succeeded  in  captur- 
ing seven  machine-gun  nests  and  47  prisoners, 
continuing  with  his  mission  until  he  was  killed. 
Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  L.  Stainton,  mother,  Laurel,  Mass. 

STAMBAUGH,  ISABELLE     .... 

Reserve  Nurse,  Army  Nurse  Corps.  While  with 
a  surgical  team  at  a  British  Casualty  Clearing 
Station  during  the  big  German  drive  of  March  21, 
1918,  in  front  of  Amiens,  France,  she  was  seriously 
wounded  by  shell  fire  from  German  airplanes. 
Home  address",  4028  Baring  Street,  Philadelphia.  Pa. 

STAMPS,  B.  B.  .  .  Chief  Pharmacist's  Mate 
Attached  to  6th  Machine  Gun  Battalion,  U.  S. 
M.  C.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Jaulny,  France,  September  13-15,  1918.  Working 
continually  without  rest  or  food,  Pharmacist's 
Mate  Stamps  cared  for  the  wounded  under  most 
hazardous  conditions.  When  a  counterattack  by 
the  enemy  seemed  imminent  the  medical  detach- 
ment was  ordered  to  the  rear,  but  he  willingly  stayed 
with  the  wounded  and  assisted  greatly  in  their 
evacuation.  Home  address,  I.  J.  Stamps,  father, 
Parchman,  Miss. 

STANFIELD,  LAURENCE  .  Color  Sergeant 
Headquarters  C9mpany,  120th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt, 
France,  September  28,  1918.  Sergeant  Stanfield, 
attached  to  the  regimental  intelligence  service,  was 
severely  gassed  but  after  receiving  first-aid  treat- 
ment he  insisted  on  returning  to  duty.  Gassed  a 
second  time  and  relieved  for  a  short  period,  he 
personally  made  a  search  for  wounded  men,  and, 
finding  a  large  number,  went  to  the  aid  station  and 
brought  stretcher  bearers.  He  continued  this  work 
until  he  was  blinded  by  the  effects  of  the  gas.  Home 
address,  R.  H.  Stanfield,  father,  705  East  Main 
Street,  Durham,  N.  C. 

STANKUNOS,  BENJAMIN  G.  .  .  Private 
Company  B,  310th  Machine  Gun  Battalion. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Verdun, 
France,  November  5,  1918.  With  two  other  sol- 
diers, Private  Stankunos  voluntarily  left  a  place  of 
safety,  went  forward  40  meters  under  machine- 
gun  fire  in  plain  view  of  the  enemy,  and  rescued  an- 
other soldier,  who  had  been  blinded  by  a  machine- 
gun  bullet  and  was  helplessly  staggering  about. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Ameley  Stankunoa,  mother, 
1770  West  Wood  Street,  Shamokin,  Pa. 

STANTON,  Jr.,  CHARLES  .  .  .  Corporal 
Company  L,  108th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Souplet,  France,  October 
15,  1918.  Accompanied  by  an  officer  and  three 
other  soldiers,  he  made  a  reconnaissance  of  the 
River  La  Selle,  the  journey  being  made  under  con- 
stant and  heavy  machine-gun  fire.  To  secure  the 
desired  information  it  was  necessary  to  wade  the 
stream  for  the  entire  distance.  Home  address, 
Charles  Stanton,  father,  Troy,  Pa. 

STAPLETON,  GORDON     .     Second  Lieutenant 
6th  Infantry.    For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near   Vilosnes,    France,    November   6,    1918. 
Entering  Vilosnes  with  a  patrol,  Lieutenant  Staple- 


ton  encountered  heavy  enemy  machine-gun  fire. 
He  attacked  and  killed  four  Germans,  took  four 
prisoners  and  forced  those  remaining  to  take  shelter 
in  a  trench.  Although  greatly  outnumbered  he 
held  his  position,  while  the  French  crossed  the  River 
Meuse  and  took  many  prisoners.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Elizabeth  T.  Stapleton,  mother,  Ennis,  Tex. 

STAPLETON,  WILLIAM  A.  ...  Corporal 
Company  I,  28th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Soissons,  France,  July  19, 
1918.  With  the  aid  of  two  men  he  charged  and 
captured  a  German  machine-gun.  Home  address, 
Bill  Stapleton,  Rush,  Ky. 

STARK,  Jr.,  ALEXANDER  N.  .  .  Major 
61st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Cote  St.  Germain,  France,  November 
7,  1918.  His  battalion  being  stopped  by  machine- 
gun  fire  in  the  attack  of  November  7,  1918,  Major 
Stark  personally  led  it  in  a  renewed  attack  and  thus 
succeeded  in  gaining  the  Cote  St.  Germain.  Major 
Stark  personally  captured  a  machine-gun  and  13 
prisoners,  his  personal  example  of  fearlessness  en- 
couraging his  men  to  advance  against  odds.  Home 
address,  Colonel  A.  N.  Stark,  M.  C.,  Washington, 
D.  C. 

STARKEY,  JOSEPH  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Medeah  Ferme,  France,  October  8,  1918. 
Wounded,  but  regardless  of  danger  to  himself, 
Lieutenant  Starkey  led  his  men  through  heavy 
machine-gun  and  artillery  fire  in  an  attack  over 
whelmingly  successful,  in  which  he  received  a 
second  wound.  Home  address,  R.  M.  Starkey, 
501  Chamberlain  Avenue,  Chattanooga,  Tenn. 

STARLINGS,  PAUL  N Captain 

26th  Infantry.  In  spite  of  the  fact  that  return- 
ing wounded  men  informed  that  it  was  impossible 
to  take  Bezy-le-Sec,  France,  July  21,  1918,  he  led 
his  company  forward  with  courage  and  determina- 
tion under  steady  fire,  and  thereby  gave  invalu- 
able aid  in  the  assault  in  which  he  knew  his  com- 
mand was  the  last  reserve.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Ella  C.  Starlings,  mother,  183  Green  Street, 
Annapolis,  Md. 

STATHAM,  GEORGE  B.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Deceased.  Machine  Gun  Battalion,  9th  In- 
fantry. For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Tuilerie  Ferme,  France,  November  4,  1918.  Al- 
though he  was  the  only  remaining  member  of  his 
gun  crew,  Private  Statham  courageously  operated 
his  gun  until  he  had  put  one  enemy  machine-gun 
nest  out  of  action.  He  continued  with  his  heroic 
work  until  he  was  killed.  Next  of  kin,  T.  S. 
Statham,  father,  Route  B,  Cordele,  Ga. 

STEARNS,  DAVID  W Corporal 

Company  C,  4th  Engineers.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Thibaut,  France,  August 
6,  1918.  Corporal  Stearns  was  a  member  of  a  pla- 
toon ordered  to  precede  the  infantry,  to  construct 
footbridges  across  the  Vesle  River.  Enemy  sniper, 
machine-gun,  and  artillery  fire  was  so  intense  that 
four  attempts  of  his  platoon  failed.  Acting  upon 
his  own  initiative,  Corporal  Stearns  made  his  way 
along  the  river  in  the  face  of  the  deadly  fire,  and, 
for  one  hour,  reconnoitered  the  enemy's  positions, 
reporting  back  to  his  commanding  officer  with  in- 
formation of  the  greatest  value.  Home  address, 
Mr.  and  Mrs.  J.  O  .Stearns,  1641  East  Stark  Street, 
Portland  Ore. 

STEEDE,  WALTER  J Private 

Company  E,  168th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  the  Forest  De  Fere,  near  Nes- 
les,  northeast  of  Chateau-Thierry,  France,  July  26 
to  August  2,  1918,  during  the  advance  of  his  regi- 


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ment  in  the  Forest  De  Fere,  by  his  voluntary, 
authorized  and  untiring  efforts  in  carrying  in  the 
wounded,  both  by  day  and  by  night,  under  the 
most  severe  and  dangerous  circumstances,  and  es- 
pecially when  the  town  of  Sergy  was  under  heavy 
bombardment,  July  29-31,  1918.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  William  Steede,  1025  Tamarack  Avenue, 
Grand  Rapids,  Mich. 

STEELE,  RICHARD  W.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Observer,  Air  Service,  166th  Aero  Squadron. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Bois 
D'Barricourt,  France,  October  23,  1918.  While  on 
a  bombing  raid  back  of  the  German  lines  Lieuten- 
ant Steele,  accompanied  by  his  pilot,  was  attacked 
by  six  German  pursuit  planes.  They  were  forced 
to  leave  the  formation  in  which  they  were  traveling 
owing  to  engine  trouble;  the  enemy  began  riddling 
their  plane  with  machine-gun  fire.  Lieutenant 
Steele  fought  them  on  all  sides  and  is  credited  by 
members  of  the  llth  Aero  Squadron,  who  were 
flying  over  him  several  thousand  feet,  with  having 
brought  down  one  of  his  opponents.  He  was  woun- 
ded twice  in  the  leg  and  twice  in  the  arm,  and  con- 
tinued fighting  although  each  time  he  was  hit  he 
was  knocked  down  into  the  observer's  cockpit.  At 
last,  however,  only  his  tail  gun  was  in  working  con- 
dition, the  other  two  having  been  disabled  by  bul- 
lets, and  Lieutenant  Steele  sank  unconscious  into 
the  cockpit.  Home  address,  William  Steele, 
father,  426  East  Euclid  Avenue,  Oak  Park,  111. 

STEELE,  WALTER  P Corporal 

Company  G,  16th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Soissons,  France,  July  18, 
1918.  He  advanced  alone  upon  an  enemy  machine- 
gun  nest,  shot  three  of  the  crew,  and  continued  hia 
efforts  to  silence  the  guns  until  he  was  wounded. 
Home  address,  J.  O.  Steele,  father,  Roseclare,  111. 

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STEGAR,  BERNARD  A     ....        Private 

Deceased.  Company  F,  107th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  St.  Souplet, 
France,  October,  18,  1918.  When  a  comrade  was 
severely  wounded  by  machine-gun  fire,  he  went  to 
his  rescue,  crossing  open  spaces  subjected  to  in- 
tense fire  by  the  enemy.  He  was  wounded  as  he 
advanced,  but  he  continued  forward  and  reached 
the  side  of  his  wounded  comrade,  when  he  was  again 
hit  by  a  machine-gun  bullet  and  instantly  killed. 
Next  of  kin,  Mike  Stegar,  father,  Marlin,  Texas. 

STEIMEL,  WILLIAM  J Private 

Company  D,  2d  Engineers.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  Belleau,  France, 
June  12,  1918.  Although  wounded  in  several 
places  by  an  enemy  hand  grenade,  Private  Steimel 
refused  to  go  to  the  rear  until  his  mission  was  com- 
pleted. After  receiving  first  aid,  he  again  returned 
to  the  front  line,  although  the  entire  line  was  at 
that  time  being  subjected  to  a  severe  shelling. 
Home  address,  F.  C.  Steimel,  father,  Debow,  Ark. 

Ml 

STEIN,  FRED  C Corporal 

Company  F,  125th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Romagne,  France,  October 
9,  1918.  Corporal  Stein  charged  and  captured  a 
strong  enemy  machine-gun  nest  and  immediately 
turned  the  gun  on  the  enemy.  He  was  twice  wound- 
ed while  changing  the  position  of  the  gun,  but  con- 
tinued to  operate  it  under  heavy  shell  and  machine- 
gun  fire  until  he  received  a  third  wound  in  the  arm , 
which  made  it  impossible  for  him  to  further  operate 
the  gun.  Home  address,  George  Stevens,  friend, 
Atlanta,  Mich. 

STEINER,  GEORGE  C  .  .  .  .  Sergeant 
1st  Battalion,  9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Blanc  Mont  Ridge,  France, 
October  3, 1918.  Sergeant  Steiner,  severely  wounded 
on  the  battle  line  with  his  company,  remained  on 


duty  until  the  objective  was  gained  and  the  posi- 
tion consolidated.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Jane 
Steinerl,  wife,  1014  Grand  Avenue,  Port  Wash- 
ington, Wis. 

STEINER,  J.  J.  F Major 

1st  Battalion,  2d  Engineers.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Medeah  Farm,  France, 
October  9,  1918.  In  command  of  his  battalion  in 
the  front  line,  Major  Steiner  personally  conducted 
a  reconnaissance.  Exposed  to  enemy  fire,  he  ob- 
tained valuable  information  after  other  patrols 
had  failed.  An  attack  was  then  organized,  in  which 
two  machine-guns  were  captured  and  a  dangerous 
salient  eliminated.  Home  address,  Mrs.  R.  E . 
Steiner,  mother,  220  Hull  Street,  Montgomery, 
Ala. 

STEINHILBER,  CLOYD  W.  .  First  Lieutenant 
354th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Barricourt,  France,  November  1-2, 
1918.  When  his  company  commander  was  seriously 
wounded  he  took  an  automatic  rifle  from  a  dead 
soldier  and  held  off  the -enemy  for  two  hours,  de- 
fending the  wounded  officer  until  assistance  could 
be  obtained.  Next  day,  while  in  command  of  hia 
company,  he  was  himself  wounded,  losing  an  eye 
and  puncturing  the  nose,  but  continued  to  urge  hia 
men  forward,  inspiring  them  by  his  example  under 
heavy  machine-gun  fire.  Home  address,  Mrs.  L.  E. 
Steinhilber,  mother,  640  State  Street,  Watertown, 
N.  Y. 

STEININGER,  ROY  H Private 

Medical  Detachment,  Company  C,  9th  Infantry. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Medeah 
Ferine,  France,  October  4,  1918.  After  several 
men  of  his  company  had  been  wounded,  Private 
Steininger  repeatedly  left  cover,  exposing  himself 
in  an  open  field  to  enemy  machine-gun  fire,  in  order 
to  bring  in  wounded  and  administer  first  aid.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  James  De  Kalb,  925  Upland  Street, 
Chester,  Pa. 

STEINKRAUS,  HERMAN  W.  .  First  Lieutenant 
127th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  the  Bois  de  Bantheville,  France,  Oc- 
tober 15,  1918.  Continuing  in  command  of  hia 
company,  after  he  had  been  instructed  to  go  to  the 
rear  for  treatment  for  an  infected  leg,  Lieutenant 
Steinkraus  skillfully  extricated  his  company  with 
few  casualties,  when  it  became  suddenly  exposed 
to  intense  machine-gun  fire  from  both  flanks.  Re- 
inforcing his  command  with  stragglers  he  organ- 
ized a  strong  right  flank  guard  by  utilizing  captured 
German  machine-guns  and  succeeded  in  main- 
taining his  position.  Home  address,  Herman  F. 
Steinkraus,  father,  4012  Mapledale  Avenue, 
Cleveland,  Ohio. 

STEMBRIDGE,  ROBERT  W.  .  First  Lieutenant 
21st  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Vieville-en-Haye,  France, 
October  31,  1918-November  1,  1918.  Although 
wounded  by  a  shell  fragment  and  suffering  from  the 
effects  of  an  antitetanic  serum,  Lieutenant  Stem- 
bridge  continued  to  lead  his  platoon  through  the 
night  of  October  31  and  the  offensive  operation  o  f 
November  1,  under  heavy  enemy  shell  fire,  encour- 
aging his  men  by  his  gallant  conduct.  Home  ad- 
dress, J.  W.  Stembridge,  Milledgeville,  Ga. 

STENSON,    CARL  H Private 

Deceased.  Company  E,  2d  Battalion,  5th  Regi- 
ment, U.  S.  M.  C.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  St.  Etienne,  France,  October  3,  1918. 
Private  Stennson  displayed  great  courage  in  serv- 
ing as  a  stretcher  bearer  during  the  operations  at 
Blane  Mont  Ridge.  When  his  helper  was  wounded  he 
went  into  an  open  road  swept  by  machine-gun  fire 


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to  rescue  him  and  was  killed  in  his  self-sacrificing 
attempt.  Next  of  kin,  Christine  E.  Stenson, 
mother,  Pleasant  Street,  Framingham,  Mass. 

STEPHENSON,  CARLTON  .  .  .  Corporal 
Company  B,  120th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Catillon,  France,  October 
18,  1918.  Severely  wounded,  Corporal  Stephenson 
remained  with  his  automatic  rifle  section  in  an  ex- 
posed position,  covering  the  withdrawal  of  his  com- 
pany. Although  almost  surrounded,  he  inflicted 
severe  losses  on  the  enemy  and  held  this  position 
throughout  the  day.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Bidie 
A.  Stephenson,  mother,  Clayton,  N.  C. 

STEPHENS,  JOSEPH  W.  P.  .  .  .  Captain 
Company  E,  26th  Infantry.  When  necessity 
arose  for  a  company  to  advance  to  an  important 
position  in  the  fighting  near  Soissons,  France, 
July  19,  1918,  he  led  his  command  through  a  heavy 
shelled  area  with  conspicuous  bravery,  reached  his 
objective  and  directed  his  men  to  a  successful  at- 
tack until  so  seriously  wounded  as  to  necessitate 
his  evacuation.  Home  address,  J.  W.  G.  Stephens, 
father,  Wicomico  Church,  Va. 

STEVENS,  HARRY  A.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  5th  Machine-Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Somme-Py, 
France,  October  3,  1918.  While  leading  his  platoon 
in  attack,  Lieutenant  Stevens  fell  mortally  wounded 
but  refused  to  be  taken  to  the  dressing  station  until 
he  had  directed  the  advance  of  his  plattoon  and  as- 
sured himself  that  it  would  not  be  checked.  .Next 
of  kin,  T.  H.  Stevens,  father,  Sanitary  Division, 
Board  of  Education,  New  York  City. 

STEVENS,  JOHN  H.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Air  Service,  147th  Aero  Squadron.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  Chateau-Thierry, 
France,  July  2,  1918.  Lieutenant  Stevens,  with 
four  other  pilots,  attacked  12  enemy  aircraft  (type 
Pfalz)  flying  in  two  groups  well  within  the  enemy 
lines.  As  soon  as  the  enemy  planes  were  sighted 
Lieutenant  Stevens  maneuvered  to  get  between 
them  and  the  sun,  and  with  great  difficulty  gained 
the  advantage.  While  three  of  the  other  American 
officers  dived  on  the  lower  formation  Lieutenant 
Stevens  and  Second  Lieutenant  Kenneth  L.  Porter 
engaged  the  upper  formation  in  a  bold  and  brilliant 
combat,  two  planes  of  which  they  crashed  to  the 
earth.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Effie  Stevens,  Albion, 

STEVENS,  LEVI     .  .      .      First  Lieutenant 

125th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Romagne,  France,  October  9,  1918. 
Commanding  a  small  detachment,  he  charged  and 
captured  a  strong  enemy  machine-gun  nest,  his 
personal  activity  and  courage  aiding  greatly  in  the 
success  of  the  exploit.  Although  wounded  and  un- 
der heavy  fire,  he  organized  a  position  from  which 
his  detachment  could  effectively  turn  the  captured 
gun  on  the  enemy.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Margaret 
Stevens,  mother,  433  State  Street,  Alpena,  Mich. 

STEVENSON,  ALFRED  ....  Sergeant 
Deceased.  Company  C,  lllth  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Fismette, 
France,  August  10,  1918.  Sergeant  Stevenson  and 
another  soldier  voluntarily  went  through  heavy 
machine-gun  fire  to  carry  an  important  message  to 
an  advanced  unit.  Attracted  by  the  cries  of  a  woun- 
ded soldier  while  they  were  returning  they  went 
to  his  assistance  and,  in  doing  so,  Sergeant  Steven- 
eon  was  mortally  wounded.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs. 
Doris  Stevenson,  wife,  Lin  wood,  Pa. 

STEVENSON,  CHARLES  F.     .      .      .    Corporal 

Company  D,  105th  Engineers.    For  extraordinary 

heroism  in  action  at  Bellicourt,  France,  September 


29,  1918.  As  Corporal  Stephenson  and  his  squad 
were  engaged  in  planking  over  a  shell  hole,  they 
were  fired  on  from  the  side.  Locating  the  course  of 
the  fire  by  the  flash,  he  attacked  the  enemy  posi- 
tion with  his  rifle,  killing  one  German,  taking  two 
prisoners,  and  clearing  the  adjacent  shell  holes. 
His  quick  initiative  and  bravery  saved  the  lives  of 
his  men  and  prevented  an  interruption  of  their 
work.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Delia  Dupree  Steven- 
son, wife,  Angier,  N.  C. 

STEVENSON,  JENS  L Corporal 

Deceased.  Company  F,  319th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  October  6.  1918. 
Corporal  Stevenson  voluntarily  left  shelter  and 
crawled  in  the  open  under  heavy  machine-gun  fire 
to  the  aid  of  a  wounded  soldier.  While  trying  to 
dress  the  latter's  injuries,  Corporal  Stevenson  was 
killed  by  a  machine-gun  bullet.  Next  of  kin,  Elsie 
Stevenson,  mother,  Raymond,  Alberta,  Canada. 

STEWART,  ALPHEUS  E Private 

Deceased.  Company  G,  107th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  east  of  Ronssoy, 
France,  September  29,  1918.  Private  Stewart,  hav- 
Tng  been  wounded  in  the  head,  advanced  with 
fearless  disregard  for  his  own  personal  safety 
against  an  enemy  machine-gun  nest  and  succeeded 
in  putting  it  out  of  action  by  bombing  the  gunners. 
He  was  killed  immediately  thereafter  by  enemy 
machine-gun  fire.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  L.  D.  Hill- 
burn,  sister,  Jordantown,  Texas. 

STEWART,  BERT  L Corporal 

Company  M,  9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Medeah  Ferme,  France, 
October  3, 1918.  After  his  officer  had  been  wounded 
by  shell  fire,  Corporal  Stewart,  suffering  from  seven 
wounds  about  the  knee  from  the  same  shell,  took 
command  of  his  platoon,  led  it  in  the  assault  to  the 
objective,  and  established  it  in  line  Home  address , 
Mrs.  Jennie  Teener,  Idaville,  Ind. 

STEWART,  CLARENCE  L.  .  .  .  Private 
Company  B,  7th  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  at  Chateau - 
Thierry,  France,  May  31,  to  June  4,  1918.  As  a 
motorcycle  rider  he  worked  steadily  for  24  hours 
without  rest.  He  was  struck  by  shrapnel,  which 
wounded  him  in  the  neck,  back,  and  in  both  legs, 
but  he  continued  on  duty  in  spite  of  these  injuries. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Nancy  Stewart,  mother, 
R.  F.  D.  1,  Verona,  Pa. 

STEWART,  GEORGE  L Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  I,  4th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Nesles,  France, 
July  14-15,  1918.  After  he  had  seen  several  of  his 
comrades  fall  in  the  attempt  to  accomplish  the 
mission,  Sergeant  Stewart  volunteered  to  carry  an 
important  message  through  a  heavy  shell  and  gas 
bombardment.  Home  address,  John  Stewart, 
father,  Erwin,  Tenn. 

STEWART,  KIRBY  P.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  328th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Chatel  Chehery,  France, 
October  8,  1918.  Leading  his  platoon  in  an  attack 
through  an  open  valley,  which  was  swept  by  en- 
emy machine-gun  fire  from  both  flanks,  he  dis- 
played marked  heroism  in  continuing  in  command  of 
his  men  after  being  himself  severely  wounded,  in- 
spiring them  by  his  courage  till  he  fell  mortally 
wounded  by  a  second  machine-gun  bullet.  Next  of 
kin,  Mrs.  J.  M.  Stewart,  211  Court  Street,  Braden- 
town,  Fla. 

STEWART.  MALLEY Private 

Headquarters  Company,  371st  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Bussy  Farm, 
France,  September  29,  1918.  Although  severely 


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wounded,  Private  Stewart  continued  to  carry  tele- 
phone material  forward  through  a  heavy  barrage 
lor  several  hours,  until  overcome  by  loss  of  blood 
and  weakness  Home  address,  Mrs.  Judie  Miligan, 
sister,  Fort  Mott,  S.  C. 


STEVENS,  MATT Corporal 

Company  E,  125th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  throughout  the  advance  across  the  River 
Ourcq  and  to  Fismes,  France,  on  the  south  bank 
of  the  Vesle  River,  July  31  to  August  8,  1918. 
Corporal  Stevens,  then  a  private  was  a  runner  for 
his  company  and  was  engaged  day  and  night  in 
carrying  messages  throughout  machine-gun  and  ar- 
tillery fire.  He  did  his  work  without  fear  or  hesi- 
tation, thereby  keeping  constant  liaison  with  higher 
authority.  During  times  not  so  occupied  he  ad- 
ministered aid  to  the  wounded,  crawling  to  stricken 
comrades  at  imminent  risk  of  his  own  life,  through 
areas  swept  by  machine-gun  fire.  Through  disre- 
gard of  danger  he  was  the  means  of  saving  many 
wounded  men.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Charlotte 
Stevens,  wife,  Wannaska,  Mich. 


STEWART,  WARREN  C Private 

Sanitary  Detachment,  115th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Verdun,  France, 
October  10,  1918.  In  the  Bois  de  Montagne,  east 
of  the  Meuse,  Private  Stewart  voluntarily  and  at  the 
risk  of  his  life,  walked  through  an  opening  under 
direct  machine-gun  fire  to  administer  first  aid  to  the 
wounded  in  an  advanced  post.  During  the  entire 
offensive  his  conduct  was  instrumental  in  main- 
taining the  morale  of  the  troops,  to  which  he  was 
attached.  Home  address,  Edgar  Stewart,  220 
Collins  Avenue.  Baltimore,  Md. 

STICKLES,  HARVEY Private 

Headquarters  Company,  166th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  northeast  of  Chat- 
eau-Thierry, France,  July  29-30,  1918.  Several 
times  during  the  night  of  July  29.  1918,  and  three 
times  during  the  afternoon  of  July  30,  1918,  he 
left  the  shelter  of  battalion  headquarters  and  went 
out  into  an  intense  bombardment  to  repair  tele- 
phone lines  connecting  battalion  and  regimental 
command  posts.  He  had  several  narrow  escapes 
and  was  once  thrown  to  the  ground  by  the  burst 
of  an  exploding  shell,  yet  he  continued  to  perform 
his  important  work  after  others  had  failed.  Home 
address,  Jennie  W.  Miller,  234  Barnam  Avenue, 
Akron,  Ohio. 

STIFENELL.  LUCH Private 

Deceased.  Battery  C,  107th  Field  Artillery.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Peterghem, 
Belgium,  October  31,  1918.  Mortally  wounded, 
yet  realizing  the  need  of  every  effective  at  the  piece 
to  continue  its  operation,  he  refused  help  from  his 
comrades,  and  while  lying  on  the  ground,  cheered 
the  members  of  the  gun  crew  and  urged  them  to 
maintain  their  fire,  until  he  was  removed  to  a 
dressing  station  by  a  stretcher  bearer.  Next  of 
kin,  Mrs.  Pauline  Stifenell,  mother,  Cherry  and 
Jacoby  Streets,  Norristown,  Pa. 

STILLWELL,  FRANK Sergeant 

Battery  A,  6th  Field  Artillery.  For  extraordi- 
nary heroism  in  action  near  FlSville,  France,  Octo- 
ber 4,  1918.  When  his  section  of  a  platoon  had  been 
caught  in  an  enemy  barrage  and  all  cannoneers  of 
the  platoon  had  been  either  killed  or  wounded, 
Sergeant  Stillwell  made  repeated  trips  into  the 
shelled  area  to  remove  the  wounded.  He  assumed 
command  of  the  platoon  after  the  commanding 
officer  had  been  evacuated  and  skillfully  performed 
the  duties  involved  therein.  Home  address,  Ernest 
Stillwell,  uncle,  Kansas  City,  Mo. 


STINE,  RALPH  W.  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  132d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Forges,  France,  September 
26,  1918.  During  the  progress  of  the  attack,  Lieu- 
tenant Stine  led  a  squad  which  wiped  out  six  ma- 
chine-gun nests  and  put  the  crews  of  five  others  to 
flight.  At  the  last  nest  he  met  stubborn  resistance 
and  was  instantly  killed  by  a  sniper  while  advanc- 
ing upon  it  at  close  range.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs,  Minnie 
Stine.  mother.  235  Chestnut  Street,  Paxton,  111. 

STINSON,  JAMES  K.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
10  1st  Field  Battalion,  Signal  Corps.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  at  Marcht-ville,  France, 
September  26,  1918.  He  showed  exceptional  cool- 
ness and  courage  in  voluntarily  laying  and  repairing 
telephone  lines  under  a  violent  bombardment. 
Later,  when  all  other  wires  had  been  cut,  he  suc- 
ceeded in  tapping  in  on  lines  and  putting  through 
a  call  for  a  barrage.  Home  address,  R.  F.  Stinson, 
brother,  Thorndale  Postoffice,  Ontario,  Canada. 

STIRLING,  THOMAS  ....  Corporal 
Machine-Gun  Company,  354th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Remonville, 
France,  November  1,  1918.  Corporal  Stirling  was 
directing  the  fire  of  his  machine-gun  crew  at  close 
range  from  a  shell  hole  in  an  open  field,  when  their 
gun  became  disabled;  thereupon  he  and  two  other 
soldiers  advanced  with  pistols  upon  the  enemy 
machine-gun  nest,  at  which  they  had  been  firing, 
and  captured  it  with  three  guns  and  nine  prisoners. 
Putting  one  of  the  captured  guns  into  immediate 
action  against  the  enemy,  they  enabled  the  In- 
fantry to  advance  with  a  minimum  of  casualties. 
Home  address,  Andrew  Stirling,  father,  3042 
Marion  Street,  Denver,  Colo. 

STOCKTON,  FRANK  R  .....  Private 
Deceased.  Company  E,  167th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  at  Lamusard 
Farm,  near  Landres-et-St.  Georges,  France,  Oc- 
tober 14,  1918.  This  soldier,  while  acting  as  litter 
bearer,  went  through  deadly  artillery  and  machine- 
gun  fire  to  the  aid  of  some  wounded  doldiers,  disre- 
garding warnings  as  to  the  danger  in  so  doing.  After 
administering  first  aid  to  one  of  the  wounded,  he 
carried  him  toward  our  lines,  and  had  almost 
reached  a  place  of  safety  when  he  was  killed  by 
machine-gun  fire,  having  given  proof  of  the  highest 
devotion  to  duty,  courage,  and  self-sacrifice.  Next 
of  kin,  Rev.  J.  I.  Stockton,  father,  Albany,  Morgan 
County,  Ala. 


STOKER,  ALEXANDER 


Sergeant 


Company  A,  6th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  Chatillon.  France. 
November  5,  1918.  Accompanied  by  another 
soldier,  Sergeant  Stoker  advanced  against  an  en- 
emy machine-gun  unit  which  was  holding  up  the 
advance  of  his  platoon  and  the  company  on  his  left, 
He  completed  the  capture  9f  the  position,  killing 
three  of  the  enemy  and  routing  the  remaining  part 
of  the  unit,  thereby  enabling  his  platoon  to  advance 
to  their  objective.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Alexander 
Stoker,  wife,  R.  F.  D.  1,  Box  72,  Daltori,  Ga. 

STOKES,  JOHN  Y.  Jr.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Air  Service,  20th  Aero  Squadron  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  Etain,  France, 
September  16,  1918.  After  their  own  formation 
had  been  broken  up,  Lieutenant  Stokes  and  his 
pilot  voluntarily  continued  on  their  bombing  mis- 
sion with  planes  from  another  squadron.  Although 
their  plane  was  thrown  out  of  control  by  antiair- 
craft fire,  they  proceeded  to  their  objective  and 
dropped  their  bombs.  Their  motor  then  died  com- 
pletely, and  they  were  attacked  by  an  enemy  com- 
bat plane,  but  they  fought  off  the  attacking  ma- 


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chine  and  reached  the  allied  lines,  where  their  plane 
crashed  in  a  forest.  Home  address,  John  Y. 
Stokes,  father,  West  Market,  Reidsville,  N.  C. 

STOLL,  CHARLES  T Corporal 

Company  C,  107th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  actic*  near  St.  Souplet,  France,  October 
18,  1918.  After  the  advance  of  his  C9mpany  had 
been  stopped  by  strong  hostile  machine-gun  fire, 
Corporal  Stoll,  with  three  companions,  advanced 
far  ahead  of  the  front  line  to  attack  an  enemy  posi- 
tion located  in  a  large  farmhouse.  By  skillful 
maneuvering  in  the  broad  daylight  they  covered  all 
entrances  to  the  house  and  forced  the  surrender  of 
the  entire  force  of  the  enemy,  numbering  36  men 
and  two  officers.  During  the  exploit  they  killed 
two  Germans  who  attempted  to  take  cover  in  the 
cellar.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Charles  Stoll,  mother, 
238  West  Seventeenth  Street,  New  York  City. 

STONE,  ALEXANDER  H.  .  First  Lieutenant 
116th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Brabrant,  France,  October  8,  1918. 
Lieutenant  Stone  personally  led  his  men  in  attack 
on  machine-gun  nests,  destroying  several  of  them 
and  capturing  many  prisoners  and  several  guns. 
He  repeatedly  refused  to  go  to  the  rear  with  a  badly 
sprained  ankle,  though  ordered  to  do  so  by  a  sur- 
geon. Home  address,  Mrs.  W.  S.  Stone,  mother, 
Fredericksburg,  Va. 


STONE,  BARNARD 


Private  (First  Class) 


Company  B,  138th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Cheppy,  France,  September 
26,  1918.  In  the  face  of  machine-gun  fire  Private 
Stone  entered  an  enemy  dugout  alone,  killed  one 
German  and  captured  six  prisoners  and  two  machine 
guns.  Though  he  was  twice  wounded  he  remained 
on  duty  until  the  last  day  of  the  drive.  After  his 
wound  was  dressed,  he  left  the  hospital  to  join  his 
company.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Margaret  Stone, 
mother,  4557A  Delmar  Avenue,  St.  Louis,  Mo. 

STONE,  EDWARD  R Colonel 

23d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Medeah  Farm,  France,  October  3-10, 1918. 
Throughout  the  heavy  fighting  near  Medeah 
Farm  Colonel  Stone  was  at  all  times  in  the  most 
exposed  position,  going  over  the  top  with  his  regi- 
ment four  times  in  seven  days,  after  all  his  battalion 
commanders  had  been  killed,  He  repeatedly  re- 
fused to  go  to  a  place  of  safety  during  the  most 
severe  bombardments,  even  after  being  seriously 
gassed.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Edward  R.  Stone, 
wife,  518  North  Yakima,  Tacoma,  Wash. 

STONE,  ELLSWORTH  A.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
326th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  St.  Juvin,  France,  October  11,  1918. 
Leading  his  platoon  under  withering  machine-gun 
fire,  Lieutenant  Stone,  although  wounded  admir- 
ably led  his  men  on  until  ordered  to  withdraw.  He 
personally  supervised  the  evacuation  of  the  wound- 
ed, and,  in  taking  a  new  position,  he  was  again 
wounded.  Scarcely  able  to  stand,  he  remained  in 
the  action  until  ordered  to  the  rear  by  his  company 
commander.  Home  address,  Frank  E.  Stone, 
M.D.,  father,  92  South  Common  Street,  Lynn, 
Mass. 

STONE,  JAMES  E Sergeant 

314th  Ambulance  Company,  304th  Sanitary 
Train.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Nantilois,  France,  September  29,  1918,  to  October 
1,  1918.  While  on  duty  at  the  ambulance  dressing 
station  Sergeant  Stone  heard  the  report  that  there 
were  several  wounded  men  on  a  wooded  hill  exposed 
to  enemy  machine-gun  fire.  He  volunteered  and 
brought  the  wounded  men  in,  which  necessitated 
several  trips  under  heavy  fire.  On  many  more  oc- 
casions during  the  fighting  around  Montfaucon 


he  exposed  himself  to  the  enemy  fire  in  rescuing  the 
wounded.  Home  address,  William  E.  Stone,  father, 
1224  Tripitt  Street,  Owensboro,  Ky. 

STONE,  OTIS  L Corporal 

Company  K,  104th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Epieds,  France,  July  23, 
1918.  Assisted  by  two  comrades,  Corporal  Stone 
rushed  out  in  the  face  of  direct  annihilating  ma- 
chine-gun fire  and  brought  in  a  wounded  comrade 
who  was  lying  25  yards  in  front  of  his  lines.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  J.  Stone,  mother,  103  Central  Street, 
Stoneham,  Mass. 

STONECIPHER,  MANIPHE  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Company  M,  28th  Infantry.  He  showed  re- 
markable coolness  and  disregard  of  danger  under 
heavy  bombardment  near  Cantigny,  France,  May 
28-30,  1918.  While  directing  the  consolidation  of 
a  new  position,  a  driving  fire  caused  many  casual- 
ties in  his  command,  but  by  his  example  of  forti- 
tude he  inspired  confidence  in  his  men  and  refused 
to  withdraw  to  the  second  line,  even  when  his  am- 
munition was  nearly  exhausted.  Home  address 
Mrs.  Hattie  Stonecipher,  mother,  luka,  111. 

STONEY,  BRUCE Private 

Medical  Detachment,  371st  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordianry  heroism  in  action  near  Ardeuil,  France, 
September  29,  1918.  With  three  other  soldiers, 
Private  Stoney  crawled  200  yards  ahead  of  our  lines 
under  violent  machine-gun  fire  and  rescued  an 
officer  who  was  lying  mortally  wounded  in  a  shell 
hole.  Home  address,  Susan  Stoney,  mother, 
Allendale,  S.  C. 

STORM,  GEORGE  P.  .  Battalion  Sergeant  Major 
Deceased.  Headquarters  Company,  16th  In- 
fantry. For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Bauley,  France,  October  4,  1918.  Sergeant  Major 
Storm  volunteered  and  carried  a  message  through 
violent  artillery  and  machine-gun  fire.  He  then 
assisted  in  caring  for  the  wounded  and  sending 
them  to  the  rear  with  prisoners.  Later,  when  his 
battalion  had  made  an  advance,  Sergeant  Major 
Storm,  after  finishing  his  duties  at  the  old  P.  C. 
advanced  through  violent  fire  to  his  new  station, 
where  he  was  killed  by  shell  fire  while  assisting 
in  the  consolidation.  Next  of  kin,  Edward  Storm , 
brother,  Weissport,  Pa. 

STORRIE,  ROBERT  S Corporal 

Company  E,  325th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Eply,  France,  September 
4,  1918.  Under  heavy  fire  from  machine-guns,  and 
although  seriously  wounded,  he  continued  to  ad- 
vance within  the  enemy's  lines.  By  words  of  en- 
couragement he  urged  his  men  to  follow.  By  his 
brave  leadership  an  enemy  outpost  defended  by 
two  machine-guns  and  six  riflemen  was  captured. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Eileen  Storrie,  wife,  47  India 
Street,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 

STOUT,  ALBERT  H.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
132d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  in  Bois  de  For6t,  France,  October  12,  1918. 
After  the  battalion  objective  had  been  reached 
at  the  north  edge  of  Bois  de  For<H,  Lieutenant 
Stout's  platoon  which  was  in  the  front  wave,  was 
attacked  from  the  rear  by  the  enemy,  who  had  pene- 
trated the  line  to  the  left.  Lieutenant  Stout 
quickly  changed  his  position  and  led  his  men  in  a 
hand-to-hand  fight.  The  hostile  force,  consisting 
of  40  men  armed  with  six  machine-guns,  was  killed 
or  captured,  Lieutenant  Stout  himself  killing  three 
Germans  and  capturing  one  machine-gun.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Mary  Stout,  mother,  Cairo,  111. 

STOUT,  LOUIS Captain 

165th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Noyers,  France,  November  7,  1918. 


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After  the  ammunition  supply  had  been  exhausted 
Captain  St9ut  displayed  exceptional  gallantry 
and  leadership  in  leading  this  company  and  one  pla- 
toon of  another  in  a  bayonet  charge  up  hill  346, 
capturing  this  strong  point,  together  with  six 
machine-guns  and  23  prisoners.  Home  address, 
Bertha  E.  Stout,  1622  Poplar  Avenue,  Kansas 
City,  Mo. 

STOUT,  PENROSE  V.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Air  Service,  27th  Aero  Squadron.  For  extra- 
ordinary herism  in  action  near  Charny,  France, 
September  28,  1918.  While  engaged  in  a  solitary 
patrol  of  the  enemy  lines  Lieutenant  Stout  attacked 
an  artillery  regulating  machine.  He  was  almost  im- 
mediately attacked  by  five  enemy  planes,  and  sub- 
jected to  infantry  and  anti-aircraft  fire,  but  fear- 
lessly continued  the  unequal  fight  until  his  machine 
guns  were  broken  and  he  was  shot  through  the 
shoulder  and  lung.  Home  address,  Frank  R. 
Chambers,  Bronxville,  N.  Y. 

STOVALL,  WILLIAM  H.  .  First  Lieutenant 
Air  Service,  pilot,  13th  Aero  Squadron.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  in  the  region  of 
Etain,  France,  September  26,  1918.  While  leading 
a  protection  patrol  over  a  day  bombing  formation 
his  patrol  became  reduced  through  motor  trouble 
to  himself  and  one  other  pilot.  When  the  bombing 
patrol  was  attacked  by  seven  enemy  planes  he  in 
turn  attacked  the  enemy  and  destroyed  one  plane. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  William  H.  Stovall,  mother, 
Stovall,  Miss. 

STOWELL,  EARLE  B Corporal 

Deceased.  Company  C,  104th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  St.  Remy, 
France,  September  12,  1918.  When  his  platoon  was 
held  up  by  machine-guus  Corporal  Stowell  volun- 
teered with  two  others  and  charged  an  enemy  ma- 
chinegun  nest,  capturing  two  guns,  1  trench  mortar, 
and  12  prisoners.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  C.  J.  Kemp- 
ton,  Westboro,  Mass. 

STRAABE,  GILBERT Private 

Company  D,  361st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Gesnes,  France,  October 
3,  1918.  He  voluntarily  and  unhesitatingly  left 
shelter  under  heavy  shell  fire  and  without  thought 
of  personal  danger  rendered  first  aid  and  carried  a 
wounded  comrade  to  a  place  of  safety.  Home 
address,  Miller  M.  Strom,  friend,  Devon,  Mont. 

STRAHM,  VICTOR  S Major 

Air  Service,  pilot,  91st  Aero  Squadron.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Metz,  France, 
September  13,  1918.  Major  Strahm  displayed 
remarkable  courage  and  skill  in  penetrating  the 
enemy  territory  for  a  distance  of  25  kilometers, 
flying  at  an  altitude  of  less  than  300  meters.  His 
plane  was  subjected  to  intense  fire  from  anticraft 
guns  in  the  region  of  Metz,  and  he  was  attacked 
by  a  superior  number  of  German  planes,  one  of 
which  he  destroyed.  He  completed  his  mission  and 
returned  with  information  of  great  military  value. 
Home  address,  Frank  J.  Strahm,  Bowling  Green, 
Ky. 

STRAIN,  JAMES  F.  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Company  B,  363d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Very,  France,  September 
27,  1918.  Although  severely  wounded  himself, 
Lieutenant  Strain  crawled  through  heavy  fire  to 
the  side  of  his  commanding  officer,  and  taking  the 
latter  on  his  back  brought  him  to  safety.  He  then 
took  command  of  the  company,  and,  except  for  a 
visit  to  the  first-aid  station,  remained  throughout 
the  entire  operation.  Home  address,  Mrs.  James 
F.  Strain,  wife,  721  Parallel  Street,  Atchison,  Kan. 


STRANGE,  GEORGE  F.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  L,  117th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Poncheaux,  France,  October, 
1918.  Private  Strange  and  20  other  soldiers,  the 
remnants  of  two  platoons,  were  isolated  in  a  rail- 
road cut  under  heavy  enemy  fire,  when  75  of  the 
enemy  started  a  counterattack  on  their  position. 
Possessing  the  only  automatic  rifle  in  the  group, 
Private  Strange  fearlessly  opened  fire  on  th*  enemy 
from  an  exposed  position  until  his  automatic  rifle 
jammed  and  his  left  arm  was  paralyzed  by  a  wound. 
He  succeeded  in  clearing  the  jam,  however;  and 
immediately  resumed  firing,  despite  his  left  arm 
being  disabled,  driving  off  the  enemy  and  breaking 
up  the  counterattack  through  his  exceptional  for- 
titude and  determination.  Shortly  afterward,  he 
was  again  wounded  by  a  bursting  shell.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Effie  Strange,  wife,  box  132,  Spring- 
field, Term. 

STRAWBRIDGE,  GEORGE  .  .  .  Private 
Company  B,  2d  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Fleville, 
France,  October  5,  1918.  Private  Strawbridge 
administered  first  aid  to  a  wounded  comrade  under 
heavy  machine-gun  and  artillery  fire,  and  although 
wounded  himself,  he  refused  evacuation,  remaining 
on  duty  with  the  company  during  the  entire  action. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  George  Strawbridge,  Flaxton, 
N.  Dak. 

STRICKLAND,  CURTIS  MIMS  .  .  Corporal 
Company  M,  118th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Brancourt,  France,  October 
8,  1918.  Crawling  several  hundred  feet  under 
deadly  rifle  and  machine-gun  fire,  Corporal  Strick- 
land, with  another  soldier,  flanked  a  shell  hole, 
wherein  a  number  of  the  enemy  were  hiding.  In 
this  heroic  exploit  he  either  killed  or  captured  14 
of  the  enemy,  as  well  as  taking  a  machine-gun. 
Home  address,  Cal.  R.  Strickland,  father,  Colleton, 
B.C. 

STRIN,  BENJAMIN  T Corporal 

Deceased.  45th  Company,  5th  Regiment, 
U.  S.  M.  C.  Killed  in  action  at  Chateau-Thierry, 
France,  June  6,  1918.  He  gave  the  supreme  proof 
of  that  extraordinary  heroism  which  will  serve 
as  an  example  to  hitherto  untried  troops.  Next  of 
kin,  Mrs.  Anna  T.  Strin,  mother,  629  West  Main 
Street,  Greensburg,  Ind. 

STRIPLING,  WALTER  B.  .  .  .  Corporal 
Company,  G,  28th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Nonsard,  France,  September 
12,  1918.  The  whole  line  being  held  up  by  heavy 
fire  from  an  enemy  strong  point,  Corporal  Strip- 
ling, with  marked  initiative,  led  his  squad,  despite 
strong  resistance,  skillfully  flanked  and  captured 
his  objective,  together  with  30  prisoners,  without 
the  loss  of  a  man.  Home  address,  Mrs.  L.  E.  Price, 
mother,  Oliver  Springs,  Term. 

STROBEL,  HENRY  A Private 

Company  D,  120th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt,  France,  Septem- 
ber 29,  1918.  With  eight  other  soldiers,  comprising 
the  company  headquarters  detachment,  Private 
Strobel  assisted  his  company  commander  in  clean- 
out  enemy  dugouts  along  the  canal  and  capturing 
242  prisoners.  Home  address,  Clemens  Strobel, 
father,  Tell  City,  Ind. 

STROMAN,  HENRY  H Sergeant 

Company  K,  364th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Eclisfontaine,  near  Bois  de 
Baulny,  France,  September  28,  1918.  Responding 
to  a  call  for  volunteers,  Sergeant  Stroman,  with  five 
others,  advanced  400  yards  beyond  their  front  to 
bring  in  wounded  comrades.  They  succeeded  in 
rescuing  seven  of  their  men,  also  in  bringing  in  the 


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dead  body  of  a  lieutenant,  while  exposed  to  ter- 
rific machine-gun  fire.  Home  address,  William  C. 
Stroman,  brother,  65  West  Gaines  Stieet,  Talla- 
hasse.  Fla. 


STROTHERS,  GREENE  ....  Corporal 
Cpmpany  G,  llth  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Vieville,  France,  September 
12,  1918.  Although  on  duty  with  the  regimental 
chaplain,  Corporal  Strothers  requested  and  was 
granted  permission  to  accompany  the  first  wave. 
Aided  by  a  fellow  soldier,  Corporal  Strothers  suc- 
cessfully accomplished  the  capture  of  14  prisoners 
and  their  machine-guns.  Home  address,  John 
Strothers,  father,  Mitchell,  La. 

STREB,  THOMAS  F Private 

Company  H,  115th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Verdun,  France,  October 
17,  1918.  In  the  Bois  de  Consenvoye  east  of  the 
Meuse,  Private  Streb  operated  his  automatic  rifle 
on  a  post  enfiladed  by  direct  machine-gun  fire  dur- 
ing a  desperate  counterattack  by  the  enemy  until 
the  rifle  was  damaged  by  the  enemy's  fire  and  he 
himself  was  wounded.  He  remained  on  post  con- 
tinuing to  defend  same  with  an  ordinary  rifle.  He 
was  later  gassed  and  refused  to  go  to  the  hospital 
until  ordered  by  his  company  commander.  Home 
address,  Miss  Mary  Streb,  402  North  Madeira 
Street,  Baltimore,  Md. 

STRUCEL,  PETER Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  L,  314th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Montfaucon, 
France,  September  26,  1918.  During  an  attack 
and  under  heavy  machine-gun  fire  Sergeant  Strucel 
showed  exceptional  courage  and  devotion  to  duty  by 
constantly  walking  up  and  down  the  line  cheering 
and  encouraging  his  men.  In  the  performance  of 
this  task  he  was  killed.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  B. 
Strucel,  mother,  430  Seventh  Street,  Calumet,  Mich. 

STUART,  ARTHUR  J Corporal 

Deceased.  Company  M,  125th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  north  of  Jaulgonne, 
near  Sergy,  France,  July  31,  1918.  Although  ex- 
posed to  artillery,  machine-gun,  and  rifle  fire, 
Corporal  Stuart  attempted  to  carry  a  wounded 
man  from  within  100  feet  of  the  German  line.  He 
was  killed  while  crawling  toward  his  own  lines  with 
his  wounded  comrade  on  his  back.  Next  of  kin, 
Sumner  B.  Stuart,  father,  12  Sumner  Street,  Lubec, 
Me. 

STUART,  GEORGE Corpora 

Company  K,  113th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ravine  de  la  Reine,  north  of 
Samogneux,  France,  October  10,  1918.  Under 
difficult  circumstances  he  led  his  squad  to  its  ob- 
jective, although  they  were  greatly  outnumbered  by 
the  enemy.  Single-handed,  he  afterwards  killed  six 
of  the  enemy  and  captured  two  machine-guns. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Murial  Stuart,  mother,  199 
Bidwell  Avenue,  Jersey  City,  N.  J. 

STUCKRAD,  ARTHUR  L.  .  .  .  Corporal 
Company  F,  127th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Gesnes,  France,  October  5, 
1918.  With  two  other  soldiers,  Corporal  Struckrad 
advanced  ahead  of  their  company  and  rushed  an 
enemy  machine-gun  nest  from  the  flank,  capturing 
fourteen  members  of  the  crew  and  two  machine- 
guns,  and  thereby  enabling  the  advance  to  con- 
tinue. Carrying  the  captured  guns  with  them  to  the 
objective,  they  later  used  them  successfully  in 
repelling  a  hostile  counterattack.  Home  address, 
Fred  A.  Stuckrad,  father,  633  Scott  Street,  Mil- 
waukee, Wis. 


STUDY,' MARION  F.  .  "^  Private  (First  Class) 
C9mpany  L,  117th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Molain,  France,  October  17, 
1918.  With  another  soldier  he  volunteered  to  go 
out  across  an  open  space  swept  by  heavy  machine- 
gun  fire,  about  150  yards  to  the  front,  to  rescue 
two  wounded  soldiers,  whom  he  helped  to  bring 
back  to  the  line.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Margaret 
E..  Study,  mother,  Thurman,  Iowa. 

STURTEVANT,  WALLIS  H.  .  .  .  Corporal 
Company  D,  12th  Machine-Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Chery- 
Chartreuve,  France,  August  10,  1918.  Corporal 
Sturtevant  voluntarily  ran  through  a  terrific  shell 
fire  into  a  burning  ammunition  dump,  and  rescued 
a  badly  wounded  and  burned  comrade.  The  am- 
munition was  exploded  a  few  seconds  after  this  he- 
roic act  was  performed.  Home  address,  Harry  A. 
Sturtevant,  father,  44  Highland  Avenue,  Fitch- 
burg,  Mass. 

SUITER,  WILBUR  C.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  Air  Service,  pilot,  135th  Aero  Squad- 
ron. For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Vilcey-sur-Trey,  France,  September  12,  1918.  He, 
with  Second  Lieutenant  Guy  E.  Morse,  observer, 
fearlessly  volunteered  for  the  perilous  mission  of 
locating  the  enemy's  advance  unit  in  the  rear  of  the 
Hindenburg  line.  Disregarding  the  hail  of  machine 
gun  fire  and  bursting  antiaircraft  shell,  they  in- 
vaded the  enemy  territory  at  a  low  altitude  and 
accomplished  their  mission,  securing  for  our  staff 
information  of  the  greatest  importance.  These  two 
gallant  officers  at  once  returned  to  the  lines  and 
undertook  another  reconnoissance  mission,  from 
which  they  failed  to  return.  Next  of  kin,  S.  F. 
Suiter,  father,  Shamokin,  Pa. 

SULLIVAN,  DAN  W Private 

Machine-Gun  Company,  23d  Infantry.  During 
a  period  of  five  hours  and  30  minutes  on  June  6, 
1918,  near  Chateau-Thierry,  France,  he  carried 
messages  between  the  commanding  officer  and  pla- 
toon leader  through  constant  machine-gun  fire, 
thereby  maintaining  communication  successfully  at 
the  imminent  risk  of  his  life.  Home  address, ;  Ind- 
ianapolis, Ind. 

SULLIVAN,  EDWARD  J.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
104th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Les  Eparges,  France,  September  12, 
1918.  While  leading  his  platoon  forward,  and  find- 
ing no  gap  in  the  enemy's  wire,  Lieutenant  Sullivan 
although  severely  wounded,  directed  his  men  in 
cutting  the  wire  and  encouraged  their  advance,  un- 
til he  fell  exhausted  from  his  wounds.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Johanna  Sullivan,  mother,  326  West 
Fourteenth  Street,  New  York  City. 

SULLIVAN,  GROVERS  S Private 

Company  L,  306th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  La  Besace,  France,  November 
5,  1918.  Private  Sullivan  displayed  rare  bravery 
and  devotion  to  duty  by  remaining  on  duty  after 
being  seriously  wounded  during  a  heavy  artillery 
bombardment  an  giving  first-aid  treatment  to  five 
severely  wounded  comrades.  Home  address, 
George  Oleary,  uncle,  Elm  Street,  Norwood,  N.  Y. 

SULLIVAN,  JAMES  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  H,  306th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  St.  Juvin,  France,  October  15, 
1918.  This  soldier  fearlessly  entered  a  dugout  in 
which  he  knew  there  were  Germans  singing,  and 
single-handed  captured  20  prisoners.  Home  ad- 
dress, Miss  Mary  Sullivan,  sister,  3  Hall  Avenue, 
Newport,  R.  I. 


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SULLIVAN,  JERRY Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  F,  16th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  south  of  Soissons, 
France,  July  18,  1918.  He  displayed  exceptional 
courage  and  initiative  by  leading  his  platoon  to  the 
attack  and  capture  of  a  battery  of  77-mm.  guns. 
After  successful  accomplishment  of  this  unusual  and 
heroic  duty  he  was  killed  in  action.  Next  of  kin, 
Eugene  Sullivan,  brother,  Barry,  Vt. 

SULLIVAN,  JOHN  M Private 

Company  H,  28th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  the  Meuse  River,  France, 
October  5,  1918.  On  October  5,  Private  Sullivan 
twice  left  his  place  of  shelter  and  advanced  under 
intense  machine-gun  fire  to  the  rescue  of  wounded 
comrades,  bringing  them  back  to  a  place  of  safety 
where  they  could  be  cared  for.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Eugene  Sullivan,  mother,  3136  West  Chestnut 
Street,  Louisville,  Ky. 

SULLIVAN,  JOSEPH  J Corporal 

Company  M,  362d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Gesnes,  France,  September 
29,  1918.  Observing  that  the  left  flank  of  the  regi- 
mental line  was  unprotected,  Corporal  Sullivan 
voluntarily  took  out  a  combat  patrol  and  while  so 
doing  encountered  three  machine  guns,  which  were 
employing  effective  enfilade  fire.  Boldly  advancing 
on  this  position  he  silenced  the  guns.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Bridget  Sullivan,  mother,  6331  Loomis 
Boulevard,  Chicago,  111. 

SULLIVAN,  RALPH  B Private 

Battery  B,  104th  Field  Artillery.  For  extraor- 
dinary heroism  in  action  near  Montzeville,  France, 
September  14,  1918.  When  a  continuous  bombard- 
ment had  set  fire  to  the  camouflage  covering  of  a 
large  ammunition  dump  of  75-mm.  shells  and  ex- 
ploded nine  of  the  shells,  Private  Sullivan  utterly 
disregarding  his  personal  safety  left  a  sheltered 
position  and  ran  to  the  dump,  and,  with  the  aid  of 
three  other  men,  extinguished  the  fire,  not  only 
saving  the  ammunition  but  also  preventing  the 
ascertainment  of  the  exact  location  of  the  dump  by 
the  enemy.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Eugene  Sullivan 
mother,  166  West  128th  Street,  New  York  City. 

SULLIVAN,  WILLIAM  O.  .  First  Lieutenant 
308th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Chevieres,  France,  October  14,  1918. 
After  this  company  commander  had  been  seriously 
wounded  and  he  himself  wounded  in  the  head  by  a 
machine-gun  bullet,  Lieutenant  Sullivan  continued 
to  lead  and  encourage  his  men  until  wounded  the 
second  time.  He  then  continued  in  command  of  the 
company  until  ordered  to  be  evacuated  byhis  bat- 
talion commander.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Martha  J. 
Sullivan,  mother,  Norwood,  Colo. 

SUMMERS,  A.  E Private 

Company  H,  308th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  the  Argonne  Forest,  France, 
October  6,  1918.  In  the  face  of  direct  machine-gun 
fire,  he  left  cover  and  went  out  100  yards  to  rescue 
a  wounded  soldier.  Dragging  the  wounded  man 
back  to  his  funk  hole,  he  gave  him  first  aid,  and  then 
again  exposing  himself  to  enemy  fire,  obtained  water 
for  him.  He  showed  utter  disregard  for  personal 
danger  in  aiding  other  wounded  men,  in  addition  to 
performing  duties  as  scout.  Home  address.  James 
Summers,  father,  Bristol,  Bedminster,  England. 

SUMMERTON,  RALPH  H.  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Company  I,  112th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Chatel-Ch^hery,  France, 
October  6,  1918.  Sergeant  Summerton,  having  on 
his  body  several  aggravated  wounds  from  an  enemy 
grenade,  and  being  tagged  for  evacuation  for  these, 
as  well  as  for  grippe,  when  assured  that  his  company 
was  about  to  attack  Chatel-Chehery  and  that  it  had 


lost  all  its  officers,  went  back  to  his  company  and 
courageously  and  skillfully  led  it  as  the  first  wave, 
and  while  so  doing  was  again  wounded.  Home  ad- 
dress, Nelson,  S.  Sum  merton,  father,  Tidewater,  Pa. 

SUMNER,  CHARLES  S Captain 

372d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion at  Bussy  Farm  and  Sechault.  Franc*,  September 
28-29,  1918.  During  the  attack  on  Bussy  Farm  and 
Sechault  he  courageously  led  his  command  under 
the  most  intense  artillery  fire  and  in  the  face  of  a 
fusillade  of  machine-gun  bullets.  Although  he  was 
suffering  from  the  effects  of  gas  and  had  been  twice 
knocked  down  by  the  explosion  of  shells,  he  re- 
mained on  duty,  and,  inspired  by  his  example,  his 
men  overcame  the  strong  enemy  resistance.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  C.  S.  Sumner,  wife,  40  Messenger 
Street,  Albane.  Vt. 

SUNDIN,  MILTON  C Private 

Company  L,  353d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  the  St.  Mihiel  salient.  France. 
September  12-13,  1918.  Private  Sundin,  while  ad- 
vancing through  wooded  territory  with  four  other 
men,  was  surprised  by  the  fire  of  six  machine-guns. 
Though  two  of  the  party  were  wounded,  Private 
Sundin,  with  great  daring,  worked  around  the  flank 
of  the  position  and  succeeded  in  routing  the  enemy 
machine-gunners  in  time  to  permit  the  advance 
without  casualties  of  two  platoons  operating  near 
by.  Home  address,  Charles  Sundin,  father,  461 
Delaware  Street,  Denver,  Colo. 

SUPLER,  JOHN  M Private 

C9mpany  L,  364th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Waereghem,  Belgium,  Octo- 
ber 30,  1918.  He  received  a  severe  shoulder  wound 
the  samp  shell  blowing  the  rifle  to  pieces  in  his  hand. 
After  receiving  treatment  he  continued  with  the 
company,  working  under  terrific  pain,  until  ordered 
by  his  sergeant  to  report  to  the  dressing  station. 
Homeaddress,  Mrs.  Lillie  Campbell,  sister,  Rock- 
lick,  W.  Va. 

SURDEZ,  LOUIS Sergeant 

Company  G,  60th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Mihiel,  France,  Septem- 
ber 16,  1918.  Although  wounded  by  shell  fire  a  few 
minutes  before  his  company  took  up  the  advance 
Sergeant  Surdez  led  his  platoon  through  17  hours 
of  shell  fire,  and  by  his  exceptional  example  during 
the  advance  and  consolidation  of  the  new  positions 
encouraged  his  men  to  their  full  duty  in  action. 
Home  address,  Mary  Michelet,  sister,  Fruitvale, 
Calif. 

SUTHERLAND,  FRANCIS  S.  .  .  Corporal 
Company  I,  321st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  the  St.  Di6  sector,  France, 
October  9,  1918.  During  a  heavy  bombardment  he 
maintained  liaison  between  his  combat  group  and 
his  company  commander,  crossing  completely  un- 
protected ground  under  terrific  barrage,  and  supply- 
ing his  group  at  the  same  time  with  much-needed 
ammunition.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Ada  Suther- 
land, mother,  3500  Avenue  D,  Ensley,  Ala. 

SUTHERLAND,  JAMES  ....  Sergeant 
Company  E,  305th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  notion  in  the  Forest  of  Argonne,  France 
October  3,  1918.  Displaying  exceptional  devotion 
t°  duty and  conspicuous  courage,  Sergeant  Suther- 
land led  his  platoon  up  the  steep  slope  of  a  ravine, 
under  murderous  machine-gun  fire  in  an  attack  on 
a  series  of  stong  enemy  machine-gun  nests;  and, 
in  so  doing  was  seriously  wounded.  Home  address, 
John  Simpson,  uncle,  728  West  Fifty-first  Street, 
Chicago.  111. 

SUSTICK,  EMANUEL Sergeant 

C9mpany  L,  305th  Infantry.    For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near   Bois  de  la  Naza,  France, 


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HEROES  ALL 


October  4,  1918.  He  volunteered  to  advance 
through  thick  brush  subjected  to  a  heavy  machine- 
gun  fire  to  a  point  within  a  few  yards  of  enemy  em- 
placements in  order  to  observe  the  effects  of  our 
trench  mortars  on  machine-gun  nests.  He  made  his 
observations  successfully,  though  exposed  alike  to 
enemy  fire  and  our  own  barrage.  Home  address, 
Abraham  Sustick,  father,  462  Prospect  Place, 
Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 

SWAGGERTY,  ALLIE Sergeant 

Headquarters  Company,  60th  Infantry.  For 
repeated  acts  of  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  at 
Madelene  Farm,  France,  October  12,  and  near 
Clery  le  Petit,  France,  October  2,  1918.  Being  on 
duty  with  a  platoon  which  was  not  to  take  part  in 
the  attack,  Sergeant  Swaggerty  asked  for  and  re- 
ceived permission  to  go  over  the  top  with  the  at- 
tacking companies.  When  the  left  flank  was  held 
up  by  several  machine-gun  nests,  Sergeant  Swag- 
gerty alone  cleaned  out  one  of  the  nests,  in  addition 
to  cleaning  out  many  German  machine-gunners  and 
snipers.  Near  Clery  le  Petit  on  November  2,  this 
soldier  again  voluntarily  accompanied  attacking 
troops,  crawling  300  yards  under  heavy  fire  and 
bringing  down  three  machine-gunners  out  of  trees. 
Home  address,  Sam  Swaggerty,  father,  Knoxville, 
Tenn. 

SWAIN,  JACK  R Private 

U.  S.  Ambulance  Service,  Section  No.  647.  Near 
Beaumont,  France,  on  June  19, 1918.  He  went  to  the 
rescue  of  wounded  men  who  were  exposed  to  shell 
fire  as  a  result  of  an  accident  to  their  ambulance. 
Being  able  to  approach  only  to  within  300  yards  of 
the  wrecked  car  on  the  road,  he  took  a  stretcher 
and  crawled  along  a  ditch  to  reach  them.  He  then 
returned  and  recovered  the  body  of  a  third  man  who 
had  been  killed  in  the  accident.  Home  address, 
John  R.  Swain,  father,  2818  Maple  Avenue,  Dallas, 
Texas. 

SWAN,  THOMAS  E Chaplain 

125th  Infantry,  32d  Division.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  between  the  Marne  and  Vesle 
Rivers,  July  31  to  August  6,  1918.  During  the 
heavy  fighting  near  the  Ourcq  River  this  officer  was 
in  the  front  lines  at  all  times,  under  heavy  machine- 
gun  and  artillery  fire  throughout  the  day  and  night, 
comforting  and  aiding  the  wounded.  On  one  oc- 
casion he  crossed  a  field  200  yards  wide,  under  vio- 
lent shell  fire,  to  minister  to  two  soldiers  who  had 
been  mortally  wounded.  In  the  operations  near 
Mont  St.  Martin,  he  continually  went  back  and 
forth  over  the  crest  of  a  hill  during  heavy  artillery 
fire  to  care  for  the  wounded.  Home  address,  Mrs, 
T.  E.  Swan,  wife,  Saginaw,  Mich. 

SWAN,  WYMAN  R Major 

7th  Engineers.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Brieulles,  France,  November  4  and  5, 1918. 
Major  Swan  demonstrated  commendable  judgment 
in  locating  the  site  of  a  pontoon  bridge,  and  person- 
ally supervising  the  construction  of  the  bridge. 
Although  under  constant  shell  fire  Major  Swan  re- 
mained in  charge  for  36  hours,  insuring  the  complete 
success  of  the  exploit  and  the  crossing  of  the  division 
east  of  the  Meuse.  Home  address,  Elbert  M. 
Swan,  father,  Rockport,  Ind. 

SWANGER,  IRA  V Corporal 

Deceased.  Company  F,  130th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  at  Marcheville, 
France,  November  10,  1918.  After  showing  ex- 
ceptional bravery  and  judgment  in  leading  his 
squad  against  enemy  machine-gun  positions, 
Corporal  Swanger  was  mortally  wounded.  Real- 
izing that  he  had  no  chance  of  recovery,  he  refused 
to  permit  stretcher  bearers  to  take  him  to  the  rear, 
urging  them  to  care  for  others  whose  condition  was 
serious.  Next  of  kin.  Mrs.  Anna  Rishel,  mother, 
Persia,  Iowa. 


SWANSON,  ADOLPH Private 

Company  I,  357th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  les  Huit  Chemins,  France, 
September  29,  1918.  Private  Swanson  volunteered 
and  accompanied  Chaplain  Charles  D.  Priest  in 
going  600  yards  beyond  the  front  line  and  assisted 
him  in  carrying  to  safety  a  wounded  man.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Ben  Billings,  sister,  6209  Sangamon 
Street,  Chicago.  111. 

SWANSON,  CARL Private 

Deceased.  Company  K,  132d  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Breuilles, 
France,  October  9-12,  1918.  While  attempting 
to  rescue  a  wounded  officer  who  was  lying  exposed 
to  terrific  machine-gun  fire,  Private  Swanson  was 
lulled.  For  four  days  before  his  death,  in  the  per- 
formance of  his  duties  as  stretcher  bearer,  Private 
Swanson  rendered  invaluable  service  in  adminis- 
tering first  aid  to  the  wounded  and  carrying  them 
to  places  of  safety,  working  at  all  times  under  most 
perilous  fire  of  artillery  and  machine-guns.  Next  of 
kin,  Emil  Henderson,  friend,  R.  F.  D.  3,  Grove 
City,  Minn. 


SWANSON,  CLAYTON  E. 


Corporal 


Company  A,  5th  Machines-Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Mont  Blanc, 
France,  October  4,  1918.  On  learning  that  a  mem- 
ber of  his  squad  was  in  front  of  the  lines  in  a  heavily 
shelled  position,  Corporal  Swanson  obtained  per- 
mission to  make  a  search  to  find  that  the  man  was 
dead.  Home  address,  Mrs.  J.  E.  Bergquist,  mother, 
28  Clyde  Street,  Jamestown,  N.  Y. 

SWARTS,  RALPH  E.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Medical  Corps,  23d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne  a  Arnes,  France, 
October  3-9,  1918.  During  the  offensive  operations 
of  October  3-9,  Lieutenant  Swarts  worked  unceas- 
ingly in  the  most  advanced  stations  in  the  divisional 
sector  dressing  the  wounded  in  the  open  under  ter- 
rific machine-gun  and  shell  fire.  He  took  cover  only 
when  all  wounded  had  been  dressed  and  evacuated. 
Home  address,  Charles  M.  Swartz,  father,  201  Sum- 
mit Street,  Arkansas  City,  Kan. 

SWEARINGEN,  WILLIAM  H.  .  .  Private 
Medical  Detachment,  315th  Infantry.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  Cote  d'Morimont, 
France,  October  26-November  10,  1918.  Private 
Swearingen,  hearing  a  call  for  help,  went  from  cover 
to  a  position  300  yards  distant  and,  in  the  face  of 
incessant  machine-gun  and  sniping  fire,  gave  first 
aid  to  a  wounded  comrade  and  remained  until  dusk, 
at  which  time  he  returned  to  safety,  carrying  the 
man  with  him.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Elizabeth  A. 
Swearingen,  mother,  care  of  G.  A.  Collier,  Gletcher, 
Okla. 

SWEENEY,  BERNARD  F.  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Headquarters  Company,  315th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Brabant, 
France,  October  30,  1918.  On  the  night  of  October 
31,  and  November  1,  Sergeant  Sweeney  made  a  doz- 
en trips  to  repair  telephone  wire  broken  by  the  con- 
tinuous shelling  of  the  area.  Early  the  next  morn- 
ing he  was  wounded  while  still  in  the  performance  of 
his  duty.  Home  address,  B.  F.  Sweeney,  father, 
4020  North  Fifth  Street,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

SWEENEY,  PATRICK Private 

Deceased.  Company  D,  322d  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Abaucourt, 
France,  November  9,  1918.  Private  Sweeney  vol- 
untarily advanced  through  intense  artillery  and 
machine-gun  fire  into  the  ruins  of  Abaucourt  to 
locate  an  enemy  machine-gun  nest.  He  was  killed 
by  shell  fire  after  having  reached  a  position  in  the 
enemy's  trenches.  Next  of  kin,  John  Sweeney, 
father,  706  North  La  Salle  Street,  Chicago,  111. 


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SWEENEY,  THOMAS  JOSEPH  .  First  Sergeant 
Company  A,  165th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Landres-et-Saint  Georges, 
France,  October  15,  1918.  Sergeant  Sweeney  cour- 
ageously supervised  the  carrying  of  the  wounded,  hia 
duties  exposing  him  at  all  times  to  the  continuous 
fire  of  the  enemy.  By  his  valor  and  strict  devotion 
to  duty,  all  the  wounded  were  safely  evacuated. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Bridget  Sweeney,  244  West 
Tenth  Street,  New  York  City. 

SWEET,  WALTER  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
5th  Regiment  U.  S.  M.  C.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Chateau-Thierry,  France, 
June  25,  1918.  In  the  attack  of  June  25,  after  his 
company  commander  had  been  removed  because 
of  wounds,  Lieutenant  (then  gunnery  sergeant) 
Sweet  reorganized  the  platoon,  and,  leading  them 
forward,  rushed  a  strong  enemy  emplacement, 
capturing  two  guns  and  their  crews.  After  having 
consolidated  his  position  and  established  liaison, 
the  enemy  opened  a  harassing  trench-mortar  fire, 
during  which  his  platoon  suffered  heavy  casualties. 
He  attacked  the  nest  with  the  aid  of  hand  grenades, 
and  put  the  gun  out  of  action,  killing  two  of  the 
enemy  and  taking  five  prisoners,  with  whom  he  re- 
turned to  his  position.  Home  address,  Miss  Pauline 
G.  Cumings,  friend,  5  Shephard  Street,  Cam- 
bridge, Mass. 

SWENSON,  KARL  J Major 

Medical  Corps,  316th  Sanitary  Train.  For  re- 
peated acts  of  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Very,  France,  September  28  to  October  4,  1918. 
and  near  Audenarde,  Belgium,  October  30  to  No- 
vember 3,  1918.  During  the  drive  in  the  Forest  of 
Argonne  Major  Swenson  established  and  main- 
tained a  dressing  station  at  Very  under  almost  con- 
stant aerial  raids  and  severe  shell  fire.  During  the 
operations  between  the  Lys  and  Scheldt  Rivera 
this  officer  repeatedly  showed  utter  disregard  for 
his  own  life,  maintaining  liaison  between  his  own 
advanced  dressing  station  and  the  battalion  aid 
stations  and  searching  for  wounded  on  the  battle- 
field while  he  was  exposed  to  heavy  fire  from  artil- 
lery, machine-guns  and  snipers.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Maude  E.  Swenson,  wife,  Portland,  Ore. 

SWEZEY,  LOUIS  H.  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Deceased.  Company  G,  305th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  in  the  Bois  de  la 
Naza,  France,  October  3, 1918.  After  his  company's 
line  had  been  almost  wiped  out  by  enemy  machine- 
gun  fire,  Private  Swezey  displayed  the  highest 
courage  and  initiative  in  reforming  a  defensive 
.  position  and  reorganizing  the  scattered  groups  of 
men  who  remained.  In  performing  this  important 
service  he  moved  up  and  down  the  line,  under 
eavy  fire  from  enemy  machine-guns  and  trench 
mortars,  in  entire  disregard  for  his  own  safety. 
This  gallant  soldier  was  killed  while  on  a  patrol 
next  day.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Hiram  Swezey,  mother, 
Grove  Avenue,  Patchogue,  Long  Island,  N.Y. 

SWIFT,  HARRY Private 

Company  G,  126th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Juvigny,  France,  August  28, 
1918.  He  twice  volunteered  and  carried  messages 
across  open  fields  swept  by  machine-gun  fire  after 
other  runners  had  been  killed  on  similar  missions. 
Returning  from  his  second  mission,  he  saw  his  com- 
pany commander  fall  wounded.  Passing  through 
heavy  machine-gun  fire,  he  went  to  his  rescue  and 
administered  first  aid,  being  himself  severely 
wounded.  Home  address,  Harry  C.  Smith,  father, 
22  South  Main  Street,  Archibald,  Pa. 

SWINGLE,  GRAY Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  H,  6th  Engineers.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Hamel, 
Somme,  France,  March  27-28,  1918.  After  being 
awakened  by  a  sentinel  who  reported  suspicious 


noises  in  the  direction  of  the  German  forces,  Ser- 
geant Swingle  gave  his  patrol  orders  to  report  in 
case  he  should  be  killed  or  wounded,  and  fearlessly 
advanced  in  the  direction  of  the  noises.  He  was 
severely  wounded  after  advancing  only  a  short  dis- 
tance and  died  the  next  day,  despite  unsuccessful 
attempts  to  rescue  him.  Next  of  kin,  Bert  Swingle, 
father,  30  West  North  Street,  Newark,  Ohio. 

SYLVESTER,  LINDSEY  McD.  .  .  Major 
30th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion in  the  Bois  d'Aigremont,  France,  July  15, 
1918.  During  the  intense  bombardment  preceding 
the  German  drive  of  July  15,  when  the  wounded 
were  so  numerous  that  it  was  impossible  to  care 
for  them  in  the  dressing  station,  Major  Sylvester 
voluntarily  gave  up  his  dugout  for  the  use  of  the 
wounded  and  exposed  himself  to  heavy  fire  during 
the  ten  hours'  terrific  bombardment.  After  leading 
his  command  across  the  Marne  this  officer  directed 
the  reduction  of  a  number  of  machine-gun  nests 
and  advanced  his  lines  for  four  kilometers  despite 
the  determined  resistance.  Home  address,  L.  M. 
Sylvester,  father,  325  Crawford  Street,  Portsmouth, 
Va. 

SYNNOTT,  JOSEPH  A.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  U.  S.  M.  C.  Killed  in  action  at 
Chateau-Thierry,  France,  June  6,  1918.  He  gave 
the  supreme  proof  of  that  extraordinary  heroism 
which  will  serve  as  an  example  to  hitherto  untried 
troops.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Mollie  S.  Reiley,  sister, 
117  South  Fullerton  Avenue,  Montclair,  N.  J. 

SYNOTT,  PATRICK Corporal 

Company  F,  108th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ronssoy,  France,  September 
28, 1918.  He  displayed  exceptional  bravery  in  leav- 
ing shelter  and  going  forward  under  heavy  shell  and 
machine-gun  fire  and  bringing  back  several  wounded 
soldiers.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Thomas  O'Shea,  aunt, 
2058  Eighth  Avenue,  New  York  City. 

SYVERSON,  GRANNIS  I Private 

Company  C,  6th  Machine  Gun  Battalion,  U.  S. 
M.  C.  For  extraordinay  heroism  in  action  near  St. 
Etienne,  France,  October  3,  1918.  When  our  ad- 
vance infantry  was  forced  to  withdraw  Private 
Syverson's  machine-gun  crew  refused  to  withdraw, 
but  calmly  set  up  their  machine  gun.  The  gun 
was  upset  by  a  bursting  hand  grenade,  which  also 
injured  two  members  of  the  squad.  Despite  these 
injuries,  they  immediately  reset  the  gun  and  opened 
fire  on  the  advancing  Germans  when  20  feet  distant 
causing  the  Germans  to  break  and  retreat  in  dis- 
order. Home  address,  Mrs.  H.  Gustafson,  mother, 
1203  Sullivan  Street,  Seattle,  Wash. 


SZCZEPANIK,  JOSEPH  A. 


Private 


Company  M,  353d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Limey,  France,  September 
12-13,  1918.  Private  Szczepanik  displayed  re- 
markable daring  in  going  out  alone  and  locating  the 
hiding  places  into  which  the  enemy  soldiers  had 
been  driven  by  our  barrage.  Through  his  efforts 
about  150  Germans  were  captured  before  they  had 
a  chance  to  come  out  from  cover  and  man  their 
machine-guns.  He  was  wounded  while  attempting 
to  enter  barracks  in  which  several  of  the  enemy  had 
taken  refuge.  Home  address,  John  Szczepanik, 
father,  9  Andrew  Street,  New  York  Mills,  N.  Y. 

TABARA,  WLADYSLAW  ....  Private 
Company  M,  308th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Revillon,  France,  September 
13,  1918.  With  a  companion  he  determined  the 
location  of  a  machine-gun  which  had  checked  the 
advance  of  his  company,  and,  advancing  ahead  of 
the  company,  made  a  sudden  rush  from  the  flank, 
killed,  wounded,  or  captured  the  entire  crew,  and 
captured  four  machine-guns.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Anna  Tabara,  Waisawa,  Sohacef,  Itwu,  Poland. 


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TABOR,  RALPH  E  .......  Corporal 

Company  L,  105th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  east  of  Ronssoy,  France,  Sep- 
tember 29,  1918.  During  the  operations  against 
the  Hindenburg  line,  Corporal  Tabor  left  shelter, 
went  forward  under  heavy  shell  and  machine-gun 
fire,  and  succeeded  in  bringing  back  to  our  Jinea 
a  wounded  soldier.  His  splendid  courage  and  gal- 
lant conduct  was  a  fine  example  to  his  comrades. 
Home  address,  Nathaniel  Tabor,  father,  202  South 
Third  Street,  MechanicsvUle,  N.  Y. 

TAPPEN,  JAMES  J.  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Deceased.  Company  D,  308th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Binarville, 
France,  September  28,  1918.  Private  Tappen 
pushed  forward  alone  against  several  enemy  snipers, 
who  were  causing  many  casualties,  among  his  com- 
rades. He  killed  two  of  the  snipers,  but  was  killed 
while  attempting  to  capture  the  third  sniper.  Next 
of  kin,  James  Tappen,  father,  67  Harrison  Street, 
Stapleton,  Staten  Island,  N.  Y. 

TARTER,  CHARLES  M  .....  Sergeant 
Company  I,  23d  Infantry-  Near  Vaux,  France, 
on  July  1,  1918,  when  his  captain  was  wounded,  he 
went  out  under  violent  machine-gun  fire  to  bring 
the  officer  to  shelter  and  was  severely  wounded  him- 
self while  performing  this  heroic  act.  Home  address, 
M.  Tarter,  father,  Tarter,  Ky. 


TAUBERT,  ALBERT  ADOLPH 


Private 


Company  C,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  the  Villers  Cotterets  Forest, 
south  of  Soissons,  France,  July  18,  1918.  He  went 
out  in  advance  of  the  line  of  his  company  into 
the  fire  of  a  machine  gun  that  was  shooting  at  him 
and  captured  the  gun  and  its  crew.  Home  address, 
Carl  Taubert,  father,  535  West  Snifflin  Street, 
Madison,  Wis. 

TAUGHER,  CLAUDE  B.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
6th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Bayonville,  France,  November 
2,  1918.  Lieutenant  Taugher,  with  great  dash,  led 
his  platoon  in  surrounding  enemy  dugouts  in  the 
village  of  Bayonville  before  the  occupants  had  time 
to  escape  or  organize  effective  resistance,  capturing 
61  of  the  enemy.  Although  wounded  in  the  ankle 
he  refused  to  be  evacuated.  Home  address,  P.  J. 
Taugher,  father,  103  Franklin  Avenue,  Wausau, 
Wis. 

TAVANO,  ANTHONY  J  .....  Sergeant 
Company  D,  lllth  Machine  Gun  Battalion. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Verdun, 
France,  October  11,  1918.  Sergeant  Tavano  vol- 
untarily left  his  cover  during  a  heavy  bombard- 
ment and  brought  a  wounded  officer  to  a  place  of 
safety  after  the  litter  bearers  were  killed.  He  gave 
all  the  assistance  possible  to  these  wounded  men 
before  they  died.  Home  address,  Francisco  Tavano, 
father,  Philip  Avenue,  Dundee  Lake,  N.  J. 

TAVENNER,  ROBERT  L.  .  .  .  Captain 
148th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Cierges,  France,  September  29.  1918; 
and  near  Olsene,  Belgium,  October  31,  1918.  With- 
out regard  for  his  own  safety,  Captain  Tavenner 
personally  conducted  a  tank  in  an  attack  on  a  ma- 
chine-gun nest.  After  several  of  the  tanks  had  been 
put  out  of  action  and  the  others  had  withdrawn,  he 
walked  up  and  down  the  firing  line  under  heavy 
machine-gun  fire,  cheering  his  men,  despite  severe 
losses,  fought  till  all  of  their  ammunition  was  ex- 
hausted. On  October  31,  he  was  severely  wounded 
while  making  a  personal  reconnaissance  of  the  en- 
emy's position.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Robert  L. 
Travenner,  528  Gambier  Street,  Mount  Vernon, 
Ohio. 


TA WATER,  CARL  M Sergeant 

Headquarters  Company,  9th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Landres-et-St. 
Georges,  France,  November  1,  1918.  Just  as  his 
platoon  went  over  the  top  Sergeant  Tawater  and 
several  other  soldiers  were  wounded  by  a  shell 
which  exploded  near  them.  After  seeing  that  the 
other  wounded  men  were  properly  cared  for,  he 
organized  the  rest  of  his  platoon  and  rejoined  his 
unit,  remaining  on  duty  all  day  with  his  Stokes 
Mortar  Section  in  spite  of  a  painful  wound  in  the 
foot.  Home  address,  George  W.  Tawater,  father, 
Rosebud,  Texas. 

TAYLOR,  DOUGLAS  A.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  127th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Juvigny,  France,  August 
28-30,  1918.  He  displayed  marked  heroism  during 
the  attack  on  Juvigny,  and  when  mortally  wounded, 
refused  to  be  evacuated,  but  continued  to  advance 
and  gave  orders  to  continue  the  attack.  Next  of 
kin,  Mrs.  Arthur  E.  Taylor,  mother,  Rhinelander, 
Wis. 

TAYLOR,  FRANK  E Private 

Machine  Gun  Company,  lllth  Infantry  In 
action  northeast  of  Chateau-Thierry,  France,  July 
27,  1918,  after  he  and  a  comrade  located  a  hostile 
machine-gun  in  a  clump  of  trees  500  meters  north 
of  a  chateau  which  their  platoon  was  holding  east 
of  Fere-En-Tardenois,  they  secured  the  permission 
of  their  platoon  commander  to  attempt  to  force  the 
enemy  to  abandon  the  position  and  advanced  over 
open  ground  and  in  the  face  of  fire.  With  their 
rifles  they  drove  the  enemy  from  their  gun,  killing 
one  and  wounding  another.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Rachel  Taylor,  122  Best  Miner  Street,  West 
Chester,  Pa. 

TAYLOR,  JOHN  L Captain 

9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Soissons,  France,  July  18,  1918.  He  as- 
sumed command  of  hi"  battalion  upon  the  death  of 
his  major  and  continued  to  lead  the  advance  under 
heavy  artillery  and  machine-gun  fire,  refusing  to 
leave  until  he  had  been  wounded  five  times.  His 
example  was  an  inspiration  to  all  near  him,  and 
an  important  factor  in  the  successful  attack  made 
by  his  regiment.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Caroline 
Taylor,  wife,  1220  San  Dario  Avenue,  Laredo, 
Texas. 

TAYLOR,  LOUIS  H.  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Medical  Detachment,  326th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  St.  Juvin, 
France,  October  11,  1918.  Private  Taylor  repeat- 
edly exposed  himself  to  concentrated  machine-gun 
and  artillery  fire,  crossing  the  Aire  River  several 
times,  and  administered  first  aid  to  wounded  men 
with  complete  disregard  for  his  own  safety.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  W.  S.  Taylor,  mother,  19  Monroe 
Street,  Westfield,  Mass. 

TAYLOR,  ORVILLE  R.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Battery  E,  42d  Artillery.  ^  Coast  Artillery  Corps. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Suippes, 
France,  July  14-15,  1918  No  other  duties  having 
been  assigned  to  him,  Private  Taylor  volunteered 
for  service  as  a  stretcher  bearer,  and  working  all 
night  under  the  heaviest  shell  fire  he  carried  wound- 
ed American  and  French  soldiers  to  safety.  While 
taking  a  severely  wounded  soldier  by  automobile  to 
a  hospital  a  shell  burst  near  him  wounding  him  but 
he  continued  on  his  mission  and  delivered  the  wound- 
ed man  to  the  aid  station.  Home  address,  James 
W.  Taylor,  father,  Springville,  Cal. 

TAYLOR,  OSCAR     .....     Sergeant 

Company    D,    318th    Machine-Gun    Battalion. 

For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Ville  en 

Woevre,  France,  November  9,  1918.     Displaying 


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inspiring  courage,  Sergeant  Taylor  led  his  section 
through  three  heavy  artillery  barrages  and  directed 
the  mounting  of  his  guns  on  positions  which  he  had 
personally  reconnoitered,  under  heavy  machine-gun 
fire.  At  a  critical  juncture,  when  the  infantry  was 
held  up  by  enemy  fire,  he  successfully  led  the  nearest 
infantry  combat  group  forward  in  the  assault,  under 
cover  of  fire  from  his  own  guns.  Home  address, 
Samuel  D.  Taylor,  father,  Jonesboro,  Tenn. 

TAYLOR,  THOMAS  J Lieutenant 

23d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  the  Cote  de  Chatillon,  France,  November 
1,  1918.  When  all  the  other  officers  of  his  company 
had  been  incapacitated,  Lieutenant  Taylor  took 
command  and  successfully  led  his  men  throughout 
the  five-days'  operations,  capturing  a  strongly  held 
position  with  more  than  a  hundred  prisoners.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Anna  E,  Taylor,  mother,  753  Carroll 
Street,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 

TAYLOR,  WILLIAM  C Sergeant 

Company  H,  117th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  the  Butry  Woods,  France, 
October  9,  1918.  Upon  learning  that  an  advanced 
platoon  was  under  heavy  enemy  machine-gun  fire 
from  the  front  and  flanks,  Sergeant  Taylor,  on  his 
own  initiative,  took  a  squad  of  men  and  an  auto- 
matic rifle  and  went  to  the  assistance  of  the  platoon. 
Despite  the  heavy  fire,  he  succeeded  in  compelling 
the  enemy  to  withdraw  from  their  positions  and 
thereby  enabled  the  battalion  to  resume  its  advance. 
He  was  later  wounded  in  the  leg  and  arms  in  at- 
tempting to  bring  up  reinforcements  across  an  open 
space  swept  by  machine-gun  fire.  Home  address, 
James  Taylor,  Route  1,  Blountville,  Tenn. 

TAYLOR,  W.  J.  R.  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Air  Service.  For  repeated  acts  of  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Malancourt  and  Montfaucon, 
France,  September  26-October  10,  1918.  On  Sep- 
tember 26,  while  conducting  an  important  obser- 
vation, Lieutenat  Taylor  was  twice  attacked  by 
enemy  planes.  He  would  not  jump  from  his  bal- 
loon because  of  the  valuable  work  he  was  doing  for 
the  Infantry,  although  he  was  at  all  times  in  danger 
of  losing  his  life  from  incendiary  bullets.  On  Oc- 
tober 3,  near  Montfaxicon,  Lieutenant  Taylor  was 
attacked,  but  refused  to  leave  until  his  balloon 
caught  fire.  Again,  on  October  6,  he  was  attacked 
and  forced  down  in  his  parachute.  On  October  10, 
while  he  was  conducting  an  important  observation, 
an  enemy  patrol  hovered  over  his  balloon;  he  re- 
fused to  jump  until  attacked  at  close  quarters.  His 
heroic  devotion  to  duty  was  an  inspiration  to  the 
officers  and  men  of  his  company.  Home  address, 
W.  R.  Taylor,  father,  13  Prince  Street,  Rochester, 
N.Y. 

TAYNTOR,  CLARK  O.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
47th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion at  Sergy,  France,  July  29-30,  1918.  Disre- 
garding two  wounds  from  shell  fire,  which  he  had 
suffered,  Lieutenant  Tayntor  continued  in  the 
advance  with  his  platoon,  keepting  his  men  well 
organized,  directing  the  consolidation  of  the  line 
throughout  the  night  and  refusing  medical  attention 
until  all  the  wounded  men  in  his  platoon  had  re- 
ceived treatment.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Inez  Olds 
Tayntor,  mother,  511  Chestnut  Street,  Erie,  Pa. 

TEACHEY,  ROBERT  MARSHALL  .  Private 
Deceased.  Company  B,  120th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Ypres,  Bel- 
gium, August  2,  1918.  He  volunteered  to  accom- 
pany an  officer  on  a  daylight  patrol  to  destroy  an 
enemy  pillbox.  With  great  courage  under  heavy 
shell  and  machine-gun  fire,  they  rushed  the  pillbox, 
killed  or  wounded  the  occupants,  and  accomplished 
their  mission.  Next  of  kin,  J.  M.  Teachey,  father, 
305  Linden  Avenue,  Raleigh,  N.  C. 


TECHEL,  EDWARD  W Private 

Company  B,  116th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  the  Bois  Brabant  S-Meuse, 
France,  October  8,  1918.  With  two  other  soldiers 
Private  Techel  attacked  eight  German  machine- 
guns,  captured  them  and  their  crews  in  spite  of 
determined  resistance  by  the  enemy.  Home  address, 
Edward  W.  Techel,  care  J.  H.  Rice  and  Friedman 
Co.,  Milwaukee,  Wis. 

TEER,  HUBERT  O.  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Company  L.  371st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Ardeuil,  France,  September 
29,  1918.  Severely  wounded  in  the  back  about  11 
a.  m.,  Lieutenant  Teer  continued  to  command  his 
platoon  until  4  p.  m.,  when  he  was  forced  to  with- 
draw from  action  on  account  of  complete  exhaus- 
tion. Home  address,  Nello  L.  Teer,  brother, 
Durham,  N.  C. 

TEEVAN,  JOHN Private 

Company  C,  165th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Villers-sur-Fern,  France, 
July  31,  1918.  After  his  platoon  had  withdrawn 
from  their  position  Private  Teevan  volunteered  and 
returned  to  the  position  formerly  occupied,  in  an 
attempt  to  rescue  a  wounded  comrade.  He  crossed 
a  field  swept  by  unusually  intensive  machine-gun 
fire,  continuing  in  his  attempted  rescue  until  him- 
self wounded.  Home  address,  Bernard  Teevan, 
father,  415  West  Fifty-ninth  Street,  New  York 
City. 

TEICHLER,  JOHN Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  L,  125th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  at  Hill  212,  near 
Cierges,  northeast  of  Chateau-Thierry,  France, 
July  31,  1918.  Although  he  was  himself  severely 
wounded  in  the  attack  on  the  Bois  lea  Jamblets, 
yet  he  attempted  to  cairy  in  another  wounded  man, 
passing  through  severe  machine-gun  fire  from  the 
front  and  from  the  flanks.  While  doing  so  he  re- 
ceived a  second  wound,  which  caused  his  death. 
Next  of  kin,  Edward  Teichler,  brother,  419  Spies 
Avenue,  Menominee,  Mich. 

TEISETH,  JACOB  B Private 

Deceased.  Medical  Department,  6th  Engineers. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  at  Glairs 
Chfinas  Wood,  France,  October  20,  1918.  He 
advanced  in  the  attack  with  the  company  to  which 
he  was  attached,  and  worked  constantly  under 
heavy  machine-gun  and  rifle  fire,  searching  for 
wounded  and  superintending  their  evacuation. 
While  engaged  in  this  work  in  the  open  under 
machine-gun  fire  he  was  killed.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs. 
Gudrun  Husby,  sister,  Box  14,  East  Stanwood, 
Wash. 

TELFAIR,  SAMUEL  F.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
2d  Antiaircraft  Machine-Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  at  Brieulles, 
France,  November  4,  1918.  He  was  leading  a 
patrol  to  reconnoiter  a  position  for  antiaircraft 
machine-guns  when  his  group  became  scattered  by 
intense  shell  fire.  Upon  returning  to  the  shell- 
swept  area  to  look  for  his  patrol,  he  found  one  of  the 
men  severely  wounded.  Making  two  trips  through 
the  heavy  shell  fire  he  secured  the  assistance  of 
Private  Laurel  B.  Heath  and  carried  the  wounded 
soldier  to  safety.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Samuel 
Telfair,  mother,  Cameron,  Park  Raleigh,  N.  C. 

TEMPLE,  JOHN  E Private 

Company  I,  312th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Grand-Pr£.  France,  October 
23,  1918.  After  his  platoon  had  reached  its  objec- 
tive and  was  forced  to  retire  under  perilous  machine- 
gun  fire,  Private  Temple  and  two  companions  were 
surrounded  by  the  enemy.  His  companions  were 
wounded,  but  he  bravely  held  off  the  enemy,  after 


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which  he  assisted  both  his  companions  to  a  first- 
aid  station.  Home  address,  William  H.  Temple, 
father,  Marshallton,  Del. 

TEMPLETON,  CHARLES  K.  Second  Lieutenant 
122d  Field  Artillery.  For  extraordinary  heroism 
in  action  near  Nouart,  France,  November  5,  1918. 
After  telephone  communications  bad  been  des- 
troyed and  his  runners  scattered  on  other  missions, 
Lieutenant  Templeton  started  on  a  mission  of  ex- 
treme importance  from  the  infantry  to  the  artillery. 
His  path  lay  through  a  heavy  machine-gun  and 
shell  fire,  and  before  he  reached  his  destination  he 
was  seriously  wounded.  He  succeeded,  however, 
in  relaying  his  message  to  its  destination.-.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Florence  D.  White,  aunt,  20  River- 
side Drive,  New  York  City.  •£ 

TENEYCK,  WALTON  B.  Jr.  Secono^.Lieutenant 
Pilot,  Air  Service,  96th  Aero  Squadron.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Birquenay, 
France,  October  27,  1918.  While  engaged  on  a 
voluntary  bombing  mission,  Lieutdnani  Teneyck 
was  attacked  by  seven  enemy  planes  (FoEke*  Type). 
Although  seriously  wounded,  he  maneirwered  his 
plane  so  skillfully  that  his  observer  was  able  to 
drive  off  the  enemy  planes.  In  the  combat  his 
plane  was  struck  by  25  enemy  bullets,  some  of 
which  exploded  the  magazines  of  the  observer's 
guns.  In  spite  of  his  wounds  and  the  damage  to  his 
machine  he  succeeded  in  landing  safely  on  a  strange 
field.  Home  address,  Walton  B.  Teneyck,  father, 
91  Rodney  Street,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 

TENLEY,  EUGENE  H 

.  .  Hospital  Apprentice  (First  Class) 
Deceased.  U.  S.  N.,  attached  Company  B, 
5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne,  France,  October 
4,  1918.  Hospital  Apprentice  Tenley,  disregarding 
his  own  safety,  voluntarily  accompanied  a  small 
force  into  action,  rendering  most  valuable  treat- 
ment to  the  wounded,  until  killed  by  a  fragment 
of  a  shell.  Next  of  kin,  Samuel  W.  Tenley,  father, 
Roseville,  N.  Mex. 

TENNYSON,  JOSEPH  E Corporal 

Deceased.  Company  B,  115th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Verdun, 
France,  October  8-25,  1918.  In  several  advances 
during  this  period  Corporal  Tennyson  led  his  squad 
in  attacks  on  machine-gun  nests  with  conspicuous 
gallantry,  always  disregarding  his  own  safety  and 
encouraging  his  men  both  by  words  and  actions. 
On  October  24  while  leading  his  squad  on  an  attack 
on  a  machine-gun  nest  he  was  instantly  killed. 
Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Joseph  E.  Tennyson,  1500  Park 
Heights  Avenue,  Baltimore,  Md. 

TERNIG,  JACOB  B Sergeant 

Company  C,  132d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  Forges,  France, 
September  26, 1918.  He  had  just  captured  and  was 
taking  to  his  platoon  commander,  a  German  cap- 
tain, when  fire  was  opened  on  his  platoon  from  three 
concealed  machine-guns.  Showing  great  bravery 
and  presence  of  mind,  Sergeant  Ternig,  who  speaks 
German,  ran  toward  the  enemy  emplacements, 
taking  his  prisoner  with  him,  and  called  upon  the 
crews  to  cease  firing.  Firing  stopped,  and  his  pla- 
toon was  enabled  to  take  the  enemy  position  and 
30  prisoners  without  loss.  Home  address,  John 
Ternig,  father,  3344  Southport  Avenue,  Chicago, 
111. 

TERRELL,  ALEXANDER  W 

Second  Lieutenant 

151st  Field  Artillery.  He  showed  unusual  cour- 
age in  assisting  to  direct  the  operations  of  Battery 
C,  15lst  Field  Artillery,  near  Pexonne,  France,  on 
March  5,  1918,  when  that  organization  was  under 
particularly  accurate  artillery  bombardment.  Al- 


though wounded  himself,  he  refused  first  aid  and 
continued  on  duty  until  all  of  the  wounded  soldiers 
'of  the  command  had  been  treated.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Dora  Terrell,  mother,  901  College  Avenue, 
Fort  Worth,  Texas. 

TERRELL,  HUBERT  P Corporal 

Deceased.  Company  I,  118th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Vaux-Andigny, 
France,  October  12,  1918.  During  an  advance, 
when  his  company  came  under  an  enfilading  fire 
from  an  enemy  machine-gun,  he  asked  permission 
from  his  platoon  commander  to  attempt  the  taking 
of  the  position.  Although  under  heavy  fire  from 
this  post  and  from  trench-mortar  shells,  he,  with 
exceptional  dash  and  bravery,  attacked  the  posi- 
tion alone,  putting  it  out  of  action  killing  two  of  the 
enemy  and  wounding  a  third.  This  soldier  was 
killed  the  same  day  while  reorganizing  and  advanc- 
ing the  weakened  platoon  of  which  he  was  then  in 
charge.  Next  of  kin,  Clarence  Terrell,  brother, 
Cheraw,  S.  C. 

TERRILL,  ELSEWORTH  O.  .  .  .  Corporal 
Company  H,  113th  Infantry.  During  the  action 
in  the  vicinity  of  Hagenbach,  Alsace,  east  of  Belf  ort, 
France,  August  21,  1918.  when  his  right  hand  and 
arm  were  badly  mangled  by  the  explosion  of  a  gren- 
ade during  an  enemy  raid  into  our  lines,  he  placed 
his  injured  hand  in  his  trousers  pocket  to  support 
it,  went  over  the  top  with  his  comrades  and  joined 
in  the  pursuit  of  the  defeated  and  retreating  Ger- 
mans, throwing  hand  grenades  with  his  left  hand 
as  he  followed  them  back  to  their  own  lines.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Elizabeth  Terrill,  65  Union  Street, 
Rahway,  N.  J. 

TERRILL,  J.  S Major 

5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  In  the  Bois  de  Bel- 
leau,  France,  June  6,  1918,  he  displayed  extraordi- 
nary heroism  and  set  a  splendid  example  in  fearlessly 
leading  his  command  under  heavy  fire  against  supe- 
rior odds.  Because  of  his  bravery  and  initiative 
every  possible  advantage  in  the  attack  was  obtained. 

TESKE,  AMOS Corporal 

Company  D,  167th  Infantry.  He  was  a  member 
of  a  patrol  of  five  men  on  March  4,  1918.  and  took 
a  conspicuous  part  when  it  encountered  an  enemy 
patrol  of  11  men,  which  it  attacked  and  routed, 
taking  two  prisoners.  Home  address,  John  Teske, 
brother,  Coal  Valley,  Ala. 

TESSIER,  FERNAND  ....  Lieutenant 
14th  Chasseurs,  French  Army.  For  extraordin- 
ary heroism  in  action  in  the  Champagne  Sector, 
France,  September  26-October  1, 1918.  This  officer 
was  attached  to  the  369th  Infantry  as  liasion  officer, 
and,  by  continuous  passage  through  zones  which 
were  under  most  intense  fire,  maintained  perfect 
liaison  with  brigade  headquarters.  In  the  attack 
on  Sechault,  he  was  constantly  in  touch  with  the 
most  advanced  lines,  and  personally  carried  mes- 
sages to  the  assaulting  battalion.  He  aided  mater- 
ially in  holding  the  captured  positions.  Home  ad- 
dress not  given. 

THACKER,  EDGAR Private 

Company  H,  28th  Infantry.  On  May  28-30, 
1918,  near  Cantigny,  France,  he  displayed  distin- 
guished conduct  as  a  company  runner,  passing  fre- 
quently through  Cantigny  when  it  was  being  heavily 
shelled  and  also  running  through  German  bar- 
rages to  deliver  messages.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Matly  Moore,  mother,  Vanceburg,  Ky. 

THALKE,  MAX  P Sergeant 

Company  I,  128th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Juvigny,  north  of  Soissons, 
France,  August  30,  1918.  He  displayed  unusual 


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courage  and  gallantry  in  leading  his  platoon  for- 
ward under  heavy  fire  from  artillery  and  machine- 
guns.  He  also  gave  first  aid  to  the  wounded  while 
under  fire,  and  when  a  retirement  was  ordered  he 
remained  behind  to  carry  back  the  wounded. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary  Thalke,  mother,  Mena- 
sha,  Wis. 

THARAU,  HERMAN     .  Gunnery  Sergeant 

Company  H,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Vierzy, 
France,  July  18,  1918.  While  out  with  a  recon- 
noitering  party  to  establish  liaison  with  the  com- 
pany on  his  right  Sergeant  Tharau  captured  a 
machine-gun  and  killed  the  crew.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Annie,  Tharau,  mother,  18  Oberlein  Street, 
Buffalo,  N.  Y. 

THAW,  WILLIAM Major 

103d  Aero  Squadron,  Air  Service.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  Rheims,  France, 
March  26,  1918.  He  was  the  leader  of  a  patrol 
of  three  planes  which  attacked  five  enemy  mono- 
planes and  three  battle  planes.  He  and  another 
member  of  the  patrol  brought  down  one  enemy 
plane  and  the  three  drove  down,  out  of  control, 
two  others,  and  dispersed  the  remainder.  A 
bronze  oak  leaf  to  be  worn  with  the  Distinguished 
Service  Cross  is  awarded  Major  Thaw  for  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  Mountaigne, 
France,  April  20,  1918.  In  the  region  of  Moun- 
taigne he  attacked  and  brought  down,  burning, 
an  enemy  balloon.  While  returning  to  his  own  lines 
the  same  day  he  attacked  two  enemy  monoplanes, 
one  of  which  he  shot  down  in  flames.  Home  ad- 
dress, Benjamin  Thaw,  Jr.,  American  Embassy, 
Paris,  France. 


THAYER,  SYDNEY,  Jr. 


First  Lieutenant 


Company  H,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Beaumont, 
France,  November  11,  1918.  After  having  been 
wounded  Lieutenant  Thayer  remained  with  his 
company  until  its  objective  had  been  reached,  re- 
fusing evacuation  until  rendered  unconscious  by 
loss  of  blood.  Home  address,  Sidney  Thayer, 
Sr.,  father,  Haverford,  Pa. 

THEBERT,  WILLIAM  F.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  K,  23d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Saint  Etinne-a-Arnes, 
France,  October  3-9,  1918.  Acting  as  battalion 
runner,  Private  Thebert  carried  messages  through 
intense  artillery  and  machine-gun  fire.  This  soldier 
has  been  on  duty  as  a  runner  since  June  6,  being  in- 
trusted with  especially  important  messages  because 
of  his  carefulness  and  reliability.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Margaret  Thebert,  mother,  Fort  Covington, 
N.Y. 

THEDINGER,  LOUIS  C Sergeant 

Company  E,  142d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne,  France,  Oc- 
tober 8,  1918.  When  bis  company  had  been  stop- 
ped by  heavy  enemy  machine-gun  fire,  Sergeant 
Thedinger  left  shelter  for  the  purpose  of  interview- 
ing two  German  prisoners.  Learning  from  them 
the  location  and  strength  of  the  enemy's  position, 
he  obtained  permission  to  attack  it,  and,  with  a 
party  of  ten  volunteers,  went  forward  in  the  face  of 
heavy  machine-gun  fire,  flanking  the  machine-gun 
nest  and  capturing  four  prisoners  and  three  machine 
guns.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary  Schmatzen, 
R.  F.  D.  3,  Perry,  Okla. 

THEOBALD,  CARL  G Corporal 

1st  Battalion,  Intelligence  Secton,  361st  In- 
fantry. For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Gesnes,  France,  October  10,  1918.  While  on  a  lia- 
ison patrol  Corporal  Theobald  and  Private  Ivan 


Y.  Bailey  attacked  and  captured  a  hostile  machine- 
gun  nest  and  its  entire  crew.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Florence  L.  Theobald,  wife,  Deseret,  Utah. 

THIABAUD,  CLAUDE  ....  Lieutenant 
6th  R.  I.  C.,  French  Army.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Le  Ferme  and  Danvillers, 
France,  November  7-10,  1918.  In  liaison  with 
American  troops  Lieutenant  Thiabaud  rendered 
most  valuable  assistance  and  greatly  aided  in  driv- 
ing the  enemy  from  La  Ferme  and  Danvillers. 
Throughout  the  war  he  participated  in  all  the  im- 
portant attacks  of  his  organization,  and  his  brilliant 
leadership,  singular  courage  and  devotion  to  duty 
played  an  important  part  in  the  success  of  the 
operations.  Home  address  not  given. 

THIBODEAU,  JOSEPH  A.  ...  Mechanic 
Company  L,  103d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Belleau  Woods,  France,  July 
18-23,  1918.  During  the  early  part  of  the  action 
he  assisted  in  the  evacuation  of  wounded  under 
severe  artillery  and  machine-gun  fire.  When  a 
wound  in  the  arm  made  it  impossible  for  him  to 
carry  stretchers  he  refused  to  be  evacuated,  but 
rejoined  his  company,  went  over  the  top  with  his 
comrades,  and  continued  in  action  with  them  until 
wounded  in  the  leg.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary 
Thibodeau,  mother,  39  Oxford  Street,  Lawrence, 
Mass. 

THIEBAULT,  RENE  .  .  Marechal  Des  Logia 
3d  B.  C.  L.  Art.  d'Assaut,  French  Army.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Massif  Blano 
Mont,  France,  October  3,  1918.  Following  an  at- 
tack by  the  2d  American  Division,  he  distinguished 
himself  by  personal  courage  and  coolness  in  going 
under  heavy  shell  fire  to  the  rescue  of  wounded 
American  soldiers.  Home  address  not  given. 

THOETE,  CARL  G.  .  .  Sergeant  (First  Class) 
Deceased.  Company  D,  1st  Engineers.  Al- 
though twice  wounded  early  in  the  attack  at  Can- 
tigny,  France,  May  28,  1918,  he  went  over  the  top 
with  his  section  and  courageously  directed  its  oper- 
ations for  five  hours  under  steady  fire,  refused  med- 
ical treatment,  and  led  a  second  advance  until  killed 
by  a  machine-gun  bullet.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  L.  T. 
Ott,  815  De  La  Vina  Street.  Santa  Barbara,  Cal. 

THOMAS,  CARR  M Sergeant 

Battery  A,  12th  Field  Artillery.  For  extraordi- 
nary heroism  in  action  near  Chateau-Thierry, 
France,  Jul>  21-23,  1918.  With  another  soldier 
Sergeant  Thomas  voluntarily  crossed  an  area  swept 
by  shell  and  machine-gun  fire  to  establish  liaison 
with  the  infantry,  obtaining  valuable  information 
for  the  battery  commander.  Two  days  later,  after 
working  in  an  observatory  under  constant  shell  fire, 
this  soldier  was  wounded,  but  he  refused  first  aid 
until  other  men  had  been  cared  for,  and  went  to  the 
rear  only  upon  being  ordered  to  do  so.  Home  address 
Mrs.  A.  P.  Dennis,  mother,  Beechmont  Park,  Ro- 
chelle,  N.  Y. 

THOMAS,  CHARLES  I Private 

Company  D,  311th  Machine  Gun  Battalion. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Nantillois, 
France,  September  29,  1918.  Private  Thomas  was 
detailed  as  a  runner  between  the  battalion  com- 
mander and  his  company.  While  delivering  mes- 
sages he  was  severely  wounded,  but  continued  in 
the  performance  of  his  duty,  refusing  aid  until  or- 
dered to  the  rear  by  his  battalion  commander. 
Home  address,  Mary  Janes  Thomas,  mother,  Dills- 
burg,  Pa. 

THOMAS,  DAVID Corporal 

Company  A,  1st  Engineers.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  northwest  of  Verdun,  France, 
October  9,  1918.  Upon  two  occasions  Corporal 


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Thomas,  upon  his  own  initiative,  went  out  in  ad- 
vance of  his  platoon,  armed  only  with  a  rifle,  and 
attacked  machine-guns  which  were  endangering 
his  company  by  enfilading  fire.  In  the  face  of  fire 
from  these  guns  he  continued  to  fire  on  them  until 
he  had  killed  the  gunners.  Home  address,  James 
H.  Thomas,  father,  R.  F.  D.,  Lydies  Road,  Avoca, 
Pa. 

THOMAS,  EVERETT Bugler 

Deceased.  Company  I,  23d  Infantry.  Attempt- 
ing to  bring  to  shelter  his  captain,  who  was  lying 
wounded  and  exposed  to  fire,  near  Vaux,  France, 
July  1,  1918,  he  was  himself  killed,  thereby  sacri- 
ficing his  life  in  an  effort  to  rescue  his  commanding 
officer.  Next  of  kin,  Samuel  B.  Thomas,  father, 
R.  R.  1,  Oliver,  111. 

THOMAS,  FRANK  B.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  C,  102d  Field  Signal  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Ronssoy, 
France,  September  27,  1918.  When  the  telephone 
lines  had  been  destroyed  by  the  advancing  tanks, 
and  the  enemy  had  started  a  counterattack  from 
the  three  sides  before  new  ones  could  be  laid,  Private 
Thomas  volunteered  to  carry  a  message  from  the 
infantry  battalion  to  which  he  was  attached  and 
succeeded  in  going  through  intense  artillery, 
machine-gun,  and  sniper  fire  to  regimental  head- 
quarters, delivering  the  message  in  time  to  enable 
reinforcements  to  be  brought  up.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Cathryn  Thomas,  mother,  570  West  Nine- 
teenth Street,  New  York  City. 


THOMAS,  FRED 


Second  Lieutenant 


Company  I,  Third  Battalion,  Fifth  Regiment, 
U.  S.  M.  C.    For  extraordinary  heroism  in 


near  St.  Etienne,  France,  October  4,  1918.  While 
endeavoring  to  re-establish  a  large  company  front, 
which  had  become  disconnected,  Lieutenant 
Thomas  encountered  a  large  number  of  the  enemy 
filtering  through  our  lines.  By  strategic  maneuvers 
Lieutenant  Thomas  formed  a  strong  resistance, 
causing  heavy  casualties  on  the  enemy  and  f9rcing 
their  retreat,  after  he  himself  had  been  seriously 
wounded.  For  the  following  act  of  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Chateau-Thierry,  France, 
June  25,  1918,  Lieutenant  Thomas  is  awarded  a 
bar,  to  be  worn  with  the  distinguished  service 
cross:  Lieutenant  Thomas  commanded  the  left 
flank  platoon  of  his  company,  which  was  subjected 
to  heavy  fire  from  enemy  machine-guns  and  trench 
mortars.  When  further  advance  in  the  face  of  the  fire 
became  impossible,  he  went  forward  alone,  located 
the  machine-gun  positions,  and  then  organized 
a  flank  attack  on  the  emplacements,  putting  out  of 
action  four  guns,  one  of  which  he  himself  captured. 
In  this  exploit  his  command  suffered  40  per  cent 
casualties  and  captured  21  prisoners.  Reforming 
the  remnants  of  his  platoon,  he  moved  forward 
through  the  enemy's  barrage  and  to  his  objective, 
which  he  consolidated  and  held  in  the  face  of  three 
counterattacks  in  five  hours.  Home  address,  N.  G. 
Thomas,  father,  Gloves  Gap,  W.Va. 


THOMAS,  HASTINGS     .... 

Company  C,  21st  Machines-Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Vieville  en 
Haye,  France,  November  1,  1918.  Private  Thomas 
acted  as  a  runner  during  offensive  operations,  and 
under  severest  enemy  barrages,  carrying  messages 
to  and  from  the  front  lines.  Home  address,  Har- 
rison Thomas,  father,  Cosby,  Mo. 

THOMAS,  ROLAND  CALVIN  .  .  Corporal 
Company  M,  118th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Vaux-Andigny,  France, 
October  15,  1918.  After  being  twice  wounded  he 
continued  to  advance  with  his  automatic-rifle 
squad,  leading  his  men  100  yards  under  extremely 
heavy  fire.  Home  address,  William  C.  Thomas, 
father,  Kirshaw,  S.  C. 


THOMAS,  WILLIAM Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  D,  3Q2d  Engineers.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Chevieres, 
France,  October  13,  1918.  Sergeant  Thomas  ac- 
companied an  officer  on  a  reconnaissance,  searching 
for  possible  locations  for  crossing  the  Aire  River. 
They  crossed  open  ground  subject  to  shell  fire  and 
under  direct  observation  of  the  enemy.  On  reach- 
ing the  river  they  were  exposed  to  machine-gun  and 
snipers'  fire.  Both  he  and  the  officer  failed  to  re- 
turn, and  their  bodies  were  afterwards  discovered 
in  the  Aire  River,  where  they  had  fallen  later,  being 
killed  or  wounded  by  enemy  fire.  Next  of  kin, 
Thomas  Price,  uncle,  232  Mile  Square  Road, 
Yonkers.  N.Y. 

THOMPSON,  CECIL  E Private 

Company  K,  364th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Eclisfontaine,  France, 
September  28,  1918.  Engaged  in  scouting  duty, 
Private  Thompson  went  forward  on  his  own  initia- 
tive, and  located  the  position  of  the  enemy  on  our 
front.  After  an  all-night  exploit,  he  returned  with 
this  information.  Without  rest,  he  went  out  in  the 
morning  and  located  a  troublesome  machine-gun 
nest.  Home  address,  Charles  Thompson,  father, 
Escalon,  Cal. 

THOMPSON,  CHARLES  W.  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Machine  Gun  Company,  120th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Vaux-Andigny, 
France,  October  11,  1918.  When  his  machine-gun 
position  on  the  flank  of  the  line  became  untenable, 
Sergeant  Thompson  crawled  20  yards  in  front  of  the 
position  and  opened  fire  with  his  rifle  covering  the 
withdrawal  of  the  crew  and  thereby  saving  both 
gun  and  crew  from  capture.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Flora  Thompson,  mother,  Knoxville,  Tenn. 

THOMPSON,  CLARENCE  W.  .  .  Sergeant 
Battery  F,  10th  Field  Artillery.  For  extraordi- 
nary heroism  in  action  near  Greves  Farm,  France, 
July  15,  1918.  Responding  to  a  call  for  volunteers, 
Sergeant  Thompson,  with  eight  other  soldiers, 
manned  two  guns  of  a  French  battery,  which  had 
been  deserted  by  the  French  during  the  unprece- 
dented fire,  after  many  casualties  had  been  in- 
flicted on  their  forces.  For  two  hours  he  remained 
at  his  post  and  poured  an  effective  fire  into  the  ranks 
of  the  enemy.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Minnie  White, 
mother,  Belmont.  Ohio. 

THOMPSON,  CLIFFORD  ....  Sergeant 
Deceased.  C9mpany  C,  166th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Sommerance, 
France,  October  23,  1918.  Seeing  an  ignited  hand 
grenade  in  the  midst  of  the  platoon,  Sergeant  Thomp- 
son without  hesitation,  seized  the  grenade  and  at- 
tempted to  throw  it  from  the  ditch.  When  leaving 
his  hand  the  grenade  exploded,  seriously  wounding 
him,  but  his  act  saved  the  lives  of  many  of  his  men. 
Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Clifford  Thompson,  wife,  34 
Elm  Street,  Troy,  Ohio. 


Private       THOMPSON,  EMMITT 


Sergeant 

Company  L,  370th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Mont-de-Sanges,  France, 
September  20,  1918,  to  October  1,  1918.  After 
others  bad  failed,  Sergeant  Thompson,  then  a  cor- 
poral, volunteered  and  took  charge  of  a  detail  to 
secure  rations.  He  succeeded  in  this  mission  under 
very  dangerous  and  trying  conditions,  and,  notwith- 
standing the  fact  that  his  detachment  suffered 
numerous  casualties,  he  remained  on  this  duty, 
and  continued  to  supply  the  company  with  rations 
until  completely  exhausted.  Home  address,  Lucy 
B.  Thompson,  mother,  620  Chestnut  Street,  Quincy, 
111. 

THOMPSON,  GEORGE  M.     .      .     .        Private 
Second    Battalion    Headquarters,    107th    Field 


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Artillery.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Montblainville,  France,  September  26,  1918.  For 
five  hours  after  he  had  been  severely  wounded  in  the 
arm,  Private  Thompson  maintained  liaison  between 
the  infantry  and  supporting  artillery,  repeatedly 
carrying  messages  through  the  terrific  fire,  and, 
being  the  only  means  of  communication,  greatly 
aided  in  the  success  of  the  attack.  He  went  to  the 
rear  only  when  ordered  to  do  so  by  his  commanding 
officer.  Home  address,  C.  R.  Thompson,  brother, 
Springdale,  Pa. 

THOMPSON,  GEORGE  RICHARD     .      . 

First  Lieutenant 

105th  Field  Battalion  Signal  Corps.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  Beliicourt.  France, 
September  29,  1918.  With  another  officer  and  24 
soldiers,  Lieutenant  Thompson  was  proceeding  to 
the  front  line  to  establish  an  advance  message 
center,  when  the  detachment  was  caught  in  the 
enemy's  counter  barrage.  Although  seriously 
wounded  himself,  Lieutenant  Thompson  assisted 
in  dressing  the  wounds  of  his  men  and  then  con- 
tinued the  work  of  establishing  communication 
until  he  was  forced  to  be  evacuated  two  hours  later. 
Home  address,  Forest  Glen,  Md. 

THOMPSON,  HAROLD  ....  Corporal 
Company  I,  167th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Landres-Et-St.  Georges, 
France,  October  16,  1918.  With  four  other  soldiers, 
Corporal  Thompson  pushed  out  on  the  right  flank 
of  his  company,  and,  by  well  directed  fire,  gained 
fire  superiority  for  our  forces,  captured  eight  of  the 
enemy,  including  an  officer,  and  drove  off  a  large 
number  of  others.  His  skillful  leadership  was  of  ma- 
terial assistance  in  facilitating  the  advance  of  the 
platoon.  Home  address,  William  Thompson,  father, 
St.  Anthony,  Idaho. 

THOMPSON,  HENRY  L Captain 

23d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Vaux-en-Dieulet,  France,  November 
3,  1918.  Although  painfully  wounded,  Captain 
Thompson  led  his  battalion  to  the  outskirts  of 
Vaux-en-Dieulet,  the  advance  being  without  ar- 
tillery support  and  accomplished  only  by  effective 
rifle  fire.  This  officer  himself  set  an  example  for  his 
men  by  killing  with  a  rifle  two  German  machine- 
gunners  at  a  distance  of  500  yards.  He  was  again 
seriously  wounded  after  reaching  the  objective 
while  making  dispositions  for  defense  against 
counter  attacks.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Maris  Thomp- 
son' wife,  1615  Bull  Street,  Columbus,  S.  C. 

THOMPSON,  JOHN  W.  .  .  First  Sergeant 
Company  G,  lllth  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Le  Grande  Savart,  west  of 
Fismette,  France,  August  10,  1918.  He  showed  re- 
markable bravery  and  disregard  of  personal  danger 
when,  with  two  other  soldiers,  he  attacked  a  Ger- 
man machine  gun,  killed  the  crew,  and  then  with 
deadly  effect  turned  the  gun  upon  other  machine- 
guns  and  hostile  infantry  which  were  in  position 
near  by.  The  crews  of  all  the  other  German  ma- 
chine-guns were  killed,  ten  machine-guns  were 
captured,  and  the  way  cleared  for  the  further  ad- 
vance of  the  American  forces.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Annie  Thompson,  mother,  62  Huntress  Street, 
Pittsburgh,  Pa. 

THOMPSON,  JOHN  W Corporal 

Deceased.  Company  E,  119th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Beliicourt, 
France,  September  29,  1918.  With  another  soldier, 
Corporal  Thompson  rushed  a  hostile  machine-gun 
which  was  firing  on  his  company,  and  killed  two  of 
the  enemy.  He  then  continued  to  advance  close 
behind  the  barrage  and  displayed  great  bravery  in 
the  attack.  Shortly  before  the  company's  objective 


was  reached  he  was  severely  wounded,  and  has 
since  died  of  his  wounds.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  John 
W.  Thompson,  Sr.,  mother,  Mount  Pleasant,  Tenn. 

THOMPSON,  JOHN  W Private 

Company  H,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Blanc  Mont 
Ridge,  France,  October  4,  1918.  After  locating 
a  machine-gun  nest,  Private  Thompson  destroyed 
one  of  the  guns  and  returned  to  our  lines  with  valu- 
able information  concerning  the  location  of  the  nest. 
Home  address,  Dora  Thompson,  mother,  191  Law- 
rence Street,  Astoria,  Long  Island,  N.  Y. 

THOMPSON,  JOSEPH  H.  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
110th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Apremont,  France,  October  1,  1918. 
Counterattacked  by  two  regiments  of  the  enemy 
Colonel  Thompson  (then  major)  encouraged  his 
battalion  in  the  front  line  by  constantly  braving 
the  hazardous  fire  of  machine-guns  and  artillery. 
His  courage  was  mainly  responsible  for  the  heavy 
repulse  of  the  enemy.  Later  in  the  action  he  rushed 
forward  on  foot,  under  heavy  rifle  and  antitank  fire, 
and  led  tanks  on  enemy  machine-gun  nests  and 
succeeded  in  reducing  these  strongholds.  He  was 
ordered  to/ the  rear  after  being  painfully  wounded 
by  shrapnel.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Violet  E.  S. 
Thompson,  wife,  Patterson  Heights,  Beaver  Falls, 
Pa. 

THOMPSON,  LAWRENCE  E.  .  .  Corporal 
Deceased.  Company  F,  16th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Soissons,  France, 
July  19,  1918.  In  order  to  ascertain  the  location  of 
a  machine-gun  which  was  inflicting  heavy  losses 
upon  his  platoon,  he  unhesitatingly  went  forward 
and  was  killed  in  the  performance  of  this  courageous 
duty.  Next  of  kin,  P.  H.  Thompson,  father,  Box 
14,  Minden,  W.Va. 

THOMPSON,  OREEN  R.  .  First  Lieutenant 
205th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  the  Argonne  Forest,  France,  September 
26,  1918.  In  the  course  of  a  successful  advance,  in 
which  ten  of  the  enemy  had  been  captured,  Lieu- 
tenant Thompson  was  severely  wounded  in  the 
head  by  a  shell  fragment,  but,  after  regaining  con- 
sciousness, he  refused  assistance  and  carefully  trans- 
mitted all  orders  and  information  to  the  second- 
in-command.  Though  he  was  weak  from  loss  of 
blood,  he  went  to  the  rear  unaided,  taking  with  him 
ten  prisoners.  Home  address,  Charles  E.  Thomp- 
son, father,  282  Frederick  Street,  San  Francisco, 
Cal. 

THOMPSON,  ORRIE Sergeant 

Company  C,  126th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  the  woods  north  of  Cierges, 
northeast  of  Chateau-Thierry,  France,  on  August 
1,  1918.  After  his  company  had  entered  the  woods 
north  of  Cierges,  he  and  another  soldier  maneuvered 
around  a  machine-gun,  which  was  causing  many 
casualties  in  the  company,  and  reached  a  shell 
hole  after  crossing  an  open  space  that  was  swept 
by  hostile  fire.  From  here  they  killed  the  crew 
of  the  machine-gun,  captured  the  gun,  and  turned 
it  on  the  enemy.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Elizabeth 
Thompson,  mother,  1020  ^Reed  Avenue,  Kalama- 
zoo,  Mich. 

THOMPSON,  SIMON Private 

Company  F,  9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Medeah,  Ferme,  France, 
October  8,  1918.  Under  intense  machine-gun 
fire  during  a  counterattack  following  a  heavy 
artillery  barrage,  Private  Thompson,  with  another 
soldier,  checked  the  attack  for  a  considerable  dis- 
tance, killing  ten  of  the  enemy,  including  two  offi- 
cers, and  keeping  off  the  hostile  party  with  his  pis- 


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tol  while  loading  his  rifle  with  his  other  hand. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary  M.  Thompson,  wife, 
Libby,  Minn. 

THOMPSON,  WALDO Corporal 

Company  C,  2d  Field  Battalion,  Signal  Corps- 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Exer- 
mont,  France,  October  5,  1918.  Corporal  Thomp- 
son voluntarily  went  forward  in  the  face  of  a  most 
destructive  bombardment,  and  kept  in  repair  the 
telephone  line  connecting  the  infantry  and  artillery, 
thereby  assuring  the  close  co-operation  between 
these  two  elements.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Waldo 
Thompson,  wife,  1108  East  Sixth  Street,  Ana- 
conda, Mont. 

THOMPSON,  WILLIAM  D.  .  .  .  Captain 
2d  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Fleville,  France,  October  4, 
1918.  By  skillfully  employing  his  machine-guns, 
Captain  Thompson  silenced  the  fire  of  hostile  guns, 
which  were  holding  up  the  progress  of  the  infantry. 
He  also  led  an  attack  on  several  nests  with  the  aid 
of  tanks,  and,  when  his  objective  was  reached  and 
his  guns  placed,  he  returned  through  the  heavy 
barrage  and  brought  up  a  platoon  of  infantry 
which  had  been  lost.  He  was  severely  wounded  in 
this  last  exploit.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Kate  Thomp- 
son, mother,  1928  Seventh  Street,  Port  Huron, 
Mich. 

THOMSON,  EDWARD  N.  .  First  Sergeant 
Company  I,  105th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Mount  Kemmel,  Belgium, 
August  31,  1918.  When  the  two  platoons  command- 
ed by  him  met  with  heavy  machine-gun  fire, 
Sergeant  Thomson  placed  his  men  under  cover, 
and  single-handed  went  forward  to  reconnoiter  his 
objective  in  the  face  of  heavy  shell  and  machine- 
gun  fire.  Home  address,  Mrs.  R.  Thomson,  mother, 
617  West  152d  Street,  New  York  City. 

THOMSON,  JAMES  C Private 

Company  C,  104th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bouresches,  France,  July 
20,  1918.  When  wounded  in  the  right  arm  be  re- 
fused to  be  relieved  from  duty  and  continued  the 
operation  of  his  automatic  rifle  with  his  left  hand. 
Later  he  volunteered  to  act  as  runner,  and  contin- 
ued this  duty  until  he  fell  exhausted.  Home  ad- 
dress, James  Thomson,  father,  4  Hollis  Park, 
Cambridge,  Mass. 

THORF,  ABRAHAM  .  .  .  Supply  Sergeant 
Company  B,  361st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Gesnes,  France,  September 
28, 1918.  Sergeant  Thorf,  although  badly  wounded 
crawled  500  meters  under  heavy  shell  fire  to  de- 
liver important  papers  to  his  company  commander. 
Home  address,  Nathan  Levine,  friend,  Rexburg, 
Idaho. 

THORNBURG,  ZEBULON  B.  First  Lieutenant 
118th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Montbrehain,  France,  October  8-16, 
1918.  Although  he  was  severely  wounded  on  Oc- 
tober 8  to  such  an  extent  that  eating  was  impossible 
he  remained  as  second  in  command  until  the  night 
of  October  16,  when  he  was  again  wounded  during 
an  advance  by  his  company.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
A.  B.  Thornburg,  West  Depot  Street,  Concord, 
N.C. 

THORNE,  CHARLES  F.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Deceased.  Battery  C,  147th  Field  Artillery. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Nantil- 
lois,  France,  September  29,  1918.  While  on  duty 
with  his  battery  as  a  lineman,  Private  Thome  saw 
a  soldier  fall  wounded  by  shell  fragments.  Leaving 
his  shelter,  Private  Thome  went  through  concen- 
trated shell  fire  to  the  assistance  of  the  wounded 


soldier  and  in  endeavoring  to  rescue  him  was 
himself  killed  by  the  explosion  of  a  shell.  Next  of 
kin,  Al  Thorne,  father,  Pierre,  S.  Dak. 

THORNGATE,  GEORGE  .  First  Lieutenant 
^  6th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Romagne,  France,  October  14-15,  1918. 
Being  seriously  wounded,  Lieutenant  Thorngate 
displayed  marked  devotion  to  duty  by  refusing  to 
go  to  the  rear  and  remaining  in  command  of  his 
company  until  next  day.  Home  address,  Charles 
W.  Thorngate,  father,  Exeland,  Wis. 

THORNHILL,  WALTER  P.  ...  Corporal 
Company  H,  103d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  St.  Remy,  France, 
September  12,  1918.  Advancing  alone  and  under 
fire,  Corporal  Thornhill  captured  a  machine-gun 
and  eight  prisoners.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Charlotte 
Thornhill,  mother,  North  Vascalboro,  Me. 

THORNLEY,  JAMES  R Corporal 

Company  C,  102d  Infantry.  Wounded  early 
in  the  Seicheprey  engagement  on  the  morning  of 
April  20,  1918.  he  displayed  great  gallantry  and 
devotion  to  duty  in  continuing  to  urge  his  men  to 
defend  their  positions,  aiding  greatly  in  the  de- 
fense of  same  by  climbing  in  a  tree  and  from  there 
shouting  out  directions  as  to  the  enemy's  location. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Ellen  Thornley,  mother, 
626  Birch  Street,  Fall  River,  Mass. 

THORNTON,  JOSEPH Private 

Company  L,  llth  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Thiaucourt,  France,  Sep- 
tember 12,  1918.  By  the  effective  use  of  an  auto- 
matic rifle,  Private  Thornton  advanced  without 
aid  on  the  entrenched  position  of  the  enemy, 
forcing  their  surrender.  Despite  severe  wounds, 
he  continued  to  advance  and  assisted  in  locating 
and  routing  other  machine-gun  nests.  Home  ad- 
dress. Thomas  Thornton,  father,  Glencoe,  Ohio. 

THORNTON,  ROBERT  M.  .  .  .  Corporal 
Company  I,  167th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  northeast  of  Chateau-Thierry, 
France,  July  26,  1918.  After  being  wounded,  he 
remained  in  command  of  his  squad  and  continued 
to  direct  the  fire  of  their  two  automatic  rifles  for 
more  than  two  hours  and  until  he  had  been  wounded 
three  more  times.  Home  address,  George  M. 
Thornton,  father,  Central,  Ala. 

THORSEN,  EDWIN  B.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  127th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ronsheres,  France,  July  3, 
1918.  Wounded  in  the  abdomen  by  a  machine- 
gun  bullet,  he  continued  to  lead  his  men  in  the  ad- 
vance for  100  yards,  till  he  fell  from  loss  of  blood, 
dying  later  from  his  wound.  His  example  was  an 
inspiration  to  his  men.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Bertha 
Thorsen,  mother,  615  Twelfth  Avenue,  West, 
Ashland,  Wis. 

THRALL,  HARRY Private 

Company  E,  125th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Fismes,  France,  August  8, 
1918.  Private  Thrall  was  called  upon  to  carry  a 
message  to  battalion  headquarters.  This  neces- 
sitated his  passing  through  an  intense  artillery 
barrage.  He  was  severely  wounded  in  the  leg  by 
shrapnel.  In  spite  of  his  wound  he  struggled  on, 
refusing  first  aid  until  the  message  was  delivered. 
Home  address,  Mary  Anna  Thrall,  mother,  Allegan, 
Mich. 

THURMAN,  LITTEN  T Sergeant 

Company  H,  119th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt,  France,  Septem- 
ber 29,  1918.  When  all  the  officers  of  his  company 


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had  become  casualties,  he  reorganized  the  com- 
pany, extricated  it  from  a  dangerous  position,  and, 
with  coolness  and  courage,  led  the  command  for- 
ward throughout  the  day.  With  a  few  other  men, 
he  faced  heavy  machine-gun  and  grenade  fire  to 
charge  an  enemy  emplacement.  Home  address, 
Isaac  Thurman,  brother,  Crossville,  Tenn. 

TIBBETS,  FLOY  J Private 

Company  F,  103d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  St.  Remy,  France, 
September  12,  1918.  Although  twice  wounded 
Pnvate  Tibbets  continued  to  direct  the  fire  of  an 
automatic-rifle  squad,  after  which  he  led  them  for- 
ward, engaging  in  a  hand-to-hand  encounter  with 
the  enemy  until  he  dropped  from  loss  of  blood. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  George  C.  Stewart,  sister, 
East  Highlands,  Cal. 

TICKNER,  J Corporal 

Company  I,  9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Soissons,  France,  July  18, 
1918.  After  his  company  commander  had  been 
wounded  and  he  himself  had  been  shot  through  the 
wrist,  Corporal  Tickner  assisted  the  captain  to 
walk  forward  in  the  attack.  During  the  advance 
a  shell  burst  near  by  and  took  off  the  leg  of  his  com- 
pany commander  and  again  wounded  the  corporal 
who,  in  spite  of  his  injuries,  forced  five  Germans  to 
carry  his  captain  more  than  four  kilometers  to  an 
aid  station  thereby  saving  his  life.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Bertha  Tickner,  mother,  308  Leavenworth 
Avenue,  Syracuse,  N.  Y. 

TIERCE,  WILLIAM  A Private 

Company  D,  9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Thiaucourt,  France,  Sep- 
tember 12,  1918.  Private  Tierce  showed  excep- 
tional courage  when  be  left  his  trench  in  order  to 
obtain  a  better  field  of  fire  for  his  automatic  rifle. 
He  operated  the  rifle  to  good  advantage  until  both 
hands  were  broken  and  the  gun  disabled  by  a  shell 
fragment.  Ho  continued  with  his  company  for 
two  days  after  receiving  this  wound.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Alice  Tierce,  mother,  Corona,  Ala. 

TIGNOR,  W.  P Private 

Company  D,  318th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Sommauthe,  France, 
November  4-7,  1918.  Acting  as  a  scout,  Private 
Tignor  repeatedly  went  forward,  and  by  calling 
and  making  noises,  drew  machine-gun  fire  upon 
himself  in  order  to  locate  machine-gun  nests, 
which  were  subsequently  put  out  of  action.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  S.  P.  Tignor,  Old  Church,  Va. 

TILGHMAN,  BENJAMIN  .  .  .  Corporal 
Company  K,  6th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  in  the  Bois  de 
Belleau,  June  6-8,  1918.  Corporal  Tilghman, 
with  Joseph  A.  Garges  and  Howard  Childs,  cor- 
porals, and  Herman  L.  McLeod,  private,  all  of  the 
same  company,  were  prominent  in  the  attack  on 
enemy  machine-gun  positions  in  the  Bois  de  Bel- 
leau on  June  6  and  8,  1918;  were  foremost  in  their 
company  and  at  all  times  acquitted  themselves 
with  such  distinction  that  they  were  an  example 
for  the  remainder  of  their  command.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Elbert  Bruce,  5900  Nina  Place,  St.  Louis,  Mo. 

TILGHMAN,  CHARLES  H.  .  .  .  Captain 
315th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Nantillois,  France,  September  28, 
1918.  After  having  been  wounded  in  the  head  by  a 
piece  of  high  explosive  shell,  which  slightly  frac- 
tured his  skull,  and  rendered  one  eye  useless,  Cap- 
tain Tilghman  insisted  on  remaining  with  his  com- 
mand. Throughout  the  night  of  constant  rain  and 
continual  gas  attacks,  he  encouraged  his  demoral- 


ized troops,  remaining  with  them  until  evacuated 
on  the  following  morning.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Charles  H.  Tilghman,  mother,  Easton,  Md. 

TILLERY,  JAMES  M Sergeant 

Deceased.  Machine  Gun  Company,  117th  In- 
fantry. For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Montbrehain,  France,  October  8, 1918.  On  October 
8,  near  Montbrehain,  although  wounded,  he  took 
charge  of  a  platoon  whose  leader  had  become  a 
casualty,  leading  it  in  the  advance  until  he  received 
another  wound,  which  later  proved  fatal.  Next  of 
kin,  R.  M.  Tillery,  father,  938  North  Central 
Avenue,  Knoxville,  Tenn. 

TILLMAN,  FRED  A.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Aviation  Section,  Signal  Corps.  He  aroused  the 
admiration  of  all  the  French  first-line  infantrymen 
when  making  an  infantry  liaison  west  of  Rheims, 
France,  June  26,  1918.  He  flew  over  the  enemy 
lines  at  an  altitude  of  only  50  meters,  in  spite  of 
violent  machine-gun  and  antiaircraft  fire.  _  Shot 
down  between  the  lines,  with  his  plane  riddled 
with  bullets  and  his  pilot  severely  wounded,  he 
picked  up  his  pilot  in  his  arms  and  carried  him 
through  heavy  fire  more  than  200  meters  to  the 
French  first  lines,  after  he  himself  was  wounded 
in  the  neck.  Home  address,  Congressman  John 
H.  Tillman,  House  of  Representatives,  Washing- 
ton. D.  C. 

TIMBLIN,  ARCHIE  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  F,  131st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Butgneville,  France,  No- 
vember 11,  1918.  Voluntarily  facing  heavy  mach- 
ine-gun fire,  he  advanced  100  yards  ahead  of  our 
lines  to  bring  back  wounded  soldiers.  He  showed 
absolute  disregard  for  personal  danger  in  his  work 
of  rescue.  Home  address,  John  R.  Timblin, 
father,  Black  Duck.  Minn. 

TIMM,  CHARLES Corporal 

Deceased.  Company  G,  102d  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Crepion, 
France,  October  23,  1918.  Corporal  Timm,  with 
the  assistance  of  one  other  soldier,  captured  three 
enemy  machine-guns  and  their  crews  which  had 
held  up  the  advance  of  his  company.  He  was 
later  killed  in  action  in  the  Bois  de  la  Reine. 
Next  of  kin,  F.  O.  E.  Lodge  No.  1996,  Ansonia. 
Conn. 

TIMMERMAN,  LOUIS  F.,  Jr. 


Second  Lieutenant 
Company  K,  6th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  In  the 
Bois  de  Belleau,  on  June  6,  1918,  he  led  his  men  in 
a  bayonet  against  superior  numbers  of  the  enemy 
capturing  two  machine-guns  and  17  prisoners. 
Wounded  in  the  face  by  shrapnel,  he  continued 
to  heroically  perform  his  duties  until  relieved. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Louis  F.  Timmerman,  230 
Central  Avenue,  Leonia,  N.  Y. 


TIMOTHY,  JAMES  S. 


Second  Lieutenant 


Deceased.  Infantry  Reserve  Corps,  attached  to 
U.  S.  M.  C.  Although  weakened  by  gas  poisoning, 
inflicted  while  serving  with  the  French  in  Verdun 
sector,  he  declined  medical  assistance  and  served 
with  heroic  fortitude  with  the  marines.  In  the 
operations  of  June  1-15,  1918,  near  Chateau- 
Thierry,  he  inspired  the  officers  and  men  with 
whom  he  was  in  action  by  his  fearlessness  and 
fortitude  until  instantly  killed  by  a  high-explosive 
shell.  Next  of  kin,  P.  H.  Timothy,  father,  206 
Woodlands,  Nashville,  Tenn. 

TIND ALL,  PHILIP     .     .  First  Lieutenant 

126th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  near 
Gesnes,  northwest  of  Verdun,  France,  October  2, 
1918.  He  was  severely  wounded  in  the  shoulder  by 
a  shell  fragment  at  the  beginning  of  the  advance  on 


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Gesnes,  but  in  spite  of  his  wound  he  continued  to 
lead  his  company  throughout  the  advance.  He 
helped  to  organize  the  ground  against  counter- 
attack and  remained  on  duty  with  his  command 
until  the  next  morning,  when  he  went  to  the  rear 
only  under  vigorous  protest.  Throughout  the  entire 
engagement  this  officer  displayed  the  utnwst  cool- 
ness and  devotion  to  duty  under  the  heaviest  fire. 
Home  address,  William  Tindall,  father,  District 
Building,  Washington,  D.  C. 

TINSLEY,  WILLIAM  E Private 

Company  I,  110th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Apremont,  France,  September 
29,  1918.  During  a  determined  enemy  counter- 
attack Private  |Tinsley  volunteered  with  another 
soldier  to  locate  the  source  of  enemy  fire  which  was 
causing  heavy  casualties  in  his  companies.  Going 
forward  under  fire  and  discovering  seven  of  the 
enemy,  they  opened  fire,  killing  two,  wounding  two, 
and  capturing  a  machine  gun.  Their  courageous 
feat  materially  aided  his  unit  to  continue  the  ad- 
vance. Home  address,  William  S.  Tinsley,  father, 
19  East  Second  Street,  Wichita,  Kan. 

TITTMANN,  HAROLD  H.,  Jr.  .  First  Lieutenant 
Air  Service,  94th  Aero  Squadron,  First  Pursuit 
Group.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Bouresches,  France,  July  1,  1918.  While  on  patrol 
he  encountered  seven  machines.  Despite  numer- 
ical superiority  and  the  enemy  advantage  of  posi- 
tion, he  immediately  attacked.  After  firing  a  few 
rounds  his  guns  became  jammed.  In  the  midst  of 
a  veritable  hail  of  machine-gun  fire  he  repaired 
the  jam  and  resumed  the  attack.  Although  he  was 
severely  wounded,  he  continued  until  the  enemy 
was  forced  to  retire  behind  their  own  lines.  Home 
address,  Harold  H.  Tittmann,  father,  5022  West- 
minster Place,  St.  Louis,  Mo. 

TOBIN,  EDGAR  G.  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
103d  Aero  Squadron.  While  leading  a  patrol  of 
three  machines  in  the  region  of  Vieville,  France, 
July  16, 1918,  he  attacked  an  enemy  formation  of  six 
single  seaters.  He  destroyed  two  himself  and  forced 
down  a  third  out  of  control.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  W.  G.  Tobin,  mother,  511  St.  Mary's  Street, 
San  Antonio,  Texas. 

TOBIN,  RICHARD  J.  .  .  Master  Engineer 
Company  C,  Engineers.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Clery  le  Grand,  France, 
November  1,  2,  and  10,  1918.  On  November  1, 
Master  Engineer  Tobin  reconnoitered  a  destroyed 
bridge  in  advance  of  our  outposts  and  on  Novem- 
ber 2  constructed  a  bridge  at  the  same  point 
while  under  shell  fire.  On  November  10,  he  gave 
valuable  aid  to  wounded  men  in  the  face  of  con- 
tinuous fire.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Margaret  Tobin, 
1222  Harrison  Street,  Kansas  City,  Mo. 

TOBLINI,  ANDY Private 

Company  F,  9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Medeah  Ferme,  France, 
October  3,  1918.  Private  Toblini,  together  with 
four  other  men,  charged  a  machine-gun  nest  con- 
taining three  heavy  machine-guns  and  captured 
the  three  guns  and  20  prisoners.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Maria  Toblini,  mother,  Malcasine,  Italy. 

TODD,  HAROLD  .  .  .  Gunnery  Sergeant 
Deceased.  45th  Company,  5th  Regiment, 
U.  S.  M.  C.  Killed  in  action  at  Chateau-Thierry, 
France,  June  6,  1918.  He  gave  the  supreme  proof 
of  that  extraordinary  heroism  which  will  serve  as 
an  example  to  hitherto  untried  troops.  Next  of 
kin,  Mrs.  Catherine  Todd,  mother,  142  South  Street, 
Detroit,  Mich. 

TOLKEN,  JULIUS  W.     .      .    Second  Lieutenant 
104th  Infantry.     For  extraordinary  heroism  in 


action  near  Bouresches,  France,  July  20,  1918. 
When  the  advance  of  his  platoon  was  checked  by 
enemy  machine-gun  fire  he  crawled  forward  alone  to 
a  position  from  which  he  could  fire  and  killed  three 
of  the  machine-gun  crew,  after  which,  with  his 
platoon,  he  captured  the  gun  and  turned  it  on  the 
foe.  Home  address,  Julius  Toelken,  father,  145 
Union  Street,  Springfield,  Mass. 

TOMANEK,  FRANK  F Private 

Company  I,  353d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  the  Bois  de  Bantheville, 
France,  November  1,  1918.  When  volunteers 
were  called  for  to  maintain  liaison  with  the  assault 
battalion,  during  heavy  counterbarrage  between 
enemy,  Private  Tomanek  volunteered  and  within 
two  hours  successfully  carried  out  four  such  mis- 
sions. Home  address,  Celestyna  Tomanek, 
mother,  Quinten,  Kan. 

TOMLIN,  GILMORE Sergeant 

Company  G,  6th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Reignieville,  France, 
September  12,  1918.  Facing  heavy  machine-gun 
fire,  Sergeant  Tomlin  alone  charged  a  machine- 
gun,  which  was  causing  his  company  many  cas- 
ualties, killed  the  gunner,  and  captured  the  gun. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Daisy  Tomlin,  mother, 
Lynchburg,  Va. 

TOMPKINS,  HARRISON  ....  Sergeant 
Company  F,  305th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  la  Naza,  France, 
October  5,  1918.  In  the  face  of  heavy  machine- 
gun  and  grenade  fire  he  went  forward,  with  three 
other  soldiers,  and  brought  back  five  seriously 
wounded  men  to  a  point  where  they  could  be  given 
first-aid  treatment.  With  utter  disregard  for  his 
personal  safety,  he  displayed  courage,  coolness, 
and  good  judgment  in  effecting  the  rescue.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Mary  Tompkins,  mother,  125  Waver- 
ly  Street,  Yonkers,  N.  Y. 

TONKS,  MARK Private 

Deceased.  Company  M,  7th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  connection  with  military 
operations  against  an  armed  enemy  of  the  United 
States  at  Fossoy,  France,  July  15,  1918.  Next  of 
kin,  Matthew  T.  Tonks,  father,  34  Broadway, 
Meyersdale,  Pa. 

TOPIC,  FRANK  J Private 

Company  K,  357th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bantheville,  France,  Oc- 
tober 23,  1918.  During  the  night  he  made  frequent 
trips  with  wounded  back  through  a  heavily  shelled 
area,  setting  an  example  of  fearlessness  to  his  com- 
rades. The  next  day  in  an  advance,  he  carried  a 
stretcher  with  the  front  wave,  and  when  the  ob- 
jective was  reached,  went  from  shell  hole  to  shell 
hole,  under  intense  enemy  fire,  giving  first  aid  to  the 
wounded  and  carrying  them  to  the  rear.  Home 
address,  Albert  Topic,  437  Goodhue  Street,  St. 
Paul,  Minn. 

TORREY,  NORMAN  L Private 

Battery  C,  101st  Field  Artillery.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  Verdun,  France, 
October  23-27,  1918.  Private  Torrey  acted  as 
runner  for  the  artillery  liaison  officer  and  after  this 
officer  was  returned  wounded,  voluntarily  remained 
for  24  hours,  acting  as  runner  for  the  infantry  and 
constantly  passing  through  the  most  intense 
artillery  and  machine-gun  fire.  Home  address, 
David  C.  Torrey,  father,  Rowley,  Mass. 

TOUSIC,  FRANK  .  Chief  Pharmacist's  Mate 
U.  S.  N.,  attached  to  5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Suippes, 
France,  October  3-7,  1918.  With  no  regard  for  his 
own  safety,  Chief  Pharmacist's  Mate  Tousic 


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labored  unceasingly  in  caring  for  and  evacuating 
the  wounded  under  constant  shell  fire.  His  great 
activity  and  courage  saved  the  lives  of  many  of  his 
comrades.  Home  address,  Julian  Tousic,  father, 
236  West  116th  Street,  New  York  City. 

TOWELL,  JAMES  J.  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  C,  325th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Juvin,  France,  October 
15,  1918.  With  remarkable  bravery  Private 
Towell  carried  an  important  message  through 
heavy  enemy  artillery  and  machine-gun  fire.  Later 
in  the  same  day,  he  again  demonstrated  a  spirit  of 
self-sacrifice  by  going  out  under  heavy  fire  and  bring- 
ing in  a  wounded  comrade.  In  so  doing  he  was 
twice  wounded  by  a  sniper.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Julia  Towell,  mother,  Belfast,  N.  Y. 

TOWNE,  EUGENE  W Sergeant 

Company  K,  105th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Souplet,  France,  Oc- 
tober 18,  1918.  With  two  other  soldiers  Sergeant 
Towne  rushed  forward  into  some  hedges  and 
silenced  three  light  machine  guns  which  were 
hindering  the  advance  by  flanking  fire.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  E.  W.  Towne,  wife,  Thompson,  N.  Y. 

TOWNSEND,  JAMES  B Private 

Medical  Detachment,  328th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  VandiSres, 
France,  September  15,  1918.  Private  Townsend 
left  VandiSres,  went  out  on  the  field,  which  was 
continually  under  shell  fire,  and  collected  and 
brough  into  Vandieres  16  wounded.  He  remained 
with  them  32  hours,  bringing  them  food  and  water, 
adjusting  gas  masks,  and  making  the  wounded 
comfortable  until  all  had  been  evacuated.  Home 
address.  Mrs.  J.  B.  Townsend,  mother,  Troy,  Ala. 

TOWNSEND,  RICHARD  L 

Private  (First  Class) 

U.  S.  Ambulance  Service,  Section  554.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Somme-Py, 
France,  October  2-9,  1918.  Private  Townsend 
drove  an  ambulance  night  and  day  to  an  advanced 
dressing  station  under  heavy  shell  fire.  On  the 
night  of  October  5  he  voluntarily  drove  a  machine 
to  a  place  near  the  lines,  over  a  road  raked  by  ma- 
chine-gun and  shell  fire,  to  evacuate  a  number  of 
wounded  whom  the  litter  bearers  were  unable  to 
bring  in  immediately.  Home  address,  John  W. 
Townsend,  825  Montgomery  Avenue,  Bryn  Mawr, 
Pa. 

TOY,  CHARLES  S.  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  A,  102d  Machine-Gun  Battalion. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  at  Marche- 
ville,  France,  September  26,  1918.  Private  Toy 
remained  with  the  wounded  under  a  sudden 
counterattack  by  the  enemy,  and  with  the  fire  of 
his  rifle  prevented  their  falling  into  the  hands  of 
the  enemy.  Home  address,  Samuel  Toy,  father, 
72  Menthorne  Road,  West  Roxbury,  Mass. 

TRACY,  JAMES  F Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  B,  1st  Engineers.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Exermont, 
France,  October  9,  1918.  Without  waiting  for 
orders,  Sergeant  Tracy  voluntarily  led  a  patrol 
against  an  enemy  machine-gun  which  was  threat- 
ening the  advance  of  our  troops  and  delivering  a 
severe  fire  into  our  ranks.  By  his  skillful  and  cour- 
ageous efforts  the  machine-gun  was  captured.  He 
continued  to  lead  his  men  forward  under  the 
severe  artillery  and  machine-gun  fire  until  he  was 
killed.  Next  of  kin,  James  Tracy,  father,  1721 
Braddish  Avenue,  Baltimore,  Md. 

TRACER,  JOHN  W.     .      .       Second  Lieutenant 
124th    Machine   Gun   Battalion.     For  extraor- 
dinary heroism  in  action  near  Consenvoye,  France, 


October  8,  1918.  Upon  their  own  initiative, 
Lieutenant  Trager,  who  was  on  duty  as  trans- 
portation officer,  and  another  officer,  crossed  the 
Meuse  River  to  reconnoiter  a  supply  route.  They 
were  fired  on  by  two  enemy  machine-guns,  but  dis- 
regarding the  heavy  machine-gun  and  shell  fire 
they  advanced  on  the  enemy  positions  and  captured 
the  two  machine  guns,  together  with  31  Austnan 
prisoners.  Home  address,  William  Tragerr  father, 
300  Atlantic  Avenue,  Peoria,  111. 

TRAVERS,  HUGH  P.,  Jr Private 

Company  E,  38th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Mezy,  France,  July  15, 
1918.  Early  on  the  morning  of  July  15,  Private 
Travera  was  wounded  while  the  Germans  were  at- 
tempting to  force  a  passage  of  the  Marne,  but  re- 
mained at  his  post.  Later  in  the  day  he  was  again 
wounded,  but  refused  to  leave  and  continued  on 
duty  until  the  engagement  was  over.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Bridget  Trayers,  mother,  308  West 
138th  Street,  New  York  City. 

TRAVERS,  PATRICK Corporal 

Company  H,  165th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Sedan,  France,  November 
6,  1918.  Without  assistance,  Corporal  Travers 
advanced  on  an  enemy's  sniper's  post  and  success- 
fully made  prisoners  of  the  entire  crew,  which  in- 
cluded one  officer,  only  being  able  to  take  the  latter 
after  a  brief  struggle.  His  action  prevented  a 
flanking  fire  on  his  platoon  and  aided  greatly  in 
their  rapid  advance.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Bridget 
O'Brien,  163  Eckford  Street,  Brooklyn,  N.Y. 

TREADWAY,  WOLCOTT  W 

Second  Lieutenant 

Deceased.  26th  Infantry.  By  exceptional 
bravery  near  Soissons,  France,  July  19,  1918,  he 
aroused  the  admiration  of  his  command,  inspired 
his  men  by  his  example,  and  carried  them  forward 
in  the  face  of  heavy  fire  to  their  objective  before 
he  fell,  mortally  wounded.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs. 
Wolcott  W.  Treadway,  wife,  South  Lancaster, 
Mass. 

TREKAUSKAS,  TONY  A.  ...  Sergeant 
Company  E,  16th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Soissons,  France,  July  20, 
1918.  Although  severely  wounded  in  the  leg  by 
machine-gun  fire,  he  refused  to  go  to  the  rear, 
bandaged  his  own  wound,  and  advanced  with  his 
platoon  until  its  final  objective  was  reached. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary  Trekauskas,  mother, 
1416  Freeman  Avenue,  Cincinnati,  Ohio. 

TRESTRAIL,  FREDERICK  J.     .      .      . 

First  Lieutenant 

Deceased.  113th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  north  of  Verdun,  France,  Oc- 
tober 11,  1918.  When  the  advance  of  his  company 
was  checked  by  terrific  enfilading  fire  from  machine- 
guns,  Lieutenant  Trestrail  halted  his  men  and  with 
great  coolness  ascended  a  hill  to  ascertain  the  lo- 
cation of  the  enemy  machine-gun  nests.  He  had 
barely  reached  the  top  of  the  hill  when  he  was 
killed  by  an  exploding  shell.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs. 
Harry  J.  Ralph,  mother,  152  Virginia  Avenue, 
Jersey  City,  N.  J. 

TREW,  RALPH  T Sergeant 

Company  K,  145th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Heurne,  Belgium,  November. 
4,  1918.  Volunteering  to  construct  a  footbridge 
across  the  Scheldt  River,  Sergeant  Trew  crossed 
the  stream  in  plain  view  of  the  enemy,  under 
violent  machine-gun  fire,  and,  after  the  bridge 
had  been  completed,  returned  and  led  the  first 
detachment  of  his  regiment  across.  Home  address, 
Charles  T.  Trew,  father,  1623  Rosewood  Avenue, 
Lakewood,  Ohio. 


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TRIMBLE,  DANA  N Sergeant 

Company  B,  1st  Regiment  Engineers.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  Soissons,  France, 
July  20,  1918.  He  volunteered  and  obtained  the 
consent  of  his  company  commander  to  recover 
wounded  men  from  an  exposed  area  in  front  of  the 
line.  He  went  through  a  violent  bombardment  in 
the  performance  of  this  duty  three  times  and  stop- 
ped only  when  he  had  been  severely  wounded. 
Home  address,  Major  Jeremiah  Campbell,  friend, 
7  Fruit  Street,  Ipswich,  Mass. 

TRIMMER,  LEE Private 

Headquarters  Company,  16th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Villers  devant 
Mouson,  France,  November  7,  1918.  After  being 
relieved  from  duty  as  a  cart  driver  at  his  own 
request,  Private  Trimmer  volunteered  and  made 
individual  patrols.  He  located  two  machine-guns 
by  exposing  himself  and  drawing  their  fire.  His 
exceptional  bravery  resulted  in  the  destruction 
of  a  machine-gun  and  the  dispersion  of  its  crew. 
Home  address,  Found  Trimmer,  cousin,  Rob- 
ertson, Okla. 

TRIPLETT,  NETHANIAL  C.  .  .  Mechanic 
Company  F,  146th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Montfaucon,  France, 
September  27-28,  1918.  Mechanic  Triplett  was  a 
member  of  a  patrol  which  encountered  severe 
hostile  machine-gun  fire.  He  assisted  in  getting 
several  wounded  men  to  cover  and  administered 
first  aid  until  his  supply  of  bandages  was  exhausted. 
Returning  to  company  headquarters  across  a  field 
swept  by  artillery  fire,  he  secured  more  bandages, 
came  back  with  them  to  his  comrades,  and  re- 
sumed his  first  aid  work.  On  the  following  day 
Mechanic  Triplett  again  displayed  exceptional 
courage  under  machine-gun  and  shell  fire  by  carry- 
ing a  wounded  officer  to  safety.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Vivian  Parker  Triplett,  wife,  R.  F.  D.  5, 
Box  51,  Vienna,  111. 

TRIVES,  FRANCIS Captain 

French  Artillery,  Liaison  Officer,  164th  Artillery 
Brigade  Headquarters.  For  extraordinary  heroism 
in  action  near  Haumont,  France,  November  2, 
1918.  Captain  Trives  volunteered  to  accompany 
a  raiding  party  of  the  28th  Division.  On  reaching 
the  German  wire,  the  patrol  became  confused  and 
disorganized.  Realizing  that  the  party  was  in 
great  danger  of  being  caught  in  a  heavy  barrage, 
Captain  Trives  quickly  reorganized  the  patrol, 
working  under  heavy  fire  and  continued  to  lead  the 
raiding  party  until  he  was  seriously  wounded. 

TROUP,  CLARENCE  D Private 

82d  Company,  6th  Marines.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bayonville,  France,  Novem- 
ber 1,  1918.  Private  Troup  volunteered  and  went 
forward  to  reconnoiter  a  ravine  which  was  infested 
with  hostile  machine-gun  and  artillery  positions, 
returning  with  several  prisoners.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Marjorie  A.  Troup,  955  Edgecomb  Place, 
Chicago,  111. 

TROWER,  STALLARD  .  .  First  Sergeant 
Company  I,  16th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Soissons,  France,  July  21, 
1918.  After  all  of  his  officers  had  been  killed  or 
wounded  he  assumed  command  of  the  company, 
and  with  exceptional  bravery  and  courage  kept 
continually  pressing  on  and  engaging  the  enemy. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Mable  Trower,  Parksville, 
Ky. 

TRYON,  JEREMIAH Private 

Company  C,  102d  Infantry.  He  displayed  un- 
usual daring  and  courage  during  the  Seicheprey 
engagement  on  the  morning  of  April  20,  1918, 


when,  under  heavy  artillery  fire,  he  climbed  out  of 
his  trench  in  the  front  line  onto  the  top  and  killed 
a  sniper,  who  was  pouring  a  destructive  fire  into  our 
trenches.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Prudence  W.  Cole, 
aunt,  Center  Brook,  Conn. 

TUBES,  BENJAMIN  T Private 

Deceased.  Company  I,  356th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Pouilly, 
France,  November  10-11,  1918.  Private  Tubbs 
accompanied  Lieutenant  Murphy  and  three  other 
soldiers  in  a  flank  attack  on  three  heavy  machine- 
guns.  Fired  on  directly  at  30  yards,  they  charged 
the  guns,  and  in  the  hand-to-hand  fight  which  fol- 
lowed this  soldier  and  two  of  his  comrades  were 
killed.  Next  of  kin,  Howard  Homer  Tubbs, 
father,  Farmerville,  La. 

TUCKER,  LOUIS  J Private 

Deceased.  Company  K,  102d  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  in  the  Bois  d'Or- 
mont,  France,  October  23-27.  Private  Tucker 
bravely  volunteered  to  carry  an  important  mes- 
sage to  the  battalion  commander  at  a  critical 
juncture,  and,  in  attempting  to  pass  through  a 
terrific  enemy  barrage,  was  instantly  killed  by 
shell  fire.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Sallie  N.  Tucker, 
mother,  1201  Mississippi  Avenue,  Memphis,  Tenn. 

TUCKER,  MARION  C Sergeant 

Company  L,  328th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Sommerance,  France, 
October  14,  1918.  While  being  carried  unconscious 
to  a  dressing  station,  after  having  been  wounded, 
Sergeant  Tucker  regained  consciousness,  arose 
from  the  stretcher  and  rejoined  his  company, 
Shortly  after  a  gas  shell  exploded  in  a  dugout 
where  he  and  other  men  were  taking  cover.  Al- 
though badly  gassed,  he  again  refused  evacuation, 
remaining  on  duty  with  the  company  until  it  was 
relieved  16  days  later.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Marion 
C.  Tucker,  wife,  Moultrie,  Ga. 

TUCKER,  ROYAL  K.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Chaplain,  105th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  east  of  Ronssoy,  France,  Sep- 
tember 29,  1918.  During  the  operations  against 
the  Hindenburg  line  he  displayed  remarkable  de- 
votion to  duty  and  courage  in  caring  for  the  wound- 
ed under  heavy  shell  and  machine-gun  fire.  The 
splendid  example  set  by  this  officer  was  an  inspira- 
tion of  the  combat  troops.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Juliet  L.  Tucker,  207  South  Dearborn  Street, 
Mobile,  Ala. 

TUDURY,  HENRY Private 

Company  C,  12th  Machine  Gun  Battalion. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Cour- 
shamps,  France,  July  18-20,  1918.  Engaged  as 
runner,  Private  Tudbury  made  repeated  trips 
through  intense  shelling  and  machine-gun  fire. 
On  July  18  he  was  gassed,  but  bravely  continued 
with  his  heroic  work  until  he  fell  exhausted  on  the 
20th.  Home  address,  Peter  Tudbury,  father,  Bay 
Street,  Louis,  Miss. 

TUFTIN,  CARL Private 

Company  D,  318th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Sommauthe,  Prance, 
November  4-5,  1918.  Private  Tuftin  volunteered 
for  dangerous  outpost  service  within  the  enemy 
line.  He  worked  his  way  behind  enemy  machine- 
guns,  was  wounded,  but  refused  to  leave  his  post, 
and,  by  the  skillful  use  of  his  automatic  rifle,  as- 
sisted in  driving  the  enemy  from  their  entrenched 
positions.  Private  Tuftin  refused  to  leave  his  post, 
until  the  battalion  was  relieved.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Gena  Tuftin,  wife,  Route  2,  Box  85, 
Clayton  Wis. 


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TUNE,  HORACE  R.  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
60th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Clery-le-Grand,  France,  November  1, 
November  6  and  November  10, 1918.  On  the  morn- 
ing of  November  1,  Lieutenant  Tune  personally 
led  an  attack  against  an  enemy  machine-gun  nest, 
killing  one  of  the  enemy,  wounding  one,  and  taking 
four  prisoners.  On  November  6,  he  went  far  in  ad- 
vance of  his  company,  and  with  two  other  men, 
killed  a  sniper  in  a  building  in  the  village  of  Mar- 
vaux.  On  November  10,  he  led  the  remnants  of  his 
company  in  clearing  the  Bois-de-Juvigny  of  enemy 
detachments.  In  this  action,  Lieutenant  Tune 
killed  one  of  the  enemy  with  a  rifle  and  assisted  in 
the  capture  of  five  prisoners.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Mollie  Tune,  Shelbyville,  Tenn. 


TUKEY,  ALLEN  A. 


Second  Lieutenant 


28th  Infantry.  During  the  engagement  near 
Soissons,  France,  July  18  and  19,  1918,  the  leader- 
ship of  his  platoon  was  exceptionally  distinctive 
by  reason  of  his  courage,  initiative,  and  presence 
of  mind.  While  advancing  on  the  second  day  of 
the  attack  he  was  wounded,  but  continued  with  his 
command  until  he  had  given  complete  instructions 
to  his  platoon  sergeant  and  notified  his  company 
commander  of  the  disposition  of  his  guns,  after 
which  he  was  compelled  to  yield  command  because 
of  weakness  from  his  injuries.  Home  address,  A. 
P.  Tukey,  3126  Chicago  Street,  Omaha,  Neb. 

TURANO,  JOHN Private 

Deceased.  Infantry.  Attempting  to  bring  to 
shelter  his  captain,  who  was  lying  wounded  and 
exposed  to  fire,  near  Vaux,  France,  July  1,  1918,  he 
was  himself  killed,  thereby  sacrificing  his  life  in  an 
effort  to  rescue  his  commanding  officer.  Next  of 
kin,  Santo  Turano,  father,  36  Pierce  Street,  Wes- 
terly, R.  I. 

TURBEVILLE,  WILLIAM  J.     .      .      . 

Private  (First  Class) 

Company  E,  118th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt,  France,  Sep- 
tember 30,  1918.  Private  Tuberville,  a  battalion 
runner,  displayed  exceptional  courage  and  disre- 
gard for  personal  danger  in  making  three  trips 
with  important  messages  through  heavy  enemy 
machine-gun  and  shell  fire.  Home  address,  James 
B.  Turbeville,  father,  Turbeville,  S.  C. 

TURKOPP,  CARL  F Corporal 

308th  Battery,  Trench  Artillery,  158th  Field 
Artillery  Brigade.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Brabant-sur-Muese,  France,  October 
23,  1918.  During  the  offensive  operations  in  the 
Boissois  Bois,  Corporal  Turkopp,  although  wounded 
by  shell  fire  and  knocked  down  by  concussion,  re- 
turned to  his  gun  and  continued  to  fire.  So  great 
was  his  exhaustion,  that  it  was  necessary  for  him  to 
be  supported  while  doing  his  work.  Next  of  kin, 
Mrs.  Francis  Turkopp,  wife,  121st  and  Chestnut 
Streets,  Lancaster,  Ohio. 

TURLEY,  CLARENCE  L.  .  .  1  .  Corporal 
Company  I,  128th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Juvigny,  north  of  Soissons, 
France,  August  30,  1918.  In  attack  by  his  com- 
pany Corporal  Turley  gave  proof  of  unusual  gal- 
lantry and  courage  by  fearlessly  going  out  under 
heavy  machine-gun  and  artillery  fire  to  give  aid 
and  carry  back  the  wounded.  He  was  himself 
seriously  wounded  while  engaged  in  this  work. 
Home  address,  Joseph  H.  Turley,  father,  Grand- 
wies,  Wash. 

TURNER,  BEN  E.       .     .     .      First  Lieutenant 

112th  Infantry.     For  extraordinary  heroism  in 

action    at    Fismette,    France,    August    27,    1918. 

When  the  enemy  attack  preceded  by  very  heavy 


barrage,  had  broken  through  and  forced  a  retire- 
ment over  the  Vesle,  Lieutenant  Turner,  himself 
wounded  and  under  enemy  fire  from  front  and  flanks 
directed  the  retirement  of  his  men,  while  he  alone 
covered  their  withdrawal  over  the  river  with  an 
automatic  rifle,  crossing  after  the  last  man  was 
safely  over.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Lucy  Turner, 
mother,  Kahoka,  Mo. 

TURNER,  C.  W First  Lieutenant 

Deceased.  308th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Binarville,  France,  October 
6,  1918.  Surrounded  by  enemy  machine-guns 
and  snipers,  and  under  heavy  shell  fire,  Lieutenant 
Turner  refused  to  surrender,  but  held  his  position 
with  extraordinary  heroism  and  total  disregard 
for  his  own  life  until  he  and  all  his  detachment 
were  killed.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Josephine  Turner, 
wife,  New  York  City. 

TURNER,  DENNIS  C Captain 

30th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Mezy,  France,  July  15,  1918.  Although 
completely  surrounded  and  his  ammunition  ex- 
hausted, Captain  (then  lieutenant)  Turner  refused 
to  surrender.  Assembling  his  platoon  of  about  18 
men,  he  made  a  dash  for  our  lines,  through  the  en- 
emy's machine-gun  and  rifle  fire,  and  by  taking 
advantage  of  all  available  cover  and  grenades  and 
ammunition,  found  on  the  way,  succeeded  in  join- 
ing our  troops.  Home  address,  Mrs.  E.  F.  Turner, 
Shelby,  N.  C. 

TURNER,  HENRY  D Sergeant 

Company  B,  10th  Machine  Gun  Battalion. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Le 
Vallee,  France,  July  23;  near  St.  Thibaut,  France, 
August  9,  1918.  near  the  Bois  de  Septsaiges, 
France,  September  29,  1918,  and  near  the  Bois  de 
Fays,  France,  October  6,  1918.  Sergeant  Turner, 
a  runner,  repeatedly  went  out  under  shell  and  ma- 
chine-gun fire  to  maintain  liaison  between  units, 
frequently  volunteering  for  especially  hazardous 
missions.  After  other  runners  had  been  killed,  he 
rendered  valuable  service  by  repeatedly  crossing 
dangerous  areas  in  order  to  maintain  communi- 
cations. Home  address,  Mrs.  Margaret  F.  Turner, 
mother,  R.  F.  D.  3,  Fairfield,  111. 

TURNER,  JAMES  A.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  318th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Buzancy,  France,  November 
2-3,  1918.  After  having  been  severely  wounded 
during  the  night  of  November  2,  1918,  he  continued 
in  command  of  his  company.  Despite  his  wound, 
he  led  his  company  in  the  attack  the  following  day, 
when  he  was  killed  by  an  enemy  shell.  He  set  an 
example  of  fearlessness  and  bravery  to  his  men. 
Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  James  A.  Turner,  wife,  1711 
East  Seventy-second  Street,  Chicago,  111. 

TURNER,  JOE  W Sergeant 

Company  D,  118th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Vaux  Andigny,  France, 
October  11,  1918.  Sergeant  Turner  volunteered 
and  carried  an  automatic  rifle  to  an  advantageous 
position  far  in  advance  of  his  own  line,  and  main- 
tained an  effective  fire  on  the  enemy  until  his  gun 
was  put  out  of  action  and  he  was  wounded  in  both 
hands  and  forced  to  retire.  Before  going  to  the  rear 
he  gave  full  and  valuable  information  regarding 
the  enemy's  position  to  his  officers.  Home  address, 
W.  H.  Turner,  father,  Enoree,  S.  C. 

TURNER,  OTIS   E Private 

Company  M,  117th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Busigny,  France,  October 
18,  1918.  When  his  platoon  was  held  up  by»an 
enemy  machine-gun  post,  Private  Turner,  with 
another  soldier,  took  their  automatic  rifle,  rushed 


HEROES  ALL 


50  yards  through  intense  fire,  skillfully  placed  the 
rifle  in  position,  and  opened  fire.  Home  address, 
James  Turner,  father,  Albia,  la. 

TURNER,  RAY  C Private 

101st  Ambulance  Company.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Saulx,  France,  September 
26,  1918.  Under  intense  bombardment  Private 
Turner  volunteered  to  go  forward  with  a  sergeant  to 
rescue  a  number  of  seriously  wounded  soldiers. 
While  they  were  engaged  in  this  heroic  work  Pri- 
vate Turner  was  wounded  and  his  companion 
killed  by  an  exploding  shell.  After  receiving  first 
aid  he  immediately  resumed  his  duties  and  remained 
at  the  front  until  the  advanced  station  was  closed. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Helen  Coffenberry,  512 
Sheridan  Street,  Danville,  111. 

TURRENTINE,  HERBERT  S.  .  .  Private 
Deceased.  Company  C,  119th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Ypres,  Bel- 
gium, August  31,  1918.  After  his  platoon  sergeant 
and  a  corporal  had  been  shot  while  firing  an  auto- 
matic rifle,  Private  Turrentine  ran  forward  across 
an  open  space  and  picked  up  the  gun,  but  was  in- 
stantly killed  by  sniper  fire  while  attempting  to  get 
the  automatic  gun  back  into  action.  Next  of  kin, 
Mrs.  J.  P.  Shaw,  sister,  R.  F.  D.  3,  Winston- 
Salem  N.  C. 

TURRILL,  JULIUS  S.  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
U.  S.  M.  C.  At  Bois  de  Belleau  on  June  6,  1918, 
he  displayed  extraordinary  heroism  when,  in  lead- 
ing his  men  to  the  attack,  he  constantly  exposed 
himself  to  danger,  ever  setting  a  splendid  example 
to  his  men.  Home  address,  Mrs.  J.  S.  Turrill, 
wife,  56  Charlesgate,  East  Boston,  Mass. 

TUTTLE,  MELLEN  F Private 

Company  B,  103d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  on  Hill  190,  near  Chateau- 
Thierry,  France,  July  20,  1918.  When  all  of  the 
men  of  the  automatic-rifle  team  of  which  he  was  a 
member  had  been  wounded,  he  voluntarily  ad- 
vanced alone,  attacked  a  number  of  enemy  machine- 
gun  nests  which  were  holding  up  the  advance,  and 
forced  the  enemy  to  retreat,  thereby  making  pos- 
sible the  continued  forward  movement  of  his  de- 
tachment. Home  address,  W.  C.  Tuttle,  Intervale, 
Me. 

TVETEN,  HANS  L Private 

Company  K,  362d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Gesnes,  France,  September 
29,  1918.  When  his  company  was  under  fire  from 
two  German  machine-guns,  Private  Tveten  crept 
forward  alone  and  put  the  guns  out  of  action  with 
rifle  grenades,  capturing  single  handed  four  Ger- 
mans and  both  machine  guns.  Home  address, 
Olaf  Larsen  Tveten,  brother,  Manfred,  N.  Dak. 

TWIFORD,  ELWOOD Private 

Company  A,  119th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt,  France,  Septem- 
ber 29,  1918.  Having  become  separated  from  the 
remainder  of  his  squad  in  a  heavy  fog,  and,  being 
surrounded  by  several  enemy  machine-gunners, 
Private  Twiford  set  up  his  automatic  rifle  and  with- 
in a  few  minutes  killed  or  captured  all  of  the  enemy 
near  him.  Home  address,  W.  J.  Twiford,  father, 
East  Laje,  N.  C. 

TWISS,  JULIUS  I Sergeant 

Headquarters  Company,  102d  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  at  Marcheville, 
France,  September  26,  1918.  During  the  counter 
attack  on  Marcheville,  Sergeant  Twiss  became 
separated  from  his  command.  Under  terrific  ar- 
tillery and  machine-gun  fire,  he  voluntarily  gath- 
ered together  a  few  scattered  men  and  organ- 
ized a  point  of  defense,  showing  coolness,  bravery, 


and  judgment  which  materially  assisted  in  the  sue" 
cess  of  the  counter  attack.  Home  address,  Mrs- 
George  L.  Twiss,  mother,  27  Whitmore  Street, 
Hartford,  Conn. 

ULRICH,  WILLIAM  .  .  .  Sergeant  Major 
2d  Battalion,  6th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Thiacourt, 
France,  September  15,  1918.  Accompanied  by 
three  other  soldiers  Sergeant  Major  Ulrich  fearless- 
ly charged  into  the  enemy's  lines  through  intense 
machine-gun  fire  in  pursuit  of  a  party  of  Germans, 
and  returned  with  51  prisoners.  Home  address, 
David  F.  Winkelman,  uncle,  453  Fourth  Avenue, 
Troy,  N.Y. 

UNDERWOOD,  DAVID  H.     . 

.      .      .      .  Private  (First  Class) 

Company  B,  126tb  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Fismes,  France,  August 
6,  1918.  With  exceptional  courage  Private  Un- 
derwood went  out  under  heavy  fire  from  enemy 
machine-guns  and  snipers  and  rescued  a  wounded 
runner  who  had  strayed  into  the  enemy's  lines  by 
mistake.  Home  address,  Cyrus  J.  Underwood, 
father,  Ridgeway,  Mich. 

UPTON,  LA  ROYS Colonel 

9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Soissons,  France,  July  18-19,  1918.  His 
regiment  having  suffered  heavy  casualties  in  its 
first  attack  on  July  18,  1918,  and  he  having  received 
orders  to  attack  a  second  time,  Colonel  Upton  re- 
formed his  command  and  conducted  the  second 
attack  in  person,  until  stopped  by  darkness.  His 
line  being  broken  by  a  gap  in  its  center,  all  of  his 
battalion  commanders  being  killed  or  wounded, 
and  all  of  his  reserves  being  in  the  thinly  held  line, 
he  established  his  command  post  on  the  extreme 
front  at  the  right  of  the  gap  and  remained  there  for 
24  hours  under  steady  and  intense  artillery  bom- 
bardment and  machine-gun  fire,  holding  his  posi- 
tion until  his  regiment  was  relieved.  His  presence 
and  his  example  of  fearlessness  inspired  his  weak- 
ened line  thus  to  guard  the  unprotected  flank  of  the 
whole  advance  and  beat  off  a  violent  counter- 
attack. Home  address,  Mrs.  L.  S.  Upton,  Haver- 
ford  Court,  Haverford,  Pa. 

UPTON.  THOMAS  A Corporal 

Deceased.  Company  B.  104th  Infantry.  J  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Belleau,  France, 
July  21,  1918.  Corporal  Upton  voluntarily 
crossed  a  zone  swept  by  machine-gun  and  shell 
fire  to  aid  wounded  soldiers  and  was  killed.  Next 
of  kin,  Mrs.  T.  P.  McDonald,  99  Udell  Auenue, 
Beverly,  Mass. 

URSPRUNG,  RUDULPH  S.  .  First  Lieutenant 
145th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Eyne,  Belgium,  November  1,  1918. 
Seeing  a  wounded  soldier  lying  150  yards  in  front 
of  the  line,  after  his  company  had  withdrawn  to  a 
more  secure  position,  Lieutenant  Ursprung  crawled 
through  heavy  fire  and  administered  first  aid  to 
him.  He  then  picked  up  the  wounded  man,  car- 
ried him  across  the  open,  wading  a  canal  through 
water  waist  deep,  and  succeeded  in  taking  him  to  a 
place  of  safety.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Rudolph  8. 
Ursprung,  wife,  East  Road.  Berea,  Ohio. 

USAC,  JOSEPH  .  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  A,  308th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Binarville,  France,  Septem- 
ber 27,  1918.  Returning  to  the  line  after  being 
wounded  by  a  hand  grenade  the  previous  day, 
Private  Usac  persistently  requested  to  be  allowed 
to  assist  stretcher  bearers  in  the  removal  of  the 
wounded.  While  performing  this  heroic  mission, 
constantly  subjected  to  treacherous  machine-gun 


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and  artillery  fire,  he  was  again  wounded.  Home  ad- 
dress, Miss  Anna  Usac,  150  Meeker  Street,  Brook- 
lyn, N.Y. 

VACARISAS,  JOSEPH  ....  Brigadier 
19th  Battery,  70th  Regiment,  French  Army. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Merta- 
willer,  Alsace,  September  1,  1918.  During  an 
unusually  heavy  enemy  bombardment  of  the  rail- 
road station,  Brigadier  Vacarisas  entered  the  area 
and  assisted  the  train  crew  in  removing  to  safety 
nine  carloads  of  ammunition.  The  mission  was  ac- 
complished despite  the  fact  that  the  firing  had 
damaged  the  track  and  had  scattered  branches  of 
trees  over  the  route. 

VAIL.  ROBERT  M Major 

108th  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For  extraordi- 
nary heroism  in  action  near  Villette,  France,  Sep- 
tember 5,  1918.  During  the  crossing  of  the  Vesle 
River  Major  Vail  expedited  the  construction  of 
bridges  by  his  advice  and  assistance.  He  person- 
ally cut  a  passageway  through  enemy  barbed  wire 
along  the  river  and  then  led  his  troops  through  this 
opening.  When  the  officers  of  a  supporting  in- 
fantry company  had  been  killed  and  the  men  were 
falling  back  in  confusion.  Major  Vail  kept  his  for- 
ces intact  1,200  yards  in  front  of  any  infantry 
support,  holding  the  position  until  reinforced  by 
an  infantry  unit.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Helene  H. 
Vail,  wife,  1205  Marion  Street,  Scranton,  Pa. 

VAIL,  WILLIAM  H.  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Pilot,  Air  Service,  95th  Aero  Squadron.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  at  Stenay,  France, 
November  6,  1918.  Lieutenant  Vail,  while  on 
patrol,  engaged  four  hostile  pursuit  planes  which 
were  about  to  attack  an  accompanying  plane. 
Almost  immediately  he  was  attacked  by  five  more 
enemy  planes,  all  of  which  he  continued  to  fight 
until  he  was  severely  wounded  and  his  plane  dis- 
abled. He  glided  to  the  ground,  abandoning  the 
flight  only  when  his  machine  fell  to  pieces  near  the 
ground.  Home  address,  Mr.  and  Mrs.  F.  E.  Vail, 
father  and  msther,  5919  Washington  Boulevard, 
Chicago,  111. 

VALENTINE,  AARON  P Private 

Company  A,  344th  Machine  Gun  Battalion. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  St. 
Marie  Valley,  France,  September  15,  1918,  a  bar 
is  awarded.  When  his  company  was  held  up  by  a 
German  machine-gun  nest,  located  in  a  tree, 
Private  Valentine  rushed  alone  into  an  exposed  posi- 
tion, set  up  hia  machine  gun,  regardless  of  the  in- 
tense fire  from  the  nest,  killed  the  gunner,  and 
put  the  nest  out  of  action,  thereby  making  the  con- 
tinued advance  of  the  company  possible.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Lora  Valentine,  mother,  Malison, 
Okla. 

VALLELY,  FRANCIS  P Private 

Deceased.  Battery  E,  6th  Field  Artillery.  At 
Coullemell,  France,  on  April  27,  1918,  under  a 
heavy  bombardment,  he  voluntarily  went  to  the 
assistance  of  other  soldiers  who  had  been  buried  in 
a  dugout  by  enemy  shell  fire,  and  was  killed  while 
engaged  in  this  heroic  action.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs. 
Mary  Grady,  aunt,  Pratt  City,  Ala. 

VALLEY,  ISAAC Corporal 

Company  M,  370th  Infantry.  When  on  July 
22,  1918,  a  hand  grenade  was  dropped  among  a 
group  of  soldiers  in  a  trench  and  when  he  might 
have  saved  himself  by  flight,  he  attempted  to  cover 
it  with  his  foot  and  thereby  protect  his  comrades. 
In  the  performance  of  this  brave  act  he  was  severely 
wounded.  Home  address,  Isaac  Valley,  father, 
517  North  Cherokee  Street,  Gerard,  Kan. 


VALLOIS,  ROBERT Captain 

Observer,  French  Army.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Thiaucourt,  France.  Cap- 
tain Vallois  volunteered  to  fly  with  Major  Lewis 
H.  Brereton  on  an  important  reconnaissance 
mission.  On  account  of  poor  visibility  they  were 
forced  to  fly  at  a  very  low  altitude  and  were  con- 
tinually harassed  by  antiaircraft  fire.  Four  enemy 
monoplanes  (type  Fokker)  attacked  them,  and  dur- 
ing the  combat  which  followed  Captain  Vallois's 
gun  jammed.  After  withdrawing  for  the  purpose 
of  clearing  the  jam  they  again  returned  to  the 
fight,  and,  despite  the  fact  that  he  had  been  pain- 
fully wounded  in  the  face,  Captain  Vallois  succeeded 
in  dispersing  three  of  the  adversaries  and  fought 
off  the  other  while  his  pilot  made  a  landing.  Home 
address  not  given. 

VAN  ALLEN,  CLARENCE  R.  .  .  Private 
Company  L,  372d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bussy  Farm,  France, 
September  28,  1918.  This  soldier,  unassisted, 
rushed  an  enemy  machine-gun,  putting  it  out  of 
action  and  capturing  three  prisoners.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Margaret  Van  Allen,  wife,  20  Green- 
wich Street,  Roxbury,  Mass. 

VAN  AMBURGH,  HUGH  CLIFFORD     .      . 

Corporal 

Headquarters  Company,  2d  Division,  4th  Bri- 
gade, U.  S.  M.  C.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  yierzy,  France,  July  19,  1918.  As  a 
motorcycle  dispatch  rider  he  made  repeated  trips 
along  shell-swept  roads  and  in  a  gassed  area,  before 
and  during  the  capture  of  Vierzy.  When  Vierzy 
was  still  in  German  hands,  he  dismounted  from  his 
motorcycle  in  front  of  the  town,  and  with  great 
coolness  and  disregard  of  personal  safety,  crawled 
into  it  and  brought  back  information  of  great  value 
to  his  brigade  commander.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Roxie  Thurmond,  mother,  R.  F.  D.  2,  Box  209, 
Milwaukee,  Ore. 

VAN  BUREN,  GEORGE  ....  Private 
Company  I,  16th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Fleville,  France,  October  4, 
1918.  Private  Van  Buren  continued  to  advance 
after  being  seriously  wounded  until  he  fainted  from 
exhaustion.  After  recovering  consciousness,  he 
again  joined  his  company  and  assisted  in  repelling 
a  counterattack  in  which  he  received  a  fourth 
wound,  remaining  on  duty  until  he  was  ordered 
evacuated.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Victoria  Van 
Buren.  mother,  Valatie,  N.  Y. 

VAN  DE  GRAFF,  C.  H.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
15th  Field  Artillery.  For  extraordinary  heroism 
in  action  near  Villamontoire,  France,  July  21,  1918. 
On  duty  with  the  infantry  as  liaison  officer, 
Lieutenant  Van  De  Graff  displayed  marked  cour- 
age in  passing  through  an  enemy  artillery  barrage 
several  times,  in  carrying  information  to  his  bat- 
talion commander  and  administering  aid  to 
wounded  men  under  heavy  shell  fire.  Home 
address,  A.  S.  Van  de  Graff,  1305  Greensboro 
Avenue,  Tuacaloosa,  Ala. 

VANDER  VEEN,  THOMAS     .... 

Private  (First  Class) 

Company  C,  llth  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Nantillois, 
France,  October  10-13,  1918.  As  company  liaison 
agent,  be  maintained  continual  contact  between 
his  company  commander  and  the  battalion  Post 
Commander,  repeatedly  exposing  himself  to  ar- 
tillery, machine-gun  and  sniper's  fire  to  deliver 
important  messages.  On  one  occasion  it  was  nec- 
essary for  him  to  pass  through  the  German  and  9ur 
own  barrages,  but  he  accomplished  this  mission 
fearlessly,  showing  marked  personal  bravery. 
Home  address,  Halbe  G.  Vander  Veen,  father, 
Burum,  Province  Friesland,  The  Netherlands. 


HEROES  ALL 


VAN  DUESEN,  ROBERT  R.  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Company  A,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  ac^n  near  St.  Etienne, 
France,  October  4,  1918.  With  bis  platoon  in  a 
very  dangerous  position,  Sergeant  Van  Duesen, 
volunteered  to  carry  a  message  from  his  platoon 
commander  across  a  machine-gun-swept  6eld. 
Having  successfully  accomplished  his  mission  he 
returned,  and  while  directing  his  men  to  shelter, 
he  was  severely  wounded  by  a  machine-gun  bullet. 
Home  address,  Robert  Van  Duesen,  father,  Vine- 
land.  N.  J. 

VAN  DUZER,  EDWIN  T.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  K,  308th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ville  Savoye,  France, 
August  22,  1918.  Private  Van  Duzer  was  a  mem- 
ber of  a  combat-liaison  group  which  was  attacked 
by  liquid  fire.  Although  severely  burned,  he  alone 
charged  the  flame  thrower  and  put  him  out  of 
action,  after  which  he  reassembled  his  men  and 
continued  on  duty  until  relieved.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Eleanor  Van  Duzer,  mother,  232  Fifty-third 
Street,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 

VAN  DYNE,  JOHN  A  ......    Private 

Company  B,  108th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ronssoy,  France,  September 
29,  1918.  Private  Van  Dyne,  a  runner,  displayed 
notable  courage  in  carrying  messages  through 
heavy  artillery  and  machine  gun  fire.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Hattie  Van  Dyne,  mother,  West  Main 
Street,  Waterloo,  N.  Y. 

VAN  GUNDAY,  BEN  .....  Private 
Company  F,  115th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  Consenvoye,  France, 
October  8,  and  Bois  de  Grande  Montagne,  France, 
October  16,  1918.  During  the  entire  action  he 
operated  his  automatic  rifle  with  great  effect 
against  extremely  heavy  odds,  aiding  the  advance 
of  his  platoon,  killing  may  of  the  enemy,  and  as- 
sisting in  tho  capture  of  many  more.  He  repeatedly 
exposed  himself  to  draw  the  enemy  fire  so  that  he 
could  better  operate  his  gun.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Jennie  H.  Van  Gunday,  wife,  Joplin,  Mo. 

VAN  HART,  JOHN  .....  Sergeant 
Company  G,  113th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Molleville  Farm,  France, 
October  10-25,  1918.  Attached  to  the  Battalion 
Scouts,  Sergeant  Van  Hart  repeatedly  went  out 
on  dangerous  patrols,  secured  valuable  information, 
assisted  in  first-aid  work,  carried  litters,  rations, 
and  water,  and  voluntarily  made  numerous  trips 
through  artillery  and  machine-gun  fire  with  im- 
portant messages.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Grace 
Van  Hart,  wife,  612  Elizabeth  Avenue,  Elizabeth, 

VAN  HOY,  JAMES  L  ......     Private 

Company  D,  118th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Vaux  Andigny,  France, 
October  11,  1918.  When  his  company  was  caught 
in  a  barrage,  Private  Van  Hoy  volunteered  and 
carried  a  message  to  battalion  headquarters, 
under  direct  observation  by  the  enemy,  through 
gas  and  terrific  machine-gun  and  shell  fire.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  J.  L.  Van  Hoy,  mother,  Wareshoala, 
S.C. 


VANN,  JOHNC 


First  Lieutenant 


47th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Bazoches,  France,  August  7,  1918. 
Lieutenant  Vann  concealed  the  fact  that  he  was 
wounded  and  led  the  advance  platoon  of  his  com- 
pany to  their  objectives  despite  heavy  losses.  He 
remained  with  his  command,  d'splaying  the  highest 
leadership  and  courage,  until  he  was  wounded  a 
second  time.  Home  address,  Mrs  E.  L.  Murrah, 
mother,  1430  Fourth  Columbus,  Ga. 


VAN  OOSTENBRUGGE,  HORACE  B.     .      . 

Second  Lieutenant 

109th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Villette,  France,  September  6,  1918. 
Being  the  only  officer  with  his  company,  h*>  con- 
tinued in  command  for  30  hours  after  being  severely 
wounded,  constantly  encouraging  his  men  and  set- 
ting an  example  of  coolness  and  heroism.  It  was 
only  after  being  wounded  a  second  time  that  he 
consented  to  be  evacuated.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Horace  B  Van  Oostenbrugge,  wife,  Route  49, 
Schenectady,  N.Y. 

VAN'T  HOF,  BERNARD  .  First  Lieutenant 
168th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  northeast  of  Chateau-Thierry,  France, 
July  28,  1918.  He  directed  his  platoon  so  skill- 
fully in  attack  near  Sergy  and  conducted  himself 
with  such  bravery  and  fearlessness  that  his  men 
captured  six  machine-guns  from  the  Prussian 
Guards  and  took  25  prisoners,  which  guns  were 
then  used  with  effect  in  driving  the  enemy  from 
their  positions.  Home  address,  Kryn  Van't  Hof, 
father,  219  Carroll  Avenue,  Southeast,  Grand 
Rapids  Mich. 

VANVORIS,  HOWARD  S.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  364th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Waeregem,  Belgium, 
October  30-31,  1918  As  battalion  intelligence 
officer,  Lieutenant  Vanvori"  on  the  night  before 
the  engagement  was  tireless  in  his  efforts  to  main- 
tain liaison  on  the  flanks  of  his  battalion.  Next 
day,  against  tho  advice  of  senior  officers,  he  made 
repeated  reconnaissance  of  the  front  lines  in  the 
face  of  heavy  shell  and  machine-gun  fire.  Pene- 
trating beyond  the  infantry  lines  on  one  of  these 
patrols,  this  gallant  officer  was  killed  by  machine- 
gun  fire.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Howard  H.  Vanvoris, 
wife,  care  of  Glacier  Fish  Co..  Tacoma.  Wash. 

VAN  YORK,  VICTOR Private 

Company  K,  165th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Villere-sur-Fere,  France, 
July  28,  1918.  Though  severely  wounded  in  the 
ankle,  he  refused  to  leave  the  field  of  battle,  and 
next  day  made  the  attack  on  the  heights  north  of 
the  River  Ourcq,  remaining  with  his  company 
until  again  wounded.  Home  address,  W.  T.  Van 
York,  22  Wear  Twenty-Ninth  Street,  New  York 
City. 

VARNER,  ANDREW  H  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  D.  119th  Infantry.  For  extraordinaiy 
heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt,  France.  Septem- 
ber 29,  1018.  Seeing  that  a  wounded  companion 
had  been  abandoned  by  stretcher  bearers  because 
of  intense  shelling,  he  took  two  enemy  prisoners, 
and,  going  out  with  them  for  75  yards  through 
heavy  fire,  rescued  the  wounded  soldier.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Jane  Varner,  mother,  Thomasville, 
N.  C. 

VARNEY,  K.  R Captain 

Deceased.  301st  Battalion,  Tank  Corps.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Ronssoy, 
France,  September  29,  1919.  When  a  dense  fog 
and  a  smoke  barrage  had  made  visibility  so  poor 
that  it  was  difficult  to  get  his  tanks  into  action, 
Captain  Varney  personally  led  his  machines  on 
foot  several  hundred  yards  in  advance  of  the  first 
wave  of  infantry,  in  the  face  of  deadly  artillery 
and  machine-fljun  fire.  He  thus  enabled  his  tanks 
to  maintain  their  direction  and  cleared  a  path 
for  the  infantry,  but  in  accomplishing  this  heroic 
task  he  was  killed.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Varney, 
mother,  3232  Laguna  Street,  San  Francisco,  Calif. 

VAUGHN  JOE  H Sergeant 

Company  E,  119th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Mazingheim,  France, 
October  18,  1918.  After  several  others  had  failed 


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in  the  attempt,  he  crossed  ground  swept  by  heavy 
enemy  fire  and  established  liaison  with  the  British 
unit  operating  on  the  flank,  volunteering  for  the 
mission.  Home  address,  John  W.  Vaughn,  father, 
Bon  Aqua,  Tenn. 

VAUGHT,  GLENN Corporal 

Company  A,  129th  Machine  Battalion.  Accom- 
panied by  another  soldier,  Corporal  Vaught  went 
through  heavy  fire  and  by  skillful  maneuvering 
located  and  captured  an  enemy  77-mm  gun,  with 
part  of  its  crew,  which  had  been  checking  the  ad- 
vance of  our  troops.  Home  address,  R.  A.  Vaught, 
father,  Monet,  Mo. 

VEDILAGO,  JOSEPH Corporal 

Deceased.  Company  A,  308th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Binarville, 
France,  September  28,  1918.  Corporal  Vedilago 
crawled  from  his  shelter  to  get  an  automatic  rifle, 
after  the  members  of  the  rifle  team  had  been  killed 
or  wounded,  and,  with  this  weapon,  continued  in 
the  advance  until  he  was  killed  by  shell  fragments. 
Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Grace  Vedilago,  mother,  Lotts 
Lane,  Jamaica,  Long  Island,  N.  Y. 

VEDRAL,  ANTHONY Sergeant 

Company  D,  28th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Verdun,  France,  October 
9,  1918.  Assuming  command  of  the  platoon, 
Sergeant  Vedral  led  it  forward  to  its  objective. 
When  he  arrived  at  the  line,  he  found  that  his 
company  had  been  cut  off  by  the  enemy  barrage. 
He  therefore  consolidated  his  position  with  the 
few  men  he  commanded  and  held  it  for  18  hours 
under  moat  terrific  bombardment.  Home  address, 
Frank  Vedral,  brother,  228  West  115th  Street, 
Chicago,  111. 

VERBEKE,  REMI Private 

Company  D,  118th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt,  France,  Septem- 
ber 26,  1918.  After  receiving  a  painful  wound  in  the 
shoulder  he  delivered  a  message  to  his  company 
headquarters.  He  then  had  his  wound  dressed,  re- 
turned with  another  message,  through  shell  fire 
and  under  direct  observation  of  the  enemy,  and 
reported  for  continuous  duty.  He  later  volun- 
tarily assisted  in  driving  back  a  strong  enemy  pa- 
trol, and  was  severely  wounded  in  the  encounter. 
Home  address,  Emil  Voldoych,  Climax,  Minn. 

VERCOE,  STANLEY Private 

Medical  Detachment,  5th  Machine-Gun  Bat- 
talion. For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Thiaucourt,  France,  September  13,  1918.  In  a 
territory  swept  by  the  direct  fire  of  two  German 
batteries,  Pnvate  Vereoe  displayed  fearlessness 
and  devotion  to  duty  in  giving  first  aid  to  the 
wounded  and  carrying  them  to  a  place  of  safety. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Linda  Vercoe,  mother,  222 
East  Division  Street,  Ishpeming,  Mich. 

VERCRUYSSE,  JOSEPH  ....  Private 
Company  H,  306th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  St.  Juvin,  France,  October  15, 
1918.  He  volunteered  and  carried  a  message  to 
supporting  troops  through  an  intense  barrage,  dis- 
playing courage  and  persistent  devotion  to  duty. 
This  message  was  of  vital  importance  in  connection 
with  the  capture  of  St.  Juvin.  Home  address. 
Joseph  De  Bishop,  friend,  1723  Forty-First  Street, 
Oakland,  Cal. 

VERDIER,  WILLIAM Private 

109th  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For  extraordi- 
nary heroism  in  action  at  Fismes,  France,  August 
12,  1918.  Seeing  a  wounded  soldier  in  an  ambulance 
which  had  broken  down  while  crossing  a  small 
bridge,  in  plain  view  of  the  enemy  and  under 
heavy  artillery  fire,  he  went  to  his  rescue,  and  as- 
sisted by  another  soldier,  carried  out  the  wounded 


man  under  intense  shell  fire  11A  miles  to  a  dressing 
station.  Home  address,  Edward  S.  Verdier, 
father,  Wrightsville,  Pa. 

VER  MEHREN,  HUBERT     .      . 

Sergeant  (First  Class) 

Medical  Detachment,  7th  Engineers.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Brandeville, 
France,  November  8-10,  1918.  On  November  8 
and  November  10,  Sergeant  Ver  Mehren  showed 
utter  disregard  for  his  own  personal  danger  in 
giving  first  aid  to  wounded  and  carrying  them  to  a 
place  of  safety,  under  intense  machine-gun  and 
shell  fire.  Home  address,  Herman  H.  Ver  Mehren, 
father,  2429  Manderson  Street.  Omaha,  Neb. 

VERNAM,  REMINGTON  deB  .  First  Lieutenant 
Pilot,  22d  Aero  Squadron.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Buzancy,  France.  October 
10,  1918.  Successively  attacking  two  enemy  bal- 
loons, which  were  moored  to  their  nests,  Lieutenant 
Vernam  displayed  the  highest  degree  of  daring.  He 
executed  his  task  despite  the  fact  that  several 
enemy  planes  were  above  him,  descending  to  an 
altitude  of  less  than  ten  meters  when  five  miles 
within  the  enemy  lines.  His  well-directed  fire 
caused  both  balloons  to  burst  into  flames.  Address, 
Mrs.  Philip  J.  Ross,  mother,  938  Nicholas  Avenue, 
New  York  City. 

VIAL,  FRANK  A Corporal 

Company  K,  6th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  Al- 
though exposed  to  fire  constantly  from  machine- 
guns  in  the  Bois  de  Belleau,  France,  on  June  8, 
1918,  he  repeatedly  carried  messages  from  one 
post  to  another.  He  particularly  distinguished 
himself  for  bravery  by  voluntarily  passing  through 
a  machine-gun  barrage  to  guide  a  detachment  to 
its  position.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Elizabeth  Vial, 
mother,  Hanover,  Va. 

VIAUD,  LOUIS Lieutenant 

1st  Company,  20th  Infantry,  French  Army.  On 
the  night  of  April  18-19,  1918,  Lieutenant  Viaud 
led  a  French-American  detachment  in  a  raid  with 
the  greatest  coolness  and  bravery,  displaying  leader- 
ship and  resourcefulness.  When  counterattacked 
by  a  strong  German  force  he  maintained  his  ground 
and  repulsed  the  enemy. 

VIBBERT,  EDWARD  T Private 

Deceased.  Company  M,  125th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Sergy, 
northeast  of  Chateau-Thierry,  France,  July  31, 
1918.  When  his  company  was  obliged  to  dig  in 
under  heavy  fire  from  all  arms  within  150  yards 
of  the  main  German  line,  he  was  sent  with  a  mes- 
sage from  the  company  commander  to  the  chief  of  a 
front-line  platoon.  In  endeavoring  to  accomplish 
his  mission  this  soldier  was  mortally  wounded. 
Lying  on  the  ground  he  yelled  "Message,"attracted 
the  attention  of  the  platoon  leader,  and  with  his 
dying  breath  delivered  the  message  he  bore. 
Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Eunice  H.  Vibbert,  mother, 
Box  121,  Corunna,  Mich. 

VIDA,  FRANK  J First  Sergeant 

Company  G,  108th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ronssoy,  France,  September 
29-30,  1918.  After  all  his  company  officers  had 
been  killed  or  wounded  he  took  command,  despite 
the  fact  that  he,  too,  had  been  wounded.  He  suc- 
ceeded in  capturing  part  of  the  Hindenburg  line 
and  holding  it  against  several  strong  counterat- 
tacks, remaining  with  his  company  and  refusing 
to  go  to  the  rear  for  medical  treatment  until  it 
was  relieved.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Anna  Vida, 
mother,  New  York  City. 

VIDMER,  GEORGE Colonel 

306th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Zube,  France,  September  27,  1918,  and 


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St.  Juvin,  France,  October  14,  1918.  By  his  per- 
sonal presence,  example  and  determination  he 
repulsed  strong  counterattacks  and  drove  the 
enemy  from  important  positions  north  of  Zube. 
On  October  14  he  personally  directed  the  attack 
of  his  unit  and  carried  it  forward  to  a  successful 
conclusion  under  heavy  machine-gun,  rifle,  and 
artillery  fire.  Home  address,  Mrs.  George  Vidmer, 
wife,  Wardman  Park  Hotel,  Washington,  D.  C. 

VIERA,  JOE  NICHOLS Private 

78th  Company,  6th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Blanc  Mont, 
France,  October  3,  1918.  After  assisting  in  the 
capture  of  three  machine-gun  nests,  Private  Viera, 
with  another  soldier,  went  into  a  dugout  when  the 
occupants  refused  to  come  out  and  captured  40 
of  the  enemy.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary  P. 
Viera,  mother,  126  Pleasant  Street,  New  Bedford, 
Mass. 

VIEIRA,  HENRY Private 

Company  M,  9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  south  of  Soissons,  France,  July 
18,  1918.  During  the  attack  and  advance  on  July 
18,  1918,  and  after  all  the  runners  had  been  killed 
or  wounded,  Private  Vieria  volunteered  to  carry 
messages  through  heavy  machine-gun  and  shell 
fire.  He  succeeded  in  this  undertaking,  thereby 
keeping  up  vitally  important  communication  with 
regimental  headquarters.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Mary  Smith,  sister,  44  Briggs  Street,  New  Bedford, 
Mass. 

VIERBUCHEN,  WILLIAM  J.  .  .  Sergeant 
Company  H,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  in  the  Bois  de 
Belleau,  France,  June  11,  1918.  Though  he  had 
been  wounded  by  fire  from  an  enemy  machine-gun 
nest,  Sergeant  Vierbuchen  made  a  reconnaissance, 
securing  information  which  was  largely  instrumental 
in  the  successful  capture  of  this  nest  a  few  hours 
later.  Home  address,  Mrs.  M.  Vierbuchen,  mother, 
272  Lafayette  Street,  Newark,  N.  J. 

VIGILETTRE,  MICHAEL  ....  Private 
Deceased.  Company  G,  108th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Ronssoy, 
France,  September  29,  1918.  Private  Vigilettre 
voluntarily  exposed  himself  to  bring  in  wounded 
soldiers  belonging  to  another  organization. 
Throughout  the  engagement  under  constant  rifle 
and  machine-gun  fire,  he  courageously  treated  the 
wounded,  inspiring  the  combat  troops  by  his  ex- 
ample, until  killed  by  a  bursting  shell. 

VILLEPIGUE,  JOHN  C Corporal 

Company  M,  118th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Vaux-Andigny,  France, 
October  15,  1918.  Corporal  Villepigue,  sighting  a 
sniper  located  in  a  shell  hole,  crawled  500  yards  in 
the  face  of  heavy  artillery  and  rifle  fire  and  alone 
killed  four  and  captured  six  of  the  enemy.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  P.  T.  Villepigue,  mother,  1517 
Lyttleton  Street,  Camden,  S.  C. 

VINALL,  EARL  R Private 

Company  B,  103d  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  at  Belleau,  France, 
July  18-24,  1918.  On  duty  as  a  runner,  Private 
Vinall  displayed  marked  courage  in  repeatedly 
passing  through  heavy  machine-gun  and  artillery 
barrages  throughout  five  days  of  action.  Home 
address  Meredith,  N.  H. 

VINCENT,  JAMES  A.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Company  G,  365th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Eclisfontaine,  France, 
September  27,  1918.  Returning  to  the  company 
after  being  treated  for  a  very  severe  wound  in  the 
neck,  he  commanded  his  platoon,  which  had  been 
ordered  to  fall  back  because  of  a  violent  barrage. 


He  volunteered  and  went  forward  to  the  aid  of  two 
enlisted  men  of  his  platoon  who  had  been  seriously 
wounded.  While  performing  this  duty  he  was 
again  wounded  in  the  knee,  but  worked  his  way 
back  to  the  dressing  station,  and  from  there  walked 
a  distance  of  four  kilometers  to  the  field  hospital. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  A.  T.  Vincent,  1415  Farnum 
Street,  Davenport,  la. 

VINIARSKY,  WATZLAW  ....  Private 
Company  G,  9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  south  of  Soissons,  France,  July 
18,  1918.  With  Jerome  Buschman.  sergeant, 
John  Rockwell,  private.  William  F.  Rockwell, 
private  and  Alfred  Shimampwski,  private,  all  of 
the  same  company,  Private  Viniarsky  distinguished 
himself  by  attacking  a  party  of  more  than  60 
Germans  and,  in  an  intense  and  desperate  hand-to- 
hand  fight,  succeeded  in  killing  22,  men  and  captur- 
ing 40  men  and  five  machine-guns.  Home  address, 
Joseph  Viniarsky,  brother,  Glencoe  Pa. 

VINTON,  THOMAS  W.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Company  L,  371st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ardeuil,  France,  September 
29  to  October  1,  1918,  Painfully  wounded  in  the 
hand  at  1 1  a.  m.  and  slightly  wounded  in  the  hip  at 
4  p.  m.,  September  29,  Lieutenant  Vinton  continued 
on  duty  and  ably  commanded  his  platoon  until 
evacuated  on  October  1,  1918.  Home  address, 
T.  O.  Vinton,  in  care  of  Bank  of  Commerce. 
Memphis,  Tenn. 

VIZENOR,  LAWRENCE  A 

Private  (First  Class) 

Company  I,  132d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  the  Bois  de  Fays,  France, 
October  8,  1918.  Private  Vizenor  was  a  member  of 
a  reconnaissance  patrol  which  encountered  such 
intense  fire  from  an  enemy  machine-gun  nest  that 
part  of  the  patrol  was  driven  back.  Despite  the 
heavy  fire,  he  and  another  soldier,  with  an  officer, 
continued  forward  and  secured  the  information  for 
which  they  were  sent.  The  officer  was  mortally 
wounded,  but  Private  Vizenor  and  his  comrade 
silenced  the  machine-gun  nest  by  effective  rifle 
fire,  carried  the  wounded  officer  to  the  rear,  and  re- 
ported their  valuable  information  concerning  the 
enemy's  position.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Lawrence 
A.  Vizenor,  wife,  Richwood,  Minn. 

VOGEL,  ANDREW  F Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  C,  320th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  Ogon, 
France,  October  10,  1918.  Crawling  on  his  hands 
and  knees  from  a  place  of  safety,  Sergeant  Vogel 
went  to  the  aid  of  a  wounded  comrade,  exposed 
to  intense  machine-gun  fire  during  the  entire  ex- 
ploit. He  successfully  accomplished  his  task,  but 
during  a  later  artillery  attack  he  was  instantly 
killed.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Joseph  Kenna,  sister, 
1618  Roland  Street.  Pittsburgh,  Pa. 

VOIGT,  RALPH  L Private 

301st  Battalion,  Tank  Corps.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ribeauville,  France,  October 
17,  1918.  Although  severely  wounded  by  a  shell 
splinter  during  the  attack,  Private  Voigt  continued 
on  duty  without  revealing  his  wound.  During 
a  halt  he  assisted  in  mopping  up  with  the  infantry, 
and  again  took  up  the  advance,  refusing  to  go  to  the 
rear  for  treatment.  When  he  returned  to  the  rally- 
ing point  with  the  crew,  he  was  sent  to  the  hospital. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  L.  Voigt,  wife,  Clinton,  N.  Y. 

VOLK,  JOSEPH  W Private 

Company  B,  312th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Grand-Pre,  France,  October 
22,  1918.  While  engaged  as  runner,  Private  Volk 
carried  messages  to  and  from  advanced  positions, 
and,  although  wounded,  continued  through  the 
whole  afternoon  before  his  wound  was  discovered. 


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Even  then  he  volunteered  to  carry  an  important 
message  to  the  front  lines,  While  directing  his 
company  commander  and  a  number  of  wounded 
through  an  intense  barrage,  he  successfully  forded 
a  river  four  times,  showing,  during  the  entire  oper- 
ations, an  utter  disregard  for  personal  safety. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Elizabeth  Volk,  mother,  495 
Delaware  Avenue,  Kingston,  N.  Y. 

VOLLMER,  FRANK  D Private 

Headquarters  Company,  5th  Marines.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne, 
France,  October  4-6,  1918.  Private  Vollmer,  a 
runner,  displayed  exceptional  courage  in  volunteer- 
ing to  carry  important  messages  over  terrain  con- 
stantly swept  by  machine-gun  and  shell  fire.  Home 
address,  Dora  Vollmer,  mother,  1722  Highland 
Avenue,  Cincinnati,  Ohio. 

VOORHEES,  GEORGE  C Private 

Company  D,  6th  Machine-Gun  Battalion, 
U.  S.  M.  C.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action 
near  Blanc  Mont  and  St.  Etienne,  France,  October 
3-10,  1918.  Private  Voorhees  displayed  remarkable 
devotion  to  duty  in  repeatedly  carrying  important 
messages  through  the  most  violent  artillery  and 
machine-gun  barrages  with  utter  disregard  for 
his  own  safety.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Georgia 
E.  Schaffner,  mother,  Detroit,  Mich. 

VOTAW,  LOUIS  H Corporal 

Company  B,  360th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  the  Bois  Le  Pretre,  France, 
September  12,  1918.  Although  be  was  wounded  in 
the  body  early  in  the  action  and  later  received 
another  wound  in  the  head,  he  continued  at  his 
post  as  squad  leader  until  the  action  was  over  and 
then  went  to  the  rear  only  upon  orders  from  his 
platoon  commander.  Home  address,  Mrs.  J.  E. 
Votaw,  Leggett,  Texas. 

WACKERNIE,  GEORGES  .  .  .  Lieutenant 
54th  Infantry,  French  Army,  attached  to  7th 
U.  S.  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  During  the  opera- 
tions against  the  enemy  at  Chateau-Thierry, 
France,  from  May  31  to  June  4, 1918,  he  constantly 
distinguished  himself  by  his  extraordinary  heroism 
in  voluntarily  going  through  heavy  machine-gun 
fire  in  order  to  secure  and  give  important  informa- 
tion which  could  not  otherwise  be  communicated. 

WADDILL,  EDMUND  C Major 

23d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Chateau-Thierry,  France,  June  6-7  and 
25,  and  near  Soisspns,  France,  July  18,  1918.  Dur- 
ing the  attack  by  his  battalion  near  Chateau-Thierry 
Major  Waddill  displayed  exceptional  bravery  by 
advancing  in  the  open  under  intense  shell  and 
machine-gun  fire,  reorganizing  his  leading  echelons 
and  pressing  the  attack  with  the  utmost  disregard 
for  personal  danger.  On  June  25  he  went  among 
his  troops  during  a  heavy  gas  attack,  disregarding 
his  own  danger,  in  order  to  protect,hismen,  remaining 
in  the  sector  and  refusing  to  be  evacuated  until  he 
had  been  so  badly  burned  by  gas  that  his  face  was 
black.  In  the  Soissons-Rheims  attack  he  again 
displayed  marked  courage  and  leadership  in  per- 
sonally taking  the  lead  with  his  battalion  and  push- 
ing forward  the  attack  until  further  advance  was 
stopped  by  darkness.  Home  address,  Mrs.  B.  F. 
Waddil,  9214  Park  Avenue,  Richmond,  Va. 

WADSWORTH,  LEE  A Sergeant 

Company  H,  167th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Landres-et-St.  Georges, 
France,  October  15,  1918.  He  was  severely 
wounded  in  the  attack  on  the  Cote  de  Chatillon, 
but  he  refused  to  be  evacuated  and  remained  with 
his  platoon  under  heavy  fire,  reorganizing  it  for  the 
counterattack  for  which  the  enemy  were  forming, 
thereby  setting  to  his  men  an  inspiring  example  of 


utter  disregard  for  danger  and  heroism  in  th  e 
face  of  the  enemy.  Home  address,  T.  M.  Wads- 
worth,  father,  Mulberry,  Ala. 

WAGNER,  DONALD  L Sergeant 

314th  Ambulance  Company,  304th  Sanitary 
Train.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Montfaucon,  France,  September  29,  1918.  He 
heard  a  cry  for  help  while  in  a  dugout  haying  his 
own  wounds  dressed.  Although  it  was  during  par- 
ticularly heavy  shell  fire,  he  immediately  went  out- 
side and  carried  the  wounded  man  to  shelter. 
Later  that  day,  when  the  dressing  station  caught 
fire,  he  made  his  way  into  the  burning  dressing 
station  under  heavy  shell  fire  and  secured  surgical 
equipment  necessary  to  save  a  patient's  life.  Home 
address,  John  S.  Wagner,  father,  2514  North  Lib- 
erty Street,  Winston-Salem,  N.  C. 

WAGNER,  FRANCIS  W Sergeant 

Company  C,  308th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Badonvillers,  France,  June 
24,  1918.  Sergeant  Wagner  was  found  badly 
wounded  in  the  neck  and  legs,  crawling  back  to 
bring  up  support  to  his  position.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  E.  Wagner,  mother,  1821  Prospect  Avenue, 
New  York  City. 

WAGNER,  JEROME  E Corporal 

Company  I,  166th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Seicheprey,  France,  Septem- 
ber 12,  1918.  When  concentrated  machine-gun 
fire  was  encountered,  he  maneuvered  his  squad 
to  a  point  near  the  nests,  and,  although  severely 
wounded,  continued  to  direct  his  men  in  silencing 
the  guns.  Home  address,  Nicholas  Wagner,  father, 
Osgood,  Ind. 

WAGNER,  TONY     ......       Private 

Company  M,  9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Jaulny,  France,  September 
12,  1918.  Private  Wagner,  with  three  other  sol- 
diers, volunteered  to  carry  wounded  men  of  other 
companies  from  in  front  of  our  advanced  positions 
and  carried  this  work  on  under  violent  machine- 
gun  fire  while  a  counterattack  was  developing. 
Home  address,  Helen  Watneck,  sister,  1079  Man- 
hattan Avenue,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 

WAHLER,  RICHARD Private 

Company  C,  353d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  Bantheville,  France, 
October  21,  1918.  After  being  severely  wounded 
in  the  hand  and  face,  he  continued  his  duties  as 
stretcher-bearer,  carrying  wounded  from  the  field 
during  the  entire  afternoon  and  evening.  For  seven 
days  thereafter  he  remained  constantly  on  duty 
and  during  the  entire  period  he  worked  under  an 
almost  incessant  rain  of  shells.  Home  address, 
Charles  Wahler,  father,  R.  F.  D.  4,  Leavenworth, 
Kan. 

WAITE,  GEORGE  T.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Deceased.  Headquarters  Company,  Fourth  In- 
fantry. For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Roncheres,  France,  July  28,  1918.  Exposing  him- 
self to  heavy  shell  fire  Private  Waite  kept  in  repair 
the  telephone  wire  to  the  front  line,  succeeding  in 
his  mission  despite  the  fact  that  shell  fire  was  caus- 
ing repeated  breaks  while  he  was  thus  engaged. 
Next  of  kin.  G.  A.  Waite,  father,  Butte,  Neb. 

WAITE,  HOWARD  E.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Sanitary  Detachment,  126th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Juvigny, 
France,  August  31,  1918.  Facing  heavy  enemy 
machine-gun  fire,  he  volunteered  to  go  out  and  ad- 
minister first  aid  to  wounded  soldiers  lying  on  an 
open  field,  saving  the  lives  of  five  men  and  allevia- 
ting the  suffering  of  many  others.  After  dark  he 
continued  his  work  until  all  the  wounded  had  been 


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removed  to  the  rear  and  their  wounds  dressed. 
Home  address.  Mrs.  Thomas  M.  Templeton, 
sister,  292  Tuxedo  Avenue,  Highland  Park,  Mich. 

WAITE,  ROBERT  G.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
7th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Cunel  Woods.  France.  October  11,  1918. 
Although  shot  through  the  arm,  Lieutenant 
Waite,  with  his  company,  charged  a  machine-gun 
nest.  His  attempt  being  unsuccessful,  he  reformed 
his  company  and  again  attacked  this  time  silencing 
the  nest  and  capturing  it.  Home  address,  J.  G. 
Waite,  Atlanta.  Ga. 

WALDEN,  FITZGERALD  .  First  Sergeant 
Company  E,  142d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne,  France,  Oc- 
tober 8,  1918.  After  his  company  commander  had 
been  killed,  Sergeant  Walden  took  command 
of  that  portion  of  the  company  near  him  and, 
reorganizing  the  line  under  heavy  fire,  continued 
the  attack.  He  was  wounded  in  the  bead  shortly 
afterward,  but  he  continued  forward  with  his  men 
and  repulsed  an  enemy  counter-attack.  He  re- 
fused to  be  evacuated  till  nightfall,  when  he  was  no 
longer  able  to  stand.  Home  address,  J.  E.  Walden, 
father,  Mead,  Okla. 

WALDO,  ANTONIO  G.  .  .  First  Sergeant 
Company  C,  310th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  the  Bois  des  Loges,  France, 
November  1-4,  1918.  Taking  command  of  his 
company  after  all  the  officers  had  been  wounded, 
Sergeant  Waldo  displayed  exceptional  courage  and 
leadership  in  holding  an  advanced  position  through- 
out the  night  and  leading  his  men  in  a  successful 
advance  the  next  morning.  In  the  three  following 
days  he  directed  the  operations  of  his  company 
against  enemy  machine-guns  and  by  skillful 
maneuvering  of  patrols  succeeded  in  reducing  the 
hostile  resistance.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Evelyn 
M.  Waldo,  wife,  116  East  Hickory  Street,  Canas- 
tota,  N.  Y. 

WALDROP,  BERGEN  X Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  H.  142d  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne, 
France,  October  8,  1918.  While  leading  his  platoon 
in  an  advance  in  the  face  of  heavy  machine-gun 
and  shell  fire,  Sergeant  Waldrop  was  wounded,  but 
refused  to  go  to  the  rear,  continuing  his  advance 
until  the  objectives  had  been  attained.  Next  of 
kin,  W.  W.  Waldrop,  father,  Duffin,  Texas. 

WALDROOP,  WALTER  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Deceased.  Machine  Gun  Company,  26th  Infan- 
try. For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Verdun,  France,  October  9, 1918.  Private  Waldroop, 
with  an  officer  and  six  other  soldiers,  drove  off  a 
violent  assault  of  50  of  the  enemy  after  a  terrific 
pistol  and  grenade  fight,  thereby  holding  Hill  269, 
which  was  of  the  utmost  tactical  importance.  Dur- 
ing the  fighting  Private  Waldroop  was  killed.  Next 
of  kin,  Mrs.  E.  H.  Waldroop,  mother,  Sylva,  N.  C. 

WALES,  WADE  C.  .  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  A.  13th  Machine  Gun  Battalion. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Cunel, 
France,  October  14,  1918.  Accompanying  another 
soldier,  Private  Wales  left  shelter,  and  went  for- 
ward 100  meters  over  territory  swept  by  shells  and 
machine-gun  fire,  and  carried  a  wounded  man  to 
safety.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Emma  Wales, 
mother,  Weston,  W.  Va. 

WALKER,  CAROL Sergeant 

Company  K,  363d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Waeregham,  Belgium,  Oc- 
tober 31,  1918.  Without  assistance,  and  in  the 
face  of  heavy  fire,  Sergeant  Walker  killed  an  en- 
emy machine-gunner  and  captured  his  machine- 


gun,  which  had  been  pouring  a  deadly  fire  on  our 
forces.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Carrie  Block,  sister, 
311  Mason  Street,  Healdsburg,  Cal. 

WALKER,  EUGENE  P Sergeant 

Company  D,  7th  Engineers.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Verdun,  France,  November 
4,  1918.  When  three  boats  in  a  pontoon  bridge 
across  the  Meuse  River  were  destroyed  by  artillery 
fire,  he  volunteered  and  waded  into  the  river  under 
heavy  shell  fire  and,  by  holding  up  the  deck  until 
new  boats  were  launched  nad  placed  in  position,  al- 
though under  great  physical  strain,  permitted  the 
uninterrupted  crossing  of  the  infantry.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Sally  Walker,  mother,  132  Lindsey 
Street,  Reidsville,  N.  C. 

WALKER,  FRED  L Major 

30th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  the  Marne  River,  France,  July  15,  1918. 
Holding  a  front  of  more  than  4  %  kilometers  along 
the  Marne  River,  Major  Walker  commanded  a 
front-line  battalion,  which  received  the  principal 
shock  of  the  German  attack  on  the  French  Army 
Corps  front,  but  inflicted  great  losses  on  the  enemy 
as  the  latter  crossed  the  river.  Those  who  succeeded 
in  crossing  were  thrown  into  such  confusion  that 
they  were  unable  to  follow  the  barrage ;  and,  through 
the  effective  leadership  of  this  officer,  no  Germans 
remained  in  his  sector  south  of  the  river  at  the  end  of 
the  day's  action.  When  one  platoon  had  been  cut 
off  by  an  entire  enemy  battalion  near  the  river,  he 
sent  other  units  to  its  relief  and  captured  the  entire 
German  battalion,  numbering  200  soldiers  and  5 
officers,  including  the  battalion  commander.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Francis  M.  Walker,  wife,  846  Wilson 
Street,  Columbus,  Ohio. 

WALKER,  HUBBARD  J.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  C,  117th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ypres,  Belgium,  July  24, 
1918.  He  was  on  duty  at  a  detached  automatic- 
rifle  post  heavily  shelled  by  the  enemy.  Two  sol- 
diers were  killed  and  three,  including  himself, 
seriously  wounded.  Though  this  was  his  first  ex- 
perience under  fire,  he  displayed  unhesitating  de- 
votion by  remaining  at  his  post  while,  because  of 
his  wound,  he  could  use  but  one  hand  in  handling 
his  rifle.  Home  address,  Berry  Walker,  Fruitland, 
Tenn. 

WALKER,  JAMES  M.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  K,  328th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Norroy,  France,  September 
15,  1918.  When  his  platoon  had  successfully 
reached  its  objective,  he  was  dispatched  with  a 
message  to  battalion  headquarters,  the  journey 
being  under  intense  fire  for  the  whole  distance.  He 
not  only  delivered  the  message,  but  while  returning 
assisted  many  other  carriers  by  directing  them  to 
their  proper  destinations.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Lydia  Walker,  mother,  Geneva,  Neb. 

WALKER,  JOSEPH Captain 

76th  Field  Artillery.  For  extraordinary  heroism 
in  action  near  Blesmes  Village,  France,  July  15, 
1918.  Making  his  way  from  the  forward  observa- 
tion post  through  an  extremely  heavy  shelling,  he 
delivered  very  important  information  after  tele- 
phone communications  had  been  cut  and  after  he 
had  been  severely  wounded.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Joseph  Walker,  wife,  116  East  Sixty-Third  Street, 
New  York  City. 

WALKER,  WILLIE  J.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Deceased.  Salvage  Squadron  No.  1.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  connection  with  military 
operations  against  an  armed  enemy  near  Bezu  St. 
Germain,  France,  September  7,  1918.  When  fire 
broke  out  in  a  wood  where  a  salvage  detachment 
was  encamped,  seriously  endangering  the  lives  of 
200  men  because  of  its  proximity  to  a  pile  of  sal- 


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vaged  German  high  explosives  155-millimeter  shells, 
he  and  Sergeant  Afton  E.  Wheeler  voluntarily  ran 
to  the  scene  of  the  fire  and  attempted  to  extinguish 
the  flames  fully  aware  of  the  grave  danger  to  them- 
selves. They  fought  the  fire  with  blankets  and 
sticks,  but  the  fire  quickly  spread  to  the  shells. 
Both  men  were  killed  by  the  explosion  which 
followed.  Next  of  kin,  J.  O.  Walker,  brother, 
Half  Creek.  Texas. 

WALL,  EARL  W.     .     .  Second  Lieutenant 

132d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  in  the  Bois  de  Malaumont,  France,  October 
8,  1918.  As  battalion  scout  officer  Lieutenant  Wall 
led  a  patrol  into  the  wood  for  the  purpose  of  securing 
information  of  enemy  units,  in  preparation  for  an 
attack.  Severe  machine-gun  fire  was  encountered 
and  this  officer  was  wounded,  but,  with  two  soldiers, 
he  continued  on  until  he  was  wounded  the  second 
time,  securing  the  desired  information.  Home 
address,  John  Wall,  father,  Marshalltown,  Iowa. 

WALL,  WALTER  W Private 

Company  B,  9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Soissons,  France,  July  18, 
1918.  After  12  hours  of  hard  fighting,  when  Private 
Wall's  platoon  had  gained  its  objective,  the  water 
taken  forward  in  canteens  had  become  exhausted 
and  the  men  were  suffering  from  thirst.  Knowing 
that  the  chances  were  against  anyone  being  able  to 
cross  the  shell-swept  territory  for  water,  the  platoon 
commander  called  for  volunteers.  Private  Wall 
responded,  and,  collecting  the  canteens  of  his  com- 
rades, departed  on  his  precarious  mission.  Several 
hours  later  he  returned,  utterly  exhausted,  but 
bearing  with  him  the  canteens  filled  with  precious 
water.  Other  men  attempting  to  make  similar 
trips  in  the  same  vicinity  were  either  killed  or 
wounded.  Home  address,  C.  C.  Wall,  brother, 
Winlock,  Wash. 

WALLACE,  ANTHONY  M.  .  .  .  Corporal 
Company  E,  60th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Cunel,  France,  October  14, 
1918.  After  his  company  had  been  held  up  by 
terrific  machine-gun  fire,  while  advancing  on  Cunel, 
Corporal  (then  private)  Wallace,  with  another 
soldier,  went  forward  in  the  face  of  the  annihilating 
fire,  and,  by  flanking  the  strong-point,  succeeded  in 
capturing  three  prisoners  and  two  guns.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Anna  Bertha  Wallace,  mother,  16 
Jetland  Place,  Bridgeport,  Conn. 

WALLACE,  FRED  E.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  F,  119th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Souplet,  France,  October 
17-19,  1918.  He  volunteered  and  located  the  right 
flank  of  Company  G  and  the  left  flank  of  Company 
H,  119th  Regiment  under  heavy  machine-gun  fire. 
He  was  wounded  while  on  this  mission,  but  re- 
turned with  the  desired  information.  Home  address 
Mrs.  Maura  B.  Wallace,  mother,  Rood  House,  111. 

WALLACE,  HERBERT  E.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
168th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Maribois  Farm,  north  of  Beney,  France, 
September  16-22,  1918.  On  September  16,  1918, 
under  heavy  artillery  and  machine-gun  fire,  without 
regard  to  his  personal  safety,  he  led  a  raiding  party 
from  our  lines  and  attacked  the  Germans  at  Mari- 
bpis  Farm  and  in  severe  hand-to-hand  fighting  in- 
flicted severe  loss  upon  the  enemy,  captured  numer- 
ous prisoners,  and  obtained  the  information  for 
which  he  was  sent.  On  September  22,  1918,  he 
voluntarily  led  a  second  raiding  party  into  Mari- 
bois Farm,  inflicted  great  loss  upon  the  enemy  in 
hand-to-hand  fighting,  captured  many  prisoners, 
and  obtained  the  desired  information.  Home  ad- 
dress Mrs.  M.  T.  Ingram,  mother,  Hartsville,  S.  C. 

WALLACE,  JAMES  E.,  Jr.     ...        Captain 
Observer,  Aero  Squadron,  1st  Army  Observation 


Group.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  in  the 
region  of  Metz,  France,  September  13,  1918.  While 
on  a  reconnaissance  under  the  most  adverse  weather 
conditions  which  necessitated  penetrating  the  en- 
emy's territory  to  a  depth  of  25  kilometers,  he  was 
attacked  by  five  enemy  planes.  They  destroyed 
one  and  forced  the  other  to  retire.  In  heavy  fire 
from  the  ground  they  continued  on  their  mission 
until  it  was  completed.  Home  address,  Oklahoma 
City,  Okla.  ' 


WALLACE,  JOSEPH  A Corporal 

Company  B.  361st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Gesnes,  France,  October  3, 
1918.  While  his  company  was  under  heavy  shell 
fire  he  voluntarily,  unhesitatingly,  and  repeatedly 
left  his  shelter  under  heavy  shell  fire,  without 
thought  of  personal  danger,  rendered  first  aid, 
and  carried  wounded  comrades  to  a  place  of  safety. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  A.  Mary  Wallace,  mother, 
Battleground,  Wash. 

WALLACE,  WILLIAM  M. .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  E,  120th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Mazinghein,  France,  Octo- 
ber 19, 1918.  With  another  soldier,  Private  Wallace 
volunteered  and  rescued  a  wounded  comrade  from 
an  exposed  position  in  front  of  the  line  after  two 
other  men  had  lost  their  lives  in  attempting  to  do 
so.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary  Wallace,  mother, 
Othello,  N.  C. 

WALLENMAIER,  HERMAN  .  .  .  Private 
Company  D,  16th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  the  Argonne  Forest,  France, 
October  9,  1918.  Although  suffering  painfully 
from  wounds,  he  remained  with  his  company  during 
the  entire  action,  and  then  was  evacuated  only  when 
ordered  to  leave  by  his  commanding  officers,  being 
unable  to  proceed  farther  because  of  the  loss  of 
blood.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Gottlieb  Wallenmaier, 
mother,  Rushtown.  Mich. 

WALLERIUS,  JAMES  J Sergeant 

Company  B,  8th  Gun  Battalion.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  Montfaucon, France, 
October  8, 1918.  When  an  emeny  shell  struck  a  dug- 
out, burying  two  soldiers.  Sergeant  Wallerius,  in 
plain  view  of  the  enemy,  directed  the  work  of  getting 
the  men  out  under  heavy  shell  and  direct  machine- 
gun  fire,  displaying  the  utmost  fearlessness.  This 
soldier  was  in  command  of  his  platoon  for  11  days 
of  action,  leading  his  men  with  marked  ability  and 
conspicuous  bravery.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Margaret  A.  Wells,  sister,  Rotterdam  Junction,  N.  Y. 

WALLIS,  JAMES  E..  Jr Captain 

Air  Service,  Observer,  1st  Army  Observation 
Group.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  in  the 
region  of  Metz,  France,  September  13,  1918.  While 
on  a  reconnoissance  under  the  most  adverse  weather 
conditions,  which  necessitated  flying  at  an  extreme- 
ly low  altitude,  he,  with  his  pilot,  penetrated  the 
enemy's  territory  to  a  depth  of  25  kilometers.  At- 
tacked by  five  enemy  planes,  they  destroyed  one 
and  forced  the  others  to  retire.  In  heavy  fire  from 
the  ground  they  continued  on  their  mission  until 
it  was  completed.  Home  address,  Mrs.  James  A. 
Wallis,  11  Bigelow  Street,  Cambridge,  Mass. 

WALLS,  OKLA  M Private 

Deceased.  101st  Field  Battalion,  Signal  Corps. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  at  Marcheville, 
France,  September  26,  1918.  Preparatory  to  es- 
tablishing telephone  communication  from  the  lead- 
ing elements  to  the  rear,  he  voluntarily  reconnoi- 
tered  an  area  swept  by  heavy  artillery  and  machine- 
gun  fire,  locating  forward  positions  in  which  wires 
could  be  strung.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Ed.  Walls, 
Ringwood,  Okla. 


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WALSH,  FRANK 


Private  (First  Class) 


Company  C,  4th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Mont  St.  Pere,  France, 
July  22,  1918.  After  being  severely  wounded  Pri- 
vate Walsh  continued  to  operate  his  automatic 
rifle  throughout  the  night.  Home  address,  Jerry 
Walsh,  father,  Benkelman,  Neb. 

WALSH,  JAMES Sergeant 

Company  A,  102d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action,  Sergeant  Walsh  displayed  re- 
markable coolness,  courage  and  devotion  to  duty 
under  terrific  shell  and  machine-gun  fire.  When  sur- 
rounded by  the  enemy,  he  organized  men  near  him, 
collected  the  wounded  and  brought  them  to  safety. 
He  was  himself  wounded  but  remained  in  action 
until  his  company  was  relieved  several  hours  later. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  James  Walsh,  Hartford, 
Conn. 

WALSH,  JAMES  G Private 

Company  D,  101st  Engineers.  For  extraordi- 
nary heroism  in  action  in  the  Belleau  Woods,  France, 
July  16-18,  1918.  While  out  on  a  working  party 
and  fired  on  by  the  enemy,  Private  Walsh  cared  for 
the  wounded.  Two  days  later,  when  his  platoon 
was  ordered  to  attack  he  was  the  first  man  over  the 
top.  A  machine-gun  nest  delivering  a  violent  en- 
filading fire  from  the  opposite  side  of  a  railroad  cut 
Private  Walsh  ran  across  the  track  alone  to  put  it 
out  of  action  and  fell  wounded  before  the  gun. 
Home  address,  Daniel  Walsh,  father.  Forest 
Hills.  Mass. 


WALSH,  RICHARD,  J.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Dental  Corps,  303d  Engineers.  For  extraordi- 
nary heroism  in  acti9n  near  Marcg,  France,  October 
18,  1918.  Voluntarily  acting  as  battalion  medical 
officer,  Lieutenant  Walsh,  although  severely  gassed, 
administered  first  aid  to  injured  men  under  heavy 
shell  fire.  He  worked  constantly  until  all  the 
wounded  were  removed  to  places  of  safety.  Home 
address,  F.  P.  Walsh,  father,  232  South  Forty-first 
Street,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

WALSH,  ROBERT  J Corporal 

Company  A,  110th  Machine  Gun  Battalion. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Malles- 
ville  farm,  France,  October  23,  1918.  Corporal 
Walsh  remained  with  a  wounded  comrade,  and 
gave  him  all  possible  aid  under  a  severe  bombard- 
ment of  high  explosive  and  gas  shells.  He  later 
secured  assistance  and  carried  the  wounded  soldier 
to  a  first  aid  station.  Home  address,  E.  C.  Walsh, 
father,  2915  Walbrook  Avenue,  Baltimore,  Md. 

WALSH,  THEODORE Private 

Battery  A,  10th  Field  Artillery.  For  extraordi- 
nary heroism  in  action  near  St.  Eugene,  France, 
July  15,  1918.  Engaged  in  maintaining  liaison  be- 
tween the  artillery  and  the  infantry,  Private  Walsh 
was  wounded  in  the  arm  while  carrying  an  impor- 
ant  message.  He  completed  his  mission,  however, 
before  securing  first-aid  treatment  and  immediately 
afterward  returned  to  duty.  Home  address,  Harry 
P.  Walsh,  brother,  Chicago,  111. 


WALSH,  JOHN  A.     .      . 

Deceased.  Company  E,  302d  Engineers.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Chevidres, 
France,  October  13,  1918.  Accompanied  by  a 
sergeant,  Lieutenant  Walsh  went  in  advance  of  our 
lines  to  reconnoiter  from  locations  for  crossing  the 
River  Aire.  After  being  constantly  exposed  to 
heavy  shell  fire,  they  reached  the  bank  of  the  river, 
where  Lieutenant  Walsh  pushed  farther  on  and  was 
killed  by  machine-gun  and  sniper  fire.  Next  of  kin, 
Mrs.  Mary  Walsh,  mother,  313  East  Eighty-fifth 
Street.  New  York  City. 

WALSH,  MICHAEL  J Captain 

Deceased.  165th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  the  Meuse  River,  France, 
October  14,  1918.  After  being  wounded  in  the  arm 
by  an  enemy  sniper,  Captain  Walsh  refused  to  go 
to  the  rear,  but  continued  with  his  company,  en- 
couraging his  men  by  his  coolness  and  courage.  He 
was  killed  soon  afterwards  in  dislodging  a  sniper,  who 
had  been  inflicting  many  casualties  among  his  men. 
Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Michael  J.  Walsh,  corner  Penn 
and  California  Avenues,  Hempstead,  Long  Island, 
N.  Y. 

WALSH,  PATRICK Sergeant 

Company  I,  18th  Infantry.  He  voluntarily  fol- 
lowed his  company  commander  to  the  first  line 
through  a  severe  barrage,  and  when  the  captain  was 
killed  he  assumed  command  of  a  group  on  his  own 
initiative,  attacked  a  superior  force  of  the  enemy 
and  inflicted  heavy  losses  upon  them.  Home  ad- 
dress, Waterbury,  Conn. 

WALSH,  PRESTON  F.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
372d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Monthois,  France,  September  27  to  Oc- 
tober 7,  1918.  As  regimental  intelligence  officer, 
he  went  each  day  during  the  attack  on  Monthois 
to  reconnoiter  and  secure  direct  information.  On 
September  29  he  penetrated  the  enemy  lines  east 
of  Ardeuil,  discovered  the  location  of  a  machine- 
gun  nest  which  was  holding  up  the  advance,  and 
was  most  daring  in  accomplishing  his  mission. 
Though  he  was  wounded  by  a  machine-gun  bullet, 
he  remained  on  duty.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary 
L.  Walsh,  mother,  New  York  City. 


First  Lieutenant        WALSH,  THOMAS  J. 


Sergeant 

Company  D,  131st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Bray  sur  Somme,  France,  Au- 
gust 17.  1918.  Sergeant  Walsh  volunteered  to  lead 
a  daylight  raid  on  enemy  trenches,  and  was  success- 
ful in  reaching  the  objective,  capturing  machine-gun 
positions  and  prisoners.  Although  he  was  seriously 
wounded,  he  carried  a  wounded  comrade  to  safety 
through  heavy  shell  fire  and  immediately  returned 
to  direct  further  attacks  on  enemy  positions,  re- 
fusing first  aid,  until  he  was  ordered  back  by  his 
commanding  officer.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Thomas 
J.  Walsh,  wife,  7913  Union  Avenue,  Chicago,  111. 

WALSH,  THOMAS  T Corporal 

Company  M,  326th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Juvin,  France,  October 
16,  1918.  Advancing  under  heavy  artillery  and 
incessant  machine-gun  fire  for  a  distance  of  200 
yards,  Corporal  Walsh  rescued  a  wounded  comrade 
and  brought  him  safely  back  to  our  lines.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Anna  Rogers,  grandmother,  Brooklyn, 

WALSTON,  RAY  E Bugler 

Company  M,  361st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Gesnes,  France,  September 
29  to  October  3,  1918.  Without  any  thought  of 
personal  danger,  he  repeatedly  carried  messages 
over  ground  swept  by  shell  and  machine-gun  fire, 
delivering  his  messages  with  the  utmost  prompt- 
ness. Home  address,  Mrs.  Belle  Walston,  mother, 
638  East  Astor  Avenue,  Colville,  Wash. 

WALTER,  HIRAM  F Corporal 

Company  E,  142d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne,  France,  Oc- 
tober 8,  1918.  Corporal  Walter  volunteered  to 
lead  a  patrol  for  the  purpose  of  locating  and  silencing 
an  enemy  machine-gun  nest  which  was  holding  up 
the  advance.  Before  reaching  the  nest  all  his  men 
had  been  killed  or  wounded,  but  Corporal  Walter 
continued  on  alone  to  within  a  short  distance  of  the 
nest,  ascertained  its  position,  and  reported  its  lo- 
cation so  accurately  that  it  was  soon  silenced. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Maggie  Walter,  wife,  R. 
F.  D.  3,  Okmulgee,  Okla. 


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WALTERS,  ARTHUR  L Sergeant 

Company  B,  2d  Ammunition  Train.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  Beaumont,  France, 
November  9,  1918.  Sergeant  Walters  was  in  charge 
of  a  convoy  of  ammunition  trucks  which  was  halted 
in  the  town.  An  enemy  shell  struck  the  train  and 
set  one  of  the  trucks  on  fire.  Although  knocked 
down  by  the  explosion,  Sergeant  Walters  quickly 
recovered  himself  and  moved  his  convoy  to  safety, 
after  which  he  returned  and,  jumping  to  the  wheel 
of  the  blazing  truck,  drove  to  a  place  where  it  no 
longer  endangered  the  lives  of  others,  and  extin- 
guished the  fire,  saving  both  trucks  and  ammunition. 
Home  address,  Harvey  Walters,  father,  Wadena, 
Iowa. 

WALTERS,  JOHN  .  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  K,  115th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Vendun,  France,  October 
10,  1918.  During  an  advance  on  Rechene  Hill, 
Private  Walters,  after  being  shot  twice  in  the  ab- 
domen, captured  a  machine-gun  by  killing  three 
of  the  enemy.  Home  address,  Sidney  Walters, 
brother,  Germantown,  Md. 

WALTERS,  JOHN  B.  F.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Deceased.  Company  F,  167th  Infantry.  While 
a  member  of  a  patrol  in  No  Man's  Land,  in  the 
vicinity  of  Ancreville,  on  the  night  of  May  3-4, 
1918,  he  displayed  great  self-sacrifice  in  refusing  aid 
and  continuing  to  do  his  duty  after  being  mortally 
wounded.  Next  of  kin,  Sam  Walters,  father, 
Golden,  Okla. 

WALTMAN,  EMMETT  W.  .  .  .  Corporal 
Company  F,  4th  Engineers.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  west  of  Fismes,  France,  August 
5,  1918.  He  was  a  member  of  a  small  detachment 
of  engineers  which  went  out  in  advance  of  the  front 
line  of  the  infantry  through  an  enemy  barrage  from 
77-mm.  and  one-pounder  guns  to  construct  a  foot- 
bridge over  the  River  Vesle.  As  soon  as  their  oper- 
ations were  discovered  machine-gun  fire  was  opened 
up  on  them,  but,  undaunted,  the  party  continued 
at  work,  removing  the  German  wire  entanglements 
and  completing  a  bridge  which  was  of  great  value 
in  subsequent  operations.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Ella  Waltman,  mother,  Kellogg,  Idaho. 

WALTON,  CHARLES  WAYNE  .  .  Private 
U.  S.  Ambulance  Service,  Section  635.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Woel,  France, 
October  6,  1918.  He  proceeded  to  a  point  within 
15  meters  of  the  German  line  to  rescue  the  surviving 
member  of  a  small  French  patrol.  He  placed  the 
man  in  his  car  and  was  proceeding  under  fire  when 
his  car  became  disabled.  He  removed  the  wounded 
man  under  a  severe  fire  to  a  place  of  safety.  On  the 
same  day  in  order  to  quickly  evacuate  two  severely 
wounded  men  whose  only  chance  of  recovery  lay 
in  being  promptly  removed  to  a  hospital,  he  went 
fearlessly  through  barrage  on  the  only  road  over 
which  he  could  travel,  bringing  the  wounded  men 
to  a  hospital  alive.  Home  address,  Charles  Walton, 
Woodbury,  N.  J. 

WALTON,  ELMER  A Mechanic 

Company  H,  4th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Mezy,  France,  July  8,  1918. 
Mechanic  Walton  volunteered  and  carried  a  mes- 
sage over  territory  generally  thought  impassable 
during  daylight.  He  accomplished  his  mission  in 
spite  of  having  been  wounded  and  nearly  buried  by 
a  shell  explosion.  Home  address,  Mrs.  John 
Walton,  mother,  424  North  Sixth  Street,  Martins 
Ferry,  Ohio. 

WALTON,  LONZO Private 

Machine  Gun  Company  No.  3,  370th  Infantry. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  at  Rue  Lam- 
cher  and  Point  D'Amy,  France,  November  7-9, 
1918.  When  his  company  had  been  separated 


from  their  food  supply  for  two  days,  Private  Wal- 
ton twice  volunteered,  taking  a  machine-gun  cart, 
and  under  heavy  fire  located  the  kitchen  and 
brought  back  much-needed  food.  Home  address 
Mrs.  Coral  Walton,  mother,  406  East  Cherry 
Street,  Normal,  111. 

WALTON,  ROBERT  Jr.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
328th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  at  Cornay,  France,  October  9-10,  1918. 
After  fighting  for  six  hours,  he  volunteered  to  lead 
16  men  in  a  night  patrol  of  the  town  of  Cornay, 
which  was  held  by  many  enemy  machine-gun  posts. 
The  party  worked  at  clearing  the  town  of  the  en- 
emy from  11  o'clock  at  night  until  next  morning, 
capturing  65  prisoners  and  two  machine-guns. 
With  three  soldiers,  he  entered  an  enemy  dugout 
and  captured  23  prisoners.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Robert  Walton,  mother,  115  Washington  Street, 
Augusta,  Ga. 

WARD,  FRANK  B Private 

Company  K,  357th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  the  Meuse  River,  France, 
November  6,  1918.  When  the  patrol  of  which  he 
was  a  member  had  sustained  severe  casualties,  he 
took  command,  extricated  the  patrol  from  ambush, 
and  exposing  himself  to  intense  enemy  fire,  made 
three  trips  back  and  forward  to  recover  the  dead 
and  wounded.  Home  address,  C.A.  Ward,  Dexter, 
Kan. 

WARD,  FRANK  G Private 

Company  D,  1st  Engineers.  Even  though  his 
normal  duties  were  as  orderly  for  two  officers,1  he 
volunteered  for  action  at  Cantigny,  France,  May 
28,  1918.  successfully  went  into  No  Man's  Land 
and  killed  a  sniper  who  was  inflicting  losses  on  his 
detachment,  carried  messages  through  machine- 
gun  and  artillery  fire,  and,  although  twice  buried 
in  shell  craters,  he  displayed  heroic  bravery,  cool- 
ness, and  fearless  devotion  throughout.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Annie  M.  Ward,  mother,  Wash- 
ington, D.  C. 

WARD,  GEORGE  B Private 

Company  D,  119th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt,  France,  Septem- 
ber 29,  1918.  When  his  company  was  halted  by 
enemy  machine-gun  fire,  Private  Ward  rushed  the 
hostile  position  and  killed  one  gunner  with  his  bay- 
onet. Later  in  the  engagement  he  came  upon  20  of 
the  enemy  in  a  trench.  He  bayonetted  three  of 
these  and  took  the  others  prisoners.  Private  Ward 
was  severely  wounded  in  this  action.  Home  ad- 
dress, Thomas  Ward,  father,  Fayetteville,  N.  C. 

WARD,  GEORGE  BLAIN  ....  Sergeant 
Company  A,  118th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Brancourt,  France,  October 
8,  1918.  Taking  command  of  the  company  after 
all  officers  had  become  casualties,  Sergeant  Ward 
reorganized  it,  and  led  it  under  hostile  shelling  and 
withering  machine-gun  fire,  to  its  objective.  He 
remained  in  command  until  painfully  wounded  on 
the  following  day.  Home  address,  Mrs.  E.  W. 
Ward,  mother,  Brickton,  N.  C. 

WARD,  HARRY  M Corporal 

Company  A,  354th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Barricourt,  France,  Novem- 
ber 1,  1918.  After  his  company  had  reached  its 
objective  and  was  being  subjected  to  severe  fire 
from  an  enemy  machine-gun  nest,  he  led  his  com- 
bat group  of  three  men  and  under  heavy  fire, 
charged  the  enemy  position,  capturing  three  guns 
and  13  prisoners.  Home  address,  Henry  McClain, 
Ward,  father,  Gregory  Landing,  Mo. 

WARD,  JOHN  C First  Lieutenant 

Chaplain,  108th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  east  of  Ronssoy,  France,  Sep- 


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tember  29,  1918.  During  the  operations  against 
the  Hindenburg  line  he  voluntarily  and  at  great 
risk  to  himself  went  forward  under  heavy  shell  and 
machine-gun  fire  to  care  for  the  wounded  and  to 
search  for  the  dead.  Twice  he  was  ordered  off  the 
field  of  battle  by  officers,  being  told  each  time  that 
it  was  sure  death  to  remain.  During  the  entire 
time  his  regiment  was  engaged  he  remained  on  the 
field  under  fire,  displaying  a  fine  example  of  bravery 
and  courage  which  was  an  inspiration  to  all. 
Home  address,  Colton  H.  E.  Ward,  brother,  Erie 
County  Bank,  Buffalo,  N.  Y. 

WARD,  JOHN  M Private 

Medical  Detachment,  314th  Infantry.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  Flabas,  France, 
November  10,  1918.  Under  heavy  machine-gun 
and  artillery  fire,  Private  Ward  waded  through  a 
swamp,  administered  first  aid  to  a  wounded  soldier, 
and  then  carried  the  latter  to  safety.  Home  address, 
George  P.  Ward,  66  Willow  Avenue,  Hoboken,  N.  J. 

WARD,  MAHLON  C Private 

Company  F,  108th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ronssoy,  France,  September 
28,  1918.  During  the  operations  against  the  enemy 
lines  east  of  Ronssoy  he  went  out  under  heavy  shell 
and  machine-gun  fire  and  succeeded  in  bandaging 
and  bringing  back  to  our  line  wounded  soldiers. 
Home  address,  William  H.  Ward,  father,  14  Lawton 
Avenue,  Auburn,  N.  Y. 

WARD,  WILLIAM  H.  .  .  .  First  Sergeant 
Deceased.  Company  M,  108th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Ronssoy, 
France,  September  29,  1918.  Although  severely 
wounded,  Sergeant  Ward  assumed  command  of  his 
company,  after  the  company  commander  had  be- 
come a  casualty,  displaying  great  gallantry  and 
bravery  in  leading  them  into  action.  While  en- 
deavoring to  locate  enemy  machine-gun  nests, 
he  was  killed.  Next  of  kin,  W.  H.  Ward,  father, 
14  Lawton  Avenue,  Auburn,  N.  Y. 

WARE,  ARTHUR  F Sergeant 

Deceased.  49th  Company,  5th  Regiment, 
U.  S.  M.  C.;  Raymond  P.  Cronin,  sergeant,  49th 
Company,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  In  the 
vicinity  of  Chateau-Thierry,  on  June  6,  1918,  under 
heavy  machine-gun  fire,  they  attempted  to  estab- 
lish liaison  with  an  adjoining  French  unit,  during 
which  they  were  killed.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Libby 
Riley,  aunt,  Fort  Scott,  Kan. 

WARFIELD,  ARTHUR  H.  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Company  B,  47th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Sergy,  France,  August  1, 1918, 
Sergeant  Warfield  displayed  exceptional  courage 
and  loyalty  by  remaining  in  active  command  of  his 
section  after  being  wounded  twice.  Home  address, 
A.  H.  Warfield,  father.  West  Brookfield,  Mass. 

WARFIELD,  WILLIAM  J.  .  First  Lieutenant 
Company  L,  370th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ferme  de  la  Riviere,  France, 
September  28,  1918.  Although  separated  with  his 
platoon  from  the  company,  he  continued  to  lead  a 
stubborn  resistance  against  enemy  machine-gun 
nests,  successfully  capturing  a  gun  and  killing  the 
crew.  After  having  been  severely  wounded,  he  still 
continued  in  command,  refusing  relief  until  his 
objective  was  reached.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
W.  May  Warfield,  wife,  3517  Prairie  Street, 
Chicago,  111. 

WARING,  WILLIAM  WALLACE     .     .     . 

First  Lieutenant 

Pilot,  Aviation  Section,  Air  Service.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Dun-sur- 
Meuse,  France,  September  26,  1918.  Deeming  it 
impossible  to  catch  their  own  formation,  Lieuten- 
ant Waring,  with  Lieutenant  Sigbert  Norris, 


observer,  attached  themselves  to  a  formation  from 
the  20th  Squadron  and  engaged  in  a  35-minute 
fight  with  30  enemy  aircraft.  Five  of  this  squadron 
were  lost  and  the  observer  of  one  of  the  three  re- 
maining planes  seriously  wounded.  The  wounded 
man  had  fallen  in  a  position  which  made  the  con- 
trol of  the  machine  difficult.  Lieutenant  Waring 
immediately  placed  his  machine  between  the  en- 
emy formation  and  the  crippled  companion  in 
order  to  protect  it,  and  continued  to  fly  in  this 
place  until  our  lines  were  crossed  and  the  enemy 
scouts  driven  off.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Lucy  T. 
Waring,  mother,  Franklinville,  Cattaraugus  Coun- 
ty, N.  Y. 

WARMAN,  JOHN Private 

Company  B,  135th  Machine  Gun  Battalion. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Eyne, 
Belgium,  November  2,  1918.  In  the  face  of  intense 
machine-gun  fire  he  voluntarily  swam  the  Scheldt 
River  to  obtain  information  regarding  the  enemy. 
His  successful  return  with  the  desired  information 
enabled  his  company  commander  to  so  place  his 
guns  that  they  could  be  fired  with  great  advantage. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  John  Warman,  wife,  Sykerville, 
Pa. 

WARNER,  DONALD  D.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
96th  Aero  Squadron,  Air  Service.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  on  September  4,  1918. 
While  on  a  bombing  expedition  with  other  planes 
from  his  squadron  he  engaged  in  a  running  fight 
over  hostile  territory  with  a  superior  number  of 
enemy  battle  planes,  from  Friauville  to  Lamorbille, 
France.  During  the  combat  he  was  severely 
wounded,  his  right  thigh  being  badly  shattered. 
In  spite  of  his  injuries  he  continued  to  operate  his 
machine-guns  until  the  hostile  formation  had  been 
driven  off  and  one  plane  shot  down,  burning. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  C.  E.  Warner,  175  Humphrey 
Street,  Swampscott,  Mass. 

WARNER,  LEO  V ;    Captain 

8th  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Cunel,  France,  October  14, 
1918.  Captain  Warner,  accompanied  by  a  runner, 
deliberately  crossed  an  open  space  in  order  to  draw 
enemy  fire  and  thereby  locate  hostile  positions, 
securinginformation  which  enabled  him  to  maneuver 
his  men  into  position  with  a  minimum  of  casualties. 
He  repeatedly  visited  all  parts  of  his  company's 
position  under  fire,  and  in  so  doing  was  wounded. 
Home  address.  William  J.  Warner,  father,  Loda,  111. 

WARREN,  EDWARD  R.  .  First  Lieutenant 
315th  Engineers.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Fey-en-Haye,  France,  September  12, 
1918.  He  was  in  command  of  a  platoon  of  engi- 
neers and  went  over  the  top  with  the  second  wave 
of  infantry.  When  the  first  wave  was  halted  by 
severe  machine-gun  and  shell  fire  early  in  action  and 
all  its  officers  killed  or  disabled,  he  led  his  men  up  to 
the  first  wave,  reorganized  the  remaining  effectives 
and  led  them  across  a  valley  and  up  a  hill  through 
severe  flanking  fire  from  German  machine-guns. 
He  was  knocked  down  by  the  explosion  of  a  shell, 
but,  undaunted  by  murderous  fire  from  the  front 
and  both  flanks,  he  continued  to  lead  his  men  on 
toward  their  objectives  until  he  was  shot  down  by 
a  machine  gun.  Home  address,  Mrs.  J.  Allard, 
mother,  3215  Frutor  Street,  El  Paso,  Texas. 

WARREN,  ROBERT  F Corporal 

Deceased.  Company  E,  60th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Clery-le-Petit, 
France,  November  5,  1918.  Corporal  Warren 
voluntarily  left  a  place  of  comparative  safety  and 
went  over  open  and  bullet-swept  ground  to  the 
assistance  of  a  comrade  who  had  been  wounded  in 
the  advance.  While  administering  first  aid  he 
was  a  continual  prey  for  enemy  snipers,  but  he 


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bravely  continued  with  hia  mission  until  killed. 
Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Rose  Warren,  mother,  303  Lake- 
view  Avenue,  Syracuse,  N.  Y. 

WARREN,  RUFUS  W.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
P  Headquarters  Company,  360th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Bantheville, 
France,  November  1,  1918.  Although  wounded  in 
the  leg  and  hand,  Private  Warren  insisted  on  ad- 
vancing with  his  unit.  In  addition  to  his  equip- 
ment, he  carried  a  trench  mortar  barrel,  the  extra 
weight  proving  a  severe  strain  on  account  of  his 
wounds.  After  receiving  two  more  wounds  from 
shrapnel,  he  crawled  alone  to  the  dressing  station, 
refusing  proffered  help.  Home  address,  Henry 
C.  Warren,  father,  R.  F.  D.  1,  Douglas,  Texas. 

WARTHEN,  BRUCE  F.     .      .  Mechanician 

Battery  E,  76th  Field  Artillery.  For  extraordi- 
nary heroism  in  action  near  les  Norvins  Ferme, 
France,  July  15,  1918.  During  a  severe  gas  shelling, 
Mechanician  Warthen  aided  a  wounded  comrade  in 
adjusting  his  mask  before  he  had  placed  his  own, 
resulting  in  his  being  seriously  gassed.  Home  ad- 
dress, Miss  Florence  Warthen,  sister,  352  Waverly 
Place,  St.  Paul,  Minn. 

WASCHER,  HAROLD  A.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
122d  Field  Artillery.  For  extraordinary  heroism 
in  action  near  Npuart,  France,  November  5,  1918. 
While  commanding  an  observation  party  he  es- 
tablished a  post  well  in  advance  of  the  infantry, 
and  despite  the  severe  fire  to  which  he  was  sub- 
jected, he  set  up  and  maintained  telephone  com- 
munications. While  thus  engaged  he  was  severely 
wounded  by  machine-gun  fire.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  William  Wascher,  mother,  505  South  Walnut 
Street,  Urbana,  111. 

WASHA,  JAMES  J Sergeant 

Company  F,  131st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Chipilly  Ridge,  France, 
August  9,  1918.  Exposing  himself  to  heavy  ar- 
tillery and  machine-gun  fire,  he  single-handed 
silenced  two  enemy  machine-gun  nests,  which  had 
been  holding  up  his  platoon  On  his  own  initiative 
he  advanced  against  the  first  of  the  enemy  posts 
and  killed  its  crew.  He  then  attacked  the  second 
position  and  took  the  enemy  crew  prisoner.  Home 
address,  Joseph  Washa,  brother,  Chicago,  111. 

WASILEWSKI,  JOSEPH  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  A,  114th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  north  of  Verdun,  France,  October 
12,  1918.  Throughout  the  entire  day  Private 
Wasilewski  passed  from  the  rear  to  the  front  line, 
carrying  food,  water,  and  supplies  to  the  front. 
During  his  return  trips  he  assisted  the  wounded 
and  once  carried  a  comrade  on  his  back.  On  every 
journey  he  was  compelled  to  pass  through  terrific 
shell  fire.  Home  address,  Michael  Jarewiez, 
cousin,  212  Passaic  Street,  Passaic,  N.  J. 


WASKIEWIC,  JOSEPH 


.  Private 


Company  A,  Eleventh  Machine  Gun  Battalion. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de 
Briuelles,  France,  October  9-13,  1918.  As  a  runner 
between  company  and  battalion  headquarters  he 
crossed  heavily  shelled  areas  to  deliver  important 
messages.  Wounded  when  crossing  an  open  space, 
subjected  to  artillery  and  machine-gun  fire,  he 
refused  to  be  evacuated,  but  continued  the  per- 
formance of  his  duties.  Home  address,  Joseph 
Waskiewic,  father,  669  South  First  Street,  New 
Bedford,  Mass. 

WASS,  LESTER  S Captain 

Deceased.  5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  in  Bois  de  Belleau, 
June  11,  1918,  and  near  Vierzy,  France,  July  18, 
1918.  In  the  Bois  de  Belleau,  when  all  the  officers 


of  his  company  had  become  casualties,  he  displayed 
marked  heroism  in  leading  his  men  forward  in  the 
face  of  heavy  machine-gun  fire,  assisting  in  the 
capture  of  many  machine-guns.  Near  Vierzy 
he  fearlessly  exposed  himself  to  enemy  machine- 
gun  and  artillery  fire,  directing  personally  the 
reduction  of  strong  points.  He  was  killed  at  the 
head  of  his  men,  while  leading  an  advance.  Next 
of  kin,  L.  A.  Wass,  father,  28  Cleveland  Street, 
Gloucester,  Mass. 

WATERS,  FLOYD  E Corporal 

Deceased.  Headquarters  Company,  9th  In- 
fantry. For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Villemontry,  France,  November  10,  1918.  After 
participating  in  the  action  throughout  the  day,  and, 
after  seeing  that  his  men  had  shelter  for  the  night, 
Corporal  Waters  voluntarily  exposed  himself  to 
care  for  the  wounded  who  were  lying  out  in  the 
open.  Next  of  kin,  John  Waters,  father,  Susque- 
hanna,  Pa. 

WATERS,  JAMES  L Corporal 

Company  C,  131st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Gressaire  Woods,  France, 
August  9,  1918.  Showing  utter  disregard  for  per- 
sonal danger,  he  advanced  alone  in  the  face  of  heavy 
fire  for  100  yards  in  advance  of  our  lines  to  attack 
a  machine-gun  emplacement,  the  fire  from  which 
was  causing  heavy  casualties.  He  killed  the  two 
men  at  the  enemy  gun.  permitting  a  renewal  of  the 
advance  of  his  company.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Electra  M.  Waters,  mother,  Antioch,  111. 

WATERS,  TALIESIN  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
107th  Field  Artillery.  For  extraordinary  hero- 
ism in  action  near  Baslieux,  France,  September  6, 
1918.  Lieutenant  Waters  voluntarily  went  to  the 
assistance  of  a  large  number  of  wounded  soldiers, 
who  were  in  an  exposed  position  awaiting  aid, 
and  continued  for  several  hours  to  dress  their 
wounds  throughout  a  severe  bombardment  of  gas 
and  high-explosive  shells,  while  hostile  airplanes 
flew  low  and  swept  with  machine-gun  fire  the  line 
of  litters  bearing  the  wounded.  After  administer- 
ing aid  to  36  wounded  men,  Lieutenant  Waters 
helped  carry  them  to  a  place  of  safety.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Taliesin  Waters,  Antioch,  Va. 

WATERHOUSE,  JOHN  R.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  H,  132d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  Chaume,  France, 
October  8,  1918.  Showing  utter  disregard  for  per- 
sonal danger,  be  advanced  under  heavy  fire  200 
yards  farther  into  the  woods  than  the  rest  of  his 
platoon,  captured  26  prisoners,  and  brought  them 
back  to  our  lines.  Home  address,  Mrs.  John  R. 
Waterhouse,  wife,  3203  West  Franklin  Boulevard, 
Chicago,  111. 

WATKINS,  EUGENE  G Private 

Deceased.  Company  K,  315th  Infantry  , 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Verdun, 
France,  November  1,  1918.  While  acting  as  runner 
between  battalion  and  regimental  headquarters, 
Private  Watkins  received  severe  wounds,  but 
continued  on  with  his  mission  to  his  destination, 
which  was  reached  just  before  he  died.  After  being 
wounded,  he  covered  a  distance  of  approximately 
300  meters  to  deliver  his  message.  Next  of  kin, 
Mrs.  Watkins,  mother,  Mansion  Street,  Bristol, 
Pa. 

WATKINS,  GEORGE  ....  Sergeant 
Company  D,  135th  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  actionnearCierges,  France, 
September  27-28,  1918.  After  being  twice  wounded 
Sergeant  Watkins  continued  to  lead  his  section  in 
action  against  the  enemy  under  severe  machine-gun 
and  direct  artillery  fire.  Though  he  had  been  ordered 
to  the  rear  by  his  platoon  commander,  he  returned 


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to  his  section  as  soon  as  his  wounds  had  been  dressed. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Thomas  Watkins,  780  Fenton 
Street,  East  Liverpool,  Ohio. 

WATKINS,  GEORGE  F.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  165th  Infantry.  During  the  storm- 
ing of  the  heights  north  of  the  River  Ourcq,  near 
Villers-sur-Fere,  France,  July  28,  1918,  he  was  an 
example  of  courage  and  soldierly  fortitude.  He  was 
continually  with  the  foremost  elements  of  his  pla- 
toon in  the  most  dangerous  areas  it  had  to  occupy, 
both  during  the  advance  and  during  the  mainte- 
nance of  the  position  gained.  His  platoon  was  al- 
most annihilated  and  he  himself  was  killed.  Next 
of  kin,  Mrs.  Francis  Watkins,  76  Bay  Street, 
Springfield,  Mass. 

WATKINS,  HOMER Major 

326th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  St.  Juvin,  France,  October  11-17,  1918. 
On  the  night  of  October  11,  Major  Watkins  led  his 
battalion  under  heavy  shell  fire  and  forded  the 
Aire  River,  taking  up  an  important  position  pro- 
tecting the  flank.  On  October  14  and  15  he  ad- 
vanced against  strongly  held  enemy  positions, 
penetrating  and  capturing  numerous  prisoners  and 
machine-guns.  He  was  wounded  on  both  days, 
but  he  continued  on  duty  until  October  17,  suffer- 
ing intense  pain,  until  he  was  ordered  to  the  rear. 
His  fortitude  and  bravery  furnished  an  inspiring 
example  to  his  men.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Homer 
Watkins,  wife,  Cedartown,  Ga. 

WATKINS,  LEWIS  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  A,  350th  Machine  Gun  Battalion. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Eply, 
France,  November  4,  1918.  He  accompanied  an 
infantry  patrol,  acting  as  gunner  with  a  heavy 
machine-gun.  When  a  large  party  of  the  enemy 
had  worked  around  the  flank  of  the  patrol  and  was 
advancing  across  a  road  along  which  the  patrol 
was  withdrawing  he  went  into  action  with  his  gun 
at  a  range  of  less  than  100  yards,  although  the  order 
to  withdraw  had  been  given.  Displaying  excep- 
tional coolness  and  bravery  under  heavy  rifle  and 
machine-gun  fire,  he  succeeded  in  dispersing  the 
enemy.  He  was  the  last  of  the  patrol  to  retire. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Viola  Watkins,  Ullen,  111. 

WATSON,  RAY  E.  .  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
317th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Nantillois,  France,  October  5,  1918. 
Although  severely  wounded,  Lieutenant  Watson 
continued  to  lead  his  platoon  of  the  machine-gun 
company  with  great  coolness  and  disregard  of 
personal  danger.  When  the  attacking  infantry 
dropped  back  in  the  face  of  heavy  machine-gun 
fire,  he  held  his  position  in  front  of  them  until  they 
returned  to  the  attack.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Kate 
Watson,  mother,  2016  Grand  Avenue,  Joplin,  Mo. 

WATTS,  KENNETH Private 

Company  B,  360th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Andevanne,  France,  Novem- 
ber 2,  1918.  Sent  with  another  runner  from  bat- 
talion headquarters  to  deliver  a  message  to  a  front 
line  company,  he  made  his  way  through  the  enemy 
fire  and  when  his  comrade  was  wounded,  delivered 
the  message,  then  he  rescued  his  wounded  compan- 
ion, carrying  him  under  heavy  fire  to  a  dressing 
station.  He  then  returned  to  duty.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Charles  La  Mond,  grandmother,  Barnes 
City,  la. 

WAY,  PENNINGTON  H.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  Observer,  Air  Service.  96th  Aero 
Squadron.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action 
near  Buxieres,  France,  September  12,  1918. 
Lieutenant  Way  with  First  Lieutenant  Gundelach, 
pilot,  volunteered  for  a  hazardous  mission  to  bomb 
concentrations  of  enemy  troops.  They  successfully 


bombed  their  objective,  but  while  returning  were 
attacked  by  eight  enemy  planes.  Their  plane  was 
brought  down  in  flames  and  both  officers  killed. 
Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Pennington  S.  Way,  wife,  St. 
Davids,  Pa. 

WAYNE,  LYSTER  G Private 

Headquarters  Company,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M. 
C.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  St. 
Etienne,  France,  October  4-6,  1918.  He,  as  a  run- 
ner, displayed  exceptional  courage  in  volunteering 
to  carry  important  messages  over  terrain  constantly 
swept  by  machine-gun  and  shell  fire.  Home  ad- 
dress not  given. 

WEAR,  EUGENE  W Corporal 

49th  Company,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C. 
On  June  6,  1918,  in  the  vicinity  of  Chateau-Thierry, 
with  a  private,  he  went  out  into  an  open  field  under 
heavy  shell  and  machine-gun  fire  and  succeeded 
in  bandaging  and  carrying  back  to  our  lines  a 
wounded  comrade.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Angie  P. 
Wear,  mother,  579  Laurel  Street,  Hazeltown,  Pa. 

WEATHERMAN,  HUGH  ....  Private 
Deceased.  Battery  C,  5th  Field  Artillery.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  at  Mandres, 
France,  March  1,  1918.  During  a  heavy  enemy 
bombardment  of  gas  and  high  explosive  shells, 
Private  Weatherman  left  shelter  for  the  purpose 
of  putting  gas  masks  on  his  horses;  and,  while  so 
doing,  was  mortally  wounded  by  a  shell  fragment. 
Realizing  the  character  of  his  wound,  he  refused 
medical  attention,  urging  the  medical  corps  men 
to  assist  other  wounded  men  who  could  be  saved. 
Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Ellen  Weatherman,  Beaman,  la. 

WEAVER,  CHARLES  H.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Company  C,  26th  Infantry.  On  July  19,  1918, 
near  Soissons,  France,  when  severely  wounded  he 
refused  to  leave  his  command,  but  led  it  forward 
under  heavy  fire  until  its  objective  was  reached. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Charles  H.  Weaver,  172  North 
Washington  Street,  Delaware,  Ohio. 

WEAVER,  JESSE  FRANK  ....  Private 
Company  C,  117th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Geneve,  France,  October 
8,  1918.  At  the  starting  of  the  attack  Private 
Weaver  was  painfully  wounded  by  machine-gun 
fire.  Disregarding  his  wound,  he  continued  on,  and 
when  the  company  was  held  up  by  the  extreme  fire 
he  voluntarily  flanked  the  enemy  position  and  en- 
abled his  comrades  to  capture  the  gun.  He  was 
evacuated  when  the  objective  was  reached.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Cynthia  Weaver,  mother,  R.  F.  D.  1, 
Finger,  Term. 

WEAVER,  ROSS  E.  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Medical  Corps,  102d  Infantry.  For  extraordi- 
nary heroism  in  action  at  Marcheville,  September 
26, 1918.  Lieutenant  Weaver  showed  complete  dis- 
regard of  personal  safety  by  remaining  with  the 
foremost  elements  and  administering  aid  to  the 
wounded  throughout  the  day  under  constant  ar- 
tillery bombardment  and  direct  machine-gun  and 
rifle  fire  from  the  enemy.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Katherine  W.  Weaver,  Concordia,  Kan. 

WEAVER,  WILLIAM  D Private 

Medical  Detachment,  30th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action,  near  Jaulgonne, 
France,  July  15-21  and  24-27,  1918.  From  July 
15  to  21  Private  Weaver  worked  continuously 
among  the  wounded  of  his  regiment,  never  hesitat- 
ing for  the  heaviest  fire.  He  volunteered  and  re- 
mained with  the  unit  which  relieved  his  regiment 
and  continued  his  work  with  the  new  unit  from 
July  24-27.  Home  address,  W.  D.  Weaver, 
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WEBB,  HARRY  L.  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  115th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Verdun,  France,  October 
8-^25,  1918.  In  several  advances  during  this  period 
Lieutenant  Webb  led  his  men,  regardless  of  personal 
danger,  capturing  a  number  of  machine  guns  and 
prisoners.  On  October  11  he  was  wounded,  but 
refused  to  go  to  the  rear.  During  the  advance  on 
October  24  in  the  Bois  de  Grande  Montagne,  the 
right  combat  group  of  his  platoon  being  disorgan- 
ized by  artillery  fire  and  several  men  killed  and 
wounded,  he  displayed  exceptional  gallantry  in 
reorganizing  the  remainder  of  his  platoon  and  in  re- 
establishing liaison  with  the  units  on  his  right,  thus 
relieving  a  dangerous  situation.  He  was  killed  on 
October  25  while  leading  an  attack  on  a  machine- 
gun  nest.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Harry  L.  Webb,  Bel 
Air,  Md. 

WEBB,  JOHN  R.  .  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
301st  Battalion,  Tank  Corps.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt,  France,  Septem- 
ber 29,  1918.  While  his  crew  was  engaged  in 
digging  out  the  tank,  which  had  become  ditched 
in  a  shell  hole,  in  front  of  the  main  Hindenburg 
line,  an  enemy  machine-gun  opened  fire  on  them 
at  a  distance  of  30  yards.  Being  unable  to  use  his 
guns  on  account  of  his  position,  Lieutenant  Webb 
crawled  forward  to  the  machine-gun  and  killed  the 
enemy  gunners  with  his  pistol.  His  act  enabled 
the  men  to  free  the  tank,  which  subsequently  aided 
the  advancing  infantry.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Theodore  Crossley,  242  Walnut  Street,  Riverside, 
Cal. 

WEBB,  MILTON  C.  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Medical  Detachment,  124th  Field  Artillery. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Romagne, 
France,  November  1,  1918.  Wounded  while  ad- 
ministering aid  to  other  men  during  shell  fire, 
Private  Webb  remained  on  duty  in  disregard  of 
his  own  injury.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Webb,  926 
South  Fourteenth  Street,  Birmingham,  Ala. 

WEBBER,  GEORGE  B.  .  .  First  Sergeant 
Machine  Gun  Company,  132d  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Breuilles, 
France,  October  8,  1918.  When  it  appeared  evi- 
dent that  his  forces  would  give  way  under  the  pres- 
sure of  the  unusual  enemy  fire,  Sergeant  Webber 
jumped  forward,  and  taking  command  of  a  machine- 
gun  crew,  led  them  into  the  front  line,  where  he  re- 
mained for  two  days.  He  refused  evacuation 
while  suffering  from  a  severe  gassing,  until  he  fin- 
ally collapsed  under  the  strain.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Charles  Hays,  543  South  Ashland  Boulevard, 
Chicago,  111. 

WEBER,  BENJAMIN  S Sergeant 

Company  D,  307th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Fond  de  Vas,  France,  Septem- 
ber 14,  1918.  Although  severely  wounded,  Ser- 
geant Weber  continued  to  lead  his  platoon  in  an 
attack  on  enemy  machine-gun  nests,  through  a 
sweeping  artillery  and  machine-gun  fire,  until  he 
fell,  completely  exhausted.  Home  address,  Abe 
S.  Weber,  brother,  230  West  lllth  Street,  New  York 
City. 

WEBER,  JOHN  F.  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Medical  Corps,  311th  Infantry.  For  extraordi- 
nary heroism  in  action  near  Vieville-en-Hang, 
France,  September  29,  1918,  Chevieres,  France, 
October  15,  1918,  and  Grand-Pre,  France,  October 
25,  1918.  On  September  29  and  the  following  days, 
Lieutenant  Weber  remained  at  his  aid  station  un- 
der shell  and  machine-gun  fire,  giving  medical  aid 
and  directing  the  evacuation  of  the  wounded.  On 
October  15  he  established  an  unprotected  aid  sta- 
tion and  though  slightly  gassed  he  continued  to 
give  first  aid  to  the  wounded  and  direct  their  evac- 
uation. On  October  25,  Lieutenant  Weber  left  his 


battalion  in  support  and  continued  to  the  town 
of  Grand-Pr6,  where  he  established  an  aid  station, 
keeping  on  with  his  work  through  heavy  bombard- 
ment of  the  town.  Home  address,  Reba  S.  Weber, 
wife,  Florence,  N.  J. 

WEBER,  NICKLOUS Private 

Company  K,  325th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Juvin,  France,  October 
16,  1918.  After  three  stretcher  bearers  had  been 
shot  down  while  trying  to  bring  in  a  wounded 
soldier,  Private  Weber  advanced  in  the  face  of  the 
terrific  machine-gun  and  artillery  fire  and  rescued 
the  wounded  man.  He  then  returned  to  the  field 
and  successfully  brought  the  three  stretcher 
bearers  to  our  lines.  Home  address,  Frank  Weber, 
father,  R.  F.  D.  5,  Waterloo,  Iowa. 

WEBSTER,  HARRISON  B.  .  .  .  Major 
Deceased.  Medical  Corps,  47th  Infantry. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Bois 
de  Bruilles,  France,  September  26  to  October  12, 
1918.  After  seeing  that  his  personnel  was  func- 
tioning properly,  he  went  fearlessly  to  positions  in 
the  front  lines.  When  stretcher  bearers  were 
unable  to  handle  the  large  number  of  casualties,  he 
personally  took  a  light  German  wagon  to  the  front 
lines  and  gathered  the  wounded.  His  personal 
bravery  was  inspiration  to  his  men  throughout 
his  service.  He  was  killed  by  shell  fire  on  October 
12,  1918.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Harrison  B.  Webster, 
wife,  126  Parker  Street,  Newton  Centre,  Mass. 

WEBSTER,  TILLMAN Private 

Machine  Gun  Company,  371st  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Ardeuil, 
France,  September  29,  1918.  With  three  soldiers, 
Private  Webster  crawled  200  yards  ahead  of  our 
line  under  violent  machine-gun  fire  and  rescued  an 
officer  who  was  lying  mortally  wounded  in  a  shell 
hole.  Home  address,  Isabelle  Webster,  wife, 
1308  Lee  Street,  Alexandria,  La. 

WEBSTER,  WILLARD  M.  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  106th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ronssoy,  France,  September 
29,  1918.  Lieutenant  Webster  received  a  painful 
wound  in  the  face  shortly  after  leading  his  com- 
pany to  the  attack,  but  he  refused  to  be  evacuated 
until  he  suffered  additional  wounds,  which  eventu- 
ally caused  his  death.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Beulah 
Webster,  mother,  3209  Grenada  Avenue,  San 
Diego,  Cal. 

WEEDS,  EARL  H.  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Chaplain,  16th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Soisspns,  France,  July  19-22, 
1918.  He  displayed  exceptional  bravery  in  passing 
through  open  fields  under  heavy  fire  to  the  front 
lines  to  render  first  aid  and  to  cheer  the  wounded. 
Home  address,  Joseph  H.  Weeds,  Athol,  Kan. 

WEED,  NEWELL  P Captain 

Tank  Corps.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Foret  de  Argonne,  France,  September  26, 
1918.  During  the  operations  on  the  edge  of  Foret 
de  Argonne,  Captain  Weed  advanced  alone  some 
300  yards  ahead  of  the  tanks  and  infantry  through 
heavy  machine-gun  fire  in  order  to  reconnoiter 
a  passage  for  his  command.  Examining  German 
trenches  he  was  surprised  by  German  infantrymen, 
and  was  being  conducted  to  the  rear  when  he  heard 
one  of  his  tanks.  In  spite  of  the  fact  that  he  was 
unarmed,  and  the  Germans  threatened  his  life  if  he 
moved,  he  signaled  the  tank  and  made  his  escape. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Newell  P.  Weed,  wife,  65 
Union  Street,  Montclair,  N.  J. 

WEEKS,  MODY  A Private 

Company  F,  7th  Engineers.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Brieulles,  France,  November 
3,  1918.  Private  Weeks  showed  extraordinary 


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daring  and  nerve  in  helping  place  cables  across 
the  River  Meuse  for  a  pontoon  bridge  and  later  in 
placing  cables  across  the  Est  Canal  for  the  same 
purpose.  The  position  was  under  direct  observa- 
tion of  German  machine-gunners  and  snipers. 
Home  address,  C.  M.  Weeks,  father,  Crews  Depot, 
Ala. 

WEEKS,  YAUMAN  Z Corporal 

Deceased.  Company  F,  118th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Belhcourt, 
France,  September  30,  1918,  and  October  8,  1918. 
Corporal  Weeks  on  the  morning  of  September  30, 
when  two  enemy  machine-guns  were  making  a  part 
of  the  line  untenable,  advanced  across  open  ground 
upon  one  of  the  guns,  rushed  the  position  alone,  cap- 
tured the  gun  and  five  of  the  enemy,  and  shot 
down  the  sixth,  who  endeavored  to  escape.  By  this 
gallant  act  he  prevented  the  enemy  from  enfilading 
our  position  and  thereby  saved  the  lives  of  many 
of  his  comrades.  In  a  later  advance,  while  leading 
his  men  in  an  attack  upon  an  enemy  machine-gun 
nest,  he  was  killed.  Next  of  kin,  Andrew  J.  Weeks, 
father,  Colleton,  8.  C. 

WEEMS,  JAMES  FREDERICK  .  .  Private 
Company  E,  117th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Molain,  France,  October  17, 
1918.  Having  volunteered  to  carry  a  message  to  an 
automatic  rifle  post  100  yards  in  advance  of  the  line 
across  a  field  swept  by  machine-gun  fire,  Private 
Weems  continued  on  his  mission,  even  after 
being  icriously  wounded,  and  delivered  the  mes- 
sage, thereby  facilitating  the  destruction  of  ma- 
chine-gun nests  which  were  hindering  the  advance. 
After  returning  with  the  answer,  he  insisted  upon 
walking  to  the  dressing  station.  Home  addres*. 
James  F.  Weems,  father,  Baileytown,  Tenn. 

WEHNER,  JOSEPH  F.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  Air  Service,  27th  Aero  Squadron. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Rouvres, 
France,  September  15,  1918.  ^  While  on  a  mission 
he  found  an  enemy  patrol  of  eight  machines  attack- 
ing a  single  American  observation  machine.  He 
immediately  attacked,  destroying  one  and  forcing 
another  down  out  of  control,  hi»  own  plane  being 
badly  damaged  by  enemy  machine-gun  fire.  He 
managed  to  convey  the  American  plane  to  safety. 
A  bronze  oak  leaf  is  awarded  him  for  the  following 
act  of  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Mangiennes  and  Reville,  France,  September  16, 
1918:  Amid  terrific  antiaircraft  and  ground  ma- 
chine-gun fire  he  descended,  attacked,  and  de- 
stroyed two  enemy  balloons.  One  of  these  balloons 
was  destroyed  in  flames  after  it  had  been  hauled  to 
the  ground  and  was  resting  in  its  bed.  Next 
of  kin,  Mrs.  J.  Nelson  Wehner,  72  Lynn  Street, 
Everett,  Mass. 

WEICHMANN,  WALTER  H.  .  .  Corporal 
Company  D,  103d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Marcheville,  France,  Septem- 
ber 26,  1918.  He  climbed  out  from  the  top  of  a 
trench,  under  machine-gun  fire  from  all  directions, 
to  take  prisoners  in  another  trench  who  had  thrown 
up  their  hands  and  shouted  that  they  had  surren- 
dered. Approaching,  he  was  met  with  a  shower 
of  hand  grenades,  but  he  nevertheless  stood  his 
ground  and  opened  fire.  Home  address,  Henry 
Weichmann,  439  Elmwood  Avenue,  Detroit,  Mich. 


WEIDMAIER,  BENJAMIN  A. 


Private 


Company  A,  4th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Grand  Ballois  Farm,  France, 
July  14-15,  1918.  During  a  heavy  gas  and  shell 
bombardment,  Private  Weidmaier  repeatedly 
volunteered  and  delivered  messages  over  routes 
other  than  his  own,  when  the  runners  assigned  to 
those  routes  had  been  killed  or  wounded.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Mary  Birkle,  Clarksdale,  Mo. 


WEIGEL,  ROY Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  E,  16th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  St.  Mihiel, 
France,  September  12,  1918.  He  showed  entire 
disregard  for  his  own  safety  in  making  several  at- 
tempts to  locate  the  positions  of  machine  guns 
whose  heavy  fire  was  hindering  the  advance  of  his 
battalion.  He  was  killed  while  leading  a  rush 
upon  one  of  the  guns  which  he  had  located.  Next 
of  kin,  Mrs.  Emma  Keruper,  R.  F.  D.  4,  Green 
Forest,  Ark. 

WEIK,  IRVING  C First  Sergeant 

Company  I,  363d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Waereghem,  Belgium, 
October  31,  1918.  Sergeant  Weik  on  two  occasions 
passed  through  an  uncut  wire  entanglement,  en- 
filaded by  enemy  machine-gun  fire,  to  obtain  the 
assistance  of  our  machine-guns  to  aid  in  the  advance 
of  his  company.  His  entire  exploit  was  under  ter- 
rific fire  of  the  enemy,  but  he  succeeded  in  enabling 
his  company  to  go  forward  and  clean  out  the  op- 
posing machine-gun  nest.  Home  address,  Herman 
J.  Weik,  father,  1839  Mission  Street,  San  Fran- 
cisco, Cal. 

WEIMER,  HERMAN  H Captain 

131st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  the  Bois  de  Chaume,  France,  October 
9, 1918.  Captain  Weimer  had  been  wounded  in  the 
shoulder,  and  a  machine-gun  bullet  had  penetrated 
his  steel  helmet,  but  he  nevertheless  continued  to 
lead  his  company,  creating  confidence  in  his  men  at 
a  critical  moment.  Upon  being  ordered  to  the  rear 
by  his  battalion  commander,  he  returned  to  his 
company  as  soon  as  his  wounds  had  been  dressed. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  H.  H.  Weimer,  wife,  417 
North  Fifth  Street.  Upper  Sandusky,  Ohio. 


WFJMER.  JOHN  SAMUEL 


Private 


Company  M,  47th  Infantry-  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  the  Vesle  River,  France, 
August  10,  1918.  While  on  outpost  duty.  Private 
Weimer  learned  that  a  soldier  from  another  organ- 
ization was  lying  wounded  in  a  shell  hole  200  yards 
away.  With  another  member  of  his  squad  Private 
Weimer  voluntarily  went  through  machine-gun 
and  sniper  fire,  and  carried  the  wounded  man  to 
shelter.  Home  address,  J.  G.  Weimer,  father,  Mt. 
Pleasant,  Texas. 

WEINE,  WILLIAM  F.     .  First  Lieutenant 

125th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  the  Ourcq  River,  France,  August  8, 
1918.  After  being  seriously  wounded  in  the  abd9men 
Lieutenant  Weine  displayed  remarkable  fortitude 
in  organizing  his  command  for  the  continuation  of 
the  attack  before  consenting  to  his  removal  to  the 
rear.  Home  address,  Paul  Weine,  father,  315  Old- 
field  Street,  Alpena,  Mich. 

WEINER,  DANIEL  J Private 

Company  G,  38th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Mezy,  France,  July  15-19, 
1918.  Private  Weiner  displayed  the  utmost  de- 
votion to  duty  and  disregard  for  personal  safety  in 
carrying  messages  through  heavy  artillery  barrages, 
thereby  enabling  his  company  commander  to 
maintain  liaison  with  units  in  the  rear.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Rose  Weiner,  mother,  2340  Wood- 
bine Street,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 

WEISS,  ANTHONY  J Private 

Company  D,  103d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Marcheville,  France,  September 
26,  1918.  He  displayed  exceptional  courage  under 
violent  machine-gun  and  rifle  fire  by  standing  in  the 
open  for  the  purpose  of  locating  machine-gun  nests. 
Later  he  was  killed  while  rushing  a  machine-gun 
which  had  thus  been  located.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Elizabeth  Weiss,  mother,  33  Condit  Street,  Ham- 
mond, Ind. 


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WEISS,  FRED  R.  .  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Battery  F,  21st  Field  Artillery.  For  extraordi- 
nary heroism  in  action  near  Montauville,  France, 
October  24,  1918.  When  shell  fire  had  ignited  the 
powder  store  of  his  battery,  Private  Weiss,  in  his 
stocking  feet,  was  the  first  to  enter  the  dump,  and 
single-handed,  pulled  numerous  boxes  of  ammuni- 
tion to  safety,  despite  the  danger  from  explosion 
and  increased  enemy  shell  fire.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Julia  E.  Weiss,  wife,  2411  Winnemaker 
Avenue,  Chicago,  111. 

WELKER.  THOMAS  B Private 

Deceased.  Company  B,  146th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Cierges, 
France,  September  28,  1918.  When  his  company 
had  become  disorganized  under  intense  machine- 
gun  fire,  Private  Welker  assumed  leadership  of  a 
group  of  men  and  courageously  charged  a  machine- 
gun  nest  in  plain  view  of  the  enemy,  losing  his  life 
in  this  heroic  attempt.  Next  of  kin,  Norman  H. 
Welker,  father,  728  Yale  Street,  Akron,  Ohio. 

WELLERS,  JAMES  M.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
U.  S.  M.  C.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action 
at  Bouresches,  France,  June  6,  1918.  He  carried 
an  important  message  through  heavy  machine-gun 
fire  and  delivered  it  although  seriously  wounded, 
making  a  report  of  value  at  a  critical  stage. 

WELLES,  HALLACK,  Jr.  .  First  Lieutenant 
104th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Bouresches,  France,  July  20,  1918. 
Lieutenant  Welles  was  seriously  wounded  in  ex- 
posing himself  to  enemy  machine-gun  fire  in  order 
to  locate  the  source.  He  nevertheless  refused  to  be 
evacuated  but  continued  in  the  advance  with  his 
men,  inspiring  them  by  his  bravery.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  John  Billings,  grandmother,  Randolph,  N.  Y. 

WELLING,  HANK  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
316th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Montfaucon,  France,  September  27, 
1918.  After  being  severely  wounded  in  the  side, 
Lieutenant  Welling  refused  to  be  evacuated,  but 
continued  to  lead  his  platoon  in  the  attack. 
Throughout  the  afternoon  and  evening  he  re- 
mained with  his  men,  inspiring  them  by  his  courage 
and  fortitude  in  spite  of  intense  pain,  it  being  neces- 
sary to  carry  him  when  a  temporary  withdrawal  of 
the  line  was  made.  Home  address,  Isaac  H.  Wel- 
ling, 440  Rutherford  Avenue,  Trenton,  N.  J. 

WELLS,  EDWARD  L Captain 

Deceased.-  2d  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Exermont, 
France,  October  4,  1918.  When  the  attack  was 
held  up  by  heavy  machine  gun  fire,  he  volunteered 
for  the  mission  and  led  a  platoon  of  infantry, 
reinforced  by  four  machine-guns,  into  Exermont. 
In  spite  of  desperate  resistance,  he  led  the  attack 
through  the  streets,  capturing  many  prisoners  and 
learning  from  one  of  these  the  approximate  loca- 
tion of  machine-guns  on  heights  to  the  north,  led 
the  three  remaining  members  of  the  command 
against  these.  Within  50  yards  of  the  enemy 
emplacements,  one  of  his  men  was  killed  and 
Captain  Wells  was  mortally  wounded,  but  he 
had  succeeded  in  indicating  to  those  in  the  rear 
the  location  of  the  hostile  positions.  Next  of  kin, 
Mrs.  Edward  L.  Wells,  mother,  44  South  Battery, 
Charleston,  S.  C. 

WELLS,  FLOYD  H Corporal 

Company  M,  326th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Juvin,  France,  October 
16,  1918.  With  another  soldier  Corporal  Wells 
advanced  several  hundred  yards  ahead  of  the  front 
line,  under  heavy  artillery  and  machine-gun  fire, 


and  rescued  a  wounded  comrade.  Home  address, 
George  Wells,  father,  201  West  McGaffey  Street, 
Roswell,  N.  Mexico. 

WELLS,  JOHN  T Sergeant 

Company  E,  119th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt,  France,  Septem- 
ber 29,  1918.  Wounded  at  the  start  of  an  advance, 
he  continued  in  command  of  his  platoon;  and, 
engaging  in  hand-to-hand  fighting,  bayoneted  three 
Germans  and  captured  several  others.  He  dis- 
played marked  personal  bravery,  leading  his  pla- 
toon ably  until  forced  to  retire  because  of  loss 
of  blood  from  his  wound.  Home  address,  Walter 
L.  Wells,  father,  Watha,  N.  C. 

WELSH,  EDWARD  J .   Sergeant 

Company  D,  311th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Grand-Pre,  France,  October 
19,  1918.  After  having  received  seven  machine- 
gun  wounds  he  refused  to  go  to  the  dressing  station, 
remaining  with  his  company  and  rendering  valuable 
aid  to  both  his  platoon  and  company  commander. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Margaret  Eisenberg,  sister, 
1719  Carlton  Street,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

WENDELL,  ANTHONY  ....  Private 
Company  K,  9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Soissons,  France,  July  18, 
1918.  He  went  forward  ahead  of  his  company 
against  a  machine-gun  that  was  checking  the  ad- 
vance, killed  the  crew,  and  captured  the  gun. 
Home  address,  Miss  Elizabeth  Schary,  friend, 
Fair  Lawn,  N.  J. 

WENELL,  CARL  O Private 

Medical  Detachment,  151st  Field  Artillery. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  at  Pannes, 
France,  September  21,  1918.  He  displayed  the 
highest  bravery  and  self-sacrificing  spirit  by  vol- 
untarily leaving  shelter  during  a  heavy  hostile 
bombardment  and  going  to  the  assistance  of  several 
wounded  men  of  another  regiment,  whose  position 
adjoined  that  of  his  own  organization.  Under 
terrific  shell  fire  he  skillfully  dressed  their  wounds 
and  then  removed  them  to  a  place  of  safety,  thereby 
saving  their  lives.  Again  returning  to  the  shell- 
swept  street,  he  made  a  careful  reconnaissance  for 
any  other  casualties  which  might  have  been  over- 
looked. Home  address,  A.  W.  Wenell,  father, 
3724  Seventeenth  Avenue,  Minneapolis,  Minn. 

WERNEK,  ERNEST  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  G,  308th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Moulin  de  Charlevaux, 
France,  October  3,  1918.  Facing  heavy  machine- 
gun  and  rifle  fire,  he  went  out  alone  and  rescued 
a  soldier  who  had  been  wounded  in  advance  of  our 
lines,  while  on  a  patrol.  Home  address,  Mrs.  E.  B. 
Baker,  mother,  Mackey,  Idaho. 

WERNER,  BERNARD  ....  Sergeant 
Deceased.  43d  Company,  5th  Regiment, 
U.  S.  M.  C.  Killed  in  action  at  Chateau-Thierry, 
France,  June  6f  1918.  He  gave  the  supreme  proof 
of  the  extraordinary  heroism  which  will  serve  as  an 
example  to  hitherto  untried  troops.  Next  of  kin, 
Frederick  Ernie,  cousin,  Pueblo,  Col. 

WERNER,  GEORGE Corporal 

Deceased.  Company  H,  305th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  in  the  Bois  de  la 
Naza,  France,  October  5,  1918.  With  two  other 
soldiers,  Corporal  Werner  volunteered  to  crawl 
out  under  enemy  machine-gun  fire  in  an  effort  to 
locate  three  members  of  the  platoon,  who  were 
missing  after  an  unsuccessful  attack  on  enemy 
machine-gun  nests.  Finding  the  body  of  one,  they 
located  another,  who  lay  helplessly  wounded,  by 
calling  out  his  name.  As  a  result,  they  drew  in- 
creased fire  from  the  enemy,  but  they  courageously 
crawled  25  yards  further  toward  the  hostile  posi- 


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tions  and  succeeded  in  carrying  back  the  wounded 
man,  through  the  machine-gun  fire,  to  our  lines. 
Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Susanna  Werner,  mother,  163 
Second  Street,  Albany,  N.  Y. 

WESCOTT,  IRA  L Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  M,  126th  Infantry 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Juvigny, 
France,  August  28-30,  1918.  Sergeant  Wescott, 
as  second  in  command,  accompanied  a  small  com- 
bat patrol  which  successfully  attacked  an  enemy 
trench  up  by  30  of  the  enemy,  with  machine-guns, 
driving  the  enemy  from  the  trench  and  inflicting 
many  casualties.  When  the  patrol  leader  was 
severely  wounded,  Sergeant  Wescott  took  com- 
mand and  immediately  reorganized  the  patrol, 
holding  the  captured  position  despite  a  severe 
harassing  fire  from  the  enemy,  until  relief  came. 
Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Edith  Wescott,  mother,  Grand- 
ville,  Mich. 

WESSEL,  LEONARD  H.  F.,  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  K,  114th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Verdun,  France,  October 
12-14,  1918.  He  performed  his  duties  as  a  runner 
under  heavy  shell  fire  three  days  and  nights  without 
rest,  and  when  the  relay  stations  between  the  bat- 
talion and  regimental  posts  of  command  had  been 
wiped  out  he  continued  to  carry  messages  the  en- 
tire distances  between  the  two  posts.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Kate  Wessel,  137  South  Quaker  Lane, 
West  Hartford,  Conn. 

WESSELHOEFT,  CONRAD  .  .  .  Captain 
Medical  Corps,  102d  Infantry.  For  extraordi- 
nary heroism  in  action  near  Verdun,  France,  No- 
vember 8,  1918.  Captain  Wesselhoeft  went  for- 
ward, under  heavy  machine-gun  fire,  to  the  aid  of  a 
wounded  soldier.  The  fire  was  so  heavy  that  they 
were  compelled  to  remain  in  the  shell  hole  until 
nightfall,  when  he  brought  the  wounded  man  to 
our  lines.  Home  address,  Dr.  Walter  Wesselhoeft, 
father,  18  Scott  Street,  Cambridge,  Mass. 

WEST,  BRODIE Corporal 

Company  A,  119th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt,  France,  Septem- 
ber 29,  1918.  When  his  automatic  squad  had  be- 
come lost  from  the  platoon  in  a  heavy  smoke  barrage, 
Corporal  West  advanced  alone  upon  a  machine- 
gun  nest,  which  was  firing  directly  from  the  front, 
silenced  the  gun,  and  returned  to  our  lines  with  37 
prisoners.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Madie  Best, 
sister,  Pikeville,  S.  C. 

WEST,  CARROLL  B Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  B,  12th  Machine  Gun 
Battalion.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action 
near  the  Bois  de  Ogons,  France,  September  30, 
1918,  and  October  2,  1918.  Sergeant  West  dis- 
played exceptional  courage  and  leadership  in  lead- 
ing the  section  forward  and  maintaining  fire  on  the 
enemy  from  an  advanced  position  in  the  wood, 
successfully  covering  the  withdrawal  of  the  infantry 
to  a  more  secure  position.  This  gallant  soldier  was 
killed  two  days  later  while  he  was  successfully 
directing  his  section  in  breaking  up  an  enemy 
counter-attack.  Next  of  kin,  Allen  B.  West, 
father,  Pikeville,  N.  C. 

WEST,  BEDFORD Mechanic 

Company  M,  137th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Montrebeau  Woods,  France, 
September  29,  1918.  Seeing  a  comrade  lying 
wounded  in  advance  of  our  lines,  he  left  a  shell  hole 
and  exposing  himself  to  heavy  machine-gun  fire, 
went  into  the  open,  and  assisted  by  another  soldier, 
carried  the  wounded  man  back  to  safety.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Emma  West,  mother,  511  North 
Twelfth  Street,  Salina,  Kan. 


WEST,  HENRY Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  M,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S. 
M.  C.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Chateau-Thierry,  France,  June  25,  1918.  Sergeant 
West  unselfishly  exposed  himself  in  an  effort  to 
bring  down  an  enemy  sniper  who  had  wounded 
several  members  of  his  group,  and  was  himself 
killed  while  in  the  performance  of  this  self-sacrific- 
ing act.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Sophia  West,  mother, 
116  Pleasant  Street,  Ware,  Mass. 


WEST,  HENRY  A. 


Private  (First  Class) 


Company  L,  117th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Mqlain,  France,  October  17, 
1918.  With  another  soldier,  he  volunteered  to  go 
out  across  an  open  space  swept  by  heavy  machine- 
gun  fire,  for  150  yards,  to  rescue  two  wounded 
soldiers.  The  mission  was  accomplished  success- 
fully. Home  address,  Mrs.  Fannie  Evelin  Dillings, 
mother,  1405  West  Walnut  Street,  Des  Moines,  la. 

WEST,  JAMES  H Sergeant 

Company  F,  167th  Infantry.  He  was  a  member 
of  a  patrol  of  five  men  which,  on  March  4,  1918, 
encountered  an  enemy  patrol  of  11  men,  which 
it  attacked  and  routed,  taking  two  prisoners. 
Home  address,  James  W.  West,  father,  R.  F.  D.  1, 
Hokes  Bluff,  Ala. 

WEST,  JOHN  A.  ...  Second  Lieutenant 
6th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Blanc  Mont  Ridge,  France, 
October  2-5,  1918.  He  voluntarily  led  a  recon- 
naissance patrol  under  difficult  conditions  and 
secured  information  necessary  to  an  attack.  Three 
days  later,  after  the  command  of  his  company  had 
devolved  on  him,  he  continued  in  action  in  spite 
of  being  severely  wounded,  leading  his  men  to  the 
objective  and  refusing  to  be  evacuated  until 
proper  disposition  had  been  made.  Home  address, 
Robert  H.  West,  father,  737  Hand  Avenue,  Winton 
Place,  Cincinnati,  Ohio. 

WEST,  JOHN  E Sergeant 

Company  F,  115th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Vendun,  France,  October 
8-16,  1918,  in  the  Bois  de  Consenvoye  on  October  8, 
and  the  Bois  de  Grande  Montagne  on  October  16, 
Sergeant  West  ably  led  his  platoon  with  extreme 
courage  and  gallantry,  and  by  his  conduct  inspired 
the  men  of  his  platoon  to  greater  effort.  This  sol- 
dier led  a  detachment  against  a  strongly  protected 
enemy  machine-gun  nest  and  successfully  took  the 
position  under  heavy  fire.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Florence  West,  mother,  Davis  Wharf,  Va. 

WEST,  ROBERT  JOHN  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
llth  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion at  Liny-devant-Dun  and  Fontaines,  France, 
November  6-7,  1918.  When  his  command  was 
halted  by  heavy  fire  from  an  enemy  position, 
strongly  entrenched  and  supported  by  a  large 
number  of  machine  guns,  he  placed  himself  in  front 
of  his  men  and  gallantly  led  them  in  person  to  a 
successful  attack,  thereby  securing  a  foothold  on 
the  east  bank  of  the  Meuse  and  insuring  the  safe 
passage  of  additional  troops.  By  his  disregard  for 
personal  danger  he  set  an  inspiring  example  to  his 
men  and  played  a  conspicuous  role  in  gaining  the 
heights  on  the  east  bank  of  the  Meuse  held  by  the 
enemy  since  1914.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Eleanor 
P.  West,  wife,  Leavenworth,  Kan. 

WESTCOTT,  ALLEN  P Private 

Troop  C,  2d  Cavalry.  For  extraordinary  heroism 
in  action  near  Chevieres,  France,  October  21,  1918. 
Becoming  separated  from  his  own  organization, 
Private  Wescott  attached  himself  to  an  infantry 
company.  While  on  a  patrol  he  was  wounded  three 
times.  After  the  party  had  been  surrounded  by 
German  machine-guns,  he  volunteered  to  carry  a 
message  to  the  company  commander,  wading  across 


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the  Aire  River  in  so  doing.  After  guiding  a  platoon 
to  the  relief  of  the  patrol,  he  again  made  several 
trips  to  and  from  the  company  post  of  command, 
crossing  the  river,  though  waist  deep,  five  times 
after  being  wounded.  He  was  sent  to  the  rear 
against  his  vigorous  protests,  and  after  being  tagged 
for  evacuation  he  gave  further  proof  of  his  devotion 
to  duty  and  unselfishness  by  helping  carry  another 
wounded  soldier  three  miles  on  a  stretcher.  Home 
address,  Paul  W.  Westcott,  North  Castine,  Me. 

WESTERGREN,  HARRY  O.  .  .  .  Private 
Headquarters  Company,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M« 
C.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
St.  Etienne,  France,  October  4-6,  1918.  Private 
Westergren,  a  runner  displayed  exceptional  cour- 
age in  volunteering  to  carry  important  messages 
over  terrain  constantly  swept  by  machine-gun  and 
shell  fire.  Home  address,  John  A.  Westergren, 
father,  Emporia,  Kan. 

WESTERVELT,  EDGAR  C.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
26th  Infantry.  Unaided  he  reconnoitered  en- 
emy machine-gun  positions  near  Soissons,  France, 
July  18-21,  1918.  On  July  19,  1918,  with  a  small 
party  he  crossed  an  area  swept  by  fire  and  demol- 
ished several  machine-gun  nests  that  were  holding 
up  the  advance.  Home  address,  E.  M.  Westervelt, 
father,  1919  South  Seventy-fifth  Street,  Lincoln, 
Neb. 


WESTFALL,  ALBERT  C Corporal 

Company  G,  107th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Souplet,  France,  October 
18,  1918.  Undaunted  by  terrific  machine-gun  fire, 
Corporal  Westfall  went  out  into  the  open  and  res- 
cued a  British  officer  who  had  fallen  wounded. 
Later,  after  two  runners  had  been  killed  in  trying 
to  locate  missing  elements  of  his  battalion,  Corporal 
Westfall  assumed  this  task  and  in  performing  it 
four  times  crossed  a  sunken  road  which  was  con- 
tinuously raked  by  enemy  machine-gun  fire. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  J.  W.  Westfall,  mother,  5 
Park  Avenue,  Oneonta,  N.  Y. 

WESTON,  STEPHEN  J Sergeant 

Company  I,  47th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  Brieulles,  France, 
September  28,  1918.  Sergeant  Weston  charged  an 
enemy  machine-gun,  which  was  inflicting  heavy 
losses  upon  our  troops  and  delaying  the  advance. 
He  wounded  the  gunner  and  captured  the  gun, 
thereby  enabling  our  advance  to  continue.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Hannah  Weston,  533  Baldwin  Street, 
Waterbury,  Conn. 

WESTPHAL,  ARTHUR  E.  .  First  Lieutenant 
7th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Fossoy,  France,  July  15,  1918.  In 
command  of  a  Stokes  mortar  detachment,  Lieuten- 
ant Westphal  displayed  marked  coolness  and  leader- 
ship under  intense  enemy  shell  fire  in  so  operating 
his  guns  as  to  stop  the  advance  of  the  Germans  and 
prevent  their  crossing  the  Marne.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  V.  A.  Swornsboarne,  mother,  135  Greenfield 
Street,  Hartford,  Conn. 

WESTZENBERG,  GEORGE  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Medical  Detachment,  Company  A,  2d  Anti- 
aircraft Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For  extraordi- 
nary heroism  in  action  at  Neuvilly,  France,  Septem- 
ber 25,  1918.  He  voluntarily  ran  through  violent 
enemy  shell  fire  to  the  aid  of  two  soldiers  of  another 
organization  who  had  been  struck  by  an  exploding 
shell.  Finding  one  dead  and  the  other  severely 
wounded  he  administered  first  aid  to  the  wounded 
soldier  and  remained  with  him  until  an  ambulance 
could  be  brought  up.  Home  address,  Miss  Stella 
H.  Lerrer,  friend,  935  Kelly  Street,  New  York  City. 


WETZEL,  HENRY  W.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  F,  127th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Gesnes,  France,  October 
4-20,  1918.  Private  Wetzel,  a  company  runner, 
repeatedly  volunteered  for  missions  so  hazardous 
that  no  others  would  attempt  them.  At  all  hours 
of  the  day  and  night  over  unknown  ground,  he 
carried  numerous  messages  in  the  fane  of  heavy 
machine-gun  and  shell  fire.  Home  address,  Wil- 
liam Wetzel,  Birnamwood,  Wis. 

WHALEY,  WELLMON  P.  ...  Sergeant 
Deceased.  Company  F,  4th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Mont  St.  Pere, 
France,  July  22,  1918.  Advancing  far  ahead  of  his 
patrol,  Sergeant  Whaley  encountered  an  enemy 
patrol,  which  opened  fire  on  him.  Despite  the  fact 
that  he  had  been  severely  wounded,  he  continued 
to  combat  the  enemy,  killing  one  and  dispersing 
the  others.  Home  address,  Wellmon  P.  Whaley, 
father,  White  Castle,  La. 

WHEAT,  HARRY  R Captain 

Medical  Corps,  125th  Infantry.  For  extraordi- 
nary heroism  in  action,  August  16,  1918,  from  Sergy 
to  Mont  St.  Martin,  France,  between  the  Ourcq 
and  Vesle  Rivers.  During  the  attack  on  August  1, 
1918,  he  went  forward  with  the  first  wave  and  es- 
tablished a  dressing  station  in  an  advanced  posi- 
tion to  render  immediate  aid  to  the  wounded.  On 
August  5,  at  St.  Martin,  after  having  been  knocked 
down  by  the  explosion  of  a  shell  and  while  under 
severe  shell  and  machine-gun  fire,  he  displayed  ex- 
ceptional coolness  and  devotion  to  duty  in  render- 
ing surgical  attention  to  others  who  had  been 
wounded  by  the  same  shell.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Mary  L.  Wheat,  mother,  1911  Massachu- 
setts Avenue,  North  Cambridge,  Mass. 

WHEATON,  HOMER  J Corporal 

Deceased.  Company  G,  101st  Infantry.  During 
a  heavy  bombardment  on  the  morning  of  Feb- 
ruary 27,  1918.  one  of  the  hand  grenades  which  were 
being  distributed  to  the  men  of  his  company  was 
dropped  by  accident.  Corporal  Wheaton,  with 
extreme  courage  and  self-sacrifice,  ran  to  and  picked 
up  the  grenade  in  an  effort  to  cast  it  out  of  the  dan- 
ger area  before  it  exploded.  It  exploded,  however, 
before  he  could  throw  it  away,  and  he  was  fatally 
wounded,  dying  shortly  thereafter.  Next  of  kin, 
Mrs.  Ada  Ten  Eycke,  aunt,  304  West  Beard  Avenue, 
Syracuse,  N.  Y. 

WHEDON,  HERBERT  S Sergeant 

Company  B,  102d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Marcheville,  France,  Septem- 
ber 26,  1918.  During  an  intermittent  barrage  last- 
ing for  two  hours  he  placed  his  men  in  the  best 
shelter  available,  but  himself  remained  in  obser- 
vation, refusing  to  take  coyer  from  terrific  artillery 
fires.  He  was  twice  buried  by  exploding  shells 
while  succoring  wounded.  Home  address,  W.  D. 
Whedon,  father,  Madison,  Conn. 

WHEELER,  AFTON  E.  .  Ordnance  Sergeant 
Salvage  Squadron  No.  1.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  connection  with  millitary  operations 
against  an  armed  enemy  near  B6zu  St.  Germain, 
France,  September  7,  1918.  When  fire  broke  out 
in  a  wood  where  a  salvage  detachment  was  en- 
camped, seriously  endangering  the  lives  of  200 
men  because  of  their  proximity  to  a  pile  of  salvaged 
German  high  explosive  155-millimeter  shells,  he 
and  Private  Willie  J.  Walker  voluntarily  ran  to  the 
scene  of  the  fire  and  attempted  to  extinguish  the 
flames,  fully  aware  of  the  grave  danger  to  them- 
selves. They  fought  the  fire  with  blankets  and 
sticks,  but  the  fire  quickly  spread  to  the  shells. 
Both  men  were  killed  by  the  explosion  which  fol- 
lowed. Next  of  kin,  Clarence  A.  Wheeler,  father, 
3  Orchard  Street,  Cambridge,  Mass. 


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HEROES  ALL 


WHEELOCK,  FRANK  R Captain 

Medical  Corps,  313th  Infantry.  For  extraordi- 
nary heroism  in  action  near  Malancourt,  France, 
September  26-30, 1918.  Working  in  areas  that  were 
continually  being  swept  by  machine  gun,  rifle,  and 
•hell  fire,  Captain  Wheelock  worked  voluntarily 
and  unceasingly,  giving  aid,  food,  and  water  to  the 
wounded.  Throughout  the  entire  operations, 
Captain  Wheelock  showed  utter  disregard  for  his 
own  safety,  being  knocked  down  many  times  by 
shell  explosions.  For  two  nights  he  worked  as  a 
stretcher  bearer,  carrying  patients  to  places  of 
safety,  after  giving  them  medical  attention  during 
the  day.  Home  address,  Mrs.  F.  R.  Wheelock, 
wife,  Scranton,  Pa. 

WHEELER,  FREDERICK  C.  .  First  Lieutenant 
Company  G,  6th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  On 
June  5,  1918,  near  Bouresche,  France,  he  was  con- 
spicuous for  his  bravery  in  remaining  in  action, 
although  twice  wounded,  refusing  to  be  evacuated 
until  wounded  a  third  time,  and  then  endeavoring 
to  return  to  his  command.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Gibson  Bell,  mother,  2818  Deheancey  Place, 
Philadelphia,  Pa. 

WHIPPLE,  COLUMBUS  ....  Private 
Company  H,  47th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bazoches,  France,  August 
7,  1918.  He  crossed  the  Vesle  River  in  the  face  of 
enemy  fire  and  rescued  a  drowning  comrade  in  the 
deep,  swift  current  of  the  stream.  Home  address, 
Edson  Whipple,  father,  Show  Low,  Ariz. 

WHISENANT,  HERBERT  W.       .... 

Second  Lieutenant 

16th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Soissons.  France,  July  18,  1918.  While 
advancing  with  his  platoon,  Lieutenant  Whisenant. 
after  he  was  so  severely  wounded  that  he  was  un- 
able to  continue  so  encouraged  and  inspired  bis 
men  that  they  won  a  decided  victory  and  captured 
many  men  and  guns.  His  wound  resulted  in  the  loss 
of  a  leg.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Rosa  E.  Whisenant, 
mother,  1709  Congress  Avenue,  Austin,  Texas. 

WHITAKER  DANIEL Private 

Company  D,  6th  Infantry-  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Fontaine,  France,  Novem- 
ber 8,  1918.  While  engaged  as  company  runner 
Private  Whitaker  displayed  rare  devotion  to  duty 
by  carrying  messages  through  heavy  machine-gun 
fire,  continuing  his  work  after  being  severely 
wounded.  Home  address,  J.  W.  Whitaker,  father, 
Lancaster,  S.  C. 

WHITAKER,  JESSE Corporal 

Company,  23d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne-Aux-Arnes, 
France,  October  3-9,  1918.  A  few  minutes  before 
the  attack,  in  an  offensive  operation,  Corporal 
Whitaker  was  wounded  by  a  shell  fragment  but 
remained  with  his  platoon  and  led  his  squad  with 
great  courage  and  initiative  during  the  attack. 
Home  address,  Okie  P.  Whitaker,  wife,  Paris,  Mo. 

WHITCOMB,  GEORGE  ....  Private 
Company  B,  9th  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Cunel,  France, 
October  12,  1918.  Although  seriously  wounded. 
Private  Whitcomb  refused  to  be  evacuated  until 
he  had  gone  under  heavy  artillery  and  machine- 
gun  fire  to  four  other  gun  crews  requesting  that  men 
be  sent  to  his  gun,  thereby  enabling  an  important 
gun  to  remain  in  action.  Home  address,  Charles 
Whitcomb,  father,  Bonneville  Apartments,  Helena, 
Mont. 


France,  November  1,  1918.  When  the  advance 
of  his  battalion  was  hindered  by  a  strong  enemy 
machine-gun  nest,  Lieutenant  White  led  his  platoon 
forward  in  an  attack  on  the  hostile  position  and  was 
killed  at  the  head  of  his  platoon  just  before  the 
last  machine-gun  was  put  out  of  action.  Next  of 
kin,  Mrs.  Emma  E.  White,  mother,  910  South 
Eighth  Street,  Manitowoc,  Wis. 

WHITE,  EDWARD  R Sergeant 

Company  I,  115th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Consenvoye  Wood,  France, 
October  10,  1918.  After  his  platoon  leader  had 
been  killed,  Sergeant  White  took  command.  The 
advance  of  the  company  had  been  held  up  by  a 
machine-gun  nest,  until  Sergeant  White,  with  two 
other  soldiers  cleaned  out  the  nest,  killing  four  and 
capturing  six  of  the  enemy.  Home  address, 
E.  Riall  White,  father,  Salisbury,  Md. 

WHITE,  JESS Corporal 

Company  D.  317th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Nantillois,  France,  October 
5,  1918.  Corporal  White  led  his  squad  across  an 
area  swept  by  machine-gun  and  shell  fire  with  utter 
disregard  for  his  personal  danger.  Although  he  was 
severely  wounded  by  machine-gun  bullets,  he  con- 
tinued to  direct  his  squad  until  completely  ex- 
hausted from  loss  of  blood.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Willie  White,  mother,  Chelyan,  W.  Va. 

WHITE,  JOHN  B Private 

Medical  Detachment,  28th  Infantry.  For  three 
nights  at  Cantigny,  France,  on  May  28-31,  1918, 
he  worked  unceasingly  under  fire,  bringing  the 
wounded  to  safety  and  ministering  to  them  on  his 
own  initiative,  fie  repeatedly  left  shelter  to  help 
wounded  men.  Home  address,  Joshua  J.  White, 
father,  Miligan  College,  Tenn. 

WHITE,  LOUIS  D First  Sergeant 

Company  E,  137th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Baulny,  France,  September 
28,  1918.  He  volunteered  to  carry  a  message  to  the 
rear  through  heavy  artillery  fire  to  obtain  ammu- 
nition and  reinforcements.  That  mission  accom- 
plished, he  learned  that  his  captain,  the  only 
officer  left  with  the  Company,  had  been  wounded. 
Though  himself  wounded  and  suffering  from  gas, 
he  returned  to  the  front  lines,  reorganized  the 
company  and  held  his  section  of  the  front  line  until 
the  Division  was  relieved.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Louis  D.  White,  wife,  Hutchinson,  Kan. 

WHITE,  LYMAN Sergeant 

Company  H,  119th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt.  France,  Septem- 
ber 29,  1918.  When,  with  three  other  men,  he  en- 
countered a  German  patrol  which  outnumbered 
them  five  to  one,  he  ordered  his  companions  to 
keep  the  enemy  down  with  fire  from  their  Lewis 
gun.  He  then  crept  to  the  rear  of  the  hostile  patrol 
and  attacked  the  Germans  with  bombs.  At  the 
same  time  his  companions  attacked  from  the  front 
killing  several  of  the  Germans  and  capturing  nine. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Charles  White,  mother, 
Salemburg,  N.  C. 

WHITE,  NATHANIEL  C.  .  Private  (First  Class) 

Deceased.     Company  F,  370th  Infantry.     For 

extraordinary    heroism    in    action    at    Vauxaillon, 

France,  September  19,  1918.    Private  White,  while 


WHITE,  RICHARD  G. 


First  Lieutenant 


WHITE,  DONALD  W. 


Second  Lieutenant 


Deceased.      23d    Infantry.      For   extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Landres  et  St.  Georges, 


16th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Soissons,  France,  July  18,  1918.  He  led 
his  platoon  through  intense  machine-gun  and 
artillery  fire,  destroying  machine-guns  tht  were 
causing  heavy  losses  on  an  exposed  flank,  and  re- 
maining in  command  of  his  platoon  until  twice 
severely  wounded.  Home  address,  Hughes  White, 
brother,  273  Calhoun  Street,  Charleston,  S.  C. 


DISTINGUISHED  SERVICE  CROSS 


415 


acting  as  company  runner,  exposed  himself  con- 
stantly to  intense  enemy  machine-gun  and  artillery 
fire,  and  was  killed  while  in  the  performance  of  his 
duty.  Next  of  kin,  Nathaniel  Jones,  uncle,  514 
East  Thirty-sixth  Street,  Chicago,  111. 

WHITE,  RICHARD  J.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
113th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Ravine  de  Molleville,  north  of  Samog- 
neux,  France,  October  15,  1918.  He  was  a  member 
of  a  small  party  which  was  suddenly  fired  upon  by 
three  German  machine-guns,  one  soldier  being 
killed  and  an  officer  severely  wounded.  Himself 
unharmed,  Lieutenant  White  returned  with  another 
soldier  and,  in  the  face  of  machine-gun  fire,  ap- 
proached within  50  yards  of  the  machine-gun  nests 
and  carried  the  wounded  officer  to  shelter.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  A.  White,  mother,  1115  West  Jeffer- 
son Street,  Creston,  la. 

WHITE,  THOMAS  M Sergeant 

Company  D,  306th  Machine  Gun  Battalion. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Toter 
Nanns  Valley,  France,  October  4.  1918.  While  in 
command  of  his  platoon,  Sergeant  White  went  with 
two  other  soldiers  to  the  rescue  of  three  members 
of  a  gun  crew,  among  whom  a  German  hand  grenade 
had  burst.  Finding  one  of  the  men  dead  and 
another  so  severely  wounded  that  he  could  not  be 
moved,  Sergeant  White  carried  the  third  man  to 
shelter  in  plain  view  of  the  enemy,  under  continu- 
ous shell  and  machine-gun  fire.  His  comrades  also 
having  been  wounded,  he  also  succeeded  in  getting 
them  back  to  safety,  and  thereafter  twice  returned 
to  the  gun  position  to  administer  first  aid  and  carry 
water  to  the  wounded  soldier,  who  could  not  be 
moved.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary  Kelly,  sister. 
73  Orange  Street,  Bridgeport,  Conn. 

WHITE,  TRACY  S.  .  .  .  First  Sergeant 
Company  B,  311th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ferme  des  Loges,  France. 
October  19,  1918.  When  the  position  his  com- 
pany held  was  enfiladed  and  communication  to 
the  rear  cut  off,  he  volunteered  to  carry  a  message 
to  the  battalion  commander  after  several  runners 
had  been  killed  in  the  attempt.  Crossing  ground 
swept  by  intense  machine-gun  and  artillery  fire, 
he  delivered  the  message  and  returned  with  orders 
as  to  the  disposition  of  the  company.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Tracy  S.  White,  wife,  Ocean  Grove,  N.  J. 

WHITE,  WALTER  D Private 

Deceased.  Company  B,  309th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  the  Bois  des 
Loges,  France,  November  1,  1918.  While  acting 
as  runner,  Private  White  volunteered  to  carry  a 
message  across  a  long  stretch  of  open  country 
which  was  subjected  to  heavy  machine-gun  and 
artillery  fire.  He  successfully  crossed  the  space 
and  delivered  his  message,  but  in  an  attempt  to  re- 
turn, he  was  killed  by  a  rain  of  machine-gun  bullets. 
His  conduct  served  as  an  inspiration  to  other  run- 
ners. Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Carrie  L.  White,  mother, 
Byron,  N.Y. 

WHITE,  WILBERT  WALLACE     .      .      . 

Second  Lieutenant 

Deceased.  Air  Service,  147th  Aero  Squadron. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  in  the  regions 
of  Etain  and  Chambley,  France,  September  14, 
1918.  While  protecting  three  allied  observation 
planes  in  the  region  of  Etain,  Lieutenant  White  was 
attacked  by  three  Halberstadt  fighters.  He  en- 
gaged them  immediately,  successfully  fighting 
them  off  and  leading  them  all  away  from  the  obser- 
vation planes,  which  were  thus  permitted  to  carry 
on  their  work  unmolested.  While  returning  home 
he  dived  through  a  cloud  to  attack  an  enemy  bal- 
loon near  Chambley,  bringing  it  down  in  flames. 
Two  Fokker  scouts  then  attacked  him;  and,  al- 
though he  was  alone,  with  intrepid  courage  he  at- 


tacked the  first  Fokker  head  on,  shooting  until  it 
went  down  into  a  vertical  dive  out  of  control. 
Pulling  up  sharply,  he  fired  a  long  burst  at  the 
second  Fokker  as  it  went  over  him,  putting  it  to 
immediate  flight.  For  the  following  act  of  extra 
ordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Toul,  France, 
October  10,  1918,  Lieutenant  White  is  awarded  an 
Oak  Leaf  Cluster,  to  be  worn  with  the  Distinguished 
Service  Cross.  In  command  of  a  patrol  of  four 
planes,  which  was  attacked  by  five  German  Fok- 
kers,  he  attacked  the  enemy  plane  which  was  hard 
pressing  a  new  pilot.  The  German  Fokker  had 
gotton  at  the  tail  of  the  American  plane  and  was 
overtaking  it.  Lieutenant  White's  gun  having 
jammed,  he  drove  his  plane  head-on  into  the  Ger- 
man Fokker,  both  crashing  to  earth,  500  meters 
below.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  W.  W.  White,  Jr.,  541 
Lexington  Avenue,  New  York  City. 

WHITE,  WILLIAM  P Corporal 

Company  D,  165th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  the  Argonne,  France,  October 
14-29,  1918.  Attached  to  the  regimental  liaison 
group,  Private  White,  time  and  again  traversed 
three  kilometers  to  the  front  lines,  proving  the  swift- 
est and  surest  runner.  For  three  days  and  nights 
he  worked  unceasingly  under  terrific  artillery 
and  machine-gun  fire  accomplishing  his  mission, 
when  other  runners  failed.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Carrie  White,  mother,  418  East  163d  Street, 
New  York  City. 

WHITED,  HOMER Corporal 

Company  D,  167th  Infantry-  He  was  a  member 
of  a  patrol  of  five  men  which,  on  March  4, 1918,  en- 
countered an  enemy  patrol  of  eleven  men,  which  it 
attacked  and  routed,  taking  two  prisoners.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Caldonia  Waited,  mother,  1430 
Dartmouth,  Bessemer,  Ala. 

WHITEHEAD,  FRANK  ....  Captain 
5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne,  France,  October 
4,  1918.  Although  severely  wounded  Captain 
Whitehead  showed  exceptional  coolness  and  bravery 
in  his  selection  of  machine-gun  sites  and  in  routing 
the  enemy  while  under  heavy  machine-gun  fire. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Joseph  Whitehead,  6  Spencer 
Avenue,  Chelsea,  Mass. 

WHITEHEAD,  LEWIS  E.  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Machine  Gun  Company,  310th  Infantry.  I  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  at  St.  Juvin,  France, 
October  16,  1918.  Sergeant  Whitehead,  then  cor- 
poral, after  giving  first  aid  to  his  platoon  leader, 
who  had  been  wounded,  took  command  of  the  pla- 
toon and  led  it  in  an  attack  in  the  face  of  con- 
centrated enemy  artillery  and  machine-gun  fire, 
reaching  the  objective  and  effectively  protecting 
the  exposed  flank  of  the  assaulting  battalion  with 
his  two  guns.  Home  address,  Robert  E.  White- 
head,  father,  Elmira,  N.Y. 

WHITEMAN,  RALPH  A Sergeant 

Company  D,  312th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Grand-Pre,  France,  October 
18,  1918.  When  his  detachment  had  become  dis- 
organized by  sniper  and  machine-gun  fire,  Sergeant 
Whiteman,  without  regard  for  personal  danger, 
reorganized  his  command,  and  by  his  gallant  ex- 
ample led  his  men  against  the  enemy  machine-gun 
position,  capturing  it  and  bringing  the  gun  back 
to  our  lines.  Home  address,  Horace  S.  Whiteman, 
Clearfield,  Pa. 

WHITING,  CHARLES  W Private 

Deceased.  Headquarters  Company,  308th  In- 
fantry. For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Barbanvale,  France,  September  10,  1918  Private 
Whiting  had  charge  of  maintaining  a  telephone 
line  from  Barbanvale  to  Blanzy.  The  line  was 
under  direct  observation  of  the  enemy,  and  the  ap- 


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pearance  of  a  lineman  was  the  immediate  occasion 
for  shelling  by  the  enemy  with  field  artillery  and 
one-pounders.  Private  Whiting  stuck  to  his  work 
repairing  break  after  break,  until  he  was  mortally 
wounded  by  the  enemy  shell  fire.  Next  of  kin, 
Mrs.  A.  C.  Battles,  mother,  66  Main  Street,  Avon, 
Mass. 

WHITING,  CLINTON  L.  .  First  Lieutenant 
Company  A,  308th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  La  Harazee,  France,  Sep- 
tember 26-28,  1918.  During  the  advance  in  the 
Argonne  Forest,  Lieutenant  Whiting  exposed  him- 
self fearlessly  to  enemy  machine-gun  and  sniper 
fire  while  leading  his  men  and  consolidating  his 
position,  which  was  in  a  marsh  covered  with  wire 
grass  and  stunted  brush.  He  continued  to  lead 
his  men  with  utter  disregard  for  personal  danger 
until  he  fell  seriously  wounded  by  a  machine-gun 
bullet  on  the  afternoon  of  September  28  near 
Binarville.  Home  address,  D.  Clinton  Whiting, 
father,  21  Fulton  Street,  New  York  City. 

WHITINGTON.  CHARLEY  E.  .  .  Private 
Company  I,  28th  Infantry.  For  three  days  at 
Cantigny,  France,  on  May  28-30,  1918,  he  per- 
formed with  great  bravery  the  duties  of  battalion 
gunner  without  rest.  Although  wounded,  he  re- 
mained on  duty  under  fire  until  his  battalion  was 
relieved.  Home  address,  Miss  Gladys  I.  Whiting- 
ton,  sister,  Great  Cacapon,  W.Va. 

WHITMAN,  GUY  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  F,  127th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Gesnes,  France,  October 
4-20,  1918.  During  this  period,  Private  Whitman, 
although  many  runners  had  been  shot  down,  re- 
peatedly volunteered  and  carried  messages  through 
heavy  enemy  barrages,  successfully  accomplishing 
his  work  and  thereby  saving  the  lives  of  many  of 
his  comrades.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Maud  Whitman, 
mother,  531  Outagamie  Street,  Appleton,  Wis. 

WHITMAN,  W.  M Colonel 

325th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Fleville  and  St.  Juvin,  France,  October 
11-12,  1918.  When  his  regiment  was  attacked  in 
column  before  reaching  the  line  which  it  was  to 
hold  Colonel  Whitman  took  command  and  person- 
ally led  his  men  into  action.  Always  on  the  firing 
line,  he  led  four  attacks  under  heavy  fire  from  at- 
tillery,  machine-guns,  and  snipers  on  the  hill  east 
of  St.  Juvin,  the  fourth  of  which  was  successful. 
He  maintained  his  post  of  command  on  or  near  the 
front  line  throughout  the  engagement  and  by  his 
personal  example  of  courage  inspired  his  men  to  val- 
iant and  successful  combat.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
W.  M.  Whitman,  wife,  235  Edgerton  Road,  Akron, 
Ohio. 

WHITNEY,  LE  ROY  F Corporal 

Company  M,  108th  Infantry.  For  extraordi- 
nary heroism  in  action  near  St.  Souplet,  France, 
October  17,  1918.  Voluntarily  carrying  messages 
under  heavy  shell  and  machine-gun  fire,  he  dis- 
played great  bravery  and  gallantry.  In  one  in- 
stance he  completed  the  mission  of  a  runner  who 
had  been  wounded  and  returned  with  very  impor- 
tant information  as  to  where  the  barrage  would  fall. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  H.  L.  Whitney,  mother, 
10  Easterly  Avenue,  Auburn,  N.  Y. 

WHITNEY,  RALPH  L Private 

Deceased.  Company  C,  112th  Machine  Gun 
Battalion.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action 
near  Montagne,  France,  October  15,  1918.  During 
an  attack,  Private  Whitney  was  tireless  in  his  efforts 
to  bring  food  and  water  to  his  comrades.  On 
October  8  he  captured  13  Germans  without  as- 
sistance and  without  regard  to  his  personal  safety. 


Later,  while  aiding  a  wounded  comrade  he  was 
severely  wounded.  Next  of  kin,  E.  E.  Whitney, 
father,  R.  F.  D.  7,  Ann  Arbor,  Mich. 

WHITSON,  LESTER Corporal 

Company  E,  131st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Hamel,  Belgium.  July  4,  1918. 
Although  severely  wounded  in  the  shoulder  at  the 
beginning  of  the  engagement,  he  continued  for- 
ward as  squad  leader,  exhibiting  great  gallantry 
and  setting  an  inspiring  example  to  his  men.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Emma  Whitson,  mother,  6816 
Olcott  Avenue,  Chicago,  111. 

WHITSON,  ROBERT  KENNETH  .  Captain 
26th  Infantry.  When  his  major  was  killed  near 
Spissons,  France,  July  19,  1918,  he  took  command  of 
his  battalion  and,  although  wounded,  led  it  for- 
ward for  the  succeeding  three  days  to  its  final  ob- 
jective, and,  although  wounded  again,  refused  to  be 
evacuated  until  he  had  directed  the  consolidation 
of  his  position.  Home  address,  Mrs.  R.  K.  Whit- 
son,  wife,  Union  City,  Tenn. 

WHITTHORNE,  HARRY  S.  .  .  .  Captain 
140th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Exermont,  France,  September  28,  1918, 
and  October  1,  1918.  He  organized  a  detachment 
to  go  1200  yards  in  front  of  our  lines  to  rescue 
the  wounded  in  a  wood  previously  occupied.  He 
brought  back  over  20  of  the  wounded,  who  would 
otherwise  have  been  captured  or  died  from  expos- 
ure, the  rescue  being  effected  under  heavy  machine- 
gun  and  artillery  fire.  Later,  when  he  was  the  only 
officer  with  the  battalion,  he  refused  to  be  evac- 
uated, though  wounded  and  burned  by  mustard 
gas,  remaining  in  command  until  the  battalion 
was  relieved.  Home  address,  Sam  Whitthorne, 
620  Second  Avenue,  San  Francisco,  Cal. 

WIBERG,  ALVIN Sergeant 

Company  C,  131st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  during  the  Somme  offensive, 
France,  August  15,  1918.  Blown  over  the  parapet 
of  an  outpost  when  an  enemy  shell  made  a  direct 
hit,  he,  upon  regaining  consciousness,  carried  the 
wounded  members  of  his  squad  through  heavy 
shell  and  machine-gun  fire  to  a  dressing  station. 
He  then  drew  a  new  automatic  rifle  from  a  nearby 
dump,  and,  making  his  way  through  heavy  fire, 
established  a  new  outpost,  holding  it  alone  against 
the  enemy  for  14  hours  until  relieved.  Home  ad- 
dress, Olaf  Olsen,  uncle,  3740  North  Central  Park 
Avenue,  Chicago,  111. 

WICHART,  GEORGE  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
French  Army.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion nearMonthois,  France,  September  27  to  October 
7,  1918.  During  the  attack  on  Monthois  he  volun- 
tarily undertook  the  most  hazardous  missions,  fear- 
lessly traversing  ground  swept  by  machine-gun  fire 
and  severe  bombardment  to  secure  liaison  between 
neighboring  French  units  and  to  reconnoiter  our 
first  line  positions.  His  reports  were  invaluable. 
On  the  night  of  October  2  he  led  a  battalion  to  its 
position  of  attack  and  personally  reconnoitered  the 
line  under  intense  machine-gun  and  artillery  fire, 
furnishing  a  splendid  example  of  coolness  and 
utter  disregard  of  danger  to  the  men  of  the  battalion. 

WICKHAN,  GORDON Private 

Headquarters  Company,  131st  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  at  Chipilly  Ridge, 
France,  August  11,  1918.  He  was  on  duty  with  a 
carrying  party,  which  was  severely  shelled  and 
gassed  while  passing  through  Grassier  Wood.  In 
utter  diregard  of  his  own  personal  safety,  this  cour- 
ageous soldier  made  repeated  trips  into  the  woods 
under  heavy  shell  fire  and  rescued  wounded  soldiers. 
Home  address,  G.  R.  Wickhan,  father,  care  S.S. 
Albania,  Goodrich  Transportation  Co.,  Chicago, 


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WICKLIFFE,  ROBERT  E Private 

Company  A,  4th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Grand  Ballois  Farm,  France, 
July  14-15.  1918.  After  being  severely  wounded 
Private  Wickliffe  remained  at  his  post  performing 
hia  duties  as  a  relay  runner  until  relieved.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Clara  Wickliffe,  mother,  R.  F.  D.  4, 
Warsaw,  Mo. 

WIDDIFIELD,  CECIL  J.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
6th  U.  S.  M.  C.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  St.  Etienne,  France,  October  5,  1918. 
Lieutenant  Widdifield  voluntarily  went  forward 
for  a  distance  of  800  meters  under  heavy  shell  fire 
and  rescued  a  wounded  soldier  who  had  been  left 
there  the  night  before  when  the  advance  patrols 
had  been  withdrawn.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Jack 
Meader,  cousin,  Seattle,  Wash. 

WIESE,  EDWIN Private 

Company  C,  355th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Essey,  France,  September  12, 
1918.  He  displayed  conspicuous  gallantry  by 
creeping  forward  alone  under  machine-gun  fire 
and  capturing  two  enemy  machine-guns,  which 
were  holding  up  the  advance  of  his  organization. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Louise  Wiese,  2514  Harris 
Avenue,  St.  Louis,  Mo. 

WIGGINS,  EDWIN  W Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  A,  128th  Machine  Gun 
Battalion.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action 
near  Baulny,  France,  September  29,  1918.  Ser- 
geant Wiggins  led  a  machine-gun  platoon  to  a  threat- 
ened portion  of  the  line,  under  a  heavy  enemy  bar- 
rage, walking  back  and  forth  along  the  front  under 
heavy  enemy  fire,  encouraging  his  men  and  direct- 
ing the  construction  of  emplacements.  He  also 
organized  a  group  of  infantrymen,  who  had  be- 
come separated  from  their  organizations,  and  put 
them  in  the  line,  supervising  their  intrenchments. 
This  gallant  soldier  was  killed  just  as  this  work 
was  completed.  Next  of  kin,  T.  S.  Wiggins,  father, 
506  South  Maple  Street,  Carthage,  Mo. 

WIGGLESWORTH,  ROBERT  .  .  Captain 
132d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Consenvoye,  France,  October  9,  1918. 
When  the  two  platoons  he  was  leading  in  attack 
were  held  up  by  terrific  fire  from  two  machine- 
guns,  Captain  Wigglesworth  ordered  his  men  to 
lie  down  and  he,  singlehanded  rushed  one  nest, 
killing  the  gunner  and  capturing  the  crew.  He 
then  forced  the  surrender  of  the  second  gun  crew. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Alfreida  Wigglesworth,  wife, 
Chicago,  111. 

WIGHT,  HOWARD  M Private 

Company  I,  361st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Gesnes,  France,  September 
28,  1918.  When  his  battalion  withdrew  after  at- 
tacking a  hostile  position  under  heavy  fire,  Private 
Wight,  instead  of  falling  back,  organized  a  party 
and,  in  the  face  of  intense  machine-gun  fire,  res- 
cued 15  wounded  soldiers  who  would  otherwise 
have  fallen  into  the  hands  of  the  enemy.  He  placed 
the  wounded  men  in  a  gravel  pit  and  remained  the 
entire  night,  administering  first  aid,  despite  the 
fact  that  he  himself  was  nearly  exhausted  after 
three  days  of  fighting.  Home  address,  Bert 
S.  Lamb,  298  Pine  Street,  South  Portland,  Me. 

WILBUR,  THOMAS  A Secretary 

Y.  M.  C.  A,  Attached  to  6th  Machine  Gun  Bat- 
talion, U.  S.  M.  C.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Jaulny,  France,  September  13-15,  1918. 
Declining  to  remain  in  the  rear,  Mr.  Wilbur  attached 
himself  to  the  Medical  Department  rendering  first 
aid  and  bringing  in  wounded,  serving  at  all  times 
in  a  most  valuable  manner.  He  disregarded  an 
order  to  return  to  the  rear  when  it  seemed  that  the 


enemy  would  launch  a  counterattack,  but  remained 
with  the  wounded  until  all  were  safely  evacuated. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  T.  W.  Wilbur,  mother,  24 
Franklin  Square,  New  Britain,  Conn. 

WILCOX,  GILBERT  W.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  D,  4th  Engineers.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  on  the  Vesle  River,  near  Villa 
Savoy  at  a  time  when  it  was  undor  a  heavy  bom- 
bardment to  rescue  a  wounded  officer.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Nathan  Wilcox,  mother,  Linton,  Ore. 

WILCOX   GLENN  E.     .  Second  Lieutenant 

Deceased.  Company  L,  30th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Jaulgonne, 
France,  July  23,  1918.  When  his  company  had 
reached  its  objective  and  was  suffering  heavy  cas- 
ualties from  shell  fire,  Lieutenant  Wilcox  rendered 
valuable  assistance  in  reorganizing  the  company 
and  caring  for  the  W9unded.  He  remained  on  duty 
even  though  suffering  from  severe  mustard  gas 
burns.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Louise  M.  Wilcox, 
mother,  523  State  Line  Avenue,  Texarkana,  Texas. 

WILCOX,  RALPH  M.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
5th  Regiment  U.  S  M.  C.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Letanne,  France,  November 
lO^ll,  1918.  Lieutenant  Wilcox  volunteered  for  a 
liaison  and  successfully  accomplished  it,  displaying 
marked  bravery.  Passing  through  a  heavy  ar- 
tillery and  machine-gun  barrage  he  pushed  through 
the  enemy  outpost  line,  routed  one  of  the  outposts, 
and  succeeded  in  establishing  liaison  between  two 
battalions  at  a  critical  moment.  Home  address. 
Lyman  T.  Wilcox,  father,  520  East  Twenty-first 
Street,  North  Portland,  Ore. 

WILCOXSON,  ORVAL  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Machine  Gun  Company  357th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  in  the  Argonne, 
France,  October  23,  1918.  He  was  always  the  first 
to  volunteer  as  a  company  runner  for  dangerous 
missions,  and  repeatedly  passed  through  heavy  fire 
to  deliver  important  messages,  showing  marked 
personal  heroism.  Home  address,  John  T.  Wil- 
coxson.  father.  Marietta,  Okla. 

WILDER,  MARSHALL  P.  ...  Captain 
354th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Xammes,  France,  September  26,  1918. 
Captain  Wilder  was  in  command  of  a  raiding  party, 
which  was  caught  under  such  heavy  machine-gun 
fire  that  the  success  of  the  raid  was  threatened. 
Taking  charge  of  a  combat  group,  whose  leader  had 
become  a  casualty,  this  officer  charged  the  hostile 
strong  point  and  succeeded  in  clearing  it  with  heavy 
casualties  to  the  enemy,  the  reaminder  of  whom  re- 
treated. Home  address,  Mrs.  Hardy  D.  Biggs, 
sister,  216  Wooster  Street,  Elyria,  Ohio. 


WILDER,  THOMAS  E. 


Corporal 


Deceased.  Company  F,  137th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Baulny, 
France,  September  28,  1918.  After  all  of  his  squad 
but  himself  had  been  killed  by  the  explosion  of  a 
shell,  and  after  half  of  one  hand  had  been  carried 
away  by  a  piece  of  shell,  Corporal  Wilder  valiantly 
continued  the  combat  until  he  himself  was  killed. 
Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Guy  Vance,  Macksville,  Ka. 

WILES,  GEORGE  L Private 

Machine  Gun  Company.  120th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Bellicourt, 
France,  September  29,  1918.  After  his  own  gun 
had  been  knocked  out,  Private  Wiles  assisted  an- 
other soldier  in  breaking  up  an  enemy  machine-gun 
nest  and  turning  the  captured  gun  on  the  enemy, 
firing  about  a  thousand  rounds.  When  this  gun 
jammed  he  procured  grenades  and  the  rifle  of  a 
dead  soldier  and  continued  on  to  the  objective. 
Home  address,  William  Wiles  father,  R.  F.  D.  2, 
Newmarket,  Tenn. 


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WILEY,  J.  E Private 

Company  B,  4th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Lea  Evaux,  France,  July 
15-15,  1918.  After  being  badly  gassed,  Private 
Wiley  continued  with  his  duties  as  runner,  carrying 
messages  through  a  heavy  bombardment  to  and 
from  the  front  line.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary 
Wiley,  mother,  440  San  Rafael  Street,  Colorado 
Springs,  Colo. 

WILKEN,  ALT  C Private 

Company  M,  168th  Infantry.  He  aided  mate- 
rially in  the  advance  against  the  Prussian  Guards 
near  Sergy,  France,  July  28,  1918.  Despite  three 
wounds  he  continued  firing  with  his  automatic  rifle 
until  his  right  hand  was  shattered.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  J.  C.  Wilken  1009  Walnut  Street,  Atlantic, 
la. 

WILKERSON,  ALFRED  ....  Private 
Company  B,  2d  Engineers.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Jaulny,  France,  September  12, 
1918.  Private  Wilkerson  and  another  soldier 
who  were  acting  as  wire  cutters  with  the  first  line 
of  infantry,  fought  their  way  forward  in  advance 
of  their  unit  and  were  the  first  men  to  enter  Jaulny, 
while  it  was  swept  by  machine-gun  fire,  infested 
with  snipers,  and  still  occupied  by  rear-guard  de- 
tachments of  the  enemy.  After  capturing  eight 
Germans  in  a  dugout,  they  courageously  searched 
the  caves  in  the  town  and  took  55  prisoners.  Home 
address,  Myrtle,  Mo. 

WILKINS,  JOHN  .  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Machine  Gun  Company,  316th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Verdun, 
France,  November  3  and  4,  1918.  Repeatedly 
volunteering  to  act  as  runner,  Private  Wilkins 
made  several  hazardous  journeys  from  headquarters 
to  the  machine-gun  positions,  a  distance  of  500 
meters,  at  all  times  subjected  to  intense  artillery 
bombardment.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Leah  J. 
Wilkins,  wife,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

WILKINSON,  HAROLD  ....  Private 
Company  B,  16th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  south  of  Soissons,  France, 
July  20,  1918.  When  the  enemy  was  forming  for  a 
counter  attack  he  carried  messages  three  times 
through  their  heavy  barrage,  and  although  in  an 
exhausted  condition  from  that  work,  he  remained 
with  his  company  throughout  the  entire  operations. 
Home  address,  John  W.  Wilkinson,  father,  Wil- 
liams, Iowa. 


WILKINSON,  JACK  H Private 

Company  D,  107th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ronssoy,  France,  September 
29,  1918.  During  the  operations  against  the 
Hindenburg  line  Private  Wilkinson  left  shelter  and 
went  forward,  crawling  on  his  hands  and  knees, 
under  heavy  machine-gun  fire,  to  the  aid  of  a 
wounded  officer  and  a  wounded  soldier.  With  the 
assistance  of  another  soldier  he  succeeded  in  drag- 
ging and  carrying  them  back  to  the  shelter  of  a 
trench.  Home  address,  Mrs.  C.  B.  Mudge,  friend, 
Halsey  Valley,  Ky. 

WILKINSON,  JOHN  L.  .  .  First  Sergeant 
Company  G,  140th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Exermont,  France,  Septem- 
ber 28,  1918.  After  being  seriously  gassed,  Ser- 
geant Wilkinson  refused  to  be  evacuated,  but  re- 
mained on  duty  for  three  days,  assisting  the  officers 
in  maintaining  organization  with  utter  disregard 
for  his  own  safety,  until  the  company  was  re- 
lieved becoming  so  exhausted  that  he  was  unable 
to  walk.  Home  address,  George  Wilkinson,  father, 
Richmond,  Mo. 


WILKINSON,  THADDEUS  R.  .  .  Sergeant 
Medical  Detachment,  26th  Infantry.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  at  Verdun,  France, 
October  4-9,  1918.  Throughout  this  period 
Sergeant  Wilkinson,  with  utter  disregard  for  per- 
sonal danger,  rendered  first  aid  tothewounded  under 
heavy  artillery  and  machine  gun  fire.  On  October 
9  he  was  severely  wounded  while  endeavoring  to 
reach  a  wounded  comrade,  passing  through  the 
direct  fire  of  the  enemy  in  his  gallant  attempt.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  D.  J.  Wilkinson,  Capleville,  Tenn. 

WILLARD,  HENRY  W Corporal 

Company  B,  Seventh  Infantry.  In  the  Bois  de 
Belleau,  on  June  20,  1918,  he  went  out  of  his  posi- 
tion for  a  distance  of  75  yards  under  heavy  machine- 
gun  fire,  and  by  rifle  fire  took  possession  of  one  of  the 
guns,  brought  it  back,  and  proceeded  to  put  it  in 
operation  against  the  Germans.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Mary  Willard,  mother,  R.  F.  D.  22,  Brookton, 

WILLIAMS,  CHARLES  F.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
9th  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Romagne,  France,  October 
11,  1918.  Although  wounded  by  a  high-explosive 
shell,  Lieutenant  Williams  refused  to  be  evacuated, 
but  continued  leading  his  platoon  in  the  attack, 
and  successfully  defended  his  positions  from  counter 
attack  until  completely  exhausted.  Home  address, 
Charles  F.  Williams,  Mansfield,  Ohio. 

WILLIAMS,  C.  M Captain 

Medical  Department,  125th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
ceptional heroism  in  action  on  the  Ourcq  River 
July  31  and  August  1,  1918;  northwest  of  Cou- 
longes,  France,  August  2,  1918;  and  on  the  heights 
overlooking  the  Vesle  River,  August  3-7,  1918. 
During  these  three  periods  of  severe  fighting  he 
maintained  a  dressing  station  close  to  the  advanced 
lines  and  worked  continuously  night  and  day 
under  heavy  artillery  and  machine-gun  fire. 
Home  address,  J.  C.  Williams,  Boston,  Ark. 

WILLIAMS,  CHARLES  V.  ...  Corporal 
Company  B,  345th  Battalion  Tank  Corps. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Baulny, 
Meuse,  France,  September  28,  1918.  During  an 
attack  on  a  hedge  south  of  the  Montrebeau  Woods, 
Corporal  Williams  left  his  tank,  which  was  out  of 
action,  and  went  through  the  severe  rifle,  machine- 
gun,  and  artillery  fire  to  give  first  aid  to  his  wound- 
ed lieutenant.  He  then  took  the  wounded  offi- 
cer's place,  leading  the  platoon  of  tanks  to  the  ob- 
jective through  the  intense  enemy  fire.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Charles  V.  Williams,  534  South  Forty- 
ninth  Street,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

WILLIAMS,  FRANK Sergeant 

Company  M.  28th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  the  Argonne  Forest,  France, 
October  9,  1918.  In  the  absence  of  the  platoon 
commander,  Sergeant  Williams  displayed  great 
courage  and  good  judgment  in  leading  his  platoon 
in  the  attack  on  Hill  263.  Although  wounded  in  the 
advance,  he  refused  to  be  evacuated,  but  continued 
to  lead  his  menunder  heavy  artillery  and  machine-gun 
fire.  He  remained  with  his  command  until  it  was 
relieved.  Home  address,  Frank  Williams,  father, 
Wellston,  Ohio. 

WILLIAMS,  FRANK  G.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Headquarters  Company,  9th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Medeah 
Ferme,  France,  October  3,  1918.  While  acting  as 
runner,  Private  Williams,  badly  wounded,  con- 
cealed the  fact  when  he  realized  that  his  services 
were  badly  needed.  He  ran  and  delivered  messages 
throughout  the  attack  and  not  until  objectives 
were  attained  and  consolidated  would  he  allow 
his  wound  to  be  dressed.  Home  address,  W.  E. 
Williams,  father,  Furnesville,  Ind. 


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WILLIAMS.  FRANK  L.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Medical  Corps,  168th  Infantry.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  in  Champagne,  east 
of  Rheims,  France,  July  15,  1918,  and  near  the 
River  Ourcq,  northeast  of  Chateau-Thierry,  France, 
July  30,  1918.  He  voluntarily  left  a  dugout  on  the 
Champagne  front,  and  for  more  than  two  hours, 
all  the  time  under  shell  fire,  administered  to  the 
needs  of  wounded  men  who  were  lying  in  the  open. 
During  the  advance  across  the  River  Ourcq  he 
voluntarily  remained  in  exposed  positions  under 
heavy  shell  fire,  caring  for  and  dressing  the  wounded 
until  he  was  severely  injured.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  F.  L.  Williams,  2005  University  Avenue, 
Des  Moines.  la. 


WILLIAMS,  FRANK  M Captain 

325th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  St.  Juvin.  France,  October  12  and  16, 
1918.  During  the  operations  in  the  vicinity  of  St. 
Juvin  this  officer  demonstrated  the  highest  per- 
sonal bravery  and  leadership.  On  October  12, 
although  he  was  wounded,  he  organized  a  provision- 
al combat  group  and  led  it  to  a  ridge,  repulsing  an 
enemy  counterattack  which  threatened  our  left 
flank.  On  October  16  while  he  was  reconnoitering 
a  position  for  machine-guns  he  rescued  an  American 
soldier  from  five  armed  Germans  four  of  whom  he 
killed  with  his  pistol.  Later  on  the  same  day  he 
saw  a  hostile  skirmish  line  advancing  toward  hill 
182.  He  rushed  a  machine-gun  forward  with  which 
the  attack  was  broken.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Clare  Williams,  wife,  410^  Franklin  Street, 
Tampa,  Fla. 

WILLIAMS,  HENRY  M.  .  First  Lieutenant 
76th  Field  Artillery.  For  extraordinary  heroism 
in  action  near  Dun-sur-Meuse,  France,  October  31- 
November  11,  1918.  In  command  of  a  detached 
piece  operating  with  the  infantry  of  the  5th  Divi- 
sion, Lieutenant  Williams  kept  his  gun  close  be- 
hind the  attacking  waves  and  skillfully  accom- 
plished the  missions  assigned  to  him.  This  was 
the  first  field  piece  to  cross  the  Meuse.  Putting  out 
of  action  a  battery  of  German  77-mm.  guns,  by 
direct  fire,  he  later  turned  on  the  retreating  enemy 
after  his  own  ammunition  had  been  exhausted. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  R.  R.  Williams,  mother,  114 
Webster  Street,  Redlands,  Cal. 

WILLIAMS,  ISHAM  R.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
7th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Fossoy,  France,  July  21,  1918.  Lieute- 
nant Williams  led  a  patrol  across  the  Marne  River 
under  intense  machine-gun  fire,  and  when  his  boat 
was  sunk,  twice  swam  the  river  to  correct  the  fire 
of  his  covering  detachment  and  to  bring  his  patrol 
to  safety  after  their  mission  had  been  accomplished. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary  Lyde  Hicks  Williams, 
mother,  Fauson,  N.  C. 

WILLIAMS,  JAMES  R.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  E,  120th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Mazinghein,  France,  Oc- 
tober 19,  1918.  With  another  soldier  Private  Wil- 
liams volunteered  and  rescued  a  wounded  comrade 
from  an  exposed  position  in  front  of  the  line  after 
two  other  men  had  lost  their  lives  in  attempting 
to  do  so.  Home  address,  Richard  E.  Williams, 
father,  Peytonburg,  Ky. 

WILLIAMS,  JESSE  V Sergeant 

Company  F,  167th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Haumont,  France,  Septem- 
ber 15,  1918.  When  the  platoon  he  commanded 
was  enfiladed  successively  by  two  machine-gun 
nests,  he  disposed  his  men  so  that  both  nests  were 
captured  without  casualties.  He  displayed  marked 
personal  heroism  in  the  advance,  killing  one  enemy 
gunner  with  the  butt  of  his  rifle  and  bayonetting  a 


second.  His  display  of  fearlessness  was  an  example 
that  inspired  his  men.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Jennie  Williams,  mother,  Lanett,  Ala. 

WILLIAMS,  JOE     .......   Private 

Company  E,  366th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Lesseux,  France,  September 
4,  1918.  He  was  a  member  of  a  combat  group 
which  was  attacked  by  20  of  an  enemy  raiding 
party  advancing  under  a  heavy  barrage  and  using 
liquid.  The  sergeant  in  charge  of  the  group  was 
killed  and  several  others,  including  Private  Wil- 
liams, were  wounded.  Nevertheless,  this  soldier, 
with  three  others,  fearlessly  resisted  the  enemy  un- 
til they  were  driven  off.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Carrie  Gordon,  friend,  Union  town,  Ala. 

WILLIAM,  JOHN  F.  Jr.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
120th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Ypres,  Belgium,  August  2,  1918.  He 
volunteered  to  destroy  an  enemy  pillbox  which  had 
caused  many  casualties  in  his  battalion.  With 
much  skill  and  daring  he  led  a  daylight  patrol, 
under  heavy  shell  and  machine-gun  fire,  rushed 
the  pillbox,  killed  or  wounded  the  occupants,  and 
accomplished  his  mission.  Home  address,  J.  F. 
Williams,  father,  201  East  Liberty  Street,  Charlotte, 
N.  C. 

WILLIAMS,  JOHN  J.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
165th  Infantry.  On  July  28,  1918,  near  Villers- 
sur-Fere,  France,  when  all  the  other  officers  of  his 
company  had  been  killed  or  wounded,  he  promptly 
took  command,  led  his  men  through  artillery  and 
machine-gun  fire,  rushed  a  machine-gun  which  was 
blocking  his  advance,  personally  killed  four  mem- 
bers of  its  crew,  gained  his  objective  and  held  it. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Lorraine  Williams,  1300  Wis- 
consin Street,  Berlin,  Wis. 

WILLIAMS,  LOCKWOOD  .  First  Sergeant 
Company  I,  60th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Cleryle-Petit,  France, 
November  5,  1918.  When  his  company  was  held 
up  by  a  machine-gun  nest,  First  Sergeant  (then 
sergeant)  Williams,  with  two  soldiers,  attacked  the 
nest,  killed  two  gunners  and  captured  eight  pris- 
oners. This  act  made  it  possible  for  his  company  to 


advance  and  clear  the  bridgehead  for  the  crossing 
of  the  brigade.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Addie  Wil- 
liams, mother,  Asheville,  N.  C. 

WILLIAMS,  MACK     ......    Private 

Company  M,  9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Medeah  Ferme,  France, 
October  3,  1918.  Wounded  in  the  hip  by  shell 
fire  while  acting  as  stretcher  bearer,  Private  Wil- 
liams remained  on  duty  until  his  company  was  re- 
lieved seven  days  later.  Home  address,  Alonza 
Williams,  R.  F.  D.  1,  Wiggans,  Miss. 

WILLIAMS,  PONTIAC  J.  Jr.  ...  Private 
Company  K,  125th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Hill  No.  212,  near  Sergy, 
northeast  of  Chateau-Thierry,  France,  July  31, 
1918.  He  volunteered  to  go  out  in  front  of  our 
lines  and  bring  in  a  wounded  runner.  Although  he 
was  shot  in  the  face  before  he  reached  the  runner, 
he  accomplished  his  mission.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Mary  Chingman,  aunt,  R.  F.  D.  1,  Hart, 
Mich. 

WILLIAMS,  RAY     ......         Bugler 

Company  A,  120th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Vaux,  France,  October  8-12, 
1918.  Throughout  this  period  Bugler  Williams, 
acting  as  company  runner,  showed  utter  disregard 
for  personal  safety  in  carrying  messages  under  fire. 
October  10,  when  the  advance  of  his  company  was 
checked  by  enemy  machine-gun  and  direct  ar- 
tillery fire,  he  carried  a  message  of  great  impor- 
tance to  battalion  headquarters  and  returned  with 


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an  answer,  through  a  hail  of  bullets  and  sheila.  He 
continued  to  carry  messages  until  he  dropped  from 
sheer  exhaustion  and  even  then  begged  to  be  per- 
mitted to  resume  bis  duties.  Home  address,  M.  T. 
Williams,  father,  Lexington,  N.  C. 

WILLIAMS,  RAY  T Private 

Deceased.  Headquarters  Company,  4th  In- 
fantry. For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Grand  Ballois  Farm,  France,  July  15,  1918.  After 
several  of  his  comrades  had  been  killed  or  wounded 
while  attempting  to  repair  telephone  lines,  Private 
Williams  went  out  and  performed  the  mission 
under  heavy  gas  and  shell  bombardment.  Next  of 
kin,  Mrs.  Elfie  Williams,  wife,  Osgood,  Mo. 

WILLIAMS,  WALTER Corporal 

Battery  B,  18th  Field  Artillery.  For  extraor- 
dinary heroism  in  action  near  le  Donjon  Farm, 
France,  July  15-17,  1918.  Despite  severe  injuries, 
Corporal  Williams  remained  at  his  post  through 
a  terrific  shelling,  firing  his  piece  and  directing  his 
squad  for  two  days  before  allowing  himself  to  be 
evacuated.  Home  address,  Mrs.  J.  L.  Bennett, 
sister,  2502  Sixth  Street,  Tuscaloosa,  Ala. 

WILLIAMS,  WILFRED  ....  Private 
Deceased.  Company  K,  109th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Montblain- 
ville,  France,  September  28,  1918.  As  point  of 
patrol  sent  out  to  locate  and  destroy  an  enemy 
machine-gun  nest,  he  exposed  himself  fearlessly  to 
draw  the  enemy  fire,  which  instantly  killed  him. 
Through  his  sacrifice  and  inspired  by  his  bravery, 
his  companions  rushed  and  captured  the  enemy 
emplacement.  Next  of  kin,  Wilfred  Williams, 
father,  Care  Ernest  F.  Falgout,  Cut,  La. 

WILLIAMS,  WILL  J Private 

Company  E,  131st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Cmpilly  Ridge,  France, 
August  8,  1918.  Although  seriously  wounded,  he 
remained  on  duty,  carrying  messages  across  aones 
swept  by  heavy  fire.  He  showed  marked  heroism, 
his  example  being  an  inspiration  to  those  serving 
with  him.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary  Williams, 
grandmother,  606  East  Green  Street,  Urbana,  111. 

WILLIAMS,  WILLIAM  C Captain 

109th  Infantry.  Early  in  the  fighting  near 
Monthurel,  France,  July  15,  1918,  he  was  wounded 
three  times,  but  in  spite  of  suffering  and  loss  of 
blood  he  refused  to  leave  his  men  until  his  battalion 
was  relieved  three  days  later.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Gertrude  Williams,  wife,  1721  North  Eight- 
eenth Street,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

WILLIAMSON,  ALFRED  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Medical  Detachment,  370th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Beaume,  France, 
November  8,  1918.  Private  Williamson  was  as- 
signed to  duty  at  the  first-aid  station,  but  volun- 
teered to  accompany  the  attacking  lines  to  more 
expeditiously  attend  to  the  wounded.  During  the 
advance  he  constantly  exposed  himself  to  the  en- 
emy and  under  heavy  fire  to  render  first  aid. 
Home  address,  Miss  Myrtle  Williamson,  San 
Diego,  Cal. 

WILLIAMSON,  HARRY  A.  ...  Sergeant 
Company  C,  6th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Romagne,  France,  October 
14,  1918.  While  advancing  with  his  platoon, 
Sergeant  Williamson  located  the  position  of  an 
enemy  machine-gun.  Without  assistance  he  at- 
tacked the  gun  and  successfully  accomplished  the 
capture  of  both  gun  and  crew.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Nellie  Williamson,  Mena,  Ark. 

WILLIAMSON,  PHILIP  H.     .    First  Lieutenant 
1st  Antiaircraft  Machine  Gun  Battalion.     For 


extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Thiaucourt, 
France,  September  10-26,  1918.  He  displayed 
extreme  coolness  and  courage  while  conducting 
the  advance  of  his  company  in  the  sector  near 
Thiaucourt.  He  visited  daily,  under  heavy  shell 
fire,  his  gun  positions  and  made  daily  reconnais- 
sances of  the  lines.  When  wounded,  he  refused  to 
be  taken  to  the  hospital  until  he  had  superin- 
tended the  removal  of  his  men  to  a  place  of  safety. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  F.  A.  Williamson,  mother, 
Mt.  Washington.  Md. 

WILLIAMSON,  WILLIAM  H.  .  .  Sergeant 
Company  M,  108th  Infantry.  For  extraordi- 
nary heroism  in  action  near  Ronssoy,  France,  Sep- 
tember 29,  1918.  Sergeant  Williamson,  in  charge 
of  a  combat  patrol  successfully  accomplished  his 
mission  under  heavy  shell  and  machine-gun  fire, 
after  three-fourths  of  his  patrol  had  been  killed  or 
wounded.  In  the  same  engagement,  he  success- 
fully reorganized  his  company,  after  all  the  officers 
were  killed  or  wounded,  and  led  it  in  effective 
combat.  Home  address,  James  Williamson,  father, 
176  Van  Anden  Street,  Auburn,  N.  Y. 

WILLIS,  EDWARD  .  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  170th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ronssoy,  France,  September 
29,  1918.  Lieutenant  Willis  displayed  remarkable 
gallantry  in  leading  his  platoon  of  machine-guns 
for  more  than  2,000  yards  under  terrific  machine- 
gun  fire.  Even  after  being  mortally  wounded  and 
unable  to  advance  further,  he  continued  to  urge 
his .  men  on.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Edward  Willis, 
144  Summit  Avenue,  Summit,  N.  J. 

WILLIS,  EDWARD  S Sergeant 

Company  A,  15th  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Vi6ville-en- 
Haye,  in  the  St.  Mihiel  salient,  France.  September 
12,  1918.  He  displayed  great  courage,  determina- 
tion, and  devotion  to  duty  leading  his  section  for- 
ward to  its  objective,  inspiring  his  men  by  his 
coolness  under  fire.  While  consolidating  his  ob- 
jective he  was  severely  wounded  by  shrapnel,  but 
remained  in  command  of  his  section  until  over- 
come by  weakness  and  sent  to  the  rear.  His  ex- 
ample was  an  inspiration  to  every  soldier  of  his 
command.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Maud  Willis, 
Durango,  Colo. 

WILLIS,  PAUL Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  K,  141st  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne, 
France,  October  8,  1918.  Upon  the  death  of  his 
platoon  commander,  Sergeant  Willis  took  com- 
mand of  the  platoon  and  led  his  men  in  an  attack 
against  the  enemy.  Although  wounded  several 
times,  he  continued  to  lead  his  men  until  killed  by 
machie-gun  fire.  Next  of  kin,  Daniel  Willis, 
father,  China  Springs,  Texas. 

WILLMOT,  WILLIAM  H.  .  Gunnery  Sergeant 
Company  M,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Barricourt, 
France,  November  1-2,  1918.  Sergeant  Wilmot 
established  an  outpost  under  heavy  enemy  fire 
and  by  cool  leadership  and  unusual  daring  effected 
the  capture  of  a  hostile  machine  gun  and  five 
prisoners.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Esther  Wilmot, 
R.  F.  D.  2,  Milan,  Mich. 

WILLS,  JOHN  H Major 

Deceased.  First  Regiment  Engineers.  Adjutant 
of  his  brigade  at  Berzy-le-Sec,  France,  July  21, 
1918,  he  repeatedly  displayed  great  bravery,  mak- 
ing trips  among  troops  under  violent  fire,  and  by 
his  courage  and  initiative  contributed  materially 
to  the  success  of  the  engagement.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  James  T.  Anderson,  Auburn,  Ala. 


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WILSON,  CARLISLE  R. 


First  Lieutenant 


Deceased.  139th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Montblainville,  France, 
September  27,  1918.  In  order  to  establish  and  main- 
tain liaison  with  the  adjacent  division,  Lieutenant 
Wilson,  although  wounded,  led  his  men  along  the 
valley  of  the  Aire  River  and  across  a  bridge  through 
the  heaviest  kind  of  artillery  and  machine-gun  fire. 
He  died  soon  after  this  exploit  from  the  wounds  re- 
ceived. Next  of  kin,  Judge  J.  C.  Wilson,  father, 
Bethany,  Mo. 


WILSON,  CASEL 


Private 


Company  G,  28th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Soissons,  France,  July  18, 
1918.  In  order  to  stop  artillery  fire  which  was 
causing  heavy  losses  in  our  ranks  he,  with  another 
soldier,  rushed  300  yards  to  the  front,  attacked  a 
machine-gun  strong  point  and  a  77-mm.  artillery 
gun,  captured  the  position  and  the  gun,  killed  two, 
and  captured  13  of  the  enemy.  Home  address, 
Isaac  Wilson,  R.  F.  D.  9,  Chillicothe,  Ohio. 

WILSON,  EARLE  W Sergeant 

Company  M,  168th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action,  near  Sergy,  France,  July  28, 
1918.  Showing  great  personal  bravery  and  con- 
tempt of  danger  at  all  times  during  the  attack 
on  Hill  212,  he  maneuvered  his  platoon  so  skill- 
fully as  to  capture  a  machine-gun  position  with 
four  of  its  occupants,  after  which  he  operated  the 
two  enemy  guns  thus  taken  against  the  retreating 
Germans.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Earl  W.  Wilson, 
Jefferson,  la. 

WILSON.  FRED  T.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
16th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Soissons,  France,  July  18,  1918. 
Wounded  early  in  the  engagement,  Lieutenant 
Wilson  refused  to  be  evacuated  and  remained  with 
his  platoon  throughout  the  day's  fighting,  until  the 
objective  was  reached.  Although  he  was  suffering 
acute  pain  from  his  wounds,  he  personally  attacked 
several  machine-gun  nests  and  aided  other  wounded 
men.  Home  address,  Fred  Wilson,  father,  Beach 
Avenue,  Mamaroneck,  N.  Y. 

WILSON,  GUY  M Major 

125th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  while  commanding  the  leading  battalion  in 
the  successful  advance  from  Courmont  to  Mont  St. 
Martin,  France,  from  July  31  to  August  5,  1918. 
including  the  forced  crossing  of  the  Ourcq  River 
and  several  engagements,  and  especially  at  Les 
Jamblet,  where  he  personally  led  the  successful 
charge  of  his  battalion.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Bertha  A.  Wilson,  wife,  221  Patterson  Block, 
Flint,  Mich. 


WILSON,  HARVEY 


Second  Lieutenant 


372d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Bussy  Farm,  France,  September  28-29, 
1918.  After  being  hit  by  a  shell  splinter  he  con- 
tinued to  lead  his  platoon  against  the  enemy  posi- 
tion until  he  was  again  hit  by  another  shell  frag- 
ment and  had  to  be  carried  from  the  field.  His 
example  of  devotion  to  duty  and  his  courage  in- 
spired the  men  of  the  platoon  to  continue  the  at- 
tack successfully.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary 
Wilson,  mother,  14  Cherry  Street,  Boston,  Mass. 

WILSON,  HAZEN  P Private 

Company  C,  125th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Gesnes,  France,  October  9, 
1918.  Private  Wilson  displayed  exceptional  cour- 
age and  bravery  while  carrying  messages  from  his 
company  in  the  line  to  his  regimental  post  of  com- 
mand. While  carrying  messages  he  passed  through 
areas  swept  by  a  terrific  enemy  fire.  He  was  re- 
peatedly knocked  down  by  the  shell  explosions,  and 
nad  his  rifle  broken  and  his  pack  torn  from  his  back 
by  the  force  of  the  exploding  shells,  but  success- 


fully completed  his  mission,  delivering  messages 
which  were  of  great  value  in  the  success  of  the  oper- 
ation. Home  address,  Mrs.  J.  S.  Wilson,  1776 
Scotten  Avenue,  Detroit,  Mich. 

WILSON,  JAMES  M.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
126th  Infantry.  He  returned  under  fire  into  en- 
emy barbed-wire  near  Ammertzviller,  Alsace, 
the  night  of  July  8,  1918,  to  recover  two  of  his 
patrol  who  were  missing  after  a  raid,  and,  although 
painfully  wounded  himself,  brought  them  safely  to 
the  American  trenches,  concealing  the  fact  of  his 
injury  until  he  had  succeeded  in  his  undertaking 
and  fainted  from  exhaustion.  Home  address, 
C.  S.  Wilson,  father,  1120  South  West  Street, 
Kalamazoo.  Mich. 

WILSON,  JOSEPHUS  B.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  15th  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Cunel, 
France,  October  12,  1918.  Lieutenant  Wilson 
skillfully  led  a  portion  of  his  company  through  a 
terrific  hostile  barrage,  establishing  them  in  shell 
holes  where  the  guns  were  set  up.  He  then  re- 
turned through  the  same  barrage  and,  assembling 
his  reserve  platoon,  started  in  the  direction  of  the 
enemy,  but  while  leading  his  men  to  the  attack,  he 
was  mortally  wounded  and  died  upon  the  field. 
Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Ellsworth  Wilson,  mother, 
Athens,  Tenn. 

WILSON,  MERRITT,  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
125th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Reddy  Farm,  France,  August  2,  1918. 
With  a  party  of  30  men,  Lieutenant  Wilson  led  the 
advance  on  the  Bois  Chenet,  where  a  full  company 
of  Germans,  supported  by  machine-guns,  were 
encountered.  Due  to  his  splendid  leadership  and 
example,  this  resistance  was  overcome  and  the 
woods  were  taken.  Although  suffering  great  pain 
from  a  broken  ear  drum,  caused  by  the  explosion 
of  a  shell,  Lieutenant  Wilson  immediately  led  his 
party  to  the  flank  of  the  battalion,  where  numerous 
attempts  of  the  enemy  to  retake  the  woods  were 
repulsed.  He  refused  to  leave  his  company  for 
first  aid  until  darkness  had  brought  an  end  to  the 
advance.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Mollie  Griswold, 
sister,  203  Seventh  Street,  Calumet,  Mich. 

WILSON,  ROBERT  M Private 

Deceased.  Company  I,  118th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Brancourt, 
France,  October  8,  1918.  Private  Wilson,  who  was 
a  Lewis  gunner,  encountered  an  enemy  machine- 
gun  nest  containing  four  Germans  who  were  in- 
flicting heavy  casualties  on  the  right  platoon 
of  the  company.  He  opened  fire  with  his  Lewis 
gun  and  then  charged  the  nest,  firing  as  he  advanced 
and  killing  all  the  occupants  of  the  post.  On  Oc- 
tober 17,  1918,  Private  Wilson  was  killed  while  on 
duty  with  his  company.  Next  of  kin,  David  Y. 
Wilson,  father,  Great  Falls,  S.  C. 

WILSON,  ROGERS  M Captain 

18th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Soissons,  France,  July  18-22,  1918. 
Throughout  this  period  Captain  Wilson  led  his 
company  against  the  enemy  in  a  masterly  manner, 
displaying  exceptional  judgment,  energy,  and  con- 
spicuous gallantry  until  he  received  a  severe  wound 
which  permanently  disabled  his  right  arm.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  R.  M.  Wilson,  wife,  357  College 


Macon,  Ga. 


'  College  Street, 


WILSON,  SHUG Private 

Company  D,  105th  Engineers.  For  extraordi- 
nary heroism  in  action  near  Vellicourt,  France, 
September  28,  1918.  After  his  company  had  taken 
shelter  from  a  terrific  bombardment  of  shell  and 
machine-gun  fire,  Private  Wilson  volunteered  and 
went  to  the  aid  of  a  wounded  comrade  who  was 
lying  100  yards  out  on  a  shell-swept  area.  He  gave 


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first-aid  treatment,  after  which  he  carried  him 
back  to  the  dressing  station.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Mary  Jones  Wilson,  Wilder,  Tenn. 

WILSON,  THOMAS  J Private 

Company  K,  1 17th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Fremont,  France,  October 
7,  1918.  After  his  platoon  had  reached  its  objec- 
tive in  an  exhausted  condition  and  without  food  or 
water,  he  voluntarily  exposed  himself  to  heavy  fire 
to  get  rations  and  canteens  from  dead  soldiers,  who 
had  fallen  in  exposed  positions,  and  distributed 
these  among  the  men  of  his  platoon.  Later,  he 
carried  an  imporant  message  over  ground  sub- 
jected to  intense  artillery  fire,  and,  with  three 
other  soldiers,  carried  a  wounded  officer  to  a  dress- 
ing station,  over  ground  commanded  by  the  en- 
emy positions.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Jennie  Wilson, 
mother,  1501  East  Thirteenth  Street,  Chat- 
tanooga, Tenn. 

WILT,  PERRY  W Private 

Company  C,  311th  Machine  Gun  Battalion. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Mont- 
faucqn,  France,  September  29,  1918.  While  per- 
forming his  duties  as  company  runner  he  passed 
through  an  intensely  shelled  area  on  six  different 
occasions  and  expressed  a  willingness  to  make 
several  more  trips,  as  the  situation  required.  While 
making  his  last  journey  across  the  area  he  was 
severely  wounded.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Eliz- 
abeth V.  Wilt,  mother.  R.  F.  D.  2.  Swanton,  Md. 

WINANT,  FREDERICK,  Jr.  .  First  Lieutenant 
.  30th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  at  Mezy,  France,  July  15,  1918.  Lieutenant 
Winant  was  in  command  of  the  Stokes*  mortar 
platoon  of  his  regiment  at  the  beginning  of  the 
German  attack  of  July  15,  when  all  but  two  of  his 
guns  were  blown  out  of  their  pits  by  enemy  fire. 
Changing  the  location  of  his  two  remaining  guns, 
he  continued  to  fire  on  the  Germans  as  they  crossed 
the  Marne,  and  when  he  was  no  longer  able  to  do 
so  he  withdrew  his  men,  numbering  about  20, 
and  assisted  in  holding  back  the  enemy,  approach- 
ing from  three  sides.  Regardless  of  personal 
danger,  he  remained  on  duty  throughout  the 
action,  refusing  to  accept  first  aid,  though  he 
had  been  twice  wounded.  Home  address,  Clinton 
Gilbert,  uncle,  48  East  Fiftieth  Street,  New  York 
City. 

WINCENCIAK,  WILLIAM  .  .  .  Sergeant 
6th  Machine  Gun  Battalion,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Blanc  Mont, 
France,  October  4,  1918.  When  his  platoon  com- 
mander was  killed  Sergeant  Wincenciak  took 
charge  of  the  platoon  under  heavy  shell  fire,  but  was 
immediately  seriously  wounded.  He  then  turned 
over  his  orders  to  next  in  command,  ordered 
stretcher  bearers  to  carry  another  man  away 
first  and  waited  until  they  had  returned. 
Home  address,  Matt  Wincenciak,  341  Lord  Street, 
Dunkirk,  N.Y. 

WINCHENBAUGH,  WOLCOTT  .  Corporal 
Company  E,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  On 
April  22,  1918,  when  the  patrol  of  which  he  was  a 
member  was  rushed  by  superior  numbers  near 
the  enemy's  trenches,  he  displayed  exceptional 
coolness  and  courage  before  and  after  the  wounding 
of  his  leader,  Second  Lieutenant  A.  L.  Sundval, 
whom  he  rescued  from  the  hands  of  the  enemy, 
and  half  dragged  and  half  carried  back  to  his  own 
lines.  Home  address,  L.  P.  Winchenbaugh, 
father,  22  Dana  Avenue,  Hyde  Park,  Mass. 

WINCHESTER,  E.  E Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  M,  lllth  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  La  Chene 
Tondu,  France,  October  4-5,  1918.  After  three  at- 
tempts had  failed  to  bomb  out  enemy  machine-gun 


nests,  which  were  holding  up  the  advance  of  his 
company,  Sergeant  Winchester  voluntarily  led  a 
fourth  patrol.  He  made  his  way  to  a  point  close  to 
the  nests  and  pressed  on,  even  alter  all  the  members 
of  his  patrol  had  been  killed  or  wounded.  Though 
finally  killed,  his  efforts  were  instrumental  in  un- 
covering the  nests,  which  were  soon  after  destroyed. 
Next  of  kin,  Miss  Dorothy  Winchester,  sister, 
Golf.  111. 

WINDSOR,  MERLE  R Corporal 

Company  D,  12th  Machine  Gun  Battalion. 
For  extraordinary  herism  in  action  near  Haut 
Vesnes,  France,  July  19,  1918.  Although  severely 
wounded  by  a  flanking  machine-gun  fire,  Corporal 
Windsor  remained  with  his  gun  crew  in  an  exposed 
position  and  under  a  sweeping  artillery  and  ma- 
chine-gun fire.  He  received  aid  from  members  of 
his  company  and  remained  on  duty  with  the  platoon 
until  the  company  had  withdrawn  and  he  had  been 
ordered  to  the  aid  station.  Home  address,  Arthur 
H.  Windsor,  father,  12  Terminal  Place,  Campbello, 
Mass. 

WINES,  PEARL  J Sergeant 

Company  E,  358th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  north  of  Fey-en-Heye,  France, 
September  12,  1918.  Upon  encountering  a  party 
of  five  Germans,  one  of  whom  wounded  him  in  the 
side,  Sergeant  Wines,  unaided,  engaged  the  entire 
number,  killing  three  and  capturing  the  other  two. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Ima  Campbell,  mother,  406 
Cheyenne  Street,  Bartlesville,  Okla. 

WINESTOCK,  JAMES  E.  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  M,  165th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Landres-et-St.  George, 
France,  October  14,  1918.  Private  Winestock 
showed  an  utter  disregard  of  personal  danger  by 
repeatedly  carrying  messages  from  his  company 
commander  to  the  platoon  commanders,  through 
an  area  swept  by  heavy  shell,  machine-gun, 
and  rifle  fire,  in  full  view  of  enemy  snipers  who 
were  firing  upon  him.  On  one  trip  he  found  11 
men  who  were  without  a  leader,  and  he  personally 
led  them  in  combat  against  the  enemy.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Ellen  Winestock,  mother,  244  East 
Twenty-eighth  Street,  New  York  City. 

WININGER,  LAWRENCE  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Company  C,  60th  Artillery,  Coast  Artillery 
Corps.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Montblainville,  France,  October  4,  1918.  Sergeant 
Winninger  ran  with  a  litter  into  an  area  under  heavy 
shell  fire,  in  effort  to  save  a  wounded  comrade. 
He  succeeded  in  getting  the  soldier  on  the  litter, 
but  before  he  was  able  to  carry  him  to  place  of 
safety,  a  shell  struck  almost  directly  beneath  the 
litter,  killing  the  wounded  man  and  wounding 
Sergeant  Wininger  severely.  Home  address, 
Samuel  Wininger,  father,  French  Lick,  Ind. 

WINSLOW,  ALAN  F.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
94th  Aero  Squadron,  Air  Service.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  in  the  Toul  sector 
on  June  6,  1918.  While  on  a  patrol,  consisting  of 
himself  and  two  other  pilots,  he  encountered  an 
enemy  biplane  at  an  altitude  of  4,000  meters  near 
St.  Mihiel,  France.  He  promptly  and  vigorously 
attacked,  and  after  a  running  fight  extending  far 
beyond  the  German  lines  shot  his  foe  down  in 
flames  near  Thiacourt.  Home  address,  W.  H. 
Window,  father,  2628  Hampden  Court,  Chicago, 

WINSLOW,  JESSE Corporal 

Company  H,  103d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bois  de  St.  Remy,  France, 
September  12,  1918.  Rushing  from  shell  hole  to 
shell  hole,  Corporal  Winslow  reached  an  enemy 
trench;  and,  having  flanked  a  machine-gun  killed 


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the  gunner  and  took  the  remaining  members  of  the 
crew  as  prisoners.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Sarah 
Winslow,  mother,  Box  No.  155,  East  Cyne,  Conn. 

WINTERS,  RAY Sergeant 

Company  B,  1 10th  Engineers.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Baulny,  France,  September 
30,  1918.  In  the  face  of  an  enemy  counterattack 
and  while  exposing  himself  to  intense  machine- 
gun  and  artillery  fire,  he  advanced  300  yards  be- 
yond pur  lines  to  rescue  a  wounded  soldier.  He 
administered  first  aid  to  the  wounded  man  and 
then  carried  him  back  to  our  lines.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Emma  Winters,  1014  Barnett  Avenue, 
Kansas  City,  Kan. 

WINTERS,  RAYMOND  C.  .  First  Lieutenant 
Company  G,  28th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  the  Meuse-Argonne  Sector, 
France,  September  26,  1918.  When  the  advance 
of  his  company  was  held  up  by  machine-gun  fire 
from  a  strong  enemy  position,  Lieutenant  Winters 
led  his  platoon  forward  with  utter  disregard  for  his 
personal  safety.  He  succeeded  in  flanking  the  enemy 
position  with  a  squad  of  riflemen  and  an  automatic 
rifle  team,  and  by  personally  directing  their  fire 
silenced  the  enemy  machine  guns,  and  thereby 
assisted  greatly  in  the  capture  of  the  position  to- 
gether with  80  prisoners.  Home  address,  Frank  T. 
Winters,  father,  30  East  Twelfth  Street,  Whitestone, 

WINTHROP,  DUDLEY  M.  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Company  H,  165th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Sector  Auberive,  France, 
July  16th,  1918.  After  repeated  attempts  to  res- 
cue a  wounded  soldier  in  a  communication  trench 
held  by  the  enemy  had  failed,  he  went  out  in  the. 
face  of  heavy  machine-gun  fire,  rescued  the 
wounded  man  and  dressed  his  wounds.  Home  ad- 
dress. Charles  Winthrop,  1433  Boscobel  Avenue, 
Highbridge,  N.  Y. 

WINTHROPE,  JOHN  H.  .  .  First  Sergeant 
Company  A,  168th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  the  river  Ourcq,  northeast 
of  Chateau-Thierry,  France,  July  30,  1918.  Ser- 
geant Winthrope  took  command  of  his  com- 
pany when  all  the  officers  were  killed  or  wounded, 
and  handled  it  with  extreme  courage,  coolness  and 
skill  under  an  intense  artillery  bombardment  and 
machine-gun  fire,  during  an  exceptionally  difficult 
attack.  Home  address,  Mrs.  J.  Winthrope,  mother, 
Summit  Grove  Avenue,  Bryn  Mawr,  Pa. 

WINTON,  DAVID  JUDSON,  Second  Lieutenant 
Company  C,  345th  Battalion,  Tank  Corps.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Exermont. 
France,  October  4,  1918.  Lieutenant  Winton 
(then  sergeant)  ran  his  tank  into  the  wood  to  re- 
duce a  machine-gun  nest,  but  it  was  hit  and  set 
on  fire.  He  and  the  driver  were  wounded  as  they 
left  the  tank,  but  advanced  on  the  nest  and  were 
both  wounded  the  second  time.  While  attempting 
to  reach  his  companion,  who  had  been  hit  the  third 
time,  Lieutenant  Winton  was  again  wounded,  but 
reached  the  driver.  They  then  took  cover  and  re- 
mained until  darkness,  when  Lieutenant  Winton 
made  his  way  back  to  our  lines,  being  hit  three 
more  times  while  returning.  Home  address, 
C.  J.  Winton,  father,  1324  Mt.  Curve  Avenue, 
Minneapolis,  Minn. 

WINTRODE.  JOHN  H Sergeant 

Company  A,  168th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  the  River  Ourcq,  northeast 
of  Chateau-Thierry,  France,  July  30,  1918.  He 
took  command  of  his  company  when  all  his  officers 
were  killed  or  wounded  and  handled  it  with  ex- 
treme courage,  coolness,  and  skill  under  an  intense 


artillery  bombardment  and  machine-gun  fire  dur- 
ing an  exceptionally  difficult  attack.  Home  address, 
Winterset,  Iowa. 

WIRTH,  THOMAS  F Major 

355th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  the  Bois  de  Mort-Mare,  France,  Sep- 
tember 12,  1918.  When  his  battalion  was  held  up 
by  numerous  German  machine-gun  nests  Major 
Wirth  walked  out  in  front  in  the  face  of  violent 
fire  and  led  his  battalion  in  capturing  eight  machine- 
guns  and  12  prisoners,  Home  address,  Mrs.  Alice 
Wirth,  wife,  Mountain  View,  Mo. 

WISCHMEIER,  OTTO  T Private 

Company  L,  117th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Busigny,  France,  October 
9,  1918.  Voluntarily  accompanying  a  party  sent 
out  to  attack  machine-gun  posts,  Private  Wisch- 
mier,  armed  only  with  a  rifle  and  bayonet,  en- 
tered an  enemy  dugout  alone  and  captured  a  num- 
ber of  Germans.  Home  address,  C.  G.  Wisch- 
meier,  father,  West  Burlington,  la. 

WISE,  CHARLES  E Captain 

132d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Bois  de  Foret,  France,  October  12, 
1918.  While  leading  his  company  in  an  advance 
from  the  Bois  de  Pays  to  the  Bois  de  Foret,  Cap- 
tain Wise  was  severely  wounded,  but  continued  to 
lead  his  men  until  he  became  so  weak  that  he  was 
unable  to  advance  further.  He  then  directed  the 
advance  of  his  company  from  the  shelter  of  a  shell 
hole  until  the  command  could  be  turned  over  to 
the  first  sergeant,  all  the  other  officers  having  be- 
come casualties.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Charles  F. 
Wise,  mother,  226  Byron  Street,  Mankato,  Minn. 

WISEMAN,  RUFUS  E Corporal 

Company  H,  166th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  northeast  of  Chateau-Thierry, 
France,  July  29,  1918,  to  August  2,  1918.  He  was 
in  charge  of  a  detail  for  carrying  ammunition  to  a 
machine-gun  section.  He  had  performed  his  duties 
and  had  been  given  permission  to  withdraw  to  the 
rear,  but  he  remained  with  his  detail  for  four  days 
on  the  firing  line  under  a  heavy  bombardment  and 
machine-gun  fire,  assisting  the  machine-gun 
crew.  During  these  four  days  he  was  suffering 
from  the  effects  of  gas  but  refused  to  be  evacuated. 
Home  address,  William  Wiseman,  father,  Richmond 
Dale,  Ohio. 

WISHER,  ROBERT  F Private 

Company  A,  301st  Battalion,  Tank  Corps. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Ronssoy, 
France,  September  29,  1918.  After  aiding  in  res- 
cuing the  woundeed  from  his  tank,  which  had  been 
struck  by  a  shell,  Private  Wisher,  with  Corpora 
Albert  F.  Neil,  dismounted  machine-guns  from  the 
tank  and  operated  them  against  the  enemy  until 
these  were  put  out  of  action.  They  then  secured 
rifles  and  hand  grenades  and  organized  an  attack 
on  the  enemy  trenches,  which  they  captured  and 
held  until  depletion  of  their  numbers  forced  them 
to  fall  back.  Later  they  joined  Australian  troops 
and  fought  with  them  throughout  the  remainder  of 
the  day.  Home  address,  Mrs.  E.  J.  Wisher, 
mother,  2115  Master  Street,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

WITHERELL,  WILLIAM  R.  .  First  Lieutenant 
168th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  C6te  de  Chatillon,  France,  October 
15-16,  1918.  While  in  command  of  an  assaulting 
company,  which  was  without  other  officers,  he 
displayed  unhesitating  devotion  to  duty  and  cour- 
age during  the  offensive  operations  at  Cote  de 
Chatillon.  Brilliantly  leading  his  company  in 
an  attack  over  open  ground  swept  by  violent  ma- 
chine-gun fire,  he  captured  63  prisoners  and  four 
officers  and  directed  the  organixarion  of  the  cap- 


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tured  positions  in  disregard  of  all  danger.  On  the 
next  day,  after  severe  hand-to-hand  fighting,  he 
drove  off  and  completely  broke  up  a  pending  coun- 
terattack, furnishing  a  splendid  example  of  calm- 
ness, decision,  and  courage  at  a  very  critical  time. 
Home  address,  Arthur  J.  Witherell,  124  Church 
Street,  North  Adams,  Mass. 

WITHER,  GEORGE Corporal 

Company  G,  29th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Nonsard,  France,  September 
12,  1918.  Accompanied  by  another  soldier, 
Corporal  Witmer  attacked  and  destroyed  an  en- 
emy machine-gun  nest,  using  only  his  rifle  and  bay- 
onet. Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary  Witmer,  mother, 
R.  F.  D.  1.  Manchester,  Pa. 

WITOWSKI,  MICHAEL  ....  Corporal 
Company  G,  56th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Vilcey-sur-Trey,  France, 
November  2,  1918.  After  Corporal  Witowski  and 
two  wounded  comrades  had  become  separated 
from  their  platoon  and  were  almost  entirely  sur- 
rounded by  the  enemy,  Corporal  Witowski  di- 
rected the  fire  of  his  men,  killing  and  wounding 
several  of  the  enemy  and  holding  the  position  un- 
til assistance  arrived  from  his  platoon.  Home  ad- 
dress, John  Witowski,  father,  R.  F.  D.  1,  Rinder- 
brook,  N.Y. 

WITT,  GEORGE  D.        ... 

.  .  .  Pharmacist's  Mate  (Third  Class) 
U.  S.  N.  Attached  to  6th  Machine  Gun  Bat- 
talion, U.  S.  M.  C.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  St.  Etienne-Arnes,  France,  October  6, 
1918.  Pharmacist's  Mate  Witt  displayed  remark- 
able bravery  and  coolness  in  giving  medical  aid  to 
wounded  marines  while  going  forward  with  the 
assault  waves  during  the  attack  north  of  Blanc 
Mont  Ridge  and  near  St.  Etienne-Arnes,  France, 
on  October  6,  1918.  Late  in  the  afternoon  on  the 
same  date,  while  giving  first  aid  to  a  wounded 
marine  in  an  advance  machine-gun  post,  he  was 
shot  and  seriously  wounded  by  an  enemy  sniper. 
Home  address.  G.  M.  Witt,  Harrington,  Wash. 

WITT,  WALTER  S Sergeant 

Company  D,  353d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  in  Bois  de  Bantheville,  France, 
October  22,  1918.  Although  wounded  in  the  face  by 
machine-gun  fire,  Sergeant  Witt  refused  to  go  to 
the  first-aid  station  for  treatment,  remaining  with 
his  platoon  throughout  the  engagement,  until  the 
objective  was  reached  and  the  position  consolidated. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Mamie  Witt,  wife,  R.  F.  D.  6, 
Paola,  Kan. 

WITTE,  LOUIS Sergeant 

Company  F,  127th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Roncheres,  France,  July  30, 
1918.  When  all  the  other  members  of  his  auto- 
matic rifle  squad  had  been  killed  or  wounded  Ser- 
geant Witte  (then  a  private)  took  the  dead  gunner's 
automatic  rifle  and  kept  it  in  action  against  the 
enemy.  Considerable  enemy  machine-gun  fire  was 
thereby  drawn  upon  his  and  he  was  wounded,  but 
he  nevertheless  continued  to  maintain  an  effective 
fire  while  the  remainder  of  his  company  was  with- 
drawing. He  remained  at  his  post  firing  until  the 
entire  company  had  withdrawn.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Amelia  Witte,  mother,  R.  F.  D.  2,  Box  109, 
Wittenburg,  Wis. 

WITTEN,  CLARENCE Private 

Company  A,  26th  Infantry.  He  fearlessly  ex- 
posed himself  to  fire  near  Soissons,  France,  July 
20,  1918,  in  order  to  obtain  effective  positions  from 
which  to  fire  upon  enemy  machine-gun  nests,  con- 
tinuing this  valuable  work  until  seriously  wounded. 
Home  address,  E.  D.  Witten,  Herone,  Ky. 


WOERMAN,  AUGUST Private 

Company  A,  321st  Machine  Gun  Battalion. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Sommer- 
ance,  France,  October  15,  1918.  Although  wounded 
by  shrapnel,  Private  Woerman  remained  on  duty 
throughout  the  entire  night  and,  after  having  his 
wounds  dressed,  insisted  on  returning  for  duty.  He 
was  again  wounded  the  following  day,  once  more 
disregarding  his  wound  and  continuing  on  duty. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Lottie  Woerman,  mother, 
609H  Tenth  Street,  Quincy,  111. 

WOLL,  HERMAN Private 

Ambulance  Company  357.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Vilcey-sur-Trey,  France, 
September  12,  1918.  With  another  soldier,  Private 
Woll  left  the  shelter  of  a  wood  and  went  forward 
to  rescue  a  soldier  who  had  fallen  wounded  on  a  hill 
under  constant  machine-gun  and  shell  fire.  While 
they  were  carrying  him  back  on  a  litter,  he  was 
again  wounded,  and  the  litter  was  struck  twice  by 
machine-gun  bullets,  but  they  succeeded  in  carry- 
ing him  back  to  safety,  thereby  saving  his  life. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Mina  Myhre,  821  East  Des 
Moines  Street,  Estherville,  la. 

WOLLERT,  EDWARD  J Corporal 

79th  Company,  6th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Thiacourt, 
France,  September  15,  1918.  At  the  risk  of  his  life, 
Corporal  Wollert  went  to  the  aid  of  a  wounded  of- 
ficer who  was  a  prisoner  in  the  hands  of  six  Ger- 
mans. With  his  pistol  he  shot  two  of  them,  while 
the  officer  killed  two  others.  He  captured  the  two 
remaining  Germans  and  forced  them  to  carry  the 
wounded  officer  back  to  our  lines.  Home  address, 
Louis  Wollert,  father,  Rural  Delivery,  Friendship, 
Wis. 

WOMACK,  JOHN  H Private 

Machine  Gun  Company,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M. 
C.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Beau- 
mont, France,  November  7,  1918.  Private  Wo- 
mack  was  wounded  early  in  the  attack,  but  he  re- 
fused to  be  evacuated,  and  continued  in  the  ad- 
vance for  five  days,  until  he  was  rendered  helpless 
by  a  second  wound.  Home  address,  John  Womack, 
father,  Wallowa,  Ore. 


WOOD,  ALTON  P. 


Second  Lieutenant 


167th  Infantry.  While  on  patrol  in  No  Man's 
Land  in  the  vicinity  of  Ancreville  on  the  night  of 
May  3-4,  1918,  he  displayed  great  courage  and  de- 
votion to  duty  in  continuing  to  direct  his  men  after 
having  been  mortally  wounded,  and  refusing  aid 
until  he  was  assured  of  the  safety  of  his  men. 
Home  address,  Nathan  L.  Wood,  father,  327 
Huntington  Avenue,  Boston,  Mass. 

WOOD,  DOLPH Private 

Company  55,  5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Vierzy,  France, 
July  19,  1918.  Corporal  Montag  and  Privates 
Mclntyre,  Messinger  and  Wood  captured  a  ma- 
chine gun  which  was  holding  up  the  company  of 
marines,  killing  the  entire  crew.  To  accomplish 
this  hazardous  and  daring  work  it  was  necessary 
for  them  to  expose  themselves  to  the  fire  of  this 
gun.  Even  though  Corporal  Montag  and  Privates 
Mclntyre  and  Messenger  were  wounded  during  the 
advance,  the  party  continued  and  succeeded. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Alice  Wood,  mother,  Madi- 
son, 111. 

WOOD,  MEREDITH  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
308th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Badonvillers,  France,  June  30,  and  near 
Chery  Chartreuve,  France,  August  24,  1918. 
Accompanied  by  only  one  noncommissioned  of- 
ficer, Lieutenant  Wood,  acting  as  signal  officer,  pen- 
etrated the  enemy's  front  line  and  bravely  patrolled 
their  territory,  following  a  wire  which  was  thought 


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to  lead  to  a  listening  post.  He  cut  the  wire  and  re- 
turned to  our  lines  with  valuable  information.  On 
August  24,  when  a  direct  hit  was  made  on  the  build- 
ing occupied  by  regimental  headquarters,  he  was 
severely  gassed  when  he  removed  his  mask  to  aid 
a  mortally  wounded  soldier,  and  to  search  for  others 
who  might  have  been  overcome.  Home  address, 
Dr.  John  Scott  Wood,  father,  172  Sixth  Avenue, 
Brooklyn,  N.Y. 


WOOD,  WILLIAM  EDWARD 


.  Private 


Company  E,  118th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  the  La  Selle  River,  France, 
October  17,  1918.  When  his  squad  had  become 
separated  from  the  company  in  a  dense  fog, 
Private  Wood  immediately  attached  himself  and 
his  squad  to  a  company  in  the  attacking  wave  and 
continued  in  the  advance.  He  worked  forward  with 
a  Lewis  gun  and  so  placed  it  that  he  delivered  so 
severe  a  fire  upon  an  enemy  machine-gun  nest  that 
the  crew  deserted  it.  He  continued  firing  until  his 
gun  was  completely  demolished  by  an  enemy  shell. 
Not  daunted  by  this,  Private  Wood  secured  a  rifle 
and  continued  to  pour  the  fire  of  his  whole  squad 
upon  the  retreating  enemy,  killing  many  of  them. 
Home  address,  G.  W.  H.  Wood,  father,  Greer,  S.  C. 

WOOD,  WILLIAM  J Sergeant 

Company  D,  4th  Engineers.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Villesavoye,  France,  August 
11,  1918.  Although  his  eyes  had  been  burned  by 
gas,  he  volunteered  for  duty  and  assisted  in  the 
construction  of  an  artillery  bridge  across  the  Vesle 
River,  under  constant  machine-gun  and  artillery 
fire,  setting  a  conspicuous  example  of  personal 
bravery  and  devotion  to  duty.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Catherine  Vanderdenter,  sister,  New  Castle, 
Ind. 

WOODARD,  WILLIE  L Private 

Company  C,  117th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Geneve  and  Poncheaux, 
France,  October  8,  1918.  Early  on  the  morning 
of  October  8,  Private  Woodard  was  painfully 
wounded  by  severe  machine-gun  fire,  which  also 
riddled  his  gas  mask.  Unmindful  of  his  suffering 
and  despite  the  fact  that  he  had  no  protection  from 
gas,  he  continued  to  press  on  with  his  company  un- 
til he  fell  exhausted  and  was  evacuated.  Home 
address,  John  H.  Woodard,  father,  R.  F.  D.  7, 
Ripley,  Tenn. 

WOODS,  HARRY  MELVIN  .  .  .  Sergeant 
Company  D,  1st  Gas  Regiment.  For  extraordi- 
nary heroism  in  action  near  Montfaucon.  France, 
September  20,  1918.  While  his  position  was  un- 
der heavy  and  continuous  bombardment  of  both 
gas  and  high-explosive  shells  he  voluntarily  left 
his  dugout  and  put  gas  masks  on  900  soldiers, 
giving  his  own  mask  to  one  of  them,  and  thus  sav- 
ing their  lives.  After  being  severely  gassed  by  the 
explosion  of  a  shell,  one  piece  of  which  struck  him, 
he  continued  to  administer  aid  to  the  other  wound- 
ed, and  quit  when  his  eyes  were  swelling  shut  and 
he  was  completely  exhausted.  Home  address, 
B.  H.  Woods,  father,  Farmington,  N.  M. 

WOODS,  HOWARD  S Sergeant 

Company  F,  142d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne,  France,  Oc- 
tober 8,  1918.  After  all  the  officers  of  his  company 
had  become  casualties,  Sergeant  Woods,  though 
himself  wounded  severely,  remained  at  his  post 
and  reorganized  his  company  under  heavy  ma- 
chine-gun and  artillery  fire,  thereby  making  pos- 
sible its  further  advance.  Home  address,  Henry 
T.  Woods,  father,  Wewaka,  Okla. 

WOODSMALL,  WILLIAM     .      .      .       Corporal 
Company  A,  131st  Infantry.    For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Consenvoye,  France,  Oc- 
tober 10,  1918.     He  left  our  lines  on  his  own  in- 


itiative, and  advancing  alone  against  a  German 
machine-gun  nest,  killed  the  crew  and  brought 
back  their  machine-gun.  He  showed  marked 
coolness  and  bravery,  with  utter  disregard  for  the 
heavy  fire  to  which  he  was  subjected.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  A.  Woodsmall,  mother,  1112  Weat 
College  Street,  Little  Rock,  Ark. 

WOODVILLE,  JOSEPH  PRESTON  .  Private 
Company  B,  112th  Machine  Gun  Battalion. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  in  the  Bois  de 
Consenvoye,  France,  October  15,  1918.  Private 
Woodville  remained  at  his  gun  until  the  position 
was  destroyed,  the  other  gun  sentry  killed,  and  he 
himself  wounded.  He  refused  first  aid  until  the 
bombardment  had  lifted  and  kept  up  the  morale 
of  the  other  members  of  his  section  by  his  heroism 
and  cheerfulness.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Bessie 
Woodville,  mother,  Earlehurst,  Va. 

WOODWARD,  DUDLEY  W.  .  .  .  Captain 
9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Soissons,  France,  July  18,  1918.  Ad- 
vancing with  his  company  in  the  face  of  withering 
machine-gun  fire,  Captain  Woodward  attacked  a 
nest  of  ten  machine-guns  and  a  battery  of  field 
guns,  which  were  holding  up  the  attack.  In  spite 
of  the  additional  hazard  of  heavy  enfilading  fire 
from  enemy  artillery  on  the  left,  he  succeeded 
with  his  mission.  On  another  occasion  he  broke 
up  an  enemy  counterattack  formation  by  placing 
an  automatic  rifle  team  in  an  exposed  position  and 
disorganized  the  enemy  with  a  harassing  fire. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Anna  Woodward,  mother, 
New  Amsterdam,  Ind. 

WOODWARD,  FREDERICK  A.  .  .  Private 
Battery  E,  42d  Artillery,  Coast  Artillery  Corps. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Suippes, 
Marne,  France,  July  14-15,  1918.  Private  Wood- 
ward, acting  as  runner  during  an  engagement,  kept 
up  his  work  throughout  the  bombardment.  On  the 
trip  he  was  wounded  by  a  bursting  shell,  but  suc- 
ceeded in  carrying  a  very  important  message 
to  his  battery  commander.  Home  address,  Mra. 
William  Woodward,  mother,  1015  Olive  Street, 
Elizabeth.  N.  J. 

WOODWARD,  RICHARD  FULLER     .     . 

First  Lieutenant 

Deceased.  319th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Cunel,  France,  October  9, 
1918.  Disregarding  his  intense  suffering  from 
wounds,  Lieutenant  Woodward  continued  to  lead 
and  encourage  his  men  until  killed  by  another 
rain  of  machine-gun  bullets.  Next  of  kin,  Mra. 
Richard  F.  Woodward,  2700  Leo  Street,  Norfolk, 
Va. 

WOODWARD,  WILLIAM  E.  .  .  .  Corporal 
Company  M,  348th  Infantry.  For  extraordi- 
nary heroism  in  action  near  Vilcey,  France,  Sep- 
tember 12,  1918.  Although  wounded  in  the  back 
by  machine-gun  fire  early  in  the  attack,  Corporal 
Woodward  refused  to  stop  even  for  the  application 
of  first-aid  dressing.  He  continued  to  command 
his  squad  regardless  of  the  pain  and  with  utter 
disregard  of  personal  danger,  until  the  objective 
was  reached.  Home  address,  Fred  Woodward, 
Fairmont,  111. 

WOOLDRIDGE,  JESSE  WALTON  .  Captain 
38th  Infantry.  With  rare  courage  and  conspic- 
uous gallantry  he  led  a  counterattack  against  an 
enemy  of  five  times  his  own  numbers  on  July  15, 
1918,  east  of  Chateau-Thierry,  France;  189  men 
entered  this  counterattack  and  51  emerged  un- 
touched. More  than  1,000  of  the  enemy  were  killed, 
wounded,  or  taken  prisoners.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Jesse  W.  Wooldridge,  wife,  945  Golden  Gat* 
Avenue.  San  Francisco,  Cal. 


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WOOLF,  IRVING Private 

Company  I,  308th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Revillon,  France,  September 
10,  1918.  Volunteering  to  serve  on  a  patrol  for  the 
purpose  of  capturing  prisoners,  Private  Woolf 
crawled  forward  to  a  sentry  post  25  yards  from  the 
enemy  lines.  Overpowering  two  sentries,  he  started 
back  under  a  heavy  barrage  of  rifle  grenades  and 
rifle  fire,  and,  ignoring  his  great  danger,  he  suc- 
cessfully delivered  his  prisoners  to  the  battalion 
commander.  Home  address,  Ozias  Woolf,  father, 
71  Fenwick  Street,  Hartford,  Conn. 

WOOMER,  ELMER  E Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  M,  lllth  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Le  Chene 
Tondu,  France,  October  2,  1918.  Leading  a  patrol 
to  locate  hidden  machine-gun  nests,  Sergeant 
Woomer  placed  his  men  in  advantageous  positions 
and  advanced  alone  to  draw  fire  from  the  enemy 
strongholds.  In  the  execution  of  his  mission  he 
was  killed,  but  his  heroic  action  saved  the  lives 
of  many  in  the  advance  that  followed.  Next  of 
kin,  Mrs.  William  Line,  sister,  Myerstown,  Pa. 

WORD,  WILLIAM  E.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
151st  Field  Artillery.  During  the  action  near 
Pexonne,  France,  on  March  5,  1918,  he  displayed 
unusual  presence  of  mind  and  initiative  by  the 
effective  manner  in  which  he  assisted  in  directing 
the  operations  of  Battery  C,  151st  Field  Artillery, 
when  it  was  under  particularly  heavy  bombard- 
ment. Home  address,  Mrs.  K.  W.  Word,  wife, 
Forrest  Hill,  Richmond.  Va. 

WORDEN,  ROBERT  L Wagoner 

U.  S.  Ambulance  Service,  Company  21.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  at  Villesavoye, 
France,  August  7,  1918.  While  driving  an  ambu- 
lance through  the  town  he  heard  cries  for  help. 
Voluntarily  and  under  heavy  shell  and  machine- 
gun  fire,  he  climbed  a  tower  in  which  he  found  two 
officers  and  a  corporal  severely  wounded.  He 
rendered  first  aid  and  assisted  in  carrying  the 
wounded  men  to  a  place  of  safety.  Home  address, 
James  C.  Worden,  father,  1856  North  Wichita 
Avenue,  Wichita,  Kan. 

WORRELL,  J.  M Private 

Company  M,  6th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Bouresches,  France,  June  6, 
1918.  During  the  capture  of  Bouresches  he  carried 
wounded  men  across  the  field  swept  by  artillery 
fire  until  he  himself  was  wounded.  Home  address, 
G.  E.  Quinney,  uncle,  Colorado,  Texas. 

WORSHAM,  ELIJAH  W Captain 

Deceased.  362d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Gesnes,  France,  September 
29,  1918.  In  command  of  the  machine-gun  com- 
pany, Captain  Worsham  personally  led  his  men  for- 
ward, reconnoitering  and  establishing  a  line  for 
machine-gun  emplacements  under  terrific  artillery 
and  machine-gun  fire.  His  fearless  and  aggressive 
leadership  was  of  the  utmost  assistance  in  the  cap- 
ture of  Gesnes.  In  exposing  himself  to  hostile  fire, 
in  order  to  observe  the  fire  effect  of  his  guns,  he 
was  killed.  Next  of  kin,  Miss  Mary  Worsham, 
sister,  care  Worsham  and  Vivian,  Seattle,  Wash. 

WORTHEN,  GEORGE  T.  .  First  Lieutenant 
139th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Varennes,  France,  September  26,  1918. 
Arming  himself  with  a  rifle,  Lieutenant  Worthen 
personally  led  an  attack  on  a  hostile  machine-gun 
nest  which  was  holding  up  the  advance,  capturing 
the  position  and  killing  or  capturing  the  entire 
enemy  unit,  including  two  officers.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Dora  E.  Worthen,  wife,  2739  South  Eight- 
eenth Street,  St.  Joseph,  Mo. 


WORTHEN,  WILLIAM  A.  .  .  .  .  Mechanic 
Company  M,  9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Tuilerie  farm,  France, 
October  3,  1918,  and  at  Mouzon,  France,  Novem- 
ber 7,  1918.  On  October  3  Mechanic  Worthen 
was  assigned  to  duty  as  a  runner  after  he  had  re- 
quested to  go  into  action  with  his  company  instead 
of  remaining  in  the  rear.  He  showed  exceptional 
bravery  while  carrying  messages  through  heavy 
machine-gun  and  artillery  fire,  and  on  November 
7  he  maintained  communication  with  battalion 
headquarters  when  the  enemy  were  endeavoring 
to  cut  off  his  company  by  machine-gun  and  shell 
fire.  Home  address,  W.  H.  Worthen,  father, 
rural  route  2,  Sunset,  Texas. 

WORTHY,  ELMER  T.  .  .  First  Sergeant 
Company  M,  362d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Gesnes,  France,  September 
29,  1918.  During  the  attack  on  Gesnes,  Sergeant 
Worthy  took  charge  of  15  soldiers  who  had  become 
separated  from  their  organization  and  organized 
them  into  a  combat  group.  Continuing  forward  in 
the  face  of  shell  and  machine-gun  fire,  he  led  his 
party  in  an  attack  on  three  machine-guns  that  were 
holding  up  the  advance  of  the  American  troops 
and  effectively  silenced  them.  The  fearless  leader- 
ship displayed  in  this  act  furnished  an  inspiration 
to  all  who  witnessed  it.  Home  address,  J.  T. 
Worthy,  father,  Santa  Ana,  Cal. 

WOZNIACK,  ANTHONY  ....  Private 
Deceased.  Company  B,  5th  Machine  Gun 
Battalion.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action 
near  Somme-Py,  France,  October  3,  1918.  While 
going  over  the  top  with  his  company,  Private 
Wozniack  was  wounded  in  the  foot.  Immediately 
afterwards  he  rejoined  his  squad  and  remained  in 
action  for  60  hours,  until  again  severely  wounded. 
Next  of  kin,  Magdelena  Wozniac,  mother,  6718 
Kazimir  Avenue,  Cleveland,  Ohio. 

WREN,  EDWARD  R.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
167th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Haumont,  France,  September  22,  1918. 
After  clearing  the  village  of  Haumont,  Lieutenant 
Wren  learned  that  a  soldier  of  his  command  was 
lying  either  killed  or  wounded  in  the  town.  Dis- 
regarding the  grave  danger  of  perilous  machine-gun 
fire,  he  returned  into  the  town  and,  taking  the  dead 
body  of  the  soldier,  carried  it  several  hundred  yards 
in  an  endeavor  to  get  back  to  our  lines.  Mrs.  Evy 
Wren,  mother,  Talladega,  Ala. 

WRIGHT,  CHESTER  ELLIS  .  First  Lieutenant 
Pilot,  Air  Service,  93d  Aero  Squadron.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  Keffu,  France, 
in  October,  1918.  Lieutenant  Wright  attacked  an 
enemy  observation  balloon  protected  by  four 
enemy  planes  and,  despite  numerical  superi- 
ority, he  forced  the  planes  to  withdraw  and  des- 
troyed the  enemy  balloon.  Lieutenant  Wright  is 
awarded  a  Bronze  Oak  Leaf,  for  the  following  act  of 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Bantheville, 
France,  October  23,  1918:  Lieutenant  Wright, 
accompanied  by  one  other  machine,  attacked  and 
sent  down  in  flames  an  enemy  plane  (Fokker  type) , 
that  was  attacking  an  allied  plane.  He  was  in 
turn  attacked  by  three  enemy  planes.  His  compan- 
ion was  forced  to  withdraw  on  account  of  motor 
trouble.  Lieutenant  Wright  continued  the  com- 
bat and  succeeded  in  bringing  down  one  of  the 
enemy  planes  and  forced  the  remaining  two  into 
their  own  territory.  Home  address,  Mrs.  R.  W. 
Wright,  mother,  131  Sutherland  Road,  Brookline, 


WRIGHT,  CLARENCE  L Sergeant 

Battery  C,  124th  Field  Artillery.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  at  Romagne,  France, 
November  1,  1918.  After  three  members  of  his 
gun  crew  had  been  wounded  during  heavy  enemy 


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shell  fire,  Sergeant  Wright  alone  continued  to  keep 
his  piece  in  action  for  15  minutes  until  assistance 
reached  him.  He  was  wounded  in  action  shortly 
afterward.  Home  address,  Mrs.  J.  A.  Ogg,  mother, 
618  Seventh  Avenue,  Peoria,  111. 

WRIGHT,  CLARENCE  S.     .      .      .        Corporal 

Company  L,  117th  Infantry.    For  extraordinary 

heroism  in  action  near  Ponchaux,  France,  October 

7,  1918.    Accompanying  an  officer,  he  aided  him  in 

Sitting  two  enemy  machine-guns  out  of  action, 
e  then  carried  the  information  which  they  se- 
cured through  a  heavy  machine-gun  barrage  to 
battalion  headquarters.  Later,  when  his  platoon 
commander  had  been  wounded,  Corporal  Wright 
took  command  and  led  the  platoon  until  he  was 
himself  wounded.  Home  address,  J.  D.  Wright, 
father,  Kingston,  Tenn. 

WRIGHT,  EARL Corporal 

C9mpany  I,  139th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Charpentry,  France,  Sep- 
tember 27-28,  1918.  After  being  wounded  in  the 
knee,  Corporal  Wright  refused  to  be  evacuated, 
but  remained  at  his  post  for  nearly  24  hours  until 
his  wounds  became  so  serious  that  he  was  ordered 
to  the  dressing  station.  His  example  of  bravery 
and  fortitude  was  an  inspiration  to  his  comrades. 
Home  address,  J.  F.  Wright,  father,  Bucklin,  Mo. 

WRIGHT,  EARL  V Private 

Company  K,  356th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Pouilly,  France,  November  10, 
and  11,  1918.  Accompanying  Second  Lieutenant 
Charles  R.  Hangar,  Private  Wright  made  three 
trips  through  heay  shell  fire  to  locate  three  com- 
panies which  had  become  lost  in  the  dense  fog 
during  the  crossing  of  the  Meuse  River,  and  guided 
them  to  the  river  crossing.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Mollie  T.  Wright,  mother,  Warsaw,  Mo. 

WRIGHT,  ERNEST  N Corporal 

Deceased.  Company  C,  344th  Battalion,  Tank 
Corps.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Nonsard,  France,  September  12,  and  near  Varennes, 
France,  September  27,  1918.  Entering  the  town  of 
Nonsard  during  an  extremely  heavy  barrage, 
Corporal  Wright  put  out  of  action  an  enemy 
machine-gun  which  was  impeding  the  progress  of 
our  troops  into  the  town.  On  September  27,  ac- 
companied by  another  tank,  Corporal  Wright  ad- 
vanced far  ahead  of  the  infantry  and  put  to  flight 
several  enemy  machine-gunners.  A  counterattack 
by  the  enemy  damaged  his  tank  slightly,  which 
forced  him  to  withdraw  to  a  supposed  place  of 
safety  for  repairs.  Discovering  his  tank,  the  enemy 
shelled  it,  when  both  he  and  his  companion  were 
wounded,  and  taken  to  the  rear  for  treatment.  He 
returned  to  his  tank  voluntarily  and  rendered 
most  valiant  service  until  killed  October  3.  Next 
of  kin,  Mrs.  Wright,  691  LaLoma  Road,  Pasadena, 
Cal. 

WRIGHT,  FABIAN  W Sergeant 

Headquarters  Company,  30th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Crezancy, 
France,  July  15,  1918.  Under  constant  high- 
explosive  and  shrapnel  fire,  Sergeant  Wright  re- 
mained exposed  for  19  hours,  observing  the  move- 
ments of  the  enemy,  obtaining  information  of  the 
most  value.  Home  address,  Thomas  B.  Moreland, 
friend,  6104  Penn  Avenue,  Pittsburgh,  Pa. 

WRIGHT,  GEORGE  L Captain 

315th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Malancourt,  France,  September  28, 
1918,  and  November  6,  1918.  On  September  28, 
in  order  to  save  his  men,  he  crossed  a  clearing, 
under  heavy  machine-gun  fire,  to  secure  informa- 
tion of  the  troops  on  his  flank.  On  November  6, 
he  set  a  splendid  example  to  his  men,  under  heavy 
shell  fire,  by  going  from  shell  hole  to  shell  hole, 


encouraging  them  and  directing  them  to  safe 
places.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Blanche  L.  Wright, 
mother,  103  Jacobo  Street,  Norristown,  Pa. 

WRIGHT,  JOE  D Corpora 

Company  L,  117th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ponchaux,  France,  October 
7,  1918.  He  went  through  heavy  artillfiry  and  ma- 
chine-gun fire,  taking  forward  an  automatic  rifle 
to  the  front  line  to  replace  one  which  had  become 
unserviceable  after  seeing  several  other  soldiers 
killed  or  wounded  in  a  similar  attempt.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Roxie  Wright,  Lenoir  City,  Tenn. 

WRIGHT,  JOHN  W Sergeant 

Company  I,  4th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Nesles,  France,  July  15, 
1918.  After  he  had  been  severely  wounded, 
Sergeant  Wright  remained  on  duty  through  a  heavy 
shell  and  gas  bombardment,  rendering  valuable  as- 
sistance to  his  platoon  commander.  Home  address, 
Van  B.  Wright,  father,  Catawba,  Va. 

WROBBLE,  JOHN Cook 

Supply  Company,  166th  Infantry.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  in  the  Champagne 
sector,  France,  July  15-18,  1918.  During  the  heav- 
iest bombardment  Cook  Wrobble  regularly  sup- 
plied hot  meals  to  his  men.  On  July  16  his  kitchen 
was  almost  demolished  by  shell  bursts  and  a  large 
number  of  rations  destroyed,  but  he  remained  at 
his  post  after  all  assistants  had  sought  places  of 
safety.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Jane  Wrobble,  wife, 
227  Welsh  Avenue,  Columbus,  Ohio. 

WYATT,  EDWARD  H.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
102d  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For  extraor- 
dinary heroism  in  action  at  Wadonville,  France, 
September  25,  1918.  Wounded  while  conducting 
his  platoon  into  position  to  lay  a  barrage  for  a  raid, 
Lieutenant  Wyatt  showed  complete  disregard  for 
his  own  safety  by  remaining  on  duty  for  more 
than  an  hour  under  heavy  machine-gun  and  shell 
fire,  directing  the  location  and  adjustment  of  his 
guns.  After  his  wounds  were  dressed  he  returned 
to  his  platoon  and  remained  with  it  until  it  was 
relieved.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Edward  H.  Wyatt, 
Alma,  111. 

WYATT,  LINDON Corporal 

Company  B,  4th  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Medeah 
Farm,  France,  October  8,  1918.  He  remained  on 
duty  after  being  wounded  while  leading  his  squad 
into  action,  Under  heavy  artillery  and  machine- 
gun  fire,  he  directed  the  advance  of  the  gun  upon 
an  enemy  pillbox  in  the  open  at  close  range,  dis- 
playing notable  coolness  and  bravery  until  he  was 
again  severely  wounded  by  shell  fire.  Home  address, 
John  Wyatt,  Elkston,  Ky. 

WYGAL,  LAWRENCE  A Private 

Medical  Corps,  64th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Rembercourt,  France, 
November  1,  1918.  Private  Wygal  went  forward  to 
the  aid  of  a  wounded  comrade,  who  was  lying  about 
125  feet  in  front  of  the  enemy's  firing  line.  Under 
direct  fire  of  rifles,  machine-guns,  and  artillery,  he 
applied  first  aid  and  took  the  man  back  into  our 
trenches  to  a  place  of  safety.  Home  address, 
John  T.  Wygal,  father,  Honaker,  Va. 

WYGAST,  GREGORY Private 

Company  C,  15th  Machine  Gun  Battalion. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Vieville- 
en-Haye,  France,  September  13,  1918.  Although 
severely  wounded,  Private  Wygast  made  five  trips 
through  an  unusually  heavy  barrage  of  machine- 
gun  and  shell  fire,  bringing  up  ammunition  for  his 
squad,  relieving  their  perilous  position.  Finding 
his  squad  leader  killed  when  he  returned  the  fifth 
time,  he  took  charge  of  the  squad  and  directed 


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their  fire  with  good  effect  until  completely  over- 
come. Home  address,  Stanley  Newjaia,  Toledo, 
Ohio. 

WYKE,  GODFRED  Y.  N.  .  First  Lieutenant 
lllth  Infantry.  For  Extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  at  Fismes  and  Fismette,  France,  August  10, 
and  12,  1918.  For  three  days  Lieutenant  Wyke 
voluntarily  acted  as  runner  after  three  of  the 
five  runners  of  his  company  had  been  killed  and 
two  had  been  wounded.  He  made  numerous  trips 
by  day  and  night  through  exposed  areas  under 
fire,  and  thus  successfully  maintained  liaison. 
Home  address,  Colonel  J.  E.  Wyke,  father,  Gov- 
ernor's Island.  N.Y. 

WYLDER,  CECIL  O.  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Headquarters  Company,  102d  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  at  Marcheville, 
France,  September  26,  1918.  Private  Wilder 
volunteered  to  go  through  a  violent  bombardment 
to  repair  telephone  lines  and  thereby  succeeding  in 
establishing  communication  with  regimental  head- 
quarters in  time  to  call  for  a  barrage  at  a  critical 
junction.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Cecil  O.  Wylder, 
wife,  West  2512  Grave  Avenue,  Spokane,  Wash. 

WYNN,  THOMAS Sergeant 

Company  H,  307th  Infantry.  For  repeated  acts 
of  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  in  the  Argonne 
Forest,  France,  October  3  and  6,  1918.  Sergeant 
Wynn  advanced  alone  to  within  20  yards  of  the 
enemy  lines  under  heavy  machine-gun  fire,  after 
ordering  the  members  of  his  platoon  to  take  cover, 
and  cut  openings  in  the  enemy's  barbed  wire. 
He  then  led  his  platoon  in  an  attack  on  the  hostile 
trenches,  in  conjunction  with  another  company, 
and  captured  15  prisoners.  Three  days  later,  this 
soldier  again  displayed  exceptional  courage,  when 
attempts  were  being  made  to  relieve  a  battalion 
of  his  regiment  which  had. been  cut  off  by  the  en- 
emy, in  leading  the  first  wave  of  his  platoon  in  the 
attack,  securing  a  foothold  on  the  top  of  a  hill,  and 
holding  it  all  night.  Next  morning  he  renewed  the 
attack,  despite  the  fact  that  he  had  been  wounded. 
Home  address.  Mrs.  Mary  Mullins,  488  Atlantic 
Avenue,  Brooklyn,  N.  Y. 

YABOVITZ,  BENJAMIN  ....  Private 
Company  B,  101st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Remy,  France,  Septem- 
ber 12,  1918.  While  carrying  a  message  through  an 
advance  trench,  Private  Yabovitz  was  attacked  by 
14  of  the  enemy.  After  receiving  two  bayonet 
wounds,  this  soldier  succeeded  in  killing  three  of 
the  enemy  and  capturing  the  other  11,  whom  he 
brought  to  the  rear.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Rose 
Yabovitz,  mother,  83  Bellingham  Street,  Chelsea, 
Mass. 

YAEGER,  LOUIS Private 

Company  D,  321st  Machine  Gun  Battalion. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Pont-a- 
Mousson,  France,  September  12,  1918.  Private 
Yaeger,  with  his  brother,  Corporal  Roy  Yaeger, 
remained  at  an  advanced  position  in  the  face  of 
heavy  machine-gun  and  rifle  fire  from  the  enemy 
and,  by  effective  use  of  their  machine-gun  and  pis- 
tols, covered  the  withdrawal  of  the  infantry,  in- 
flicting serious  losses  on  the  enemy  and  refusing  to 
retire  until  they  were  ordered  to  do  so.  Home 
address,  Henry  C.  Yaeger,  father,  Hebbronville, 
Texas. 

YAEGER,  ROY Corporal 

Company  D,  321st  Machine  Gun  Battalion. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Pont-a- 
Mousson,  France,  September  12,  1918.  Corporal 
Yaeger,  with  his  brother,  Private  Louis  Yaeger, 
remained  at  an  advanced  position  in  the  face  of 
heavy  machine-gun  fire  and  rifle  fire  from  the  en- 
emy, and,  by  effective  use  of  their  machine-gun  and 


pistols,  covered  the  withdrawal  of  the  infantry, 
inflicting  serious  losses  on  the  enemy  and  refusing 
to  retire  until  ordered  to  do  so.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Clara  Yaeger,  wife,  Hebbronville,  Texas. 

YAGLE,  HARRY  A.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Company  A,  132d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Hamel,  Belgium,  July  4,  1918. 
While  digging  in  at  his  final  objective  he  came  un- 
der fire  from  a  hostile  machine-gun  in  a  sunken 
road  200  yards  to  the  right  front.  With  Sergeant 
Koijane  and  two  Australian  soldiers,  he  rushed  the 
position  and  captured  the  gun  and  eight  prisoners. 
Home  address,  Henry  L.  Yagle,  father,  Dundee, 
111. 

YAMIN,  AARON Corporal 

Deceased.  Company  B,  306th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  in  the  forest  of 
Argonne,  France,  September  27,  1918.  Corporal 
Yamin  displayed  exceptional  bravery  by  volun- 
teering to  cut  a  strip  of  enemy  barbed-wire  to  make 
an  opening  for  his  company,  which  was,  at  that 
time,  under  heavy  fire  horn  artillery  and  machine- 
guns.  In  performing  this  mission  this  soldier  re- 
ceived wounds  from  which  he  afterwards  died. 
Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Hilda  Yamin,  mother,  322 
East  101st  Street,  New  York  City. 

YANCHULIS,  MARTIN  ....  Private 
Company  I,  30th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Crezancy,  France,  July  15, 
1918.  Although  severely  wounded,  Private  Yan- 
chulis  made  his  way  through  the  terrific  enemy 
barrage  to  his  post  in  the  fire  trenches,  and  remained 
on  duty  until  ordered  to  the  rear  by  his  command- 
ing officer.  Home  address,  Domenick  Yanchulis, 
cousin,  1201  East  Falls  Street,  Niagara  Falls,  N.Y. 

YANNANTUONO,  FREDERICK    .      .      . 

Private  (First  Class) 

Deceased.  Dental  Assistant,  Medical  Detach- 
ment, 13th  Machine  Gun  Battalion.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  Cunel,  France, 
October  14,  1918.  Private  Yannantuono  volun- 
tarily went  forward  and  administered  first  aid  to 
wounded  infantry  soldiers  under  heavy  shell  and 
machine-gun  fire,  in  plain  view  of  the  enemy, 
being  killed  in  the  performance  of  this  self-sacri- 
ficing mission.  Next  of  kin,  Paul  Yannantuono, 
brother,  48  East  Thirty-first  Street,  Brooklyn,  N.Y. 

YANTIS,  ERNEST  M.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
363d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Tronsol  Farm,  France,  September  30, 
1918.  Leading  his  platoon  as  a  combat  patrol  500 
yards  ahead  of  the  front  line,  under  intense  shell 
and  machine-gun  fire,  Lieutenant  Yantis  was 
wounded  three  times,  but  remained  on  duty  for 
more  than  an  hour  until  relieved.  He  then  re- 
fused to  leave  until  the  new  officer  had  been  fully 
informed  as  to  his  disposition  and  that  of  the 
enemy.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Maria  Yantis, 
mother,  Granbury,  Texas. 

YARDBOROUGH,  GEORGE  H.,  Jr.  ... 

First  Lieutenant 

Deceased.  5th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  F9r  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  in  the  Bois  de 
Belleau,  France,  June  23,  1918.  Lieutenant 
Yardborough  displayed  exceptional  bravery  when 
his  platoon  was  in  a  support  position  under  in- 
tense artillery  fire,  by  moving  from  one  shell  hole 
to  another  in  the  open  and  steadying  his  men. 
After  making  one  trip  over  his  line  he  was  wounded 
by  an  exploding  shell,  but  refused  aid  until  he 
saw  that  the  wounded  soldiers  with  him  had  been 
treated  and  taken  to  shelter.  He  later  died  of  his 
wounds.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  George  H.  Yardbor- 
ough, mother,  Mullins,  S.  C. 


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YATES,  FRANK  R 

.  .  Pharmacist's  Mate  (Third  Class) 
U.  S.  N.,  attached  to  6th  Machine  Gun  Bat- 
talion, U.  S.  M.  C.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  St.  Etienne,  France,  October  4,  1918. 
Pharmacist's  Mate  Yates  attended  the  wounded 
during  a  heavy  artillery  and  gas  bombardment, 
remaining  at  his  post  even  after  his  gas  mask  was 
torn  from  his  face  by  a  shell  fragment.  Late  in  the 
day  in  a  violent  barrage  of  machine-gun  fire  he 
showed  entire  disregard  for  his  own  safety  in  min- 
istering to  wounded  soldiers  and  in  organizing  two 
crews  of  litter  bearers  to  carry  them  from  the  road 
to  the  dressing  station.  Home  address,  James 
A.  Yates,  father,  Alturas,  Cal. 

YEAGER,  CURTIS  L Private 

Deceased.  Company,  116th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Verdun,  France, 
October  12,  1918.  Private  Yeager,  in  an  exposed 
position,  under  heavy  machine-gun  and  artillery 
barrage,  kept  up  an  effective  fire  from  his  auto- 
matic rifle  until  severely  wounded.  After  waiting 
•even  hours  with  a  comrade  for  a  stretcher,  and  only 
one  arriving,  although  practically  unconscious  he 
insisted  on  his  comrade  leaving  first.  Next  of  kin, 
James  Yeager,  father,  Atherton,  Ind. 

YOCKEY,  WILLIAM  S Private 

Company  E,  16th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Sedan,  France,  November 
6-7,  1918.  Private  Yockey  voluntarily  led  two 
other  men  in  an  attack  on  a  machine-gun  nest, 
which  was  delivering  a  withering  fire  on  the  com- 
pany and  delaying  its  advance.  By  the  skill  and 
bravery  of  this  attack,  the  enemy  was  killed  and  the 
advancing  company  saved  from  a  dangerous 
flanking  fire.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Eliza  Yockey, 
mother.  211  North  Vine  Street,  Newark,  Ohio. 

YOPP,  SAMUEL  F.,  Jr Sergeant 

Medical  Corps,  119th  Infantry.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  Hargicourt,  France, 
September  28,  1918.  While  directing  the  evacu- 
ation of  the  wounded  he  was  severely  gassed,  but 
refused  to  be  evacuated  and  continued  in  charge 
of  the  dressing  station  to  which  he  had  been  as- 
signed. He  displayed  marked  fortitude  and  per- 
sonal  bravery,  working  constantly  to  help  the  wound- 
ed. Home  address,  Mrs.  Samuel  F.  Yopp,  Sr., 
mother,  202  South  Ninth  Street,  Wilmington,  N.  C. 

YORK,  ALVIN  C Corporal 

Company  G,  328th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Chatel-Chehery,  France, 
October  8,  1918.  After  his  platoon  had  suffered 
many  casualties  and  three  non-commissioned 
officers  had  been  put  out  of  action,  Corporal  York 
assumed  command  and  with  seven  other  soldiers, 
attacked  and  captured  a  machine-gun  nest,  taking 
a  number  of  machine  guns  and  132  prisoners, 
including  four  officers.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Mary  Brooks  York,  mother,  Pall  Mall,  Tenn. 

YOUELL,  RICE  MCNUTT  .  .  .  Major 
26th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Verdun,  France,  October  1-12,  1918. 
Taking  command  of  his  battalion  after  the  battal- 
ion commander  had  been  mortally  wounded,  he  led 
it  with  remarkable  bravery  throughout  nine  days 
of  the  hardest  fighting,  though  he  was  himself 
painfully  wounded  on  the  first  day,  when  he  led 
his  command  in  storming  the  heights  beyond  the 
Rau  de  Gauffre.  On  October  10,  when  the  enemy's 
resistance  had  been  broken  and  a  rapid  thrust  into 
the  disorganized  defenses  was  necessary  in  order 
to  enable  a  unit  on  the  right  to  advance,  Major 
Youell,  with  one  company  and  no  artillery  support 
pushed  forward  two  kilometers  under  heavy  fire, 
driving  back  a  force  of  enemy  infantry  superior 
in  number  to  his  own,  and  capturing  important 


artillery  positions  on  Hill  263.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  S.  A.  Youell,  mother,  care  of  H.  E.  Hyatt, 
Norton,  Va. 

YOUNG,  ARTHUR  J Private 

Medical  Detachment,  6th  Infantry.  For  extra- 
ordinary heroism  in  action  near  Romagne,  France, 
October  16,  1918.  Although  wounded  by  a  ma- 
chine-gun bullet,  Private  Young  carried  four  com- 
rades to  a  shell  hole  through  terrific  shell  and 
machine-gun  fire  and  dressed  their  wounds.  He 
then  carried  them  to  a  place  of  safety  in  the  rear  of 
our  lines.  Home  address,  W.  H.  Young,  father, 
1114  West  Eighteenth  Street,  Erie,  Pa. 

YOUNG,  CHARLES  C Sergeant 

Company  A,  345th  Battalion,  Tank  Corps.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Apremont, 
France,  September  27,  1918.  Although  wounded 
twice  by  fire  from  antitank  guns  during  the  attack 
he  continued  at  his  post,  refusing  to  be  sent  to 
the  rear.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Dora  Young, 
mother,  Millbrook,  Mich. 

YOUNG,  CHARLES  G.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
368th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Binarville,  France,  September  27-28, 
1918.  While  in  command  of  a  scout  platoon,  he 
was  twice  severely  wounded  from  shell  fire,  but 
refused  medical  attention  and  remained  with  his 
men,  helping  to  dress  their  wounds  and  to  evacuate 
his  own  wounded  during  the  entire  night,  and  hold- 
ing firmly  his  exposed  position  covering  the  right 
flank  of  his  battalion.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Willie 
G.  Young,  wife,  Austin,  Texas. 

YOUNG,  CHARLES  I.,  Jr.  .  First  Sergeant 
Company  D,  327th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Cornway,  France,  October 
9,  1918.  Assisted  by  six  other  soldiers,  Sergeant 
Young  fought  his  way  through  a  greatly  superior 
number  of  the  enemy  and  rescued  13  wounded 
comrades,  thereby  saving  them  from  being  taken 
by  the  enemy.  After  all  the  officers  had  become 
casualties,  he  assumed  command  of  the  company, 
reorganizing  and  leading  it  through  many  attacks, 
and  contributing  greatly  to  the  success  of  his  com- 
pany. Home  address,  C.  Irvin  Young,  father, 
427  Pine  Street,  Reading,  Pa. 

YOUNG,  E.  M Second  Lieutenant 

Deceased.  Infantry,  attached  division  quarter- 
master, 89th  Division.  For  extraordinary  heroism 
in  action  near  Beaufort,  France,  November  8,  1918. 
While  under  unusually  heavy  shell  fire  Lieutenant 
Young  was  severely  wounded,  and,  at  the  same  time 
15  of  his  men  were  also  wounded.  He  refused  to  be 
moved  until  his  men  had  received  attention,  and 
after  the  arrival  of  ambulances  and  litter  bearers  he 
still  insisted  that  the  men  be  moved  to  the  first-aid 
station  before  allowing  himself  to  be  taken.  Shortly 
after  he  arrived  at  the  station  for  treatment  he 
died.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  William  E.  Young,  mother, 
139  Ashley  Street,  Hartford,  Conn. 

YOUNG,  GEORGE Corporal 

Company  A,  9th  Machine  Gun  Battalion. 
For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Mou- 
lins,  France,  July  14-15,  1918.  Although  seriously 
wounded,  Corporal  Young  maintained  a  steady 
fire  from  his  machine-gun  until  forced  to  be  carried 
to  the  rear  for  treatment.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Mar- 
tha Roberts,  sister,  Lorain,  Ohio. 

YOUNG,  GUY  L Sergeant 

Company  I,  125th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Cierges,  France,  July  31, 
1918.  Under  heavy  machine-gun  fire,  Sergeant 
Young  went  out  in  front  of  our  lines  and  carried  to 
shelter  two  wounded  men.  Home  address,  Daniel 
Young,  father,  706  Easterday  Avenue,  Sault  Ste 
Marie,  Mich. 


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YOUNGBAR,  ANDY  F Private 

Company  K,  115th  Infantry-  During  a  raid 
against  a  post  of  his  command  near  Gildwiller, 
France,  July  31,  1918,  he  showed  fine  courage  and 
endurance  when  attacked  with  hand  grenades. 
Although  seriously  wounded,  he  joined  in  a  coun- 
ter attack  against  greatly  superior  numbers  and 
continued  to  fight,  even  after  receiving  a  second 
wound,  until  the  enemy  was  repulsed.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  S.  Youngbar,  Fairfield,  Md. 

YOUNGDAHL,  OSKAR  E.  .  .  .  Captain 
Deceased.  23d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne^aux-Arnes, 
France,  October  6,  1918.  Armed  with  a  rifle, 
Captain  Youngdahl  went  through  a  heavy  machine- 
gun  fire  alone  to  a  position  from  which  he  could  fire 
upon  German  machine-gunners  who  were  pouring 
a  deadly  fire  into  the  flank  of  his  company.  He 
killed  one  of  the  gunners  and  captured  four  others, 
but  was  severely  wounded  himself.  He  stayed 
with  his  company  until  it  had  carried  its  objective, 
but  died  in  the  hospital  of  his  wounds  two  days 
later.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  Oliva  Youngdahl,  mother, 
Red  Wing,  Minn. 

YOUNGER,  RALEIGH  L.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
Company  L,  38th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Mezy,  France,  July  15, 
1918.  After  being  wounded  in  both  hands  Lieu- 
tenant Younger  took  a  rifle  and  killed  an  enemy 
machine-gunner;  and,  disregarding  his  wounds, 
remained  with  his  platoon  until  it  had  taken  up  a 
new  position  several  hours  later.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  W.  D.  Younger,  mother,  Rural  Route  1, 
Columbia,  Term. 

YUILL,  JULIUS  O Sergeant 

Company  M,  361st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Epinonville,  France,  Septem- 
ber 26,  1918.  Accompanied  by  one  man,  Sergeant 
Yuill  went  forward  to  a  German  trench  and  bombed 
it,  killing  a  German  officer  and  two  soldiers,  and 
held  the  trench  until  reinforced  by  a  party  of  four. 
Fearing  that  the  Germans  in  the  trench  would 
escape,  he  led  these  men  500  meters  through  sniper 
and  machine-gun  fire,  cut  off  their  means  of  escape 
and  captured  27  prisoners.  On  the  same  day  he 
killed  an  officer,  who  with  two  men  were  attempting 
to  set  up  a  machine-gun  to  ambush  the  command 
group.  He  followed  the  two  men  into  their  dugout 
and  killed  one  of  them;  and,  with  the  help  of  other 
members  of  the  command  thoroughly  mopped  up 
the  place.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Robert  Yuill, 
mother,  Soap  Lake,  Wash. 

ZACHER,  VERNON  B.  .  .  First  Lieutenant 
359th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Bantheville,  France,  November  1, 
1918.  Without  regard  for  his  own  safety,  Lieuten- 
ant Zacher  led  his  platoon  to  the  capture  of  two 
machine-guns  which  were  holding  up  the  advance 
of  his  battalion.  Although  painfully  wounded  he 
would  not  stop  until  his  objective  had  been  reached. 
Home  address,  Fred  Zacher,  father,  311  Penn 
Avenue,  South  Jamestown,  N.  Dak. 

ZAMBRYCYSKI,  ALEXANDER  .  .  Private 
Company  M,  9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Mouson,  France,  Novem- 
ber 7,  1918.  While  making  a  reconnaissance  of  a 
destroyed  bridge,  over  the  River  Meuse,  a  member 
of  the  patrol  had  his  leg  broken  by  machine-gun 
fire  and  fell  into  the  river.  Despite  the  fact  that 
four  enemy  machine-guns  were  firing  point  blank 
on  the  spot,  at  a  distance  of  less  than  100  yards, 
Private  Zambrycyski  volunteered  and  went  to  the 
rescue  of  his  comrade  and  succeeded  single-handed 
in  recovering  his  comrade  while  under  severe  fire, 
and  taking  him  to  a  place  of  safety.  For  the  fol- 
lowing act  of  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near 
Mouson,  France,  November  8,  1918,  Private 


Zambrycyski  is  awarded  a  Bar,  to  be  worn  with  the 
Distinguished  Service  Cross.  Braving  the  murder- 
ous fire  of  machine-guns,  Private  Zambrycyski 
rescued  a  wounded  gunner,  who  was  lying  on  the 
river  bank  in  full  view  of  the  enemy,  carrying  him 
without  assistance  to  a  place  of  safety.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Zambrycyski,  mother,  57  Ellsworth 
Street,  Worcester,  Mass. 

ZANE,  EDMUND  L.  .  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
23d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  St.  Etienne,  France,  October  3-9,  1918. 
With  remarkable  courage  and  daring,  Colonel 
Zane  led  his  battalion  through  heavy  machine-gun 
and  shell  fire  to  its  objective.  On  several  other 
occasions  he  voluntarily  visited  the  front,  under 
most  hazardous  conditions,  thereby  acquainting 
his  regimental  commander  with  exceptionally 
important  data.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Elizabeth 
Zane,  1925  S.  Street  Northwest,  Washington,  D.  C. 

ZANE,  RANDOLPH  T Captain 

C9mpany  F,  6th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.  While 
holding  the  town  of  Bouresche,  France,  on  the 
nights  of  June  7-8,  1918,  he  displayed  such  bravery 
as  to  inspire  the  garrison  to  resist  successfully  a 
heavy  machine-gun  and  infantry  attack  by  su- 
perior numbers.  Home  address,  Mrs.  R.  T. 
Zane,  wife;  Governor's  Mansion,  Sacramento, 
Cal. 

ZAPPA,  STEVE  .  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  C,  131st  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Chipilly  Ridge,  France, 
August  10-19,  1918.  He  volunteered  for  dangerous 
missions,  carrying  messages  over  areas  swept  by 
heavy  machine-gun  and  shell  fire.  He  displayed 
great  courage  in  accomplishing  each  task.  Home 
address,  James  Zappa,  father,  Dwight,  111. 

ZAVITZ,  ARCHIE  M Sergeant 

Company  I,  126th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Romagne,  France,  October 
9,  1918.  Facing  heavy  fire,  he  crawled  75  yards 
in  advance  of  the  platoon  he  commanded  and  re- 
duced a  machine-gun  nest  with  rifle  grenades. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Elizabeth  Zavitz,  mother, 
R.  F.  D.  1,  Fruitport,  Mich. 

ZAVODSKY,  JOHN Sergeant 

Company  D,  311th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Vieville~en-Haie,  France, 
September  26,  1918.  Although  he  was  wounded, 
Sergeant  Zavodsky  remained  with  his  company 
until  its  objective  was  reached  before  seeking  first- 
aid  treatment.  Home  address,  Paul  Zavodsky, 
brother,  543  Brace  Avenue,  Perth  Amboy,  N.  J. 

ZAX,  HENRY  E Corporal 

Company  B,  120th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Vaux  Andigny,  France, 
October  11, 1918.  Having  been  sent  on  a  dangerous 
liaison  patrol,  Corporal  Zax  was  severely  wounded 
soon  after  he  had  located  the  unit  on  the  right  of 
his  own.  He,  nevertheless,  went  forward  to  bat- 
talion headquarters  immediately  after  securing 
first  aid  and  made  a  complete  report  to  his  battalion 
commander  before  going  to  the  rear.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Lennie  Zax,  sister,  1429  Seventh  Street, 
Louisville,  Ky. 

ZECH,  CLARENCE  H.     .  .      .          Private 

Ambulance  Company  337,  Medical  Department, 
339th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Kadish,  Russia,  September  27-28, 
1918.  Acting  as  stretcher  bearer  to  two  companies 
of  infantry  in  action  against  the  Bolsheviks,  Pri- 
vate Zech  for  two  days  and  nights  made  his  way 
through  swamps  and  forests  to  administer  first  aid 
and  carry  wounded  to  the  dressing  station.  His 
work  at  all  times  was  accomplished  under  sweeping 
machine-gun  and  intense  artillery  fire,  making  it 


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necessary  for  him  to  crawl  on  his  hands  and  knees 
for  long  distances.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Margaret 
Zech,  mother,  71  Burdeno  Avenue,  Detroit,  Mich. 

ZEILER,  ELMER Corporal 

Company  F,  9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Medeah  Ferme,  France, 
October  3,  1918.  Corporal  Zeiler,  together  with 
four  other  men,  charged  a  machine-gun  nest 
containing  three  heavy  machine-guns  and  captured 
the  three  guns  and  20  prisoners.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Margaret  Zeiler,  118  Library  Road,  Castle 
Shannon,  Pa. 

ZEITO,  DOMINICK Private 

Deceased.  Company  M,  lllth  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Fismette, 
France,  August  10-11,  1918.  On  August  10  Private 
Zeito  three  times  volunteered  and  alone  carried 
severely  wounded  comrades  to  the  dressing  station. 
Each  trip  was  made  through  an  intense  enemy  fire, 
but  he  unhesitatingly  made  the  trip  and  returned 
to  his  post.  On  August  11,  while  assisting  three 
other  men  to  carry  a  seriously  wounded  comrade 
to  the  aid  station,  one  of  the  party  was  killed  and 
the  others  driven  from  the  road  by  an  intense 
machine-gun  fire,  but  Private  Zeito  alone  carried 
the  wounded  man  to  a  place  of  shelter  from  which 
he  was  evacuated  that  night.  He  was  killed  that 
afternoon  in  the  advance  line  of  the  attack.  Next 
of  kin,  Mrs.  Vita  Zeito,  mother,  Bau  Turin,  Italy. 

ZELDAM,  JOHN  J Private 

Company  M,  126th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  north  of  Cierges,  France,  August 
1,  1918.  Following  an  assault,  in  which  he  was 
wounded  in  the  leg  by  a  machine-gun  bullet,  and 
when  further  advance  was  impossible  because  of  a 
barrage,  he  took  refuge  in  a  shell  hole.  From  this 
shelter  he  observed  a  comrade  who  was  seriously 
wounded  and  needed  assistance.  Despite  heavy 
artillery  and  machine-gun  fire,  he  crawled  20  yards 
through  the  open,  reached  the  helpless  man,  and 
took  him  back  to  the  shell  hole.  After  the  two  had 
lain  in  the  shell  hole  nearly  the  entire  day,  Private 
Zeldam,  leaving  his  canteen  with  his  companion, 
crawled  across  the  danger  zone  and  obtained  as- 
sistance to  carry  the  other  wounded  man  to  a  dress- 
ing station.  Home  address,  J.  Zeldam,  father, 
1065  Canfield  Avenue,  Grand  Rapids,  Mich. 

ZIELINSKI,  VINCENT  P.  ...  Corporal 
Company  H,  306th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  St.  Juvin,  France,  October  15, 
1918.  He  volunteered  and  carried  a  message  of 
vital  importance  in  connection  with  the  capture  of 
St.  Juvin  through  an  intense  artillery  barrage,  dis- 
playing courage  and  persistent  devotion  to  duty. 
Home  address,  112  Gorski  Street,  Buffalo,  N.  Y. 

ZILKEY,  FRANK Corporal 

Deceased.  Company  D,  16th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  the  Forest  of 
Argonne,  France,  October  9,  1918.  After  all  the 
other  members  of  his  squad  had  been  killed  or 
wounded  in  advancing  on  a  hostile  machine-gun, 
Corporal  Zilkey  pressed  forward  alone  in  the  face  of 
direct  fire  from  the  gun,  and  by  remarkable  courage, 
captured  both  the  gun  and  its  crew.  Upon  his 
own  initiative  he  then  started  out  alone  to  attack 
another  gun,  and  was  killed.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs. 
J.  J.  Carr,  mother,  May,  Idaho. 

ZILKEY,  GUY  L Sergeant 

Company  L,  362d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Steenbrugge,  Belgium, 
October  31,  1918.  Reorganizing  badly  shattered 
forces,  he  took  command  of  the  location,  and  by 
proper  distribution  of  those  under  his  command  ably 
protected  his  flanks.  Assisted  by  two  comrades,  he 
attacked  and  drove  out  a  machine-gun  nest  that 


was  holding  up  his  advance,  reporting  the  situation 
to  his  company  commander  by  establishing  an 
efficient  liaison.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Minnie 
Carr,  mother,  May,  Idaho. 

ZIMBORSKI,  ALEXANDER  J.  .  .  Corporal 
Deceased.  Company  C,  345th  Battalion, 
Tank  Corps.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action 
near  Bois  de  Montrebeau,  France,  October  4,  1918. 
While  running  his  tank  into  a  woods  to  rout  a 
machine-gun  nest,  his  tank  was  hit  and  set  on  fire. 
He  fought  on  until  compelled  to  leave  because  of  the 
excessive  heat.  While  he  and  his  gunner  were 
leaving  the  tank,  they  were  both  wounded,  and 
when  making  an  advance  on  a  machine  gun, 
Corporal  Zimborski  received  further  wounds, 
which  caused  his  death.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  A.  J. 
Zimborski,  wife,  2  Foye  Place,  Jersey  City,  N.  J. 

ZIMMER,  JOHN Private 

Company  L,  7th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Fossoy,  France,  July  15, 
1918.  Acting  as  runner,  Private  Zimmer  made  re- 
peated trips  through  the  heavy  enemy  bombard- 
ment of  July  15,  and,  after  being  wounded  on  a  mis- 
sion, he  accomplished  his  task  before  receiving 
medical  attention.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Josephine 
Zimmer,  mother,  12  Mills  Street,  Roxbury,  Mass. 

ZIMMERMAN,  ARTHUR  P.     .      .         Sergeant 

Company  D,  361st  Infantry.    For  extraordinary 

heroism  in  action  near  Gesnes,   France,  October 

3,  1918.     He  voluntarily  and  unhesitatingly  left 
shelter  under  heavy  shell  fire  and,  without  thought 
of  personal  danger,  rendered  first  aid  and  carried 
a  wounded  comrade  to  a  place  of  safety.    Home  ad- 
dress,   Mrs.    Elizabeth    A.    Zimmerman,    mother, 
Bonners  Ferry,  Idaho. 

ZIMMERMAN,  RUDOLPH  A.  .  .  Sergeant 
Machine  Gun  Company,  354th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Remonville, 
France,  November  2-3,  1918.  Severely  wounded  in 
the  cheek  by  a  machine-gun  bullet,  Sergeant  Zim- 
merman refused  to  be  evacuated,  but  continued  to 
lead  his  machine-gun  section  with  the  assault  wave, 
displaying  remarkable  bravery  and  leadership, 
until  his  company  was  relieved  next  morning. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Caroline  Zimmerman,  mother, 
New  Florence,  Mo. 

ZINNER,  F.  J Second  Lieutenant 

Company  A,  5th  U.  S.  M.  C.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  St.  Etienne,  France,  October 

4,  1918.     While  attacking  a  strongly  held  enemy 
position,  under  heavy  machine-gun  and  artillery 
fire,    Lieutenant    Zinner    rallied    men    of    another 
company,  who  had  become  separated  from  their 
organization,  to  his  support.    With  these  reinforce- 
ments, his  platoon  was  able  to  relieve  a  very  crit- 
ical situation.     Home  address,  Mrs.  Lena  Zinner, 
mother,  697  Oakwood  Avenue,  Columbus,  Ohio. 

ZIRKLE,  JAMES  M Private 

Company  A,  116th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Samogneux,  France,  Oc- 
tober 17,  1918.  Private  Zirkle  volunteered  and 
carried  messages  from  battalion  headquarters  to 
the  front  line  through  artillery  and  machine-gun 
fire.  He  not  only  maintained  effective  liaison  with 
his  company,  but  also  furnished  an  inspiring  ex- 
ample of  coolness  and  bravery  to  his  comrades. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Annie  B.  Zirkle,  Lofton,  Va. 

ZLOTNIKOFF,  JOHN  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  L,  60th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Dun-sur-Meuse,  France, 
October  5,  1918.  When  his  company  was  held  up 
and  unable  to  cross  the  river,  because  of  the  des- 
truction of  a  pontoon  bridge,  Private  Zlotnikoff 


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swam  the  river,  carrying  an  automatic  rifle,  in  the 
face  of  terrific  machine-gun  fire  and  direct  artillery 
fire.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Martha  Klotnikoff, 
Moscow,  Russia. 

ZOBNOWSKI,  WALTER  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  M,  110th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Apremont,  France,  October 
1,  1918.  Having  volunteered  with  two  other 
soldiers,  to  establish  liaison  with  another  unit 
which  had  been  cut  off  by  a  hostile  counterattack, 
Private  Zobnowski  rushed  an  enemy  machine-gun 
nest,  killing  four  of  the  enemy  and  capturing  four 
prisoners.  After  taking  his  prisoners  to  the  rear, 
he  volunteered  and  led  a  small  force  in  a  successful 
attack  on  the  enemy.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Jennie 
Zobnowski,  mother,  2953  Milvale  Street,  Philadel- 
phia, Pa. 

ZUCKERMAN,  LOUIS Private 

Deceased.     Company  G,  305th  Infantry.     For 


extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  St.  Juvin, 
France,  October  15,  1918.  In  order  to  enable  his 
platoon  to  locate  an  enemy  machine-gun  nest, 
Private  Zuckerman  courageously  volunteered  and 
went  out  into  an  open  field  to  draw  the  enemy  fire. 
In  the  performance  of  this  self-sacrificing  mission, 
he  was  killed.  Next  of  kin,  S.  C.  Kovit,  cousin, 
Columbia  Street,  New  York  City. 


ZYCH,  JOHN Private 

Company  H,  113th  Infantry.  During  the  action 
in  the  vicinity  of  Hagenbach,  Alsace,  east  of  Bel- 
fort,  France,  August  21,  1918,  in  an  enemy  raid  on 
the  position  held  by  his  regiment  he  had  his  right 
eye  shot  out  at  the  beginning  of  the  action.  He  ap- 
plied first  aid  himself,  went  back  to  his  battle  posi- 
tion, assisted  in  driving  off  the  raiding  party, 
operated  his  rifle  until  the  end  of  the  action,  and 
continued  to  fire  upon  the  retreating  Germans  as 
long  as  they  could  be  seen.  Home  address,  Mrs 
Mary  Clayton,  sister,  Plainfield,  N.  J. 


THE  DISTINGUISHED  SERVICE  MEDAL 


DISTINGUISHED  SERVICE  MEDAL 

BY  direction  of  the  President,  and  with  the  approval  of  Congress,  the  following  officers 
and  civilians  of  the  United  States  Government  and  the  Allied  Governments  have  been 
awarded  the  Distinguished  Service  Medal  for  conspicuous  and  meritorious  service: 


ACHER,  ALBERT  H Colonel 

Engineer  Corps.  For  exceptional  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services.  As  commanding  officer  of 
the  4th  Engineers  he  contributed  materially  to  the 
successes  of  the  Fourth  Division  in  the  Aisne-Marne 
offensive  and  in  the  Meuse-Argonne  operations.  By 
his  skill  in  the  construction  of  roads  and  bridges  he 
ably  assisted  in  the  operations  of  his  division.  His 
ability  as  a  leader  was  shown  in  the  efficiency  of  the 
4th  Engineers,  both  as  a  technical  and  as  a  combat 
unit.  Later  he  showed  the  same  rare  qualities  when 
he  commanded  the  27th  Engineers. 

ADAMS,  HARRY  M 

Director  of  Inland  traffic.  For  exceptionally  meri- 
torious and  conspicuous  service  with  the  Army  of 
the  United  States  as  director  of  inland  traffic.  His 
responsibilities  have  been  great  in  supervising  the 
utilization  of  railroad  facilities  and  the  immense 
movement  of  troops  and  supplies  during  the  war. 
His  excellent  judgment  and  marked  ability  had 
contributed  materially  to  the  successful  and  orderly 
movement  of  troops  and  supplies  to  the  ports  of 
embarkation  and  for  the  army  overseas. 

ALBRIGHT,  OWEN  S.  .  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
Signal  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services.  Being  in  command  of  the 
1st  Field  Signal  Battalion  from  its  arrival  in 
France,  he  had  an  important  part  in  reorganizing 
the  unit  and  adapting  it  to  European  conditions. 
Subsequently  in  command  of  field  signal  battalions 
at  the  front,  as  instructor  at  corps  schools,  and  as 
division  signal  officer  of  the  Second  Division  he  con- 
tinued to  render  services  of  great  value  to  the  Amer- 
ican Expeditionary  Forces. 


ALDEN,  HERBERT  W. 


Lieutenant  Colonel 


Ordnance  Department.  For  exceptionally  meri- 
torious and  conspicuous  service,  first,  as  American 
engineering  representative  at  the  conference  called 
to  design  the  Anglo-American  Mark  VIII  tank, 
and  later  as  being  directly  responsible  for  the  de- 
sign of  a  new,  valuable,  and  easily  obtained  imple- 
ment of  mechanical  warfare,  the  fast  three-ton 
tank,  susceptible  of  production  in  America  in  such 
quantity  as  to  constitute  a  most  material  contri- 
bution to  the  effective  fighting  power  of  the  United- 
States  Army.  Home  address,  344  West  Seventy- 
second  Street,  New  York  City. 

ALEXANDER,  ROGER  G.  .  .  .  Colonel 
General  Staff.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  services.  As  chief  of  the  Topo- 
graphical Division  of  the  Intelligence  Section  he 
organized  and  administered,  with  exceptional 
ability,  the  Topographical  and  Sound  and  Flash 
Ranging  Services  of  the  American  Expeditionary 
Forces.  Due  to  his  foresight  and  energy  our  ar- 
mies in  the  field  were  at  all  times  supplied  abun- 
dantly with  excellent  maps  of  the  theater  of  opera- 
tions. 

ALLEN,  HENRY  A Colonel 

Engineer  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  services.  He  served  with  dis- 
tinction as  commanding  officer  of  the  108th  Engi- 
neers and  as  engineer  officer  of  the  33d  Division. 
By  his  technical  skill  and  untiring  energy  in  super- 
vising the  construction  of  bridges  across  the  Meuse 
River  he  proved  himself  an  important  factor  in  the 
successes  gained  by  our  troops  in  their  operations 
along  the  right  bank  of  that  stream  during  the 
Meuse-Argonne  offensive. 


ALLEN,  HENRY  T.  .  .  .  Major  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  In  command  of  the  Nineteenth  Division 
he  had  the  important  position  of  conducting  the 
right  flank  at  the  St.  Mihiel  salient.  The  brilliant 
success  there  gained  and  later  repeated  in  the  Ar- 
gonne  Meuse  offensive  showed  him  to  be  an  officer 
of  splendid  judgment,  high  attainments  and  excel- 
lent leadership.  Later  he  commanded  the  Eighth 
Army  Corps  with  skill  and  judgment. 

ALLEN,  ROBERT  H Colonel 

Infantry.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services.  As  commander  of  the  356th 
Infantry  during  the  Argonne-Meuse  offensive  he 
proved  himself  a  skillful  tactician.  Resourceful  and 
energetic,  he  was  at  all  times  equal  to  any  emer- 
gency which  arose,  showing  qualities  of  rare  leader- 
ship. Subsequently  during  the  march  into  Ger- 
many and  the  occupation  of  the  enemy  territory 
his  administrative  ability  was  reflected  in  the  high 
standard  of  excellence  consistently  maintained  by 
his  regiment,  rendering  services  of  signal  worth. 

ALLISON,  NATHANIEL  ....  Colonel 
Medical  Corps .  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services.  As  chief  of  the  orthopedic 
work  in  the  zone  of  the  Army,  he  personally  directed 
in  a  most  efficient,  conscientious,  and  painstaking 
manner,  splinting  and  orthopedic  work,  which  re- 
sulted in  the  saving  of  many  lives  and  greatly  re- 
lieved suffering  among  our  wounded.  Home  ad- 
dress, 4917  Pershing  Avenue,  St.  Louis,  Mo. 

ALVORD,  BENJAMIN  ....  Colonel 
Adjutant  General's  Department,  For  exception- 
ally meritorious  and  distinguished  services.  As 
adjutant  general  of  the  American  Expeditionary 
Forces  during  the  beginning  of  its  organization  his 
long  experience,  good  judgment,  and  breadth  of 
vision  were  of  great  value  in  the  establishment  of 
the  innumerable  activities  of  the  Adjutant  Gener- 
al's Department  of  the  American  Expeditionary 
Forces. 

ANDERSON,  EDWARD  D.  .  Brigadier  General 
For  especially  meritorious  and  conspicuous 
service  in  initiating  and  executing  plans  for  the 
mobilization  of  enlisted  personnel  of  the  Army 
during  the  war. 

ANDRESS,  MISS  MARY  VAIL     .      . 

American  Red  Cross.  For  exceptionally  merito- 
rious and  distinguished  services.  On  her  own 
initiative  she  organized  and  efficiently  developed 
and  administered  the  work  of  the  American  Red 
Cross  at  Toul,  France.  Under  her  wise  supervision 
this  work  grew  from  the  ministering  and  supplying 
of  small  comforts  to  soldiers  passing  through  in 
hospital  trains  to  an  undertaking  of  extensive  pro- 
portions, which  has  aided  and  cheered  thousands  of 
men  in  the  service.  In  the  performance  of  her  ex- 
acting tasks,  she  has  displayed  marked  foresight 
and  sound  judgment,  with  untiring  personal  de- 
votion to  the  interests  and  comfort  of  those  whom 
she  served. 

ANDREWS,  AVERY  D.  .  .  Brigadier  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services  as  assistant  chief  of  staff,  American  Ex- 
peditionary Forces.  He  has  rendered  most  efficient 
service  in  connection  with  the  organization  and 
administration  of  the  transportation  department 
of  the  American  Army  in  France  and  as  deputy 


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chief  of  utilities  in  the  services  of  supply.  Later, 
with  marked  ability  he  headed  the  important  ad- 
ministrative section  of  the  general  staff  of  the 
American  Expeditionary  Forces. 

ANDREW,  A.  PIATT  .  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  Coming  to  France  at  the  beginning  od  the 
war,  he  showed  remarkable  ability  in  organizing 
the  American  Field  Service,  a  volunteer  service  for 
the  transportation  of  the  wounded  of  the  French 
armies  at  the  front.  Upon  the  entry  of  the  United 
States  into  the  war  he  turned  over  the  efficient  or- 
ganization he  had  built  to  the  United  States  Army 
Ambulance  Service,  and  by  his  sound  judgment  and 
expert  advice  rendered  invaluable  aid  in  the  devel- 
opment of  that  organization.  To  him  is  due,  in  a 
large  measure,  the  credit  for  the  increasingly  val- 
uable work  done  by  the  light  ambulances  at  the 
front.  Home  address,  Gloucester,  Mass. 

ANSELL,  SAMUEL  T.  .  .  Brigadier  General 
For  especially  meritorious  and  conspicuous 
service  as  Acting  Judge  Advocate  General  of  the 
Army,  whose  broad  and  constructive  interpreta- 
tions of  law  and  regulations  have  greatly  facili- 
tated the  conduct  of  the  war  and  military  adminis- 
tration. 

ARMSTRONG,  FRANK  S.  ,  .  .  Colonel 
Cavalry.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  dis- 
tinguished services.  With  painstaking  efforts  he 
reorganized  and  placed  the  Remount  Service  upon 
an  efficient  basis,  overcoming  innumerable  diffi- 
culties and  finding  ways  and  means  of  supplying 
combatant  divisions  with  animals  when  the  sources 


ATKISSON,  EARL  J Colonel 

Engineers.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services.  He  organized  and  trained 
the  1st  Gas  Regiment  in  a  type  of  warfare  new  to 
the  American  Army  and  directed  the  operations  of 
that  regiment  with  marked  distinction  during  the 
St.  Mihiel  and  Argonne-Meuse  offensive  of  the 
First  American  Army. 

ATTERBURY,  WILLIAM  W 

Brigadier  General 

F9r  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  director  general  of  transportation,  in 
the  face  of  almost  insurmountable  obstacles  he 
organized  and  brought  to  a  high  state  of  efficiency 
the  transportation  service  of  American  Expedi- 
tionary Forces.  The  successful  operation  of  this 
most  important  service,  upon  which  the  movements 
and  supply  of  the  combat  troops  were  dependent, 
was  largely  due  to  his  energy,  foresight,  and  ability. 

AULTMAN,  DWIGHT  E.  .  Brigadier  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  chief  of  Artillery  of  the  5th  Corps  in 
the  operations  against  the  enemy  in  November, 
1918,  by  his  exceptional  skill  as  an  artillerist  he 
was  largely  responsible  for  the  rupture  of  the  en- 
emy's position  and  the  breaking  of  his  resistance. 

AXTON,  JOHN  T Major 

Chaplain.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
conspicuous  service  in  organizing  and  administering 
numerous  welfare  activities  connected  with  the 
Port  of  Embarkation,  Hoboken,  N.  J.,  and  New 
York  City,  whereby  provision  was  made  for  the 
comfort  and  pleasure  of  enlisted  men. 

AYRES,  L.  P Colonel 

General  Staff.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distingusihed  service.  His  services  as  chief 
of  the  Division  of  Statistics,  Council  of  National 


Defense,  as  chief  of  the  Statistics  Branch  of  the 
General  Staff,  and  chief  statistical  officer  of  the 
American  Commission  to  Negotiate  Peace  have 
been  conspicuous.  He  established  the  Statistical 
Division  at  General  Headquarters,  American  Ex- 
peditionary Forces,  and  the  Statistics  Branch  at 
Headquarters,  Service  of  Supply,  American  Ex- 
peditionary Forces. 

BABCOCK,  CONRAD  S Colonel 

Cavalry.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distingusihed  services.  As  post  commandant  at 
general  headquarters,  he  served  with  distinction. 
Later  he  commanded  the  354th  Infantry  throughout 
the  successful  operations  against  the  St.  Mihiel 
salient  and  those  of  the  Argonne-Meuse  in  which 
his  regiment  participated  and  subsequently  when 
it  formed  part  of  the  Army  of  Occupation.  At  all 
times  he  displayed  military  attainments  of  the 
highest  order.  His  unflagging  energy  and  marked 
tactical  ability  were  demonstrated  in  the  successful 
accomplishment  by  his  regiment  of  all  missions 
assigned  to  it  even  under  the  most  trying  conditions. 
His  service  was  of  great  value  to  the  American  Ex- 
peditionary Forces. 

BABCOCK,  WALTER  C Colonel 

Infantry.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services.  In  command  of  the  310th 
Infantry,  he  displayed  marked  ability  alike  in  its 
organization  and  training  and  in  the  field.  In 
offensive  operations  against  the  enemy  he  led  his 
command  with  exceptional  judgment  and  tactical 
ability,  showing  himself  always  possessed  of  a  full 
grasp  of  the  situation  and  its  needs  and  keeping 
his  higher  commanders  at  all  times  informed  of  the 
conditions  as  he  learned  them  by  personal  recon- 
naissance. He  was  untiring  in  energy  and  devotion 
to  the  important  tasks  assigned  him,  acting  un- 
hesitatingly and  successfully  in  times  of  emergency. 

BACH,  CHRISTIAN  A Colonel 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services,  As  chief  of  staff  of  the  4th  Division  since 
its  organization  he  has  performed  his  duties  with 
the  utmost  loyalty,  excellent  judgment,  and  tireless 
energy,  both  during  the  training  period  and  in  ac- 
tual combat.  To  his  energy  and  military  ability  is 
due  in  no  small  degree  the  excellent  record  of  his 
division  in  the  fighting  on  the  Vesle  River  and  dur- 
ing the  Meuse-Argonne  offensive. 

BACON,  ROBERT  .  .  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  He  served  with  great  credit  and  distinc- 
tion as  post  commandant  of  General  Headquarters 
and  as  aide-de-camp  to  the  commander  in  chief. 
By  his  untiring  efforts  as  chief  of  the  American 
Mission  at  British  General  Headquarters  he  has 
performed  with  marked  ability  innumerable  duties 
requiring  great  tact  and  address. 

BAER,  JOSEPH  A Colonel 

Inspector  General's  Department,  Cavalry.  For 
exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished  serv- 
ices. During  the  active  operations  of  the  armies 
in  the  field  in  the  St.  Mihiel  salient  and  in  the  Ar- 
gonne  offensive  he  revealed  marked  ability  in  the 
inspection  of  conduct  and  methods  and  showed 
military  tactical  knowledge  of  a  high  order. 

BAILEY,  CHARLES  J.  .  .  .  Major  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  He  commanded  the  81st  Division  with 
distinction  throughout  its  operations,  beginning 
October  1,  1918.  The  excellent  conduct  of  this 
division  was  due,  in  a  large  measure,  to  his  great 
military  knowledge,  energy,  and  zeal.  He  has 
shown  qualities  of  able  leadership  and  had  rendered 
services  of  great  value  to  the  American  Expedition- 
ary Forces. 


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BAKER,  ASHER  C Captain 

U.  S.  N.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  dis- 
tinguished services.  Voluntarily  returning  to  ac- 
tive service  after  retirement,  he  served  with  dis- 
tinction as  naval  representative  with  the  Trans- 
portation Department.  Through  his  extensive 
naval  experience,  untiring  zeal,  and  intimate  knowl- 
ledge  of  the  French  language  and  customs,  he  ren- 
dered services  of  inestimable  value  to  the  American 
Expeditionary  Forces. 

BAKER,  FRANK  C Colonel 

Medical  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  services.  As  commanding  officer 
of  Evacuation  Hospital  No.  6,  at  Chateau-Thierry, 
from  June  to  August,  1918,  Col.  Baker  so  promptly 
arranged  his  hospital  under  most  difficult  conditions 
and  with  great  resourcefulness  and  good  judgment 
made  such  use  of  the  inadequate  means  at  his  dis- 
posal that  he  was  able  to  receive  and  evacuate 
after  splendid  treatment  and  in  perfect  order  a 
large  number  of  wounded  from  the  Marne  offensive 
at  a  time  when  that  section  of  France  was  greatly 
demoralized. 

BALDWIN,  KARL  F.     .      .    Lieutenant  Colonel 
Coast  Artillery  Corps.    For  especially  meritorious 
and  distinguished  service  while  serving  as  Military 
Attache  at  Tokyo,  Japan. 

BAMFORD,  FRANK  E.  .  Brigadier  General 
Infantry.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services.  As  its  commanding  officer 
he  organized  and  successfully  conducted  the  2d 
Corps  school.  Successively  in  command  of  a  bat- 
talion, regiment,  brigade,  and  division,  he  partici- 
pated in  the  operations  of  American  troops  from 
Cantigny  to  those  of  the  Meuse-Argonne.  He 
later  commanded  the  Army  school  at  Langres,  at 
all  times  bringing  to  bear  upon  his  duties  his  sound 
judgment,  high  military  attainments,  and  untiring 
zeal. 

BANDHOLTZ,  HARRY  H.  .  Brigadier  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  He  served  in  turn  as  chief  of  staff  of  the 
27th  Division,  as  commander  of  the  58th  Infantry 
Brigade,  and  as  provost  marshal  general  of  the 
American  Expeditionary  Forces,  in  all  of  which 
capacities  he  displayed  exceptional  ability.  His 
foresight,  broad  experience  and  sound  judgment 
resulted  in  the  efficient  reorganization  and  admin- 
istration of  the  important  Provost  Marshal 
General's  Department. 

BANKER,  MISS  GRACE  D 

Signal  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  services.  She  served  with  ex- 
ceptional ability  as  chief  operator  in  the  Signal 
Corps  exchange  at  General  Headquarters,  Amer- 
ican Expeditionary  Forces,  and  later  in  a  similar 
capacity  at  1st  Army  headquarters.  By  untiring 
devotion  to  her  exacting  duties  under  trying  con- 
ditions she  did  much  to  assure  the  success  of  the 
telephone  service  during  the  operations  of  the  1st 
Army  against  the  St.  Mihiel  salient  and  to  the  north 
of  Verdun. 

BARBER,  CHARLES  W Colonel 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  assistant  chief  of  staff,  G-l,  and  later 
as  chief  of  staff,  Base  Section  No.  2,  during  the 
period  of  its  reorganization,  he  displayed  exceptional 
administrative  ability  and  was  in  a  large  measure 
responsible  for  the  efficient  organization  created 
for  the  repatriation  of  troops  through  the  port  of 
Bordeaux,  rendering  services  of  signal  worth. 

BARNES,  JOSEPH  F Colonel 

Field  Artillery.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  services .  As  corps  ad j  utant  of  the 


2d  Army  Corps,  by  his  able  management  and  com- 
plete knowledge  of  all  details  of  the  Adjutant 
General's  Department,  he  established  and  operated 
with  remarkable  success  the  numerous  branches  of 
the  Adjutant  General's  Office.  Later  as  adjutant 
general,  1st  Army,  he  organized  with  rare  initiative 
and  administered  with  marked  ability  the  opera- 
tions of  his  important  office,  rendering  services  of 
inestimable  value. 

BARNUM,  MALVERN-HILL  .  Brigadier  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  He  commanded  with  marked  success  the 
183d  Infantry  Brigade  from  its  organization  to  the 
close  of  active  operations.  The  conduct  of  his  bri- 
gade in  the  St.  Die  and  Marbache  sectors  was  in- 
dicative of  his  good  leadership.  As  a  member  of  the 
inter-allied  armistice  board  he  has  performed  his 
many  exacting  duties  with  marked  ability,  address, 
and  sound  judgment,  rendering  services  of  the 
highest  character  to  the  Government. 

BARRY,  THOMAS  H.  .  .  .  Major  General 
For  especially  meritorious  and  conspicuous  serv- 
ice as  Department  Commander,  Central  Depart- 
ment. He  handled  many  difficult  problems  arising 
in  that  department  during  the  war  with  rare 
judgment,  tact,  and  great  skill. 

BASH,  LOUIS  H Colonel 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  He  supervised  with  tact  and  sound  judg- 
ment the  establishment  of  the  important  base  ports 
of  St.  Nazaire  and  Brest.  Later,  while  he  was  ad- 
jutant general  of  the  Services  of  Supply,  his  splen- 
did knowledge  of  administration,  his  energy,  and 
personal  attention  to  duties  were  shown  by  the 
efficiency  of  his  office,  which  met  fully  the  diversi- 
fied demands  made  upon  it. 

BASKETTE,  ALVIN  K Colonel 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  He  organized  and  co-ordinated  the  sever- 
al activities  of  the  Salvage  Depot  at  St.  Pierre  de 
Corps,  which  was  the  largest  and  most  important 
of  such  depots  in  the  American  Expeditionary 
Forces.  By  this  zeal,  tact,  and  ability  in  solving 
the  various  labor  problems  that  arose  in  connection 
with  the  employment  of  many  French  civilians, 
he  produced  a  high  degree  of  economic  efficiency  in 
the  operations  of  the  Salvage  Service. 

BEARSS,  HIRAM  I Colonel 

U.  S.  M.  C.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  services.  He  commanded  with 
distinction  the  102d  Infantry,  achieving  notable 
successes  in  the  active  operations  in  which  that 
regiment  was  engaged.  By  his  untiring  energy 
and  dauntless  courage  in  overcoming  the  numerous 
difficulties  confronting  him  he  gave  proof  of  mili- 
tary leadership  of  a  high  order. 

BECK,  ROBERT  McC Colonel 

Cavalry.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services.  He  showed  extraordinary 
efficiency  in  directing  the  staff  work  of  the  32d 
Division  at  the  Second  Battle  of  the  Marne  and  in 
the  operations  near  Soissons  and  north  of  Verdun, 
France,  from  July  to  October,  1918.  In  the  prepa- 
rations for  battle  and  in  the  reorganizations  between 
battles,  he  ably  handled  the  many  difficult  situa- 
tions that  presented  themselves. 

BEEUWKES,  HENRY  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  He  rendered  especially  valuable  services 
as  inspector  of  hospitalization  of  troops  in  the  field. 
By  tireless  energy  in  the  performance  of  his  duties  he 
assisted  greatly  in  raising  the  efficiency  of  this  serv- 
ice and  in  bettering  the  facilities  for  the  care  and 
evacuation  of  the  wounded  of  our  Armies. 


HEROES  ALL 


BERN,  SOSTHENES  .  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
Signal  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services.  He  served  in  turn  as  liaison 
officer  with  the  French  Department  of  Posts  and 
Telegraphs,  as  executive  to  the  Chief  Signal  Officer, 
as  commander  of  a  field  signal  battalion,  and  as 
assistant  to  the  chief  signal  officer,  First  Army.  In 
all  of  these  capacities  he  demonstrated  marked 
ability  and  performed  exceptionally  meritorious 
service. 

BELL,  GEORGE  Jr.  ...  Major  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  He  led  his  command,  with  distinction,  in 
the  offensive  operations  with  the  British  which  re- 
sulted in  the  capture  of  Hamel  and  Hamel  Woods, 
and  in  the  fighting  on  the  Mouse  that  gained  the 
villages  of  Marchfiville,  St.  Hilaire,  and  a  portion  of 
Bois  d'Harville.  He  displayed  a  high  order  of  leader- 
ship in  the  Argonne-Meuse  offensive,  when  his 
division  attacked  and  captured  the  strongly  forti- 
fied Bois  de  Forges.  The  successful  operations  of 
the  division  which  he  trained  and  commanded  in 
combat  were  greatly  influenced  by  his  energy  and 
abilities  as  a  commander. 

BELL,  FRANKLIN  J.     .      .  Major  General 

Deceased.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  service  during  the  war  as  division, 
cantonment,  and  department  commander. 

BENEDICT,  JAY  L Colonel 

General  Staff.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  conspicuous  service  in  the  organization  and  ad- 
ministration of  the  Procurement  and  Discharge 
Section  of  the  Personnel  Branch.  His  energy,  intelli- 
gent application,  and  good  j  udgment  have  contribut- 
ed greatly  to  the  solution  of  the  many  difficult  per- 
sonnel problems  pertaining  to  the  procurement  and 
discharge  of  officers,  and  the  building  up  of  the 
Officers  Reserve  Corps. 

BETHEL,  WALTER  A.  .  .  Brigadier  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  judge  advocate  of  the  American  Ex- 
peditionary Forces  he  organized  this  important 
department  and  administered  its  affairs  with  con- 
spicuous efficiency  from  the  date  of  the  arrival  in 
France  of  the  first  American  combat  troops.  His 
marked  legal  ability  and  sound  judgment  were  impor- 
tant factors  in  the  splendid  work  of  his  department, 
and  he  at  all  times  handled  with  success  the  various 
military  and  international  problems  that  arose  as  a 
result  of  the  operations  of  our  armies. 

BEVANS,  JAMES  L Colonel 

Medical  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  services.  He  served  with  dis- 
tinction as  chief  surgeon  of  the  3d  Army  Corps, 
where  he  solved  important  problems  of  sanitation 
and  evacuation  with  conspicuous  success.  He  showed 
marked  administrative  ability  during  the  final 
phases  of  the  Argonne-Meuse  offensive,  when, 
through  his  sound  judgment  and  efficient  supervision 
of  the  medical  and  sanitary  services  under  his 
direction,  many  lives  were  saved,  thereby  rendering 
valuable  service  to  the  American  Expeditionary 
Forces. 

BIDDLE,  JOHN  ....  Major  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  In  command  of  American  troops  in  Eng- 
land, by  bis  tact  and  diplomacy  in  handling  intri- 
cate problems,  he  made  possible  the  successful  trans- 
shipment of  many  thousands  of  men  to  France.  To 
his  executive  ability  the  efficient  handling,  control 
and  dispatch  of  casual  troops  through  England  is 
largely  due. 

BILLINGS,  FRANK Colonel 

Medical  Corps.     For  exceptionally  meritorious 


and  conspicuous  service  in  the  organization  and 
administration  of  the  Division  of  Reconstruction  of 
the  Medical  Department. 

BINGHAM,  ERNEST  G Colonel 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  chief  surgeon  of  the  Paris  district  he 
most  efficiently  directed  the  co-ordination  of  the 
work  of  the  hospitals  and  hospital  and  ambulance 
trains  in  the  region  of  the  Paris  group  during  the 
second  battle  of  the  Marne.  By  his  untiring  zeal 
and  his  exact  understanding  of  conditions  he  most 
ably  handled  the  limited  hospital  resources  of  the 
district  of  Paris,  permitting  the  clearing  of  the 
battlefield  of  the  wounded  and  the  proper  provision 
for  their  care.  In  all  these  tasks  he  showed  pro- 
fessional attainment  of  the  highest  order,  unflagging 
energy,  and  great  devotion  to  duty. 

BIRNIE,  UPTON,  Jr Colonel 

Field  Artillery.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  services.  As  principal  assistant 
in  the  Operations  Section,  General  Headquarters, 
American  Expeditionary  Forces,  he  has  by  bis 
thorough  military  knowledge,  loyalty,  and  devotion 
to  duty  materially  assisted  in  attaining  the  success 
of  that  section  of  the  General  Staff. 

BISHOP,  HARRY  G.  .  .  Brigadier  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  While  in  command  of  the  3rd  Field  ar- 
tillery Brigade,  during  the  battles  of  the  Argonne- 
Meuse,  and  in  the  subsequent  advance  to  Sedan,  by 
his  skill  and  able  leadership  he  rendered  exceptional- 
ly valuable  services. 

BISHOP,  P.  P Brigadier  General 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  conspicuous 
service  as  secretary  of  the  General  Staff  and  in  the 
organization  and  co-ordination  of  matters  relating 
to  the  commissioned  personnel  of  the  Army. 

BJORNSTAD,  ALFRED  W.  Brigadier  General 
\>i  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  director  of  the  Army  General  Staff 
College  at  Langres,  he  organized  and  conducted 
this  institution  during  the  first  and  second  courses. 
Although  he  was  without  adequate  material  or  per- 
sonnel, by  the  energy  and  great  effort  he  put  forth 
he  established  a  school  which  provided  our  armies 
with  staff  officers  in  a  minumum  of  time. 

BLACK,  WILLIAM  M.  .  .  Major  General 
Chief  of  Engineers.  For  especially  meritorious 
and  conspicuous  service  in  planning  and  admin- 
istering the  Engineer  and  Military  Railway  services 
during  the  war. 

BLAKE,  JOSEPH  A Colonel 

F9r  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  chief  consultant  for  the  district  of  Paris, 
and  commanding  officer  of  Red  Cross  Hospital  No.2, 
he  efficiently  standardized  surgical  procedures,  es- 
pecially in  the  recent  methods  of  treating  fractures. 
His  remarkable  talent  has  materially  reduced  the 
suffering  and  loss  of  life  among  our  wounded. 

BLANDING,  ALBERT  H.  .  Brigadier  General 
Discharged.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  service  while  Commanding  General 
of  the  53d  Infantry  Brigade  of  the  27th  Division 
throughout  the  entire  period  of  active  operations. 

BLISS,  TASKER  H.  .  .  .  Brevet  General 
Retired.  For  his  most  exceptional  services  as 
Assistant  Chief  of  Staff,  acting  Chief  of  Staff,  and 
Chief  of  Staff  of  the  United  States  Army,  in  which 
important  positipns  his  administrative  ability  and 
professional  attainments  were  of  great  value  to  our 
armies.  As  chief  of  the  American  section  of  the 


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Supreme  War  Council  he  has  taken  an  important 
part  in  the  shaping  of  the  policies  that  have  brought 
victory  to  our  cause. 

BOLLES,  FRANK  C Colonel 

Infantry.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  dis- 
tinguished services.  He  commanded,  with  keen 
tactical  ability,  the  39th  Infantry  throughout  the 
various  campaigns  in  which  the  Fourth  Division 
participated  until  the  early  stages  of  the  Meuse- 
Argonne  offensive,  when  he  was  wounded.  By  his 
exceptional  ability  and  energetic  leadership  he 
proved  to  be  an  important  factor  in  the  successes  of 
nis  command  during  its  active  operations  against 
the  enemy. 

BOLLING,  RYNAL  C Colonel 

Deceased.  Air  Service.  For  exceptionally  meri- 
torious and  distinguished  service.  His  service  to  the 
United  States  aviation  was  distinguished  for  an 
accurate  and  comprehensive  grasp  of  aviation  mat- 
ters; for  a  sound  and  far-sighted  conception  of  the 
measures  needed  to  establish  an  efficient  American 
air  service  in  Europe;  for  initiative  and  resourceful- 
ness in  attacking  the  problems  of  a  young  air  service; 
for  brilliant  capacity  in  arranging  affairs  with  for- 
eign governments;  for  boldness  and  vigor  in  execut- 
ing determined  policies.  In  all  of  these  he  has  ren- 
dered service  of  great  value  to  the  Government. 

BOOTH,  ALFRED  J Colonel 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  assistant  to  the  Adjutant  General, 
American  Expeditionary  Forces,  he  was  charged 
with  the  important  duty  of  verifying,  preparing,  and 
distributing  all  orders  and  bulletins  issued  from 
General  Headquarters,  American  Expeditionary 
Forces.  To  his  painstaking  efforts  are  due  the  ac- 
curacy with  which  these  orders  were  drawn  and  the 
promptness  with  which  they  were  distributed.  He 
organized  and  efficiently  supervised  the  admin- 
istration of  the  Adjutant  General's  printing  plant 
at  General  Headquarters,  American  Expeditionary 
Forces.  To  his  untiring  zeal  is  largely  due  the  suc- 
cess with  which  it  handled  a  tremendous  volume  of 
printed  matter,  rendering  important  service  to  the 
American  Expeditionary  Forces. 

BOOTH,  Miss  EVANGELINE  C.     .      .      . 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
service  as  commander  of  the  Salvation  Army  in  the 
United  States.  She  has  been  tireless  in  her  devotion 
to  her  manifold  duties.  The  contribution  of  the  Sal- 
vation Army  toward  winning  the  war  is  conspicuous 
and  the  results  obtained  were  due  in  marked  degree 
to  the  greeat  executive  ability  of  its  commander. 

BOOTH,  EWING  E.  .  .  Brigadier  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  He  commanded,  with  great  ability  and 
gallantry,  the  8th  Infantry  Brigade  in  the  operations 
which  forced  the  reluctant  enemy  to  evacuate  Bois 
du  Fays,  de  Malaumont,  Bois  de  Peut-de-Faux,  and 
Bois  de  Foret  in  September  and  October,  1918.  His 
splendid  leadership  was  an  important  factor  in  these 
actions. 

BOOTHE,  EARLE  .  .  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  He  reorganized  and  administered  with 
marked  distinction  the  Central  Records  Office  of  the 
American  Expeditionary  Forces.  He  handled  the 
complex  problems  constantly  arising  with  great  dis- 
cretion, displaying  keen  perception  amid  the  maze 
of  details  involved  in  the  reporting  of  casualties  and 
changes  of  status  of  officers  and  soldiers.  With  un- 
flagging energy  and  exceptional  ability  he  performed 
a  task  of  great  magnitude. 

BORELLI,  GEORGES Captain 

Liaison  officer,  158th  Field  Artillery  Brigade  and 
Operations  Officer,  55th  Field  Artillery  Brigade. 


BOUGHTON,  EDWARD  J.  Lieutenant  Colonel 
Judge  Advocate  General's  Department.  For 
exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished  services. 
He  served  with  distinction  as  head  of  the  Interna- 
tional Law  Division  in  the  office  of  the  Judge  Ad- 
vocate, American  Expeditionary  Forces.  Through 
his  extensive  knowledge  of  international  law  and 
diplomatic  ability,  he  was  of  the  utmost  assistance 
in  handling  many  delicate  questions  involving  re- 
lations between  the  American  and  allied  armies. 

BOWDITCH,  EDWARD  N.  Jr 

.  .  .  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  At  the  Army  General  Staff  College,  as 
assistant  to  G-3,  Headquarters,  1st  Army  Corps,  he 
rendered  service  of  distinction,  always  showing  him- 
self able  in  time  of  emergency,  aggressive  in  action, 
and  possessed  of  tact  and  sound  judgment.  As  aide- 
de-camp  to  the  commander  in  chief,  American  Ex- 
peditionary Forces,  he  displayed  unflagging  energy 
and  devotion  to  duties  of  great  importance.  Hia 
military  attainments  were  of  marked  character, 
proving  of  utmost  assistance  in  the  handling  of  diffi- 
cult situations. 

BOWLEY,  ALBERT  J.  .  .  Brigadier  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  He  comamnded  the  17th  Field  Artillery 
and  later  the  2d  Field  Artillery  Brigade  in  the  active 
operations  from  July  to  November,  1918.  The  artil- 
lery support  under  his  direction  in  the  engagements 
near  Chateau-Thierry,  near  Soissons,  those  in  the 
St.  Mihiel  salient,  Blanc  Mont  Ridge,  and  in  the 
Meuse-Argonne  region  were  important  factors  in  the 
great  successes  gained. 

BOYD,  CARL Colonel 

Deceased.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services.  As  military  attache  to  the 
American  Embassy  in  Paris,  he  performed  services 
of  a  most  distinguished  character.  Later,  as  senior 
aide-de-camp  to  the  commander  in  chief , he  displayed 
remarkable  ability,  sound  judgment,  and  tact  in  the 
many  varied  negotiations  with  the  allied  commanders 
and  other  allied  officials,  rendering  services  of  ines- 
timable value  to  the  American  Expeditionary  Forces. 

BRABSON,  JOE  R.  .  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
Field  Artillery,  General  Staff.  For  exceptionally 
meritorious  and  distinguished  services.  As  Chief  of 
Staff  of  the  28th  Division  during  the  Marne-Aisne 
offensive  he  rendered  conspicuous  service.  Later 
as  an  instructor  of  the  fourth  course  at  the 
Army  General  Staff  College  at  Langres  he  ably  as- 
sisted in  the  instruction  of  a  large  number  of  officers 
recommended  for  General  Staff  duty.  Upon  com- 
pletion of  his  duty  at  the  staff  school,  he  served  with 
marked  success  as  G-5  of  the  2d  Army. 

BRADLEY,  ALFRED  E Colonel 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services  as  chief  surgeon,  American  Expeditionary 
Forces.  He  gave  his  utmost  energy  and  undivided 
devotion  to  the  duty  of  planning  and  organizing  the 
work  of  the  Medical  Department  in  France  during  a 
period  fraught  with  untold  difficulties.  To  his  fore- 
sight was  largely  due  the  successful  operations  of  that 
department  when  it  was  called  upon  to  meet  the  de- 
mands that  were  subsequently  made  upon  it. 

BRADLEY,  JOHN  J.  .  .  Brigadier  General 
F9r  exceptionally  meritorious  and  conspic^us 
service  as  Chief  of  the  Training  and  Instruction 
Branch,  War  Plans  Division,  General  Staff,  in  in- 
itiating and  standardizing  the  training  and  instruct- 
ion of  the  Army  during  its  formative  period. 

BREES,  HERBERT  J Colonel 

Cavalry.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  dis- 
tinguished services.  He  served  with  distinction  as 


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chief  of  staff  of  the  91st  Division  throughout  its 
training  period  and  during  the  greater  part  of  its 
active  operations.  His  marked  administrative 
ability  was  reflected  in  the  successes  of  this  division 
during  the  first  phases  of  the  Meuse-Argonne  oper- 
ations. Later,  as  chief  of  staff  of  the  7th  Army  Corps 
he  rendered  invaluable  services  in  perfecting  the 
necessary  organization  for  the  march  into  the  Ger- 
man territory,  overcoming  grave  difficulties  in 
securing  supplies  and  equipment. 

BRENT,  CHARLES  H Major 

Chaplain.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  dis- 
tinguished services.  As  senior  headquarters  Chap- 
lain, he  organized  the  Chaplains'  School  and  estab- 
lished a  schematic  system  of  religious  effort,  enabling 
all  chaplains  throughout  France  to  further  those 
excellent  results  which  have  marked  their  duties 
amongst  the  troops.  By  his  loyal  spirit  of  co-oper- 
ation, his  marked  ability,  and  by  his  masterful 
attainments  he  has  rendered  services  of  most  con- 
spicuous merit  and  lasting  value  to  the  American 
Government. 

BRETT,  LLOYD  M.  .  .  Brigadier  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  He  commanded  the  160th  Infantry  Bri- 
gade with  particular  efficiency  in  the  markedly  suc- 
cessful operations  in  the  occupation  of  the  Danne- 
voux  sector  in  October,  1918.  In  the  actions  near 
Im6court  and  Buzancy  in  November  his  brigade 
broke  the  enemy's  resistance.  Due  to  his  masterful 
ability  and  brilliant  leadership  these  operations 
proved  a  crowning  success. 

BREWSTER,  ANDRE  W.  .  .  Major  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  He  organized  and  administered  with 
marked  ability  the  Inspector  General's  Department 
of  the  American  Expeditionary  Forces,  and  his 
soldierly  characteristics  and  unceasing  labors  influ- 
enced greatly  the  attainment  of  efficiency  in  the 
American  Army  in  France. 

BRICKER,  EDWIN  D Colonel 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  Chief  Ordnance  Purchasing  Officer 
and  later  as  ordnance  representative  on  the  General 
Purchasing  Board,  he  conducted  negotiations  with 
marked  success  for  material  needed  to  supplement 
the  supply  from  the  United  States.  He  worked 
tirelessly  and  with  unflagging  energy  to  the  end  that 
there  would  be  no  shortage  in  supplies  sent  to  the 
troops  at  the  front.  At  all  times  exercising  sound 
judgment  and  discernment  in  times  of  emergency, 
he  achieved  marked  successes. 

BRIDGES,  CHARLES  H Colonel 

Infantry.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  dis- 
tinguished services.  As  assistant  chief  of  staff,  first 
section  of  the  2d  Division,  and  later  as  assistant 
chief  of  staff,  first  section  of  the  6th  Army  Corps,  he 
performed  creditably  duties  of  great  importance  in 
connection  with  the  services  of  supply,  communica- 
tion, and  the  movements  of  troops  of  his  units,  ren- 
dering services  of  value  to  the  American  Expedi- 
tionary Forces. 


BROWN,  LYTLE 


Brigadier  General 


For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  conspicuous 
service  as  Director  of  the  War  Plans  Division,  for 
his  skill  and  good  judgment  in  handling  the  many 
and  varied  questions  of  training,  organization,  and 
policy  that  have  been  acted  on  by  the  War  Plans 
Division  during  the  War. 

BROWN,  PRESTON  .  .  Brigadier  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  chief  of  staff  of  the  Second  Division  he 
directed  the  details  of  the  battles  near  Chateau- 
Thierry,  Soissons,  and  at  the  St.  Mihiel  salient  with 
great  credit.  Later,  in  command  of  the  Third  Divi- 


sion in  the  Argonne-Meuse  offensive,  at  a  most  crit- 
ical time,  by  his  splendid  judgment  and  energetic 
action,  his  division  was  able  to  carry  to  a  successful 
conclusion  the  operations  at  Glairs  Chenea  and  Hill 
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BROWNING,  WILLIAM  S.  .  .  .  Colonel 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
service.  As  a  member  of  the  American  Section  of 
the  Supreme  War  Council,  by  his  ability  and  his 
clear  and  sound  conception  of  the  constantly  chang- 
ing military  situation,  he  has  rendered  invaluable 
aid  in  solving  the  many  complex  problems  that  have 
come  before  the  Supreme  War  Council. 

BUCKEY,  MARVYN  C Colonel 

Field  Artillery.  For  especially  meritorious  and 
distinguished  service  while  serving  as  Military  At- 
tache at  Rome,  Italy. 


BULLARD,  ROBERT  L. 


Lieutenant  General 


For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services  as  commander  of  the  Second  Army  of  the 
American  Expeditionary  Forces.  In  the  course  of 
this  war  he  commanded  in  turn  the  first  American 
division  to  take  its  place  in  the  front  lines  in  France, 
the  Third  Corps,  and  the  Second  Army.  He  partici- 
pated in  operations  in  reduction  of  the  Marne  sa- 
lient and  in  the  Meuse-Argonne  offensive.  He  was 
in  command  of  the  Second  Army  when  the  German 
resistance  west  of  the  Meuse  was  shattered. 

BURGHER,  EMIL  H Major 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  regimental  surgeon  of  the  138th  Infan- 
try, he  supervised  the  care  of  the  wounded  during  th« 
Argonne  offensive.  With  untiring  energy  and  ability 
of  a  high  order,  displaying  personal  courage  under 
shell  fire,  personally  rallying  his  men  and  directing 
them  forward,  he  was  an  inspiration  to  all.  His 
dressing  station  was  placed  to  within  a  few  hundred 
yards  of  the  front  lines  whenever  the  terrain  ren- 
dered the  passage  of  ambulances  impossible.  His 
zeal,  devotion  to  duty,  and  efficient  services  added 
greatly  to  the  morale  of  all  who  served  with  him. 

BURKE,  Rev.  JOHN  J 

For  especially  meritorious  and  conspicuous  service 
as  Chairman  of  the  Committee  on  Special  War  Ac- 
tivities of  the  National  Catholic  War  Council  and 
as  Chairman  of  the  Committee  of  Six,  dealing  with 
the  subject  of  Chaplains. 

BURNETT,  FRANK  C Colonel 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  He  commanded,  with  distinction,  a  bat- 
talion of  the  first  American  regiment  to  occupy 
trenches  in  France,  and  participated  in  the  repulse 
of  the  first  raid  made  by  the  enemy  upon  American 
troops.  As  deputy  adjutant  general,  General  Head- 
quarters, American  Expeditionary  Forces,  he  has 
performed  his  manifold  duties  with  ability  and 
sound  judgment. 

BURR,  GEORGE  W.  .  .  .  Major  General 
General  Staff.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
conspicuous  as  Director  of  Purchase,  Storage  and 
Traffic,  General  Staff.  He  has  been  under  his  super- 
vision during  the  last  several  months  most  important 
and  complicated  operations  in  relation  to  the  cancel- 
lation of  contracts,  the  adjustment  of  claims,  the  dis- 
posal of  surplus  supplies  and  the  storage  of  materials 
that  have  accumulated  during  the  war  or  that  have 
been  delivered  by  manufacturers  since  the  armis- 
tice. 

BURRELL,  G.  A Colonel 

Chemical  Warfare  Service.  For  exceptionally 
meritorious  and  conspicuous  service  in  research 
work  pertaining  to  gas  warfare.  Colonel  Burrell 
was  in  charge  of  the  Research  Division,  and  its  organ- 


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ization  was  doubtless  the  greatest  of  its  kind  ever 
formed.  It  accomplished  remarkable  results  of  the 
greatest  importance  to  our  military  forces. 

BURTT,  WILSON  B.  .  .  Brigadier  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  chief  of  staff  of  the  5th  Corps  he  dis- 
played great  tact  and  judgment  in  the  organization 
of  that  command.  He  directed  with  marked  ability 
the  staff  work  of  his  corps  during  the  St.  Mihiel  and 
Argonne-Meuse  offensives  and  was  a  potent  factor 
in  insuring  the  successes  of  his  organization  in  that 
campaign. 


BUTLER,  SMEDLEY  A. 


Brigadier  General 


U.  S.  M.  C.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services.  He  has  commanded  with 
ability  and  energy  Pontanezen  Camp  at  Brest  dur- 
ing the  time  in  which  it  has  developed  into  the 
largest  embarkation  camp  in  the  world.  Confronted 
with  problems  of  extraordinary  magnitude  in  super- 
vising the  reception,  entertainment,  and  departure 
of  the  large  numbers  of  officers  and  soldiers  passing 
through  this  camp,  he  has  solved  all  with  conspicu- 
ous success,  performing  services  of  the  highest 
character  for  the  American  Expeditionary  Forces. 

BUTTS,  EDMUND  L Colonel 

Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action  in 
the  Bois  d'Aigremont,  France,  near  Crezancy. 
France,  July  18,  1918.  On  repeated  occasions,  dur- 
ing the  intense  enemy  bombardment  preceding  the 
second  battle  of  the  Marne,  and  on  the  following 
day,  Colonel  Butts  went  to  the  exposed  positions 
under  heavy  shell  fire  for  the  purpose  of  making 
personal  reconnaissances,  securing  information  of 
great  value.  The  personal  courage  and  determina- 
tion displayed  by  him  inspired  his  regiment  to  with- 
stand successfully  the  principal  shock  of  the  German 
attack  and  drive  the  enemy  back  across  the  Marne 
by  the  brilliant  counterattacks  which  he  planned. 


BIEBUYCK,  A.     ...         Lieutenant  General 
Commanding  Sixth  Belgian  Army  Corps. 

CEUNINCK,  ARMAND  de,  Lieutenant  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  In  command  of  the  Fourth  Belgian  Army 
Division  he  conducted  operations  against  the  enemy 
with  signal  success,  displaying  remarkable  qualities 
of  leadership  and  untiring  devotion  to  his  manifold 
duties.  His  services  were  of  inestimable  value. 

CUMONT,  EUGENE  F.  M.  H 

Major  d'Etat  Major 

Belgian  representative,  Military  Board  of  Allied 
Supply. 

DELOBBE,  H Major  General 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  chief  of  a  staff  section  at  Belgian  Gen- 
eral Headquarters  he  rendered  most  distinguished 
services.  He  displayed  the  highest  military  attain- 
ments and  great  zeal  in  the  direction  of  operations 
against  the  enemy. 

BRUBBEL,  HONORE  .  .  Lieutenant  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  In  command  of  the  Second  Belgian  Army 
Division  he  showed  eminent  qualities  of  leadership 
at  all  times  using  his  genius  for  military  tactics  to 
the  best  advantage  in  the  operations  against  the  en- 
emy. His  brilliant  achievements  had  an  important 
bearing  upon  the  successful  conduct  of  the  war. 

GILLAIN,  C.  C.  V.  .  .  Lieutenant  General 
Chief  of  the  General  Staff  of  the  Belgian  Army. 
The  Distinguished  Service  Medal  is  awarded  to 
General  Gillain  as  an  expression  of  the  high  regard 
of  the  people  of  the  United  States  and  of  their  Army, 
for  the  distinguished  and  patriotic  service  which  he 
has  rendered  to  the  common  cause  in  which  he  has 
been  associated  on  the  battlefields  of  Europe. 


BELGIUM 

ALBERT,  KING  OF  THE  BELGIANS     .      . 

Commander-in-chief  of  the  Belgian  Army.  As 
an  expression  of  the  high  regard  of  the  people  of 
the  United  States  and  of  their  army  for  the  dis- 
tinguished and  patriotic  service  which  he  has  ren- 
dered to  the  common  cause  of  the  battlefields  of 
Europe. 

ARNOULD,  HENRY  .  .  Lieutenant  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  He  served  with  marked  distinction  as  chief 
of  artillery  of  the  Belgian  Army,  rendering  invaluable 
service  in  the  conduct  of  operations  against  the  en- 
emy. At  all  times  he  showed  zeal  and  devotion  to 
duty,  his  high  military  attainments  having  marked 
effect  in  the  successes  achieved  by  the  allied  armies. 

BARBIER,  PHILIPPE     .      .      .  Lieutenant 

Acting  Military  Attach^  to  the  Belgian  Legation, 
Washington.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  dis- 
tinguished services  rendered  the  United  States  Army 
while  serving  as  Acting  Military  Attach^  to  the  Bel- 
gian Legation,  Washington. 

BERNHEIM,  LOUIS  .  .  Lieutenant  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  In  command  of  the  First  Belgian  Army 
Division  he  achieved  most  valuable  results  by  his 
brilliant  leadership.  He  prosecuted  the  operations 
against  the  enemy  with  judgment  and  vigor  and  his 
service  was  marked  by  signal  success. 


GREINDL,  Baron  LEON  MAURICE     .      . 

Major  General 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  chief  of  a  staff  section  at  Belgian  Gen- 
eral Headquarters  he  rendered  invaluable  service  in 
the  direction  of  the  most  important  engineering  oper- 
tions.  Confronted  by  stupendous  tasks  he  per- 
formed all  with  distinction,  showing  exact  scientific 
knowledge  and  great  zeal  in  the  performance  of  his 
arduous  duties. 


JACQUES,  J.  B.  A. 


Lieutenant  General 


JUNGBLUTH Lieutenant  General 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  adjutant  general  chief  of  the  military 
household  of  the  King  he  occupied  with  distinction 
one  of  the  most  important  offices  in  the  Belgian 
Army.  He  displayed  the  highest  military  attain- 
ments and  his  sound  advice  was  of  inestimable  value 
in  the  prosecution  of  the  war  against  the  enemy. 

MAGLINSE,  HENRY  HECTOR     .      .      . 

Major   General 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  chief  of  a  staff  section  at  Belgian  General 
Headquarters  he  rendered  invaluable  services  in  the 
direction  of  operations  against  the  enemy.  At  all 
times  he  displayed  the  highest  military  attainments, 
untiring  energy,  and  zeal  in  the  performance  of  his 
distinguished  duties. 

MERCHIE,  SYLVIAN  .  .  .  Major  General 
F9r  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  chief  of  staff  in  the  office  of  the  Belgian 
Secretary  of  War  he  rendered  most  important  service 
in  the  prosecution  of  operations  against  the  enemy. 


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His  high  professional  attainments  furthered  his  rapid 
promotion  in  active  service  with  troops,  fitting  for 
the  distinguished  duties  to  which  he  was  called  later. 

MICHEL,  AUGUSTIN  EDWARD       .      . 

Lieutenant  General 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  In  command  of  the  Belgian  Army  of 
Occupation  he  performed  his  important  duties  with 
the  greatest  distinction,  at  all  times  displaying 
marked  qualities  of  leadership  and  sound  judgment 
at  critical  periods. 

OSTERRIETH,  LEON Major 

Chief  of  the  Belgian  Military  Mission  to  the 
United  States  and  Acting  Military  Attach6,  Belgian 
Legation,  Washington.  For  exceptionally  merito- 
rious and  distinguished  services  rendered  the  United 
States  Army  while  serving  as  Chief  of  the  Belgian 
Military  Mission  to  the  United  States  and  Acting 
Military  Attach6  to  the  Belgian  Legation,  Washing- 
ton. 

TILKENS Colonel 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  After  serving  with  distinction  in  the  com- 
mand of  troops  he  rendered  most  valuable  services 
as  aide-de-camp  to  the  king  of  the  Belgians.  As  mem- 
ber of  the  King's  military  household  he  showed  high 
military  attainments,  and  his  advice  proved  uni- 
formly sound. 

TINANT,  LUCIEN 

Chief,  Belgian  Mission,  General  Headquarters. 

CABELL,  DE  ROSEY  C.  .  .  Major  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  conspicuous 
service  while  in  command  of  the  Arizona  District  of 
the  Southern  Department.  He  handled  the  delicate 
border  situation  there  with  firmness  and  sound  judg- 


CALLAN,  ROBERT  E.  .  .  Brigadier  General 
Coast  Artillery  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meri- 
torious and  distinguished  services.  As  commanding 
general  of  the  33d  Coast  Artillery  Brigade,  he  dis- 
played high  technical  ability.  Though  confronted 
with  innumerable  difficulties,  he  developed  the 
heavy  artillery  regiments  under  his  command  into 
combat  units  of  remarkable  efficiency,  which  units 
nroved  to  be  of  the  utmost  value  during  the  St. 
Mihiel  and  Meuse-Argonne  offensives. 


CAMPBELL,  ROBERT  M.      Lieutenant  Colonel 
Cavalry.     For  especially   meritorious  and   dis- 
tinguished service  while  serving  as  Military  Attache 
at  Mexico  City,  Mexico. 


CANFIELD,  EDWARD.  JR^JLieutenant  Colonel 
For  exceptionally"  meritoriousTand  distinguished 
services.  He  served  as  assistant  chief  of  staff,  G-l, 
of  the  4th  Division,  and  organized  the  entire  system 
of  supply  for  the  division.  He  trained  and  super- 
vised the  personnel  and  the  operation  of  the  admin- 
istrative sections.  He  handled  all  problems  con- 
nected with  supply  and  transportation  with  such 
efficiency  and  success  that  the  division  was  never 
short  of  either  rations  or  ammunition.  He  proved 
himself  to  be  an  officer  of  the  greatest  administrative 
ability,  exceptional  foresight,  and  tireless  energy. 

CARLETON,  GUY  ....  Major  General 
F9r  exceptionally  meritorious  and  conspicuous 
service  as  commanding  general  at  Camp  Wadsworth, 
S.  C.,  in  organizing  and  training  corps  and  Army 
troops  during  the  war. 

CARTER,  ARTHUR  H Colonel 

Field  Artillery.     For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  conspicuous  service.   While  on  duty  in  the  Office 


of  the  Chief  of  Field  Artillery,  he  displayed  great 
ability  in  developing  the  organization  of  the  Field 
Artillery  Central  Officers'  Training  School;  he  then 
proceeded  to  Camp  Taylor,  established  this  school 
and  administered  it  in  an  exceptionally  meritorious 
manner  during  the  remainder  of  the  war. 

CARSON,  CLIFFORD  C Colonel 

Coast  Artillery  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meri- 
torious and  distinguished  services.  He  organized 
and  commanded  the  training  centers  for  the  instruc- 
tion of  officers  for  the  Tractor  Artillery  of  the  Amer- 
ican Expeditionary  Forces.  In  this  new  and  im- 
portant field  of  activity  he  rendered  conspicuously 
meritorious  service. 

CARTER,  JESSE  Mel.     .     .  Major  General 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  conspicuous 
service.  As  Chief  of  the  Militia  Bureau  he  con- 
ceived and  directed  the  organization  of  the  United 
States  Guards  and  utilized  these  and  other  forces 
most  effectively  in  the  important  work  of  safe- 
guarding the  utilities  and  industries  of  the  nation 
essential  to  the  prosecution  of  the  war. 

CARTY.JOHNJ Colonel 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  He  was  largely  instrumental  in  securing 
from  the  telephone  and  telegraph  companies  of  the 
United  States  the  best  talent  available  to  meet  the 
urgent  requirements  of  the  Signal  Corps  at  the  out- 
break of  the  war.  He  has  served  with  marked  dis- 
tinction as  a  member  of  the  American  Expeditionary 
Forces,  and  his  brilliant  professional  attainments 
and  sound  judgment  have  rendered  his  services  of 
exceptional  value  to  the  government. 

CASAD,  ADAMF Colonel 

Ordnance  Department.  For  exceptionally  meri- 
torious and  distinguished  services.  As  Deputy  Chief 
Ordnance  Officer  at  General  Headquarters,  Amer- 
ican Expeditionary  Forces,  he  exercised  conspicuous 
initiative  and  sound  judgment  in  the  superivision  of 
ordnance  activities.  With  tireless  energy  .he  organ- 
ized and  administered  the  work  of  the  Ordnance 
Department  in  the  zone  of  the  Armies.  As  repre- 
sentative of  the  Ordnance  Department  at  Chaumont, 
he  showed  wide  vision  and  full  comprehension  of 
conditions  and  needs  of  the  service,  working  with 
exceptional  devotion  to  prevent  any  stoppage  in  the 
supply  of  ordnance  material. 

CASTNER,  JOSEPH  C.  .  Brigadier  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  While  in  command  of  the  9th  Infantry 
Brigade  he  displayed  conspicuous  tenacity  of  purpose 
and  a  determination  to  overcome  all  obstacles.  At 
the  Bois  des  Rappes,  in  the  St.  Mihiel  salient,  and 
ensuing  actions  his  brigade  effectively  routed  the 
enemy.  The  success  of  his  command  was  in  a  large 
measure  due  to  the  splendid  training  and  excellent 
leadership  given  it  by  its  commander. 

CATRON,  THOM Major 

Infantry.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services.  As  an  instructor  at  the 
Army  Intelligence  School  he  performed  important 
duties  with  marked  zeal  and  ability,  aiding  materi- 
ally in  the  efficient  training  of  a  large  number  of 
officers  for  the  Intelligence  Service  of  the  units  of 
our  armies  in  the  field. 

CAVANAUGH,  JAMES  B.     .      .      .  Colonel 

Engineer  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  services.  As  commander  of  an 
Engineer  regiment,  he  rendered  great  assistance 
in  the  early  development  of  the  American  port  at 
Bassens.  As  assistant  chief  of  staff  of  the  adminis- 
trative section  of  the  services  of  supply,  he  exhibited 
rare  qualities  and  marked  ability  in  the  solution  of 


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many  problems  of  policy.  His  efforts  in  connection 
with  the  repatriation  of  American  troops  have  been 
of  conspicuous  merit. 

CHAFFEE,  ADNA  R Colonel 

Cavalry.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  dis- 
tinguished services.  At  Army  General  Staff  College 
he  displayed  military  attainments  of  a  high  order, 
contributing  efficiency  to  the  training  of  a  large  num- 
ber of  officers.  He  performed  tasks  of  great  difficulty 
with  marked  distinction  as  G-3  of  the  81st  Division 
and  later  of  the  7th  Corps.  Later,  as  chief  of  the 
third  section,  General  Staff,  3rd  Corps,  he  acted 
with  sound  judgment  and  wide  comprehension  of 
existing  conditions  in  the  discharge  of  the  grave 
responsibilities  connected  with  his  office  during  the 
casing  days  of  the  Meuse-Argonne  offensive,  han- 
dling perplexing  problems  with  keen  energy  and 
wise  discernment. 

CHAMBERLAIN,  JOHN  L.  Major  General 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  conspicuous 
service.  As  Inspector  General  of  the  Army  he  has, 
by  his  highly  responsible  services,  materially  con- 
tributed to  the  efficiency  of  all  departments  and 
bureaus  of  the  military  establishment,  and  to  the 
successful  execution  of  the  military  program. 


CHANDLER,  CHARLES  DeF. 


Colonel 


Air  Service.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services.  As  Chief  of  the  Balloon  Sec- 
tion, Air  Service,  American  Expeditionary  Forces, 
from  November,  1917,  to  February,  1919,  he  ren- 
dered notable  service  in  the  supply,  administration, 
and  operation  of  the  balloon  units  that  so  thoroughly 
demonstrated  their  efficiency  during  all  the  major 
operations  of  the  American  Expeditionary  Forces. 

CHAPIN,  PAUL  ....  First  Lieutenant 
F9r  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  the  representative  of  G-4,  of  the  Amer- 
ican Expeditionary  Forces  at  the  D.  G.  C.  R.  A., 
he  displayed  marked  ability  and  devotion  to  duty 
in  a  position  of  great  responsibility.  He  handled 
with  tact  and  sound  judgment  the  involved  and 
delicate  questions  continually  arising  in  connection 
with  our  relationship  with  the  allied  armies,  and 
rendering  service  of  great  value  to  the  Government. 

CHENEY,  SHERWOOD  A.  .  Brigadier  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
•ervices.  As  assistant  chief  engineer,  General  Head- 
quarters, he  rendered  valuable  services  in  the  or- 
ganization of  the  Engineer  Corps  and  its  coordina- 
tion with  the  associated  services.  Later,  as  director 
of  the  Army  Transport  Service,  he  performed 
eminently  valuable  services,  achieving  remarkable 
results  in  a  task  of  great  magnitude  involving  the 
expeditious  return  of  many  thousands  of  soldiers 
from  the  ports  of  France  to  the  United  States. 

CHURCHILL,  MARLBOROUGH      .      .      . 

Brigadier  General 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  conspicuous 
services  as  Chief  of  Staff  of  the  Army  Artillery  of 
the  First  Army,  American  Expeditionary  Forces, 
and  for  his  ability,  zeal,  and  untiring  energy  in 
building  up  the  Military  Intelligence  Division  of  the 
General  Staff  as  Director  of  Military  Intelligence. 
He  discharged  these  duties  of  great  responsibility 
with  ability,  tact,  and  energy.  He  built  up  the  in- 
telligence service  to  its  present  high  state  of  effic- 
iency. 

CLARK,  ALBERT  P.  .  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
Medical  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  services.  As  medical  representa- 
tive on,  and  later  as  General  Staff  member  of,  the 
first  section,  General  Headquarters,  American  Ex- 
peditionary Forces,  he  displayed  sound  judgment 
and  wide  comprehension  of  existing  conditions  in  the 


management  of  ocean  tonnage  allotments,  and  de- 
vised and  efficiently  operated  a  system  of  supply  for 
the  Medical  Department  of  the  American  Expedi- 
tionary Forces.  Largely  through  his  personal  efforts 
energy,  and  farsightedness  the  difficulties  in  the  pro- 
curement and  shipment  of  medical  supplies  for  the 
Bick  and  wounded  were  successfully  overcome. 

CLARK,  PAUL  H Colonel 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  chief  of  the  American  Mission  at 
French  General  Headquarters,  he  performed  with 
marked  distinction  important  duties  requiring  tact 
and  judgment.  His  ceaseless  efforts  and  untiring 
energy  were  of  material  benefit  in  securing  the  nec- 
essary co-operation  with  the  French  military  author- 
ities. 

CLOMAN,  SYDNEY  A Colonel 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  chief  of  staff  of  the  29th  Division,  he 
showed  himself  resourceful  and  equal  to  any  emer- 
gency. His  sound  judgment  and  ability,  especially 
during  the  operations  north  of  Verdun,  France,  in 
October,  1918,  were  of  a  high  order.  The  success 
of  these  operations  was  in  a  measure  due  to  his  ener- 
gy, zeal,  and  rare  qualities  of  leadership. 

COE,  FRANK  W Major  General 

For  especially  meritorious  and  conspicuous  service 
in  the  reorganization  of  the  Coast  Artillery,  thereby 
enabling  it  to  meet  the  great  demand  for  oversea 
artillery. 

COLES,  ROY  H.  .  .  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  He  served  as  assistant  to  and  executive 
officer  for  the  chief  signal  officer,  American  Expedi- 
tionary Forces,  and  at  all  times  he  performed  his  most 
exacting  duties  in  an  especially  meritorious  manner. 
By  his  exceptional  executive  ability,  tireless  energy, 
and  sound  judgment  he  successfully  met  every  de- 
mand that  was  made  upon  him. 

COLLINS,  EDGAR  T Colone    1 

General  Staff  Corps.  For  exceptionally  merito- 
rious and  distinguished  services.  As  chief  of  staff  of 
the  78th  Division,  during  the  St.  Mihiel  offensive 
and  during  the  first  part  of  the  Meuse-Argonne 
operations,  and  subsequently  as  chief  of  staff  of  the 
6th  Army  Corps,  he  demonstrated  rare  military  at- 
tainments, performing  his  difficult  tasks  with  unre- 
mitting zeal,  rendering  services  of  conspicuous 
worthto  the  American  Expeditionary  Forces. 

COLLINS,  JAMES  L.  .  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  aide-de-camp  to  the  commander-in- 
chief,  as  line  officer  on  duty  with  troops,  and  as 
secretary  of  the  General  Staff  of  the  American  Ex- 
peditionary Forces,  he  displayed  a  thorough  knowl- 
edge of  every  duty  with  which  he  was  entrusted. 
With  tireless  energy,  keen  perception,  and  able 
execution  of  his  manifold  duties  he  rendered  es- 
pecially meritorious  services  to  the  American  Ex- 
peditionary Forces. 

COLLINS,  OWEN  G Colonel 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  Under  his  administration  the  supply  of 
troops,  care  of  property,  and  the  operation  of  the 
Quartermaster  Depot  at  Gievres,  showed  an  excel- 
lent degree  of  efficiency.  The  great  improvement 
and  development  of  the  organization  of  this  impor- 
tant depot  under  his  direction  was  largely  due  to  hia 
administrative  ability  and  untiring  zeal. 

CONGER,  ARTHUR  L Colonel 

F9r  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  a  member  of  the  Second  Section,  Gen- 
eral Staff,  General  Headquarters,  by  his  marked 


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professional  attainments,  his  zeal,  and  his  sound 
judgment  he  contributed  largely  to  the  successful 
operation  of  this  section.  As  chief  of  the  Second 
Section,  General  Staff,  of  the  2d  Division,  during 
active  operations,  and  later  as  commander  of  a  bri- 
gade of  the  29th  Division  during  the  Argonne-Meuse 
offensive,  he  demonstrated  his  great  energy  and  his 
clear  conception  of  tactics. 

CONNOR,  FOX  ....  Brigadier  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  assistant  chief  of  staff  in  charge  of  the 
operations  section  he  has  shown  a  masterful  con- 
ception of  all  the  tactical  situations  which  have  con- 
fronted the  American  forces  in  Europe.  By  his 
high  professional  attainments  and  sound  military 
judgment  he  has  handled  with  marked  skill  the 
many  details  of  the  complex  problems  of  organization 
and  troop  movements  that  were  necessitated  by  the 
various  operations  of  the  American  Expeditionary 
Forces. 

CONNOR,  WILLIAM  D.  .  Brigadier  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  assistant  chief  of  staff  and  head  of  the 
co-ordination  section  of  the  General  Staff,  American 
Expeditionary  Forces,  he  showed  unusual  ability 
and  tireless  energy.  As  chief  of  staff  of  the  Thirty- 
second  Division  in  the  trench  operations  in  the  Bel- 
fort  sector  and  later  as  commander  of  the  63d  Infan- 
try Brigade  in  the  advance  to  the  Vesle  he  displayed 
particular  ability  as  a  leader  of  troops.  He  also 
performed  valuable  services  as  commander  of  a  base 
port  and  as  chief  of  staff  of  the  services  of  supply. 

COOK,  CHARLES  F Major 

Deceased.  Ordnance  Department.  For  excep- 
tionally meritorious  and  distinguished  service.  While 
serving  in  the  Ordnance  Department  he  was  instru- 
mental in  organizing  the  divisions  dealing  with  the 
procurement  of  ordnance  material.  While  serving 
on  the  General  Staff  he  worked  out  a  plan  for  the 
consolidation  of  all  articles  of  standard  commercial 
circulation  in  single  purchasing  units  throughout 
the  War  Department,  upon  which  basis  was  built 
the  organization  of  the  present  Division  of  Purchase, 
Storage  and  Traffic  of  the  General  Staff .  In  his  va- 
rious assignments  he  gave  himself  whole-heartedly 
and  self-sacrificingly  to  the  work  of  the  Government. 

COOPER,  WIBB  E Colonel 

Medical  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  services.  He  commanded  with 
notable  success  Base  Hospital  No.  8  at  Savenay, 
which  under  his  efficient  administration  became  the 
nucleus  of  a  large  hospital  center,  which  developed 
into  the  largest  classification  and  evacuation 
hospital  in  France  for  patients  returning  to  the 
United  States.  By  his  marked  ability  in  directing 
the  numerous  activities  under  his  control  he 
rendered  services  of  conspicuous  worth  to  the 
American  Expeditionary  Forces. 

CORDIER,  CONSTANT  ....  Colonel 
General  Staff.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  conspicuous  service.  While  on  duty  as  liaison 
officer  between  the  War  Department  and  the  foreign 
military  missions,  he  displayed  the  greatest  dis- 
cretion and  ability  and  contributed  materially  to  the 
successful  conduct  of  military-diplomatic  relations 
between  the  War  Department  and  the  allied  mili- 
tary missions. 

CORLETT,  CHARLES  H.  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
Signal  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services.  As  deputy  to  the  Chief 
Signal  Officer  of  the  line  of  communications  he 
displayed  marked  ability  for  organization  and  ad- 
ministration in  the  establishment  of  important 
Signal  Corps  undertakings,  laying  the  foundation 
of  the  Signal  Corps  work  in  the  American  Expedi- 
tionary Forces.  Later,  as  director  of  supplies  in  the 


Office  of  the  Chief  Signal  Officer,  he  performed  exact- 
ing duties  with  unusual  ability,  solving  with  sound 
judgment  perplexing  problems,  enabling  a  steady 
flow  of  signal  supplies  to  be  maintained  to  the 
troops  in  the  field. 

CRAIG,  DANIEL  F.  .  .  Brigadier  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  He  served  with  distinction  as  command- 
ing officer  of  the  302d  Field  Artillery,  and  later  upon 
being  promoted  to  the  grade  of  brigadier  general,  as 
commanding  general  of  the  157th  Field  Artillery 
Brigade,  his  service  was  equally  conspicuous.  Due 
to  his  aggressive  leadership,  his  batteries  were  at  all 
times  close  behind  the  advancing  Infantry.  The  ac- 
curate support  which  they  furnished  was  largely  due 
to  his  management  and  technical  skill  as  an  artiller- 
ist. 

CRAIG,  MALIN     .     .     .  Brigadier  General 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  He  served  in  turn  as  chief  of  staff  of  a 
division,  a  corps,  and  an  army,  in  each  of  which 
capacities  he  exhibited  great  ability.  His  personal 
influence,  aggressiveness,  and  untiring  efforts  were 
repeatedly  displayed  in  the  operations  of  the  First 
Corps  in  the  vicinity  of  Chateau-Thierry,  on  the 
Ourcq,  and  the  Vesle  during  the  St.  Mihiel  and 
Argonne-Meuse  offensives. 

CRAIN,  JAMES  K Colonel 

Ordnance  Department.  For  exceptionally  meri- 
torious and  distinguished  services.  Successively 
as  ordnance  officer  of  the  42d  Division,  1st  Army 
Corps  and  2d  Army,  he  displayed  exceptional  ability 
in  the  organization  and  administration  of  work  of 
great  magnitude.  Encountering  unforeseen  and  per- 
plexing problems,  he  solved  them  with  initiative 
and  sound  judgment,  showing  a  full  understanding 
of  existing  needs  and  conditions  of  the  service.  He 
was  tireless  in  energy  and  resourceful,  proving  at 
all  times  devoted  to  his  important  duties. 

CRAVATH,  PAUL  D 

Representative  of  the  Treasury  Department.  For 
exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished  services. 
With  great  ability,  energy,  and  patience,  he  co-opera- 
ted in  international  matters  involving  the  interests 
of  the  American  Expeditionary  Forces.  Establishing 
and  maintaining  the  most  cordial  relations  with  the 
British  authorities,  he  greatly  contributed  to  the 
establishment  of  their  effective  co-operation  with 
the  Military  Board  of  Allied  Supply  and  in  many 
other  matters  of  extreme  importance. 

CRILE,  GEORGE  W Colonel 

Medical  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  services.  By  his  skill,  researches, 
and  discoveries  he  saved  the  lives  of  many  of  our 
wounded  soldiers.  His  tireless  efforts  to  devise  new 
methods  of  treatment  to  prevent  infection  and  sur- 
gical shock  revolutionized  Army  surgery  and  met 
with  the  greatest  success. 

CRONKHITE,  ADELBERT  .  Major  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  He  commanded  the  Eightieth  Division 
during  the  Argonne-Meuse  offensive,  where  he 
demonstrated  great  ability  as  a  leader  and  proved 
himself  a  commander  of  initiative  and  courage. 

CROOKSTON,  WILLIAM  J.  .  .  .  Colonel 
Medical  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  services.  As  division  surgeon  he 
displayed  marked  ability  of  organization  and  admin- 
istration throughout  the  service  of  the  28th  Division 
in  France.  With  keen  judgment  he  supervised  the 
location  of  dressing  stations  and  field  hospitals  and 
and  used  remarkable  discretion  in  directing  the  entire 
work  of  evacuation  of  a  large  number  of  casualties. 
By  constant  vigilance  and  unceasing  effort  he  pro- 


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vided  for  the  health  and  treatment  of  the  troops  with 
whom  he  served,  displaying  professional  attainments 
of  a  high  order. 

CROWDER,  ENOCH  H.  .  .  Major  General 
Judge  Advocate  General.  For  especially  meri- 
torious and  conspicuous  service  as  Provost  Marshal 
General  in  the  preparation  and  operation  of  the 
draft  laws  of  the  Nation  during  the  war. 

CRUIKSHANK,  WILLIAM  M.  Brigadier  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  He  commanded  with  ability  the  Artillery 
of  the  3d  Division  on  the  Marne  during  the  German 
attack  on  July  15.  Subsequently,  during  the  ad- 
vance on  July  18,  due  to  his  tactical  knowledge  and 
successful  placing  of  the  guns,  he  greatly  assisted 
in  the  repulse  of  the  enemy.  Later  he  rendered 
valuable  services  as  commander  of  the  Artillery  of 
the  4th  Corps. 

CRUSAN,  CLYDE  B Colonel 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  He  was  charged  with  the  important  duty 
of  administering  the  Supplies  Division  of  the  Quar- 
termaster Department  of  the  American  Expedition- 
ary Forces,  where  he  exhibited  organizing  ability  of 
the  highest  order.  His  efforts  and  foresight  had  a 
marked  influence  on  the  successful  delivery  of 
rations,  clothing,  and  other  quartermaster  supplies  to 
combat  troops. 

CUIKIN,  J.  R Major 

Medical  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  conspicuous  service  when  in  charge  of  Camp 
Hospital  No.  1,  at  Camp  Upton,  N.  Y.,  during  the 
serious  epidemic  of  influenza  at  this  camp  in  Septem- 
ber and  October,  1918.  Due  to  his  great  energy  and 
good  will,  and  unwillingness  to  meet  defeat  in  any 
form,  remarkable  results  were  obtained  at  this  hos- 
pital. 

CULBERSON,  WILLIAM  L.  Lieutenant  Colonel 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  He  displayed  extraordinary  qualities 
of  leadership  and  ability  for  organization.  While 
engaged  upon  another  mission  he  discovered  six 
companies  of  infantry  which  had  been  ordered  to 
relieve  a  front-line  unit,  lost  and  confused,  due  to  the 
misdirection  of  the  guides  who  had  lost  their  way. 
Coming  upon  these  companies  when  the  men  were 
beginning  to  straggle  from  the  ranks,  he  rallied  them, 
and  by  his  personal  efforts  alone  succeeded  in  bring- 
ing them  to  their  position  just  before  daylight  and 
in  time  to  take  part  in  the  pending  operation. 

CULVER,  CLARENCE  C Colonel 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  conspicuous 
service.  To  Colonel  Culver's  untiring  energy,  close 
application,  and  perseverance  is  due  the  credit  for 
having  completed  the  co-ordination  of  the  chain  of 
events  leading  from  the  earliest  conception  of  the 
radio  telephone  to  the  successful  accomplishment 
of  voice:commanding  flying  carried  through  to 
full  fruition. 

CUSHMAN,  Mrs.  JAMES  S 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  conspicuous 
service  as  Chairman  of  the  War  Work  Council  of 
the  Young  Women's  Christian  Association  of  the 
United  States  of  America. 

CUTLER,  HARRY Colonel 

Retired.  National  Guard,  Rhode  Island.  For 
especially  meritorious  and  conspicuous  service  as 
chairman,  Executive  Committee  of  the  Jewish 
Welfare  Board. 


CUTCHEON,  FRANKLIN  WARNER  M.     . 

Colonel 

Infantry.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  dis- 
tinguished services.  As  chanman  of  the  Board  of 
Contracts  and  Adjustments  he  supervised  and  con- 
ducted important  negotiations  with  Allied  Govern- 
ments and  their  citizens  with  marked  success.  His 
complete  knowledge  of  legal  and  financial  matters 
coupled  with  his  capacity  for  work  were  important 
factors  in  the  successful  management  of  the  Army's 
fiscal  affairs  in  Europe,  rendering  services  of  great 
value  to  the  American  Expeditionary  Forces. 


CANADA 

MILLER,  WALTER Major 

F9r  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services  rendered  The  United  States  Army  while 
serving  as  the  liaison  officer  between  the  British 
Embassy,  the  Ministry  of  Militia  and  Defense, 
Dominion  of  Canada,  and  the  War  Department. 

DALEY,  EDMUND  L Colonel 

Engineer  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  services.  He  served  with  distinc- 
tion as  division  engineer  of  the  Third  Division  and 
as  commanding  officer  of  the  6th  Engineers.  Due  to 
his  energy  and  resourcefulness,  he  accomplished 
arduous  tasks  with  marked  success.  With  remark- 
able skill  he  directed  the  laying  out  of  the  defense 
scheme  of  the  positions  taken  in  the  Meuse-Argonne 
offensive,  rendering  services  of  inestimable  value  to 
the  American  Expeditionary  Forces. 

DANFORD,  ROBERT  M Captain 

Brigadier  general.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  conspicuous  service.  While  on  duty  in  the 
Office  of  the  Chief  of  Field  Artillery  he  displayed 
marked  ability  in  planning  the  organization  of  field 
artillery  replacement  depots;  he  then  proceeded  to 
Camp  Jackson,  S.  C.,  established  this  depot,  and 
administered  it  during  the  remainder  of  the  war  with 
rare  ability  and  judgment. 

DARNALL,  CARL  R Colonel 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  conspicuous 
service.  He  has  rendered  especially  meritorious  and 
distinguished  service  in  organizing,  developing,  and 
administering  the  supply  division  of  the  Medical 
Department,  and  it  is  due  to  his  foresight  and  ability 
that  new  sources  of  medical  supplies  were  developed 
in  this  country  so  that  adequate  quantities  of  mater- 
ial were  always  available  for  use  with  the  sick  and 
wounded  of  the  Army. 


DAVIE,  PRESTON  .  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
service.  He  organized  the  Fuel  and  Forage  Division 
of  the  War  Department  and  also  assisted  in  reor- 
ganizing the  Salvage  Service  upon  a  most  efficient 
basis  to  meet  war  conditions.  By  his  sound  judg- 
ment, marked  legal  and  administrative  ability,  and 
unselfish  devotion  to  duty  he  rendered  conspicuous 
service  in  reorganizing  and  developing  the  Real 
Estate  Service  of  the  War  Department. 

DAVIS,  EDWARD  Colonel 

Cavalry.  For  especially  meritorious  and  dis- 
tinguished service  while  serving  as  Military  Attache 
at  the  Hague,  Netherlands. 

DAVIS,  EDWIN  G Colonel 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 


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service.  As  chief  of  the  disciplinary  division  of  the 
office  of  the  Judge  Advocate  General  of  the  Army 
he  contributed  a  most  helpful  means  of  avoiding 
serious  errors  in  the  administration  of  military  jus- 
tice during  the  war. 

DAVIS,  JOSEPH  R Colonel 

Field  Artillery.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  services.  He  commanded  the 
15th  Field  Artillery  throughout  all  the  major  oper- 
ations in  which  the  Second  Division  participated, 
at  all  times  proving  himself  an  officer  of  unusual 
ability  and  sound  judgment.  Inspiring  the  mem- 
bers of  his  command  by  his  aggressive  spirit,  he  kept 
his  regiment  at  all  times  in  closest  proximity  to  the 
infantry  units  which  it  supported,  thereby  con- 
tributing materially  to  the  successes  achieved  by 
his  division  against  the  enemy. 

DAVIS,  ROBERT  C.  .  .  Brigadier  General 
F9r  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  adjutant  general  of  the  American  Ex- 
peditionary Forces  he  has  performed  his  exacting 
duties  with  high  professional  skill  and  administra- 
tive ability.  The  exceptional  efficiency  of  the  ad- 
jutant general's  department  under  his  direction 
was  a  material  factor  in  the  success  of  the  staff 
work  at  general  headquarters. 


DAVIS,  WILLIAM  C. 


Brigadier  General 


Coast  Artillery.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  services.  In  command  of  the 
Artillery  support  of  the  Fifth  Corps  in  November  he 
rendered  services  of  the  highest  order.  Through  his 
energy,  intelligence,  and  skill  his  guns  were  ever 
ready  for  an  emergency.  The  successes  of  the  opera- 
tions between  the  Meuse  and  the  Argonne  Forest 
were  in  a  measure  due  to  his  strong  support  of  the 
attacking  Infantry. 

DAVIS,  WILLIAM  D Colonel 

Infantry.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  dis- 
tinguished services.  He  served  with  marked  suc- 
cess as  commanding  officer  of  the  361st  Infantry, 
displaying  military  attainments  of  a  high  order. 
Inspiring  his  men  by  his  faithful  devotion  to  duty, 
he  proved  a  potent  factor  in  the  achievments  of  the 
91st  Division.  While  ably  directing  his  regiment 
in  action  during  the  early  part  of  November  he  was 
killed  by  an  enemy  shell. 

DAVISON,  HENRY  P 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
service.  As  chairman  of  the  War  Council,  American 
Red  Cross,  he  assumed  general  direction  of  the  war 
measures  of  that  society,  and  by  the  exercise  of  rare 
tact  and  consummate  powers  of  construction  and 
direction  brought  it  to  a  perfection  of  organization 
which  made  it  possible  to  extend  relief  promptly 
and  bountifully  to  our  armies  and  to  those  of  the 
allied  nations.  His  dynamic  qualities  as  a  financier 
and  his  forceful  personality  assured  to  the  soldier 
in  the  field  and  to  the  inhabitants  of  the  devastated 
countries  of  Europe  systematized  measures  of  relief 
beyond  the  limits  of  specific  statement. 

DAWES,  CHARLES  G.  .  .  Brigadier  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  He  rendered  most  conspicuous  services 
in  the  organization  of  the  general  purchasing  board 
as  general  purchasing  agent  of  the  American  Ex- 
peditionary Forces  and  as  the  representative  of  the 
United  States  Army  on  the  military  board  of  allied 
supply.  His  rare  abilities,  sound  business  judg- 
ment, and  aggressive  energy  were  invaluable  in 
securing  needed  supplies  for  the  American  armies  in 
Europe. 

DAY,  LEE  GARNET Major 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  In  command  of  the  regulating  station  at 


St.  Dizier,  France,  he  displayed  extraordinary  ability 
in  the  promptness  with  which  he  organized  and 
assured  a  steady  flow  of  supplies  to  the  1st  Army  in 
the  advance  against  the  St.  Mihiel  salient  and  in  the 
Argonne  offensive.  It  was  largely  due  to  his  splen- 
did efforts  in  a  time  of  great  emergency  that  our 
troops  were  provided  with  necessary  ammunition 
and  supplies. 

DEAN,  ELMER  A Colonel 

Medical  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  services.  He  came  to  France  with 
a  base  hospital  unit,  which  he  established.  Later  he 
organized  and  commanded  the  first  large  hospital 
center  at  Bazoilles.  The  success  of  this  center  in 
caring  for  a  large  number  of  sick  and  wounded  was 
due  in  a  large  measure  to  his  high  prcfessional 
attainments,  zeal  and  extraordinary  executive 
ability. 

DE  BEVOISE,  CHARLES  I.  Brigadier  General 
Infantry.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services.  He  served  with  credit  as 
commander  of  trains  and  military  police  of  the  27th 
Division,  Later,  in  command  of  the  107th  In- 
fantry, he  proved  himself  to  be  an  energetic  and  re- 
sourceful leader  during  the  operations  against  the 
Hindenburg  line  and  those  on  the  La  Selle  River. 
After  being  promoted  to  brigadier  general  he  contin- 
ued to  render  valuable  services  to  the  American  Ex- 
peditionary Forces  as  commander  of  the  53d  Infan- 
try Brigade,  rendering  conspicuous  services  to  the 
American  Expeditionary  Forces. 

DELANO,  Miss  JANE  A 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  conspicuous 
service  as  director,  Department  of  Nursing,  Amer- 
ican Red  Cross.  She  applied  her  great  energy  and 
used  her  powerful  influence  among  the  nurses  of  the 
country  to  secure  enrollments  in  the  American  Red 
Cross.  Through  her  great  efforts  and  devotion  to 
duty  eighteen  thousand  seven  hundred  and  thirty- 
two  nurses  were  secured  and  transferred  to  the  Army 
Nurse  Corps  for  service  during  the  war.  Thus  she 
was  a  great  factor  in  assisting  the  Medical  Depart- 
ment in  caring  for  the  sick  and  wounded. 

DEEMS,  CLARENCE,  Jr Colonel 

Field  Artillery.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  services.  He  served  creditably 
as  commanding  officer  of  the  321st  Field  Artillery, 
giving  proof  of  conspicuous  military  attainments. 
Through  his  tireless  energy  and  technical  skill  as 
an  artillerist  his  regiment  gave  most  effective 
assistance  to  the  infantry  which  it  supported,  and 
at  all  times  furnished  whole-hearted  co-operation  to 
the  infantry  in  the  operations  against  the  enemy. 

DEVOL,  CARROL  A.  .  .  .  Major  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  conspicuous 
service.  General  Devol,  first  as  depot  quartermaster 
and  later  as  zone  supply  officer  in  San  Francisco, 
handled  the  Service  of  Supply  and  Service  of  Trans- 
portation on  the  Pacific  Coast  during  the  war,  being 
responsible  for  the  supply  of  troops  serving  in  the 
Philippines,  Hawaii,  Siberia,  and  Alaska,  and  the 
camps  on  the  Pacific  Coast.  He  handled  this  large 
responsibility  with  ability,  good  judgment,  and 
conspicuous  success. 

DEWEY,  BRADLEY Colonel 

Chemical  Warfare  Service.  For  exceptionally 
meritorious  and  conspicuous  service  as  Chief  of  the 
Gas  Defense  Production  Division  in  achieving  under 
most  trying  circumstances  remarkable  results  in 
supplying  the  American  Expeditionary  Forces  with 
sufficient  number  of  gas  masks  of  high  grade  and  of 
improved  design. 

DEWITT,  JOHNL Colonel 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 


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services.  He  organized  the  supply  section  of  the 
General  Staff  of  the  1st  Army  and  successfully  ad- 
ministered this  important  section  during  all  the 
operations  of  that  command.  The  results  obtained 
by  his  untiring  efforts  and  brilliant  professional  ablity 
had  a  marked  influence  on  the  successes  attained  by 
the  1st  Army. 

DICKMAN,  JOSEPH  T.  .  .  Major  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services  as  commander  of  the  Third  Army,  American 
Expeditionary  Forces.  Commanded  the  Third 
Division  and  contributed  in  large  measure  to  success 
in  hurling  back  the  final  German  general  attack 
commencing  July  14,  1918.  He  participated  in 
offensive  northward  to  Vesle  River;  commanding 
successively  the  First  Army  Corps  and  the  Third 
Army  Corps  in  the  Argonne  Forest  operation.  In 
command  of  Third  Army  of  occupation  at  Coblenz, 
Germany. 

DILLARD,  JAMES  B Colonel 

For  specially  meritorious  and  conspicuous  service 
as  Chief  of  the  Heavy  Artillery  Section  of  the 
Carriage  Division  of  the  Office  of  the  Chief  of  Ord- 
nance, in  which  capacity  he  was  charged  with  the  de- 
sign and  development  of  all  railway  and  other  heavy 
artillery ;  and  later  as  Chief  of  the  Engineering  Divi- 
sion of  the  Office  of  the  Chief  of  Ordnance,  in  which 
capacity  he  was  charged  with  the  design  and  devel- 
opment of  all  articles  of  ordnance  supplied  to  the 
United  States  Army. 

DISQUE,  BRICE  P.  .  .  Brigadier  General 
Resigned.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services  rendered  in  connection  with 
the  organization  and  administration  of  the  spruce 
production  activities  of  the  Bureau  of  Aircraft  Pro- 
duction while  serving  as  officer  in  charge  of  the 
Spruce  Production  Division  and  President  of  the 
United  States  Spruce  Production  Corporation. 

DODD,  TOWNSEND  F Colonel 

Air  Service.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services.  He  organized  the  aviation 
training  school  at  Issoudon  and  successfully  con- 
ducted the  negotiations  for  the  first  purchase  of 
aeroplanes  from  allied  Governments  for  the  use  of 
the  American  Expeditionary  Forces.  He  later  served 
with  distinction  as  Chief  of  the  Supply  Section,  Air 
Service,  American  Expeditionary  Forces,  and  as 
technical  adviser  and  information  officer  of  the 
Chief  of  Air  Service,  First  Army. 

D'OLIER,  FRANKLIN  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
Quartermaster  Corps.  For  exceptionally  merito- 
rious and  distinguished  services.  He  displayed 
marked  ability  in  the  organization  and  efficient  ad- 
ministration of  the  American  salvage  depot  at  St. 
Pierre  des  Corps,  of  which  he  was  the  commanding 
officer.  To  his  untiring  zeal  and  constant  devotion 
to  duty  is  due  the  success  with  which  this  plant,  the 
largest  industrial  undertaking  in  the  American  Ex- 
peditionary Forces,  was  operated. 

DONALDSON,  THOMAS  Q.  Brigadier  General 
Cavalry.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  dis- 
tinguished services.  As  inspector  general  of  the 
Services  of  Supply,  by  his  energy,  sound  judgment, 
and  able  management  he  organized  and  brought  to 
a  state  of  marked  efficiency  the  Inspector  General's 
Department  in  the  Services  of  Supply.  He  proved 
a  most  potent  factor  in  raising  the  standard  of  dis- 
cipline throughout  the  command,  rendering  services 
of  conspicuous  worth. 

DOREY,  HALSTEAD Colonel 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  He  commanded  with  distinction  a  regi- 
ment during  the  battle  of  the  Marne,  the  advance 
from  the  Marne  to  the  Ourcq,  and  in  the  St.  Mihiel 


and  Argonne-Meuse  offensives.  It  was  his  regiment 
that  led  the  advance  to  the  Ourcq,  capturing 
Charmel,  Charmel-Chateau,  Villardelle  Ferme,  and 
Roncheres.  The  successes  attained  by  his  command 
were  greatly  influenced  by  the  high  qualities  of 
leadership  he  continually  displayed  in  all  these 
operations. 

DORSET,  FRANK  M Colonel 

F9r  exceptionally  meritorious  and  conspicuous 
service.  As  a  civilian  and  as  Chief  of  Development 
Division,  C.  W.  S.,  he  has  displayed  fine  technical 
skill  and  administrative  ability  in  developing 
materials  and  processes  which  have  contributed 
greatly  to  the  achievements  of  the  Chemical  Warfare 
Service  during  the  war. 


For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  disl 
irvices.    As  assistant  regulating  officer,  G-4,  Gen- 


DOYLE,  LUKEC Major 

distinguished 

„ „  — oer,  G-4,  Gen- 
eral Headquarters,  Amencan  Expeditionary  Forces, 
he  arranged  the  schedules  of  hospital  and  medical 
supply  trains  with  marked  ability  and  succeeded  in 
maintaining  those  schedules,  despite  numerous  diffi- 
culties. His  aggressive  action  in  time  of  emergency, 
whereby  he  surmounted  unforeseen  obstacles,  to- 
gether with  the  excellent  performance  of  his  duties, 
were  material  factors  in  the  alleviation  of  much 
suffering  and  in  the  saving  of  many  lives  among  the 
wounded  sent  from  the  front. 

DRAKE,  CHARLES  B.     .     .     Brigadier  General 
For  especially  meritorious  and  conspicuous  serv- 
ice in  the  organization  of  the  Motor  Transport  Corps. 

DRUM,  HUGH  A.  .  .  .  Brigadier  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  Upon  him  as  chief  of  staff  of  the  First 
Army  devolved  the  important  duty  of  organizing  the 
headquarters  of  this  command  and  of  co-ordinating 
the  detailed  staff  work  in  its  operations  in  the  St. 
Mihiel  and  Argonne-Meuse  offensives.  His  tact, 
zeal  and  high  professional  attainments  had  a 
marked  influence  on  the  success  that  attended  the 
operations  of  the  First  Army. 

DUFFY,  FRANCIS  P.  .  .  Chaplain-Captain 
Infantry.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services,  He  performed,  with  dis- 
tinction, his  C9mbined  duties  as  regimental  and 
division  chaplain,  stimulating  the  work  of  all  with 
whom  he  came  in  contact.  When  his  division  was 
in  rest  areas  he  was  tireless  and  devoted  in  his 
efforts  to  help  all  with  whom  he  served.  Whether 
in  the  front-line  trenches  or  in  an  attack,  he  was  with 
the  troops,  encouraging  them  to  greater  effort,  an 
example  of  fearlessness  and  devotion  to  duty,  helping 
to  care  for  the  sick  and  wounded,  administering  to 
the  dying,  and  arranging  for  the  burial  of  the  dead. 

DUGAN,  THOMAS  B.  .  .  Brigadier  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  He  commanded  the  70th  Infantry  Brigade 
during  a  part  of  the  Meuse-Argonne  offensive  with 
great  distinction  and  marked  ability.  By  his  pains- 
taking energy,  zeal  and  great  initiative  he  proved  to 
be  a  material  factor  in  the  successes  of  the  division. 

DUNCAN,  GEORGE  B.  .  .  Major  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  Arriving  in  France  with  the  first  contin- 
gent of  American  troops,  he  commanded  in  turn  a 
regiment  brigade,  and  division  with  conspicuous 
success.  In  the  command  of  the  Seventy-seventh 
Division,  in  the  Baccarat  sector,  his  sound  military 
judgment,  energy,  and  resolution  were  important 
factors  in  the  successes  gained.  Later,  in  command 
of  the  Eighty-second  Division,  in  the  Argonne-Meuse 
offensive,  he  proved  himself  a  brilliant  leader,  with 
great  force  and  energy. 


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HEROES  ALL 


DUNN,  JOHN  M Colonel 

General  Staff.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  service  as  Chief  of  the  Positive 
Branch,  Military  Intelligence  Division,  General 
Staff.  To  his  untiring  energy,  zeal,  and  ability  the 
efficiency  of  the  service  of  gathering,  collating,  and 
distributing  military  information  is  largely  due. 

DUNWOODY,  HALSEY  ....  Colonel 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  chief  of  supply  and  assistant  chief  of 
Air  Service,  by  his  energy,  tact,  and  executive 
ability,  he  built  up  an  efficient  supply  service,  capa- 
ble of  meeting  the  program  for  material,  airplanes, 
mptors  and  equipment.  He  established  and  main- 
tained excellent  relations  with  the  allied  military 
authorities.  His  service  was  marked  by  exceptional 
administrative  ability,  comprehensive  knowledge 
of  the  needs  and  conditions  of  the  service,  and 
whole-hearted  devotion  to  his  important  tasks. 

EDIE,  GUY  L Colonel 

Medical  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  services.  He  was  placed  in  charge 
of  the  Medical  Service  at  Brest  at  the  time  when 
it  became  the  chief  port  of  embarkation  for  Amer- 
ican troops  and  at  a  period  when  the  arrival  of  troops 
in  unprecedented  numbers,  and  with  many  sick, 
overwhelmed  all  medical  arrangements  for  their 
care.  By  his  great  resourcefulness  he  successfully 
overcame  the  many  diffiicult  problems  that  were 
presented. 

EDWARDS,  OLIVER  .  .  Brigadier  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  conspicuous 
service.  Due  to  his  rare  ability  and  high  profes- 
sional attainments  he  was  selected  to  organize  the 
Machine  Gun  Training  Center,  the  success  of  which 
was,  in  a  large  measure,  due  to  his  zealous  and  ener- 
getic administration. 

EISENMANN,  CHARLES 

Vice  chairman  of  the  committee  on  supplies, 
Council  of  National  Defense.  For  especially  meri- 
torious and  conspicuous  service.  His  energy, 
courage,  business  ability,  and  foresight  did  much  to 
enlist  American  industry  in  the  service  of  our  coun- 
try and  thus  make  possible  the  prompt  and  proper 
equipment  of  our  armies  with  clothing  and  equipage. 

ELLIOTT,  WILLIAM Colonel 

Quartermaster  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meri- 
torious and  distinguished  services.  As  quarter- 
master at  Langres  and  at  the  Regulating  Station  at 
Is-sur-Tille,  his  energy  and  thorough  knowledge 
of  methodss  and  standards  of  supply  have  been  of 
the  greatest  value  to  the  Government,  particularly 
while  depot  quartermaster  at  Is-sur-Tille,  during  a 
period  when  the  successful  operations  of  some  20 
divisions  were  dependent  upon  receiving  supplies 
from  that  depot. 

ELTINGE,  LEROY  .  .  .  Brigadier  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  a  member  of  the  Operations  Section, 
General  Staff,  General  Headquarters,  American 
Expeditionary  Forces,  he  exhibited  sound  military 
judgment  and  foresight  in  drafting  important  plans. 
Later,  as  Deputy  Chief  of  Staff  of  the  American 
Expeditionary  Forces  throughout  the  period  of 
active  operations  and  thereafter  he  discharged  the 
important  and  complex  duties  of  his  position  with 
admirable  efficiency  and  by  his  untiring  efforts  and 
devotion  to  duty  rendered  conspicuous  service  to 
the  Government. 

ELY,  HANSON  E.     .      .      .  Major  General 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 

services.     He  commanded  with  skill  and  marked 

distinction  a  regiment  in  the  trench  fighting  north  of 


Toul,  in  the  operations  west  of  Montdidier,  and  in 
the  action  at  Cantigny.  As  a  brigade  commander 
at  Soissons  and  as  a  division  commander  in  the 
Argonne-Meuse  offensive  he  demonstrated  rare 
capabilities  as  a  commander. 

EMBICK,  STANLEY  D Colonel 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
service.  As  a  member  of  the  American  Section  of 
the  Supreme  War  Council,  by  his  high  professional 
qualifications,  his  breadth  of  vision,  and  his  sound 
military  judgment,  he  has  rendered  invaluable  aid 
in  solving  the  many  complex  problems  that  have 
come  before  the  Supreme  War  Council. 

EMERSON,  THOMAS  HENRY  .  .  Colonel 
Engineer  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  services.  As  assistant  chief  of 
staff,  G-3,  of  the  operations  section  of  the  5th  Army 
Corps,  he  performed  his  important  duties  with 
marked  zeal.  By  his  rare  technical  skill  in  origi- 
nating and  developing  plans  for  operations  against 
the  enemy  he  rendered  services  of  signal  worth  to  the 
American  Expeditionary  Forces. 

EMMONS,  HAROLD  H.  .  .  .  Lieutenant 
United  States  Naval  Reserve  Force.  For  espe- 
cially meritorious  and  conspicuous  service  as  Chief 
of  the  Engine  Production  Department  of  the  Air 
Service. 

ERICKSON,  HJALMER  ....  Colonel 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  commanding  officer  of  the  26th  Infan- 
try Regiment  in  all  the  operations  east  of  the  Aire 
River  from  October  1  to  11,  1918,  he  rendered  most 
meritorious  service  by  displaying  marked  tactical 
ability,  courage,  and  resourcefulness  in  the  handling 
of  numerous  critical  situations,  thus  enabling  his 
regiment  to  advance  steadily  to  all  its  objectives. 

ERSKINE.JOHN Major 

Medical  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  services.  As  chariman  of  the 
Educational  Commission,  he  devoted  himself  with 
tireless  energy  to  the  problem  of  developing  educat- 
ional opportunities  for  the  American  soldiers  in 
France  while  they  were  awaiting  repatriation.  To 
his  rare  educational  ability,  breadth  of  vision,  and 
initiative  is  due,  in  a  large  measure,  the  success  of 
the  educational  program  of  the  American  Expedi- 
tionary Forces. 

FAIR,  JOHNS Colonel 

General  Staff.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  conspicuous  service.  He  organized  and  operated 
the  Remount  Service,  controlled  the  purchasing  of 
fuel  and  forage  for  the  Army,  and  organized  and 
started  into  operation  the  Conservation  and  Recla- 
mation Division.  By  his  enthusiasm  and  energy 
valuable  results  were  obtained. 


FAISON,  SAMSON  L. 


Brigadier  General 


denburg  line  at  Bellicourt,  France,  and  in  subsequent 
operations  in  which  important  captures  were  made, 
all  marking  him  as  a  military  commander  of  great 
energy  and  determination. 

FARNSWORTH,  CHARLES  S.  Major  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  In  command  of  the  37th  Division,  his 
efficient  leadership  and  military  ability  were  im- 
portant factors  in  the  successful  operations  in  the 
Meuse-Argonne  offensive,  and  later  proved  their 
worth  when  this  division  served  with  the  British 
forces  in  Belgium . 


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FASSETT,  WILLIAM  M.  .  Brigadier  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  In  the  forcing  of  the  crossing  of  the  Escault 
River,  Belgium,  in  November,  1918,  and  the  es- 
tablishment of  a  bridgehead  thereat  he  demon- 
strated his  ability  as  a  leader.  The  successful  opera- 
tions of  his  brigade  in  this  and  in  ensuing  actions 
were  greatly  influenced  by  his  efforts. 

FELAND,  LOGAN  .  .  .  Brigadier  General 
U.  S.  M.  C.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services.  As  lieutenant  colonel  and 
second  in  command  of  the  5th  Regiment,  United 
States  Marine  Corps,  he  had  an  important  function 
in  the  training  of  that  organization,  and  he  partici- 
pated creditably  in  its  operations  in  the  Aisne  defen- 
sive and  the  fighting  in  the  Ch&teau-Thierry  section. 
Having  taken  command  of  his  regiment  as  colonel 
shortly  before  the  battle  of  Soissons,  he  led  it  with 
extraordinary  skill  throughout  the  remainder  of  its 
engagements,  giving  proof  of  the  highest  qualities  of 
leadership  and  unceasing  devotion  to  his  important 
duties. 

FELTON,  S.  M 

Director  General  of  Military  Railways.  For  es- 
pecially meritorious  and  conspicuous  service  in  super- 
vising the  supply  of  railway  material  and  the  organ- 
ization of  railway  operation  and  construction  troops. 
By  his  energetic  and  loyal  service  he  has  contributed 
materially  to  the  success  of  the  Army  in  the  field. 

FERGUSON,  HARLEY  B.  .  Brigadier  General 
Engineer  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  services.  As  chief  engineer  of  the 
2d  Army  Corps  and  later  of  the  2d  Army,  he  demon- 
strated high  professional  attainments  and  marked 
initiative.  Through  his  foresight  and  skill  in  di- 
recting important  technical  operations  he  was  a 
notable  factor  in  the  successes  of  the  combat  troops, 
rendering  invaluable  services  to  the  American  Ex- 
peditionary Forces. 

FERGUSSON,  FRANK  K.  .  Brigadier  General 
For  specially  meritorious  and  conspicuous  service 
as  commandant  of  the  Coast  Artillery  Training 
Center  at  Fort  Monroe,  Va.  He  rendered  specially 
meritorious  and  conspicuous  service  in  organizing 
and  administering  that  center  and  in  the  preparation 
and  execution  of  the  plans  for  the  organization, 
training,  and  equipment  of  the  units  of  coast  artil- 
lery for  oversea  service. 

FIFE,  JAMES  D Colonel 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  In  command  of  Base  Hospital  No.  21,  he 
served  with  distinction  with  the  British  Expedi- 
tionary Forces.  He  was  later  assigned  to  duty  in 
the  office  of  the  chief  surgeon  in  charge  of  hospital 
planning  and  construction,  procurement  of  perma- 
nent buildings,  establishment  of  hospitalization, 
liaison  with  the  French  authorities,  the  General 
Staff,  and  with  the  Engineers.  In  the  performance 
of  these  multifarious  duties  he  displayed  conspicuous 
and  distinguished  ability. 

FINNEY,  JOHN  M.  T.     .  Brigadier  General 

Medical  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  services.  He  rendered  distin- 
guished services  in  the  organization  of  surgical  teams, 
for  the  purpose  of  affording  expert  surgical  aid  to  the 
wounded  in  the  immediate  vicinity  of  the  battlefield. 
He  has  done  much  to  standardize  the  practice  of 
surgery  in  war,  and  giving  so  freely  of  his  profes- 
sional experience  and  skill,  he  has  in  many  ways 
rendered  services  of  exceptional  value  to  the 
Government. 

FISKE,  HAROLD  B.     .      .         Brigadier  General 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 

services.     In  charge  of  the  training  section  of  the 


General  Staff,  this  brilliant  officer  perfected  and 
administered  the  efficient  scheme  of  instruction 
through  which  the  American  Army  in  France  was 
thoroughly  trained  for  combat  in  the  shortest 
possible  time.  By  his  great  depth  of  vision,  his  fore- 
sight, and  his  clear  conception  of  modern  tactical 
training  he  has  enabled  our  forces  to  enter  each 
engagement  with  that  preparedness  and  efficiency 
that  have  distinguished  the  American  Army  in  each 
battle. 

FLEMING,  ADRIAN  S.  .  Brigadier  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distin- 
guished services.  He  commanded  with  distinc- 
tion the  158th  Field  Artillery  Brigade,  displaying 
aggressive  leadership  and  the  highest  professional 
attainments.  He  contributed  materially  to  the 
successful  operations  of  the  infantry  units  to  which 
his  brigade  was  attached  during  the  Meuse-Argonne 
offensive  by  the  timely  and  accurate  artillery 
support  furnished  by  his  regiments. 

FLINT,  JOSEPH  M.  .  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
Medical  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  services.  When  placed  in  a  posi- 
tion of  great  responsibility  as  commanding  officer  of 
Mobile  Hospital  No.  39  at  Aulnois-sous-Vertuzey, 
France,  he  used  extraordinary  skill  and  sound  judg- 
ment in  the  organization  and  operation  of  that 
unit,  the  first  of  its  kind  in  the  American  Expedi- 
tionary Forces.  In  its  formative  period  he  was  faced 
by  great  and  unforeseen  difficulties,  but  with  untiring 
energy  and  genius  he  surmounted  all  obstacles, 
making  his  unit  a  model  for  all  those  subsequently 
organized. 

FORBES,  CHARLES  R.  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  division  signal  officer  of  the  33d  Divi- 
sion he  performed  his  duties  with  marked  distinction, 
maintaining  communication  at  all  times  within  the 
division,  with  adjoining  units,  and  with  the  higher 
command.  His  ability  and  untiring  devotion  to  duty 
were  great  factors  in  insuring  the  successes 
achieved  by  the  division. 

FORD,  STANLEY  H Colonel 

Infantry.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  dis- 
tinguishad  services.  As  Chief  of  Staff  of  the  27th 
Division,  he  renderedvaluable  services  in  the  opera- 
tions of  this  division.  By  tireless  energy,  good 
judgment,  and  keen  foresight  he  proved  to  be  an 
important  factor  in  the  brilliant  military  operations 
of  the  27th  Division. 

FOREMAN,  ALBERT  W.     .     .     .  Colonel 

Infantry.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services.  As  assistant  chief  of  staff, 
1st  Section  of  the  5th  Army  Corps,  by  his  zealous 
application  to  his  important  duties  he  ably  admin- 
istered the  service  of  supply,  movement  of  troops, 
and  the  control  of  communication  of  the  5th  Corps 
during  the  active  operations  of  that  unit  against 
the  enemy,  rendering  meritorious  services  to  the 
American  Expeditionary  Forces. 

FOREMAN,  A.  W Colonel 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  Assistant  Chief  of  Staff,  First  Section 
of  the  Fifth  Army  Corps,  by  his  zealous  application 
to  his  important  duties  he  ably  administered  the 
service  of  supply,  movement  of  troops,  and  the  con- 
trol of  communication  of  the  Fifth  Corps  during  the 
active  operations  of  that  unit  against  the  enemy, 
rendering  meritorious  services  to  the  American  Ex- 
peditionary Forces. 

FOREMAN,  MILTON  J Colonel 

Field  Artillery.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  services.  Commanding  the  122d 
Field  Artillery,  he  gave  proof  of  eminent  technical 


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attainments  and  assiduous  zeal.  Though  handi- 
capped by  many  adverse  conditions  due  to  difficult 
terrain  and  determined  hostile  resistance,  he  kept 
his  batteries  in  close  support  of  the  Infantry. 

FOSDICK,  RAYMOND  B 

For  especially  meritorious  and  conspicuous 
service  as  Chairman  of  the  Commission  on  Training 
Camp  Activities. 

FOUHY,  CHARLES  J Captain 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  When  a  tank  of  ammonia  burst  in  the  hold 
of  the  S.  S.  Susquehanna,  on  January  1,  1918, 
leaving  no  opportunity  for  the  stevedores  at  work 
there  to  escape  from  the  deadly  fumes,  he  jumped 
into  the  net  used  in  unloading  the  cargo  and  signalled 
the  winchman  to  lower  him  into  the  gas  filled  hold. 
There  he  found  an  unconscious  stevedore  and  threw 
him  into  the  net,  himself  falling  unconscious  on  top 
of  the  man  he  had  rescued.  Both  were  raised  in  the 
net  and  sent  to  the  hospital.  Confronted  by  a 
sudden  emergency,  he  acted  at  once,  and  with 
marked  personal  courage  risked  his  own  life  in  an 
effort  to  save  the  lives  of  his  men. 

FOWLER,  HAROLD Colonel 

Air  Service.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services.  He  rendered  notable  aid  in 
planning  the  movements  of  the  night  bombing 
squads  of  the  American  Air  Service.  Later,  ap- 
pointed Air  Service  commander  of  the  3d  Army,  he 
assisted  largely  in  the  joint  training  of  air  and 
ground  troops,  at  all  times  handling  his  troops  well 
and  establishing  liason  between  the  air  and  ground 
forces. 

FRANKLIN,  P.  A.  S 

Chairman  of  the  Shipping  Control  Committee. 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  conspicuous 
service  in  connection  with  the  Embarkation  Service 
of  the  Army  in  the  Division  of  Purchase,  Storage  and 
Traffic.  To  his  fine  technical  knowledge  and  energet- 
ic action  is  due,  in  a  large  measure,  the  efficient 
jurisdiction  over  dock  facilities  and  floating  equip- 
ment which  has  made  possible  the  large  movement 
of  troops  and  supplies  overseas. 

FRIES,  AMOS  A.  ...  Brigadier  General 
Engineer  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  services.  As  chief  of  the  Chem- 
ical Warfare  Service  he  was  charged  with  the  im- 
portant task  of  training  and  equipping  pur  troops 
for  a  form  of  warfare  in  which  the  American  Army 
had  had  no  experience  prior  to  the  present  war. 
Both  in  securing  proper  defensive  measure  against 
gas  and  in  developing  new  methods  for  its  use  as  an 
offensive  agency,  he  performed  his  arduous  duties 
with  marked  success,  thereby  rendering  valuable 
services  to  the  American  Expeditionary  Forces. 

FULMER.JOHNJ Colonel 

Infantry.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  dis- 
tinguished services.  As  director  of  the  Infantry 
Specialists'  School  at  Langres  he  achieved  a  notable 
success  in  the  efficient  training  of  thousands  of  offi- 
cers. He  also  rendered  invaluable  service  while  a 
member  of  Training  Section  of  the  General  Staff  by 
establishing  uniform  and  effective  methods  of  in- 
struction in  musketry  training  throughout  the 
American  Expeditionary  Forces. 

FUQUA,  STEPHEN  O Colonel 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  In  charge  of  the  troop  movement  sub- 
section of  G-3,  1st  Army,  from  its  organization  until 
he  became  chief  of  staff,  1st  Division,  he  was  respon- 
sible for  and  supervised  the  movements  incident  to 
the  concentration  of  troops  for  the  St.  Mihiel  and 
Meuse-Argonne  offensives  of  the  1st  Army,  which 


involved  many  thousands  of  men  and  was  accom- 
plished with  the  greatest  success.  His  untiring, 
painstaking,  and  energetic  efforts  had  a  marked  effect 
on  the  success  of  these  major  operations. 

FURLOW,  JAMES  W Colonel 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  conspicuous 
service.  While  on  duty  in  the  Motor  Transport 
Corps  his  brilliant  conception  and  able  admin- 
istration were  largely  responsible  for  the  organization 
and  highly  successful  operation  of  the  plan  for  up- 
keep and  maintenance  of  motor  vehicles  during  the 


FRANCE 

ALBY,  HENRI  MARIE  CAMILLE  EDOUARD 

Major  General 

Chief  of  Staff,  French  Army. 


ANDRIOT,  MAURICE 


Lieut.  Col. 


For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  regulating  officer  for  the  French  rail- 
roads at  American  Headquarters,  Services  of 
Supply,  he  displayed  remarkable  efficiency  in 
meeting  the  needs  of  the  American  forces  for  rail- 
road transportation.  By  his  untiring  energy  and 
technical  ability  he  satisfied  all  sudden  calls  made 
upon  him  for  railroad  facilities. 

ARDON,  DeV.  P.  R.  I.      .      .      .          Lieutenant 
Instructor,  Valdahon  Training  Camp. 

BADRE,  LOUIS  H.  J.     .      .      .        Commandant 
French    Military    Mission,    forestry   officer,    at- 
tached   general    headquarters,    American    Expe- 
ditionary Forces. 

BARRAND,  EDOUARD     ....       Captain 
Instructor,  Army  Intelligence  School. 


BARRILLON,  P.  C. 


Commandant 


Chef  du  Service    d'Exploitation  Millitaire  des 
Ports. 

BATALILLARD,  F Captain 

French  Prevot,  First  United  States  Army  Corps. 

BOISSOUDY,  de  ANTOINE  PHILIPPE  THOM- 
AS JOSEPH  BAUCHERON     .     .    Major  General 
Commanding  the  French  Army  of  Belgium. 

BAZELAIRE,  de  GEORGES     .     Major  General 

BEAUMONT,  de  MARIE  JOSEPH  .  .  Col. 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  chief  of  the  French  Mission  at  Head- 
quarters of  Base  Section  No.  1  he  discharged  his 
duties  with  tact,  zeal,  and  distinguished  ability. 
He  contributed  very  largely  by  his  personal  efforts 
to  creating  conditions  which  made  it  possible  for 
Base  Section  No.  1  to  maintain  a  steady  flow  of 
supplies  to  the  American  troops. 

BECQ,  R Lieutenant  Colonel 

Chief  of  the  Telegraph  Service,  Second  French 
Army. 

BELIN,  EMILE  EUGENE     .      .      .         General 
Permanent    French     Military     Representative, 
War  Council. 

BERDOULAT,  PIERRE  EMILE  .  Major  General 


DISTINGUISHED  SERVICE  MEDAL 


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BERGER,  MICHEL  D.     .      .  Commandant 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  While  serving  in  the  D.  T.  M.  A.  he 
was  in  personal  charge  of  practically  all  of  the 
movements  of  troops  and  hospital  trains.  He  was 
tireless  and  careful  in  supervising  the  transporta- 
tion of  our  troops  through  France  and  in  providing 
railroad  facilities  for  the  shipment  of  supplies.  He 
accomplished  with  brilliant  success  a  most  arduous 
and  important  task. 

BERNARD,  FREDERIC  .  .  Quartermaster 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  With  extraordinary  heroism  he  achieved 
the  seemingly  impossible  in  rescuing  70  members 
of  the  crew  of  the  United  States  Army  transport 
Jinsen  Maru,  when  that  vessel  foundered  at  He 
d'Yeu,  France,  4  December,  1918.  Braving  the 
rocky  surf,  he  got  a  line  to  the  ship  when  other 
efforts  had  failed,  and  by  that  line  sent  all  the 
members  of  the  crew  one  by  one  to  shore,  being 
himself  the  last  man  to  leave  the  ship.  Displaying 
personal  bravery  of  the  highest  order,  he  volun- 
tarily jeopardized  his  life  to  perform  this  coura- 
geous service. 

BERTHELOT,  HENRI  MATHIEU     .      . 

Major  General 

Commanding  the  French  Forces  in  the  Orient. 

BLONDLAT,  ERNEST  JOSEPH,  Major  General 

BOUQUET,  ERNEST Colonel 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  Directeur  des  Transports  Militaires 
aux  Armees  he  extended  hearty  co-operation  to  the 
American  military  authorities,  aiding  us  greatly 
in  solving  transportation  problems.  He  displayed 
marked  ability  in  handling  the  intricate  details  of 
his  important  work  and  went  far  beyond  the  bounds 
of  duty  to  render  vital  assistance  to  the  American 
Expeditionary  Forces. 

BOSQUET,  ACHILLE  R Captain 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  assistant  to  the  American  regulating 
officers  of  Creil,  Le  Bourget,  Noisy-le-Sec,  St. 
Dizier,  and  Metz,  he  rendered  invaluable  services 
during  successive  military  operations  of  the  greatest 
importance.  He  labored  unceasingly  under  most 
trying  conditions  in  order  that  the  supply  of 
American  combat  troops  might  not  be  interrupted, 
in  this  ably  furthering  the  American  operations. 

BOUCHER,  MARCEL  ALFRED  FLORENTIN 

Commandant 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  commander  of  the  Air  Service  of  the 
4th  French  Army,  he  displayed  a  keen  interest  in 
the  welfare  and  training  of  the  American  officers 
serving  with  the  French  squadrons.  He  imparted 
to  them  freely  of  his  wide  experience  and  knowledge 
of  air-service  offensive  tactics.  He  showed  himself 
at  all  times  tactful,  able,  and  possessed  of  complete 
technical  attainments. 

BOULANGER,  PIERRE  .  .  .  Lieutenant 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  chief  of  the  American  Bureau  of  the 
French  Aeronautic  Ministry  and  secretary  of  the 
Inter-allied  Aviation  Committee,  he  displayed  tact, 
executive  ability,  and  wide  experience  in  aviation 
matters,  rendering  invaluable  assistance  to  the 
American  Air  Service.  He  evinced  the  keenest 
interest  in  our  success  and  an  exceptional  under- 
standing of  our  needs,  proving  himself  at  all  times 
most  loyal  to  our  interests. 

BOURGEOIS,  ROBERT     ....        General 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 

services.    As  Directeur  of  the  Service  Geographique 


de  1'Armee,  he  afforded  most  loyal  co-operation  to 
the  American  Expeditionary  Forces.  He  rendered 
exceptional  service  by  placing  at  our  disposal  the 
various  departments  under  his  control,  including 
the  use  of  maps  and  optical  instruments  that  proved 
of  inestimable  value  in  the  planning  and  execution 
of  important  military  operations. 

BUAT,  EDOUARD  ALPHONSE  LE6N     .      . 

Major  General 

Chief  of  staff  to  Marshal  Petain. 

CAQUOT Commandant 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  chief  of  the  French  Technical  Section 
of  Aeronautics,  he  displayed  technical  aviation 
knowledge  of  high  order,  and  performed  his  ex- 
acting duties  with  untiring  energy  and  devotion. 
He  rendered  very  valuable  services  to  the  American 
Expeditionary  Forces,  gladly  assisting  us  at  all 
times  in  the  solution  of  perplexing  problems. 

CASTELLI,  EMILE Colonel 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  adviser  to  the  Medical  Service  of  the 
American  Expeditionary  Forces  he  assisted  in  the 
preparation  of  a  comprehensive  hospitalization 
program  and  was  of  the  greatest  assistance  in  put- 
ting this  plan  into  effect.  Realizing  the  importance 
of  liaison  between  the  French  and  American  Med- 
ical Services,  he  organized  the  Medical  Section  of 
the  Central  Bureau  of  Franco-American  Relations, 
which  proved  of  the  greatest  mutual  benefit  to  the 
French  and  American  Armies. 

CASTELNAU,     de     NOEL     MARIE     JOSEPH 
EDOUARD  de  CURIERES     .      .    Major  General 
Commanding  the  group  of  the  Armies  of  the 
East. 

CHAMBRUN,  de  JACQUES  A.     .  Lieut.  Colonel 
40th  Regiment  of  Artillery. 

CLAUDEL,  HENRI  EDOUARD  .  Major  General 


CLAUDON,  HENRI 


.    Brigadier  General 


French    Army.      For   exceptionally 
and    distinguished   services   rendered 


meritorious 
the    United 

States  Army  while  serving  as  Chief  of  the  French 
Military  Information  Mission  (Mission  d'lnforma- 
tion)  to  the  United  States. 

CLAVEILLE,  M.  ALBERT  ....  Major 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  French  Minister  of  Public  Works  he 
rendered  service  of  immense  value  to  the  Trans- 
portation Corps  of  the  American  Expeditionary 
Forces,  showing  himself  at  all  times  willing  to  go 
to  any  lengths  to  assist  us.  He  displayed  broad 
vision,  a  keen  grasp  of  the  essentials  and  great 
energy  in  overcoming  difficulties  in  times  of  emer- 
gency. 

CLEMENSON,  LOUIS  .  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  Commissaire  Regulateur  at  Is-sur- 
Tille  he  rendered  invaluable  assistance  in  the  or- 
ganization and  operation  of  the  American  regu- 
lating station  and  depots  at  that  point.  His  hearty 
co-operation  and  genius  for  organization  aided 
materially  in  the  achievement  of  most  satisfactory 
results  and  the  development  of  an  efficient  service. 

CHEVALIER,  LOUIS  JACQUES  GEORGES 

General 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  Inspecteur  General  du  Service  des 
Bois,  Ministre  de  1'Armament  et  de  Fabrications 
de  Guerre,  he  directed  the  French  civil  agencies  in 
obtaining  standing  timber  and  manufactured  forest 


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products  required  by  the  allied  armies.  With  great 
administrative  ability  he  superintended  the  supply 
of  lumber  to  the  American  Expeditionary  Forces 
at  all  times  doing  everything  within  his  power  to 
further  our  needs,  affording  most  loyal  cooperation. 

COLLARDET,  LOUIS  .  .  Brigadier  General 
Military  Attache,  French  Embassy,  Washington. 
For  exceptionally  meritroious  and  distinguished 
fervices  rendered"^  the  United  States  Army  while 
serving  as  Military  Attache  to  the  French  Embassy 
and  Chief  of  French  Military  Missions  to  the  United 
States. 

CECCALDI,  COLONNA  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  chief  of  the  French  Mission  in  Amer- 
ican Base  No.  2  he  furthered  the  combining  of 
French  and  American  resources  and  interests,  aid- 
ing materially  in  the  success  of  the  American 
Expeditionary  Forces  and  the  allied  cause.  He 
displayed  untiring  energy,  devotion  to  duty,  and 
great  tact  in  the  performance  of  his  manifold 
duties. 

COMBY,  LOUIS General 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services  In  command  of  the  12th  French  Region 
he  showed  unceasing  devotion  to  the  welfare  and 
comfort  of  the  American  troops  entering  that  te: 
ritory,  at  all  times  affording  the  American  military 
authorities  loyal  cooperation.  He  exercised  extra- 
ordinary personal  interest  in  Francc^Amencan 
relations  and  rendered  invaluable  service  to  the 
American  Expeditionary  Forces. 

COUSSERGUE ;      Docteur 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  medecin  regulateur  at  St.  Dizier  he 
rendered  the  American  Expeditionary  Forces  valu- 
able service  in  making  possible  the  evacuation  of 
the  forward  areas  during  the  St.  Mihiel  and  Ar- 
gonne  offensives.  When  the  number  of  American 
hospital  trains  available  were  found  insufficient, 
he  placed  at  our  disposition  the  facilities  of  the 
French,  laboring  personally,  day  and  .night,  m 
order  that  there  might  be  no  interruption  of  the 
service. 

COUTANCAU,  MICHEL  HENRI-MARIE 

General 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  commanding  general  of  the  llth 
French  Region,  he  rendered  the  American  author- 
ities most  valuable  assistance,  meeting  them  always 
in  a  spirit  of  cordial  co-operation.  Through  his 
willing  help,  billeting  areas  and  many  other  facili- 
ties were  placed  promptly  at  the  disposal  of  the 
American  Expeditionary  Forces. 

DEBAINS,  FREDERIC  HENRI  .  .  Colonel 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  Chief  of  Staff  in  the  18th  French  Re- 
gion he  gave  invaluable  assistance  and  cooperation 
in  the  operation  of  American  Base  Section  No.  2. 
His  efficient  and  painstaking  efforts  assisted  most 
materially  in  the  results  achieved  by  the  American 
military  authorities.  At  all  times  he  showed  tact 
and  amost  valuable  comprehension  of  existing 
conditions  and  our  needs. 

DEBENEY,  MARIE  EUGENE  .  Major  General 
Commanding  the  First  Army. 

DEGOUTTE,  JEAN  MARIE  JOSEPH     .     . 

Major  General 

Commanding  the  group  of  the  Armies  of  Flanders. 

DELALAIN,  JOSEPH  L.  P.  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
For  exceptional  ly^meritorious  and  distinguished 


services.  As  Chief  of  Staff  of  the  Direction  de 
1'Arriere  of  the  French  Army  he  was  charged  with 
the  study  and  development  of  many  of  the  most  im- 
portant projects  affecting  the  American  Expedition- 
ary Forces.  He  displayed  untiring  energy  in  carry- 
ing out  many  delicate  problems,  and  as  supervising 
head  of  the  whole  work  of  the  direction  de  1'Arriere 
continually  rendered  valuable  services  to  our 


DELIGNY,  HENRI  VICTOR  .  .  .  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  In  command  of  the  3d  French  Region 
at  the  time  of  the  formation  of  American  Base 
Section  No.  4,  he  gave  most  helpful  attention  to  the 
needs  of  the  American  Expeditionary  Forces, 
affording  us  his  unhesitating  support.  His  tireless 
efforts  in  our  behalf  assured  the  success  of  import- 
ant projects  in  the  base  section,  contributing  largely 
to  the  achievements  of  our  armies. 

DENNERY,  M.  .  Inspecteur  General  du  Service 
Telephonique  des  P.T.T. 

F9r  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  He  rendered  the  American  Expeditionary 
Forces  service  of  the  greatest  value  in  securing 
much  needed  supplies  and  personnel  for  the  Signal 
Corps.  He  was  devoted  in  his  efforts  to  secure  all 
grants  from  the  French  P.  T.  T.  administration  to 
the  best  interests  of  our  service. 

DHE,  PAUL Colonel 

F9r  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  military  director  of  French  aero- 
nautics he  displayed  untiring  attention  to  the  prob- 
lems of  the  American  Air  Service,  and  by  his  ear- 
nest and  whole-hearted  co-operation  did  much  to 
render  possible  of  execution  the  air  program  of  the 
American  Expeditionary  Forces.  In  all  of  his  re- 
lations with  the  American  Air  Service  he  acted  in  a 
broad-minded  manner,  showing  a  spirit  of  willing 
helpfulness  at  all  times. 

DOMEJEAN,  RAYMOND  XAVIER     . 

Commandant 

F9r  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  He  rendered  service  of  inestimable 
value  to  the  American  Expeditionary  Forces  in  con- 
nection with  the  supply  and  maintenance  of  ar- 
tillery material.  Throughout  the  offensive  of  the 
1st  American  Army,  in  the  St.  Mihiel  and  Meuse- 
Argonne  operations,  he  commanded  with  great 
distinction  the  important  artillery  repair  and  supply 
establishment  at  Souhesmes. 

DOUMENC,  J.  E.  A Commandant 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  chief  of  the  French  Service  Automobile 
he  was  intimately  associated  and  uniformly  helpful 
in  the  development  of  the  American  motor  trans- 
portation system  in  France.  With  extraordinary 
foresight  he  organized  the  interallied  motor  reserve. 
His  exceptional  ability  and  personal  efforts  made 
possible  the  transport  of  large  numbers  of  American 
troops  at  times  when  the  success  of  operations  de- 
pended on  rapid  transportation. 

DUBAIL,  WALTER  AUGUSTS  YVON     .      . 

General 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  Through  his  distinguished  efforts  one  of 
the  largest  hospitals  in  Paris  was  made  available 
for  the  use  of  the  American  Expeditionary  Forces, 
rendering  possible  the  hospitalization  there  of 
hundreds  of  the  sick  and  wounded  of  the  American 
armies. 

DUMESRILL,  M.  J.  L.   .   Sous-Secretaire  d'Etat 
For  Aviation,  president  of  the  Interallied  Avia- 
tion  Committee.     For  exceptionally   meritorious 
and  distinguished  services.    With  persistent  effort 


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and  determination,  he  supplied  each  American 
division  going  into  the  line  with  the  same  aviation 
equipment  as  was  given  to  corresponding  French 
units.  He  performed  a  task  of  tremendous  mag- 
nitude with  remarkable  success,  working  at  all 
times  with  great  zeal  for  the  American  Expedition- 
ary Forces. 

DUPORT,  PIERRE  GEORGES  .  Major  General 

DUVAL,  MAURICE  .  .  Brigadier  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  chief  of  the  French  Aeronautic 
Services  he  co-operated  in  every  way  possible  with 
the  chief  of  the  United  States  Air  Service  in  the 
organization  and  development  of  the  American 
air  units  at  the  front.  He  placed  French  units  at 
our  disposal  during  important  offensive  operations 
and  at  all  times  showed  himself  a  most  loyal  friend. 
His  service  to  the  American  Expeditionary  Forces 
was  most  valuable. 

DUVAL,  RAYMOND  J.  E.  .  .  Commandant 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  head  of  the  Allied  Armies  Section  of 
the  French  General  Staff  and  later  in  the  same  posi- 
tion under  the  Supreme  Interallied  Commander  he 
labored  unceasingly  in  the  interests  of  the  American 
Expeditionary  Forces.  Through  unswerving  de- 
votion to  his  task  many  problems  of  great  difficulty 
were  solved  carefully  and  expeditiously.  He  ren- 
dered most  distinguished  service. 

EBENER,  CHARLES General 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  Military  Governor  of  Lyon  and  Gen- 
eral Commanding  the  14th  French  Region,  he  served 
with  distinction.  Amid  his  manifold  responsibili- 
ties and  duties,  he  at  all  times  lent  us  his  valuable 
assistance,  greatly  furthering  the  interests  of  the 
American  Expeditionary  Forces.  He  was  in  com- 
mand of  a  region  in  which  were  located  large  Amer- 
ican military  centers  and  the  services  rendered  by 
him  were  of  inestimable  value. 


EMILE,  JULES  T.  A. 


Major 


d'ESPEREY,    LOUIS   FELIX   MARIE   FRAN- 
COIS FRANCHET     ....      Major  General 
Commander  in  chief  of  the  Allied  Armies  of  the 
Orient. 

FAYOLLE,  MARIE  EMILE     .      Major  General 
Commanding  the  group  of  Armies  of  Reserve. 

FERRIE Colonel 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  He  rendered  the  American  Expeditionary 
Forces  services  of  exceptional  value  in  his  capacity 
as  Directeur  Technique  de  la  Radiotelegraphie 
Militaire.  Without  his  counsel  and  unremitting 
devotion  to  our  interests,  it  would  have  been  ex- 
ceedingly difficult  to  have  equipped  our  forces 
with  the  indispensable  radio  apparatus  which  he 
placed  so  freely  at  our  disposal. 

FERRONAYS,  de  la Major 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  personal  liaison  officer  between  the 
French  Minister  of  War  and  the  American  Com- 
mander in  Chief,  he  showed  great  tact  and  energy 
in  the  performance  of  his  duties.  He  rendered 
service  of  exceptional  value  to  the  American 
Expeditionary  Forces,  laboring  incessantly  for  the 
common  cause,  and  doing  much  to  promote  the 
cordial  relations  between  the  French  and  American 
authorities. 

FILLENNEAU,  ETIENNE     .      .      .        General 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 

services.    As  chief  of  the  French  Mission  at  Head- 


quarters, Services  of  Supply,  American  Expedition- 
ary Forces,  he  proved  assiduous,  tactful,  and  effi- 
cient in  the  performance  of  his  duties.  As  inter- 
mediary between  the  Services  of  Supply  and  the 
Bureau  of  Franco-American  Relations,  he  was 
prompt  and  most  helpful,  rendering  exceptional 
service  to  the  American  Expeditionary  Forces. 

FILLOUX,  LOUIS  JEAN  FRANCOIS     .  :.  . 

Lieutenant  Colonel 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  He  designed  and  developed  the  155-mm. 
G.  P.  F.  material,  which  proved  indispensable  to 
the  American  Expeditionary  Forces.  He  rendered 
further  valuable  service  by  placing  all  his  technical 
engineering  ability  and  experience  at  our  disposal 
for  the  manufacture  of  this  material  in  America. 

FOCH,  FERDINAND Marshal 

Marshal  of  France,  Commander-in-chief  of  the 
Allied  Armies.  The  Distinguished  Service  Medal 
is  awarded  Marshal  Foch  as  an  expression  of  the 
high  regard  of  the  people  of  the  United  States 
and  of  their  Army  for  the  distinguished  and 
patriotic  service  which  he  has  rendered  to  the 
common  cause  in  which  he  has  been  associated  on 
the  battlefields  of  Europe. 

FORT Colonel 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  chief  of  the  French  Mission  of  the  1st 
American  Army  throughout  its  operations  he  per- 
formed with  distinction  and  success  the  task  of 
co-ordinating  the  work  of  the  American  and  French 
units.  He  was  painstaking  and  untiring  in  his 
efficient  efforts  to  maintain  helpful  co-operation. 

FOURNIER,  PIERRE Captain 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  chief  of  the  1st  Bureau  of  the  French 
Mission  attached  to  General  Headquarters,  Amer- 
ican Expeditionary  Forces,  his  thorough  knowledge 
of  the  French  military  service,  unfailing  tact,  and 
spirit  of  cheerful  co-operation  greatly  assisted  the 
officers  of  the  American  General  Staff,  contributi 


to  the  success  of  the  allied  cause. 


ting 


GANNE,  M.  .  DeleguS  du  Commissaire  Cen- 
tral aux  Affaires  de  Guerre  Franco-Americainea 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  He  displayed  untiring  energy  and  ex- 
ceptional ability  in  handling  relations  between  the 
French  and  American  authorities.  At  all  times 
tactful  and  courteous,  he  did  much  to  cement  the 
feelings  of  friendship  between  the  two  nations, 
rendering  services  of  great  value  to  the  American 
Expeditionary  Forces. 

GAY,  AMEDEE Lieutenant 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  representative  of  the  French  railroads, 
he  rendered  the  American  services  of  supply  in- 
valuable assistance  by  obtaining  for  us  the  rolling 
stock  necessary  to  forward  vitally  important  ship- 
ments to  the  front.  During  the  period  of  the 
Argonne  offensive  his  services  were  of  especial 
value. 

GERARD,  AUGUSTIN  GREGOIRE  ARTHUR 

Major  General 

Commanding  the  Eighth  Army. 

GEROME,  AUGUSTE  CLEMENT  .  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  In  command  of  the  15th  French  Region, 
he  rendered  the  American  Expeditionary  Forces 
most  valuable  assistance,  showing  himself  resource- 
ful and  at  all  times  willing  to  aid  the  American 
military  authorities  at  the  base  port  at  Marseille. 


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HEROES  ALL 


His  tact  was  marked  and  he  displayed  ability  of  a 
high  order,  combined  with  energy  and  devotion  to 
duty. 

GILLY,  EUGENE  LOUIS  ....  Captain 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  French  commandant  of  the  port  of  St. 
Nazaire,  he  co-operated  wholeheartedly  with  the 
American  authorities,  extending  them  most  val- 
uable assistance.  Due  to  his  tireless  efforts,  facili- 
ties of  the  utmost  importance  were  placed  at  our 
disposal.  He  showed  marked  ability  and  initiative 
in  the  performance  of  his  arduous  duties. 

GIROD,  LEON  ADOLPHE  .  .  .  Colonel 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  In  his  capacity  as  chief  of  training  of 
the  French  aviation  schools  he  opened  those  schools 
to  pur  cadets  at  a  time  when  our  air  program  was 
seriously  retarded  by  lack  of  trained  pilots.  He 
took  a  personal  interest  in  the  training  of  our  pilots, 
and  it  is  due,  in  a  large  measure,  to  his  attention 
that  we  did  not  incur  further  delay  in  placing  our 
squadrons  at  the  front.  His  high  military  attain- 
ments enabled  him  to  render  us  a  very  valuable 
service,  which  was  enhanced  by  the  spirit  of  friend- 
ship and  co-operation  he  at  all  times  manifested. 

GODEFROY,  ANTOINE  PAUL  .  Lieut.  Colonel 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  chief  of  the  French  Mission  attached 
to  Base  Section  No.  6,  he  rendered  invaluable 
assistance  in  the  development  of  Marseille  as  an 
American  base  port.  He  displayed  tact,  energy, 
and  foresight  in  a  position  of  great  responsibility, 
and  his  assistance  aided  markedly  in  the  prompt 
forwarding  of  supplies  to  the  troops  operating  in  the 
advanced  zones. 

GOURAUD,  HENRI  J.  E.     .          Major  General 
Commanding  the  Fourth  Army. 

GROUT,  M.  G Rear  Admiral 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  He  rendered  services  of  marked  dis- 
tinction and  value  to  the  American  Expeditionary 
Forces  in  lending  his  assistance  during  the  forma- 
tive period  of  American  Base  Section  No.  5.  Going 
far  beyond  the  bounds  of  duty,  he  placed  at  the 
disposal  of  that  base  all  of  the  facilities  at  his  com- 
mand. 

GUILLAUMAT,  MARIE  L.  A.    .    Major  General 
Commanding  the  Fifth  Army. 

GUILLON,  HENRI  A.  .  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  chief  of  the  French  Mission  at  Head- 
quarters, Services  of  Supply,  American  Expedition- 
ary Forces,  he  was  zealous,  tactful,  and  energetic  in 
the  performance  of  this  exacting  duties.  At  all 
times  he  displayed  tact  and  exceptional  ability. 
His  loyal  co-operation  proved  of  great  assistance 
to  the  American  Expeditionary  Forces. 

HALLOUIN,  LOUIS  E.  A.  .  Major  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  In  command  of  the  18th  French  Region 
he  gave  the  American  military  authorities  earnest 
co-operation  and  sound  advice  on  matters  of  great 
importance.  His  able  assistance  counted  greatly 
in  increasing  the  efficiency  of  Base  Section  No.  2. 
His  tact,  energy,  and  wide  knowledge  of  conditions 
were  most  marked. 

HANAUT,  HENRI  STANISLAS  AUGUST 

Major 

French  General  Staff.  For  exceptionally  meri- 
torious and  distinguished  service.  As  a  member  of 
the  French  Military  Commission  he  was  on  duty 
with  the  Training  and  Instruction  Branch  of  the 


War  Plans  Division  of  the  General  Staff.  In  this 
branch  he  was  charged  with  teaching  the  higher 
phases  of  the  military  art,  a  course  which  only  a 
talented  and  experienced  officer  could  have  con- 
ducted. His  services  to  the  United  States  were  of 
inestimable  value. 

HAVARD,  VICTOR Colonel 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  regulating  officer  at  Creil  and  Nantes 
he  rendered  great  service  to  the  American  Expedi- 
tionary Forces  in  connection  with  the  supply  and 
transportation  of  the  American  units  engaged  at 
Cantigny  and  Chateau-Thierry.  Later  he  ren- 
dered exceptionally  valuable  assistance  in  relation 
to  the  St.  Mihiel  and  Argonne  offensive,  at  all  times 
displaying  brilliant  organizing  ability  and  a  keen 
spirit  of  co-operation. 

HELLOT,  FREDERIC  E.  A.     .      Major  Genera 

HENAFF,  JOSEPH  LE Colonel 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  representative  of  the  French  Govern- 
ment of  the  Interallied  Transportation  Council  he 
evinced  great  vision  and  excellent  judgment  in 
handling  questions  of  interallied  transportation. 
In  helping  to  solve  problems  of  supply  he  rendered 
assistance  of  the  greatest  value  to  the  American 
Expeditionary  Forces. 

HERR,  FREDERIC  GEORGES  .  Major  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  In  his  capacity  as  Inspector  General  of 
Artillery  of  the  French  Army  he  rendered  excep- 
tionally valuable  services  to  the  American  Ex- 
peditionary Forces  in  connection  with  the  design 
and  production  of  new  artillery  material.  He  gave 
wise  advice  and  painstaking  assistance  in  this  task, 
placing  all  the  information  at  his  command  at  our 


HIRSCHAUER,  AUGUSTE  E.  .   Major  General 
Commanding  the  Second  Army. 

HUMBERT,  GEORGES  L.      .       Major  General 
Commanding  the  Third  Army. 

JOFFRE,  JOSEPH  J.  C Marshal 

Marshal  of  France.  The  Distinguished  Service 
Medal  is  awarded  Marshal  Joffre  as  an  expression 
of  the  high  regard  of  the  people  of  the  United  States 
and  of  their  Army  for  the  distinguished  and  pa- 
triotic service  which  he  has  rendered  to  the  com- 
mon cause  in  which  he  has  been  associated  on  the 
battlefields  of  Europe. 

JULLIEN General 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  Director  du  Genie,  he  gave  the  Amer- 
ican Expeditionary  Forces  hearty  support  at  all 
times,  rendering  especially  valuable  service  by  sup- 
plying the  1st  American  Army  with  pontoon  equip- 
ages and  bridge  material.  He  provided  an  ample 
training  center  for  our  troops  and  in  solving  the 
problems  of  water  supply  and  barracks  construc- 
tion, aiding  materially  our  engineering  operations. 

LACAZE,  MARIE  J.  L.  .  .  .  Vice  Admiral 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  At  a  critical  period  of  the  war  he  per- 
formed invaluable  service  by  giving  assistance  in 
the  establishment  of  a  supplementary  American  port 
at  the  French  naval  base  of  Toulon.  He  assigned 
docks,  storage,  and  transport  facilities  to  the  Amer- 
ican authorities,  aiding  them  with  his  wise  advice 
and  experience,  and  thus  assuring  the  rapid  devel- 
opment of  the  American  interests  at  this  port. 


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LACOMBE,  LOUIS  FREDERIC     .      .       Major 
Chief  of  Staff,   French  Section,   Supreme  War 
Council. 

LASSUS,  GEORGES  A.  ...  Commandant 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  Chief  of  the  First  Bureau,  Office  of 
the  French  Under-Secretary  of  State  for  Aero- 
nautics, he  rendered  services  of  especial  value  to 
the  American  Expeditionary  Forces.  Through 
his  energetic  efforts  the  American  balloon  companies 
in  France  were  at  all  times  supplied  with  the  equip- 
ment necessary  to  efficient  operation. 

LATTINIERE,  HENRI  BUCCAILLE  .  Captain 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  In  connection  with  the  supply  and  main- 
tenance of  automatic  arms  and  machine  guns  he 
rendered  service  of  inestimable  value  to  the  Amer- 
ican Expeditionary  Forces.  When  assigned  as  as- 
sistant to  the  chief  inspector  of  machine  guns  and 
small  arms,  American  Ordnance  Department,  he 
displayed  high  professional  attainments,  energy, 
and  untiring  devotion  to  duty,  co-operating  with  us 
most  loyally  at  all  times. 

LAVALLE,  PAUL  M.  P.  L.  .  Commandant 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  a  member  of  the  4th  French  Bureau, 
General  Staff,  he  showed  himself  at  all  times  willing 
to  help  the  American  Expeditionary  Forces.  To 
expedite  the  selection  of  sites  for  various  American 
transportation  projects,  he  traveled  extensively, 
making  a  personal  inspection.  His  wide  experience, 
tireless  energy,  and  loyal  co-operation  made  his 
services  of  inestimable  value. 

LAVAL,  EDOUARD  C.  .  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  a  member  of  the  4th  Bureau  of  French 
General  Headquarters,  he  was  closely  associated 
with  front-line  medical  tasks  in  the  American  Ex- 
peditionary Forces,  and  by  his  co-operation  aided 
us  in  procuring  hospital  facilities.  He  displayed 
good  judgment,  broad  experience,  and  unfailing 
courtesy,  rendering  service  of  inestimable  value 
in  the  proper  care  of  the  sick  and  wounded. 

LEBRUN,  LEONCE  MARIE     .     Major  General 

LE  GRAND,  A.  L Captain 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  chief  liaison  officer  with  the  American 
R.  R.  &  C.  Service,  he  rendered  most  valuable 
service  in  conducting  negotiations  between  the 
French  and  American  authorities  relative  to  the 
settlement  of  numerous  claims  and  in  making  of 
agreements  relative  to  the  occupancy  of  French 
Government  property  by  the  American  Expedition- 
ary Forces.  He  displayed  tact  and  zeal  at  all  times, 
working  unreservedly  for  the  good  of  the  allied 
cause. 

LEGRAND,  EMILE  EDMOND  .  .  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  In  command  of  the  15th  French  Region 
at  the  time  of  the  creation  of  Marseille  as  an  Amer- 
ican base  port,  he  gave  most  valuable  assistance 
and  advice  to  the  American  military  authorities, 
rendering  possible  the  rapid  organization  and  devel- 
opment of  the  American  base.  His  able  co-opera- 
tion assisted  greatly  in  putting  the  port  on  an  effi- 
cient basis  capable  of  supplying  the  needs  of  the 
troops  at  the  front. 

LEGRAND,  JACQUES  GASTON  .  Commandant 
F9r  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  executive  member  of  the  Artillery 
Section  of  the  French  Mission  at  American  Gen- 
eral Headquarters  during  the  entire  period  of  Am- 
erican activities  he  gave  himself  wholly  to  the  varied 


details  of  organization,  training,  and  equipment  of 
the  American  artillery.  His  services  were  of  great 
value  to  the  American  Expeditionary  Forces. 

LINARD,  LOUIS  ALBERT     .      .      .        Colonel 
Chief,  French  Mission,  American  General  Head- 
quarters. 

LORAIN Major 

Directeur  de  1'Exploitation  T616phonique  des 
P.  T.  T.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  dis- 
tinguished services.  He  procured  much-needed 
telephone  material  for  the  American  Expeditionary 
Forces  at  critical  times.  His  assistance  was 
indispensable  in  obtaining  leases  for  the  long  lines 
which  formed  the  basis  of  our  general  telephone 
and  telegraph  system.  Laboring  unremittingly 
in  our  behalf,  he  rendered  service  of  inestimable 
value. 

LOUCHEUR Major 

French  Minister  of  Armament.  For  exception- 
ally meritorious  and  distinguished  services.  He 
displayed  ability  of  high  order  in  the  performance 
of  his  important  duties.  In  his  relations  with  the 
American  authorities  he  was  tactful  and  zealous  in 
our  behalf,  going  far  beyond  the  bounds  of  his  du- 
ties to  render  valuable  service  and  assistance  to  the 
American  Expeditionary  Forces. 

MAISTRE,  PAUL  A.  M.     .      .       Major  General 
Commanding  the  group  of  Armies  of  the  Center. 

MAITRE,  ALPHONSE  ANTOINE  .  Colonel 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  chief  of  the  Artillery  Section,  French 
Mission,  during  the  entire  period  of  Ameri9an  ac- 
tivities, he  gave  himself  wholly  to  the  varied  de- 
tails of  the  organization,  training,  and  equipment 
of  the  American  artillery.  His  services  were  of 
inestimable  value  to  the  American  Expeditionary 
Forces. 

MANGIN,  CHARLES  MARIE  EMMANUEL 

Major  General 

Commanding  the  Tenth  Army. 

MARENCHES,  CHARLES  de     .      .         Captain 
Liaison  officer  between  the  commander  in  chief 
and  Marshals  Foch  and  Petain. 

MARGUERY,  de Admiral 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  French  naval  representative  at  the 
port  of  Nantes,  he  co-operated  at  all  times  with  the 
American  authorities,  showing  ability  of  the  highest 
order  and  tact  in  the  performance  of  his  duties.  He 
gave  us  the  greatest  possible  assistance  in  times  of 
emergency,  far  exceeding  the  bounds  of  his  duties 
to  render  important  services  to  the  American 
Expeditionary  Forces. 

MARZAC,  A.  J Commandant 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  In  command  of  the  Aerial  Gunnery 
School  at  Cazeaux  he  displayed  exceptional  zeal 
and  technical  knowledge,  combined  with  keen  in- 
terest in  the  training  of  American  students  detailed 
to  this  school.  He  enabled  them  to  secure  training 
which  rendered  them  markedly  efficient  at  the  front, 
thus  rendering  most  valuable  services  to  the  Amer- 
ican Expeditionary  Forces. 

MAUD'HUY,  de,  LOUIS  ERNEST     .      .      . 

Major  General 

MAURIER,  GEORGES  T.  P.  H.     .  Colonel 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  chief  of  the  4th  French  Bureau  of  the 
French  General  Staff  he  practically  controlled 
tranportation  from  the  coast  to  the  Army  zone. 


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HEROES  ALL 


He  rendered  the  American  Expeditionary  Forces 
service  of  great  worth,  assisting  us  most  ably  in 
handling  the  Army  supply  problem.  He  co-oper- 
ated always  most  fully  and  unselfishly  with  the 
American  authorities. 

MENARD,  VICTOR  R.  .  .  .  Commandant 
From  the  inception  of  the  American  Air  Service 
he  was  its  constant  and  reliable  adviser,  and  ren- 
dered most  important  services  in  its  training  and 
development.  He  personally  supervised  the  in- 
struction of  the  first  American  pursuit  squadrons. 
During  the  St.  Mihiel  attack  the  organization  which 
he  commanded  was  placed  at  our  disposition,  and  in 
his  personal  direction  of  his  group  during  the  battle 
he  showed  military  ability  of  a  high  order,  render- 
ing most  distinguished  service. 

MOINIER,  C.  E  .......         General 

Deceased.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services.  As  Governeur  Militaire  de 
Paris  he  constantly  rendered  services  of  the  great- 
est value  to  the  American  Expeditionary  Forces, 
in  whose  interests  he  proved  himself  zealous  and 
self-sacrificing.  Occupying  a  position  of  high  dis- 
tinction and  with  a  multitude  of  important  duties 
claiming  his  attention,  he  yet  found  time  to  aid  us 
with  his  wise  advice  and  extended  hearty  co-opera- 
tion to  the  American  military  authorities. 

MONDESIR,  de,  JEAN  F.  L.  P.  .  Major  General 

MONTAL,  de,  LEOPOLD  P.  ...  Major 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services  rendered  The  United  States  Army  while 
serving  as  the  liaison  officer  between  the  Embassy, 
the  High  Commission  of  France,  and  the  War  De- 
partment. 


MORDACQ,  JEAN  J.  H 


General 


For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  Chef  du  Cabinet  Militaire  du  Min- 
istre  de  la  Guerre,  he  at  all  times  accorded  most 
valuable  assistance  to  the  American  Expeditionary 
Forces.  In  the  discharge  of  his  exacting  duties 
he  co-operated  loyally  with  the  American  military 
authorities,  and  by  his  timely  advice  and  whole- 
hearted service  greatly  increased  thefefficiencyiof 
our  forces. 

MOREAU,  FREDERIC  P.  .  .  Vice  Admiral 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  He  rendered  most  valuable  assistance  to 
the  American  Expeditionary  Forces  in  the  solution 
of  difficult  problems  arising  in  Base  Section  No.  5 
at  Brest.  He  unified  the  energies  of  the  French 
and  American  authorities,  working  whole-heartedly 
in  the  interest  of  the  allied  cause. 

MORNET,  CHARLESIL.  D.  .  Contre^dmiral 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  In  command  of  the  French  marine  at 
Marseille  he  showed  rare  tact,  judgment,  and  en- 
ergy in  the  performance  of  his  varied  duties.  He 
gave  generously  and  untiringly  of  his  services  in 
furthering  the  interests  of  the  American  base, 
placing  every  facility  at  the  disposal  of  the  Amer- 
ican authorities. 

MORTIER,  PIERRE  FELIX  .  .  .  Major 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  medical  member  of  the  French  Mis- 
sion at  General  Headquarters,  American  Expedi- 
tionary Forces,  and  later  in  the  Medical  Section  of 
the  Central  Bureau  of  Franco-^American  Relations, 
he  labored  ceaselessly  and  with  conspicuous  suc- 
cess in  the  interests  of  the  sick  and  wounded.  He 
obtained  for  us  hospital  sites,  hospital  trains,  and 
ambulances  in  times  of  emergency. 


MOURIER Major 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  a  member  of  the  French  Government 
and  the  civilian  Chief  of  the  Medical  Department 
of  the  French  Army,  he  placed  all  available  re- 
sources of  his  great  department,  both  in  material 
and  personnel,  at  the  disposal  of  the  American  Ex- 
peditionary Forces.  His  advice  was  of  great  value, 
aiding  us  in  the  solution  of  many  problems,  and  he 
rendered  services  of  inestimable  value  in  assisting 
us  in  securing  proper  evacuation  and  hospitaliza- 
tion  for  the  sick  and  wounded. 

NAULIN,  STANISLAS     .  .    Major  General 


NEVEGANS,  PAUL  ELIE 


.    Captain 


Artillery,  French  Army.  For  exceptionally  meri- 
torious and  distinguished  service.  As  a  member  of 
the  French  Military  Mission  he  was  placed  on  duty 
with  the  Training  and  Instruction  Branch,  War 
Plans  Division  of  the  General  Staff.  His  brilliant 
mental  and  exceptional  professional  attainments, 
coupled  with  rare  tact  and  tireless  devotion  to 
duty,  caused  his  services  to  be  of  signal  worth  to 
the  United  States  Army. 

OLIVARI,  CHARLES  ....  Commandant 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  chief  of  the  French  Military  Mission 
with  the  88th  American  Division  he  worked  effi- 
ciently and  tirelessly,  both  in  the  training  area  and 
in  the  front  lines.  His  tactful  and  most  capable 
direction  of  the  efforts  of  the  French  officers  as- 
signed to  the  division  met  with  exceptionally  val- 
uable results.  He  rendered  efficient  and  valuable 
service  to  the  American  Expeditionary  Forces. 

PAGEZY,  JULES  EMILE    .    Lieutenant  Colonel 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 

services.    By  his  efforts  in  devising  and  developing 

the  French  system  of  fire  control  for  antiaircraft 

the  French  Officers'  Antiaircraft  Artillery  School 
at  Arnouville  les  Gonesse,  he  rendered  most  val- 
uable service  to  the  American  Expeditionary  Forces. 

PASSAGA,  FENELON  FRANCOIS  GERMAIN 
Major  General 


PAULINIER,  MARIE  J.  A. 


Major  General 


PAYOT,  CHARLES     .      .      .     Brigadier  General 

PENET,  HIPPOLYTE  ALPHONSE     .      .      . 

Major  General 

PETAIN,  H.  P.  B.  O.  J Marshal 

French  Army.  Commander-in-chief  of  the  Ar- 
mies of  the  North  and  Northwest.  The  Distin- 
guished Service  Medal  is  awarded  General  Petain 
as  an  expression  of  the  high  regard  of  the  people  of 
the  United  States  and  of  their  Army  for  the  dis- 
tinguished and  patriotic  service  that  he  has  ren- 
dered to  the  common  cause  in  which  he  has  been 
associated  on  the  battlefields  of  Europe. 

PETIT,  PAUL  ALBERT  JOSEPH  .  Captain 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  Attached  to  the  Medical  Section  of  the 
Central  Bureau  of  Franco-American  Relations  and 
later  at  G-4,  General  Headquarters,  American  Ex- 
peditionary Forces,  he  gave  whole-hearted  assisT 
tance  and  co-operation  at  all  times.  His  advice 
and  distinguished  ability  materially  aided  us  in  the 
prompt  evacuation  and  hospitalization  of  casual- 
ties. 

PONT,  FERNAND  A     ...      Major  General 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 

services.      He    served    with    marked    distinction 

throughout  the  war  and  in  positions  of  great  re- 


DISTINGUISHED  SERVICE  MEDAL 


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sponsibility  rendered  invaluable  service  to  the 
American  Expeditionary  Forces.  As  Deputy 
Chief  of  Staff  of  the  French  Army  "he  displayed 
brilliant  military  genius  and  was  at  all  times  ready 
to  afford  us  most  loyal  co-operation. 

PRESTAUT,  RENE  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  By  his  exceptional  enthusiasm,  good 
judgment,  and  untiring  energy  in  the  performance 
of  his  arduous  duties  as  instructor  at  the  American 
Army  Signal  schools  at  Langres,  he  proved  him- 
self of  great  value  in  the  instruction  of  the  Signal 
Corps  of  the  American  Expeditionary  Forces. 

RAGUENEAU,  CAMILLE  MARIE     .      . 

Major  General 

Formerly  chief,  French  Mission,  American 
General  Headquarters. 

REBOUL,  JACQUES  FREDERIC  .  Colonel 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  Chef  du  Bureau  General  Franco- 
American  de  1'Etat-Major  de  1'Armee  he  performed 
eminent  and  important  services  to  the  United 
States  Army  in  deciding  many  essential  questions 
in  our  relations  with  the  French.  That  he  acted 
with  exceptional  success  is  proven  by  the  cordial 
relations  which  were  at  all  times  maintained. 

REMOND,  LOUIS Colonel 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services  rendered  The  United  States  Army  while 
serving  as  Chief  of  the  French  Artillery  Mission  to 
the  United  States. 

REQUICHOT,  HENRY  L.  M.  J.  .  Major  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  commanding  general  of  the  9th 
French  Region,  in  which  were  located  American 
Headquarters,  Services  of  Supply,  he  showed  him- 
self uniformly  helpful,  giving  us  willing  assistance 
and  co-operation.  He  went  far  beyond  the  exacting 
duties  of  his  office  to  aid  the  American  Expedi- 
tionary Forces  in  securing  necessary  supplies. 

REQUIN,  EDOUARD  J.  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services  rendered  The  United  States  Army  while 
serving  as  the  personal  representative  of  Marshals 
Joffre  and  Foch  and  as  Special  Delegate  of  the 
French  General  Staff  to  the  United  States. 

ROUVRE,  PHILLIPPE  B.  de  .  Lieut.  Colonel 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  Commissaire  Regulateur  at  St. 
Dizier  he  laboreed  unceasingly  in  the  interests  of 
the  American  Expeditionary  Forces  during  the 
St.  Mihiel  and  Argonne  offensives.  Notwith- 
standing that  the  responsibility  of  supplying  two 
French  armies  rested  upon  him,  the  facilities  at 
his  command  were  put  unreservedly  at  our  service. 
Without  his  loyal  co-operation  the  supply  of  our 
combat  troops  would  have  been  most  complicated. 

ROUX,  PAUL  LOUIS  .  .  .  Commandant 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  He  organized  schools  for  ordnance  and 
artillery  mechanics  and  inspectors  in  the  American 
Field  Artillery  Training  Camp  at  Valdahon  and  in 
the  American  Ordnance  Training  Center  at  Is-sur- 
Tille.  In  the  training  of  officers  and  soldiers  of  our 
armies  he  showed  high  military  attainments  and 
achieved  distinguished  success. 

St.  QUENTIN,  MARIE  C.  de  .  Commandant 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  He  took  upon  his  own  shoulders  the  com- 
plete reorganization  of  the  French  Delivery  Services 
that  the  American  Air  Service  might  be  supplied  in 


a  time  of  great  need  with  airplanes,  motors,  and 
a  large  number  of  spare  parts.  His  foresight  was 
marked,  and  he  acted  at  all  times  with  keen  judg- 
ment and  energy  rendering  most  valuable  services 
to  the  American  Expeditionary  Forces. 

SAINTS-CLAIRE-DEVILLE,  C.  E.  .  Maj.  Gen. 
F9r  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  Inspector  General  of  Material  and 
Ammunition  for  the  French  Armies  he  placed  at 
our  disposal  at  all  times  the  results  of  his  wide  ex- 
perience and  the  facilities  under  his  control. 
He  rendered  most  valuable  service  to  the  American 
Expeditionary  Forces  in  connection  with  the  devel- 
opment of  the  American  ordnance  inspection  and 
maintenance  work. 

TARDIEU,  ANDRE 

High  Commissioner  of  the  French  Republic. 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  He  rendered  service  of  great  value  for 
the  American  Expeditionary  Forces  as  High  Com- 
missioner of  the  French  Republic.  Displaying  tact 
energy,  and  devotion  to  duties,  he  handled  difficult 
problems  with  unswerving  zeal  for  the  good  of  the 
American  Army. 

THOMAS,  JOSEPH  C.  A.  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  director  of  organization  at  the 
Saumur  Artillery  School,  he  rendered  services  of 
inestimable  value  to  the  American  artillery.  By 
his  energy,  enthusiasm,  and  devotion,  he  lightened 
the  task  involved  in  the  training  of  young  officers 
for  the  greatly  expanded  artillery  establishment 
needed  for  the  American  Army. 

TINARDON Commandant 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  a  member  of  the  4th  Bureau  of  the 
General  Staff  of  the  French  Army  he  rendered 
invaluable  service  to  the  American  Expeditionary 
Forces  in  connection  with  the  selection  of  suitable 
sites  for  depots  and  hospitals.  He  gave  us  his  time 
willingly,  although  his  duties  were  pressing,  aiding 
us  most  ably  in  the  development  of  plans,  and  fre- 
quently furnishing  us  with  labor  and  construction 
material  in  time  of  emergency. 

TONGAS Colonel 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  Directeur  du  Service  Telegraphique 
de  2eme  Ligne,  he  labored  most  zealously  and  effi- 
ciently in  our  interests  at  French  general  headquar- 
ters. He  willingly  offered  wise  counsel  and  un- 
failing support  in  our  applications  for  service  and 
material. 

VANDENBERG,  CHARLES  ALEXIS     .      . 

Major  General 

VERLEY,  EDOUARD Captain 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  liaison  officer  with  the  Troop  Move- 
ment Bureau  at  G-4,  General  Headquarters, 
American  Expeditionary  Forces,  he  solved  many 
difficult  transportation  problems  incident  to  ac- 
tive operations.  No  task  proved  too  large  or  too 
small  for  him  to  accept,  and  he  accomplished  with 
distinction  and  unfailing  courtesy  his  many  duties, 
rendering  services  of  great  value  to  us. 

VIDAL,  PAUL General 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  In  command  of  the  7th  French  Region 
he  was  tireless  in  his  devotion  to  our  interests  and  to 
the  success  of  our  varied  projects  in  the  region  of 
which  he  had  charge.  His  relations  with  the  Amer- 
ican military  authorities  were  always  cordial  and 
helpful.  He  always  evinced  personal  interest  in  our 
plans  and  aided  us  materially  by  his  sound  advice. 


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HEROES  ALL 


VIGNAL,  PAUL     .      .      .  Brigadier  General 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services  rendered  the  United  States  Army  while 
serving  as  Military  Attach^  to  the  French  Embassy 
and  Chief  of  French  Military  Missions  to  the 
United  States. 

VINEL,  LOUIS  ACHILLE  .  .  .  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  Quartermaster  General  of  the  French 
Army  he  showed  ability  of  the  highest  order  in 
handling  his  important  duties  and  co-operated 
most  loyally  with  the  American  military  authorities. 
In  a  position  of  great  responsibility,  he  made  special 
effort  to  aid  the  American  Expeditionary  Forces. 

WEYGAND,  MAXIME      .      . 

Chief  of  staff  to  Marshal  Foch. 

WIRBEL,  HENRI 


Major  General        jjjjj 


Commanding  Twenty-first  Region. 


Major  General 


GARDNER,  FULTON  Q.  C.     .      .      .       Colonel 
General    Staff.      For    exceptionally    meritorious 
and  conspicuous  service  as  Secretary  of  the  General 
Staff. 

GASKILL,  CHARLES  S.  Lieutenant  Colonel 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  In  charge  of  the  locomotive  and  car-repair 
shops  at  Nevers  he  carried  out  the  installation  and 
operation  of  this  plant,  exhibiting  rare  executive 
ability  and  engineering  qualifications  of  the  highest 
order. 

GIBBS,  ELBERT  ALLAN  ....  Colonel 
Engineer  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  services.  He  served  with  dis- 
tinction as  chief  of  the  General  Construction  Section 
in  the  office  of  the  Director  of  Construction  and  For- 
estry. Charged  with  the  supervision  of  important 
engineering  construction  projects,  he  gave  proof  of 
high  professional  attainments  and  keen  foresight, 
rendering  invaluable  services  to  the  American  Ex- 
peditionary Forces. 

GIBBS,  GEORGE  S.  .  .  Brigadier  General 
Signal  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services.  As  assistant  to  the  chief 
signal  officer,  American  Expeditionary  Forces,  much 
of  the  efficiency  of  the  Signal  Service  in  the  zone  of 
advance  was  due  to  his  splendid  ability  and  to  his 
skill  in  the  handling  of  the  tactical  and  technical 
operations  of  the  Signal  Corps  organizations  at- 
tached to  the  service  at  the  front. 

GIRL,  CHRISTIAN 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  conspicuous 
service  rendered  in  the  organization  and  operation 
of  the  Production  and  Engineering  Division  of  the 
Motor  Transport  Corps. 

GLASSFORD,  PELHAM  D.  .  Brigadier  General 
Field  Artillery.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  services.  He  served  creditably 
at  the  Saumur  Artillery  School,  at  the  First  Corps 
Artillery  School,  and  as  commander  of  a  regiment  of 
field  artillery  during  the  Chateau-Thierry  campaign. 
Subsequently,  upon  being  promoted  to  the  grade  of 
brigadier  general,  he  displayed  high  military  attain- 
ment and  unceasing  energy  as  commander  of  the 
51st  Field  Artillery  Brigade,  rendering  invaluable 
services  to  the  American  Expeditionary  Forces. 

CLEAVES,  SAMUEL  R Colonel 

Cavalry.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  dis- 
tinguished services.  As  G-3  of  the  42d  Division  he 
displayed  military  attainment  of  a  high  order,  being 
constant  in  devotion  to  his  exacting  duties.  In  the 
operations  section,  General  Headquarters,  American 
Expeditionary  Forces,  he  handled  all  questions  aris- 


ing in  that  section  pertaining  to  the  arrival,  location, 
and  issuance  of  orders  for  movements  of  units  in  the 
American  Expeditionary  Forces.  In  the  solution  of 
the  perplexing  problems  which  arose  he  brought  to 
his  task  a  high  faculty  for  organization,  coupled  with 
sound  judgment  and  a  comprehensive  grasp  of 
service  conditions. 

GLENNAN,  JAMES  D.  .  Brigadier  General 
Medical  Corps.  F9r  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  services.  In  charge  of  the  hospi- 
talization  division  in  the  office  of  the  chief  surgeon, 
he  directed  the  establishment,  equipment,  and  oper- 
ation, as  well  as  the  evacuation  service,  of  all  the 
American  hospitals  in  France.  By  his  keen  fore- 
sight, untiring  energy,  and  administrative  ability  he 
solved  the  numerous  problems  which  confronted 
him,  rendering  services  of  the  highest  value  to  the 
American  Expeditionary  Forces. 


GODSON,  WILLIAM  F.  H.         ...     Colonel 
Cavalry.      For  especially   meritorious  and   dis- 
tinguished service  while  serving  as  Military  Attache 
at  Berne,  Switzerland. 

GOETHALS,  GEORGE  W.  .  Major  General 
Retired.  For  especially  meritorious  and  con- 
spicuous service  in  reorganizing  the  Quartermaster 
Department  and  in  organizing  and  administering  the 
Division  of  Purchase,  Storage  and  Traffic  during  the 


GOLDTHWAIT,  JOE  E Colonel 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  a  member  of  the  Medical  Corps  he  has, 
by  his  unusual  foresight  and  organizing  ability,  made 
it  possible  to  reclaim  for  duty  thousands  of  men  suf- 
fering from  physical  defects.  He  has  thereby  mate- 
rially conserved  for  combat  service  a  great  number 
of  men  who  would  have  been  lost  to  the  service. 

GORDON,  WALTER  H.  .  .  Major  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  brigade  commander  of  the  10th  Infan- 
try Brigade,  he  showed  great  energy  and  zeal  in  the 
conduct  of  his  brigade  during  the  major  part  of  its 
maneuvers.  Later,  as  division  commander  of  the 
6th  Division,  by  his  painstaking  efforts,  he  brought 
his  division  to  a  marked  state  of  efficiency,  rendering 
services  of  great  value  to  the  American  Expedi- 
tionary Forces. 

GORGAS,  WILLIAM  C.  .  .  Major  General 
Retired.  For  especially  meritorious  and  conspic- 
uous service  as  Surgeon  General  of  the  Army  in  or- 
ganizing and  administering  the  Medical  Department 
during  the  war. 

GORRELL,  EDGAR  S Colonel 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  He  rendered  most  excellent  service  as  a 
member  of  the  United  States  Aeronautical  Com- 
mission charged  with  the  selection  of  types  of  Euro- 
pean aeronautical  material  to  be  manufactured  in 
the  United  States,  and  as  the  representative  of  the 
Air  Service  with  the  General  Staff,  American  Expedi- 
tionary Forces.  In  the  performance  of  his  many 
important  tasks  he  displayed  good  judgment,  great 
energy,  and  showed  that  he  possessed  ability  of  a 
high  order,  which  have  been  of  invaluable  service  to 
the  Government. 

GRAHAM,  JAMES  HIRAM  .  .  .  Colonel 
Engineer  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  services.  In  charge  of  all  the 
engineer  depots  in  France  for  more  than  six  months 
during  the  initial  period  of  our  entry  into  the  war,  he 
performed  his  exacting  duties  with  rare  professional 
ability  and  unflagging  zeal.  Later,  as  supervisor  of 


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railroad  and  dock  construction  in  the  office  of  the 
chief  engineer,  he  rendered  services  of  great  value 
in  connection  with  development  of  dock  facilities 
for  the  American  Expeditionary  Forces. 

GRANT,  ULYSSES  S.,  3d Colonel 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
service.  As  secretary  of  the  American  Section, 
Supreme  War  Council,  he  was  entrusted  with  the 
important  duty  of  co-ordinating  the  work  of  the 
Joint  Secretariat  of  the  Supreme  War  council  and  of 
the  Joint  Secretariat  of  the  Military  Representatives 
of  the  Supreme  War  C9uncil,  and  as  a  member  of  the 
War  Prisoners'  Commission,  Berne,  Switzerland,  he 
has  rendered  conspicuous  service  to  the  Government. 

GRANT.  WALTER  S Colonel 

General  Staff.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services.  As  deputy  chief  of  staff  of 
the  First  Army,  by  his  high  professional  attainments 
and  ability  he  rendered  valuable  assistance  in  the 
staff  work  preparatory  to  and  during  the  St.  Mihiel 
and  Argonne-Meuse  offensives.  As  chief  of  staff  of 
theFirst  Corps,  he  displayed  the  same  tact,  zeal,  and 
energy  which  marked  the  previous  character  of  his 
services. 

GRAVES,  ERNEST Colonel 

Engineer  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  services.  He  was  charged  with 
the  constuction  of  the  Gievres  storage  depot  and 
later  was  appointed  Engineer  officer  of  the  Inter- 
mediate Section,  Services  of  Supply,  where  he  was 
placed  in  charge  of  all  construction  projects  west  of 
Bourges.  As  Engineer  officer  of  Base  Section  No.2 
and  of  the  Advance  Section,  S.  O.  S.,  he  performed 
the  duties  with  which  he  was  entrusted  in  a  con- 
spicuously meritorious  manner.  In  the  many  re- 
sponsible capacities  in  which  he  was  employed  the 
performance  of  his  duty  was  characterized  by 
sound  judgment  and  unit  ring  zeal. 

GRAVES,  WILLIAM  S.  .  .  Major  General 
For  especially  meritorious  and  conspicuous 
service  as  an  executive  assistant  to  the  Chief  of 
Staff  and  as  commanding  general  of  the  American 
Expeditionary  Forces  in  Siberia. 

GRAY,  QUINN  Colonel 

Coast  Artillery  Corps.  For  exceptionally  merito- 
rious and  distinguished  services.  As  an  instructor 
at  the  Army  General  Staff  College,  he  displayed  high 
military  attainments  and  unfailing  energy,  perform- 
ing services  of  the  greatest  value  with  the  instruc- 
tion and  training  of  officers  for  general  staff  duty. 

GREELY,  JOHNN Colonel 

Field  Artillery.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  services.  As  a  member  of  the 
Operations  Section  of  the  General  Staff,  1st  Divi- 
sion, and  later  as  chief  of  that  section,  he  showed 
sound  judgment  in  the  tactical  operations  before 
Cantigny,  Soissons,  and  St.  Mihiel.  As  Chief  of 
staff  of  the  1st  Division,  he  was  a  material  factor  in 
the  success  of  the  operations  against  the  enemy  in 
the  Argonne-Meuse  offensive,  where  he  demon- 
strated ability  of  a  high  order. 

GREEN,  FREDERICK  W.      Lieutenant  Colonel 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  superintendent  of  the  Port  of  Brest  he 
organized  the  task  expeditiously  and  with  great 
ability.  Without  previous  organization  or  suffi- 
cient personnel  to  aid  him,  and  confronted  by  many 
serious  obstacles ,  he,  by  sheer  force  of  will,  support- 
ed by  untiring  energy,  undertook  a  new  work  and 
created  the  organization  which  was  competent  to 
unload  the  largest  ships  in  a  surprisingly  short 
period  of  time.  His  service  was  most  valuable  to  the 
American  Expeditionary  Forces. 


GRISCOM,  LLOYD  C.  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  He  served  with  marked  ability  as  adju- 
tant of  the  77th  Division  during  the  early  days  of 
its  organization  and  training.  As  special  represen- 
tative of  the  commander  in  chief  with  the  Minister  of 
War  of  Great  Britain,  he  fulfilled  with  great  distinc- 
tion and  credit  the  duties  of  an  office  requiring  abil- 
ity, tact,  and  address. 

GRISSINGER,  JAY  W Colonel 

Medical  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  services.  As  division  surgeon 
of  the  42d  Division,  and  later  as  chief  surgeon  of  the 
1st  Army  Corps  during  its  operations  on  the  Marne 
and  in  the  St.  Mihiel  and  Meuse-Argpnne  offensives, 
he  displayed  qualities  of  leadership,  high  professional 
attainments  and  rate  judgment  in  energetically 
directing  the  work  of  the  sanitary  units  under  his 
control  in  providing  front-line  hospitalization  and 
evacuation  facilities  for  our  sick  and  wounded  in  the 
field. 

GRUBER,  EDMUND  L Colone 

Field  Artillery.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  conspicuous  service.  He  displayed  exceptional 
ability  in  planning  the  organization  of  Field  Artillery 
Brigade  Firing  Centers;  in  April,  1918,  established 
such  a  center  as  Fort  Sill,  and  during  the  remainder 
of  the  war  displayed  rare  judgment  and  high  pro- 
fessional attainments  in  the  administration  of  this 
center. 

GRUNERT,  GEORGE  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
F9r  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  With  remarkable  skill,  constantly  dis- 
playing zeal  and  high  military  attainments,  he  per- 
formed his  exacting  duties  as  assistant  chief  of  staff, 
G-l,  of  the  1st  Corps,  during  the  successive  oper- 
ations at  Chateau-Thierry,  on  the  Ourcq  and  Vesle, 
and  in  the  St.  Mihiel  and  Argonne-Meuse  offensives. 
By  his  untiring  and  painstaking  efforts  and  un- 
usual ability  he  performed  the  most  difficult  tasks, 
rendering  services  of  great  value  to  the  Govern- 
ment. 

GUNBY,  FRANK  M Colonel 

Quartermaster  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meri- 
itorious  and  distinguished  service  as  an  officer  in 
charge  of  the  Engineering  Branch  of  the  Construc- 
tion Division  of  the  Army.  The  success  of  the  en- 
gineering features  of  the  Army  building  program  is 
in  large  measure  due  to  Col.  Gunby's  genius  f9r  or- 
ganization, his  ability  to  judge  men  and  inspire  in 
them  a  determination  to  succeed.  The  services  he 
rendered  are  of  signal  worth. 


GREAT  BRITAIN 

ATKINSON,  C.  F.     .      .  t  .      .      .      . 
Instructor.     Army  Intelligence  School. 


Major 


AULD,  S.  J.  M.     .      .      .  Lieutenant  Colonel 

Royal  Berkshire  Regiment.  For  exceptionally 
meritorious  and  distinguished  services  rendered  the 
United  States  Army  while  serving  as  Liaison  Officer 
between  the  British  and  American  Chemical  War- 
fare Services. 

BEADON,  R.  H.     .        Brevet  Lieutenant  Colonel 
R.  A.  S.  C.,  British  section,  Supreme  War  Council. 

BIRCH,  Sir  J.  F.  N Major  General 

K.  S.  M.  G.,  C.  B.,  Chief  of  Artillery,  British  Ex- 
peditionary Forces. 


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HEROES  ALL 


BIRDWOOD,  Sir  WILLIAM  RIDDELL   General 
K.  C.  B.,  K.  C.  S.  I.,  K.  C.  M.  G.,  C.  I.  E.,  D.  S. 
O.,  A.  D.  C.,  commanding  Fifth  Army. 

BLAKE,  D.  V.  G Major 

Commanding  officer,  Third  Squadron,  Australian 
Flying  Corps. 

BOND,  F.  G Major  General 

C.  B.,  C.  M.  G.,  Director  of  Quarterings. 

BOWLBY,  SIR  ANTHONY       .       Major  General 
Medical  Corps,  British  Army. 

BOYCE,  C.  G Major 

Attached  as  staff  officer,  Units  of  Royal  Field 
Artillery,  serving  with  Second  United  States  Army 
Corps. 

BRIDGES,  GEORGE  TOM  MOLESWORTH      . 

Lieutenant  General 

C.  B.,  C.  M.  G.,  D.  S.  O.,  British  Army.  For  ex- 
ceptionally meritorious  and  distinguished  services 
rendered  the  United  States  Army  while  serving  as 
the  military  representative  of  the  British  Mission  to 
the  United  States  (April,  1917),  and  later  (1918)  as 
Chief  of  British  Military  Missions  to  the  United 
States. 


BURTCHAELL,  C.  H. 


Lieutenant  General 


C.  B.,  C.  M.  G.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  services.  As  director  general  of 
Medical  Service,  British  Expeditionary  Forces,  he 
displayed  untiring  zeal,  eminent  talents,  and  broad 
experience  in  providing  adequate  hospitalization 
and  evacuation  facilities  for  the  sick  and  wounded 
of  the  American  troops  serving  with  the  British 
Armies.  His  individual  efforts  counted  largely  in 
enabling  the  American  Medical  Service  to  function 
efficiently. 

BUSH,  W.  A Captain 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  At  the  request  of  the  American  Expedition- 
ary Forces  he  was  detailed  as  instructor  in  gas  de- 
fense, and  rendered  services  of  extraordinary  merit 
at  the  school  at  Hanlon  Field.  Largely  as  the  result 
of  his  energy,  skill,  and  exact  knowledge  the  school 
accomplished  a  most  important  mission,  providing 
a  course  of  instruction  which,  when  put  in  practice 
in  the  field,  prevented  many  casualties. 


BUTLER,  Sir  R.  H.  K. 


Major  General 


K.  C.  M.  G.,  C.  B.,  commanding  Third  Army 
Corps,  British  Expeditionary  Forces. 

BYNG,    Honorable   Sir  JULIAN   HEDWORTH 

GEORGE General 

K.  C.  B.,  K.  C.  M.  G.,  M.  V.  O.,  commanding 
Third  Army. 

CAMPBELL,  R.B Colonel 

Deputy  Inspector  of  Bayonet  and  Physical  Train- 
ing, British  Expeditionary  Forces. 

CARTER,  BONHAM  C.  .  Brigadier  General 
D.  S.  O.,  B.  G.  G.  S.  For  exceptionally  merito- 
rious and  distinguished  services.  As  general 
officer  in  charge  of  training  at  British  general  head- 
quarters during  the  period  the  2d  American  Corps 
was  in  the  British  Expeditonary  Forces,  he  rendered 
exceptional  service  to  the  United  States  Army.  His 
knowledge  of  training  methods  was  extensive,  and 
with  loyal  co-operation  he  gave  us  the  benefit  of  his 
experience. 

CARTER,  EVAN     ....         Major  General 
Director  General,  Forage  and  Supplies,  British 
Expeditionary  Forces. 


CA VAN,  THE  EARL  OF,    .    Lieutenant  General 
Commanding  general,  Tenth  Army  in  Italy. 

CHURCHILL,  HON.  WINSTON     .... 

British  Minister  of  Munitions.  For  exceptionally 
meritorious  and  distinguished  services.  He  rendered 
the  allied  cause  service  of  inestimable  value.  As 
British  Minister  of  Munitions,  he  was  confronted 
with  a  task  of  great  magnitude.  With  ability  of  a 
high  order,  energy,  and  marked  devotion  to  duty,  he 
handled  with  great  success  the  trying  problems  with 
which  he  was  constantly  confronted.  In  the  perform- 
ance of  his  great  task  he  rendered  valuable  service  to 
the  American  Expeditionary  Forces. 

CLARKE,  Sir  TRAVERSE  E.     .     Major  General 
K.   C.   M.   G.,   C.   B.,   Quartermaster  General, 
British  Expeditionary  Forces. 

COWANS,  Sir  JOHN  S General 

G.  C.  M.  G.,  K.  C.  B.,  M.  V.  O.,  Quartermaster 
General  to  the  Forces. 

CRAVEN,  FRANCIS  W.  .  .  .  Lieutenant 
British  Navy.  Commanding  His  Majesty's  des- 
troyer Mounsey.  For  rescuing  seven  officers  and 
313  men  of  the  American  forces  at  sea  on  October 
16,  1918. 

CUNNINGHAM,  THOMAS  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
Instructor.    Army  Staff  College. 

CURRIE,  Sir  ARTHUR  W.      Lieutenant  General 
K.  C.  B.,  K.  C.  M.  G.,  commanding  Canadian 
Corps. 

CURRY,  P.  A Major 

British  Army.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
conspicuous  service  as  Director  of  Transports  for  the 
British  Ministry  of  Shipping  at  the  port  of  New 
York  during  the  movement  of  troops  overseas. 

DAVIDSON,  G.  .  .  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  He  extended  whole-hearted  co-operation 
to  our  supply  procurement  agencies,  rendering  very 
valuable  services  to  the  American  Expeditionary 
Forces.  By  his  efforts  and  devotion  to  the  Amer- 
ican interests,  great  quantities  of  necessary  supplies 
were  made  available  for  our  troops. 

DAVIDSON,  Sir  J.  H.     .      .       .     Major  General 
K.  C.  M.  G.,  C.  B.,  D.  S.  O.,  General  Staff,  Oper- 
ations, British  Expeditionary  Forces. 

DELANO-OSBORNE,  O.  H.    .   Brigadier  General 
C.  M.  G.,  Director  of  Movements,  Transportation. 

ELLES,  H.  J Major  General 

Commanding  Tanks  Corps. 

FORD,  REGINALD     ....   Major  General 

C.  B.,  C.  M.  G.,  D.  S.  O.,  British  representative, 
Military  Board  of  Allied  Supply. 

FOULKES,  C.  A Brigadier  General 

Director  British  Chemical  Warfare  Service. 

FOWKE,  Sir  G.  H.     .      .      .     Lieutenant  General 
K.  C.  B.,  K.  C.  M.  G.,  Adjutant  General,  British 
Expeditionary  Forces. 

FURSE,  Sir  WILLIAM     .         Lieutenant  General 
K.  C.  B.,  D.  S.  O.,  Master  General  of  the  Ordnance 

GILES,  E.  D Lieutenant  Colonel 

D.  S.  O.,  General  Staff,  British  Army,  for  excep- 
tionally meritorious  and  conspicuous  service.  As  ad- 


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459 


visor  to  the  Training  and  Instruction  Branch,  War 
Plans  Division,  he  rendered  invaluable  assistance 
in  making  possible  the  inception  and  successful  con- 
duct of  war-time  instruction  at  the  Army  War  Col- 
lege. 

GLYNN,  R.  G Major 

Instructor,  Army  Staff  College. 

GOODWIN,  Sir  T.  H.  J.  C.      Lieutenant  General 
K.  C.  B.,  C.  M.  G.,  D.  S.  O.,  R.  A.  M.  C.    For 

exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished  services. 
As  Surgeon  General  of  the  British  Army,  he  placed 
at  the  disposal  of  the  American  divisions  servingwith 
the  British  forces  all  the  evacuation  and  hospitali- 
zatipn  facilities  at  his  command.  His  eminent  skill, 
ability,  and  broad  experience  enabled  him  to  extend 
most  useful  co-operation. 

GUTHRIE,  Sir  CONNOP  T.  R 

K.  B.  E.,  British  Ministry  of  Shipping.  For  ex- 
ceptionally meritorious  and  distinguished  service. 
As  a  member  of  the  Shipping  Control  Committee 
his  services  in  connection  with  negotiations  for 
British  tonnage  in  the  interchange  of  tonnage  by 
the  War  Department  and  the  British  Government 
have  been  conspicuous. 


HAIG,  Sir  DOUGLAS 


Field  Marshal 


K.  T.,  C.  D.,  K.  C.  I.  E.,  G.  C.  V.  O.,  A.  D.  C., 

Commander-in-chief  of  the  British  Armies  inFrance. 
The  Distinguished  Service  Medal  is  awarded  Field 
Marshal  Haig  as  an  expression  of  the  high  regard  of 
the  people  of  the  United  States  and  of  their  Armies 
for  the  distinguished  and  patriotic  service  which  he 
has  rendered  to  the  common  cause  in  which  he  has 
been  associated  on  the  battlefields  of  Europe. 

HARINGTON,  Sir  CHARLES  H.   Major  General 
K.  C.  B.,  D.  S.  O.,  Deputy  Chief  of  the  Imperial 
General  Staff. 


HEADLAM,  JOHN  E.  W. 


Major  General 


C.  B.,  D.  S.  O.,  British  Army.  For  exceptionally 
meritorious  and  distinguished  services  rendered  the 
United  States  Army  while  serving  as  chief  of  the 
British  Artillery  Mission  to  the  United  States. 

HOLLAND,  H.  W.     .      .      .     Lieutenant  Colonel 
British  Censorship  and  Publicity  Section. 

HORNE,  Sir  HENRY  SINCLAIR     .      .      . 

Lieutenant  General 

K.  C.  B.,  K.  C.  M.  G.,  commanding  First  Army. 

HUTCHINSON,  R Major  General 

C.  B.,  D.  S.  O.,  Director  of  Organization. 

JACOBS,  Sir  C.  W.     .      .      .    Lieutenant  General 
K.  C.  B.,  commanding  Second  Army  Corps. 

JONES,  SIR  ROBERT     .      .  Major  General 

Medical  Corps,  British  Army. 

KNAPP,  K.  K Brigadier  General 

C.  M.  G.,  R.  A.,  G.  O.,  R.  A.,  British  Army.  For 
exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished  services. 
In  command  of  the  British  artillery  supporting  the 
2d  American  Corps  during  the  operations  from 
September  27,  1918,  to  October  21,  1918,  he  proved 
of  invaluable  assistance  to  our  Infantry.  He  showed 
himself  an  indefatigable  worker,  a  brilliant  tactician, 
and  a  loyal  friend. 

LAWRENCE.Hon.  Sir  HERBERT  ALEXANDER 

Lieutenant  General 

K.  C.  B.,  Chief  of  Staff. 


LIDBURY,  C.  A Major 

Attached  Second  United  States  Army  Corps. 

MACDONOUGH,  Sir  GEORGE  M.  W.     .      . 

Lieutenant  General 

K.  C.  M.  G.,  C.  B.,  Adjutant  General  to  the 
Forces. 


MCLACHLAN,  JAMES  D. 


Major  General 


C.  B.,  D.  S.  O.,  British  Army,  Military  Attach^, 
British  Embassy,  Washington.  For  exceptionally 
meritorious  and  distinguished  services  rendered  the 
United  States  Army  while  serving  as  Military 
Attache  to  the  British  Embassy,  Washington. 

MCNAMEE,  J.  T Captain 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  instructor  with  the  1st  Gas  Regiment 
he  worked  unceasingly  in  developing  aggressive 
forms  of  gas  attack.  He  was  tireless  in  his  devotion 
to  duty,  showing  particularly  valuable  ability  in  per- 
sonally supervising  the  liaison  and  conduct  of  the 
gas  operations  in  the  Meuse-Argonne  drive. 

MAUD,  HARRY Colonel 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  He  gave  most  valuable  assistance  to  the 
American  Expeditionary  Forces  in  the  procurement 
of  necessary  supplies  for  our  troops.  He  rendered 
tactful  and  most  willing  service,  affording  whole- 
hearted co-operation  in  his  important  duties. 

MAY,  R.  S Brevet  Colonel 

Temporary  Major  General.  C.  M.  G.,  D.  S.  O., 
Fus.,  Deputy  Quartermaster  General,  British  Ex- 
peditionary Forces. 

MILNER,  LORD 

Former  British  Minister  of  War.  For  exception- 
ally meritorious  and  distinguished  services.  As 
British  Minister  of  War  he  displayed  military  attain- 
ments of  a  high  order,  achieving  a  brilliant  success. 
Untiring  in  devotion  to  his  important  duties,  he  was 
aggressive  and  capable,  rendering  service  of  inestim- 
able value  to  the  American  Expeditionary  Forces 
and  the  allied  cause. 

MONASH,  Sir  J.     .      .      .       Lieutenant  General 
K.  C.  M.  G.,  K.  C.  B.,  V.  D.,  A.  E.  F.,  command- 
ing Australian  Army  Corps. 

NASH,  Sir  PHILIP  ARTHUR  MANLY     .      . 

Major  General 

K.  C.  F.  B.,  C.  B.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  services.  The  service  he  rendered 
the  American  Expeditionary  Forces  as  Inspector 
General  of  Transportation  for  the  British  Army  and 
as  a  member  of  the  Interallied  Transportation  Coun- 
cil was  of  the  greatest  value.  He  lent  every  possible 
assistance  to  the  American  military  authorities, 
giving  us  sound  advice  and  important  information. 

NEEDHAM,  H     .      .      .      .     Lieutenant  Colonel 
Instructor,  Army  Staff  College. 

OVERTON,  G.  C.  R.     .      .       Lieutenant  Colonel 
Liaison  officer,  American  Rest  Camp,  Winchester, 
England. 

PAKENHAM,  H.  ARTHUR  Lieutenant  Colonel 
C.  M.  G.,  General  Staff.  For  exceptionally  mer- 
itorious and  distinguished  services  rendered  the 
United  States  Army  while  serving  as  the  Liaison 
officer  between  the  British  and  American  Military 
Intelligence  Services. 

PARSONS,  Sir  HAROLD  D.  E.       Major  General 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 

services.     As  director  of  equipment  and  ordnance 


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stores  of  the  British  Expeditionary  Forces,  he  was 
able  to  render  assistance  of  the  greatest  value  to  the 
American  Expeditionary  Forces.  He  aided  us  most 
markedly  in  the  procurement  of  artillery  material 
and  ammunition  from  British  sources,  at  all  times 
giving  loyal  co-operation. 

PEAL,  B.  R Lieutenant  Colonel 

In  charge  British  Aviation  Office  at  Paris. 

PLAYFAIR,  P.  H.  L.     .      .      Lieutenant  Colonel 
Commanding   officer,    Thirteenth   Wing,    Royal 
Air  Forces. 

PLUMER,  Sir  HERBERT  CHARLES  ONSLOW 

General 

G.  C.  B.,  G.  C.  M.  G.,  G.  C.  V.  O.,  A.  D.  C., 

commanding  Second  Army. 

RADCLIFFE,  P.  P.  deB.     .      .       Major  General 
C.  B.,  D.  S.  O.,  Director  of  Military  Operations. 

RAWLINSON,  Sir  HENRY     .      .      .        General 
Bart.,  G.  C.  V.  O.,  K.  C.  B.,  K.  C  .M.  G.,  com- 
manding Fourth  Army. 

RENNISON Major 

Instructor,  Army  School  of  the  Line. 

ROBERTSON,  Sir  WILLIAM  R.     .      .    General 
G.  C.  B.,  K.  C.  V.  O.,  D.  S.  O.,  A.  D.  C.,  Com- 
mander in  Chief,  Great  Britain. 


Lieutenant  General 


RUQUOY,  L.  H.     .      .      . 
Commanding  Third  Corps. 


SACKVILLE-WEST,  C.  J.     .      .     Major  General 
Permanent     British     Military     Representative 
Supreme  War  Council. 

SALMOND,  JOHN  MAITLAND  .  Major  General 
C.  M.  G.,  C.  V.  O.,  D.  S.  O.  As  general  officer 
commanding  the  British  Royal  Air  Force  in  the 
field,  he  distinguished  himself  by  the  exceptionally 
valuable  services  he  performed.  He  aided  and  fur- 
thered the  training  of  the  units  of  the  United  States 
Air  Service  attached  to  his  command.  He  organ- 
ized the  training  in  the  field  of  squadrons,  pilots, 
ground  officers,  and  mechanics  of  the  American 
Air  Service,  rendering  us  most  valuable  assistance 
at  all  times. 

SARGENT,  HARRY  N.  .  .  Brigadier  General 
C.  B.,  D.  S.  O.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  services.  As  chief  of  the  British 
Military  Mission,  Headquarters,  Services  of  Supply 
he  provided  for  prompt  and  satisfactory  procure- 
ment of  enormous  amounts  of  supplies  from  Eng- 
land, thereby  contributing  greatly  to  the  successes 
achieved  by  the  American  Expeditionary  Forces. 

STUDD,  H.  W Brigadier  General 

Chief  of  Staff,  British  Section,  Supreme  War 
Council. 

THORNTON,  Sir  HENRY  WORTH  .  . 

Major  General 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  Paris  representative  of  the  director 
general  of  movements  and  railways  in  London 
he  rendered  the  greatest  assistance  to  the  American 
Expeditionary  Forces  in  the  procurement  of  hos- 
pital trains  and  supplies.  He  furnished  us  with 
information  which  proved  most  important  in  the 
development  of  the  American  Transportation 
Corps. 


THWAITES,  WILLIAM     .      .        Major  General 
C.  B.,  Director  of  Military  Intelligence. 

TRENCHARD,  Sir  HUGH  MONTAGUE  . 

Major  General 

K.  C.  B.,  D.  S.  O.,  Chief  of  Air  Staff. 

TROTTER,  G.  F.  .  .  .  Brigadier  General 
C.  B.,  C.  M.  G.,  D.  S.  O.,  M.  V.  O.,  British  Army. 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services  rendered  the  United  States  Army  while 
serving  as  Chief  of  the  British  Military  (or  Ad- 
visory) Mission  to  the  United  States. 

WAGSTAFF,  C.  M.     .     Brevet  Lieutenant  Col. 
(Temporary  Brigadier  General),  C.  M.  G.,  C.  I. 
E.,    D.    S.    O.,    chief,   British    Mission,   American 
General  Headquarters. 

WATTS,  Sir  H.  E Major  General 

(Temporary  Lieutenant  General),  K.  C.  B.,  C. 
M.  B.,  commanding  Nineteenth  Army  Corps, 
British  Expeditionary  Forces. 

WEIR,  LORD  .  British  Secretary  of  the  Air 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  In  the  performance  of  his  important 
duties  he  displayed  great  energy  and  ability  of  a 
high  order.  He  handled  difficult  situations  with 
tact  and  aggressiveness,  achieving  brilliant  results. 
At  all  times  he  was  zealous  to  the  best  interests  of 
the  American  Expeditionary  Forces. 

WEIR,  Sir  ANDREW 

.  .  British  Surveyor  General  of  Supplies 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  He  displayed  ability  of  a  high  order, 
untiring  devotion  to  duty,  and  zeal  in  the  perform- 
ance of  his  exacting  duties.  At  all  times  he  worked 
with  singleness  of  purpose  for  the  good  of  the  allied 
cause,  rendering  service  of  exceptional  value  to  the 
American  Expeditionary  Forces. 


WILSON,  Sir  HENRY  HUGHES 


General 


G.  C.  B.,  D.  S:  O.,  Chief  of  the  Imperial  General 
Staff. 


HAAN,  WILLIAM  G. 


Major  General 


For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  This  officer,  in  command  of  the  Thirty- 
second  Division,  took  a  prominent  part  in  the  Ar- 
gonne-Meuse  offensive  and  in  the  brilliant  and  suc- 
cessful attack  against  the  Cote  Dame  Marie,  cover- 
ing several  days,  which  deprived  the  enemy  of  the 
key  point  of  the  position.  His  clear  conception  of 
the  tactical  situations  involved  showed  him  to  be  a 
military  leader  of  superior  order. 

HAGOOD,  JOHNSON  .  .  Brigadier  General 
F9r  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  Chief  of  Staff  of  the  Services  of  Supply 
of  the  American  Expeditionary  Forces  in  France 
his  ability  for  organization,  his  energy,  and  his 
sound  judgment  were  factors  in  the  efficiency  of  this 
important  branch.  By  his  marked  zeal  and  ag- 
gressiveness he  greatly  added  to  the  successful 
administrations  of  the  Services  of  Supply. 

.         Lieutenant  Colonel 


exceptionally     meritorious 
ndere 


HALL,  ELBERT  J. 

Air     Service.       For 

and  conspicuous  service  rendered  in  the  designing 
of  the  Liberty  engine  and  subsequently  in  the 
adapting  of  the  Le  Rhone  engine  to  the  American 
methods  of  production  and  also  in  pushing  to  com- 
pletion the  American  adaptation  of  the  De  Havi- 
land  plane. 


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HALLORAN,  PAUL  S Colonel 

Medical  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  services.  He  served  with  great 
credit  as  division  surgeon  of  the  90th  Division  from 
the  date  of  its  organization  throughout  its  service 
in  the  field,  displaying  sound  judgment,  marked 
professional  skill,  and  untiring  energy.  By  enforc- 
ing effective  sanitary  measures  he  maintained  the 
combat  strength  of  his  division,  and  by  his  able 
direction  of  the  medical  services  he  was  largely  re- 
sponsible for  the  proper  care  of  the  sick  and  wounded. 

HAMBLETON,  T.  EDWARD  .  .  .  Colonel 
Adjutant  General's  Department.  For  exception- 
ally meritorious  and  distinguished  services.  He 
displayed  unusual  skill  and  untiring  zeal  in  organ- 
izing and  administering  the  Statistical  Division 
of  The  Adjutant  General's  Office.  With  no  pre- 
cedent to  guide  or  assist  him,  he  showed  marked 
initiative  in  this  most  difficult  task,  creating  a 
wonderful  record  of  achievement,  which  is  a  tribute 
to  his  ability  and  clear-sightedness,  amid  a  maze  of 
details.  Self-sacrificing  in  his  devotion  to  duty,  he 
achieved  excellent  results  in  all  his  endeavors. 

BANNER,  JOHN  W.  .  Colonel  Medical  Corps 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  commanding  officer  of  Evacuation 
Hospital  No.  1  he  displayed  high  professional  at- 
tainments and  loyal  devotion  to  duty.  Subse- 
quently, as  chief  surgeon,  4th  Army  Corps,  by  his 
able  supervision  of  the  medical  and  sanitary  units 
under  his  direction  he  rendered  invaluable  services 
in  connection  with  the  care  of  many  sick  and 
wounded. 

HANNUM,  WARREN  T Colonel 

Engineer  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
distinguished  services.  As  a  member  of  the  Train- 
ing Section,  General  Staff,  he  efficiently  supervised 
the  technical  and  tactical  training  of  engineer,  gas, 
and  tank  troops,  and  the  operation  of  the  schools 
for  those  services.  In  the  performance  of  his  mani- 
fold duties  he  displayed  military  attainments  of  a 
high  order,  rendering  services  of  importance  to  the 
American  Expeditionary  Forces. 

HARBORD,  JAMES  G.  .  .  .  Major  General 
For  his  most  exceptional  services  as  chief  of  staff 
of  the  American  Expeditionary  Forces,  and  later 
as  commanding  general,  Services  of  Supply,  in 
both  of  which  important  positions  his  great  con- 
structive ability  and  professional  attainments  have 
played  an  important  part  in  the  success  obtained 
by  our  armies.  Commanded  Marine  Brigade  of 
Second  Division,  Belleau  Wood,  and  later  ably 
commanded  Second  Division  during  attack  on 
Soissons,  France,  July  18,  1918. 

HARJES,  HENRY  H.  .  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  chief  liaison  officer  of  the  American 
Expeditionary  Forces  he  rendered  most  valuable 
and  important  service  in  establishing  and  main- 
taining cordial  relations  between  the  French  and 
American  authorities.  His  efforts  materially  fur- 
thered that  deep  feeling  of  understanding  which 
marks  the  association  of  the  Allied  Armies. 

HARMON,  KENNETH  B.  Lieutenant  Colonel 
Ordnance  Department.  For 'exceptionally  meri- 
torious and  distinguished  services.  With  except- 
ionally sound  judgment  and  marked  initiative  he 
displayed  a  wide  comprehension  of  existing  con- 
ditions, solving  perplexing  problems  connected  with 
the  establishment  and  operation  of  the  storage 
system  of  the  Ordnance  Department  of  the  Amer- 
ican Expeditionary  Forces.  He  opened  first  a  base, 
then  an  intermediate  depot,  and  later  an  advance 
depot,  accomplishing  these  tasks  in  spite  of  numer- 


ous obstacles.  At  all  times  showing  tireless  energy 
he  worked  to  insure  an  adequate  supply  of  ordnance 
material  for  the  troops  at  the  front. 

HARRELL,  WILLIAM  F Colonel 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  He  served  through  all  operations  of  the 
1st  Division  in  this  war,  and  at  all  timco  was  con- 
spicuous for  his  courage,  judgment,  and  leadership. 
As  battalion  and  regimental  commander,  he  distin- 
guished himself  by  his  exceptionally  energetic  and 
efficient  command  of  his  units.  During  the  rapid 
advance  of  the  1st  Division  upon  Sedan  he  carried 
out  a  most  difficult  mission  of  the  Division  in  that 
he  successfully  covered  its  right  flank  in  a  night 
inarch  of  about  20  kilometers,  across  broken  country 
in  the  face  of  the  enemy.  Herein  he  exhibited  the 
qualities  of  a  most  able  commander. 

HARRIES,  GEORGE  H.  .  .  Brigadier  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  commanding  general  of  Base  Section 
No.  5,  he  successfully  directed  the  manifold  activi- 
ties at  the  port  of  Brest  during  the  time  when  troop 
arrivals  were  at  their  maximum.  He  overcame 
seemingly  insurmountable  obstacles  in  coordinating 
and  organizing  his  important  task.  Subsequently, 
upon  being  sent  on  a  special  mission  to  Berlin  in 
connection  with  the  repatriation  of  allied  prisoners 
of  war,  he  displayed  commendable  tact  and  energy. 

HARRIS,  CHARLES  T.  Jr Colonel 

Ordnance  Department.  For  exceptionally  meri- 
torious and  conspicuous  service  as  Chief  of  the 
American  Mission  of  Powder  and  Explosive  Manu- 
facturers which  visited  England,  Later,  as  Chief  of 
the  Powder  and  Explosive  Section  of  the  Engineering 
Division  of  the  Office  of  the  Chief  of  Ordnance,  he 
applied  foreign  methods  of  manufacture  to  United 
States  industry  so  successfully  that  not  only  were 
the  needs  of  the  United  States  fully  met,  but  a  con- 
siderable surplus  of  these  materials  was  rendered 
available  for  the  co-belligerents  against  Germany. 

HARRIS,  PETER  C.  .  .  .  Major  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  conspicuous 
service.  During  his  service  in  the  Adjutant  General's 
Department,  his  zeal,  energy  and  judgment  have 
been  made  manifest  by  the  reforms  accomplished  in 
record  keeping  systems  in  the  War  Department  and 
in  the  Army. 

HART,  WILLIAM  H Colonel 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  While  serving  as  quartermaster,  Base 
Section  No.l,  by  his  thorough  knowledge  of  methods 
and  standards  of  supplying  troops,  his  resource- 
fulness, and  comprehensive  study  of  the  innumerable 
details  of  the  largest  and  most  important  supply 
bases  in  France,  he  executed  the  important  duties 
with  which  he  was  entrusted  in  a  highly  satisfactory 
and  especially  efficient  manner. 

HARTMAN,  EDWARD  T Colonel 

Infantry.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services.  He  organized  the  357th 
Infantry  and  commanded  it  with  extraordinary 
ability  during  its  training  period  and  throughout 
its  active  operations.  To  his  energy,  zeal  and  high 
qualities  of  leadership  were  largely  due  the  consist- 
ently high  standards  of  efficiency  maintained  in  his, 
regiment  and  the  successes  which  it  achieved  in  the 
St.  Mihiel  and  Meuse-Argonne  offensives. 

HARTS,  WILLIAM  W.  .  .  Brigadier  General 
Engineers.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services.  In  command  of  the  impor- 
tant district  of  Paris,  by  his  painstaking  efforts  and 
able  directorship  he  maintained  a  high  standard  of 
discipline  and  efficiency  among  his  large  command. 
By  his  tact  and  keen  perception  he  handled  numerous 


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diplomatic  affairs  with  great  satisfaction,  rendering 
services  of  a  superior  value  to  the  American  Ex- 
peditionary Forces. 

HARTSHORN,  EDWIN  S Colonel 

General  Staff  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meritori- 
ous and  conspicuous  service.  As  chief  of  the  co- 
ordination section,  office  of  the  executive  assistant 
to  the  chief  of  staff,  his  energy,  judgment,  and  fore- 
sight have  been  of  exceptional  value  to  the  War  De- 
partment and  to  the  Army. 

HASE,  WILLIAM  F Colonel 

For  especially  meritorious  and  conspicuous  serv- 
ice as  senior  assistant  to  the  Chief  of  Coast  Artillery 
in  the  preparation  and  execution  of  plans  for  the 
effective  accomplishment  of  the  duties  assigned  to 
the  Coast  Artillery  Corps  in  the  operations  in  France. 

HASKELL,  WILLIAM  N Colonel 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  He  exhibited  devotion,  skill,  and  untiring 
energy  as  chief  of  the  operations  Section,  4th  Corps, 
during  its  organization  in  the  St.  Mihiel  offensive. 
As  chief  of  the  Operations  Section,  2d  Army,  he  ren- 
dered exceptionally  meritorious  service  during  the 
organization  of  that  Army  in  the  operations  north  of 
Toul,  October  and  November,  1918. 

HAY,  WILLIAM  H.  .  .  .  Major  General 
Cavalry.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  dis- 
tinguished services.  As  commander  of  the  184th 
Infantry  Brigade  he  showed  efficient  leadership. 
Promoted  to  major  generalship  in  the  early  part  of 
October,  1918,  he  took  command  of  the  28th  Division 
and  by  his  marked  ability  and  great  energy  he  con- 
tributed to  the  successes  attained  by  the  division 
during  the  time  in  which  he  was  in  command.  He 
rendered  services  of  a  high  character  to  the  Amer- 
ican Expeditionary  Forces. 

HAYWARD,  WILLIAM Colonel 

Infantry.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services.  As  commander  of  a  regiment 
that  was  detached  from  the  American  Expeditionary 
Forces  and  served  continuously  with  a  French  divi- 
sion, he  was  charged  with  particularly  responsible 
and  exacting  duties,  in  the  performance  of  which  he 
at  all  times  displayed  commendable  tact,  personal 
bravery,  and  military  leadership  of  a  high  order. 

HEGEMAN,  HARRY  A Colonel 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  With  technical  skill  and  great  energy  he 
organized  a  large  force  of  trained  workmen  for  the 
repair  of  motor  transports.  He  restored  to  service  a 
great  mass  of  accumulated  dead  transportation  of  all 
kinds  and  types,  and  kept  in  operation  much  trans- 
portation by  timely  repair.  By  his  untiring  efforts 
the  motor  transportation  was  maintained  at  such 
a  standard  as  to  become  an  important  factor  in  the 
successes  achieved  by  the  American  troops. 

HEINTZELMAN,  STUART  .  Brigadier  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  He  organized  the  headquarters  of  the 
Fourth  Army  Corps  and  later,  as  chief  of  staff  of 
this  corps,  directed  with  great  success,  the  staff 
of  this  organization  prior  to  and  during  the  St. 
Mihiel  offensive.  As  chief  of  staff  of  the  Second 
Army,  he  had  a  prominent  part  in  organizing  it  as 
a  fighting  unit.  His  tact,  energy,  and  military 
ability  were  important  elements  in  the  success  of 
this  command. 

HELMICK,  ELI  A.  .      .      .     Major  General 

Infantry.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  dis- 
tinguished services.  As  commanding  general,  Base 
Section  No.  5,  he  has  displayed  brilliant  adminis- 
trative ability  in  successfully  directing  the  manifold 
activities  under  his  supervision.  By  his  energy  in 


expediting  the  completion  of  the  various  engineer- 
ing projects  necessitated  by  the  enlargement  of 
Pontanezen  Camp  and  the  development  of  Brest  as 
a  foremost  embarkation  camp,  he  has  rendered  in- 
valuable services  to  the  Americaa  Expeditionary 
Forces. 


HERR,  JOHNK Colonel 

Chief  of  Staff,  30th  Division.  For  exceptionally 
meritorious  and  distinguished  services.  He  showed 
marked  ability  as  chief  of  staff  of  the  30th  Divi^n 
in  the  capture  of  Voormezeele  and  Lock  Eight  in 
the  Ypres  section  in  Belgium  in  September,  1918, 
and  in  the  breaking  of  the  Hindenburg  line  at 
Bellicourt,  France,  and  the  operations  against  the 
Selle  River  and  the  Sambre  Canal,  September  29- 
October  20,  1918.  By  his  energy,  zeal  and  persis- 
tent efforts,  coupled  with  sound  tactical  judgment, 
he  materially  contributed  to  the  success  of  the 
operations. 

HERSEY,  MARK  L.  .  .  .  Major  General 
Infantry.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  dis- 
tinguished services.  As  a  brigade  commander  during 
the  later  part  of  the  Mouse- Argonne  operation  he 
exhibited  qualities  of  excellent  leadership  and  sound 
j  udgment.  His  brigade  attacked  and  penetrated  the 
strong  enemy  position  of  Bois  des  Loges  and  wrested 
this  strong  point  from  the  enemy.  The  success  of 
his  brigade  in  this  engagement  was  in  a  large  measure 
due  to  his  able  leadership.  Later  he  commanded 
with  distinction  the  4th  Division  during  its  opera- 
tions in  the  occupied  territory. 


HILGARD,  MILOSH  R Colonel 

Quartermaster  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meri- 
torious and  distinguished  services.  He  organized 
the  operations  of  the  Quartermaster  Corps  at  the 
important  bases  of  St.  Nazaire  and  Bordeaux,  and 
later  established  and  operated  the  first  American 
regulating  station,  through  which  he  successfully 
supplied  a  great  number  of  American  troops  serving 
in  the  zone  of  the  Armies  and  operating  at  the  front. 
The  successful  operation  of  this  great  station  was 
due  directly  to  his  painstaking  efforts,  his  zeal,  and 
great  energy. 

HINDS,  ERNEST  ....  Major  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services  as  chief  of  Artillery,  First  Army  Corps; 
Commanding  General,  Army  Artillery,  of  the  First 
American  Army ;  and  as  Chief  of  Artillery,  American 
Expeditionary  Forces.  He  perfected  and  success- 
fully directed  the  organization  and  training  of  the 
Artillery  of  the  American  Army  in  France. 

HINES,  FRANK  T.     .      .          Brigadier  General 
For  especially  meritorious  and  conspicuous  service 
as  Chief  of  Embarkation  in  organizing  and  admin- 
istering the  Embarkation  Service  during  the  war. 

HINES,  JOHN  L Major  General 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services  as  regimental,  brigade,  division,  and  corps 
commander.  He  displayed  marked  ability  in  each 
of  the  important  duties  with  which  he  was  entrusted 
and  exhibited  in  the  operations  near  Montididier 
and  Soissons  and  in  the  St.  Mihiel  and  Argonne- 
Meuse  offensives  his  high  attainments  as  a  soldier 
and  a  Commander. 

HITT,  PARKER Colonel 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  By  his  sound  judgemnt  and  untiring 
efforts  he  assisted  in  perfecting  the  satisfactory  or- 
ganization of  the  Signal  Corps  of  the  American  Ex- 
peditionary Forces,  and  he  displayed  conspicuous 
merit  in  his  capacity  as  signal  officer  of  the  1st 
American  Army. 


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HODGES,  GEORGE 

Deceased.  For  especially  meritorious  and  con- 
spicuous service  as  manager  of  the  troop  movement 
section  of  the  Division  of  Operations  of  the  United 
States  Railroad  Administration.  Mr  Hodges  ar- 
ranged all  the  details  of  the  movement  of  troops 
from  local  draft  boards  to  mobilization  camps,  be- 
tween camps,  or  from  mobilization  camps  to  the 
ports  of  embarkation  for  shipment  overseas.  Troops 
in  large  numbers  were  moved  on  short  notice,  and 
he  was  responsible  for  the  successful  co-ordination 
and  carrying  out  of  these  movements. 

HOFFMAN,  GEORGE  M.  .  .  .  Colonel 
Engineers.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services.  As  chief  engineer  of  the 
First  Corps,  by  his  great  energy  and  marked  tech- 
nical ability  he  built  up  a  strongly  efficient  organ- 
ization, which  made  itself  felt  in  all  operations  of  the 
First  Corps,  and  in  a  great  measure  contributed 
to  the  successes  achieved  during  the  active  opera- 
tions of  the  First  Corps  at  St.  Mihiel  and  in  the  Ar- 
gonne. 

HOLBROOK,  LUCIUS  R.  .  Brigadier  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  commander  of  the  7th  Field  Artillery 
and  the  1st  Field  Artillery  Brigade  he,  with  great 
distinction,  directed  the  artillery  support  of  the  1st 
Division  in  the  attacks  on  Cantigny  and  the 
Sqissons  salient.  His  careful  judgment  and  high 
military  attainments  were  shown  in  the  accuracy 
and  timeliness  of  the  fire  from  the  batteries  under 
his  direction,  which,  despite  the  difficulties  involved, 
contributed  materially  to  the  success  of  the  opera- 
tions. 

HOLBOOK,  WILLARD  A.  .  Major  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
service  as  commanding  general,  Southern  Depart- 
ment, where  his  firmness  and  tact  in  handling  a 
threatened  situation  on  the  Mexican  border  ma- 
terially improved  the  conditions  between  the  United 
States  and  Mexico. 


HOLMAN,  JESSE  R. 


Colonel 


For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  In  charge  of  general  construction  in  the 
vicinity  of  Bordeaux  he  displayed  unusual  judgment 
and  great  executive  ability  in  the  performance  of 
the  many  duties  assigned  to  him.  In  addition,  he 
rendered  valuable  service  and  advice  to  the  other 
departments  of  Base  Section  No.  2  regarding  con- 
struction. 

HOPKINS,  JAY  P Colonel 

Coast  Artillery  Corps.  For  exceptionaUy  meri- 
torious and  distinguished  services.  As  Chief  of  the 
Antiaircraft  Artillery  Service  in  the  American  Ex- 
peditionary Forces,  he  performed  arduous  tasks 
with  distinction,  at  all  times  being  ceaseless  in  devo- 
tion to  his  important  duties.  Displaying  marked 
scientific  attainments,  he  handled  perplexing  prob- 
lems, with  which  the  service  was  continually  con- 
fronted, with  sound  judgment,  untiring  energy,  and 
a  wide  comprehension  of  the  needs  to  be  supplied 
and  the  facilities  available. 

HOWARD,  DEANE  C Colonel 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  conspicuous 
service.  In  organizing  and  administering  the 
Division  of  Sanitation  and  the  sanitary  inspection 
service  of  the  Office  of  the  Surgeon  General  of  the 
Army  he  contributed  greatly  to  the  efficiency  of  the 
military  service. 

HOWE,  THORNDIKE  D Colonel 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  chief  of  the  Postal  Express  Service  he 
organized  and  administered  with  marked  ability  the 
Postal  Service  of  the  American  Expeditionary 


Forces.  He  displayed  great  breadth  of  vision  and 
untiring  zeal  in  overcoming  the  many  obstacles  that 
were  encountered  in  the  organization  of  the  service 
of  handling  mail  for  our  troops  in  Europe. 

HOWELL,  WILLEY Colonel 

Judge  Advocate  General's  Department,  For 
exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished  services. 
As  assistant  chief  of  staff,  G-2,  of  the  1st  Army  he 
organized  and  directed  the  operations  of  this  sec- 
tion during  the  entire  operations  of  the  1st  Army. 
The  results  achieved  by  him  during  the  St.  Mihiel 
and  Meuse-Argonne  operations  had  a  noted  in- 
fluence on  the  successes  gained  by  the  1st  Army  and 
showed  him  to  be  an  officer  of  sound  judgment  and 
marked  ability. 

HOWZE,  ROBERT  L.     .      .  Major  General 

Cavalry-  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services.  Aas  commander  of  the  3d 
Division  on  its  march  to  the  Rhine  annd  during  the 
occupation  of  the  enemy  territory  he  proved  him- 
self energetic  and  capable,  exhibiting  superb  qual- 
ities of  leadership.  He  maintained  an  unusually 
high  standard  of  efficiency  in  his  unit,  rendering 
eminently  conspicuous  services  as  a  division  com- 
mander. 

HUGHES,  JOHN  C Captain 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  aide-de-camp  to  the  commander  in 
chief,  American  Expeditionary  Forces,  he  performed 
duties  of  an  exacting  nature  with  peculiar  tact, 
ability  and  untiring  energy  proving  himself  sound 
in  judgment  and  indefatigable  in  all  tasks  assigned 
to  him.  At  all  times  he  served  with  distinction, 
rendering  exceptional  service. 

HUGHES,  JOHN  H Colonel 

Infantry.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services.  As  a  member  of  the  Inspec- 
tor General's  Department  at  the  headquarters, 
Services  of  Supply,  for  an  extended  period  of  time, 
by  his  unflagging  energy,  sound  judgment,  and 
tact,  he  handled  with  conspicuous  ability  many 
difficult  problems  which  constantly  arose  in  the 
execution  of  his  important  office.  He  rendered 
services  of  signal  worth  to  the  American  Ex- 
peditionary Forces. 

HUGHES,  WILLIAM  N.  Jr.  ...  Colonel 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  While  he  was  serving  as  G-3  and  as  chief 
of  staff,  of  the  42d  Division,  his  efforts  had  an  impor- 
tant bearing  on  the  successes  gained  by  the  division 
in  the  Baccarat  sector,  at  the  Second  Battle  of  the 
Marne,  the  operations  near  Chalons,  Chateau- 
Thierry,  the  St.  Mihiel  salient,  and  along  the  Meuse. 
His  splendid  judgment  and  tactical  ability  were  of 
the  greatest  value  and  demonstrated  military 
knowledge  of  a  high  order. 


HULL,  JOHN  A Colonel 

Judge  Advocate  General's  Department,  For 
exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished  serv- 
ices. As  judge  advocate  of  the  Service  of  Supplies, 
he  most  creditably  handled  the  questions  brought 
before  him.  His  sound  legal  training,  his  complete 
knowledge  of  military  administration,  and  his  clear 
conception  of  the  new  and  difficult  problems  in- 
volved made  his  services  of  most  exceptional  value. 

HUMPHREYS,  GILBERT  EDWIN  .  Colonel 
Formerly  colonel,  Corps  of  Engineers.  For  es- 
pecially meritorious  and  conspicu9us  service  while 
in  charge  of  the  building  and  organizing  of  the  engi- 
neer depot  at  Norfolk,  Va.,  and  later  as  Director  of 
Storage,  Purchase,  Storage  and  Traffic  Division, 
General  Staff. 


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HUNT,  CHARLES  A Colonel 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  He  commanded  first  a  battalion  of  the 
18th  Infantry  and  later  the  regiment,  He  con- 
ducted his  unit  in  every  action  with  marked  ability 
and  skillful  leadership,  showing  the  finest  qualities 
of  a  good  judgment,  courage,  and  devotion  to  duty. 

HUNT,  ORA  E Brigadier  General 

Infantry.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  dis- 
tinguished services.  As  commander  of  the  6th  In- 
fantry Brigade  during  the  greater  part  of  its  active 
operations  he  achieved  notable  success,  demon- 
strating high  qualities  of  leadership.  Through  his 
exceptional  tactical  ability  his  brigade  was  enabled 
to  overcome  desperate  hostile  resistance  during  its 
participation  in  the  Meuse-Argonne  offensive.  By 
his  efforts  he  has  contributed  materially  to  the 
brilliant  success  of  his  brigade  in  that  important 
operation. 

HURLEY,  EDWARD  N 

Chairman  of  the  United  States  Shipping  Board. 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  With  tireless  energy,  he  surmounted  ex- 
treme difficulties  and  increased  trans-Atlantic 
tonnage  to  an  extent  to  allow  of  a  steady  shipment, 
both  of  troops  and  necessary  supplies.  Unselfish 
in  devotion  to  duty,  sound  in  judgment,  quick  to  act, 
he  rendered  a  service  to  the  world. 

HUTCHESON,  GROTE  .  .  Major  General 
For  especially  meritorious  and  conspicuous  serv- 
ice in  the  administration  of  the  port  of  embarkation, 
Newport  News,  Va.,  in  connection  with  the  ship- 
ment of  troops  overseas. 

BUTTON,  PAUL  C Colonel 

Medical  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  services.  As  chief  surgeon  of  the 
Paris  group  from  June  2  to  July  26,  1918,  during 
which  period  by  bis  good  judgment  and  untiring 
energy  he  provided  a  hospitalization  and  evacuation 
system  that  insured  prompt  and  excellent  care  and 
treatment  of  the  wounded,  he  furnished  the  means 
of  saving  many  lives  and  provided  comfort  for  the 
wounded,  thereby  greatly  adding  to  the  morale  of 
the  combatant  troops  of  both  the  American  and  the 
French  engaged  in  the  Second  Battle  of  the  Marne. 

HUTTON,  JR.,  WILLIAM  H.  H.  .  .  Colonel 
Air  Service.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services.  As  chief  of  Personnel  Ser- 
vice and  later  assistant  chief  of  the  Supply  Section, 
Air  Service,  he  was  charged  with  duties  of  a  varied 
and  difficult  nature.  He  constantly  displayed 
marked  zeal  and  sound  judgment  in  the  solution  of 
the  important  problems  of  supply  and  transp9rta- 
tion  of  the  Air  Service,  rendering  services  of  ines- 
timable value  to  the  American  Expeditionary 
Forces. 

IRELAND,  MERRITTE  W.  .  Major  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  chief  surgeon  of  the  American  Expedi- 
tionary Forces  he  supervised  and  perfected  the 
organization  of  the  medical  department  in  France; 
and  to  his  excellent  judgment,  untiring  efforts,  and 
high  professional  attainments  are  largely  due  the 
splendid  efficiency  with  which  the  sick  and  wounded 
of  the  American  Army  have  been  cared  for. 


ITALY 

ALLEGRETTI,  LORENZO  .      .      .     Major 

Commanding  officer,   A["Jiti  Assault  Battalion. 

AOSTA,  His  ROYAL  Highness  Dukelof,     .      . 
Commanding  the  Third JArmy. 


BADOGLIO,  PIETRO     .      .    Lieutenant  General 
Sub-Chief  of  Staff. 

BONGIOVANNI,  LUIGI  .  .  Major  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  In  command  of  the  Italian  air  forces 
durng  the  time  American  pilots  attached  to  Italian 
squadrons  were  on  active  duty  at  the  Italian  front, 
he  exercised  great  ability,  tact,  and  energy  in  his 
direction  of  the  work  of  our  officers.  At  all  times  he 
showed  the  highest  military  attainments,  and  his 
enthusiasm  was  an  example  to  all.  He  rendered  a 
most  valuable  service  in  his  prosecution  of  operations 
against  the  enemy. 

BUSINELLI,  UGO Colone 

Chief   of  Staff,    Italian   Section,   Supreme  War 
Council,  April  27,  1918,  to  Feburary  11,  1919. 

CAMPIGLIONE,  di  COUNT  E.  L.  .  Captain 
Royal  Italian  Army.  For  exceptionally  meri- 
torious and  distinguished  services  rendered  The 
United  States  Army  while  serving  as  the  Liaison 
Officer  between  the  Embassy,  the  High  Commission 
of  Italy,  and  the  War  Department. 

CAVALLERO,  UGO General 

Permanent     Italian     Military     Representative, 
Supreme  War  Council. 

De  ANGELIS,  CIRO     .      .      .        Major  General 
Commanding     Thirty-first     Infantry     Division, 
Third  Italian  Army. 

DIAZ,  ARMANDO  .  .  Lieutenant  General 
Chief  of  Staff,  Royal  Italian  Army.  The  Distin- 
guished Service  Medal  is  awarded  General  Diaz  as 
an  expression  of  the  high  regard  of  the  people  of  the 
United  States  and  of  their  Army  for  the  distinguished 
and  patriotic  service  which  he  has  rendered  to  the 
common  cause  in  which  he  has  been  associated 
on  the  battlefields  of  Europe. 

GUGLIELMOTTI,  EMILIO  .  Major  General 
Royal  Italian  Army.  For  exceptionally  meri- 
torious and  distinguished  services  rendered  the 
United  States  Army  while  serving  as  Military 
Attach^  to  the  Royal  Italian  Embassy,  Washington. 

GUIDONI,  ALESSANDRO  ....  Major 
F9r  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  the  Italian  technical  delegate  to  the 
Interallied  Aviation  Committee,  he  displayed  un- 
usual technical  knowledge  and  perfect  understanding 
of  the  various  problems  incident  to  aviation.  He 
was  most  helpful  in  giving  the  American  Air  Service 
the  benefit  of  his  wide  experience,  and  rendered  most 
valuable  assistance  in  solving  technical  problems 
with  which  we  were  often  confronted. 

LEVI,  CAESAR  GIULIO  ....  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  the  representative  of  the  Italian  Govern- 
ment on  the  Interallied  Transportation  Council,  he 
aided  in  the  solution  of  difficult  transportation 
problems,  involving  shipment  of  supplies  from  and 
to  Italy.  He  proved  an  able  executive  and  demon- 
strated the  possession  of  broad  vision  and  sound 
judgment. 

MERRONE,  ERRICO     .      .  Major  General 

Italian  representative.  Military  Board  of  Allied 
Supply . 

MOLTENI,  FILIPPO Major 

Chief  of  Paris  Section,  Italian  Foreign  Military 
Aeronautical  Mission. 


DISTINGUISHED  SERVICE  MEDAL 


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PAOLINI,  GIUSEPPE     .         Lieutenant  General 
Commanding    Eleventh     Army     Corps,     Third 
Italian  Army. 

PERELLI,  IPPOLITE     .      .      Brigadier  General 
Chief,  Italian  Mission.  American  General  Head- 
quarters. 

RAGIONI,  RODOLFO Colonel 

Italian  military  delegate  for  British  and  American 
troops. 

RICALDONI,  OTTAVIO  ....  Colonel 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  He  furnished  us  with  scientific  and  techni- 
cal information  needed  in  the  development  of  Amer- 
ican Air  Service  in  America,  France,  and  in  Italy. 
At  all  times  he  showed  himself  zealous  in  our  behalf, 
going  far  beyond  the  bounds  of  his  important  duties 
to  render  us  invaluable  services.  His  judgment  was 
sound,  his  advice  helpful,  his  loyalty  whole-hearted. 

ROBILANT,  MARIO  NICOLIS  di     .      .      . 

Lieutenant  General 

Permanent  Italian  Military  Representative, 
Supreme  War  Council,  April  27,  1918,  to  Feburary 
11,  1919. 

RYMONINO,  ALDO Colonel 

Chief  of  group  of  allied  missions  in  Italy. 

SCIPIONI,  SCIPIONE     .      .  Major  General 

Third  Chief  of  Staff. 


TONI,  RENZO 


Lieutenant  Colonel 


Chief  of  Staff,    Italian   Section,    Supreme  War 
Council. 


JACKSON,  THOMAS  H Colonel 

Engineer  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  services.  As  a  member  of  the 
Division  of  Construction  and  Forestry  he  displayed 
untiring  energy  and  marked  ability  in  the  perform- 
ance of  his  duties.  His  stupendous  task  was  fraught 
with  numerous  difficulties,  which  he  overcame  with 
noteworthy  success,  rendering  services  of  signal 
worth  to  the  American  Expeditionary  Forces. 

JADWIN,  EDGAR  .  .  .  Brigadier  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  commanding  officer  of  the  15th  En- 
gineers, he  inaugurated  the  important  project  at 
Gievres.  Later,  in  charge  of  the  Division  of  Con- 
struction and  Forestry,  he  brought  to  this  important 
task  a  splendidly  trained  mind  and  exceptionally 
high  skill.  His  breadth  of  vision  and  sound  judg- 
ment influenced  greatly  the  successful  completion 
of  vast  construction  projects  undertaken  by  the 
American  Expeditionary  Forces. 

JERVEY,  HENRY  ....  Major  General 
For  especially  meritorious  and  conspicuous  service 
as  Director  of  Operations,  General  Staff,  and  as 
Assistant  to  the  Chief  of  Staff  in  preparing  and  ex- 
ecuting the  plans  involving  the  mobilization  of 
personnel  during  the  war. 

JERVEY,  JAMES  P Colonel 

Engineer  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  services.  As  commanding  officer 
of  the  304th  Engineers,  he  performed  his  exacting 
dutis  with  signal  ability.  His  high  technical  skill 
and  unflagging  energy  were  largely  responsible  for 
keeping  the  roads  in  condition  for  the  transportation 
of  artillery  and  large  quantities  of  supplies  during 
the  attack  on  Montraucon  and  Nantillois  in  the 
latter  part  of  September.  By  his  great  efforts  he 
proved  a  potent  factor  in  the  successes  achieved 
during  these  operations. 


JEWETT,  FRANK  B.  .  Lately  Lieutenant  Colonel 
Signal  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
conspicuous  service  in  connection  with  the  develop- 
ment of  the  radio  telephone  and  the  development 
and  production  of  other  technical  apparatus  for  the 
Army. 

JEWETT,  HENRY  C Colonel 

Engineers.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services.  In  command  of  the  182d 
Infantry  Brigade  in  the  Argonne  he  displayed  ex- 
ceptional qualities  of  leadership  and  tactical  ability 
in  important  engagements.  Later,  as  chief  of  staff 
of  the  91st  Division,  he  planned  operations  with 
sound  judgment  and  a  comprehensive  understanding 
of  existing  conditions,  showing  military  attainments 
and  initiative  of  a  high  order.  At  all  times  he  was 
untiring  in  energy  and  self-sacrificing  in  devotion 
to  his  exacting  duties. 

JOHNSON,  HUGH  S.  .  .  Brigadier  Genera 
For  especially  meritorious  and  conspicuous  serv- 
ice in  the  Provost  Marshal  General's  Office  in  Con- 
nection with  the  planning  and  execution  of  the 
draft  laws. 

JOHNSON,  JACOB  C Colonel 

Coast  Artillery  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meri- 
torious and  distinguished  services.  As  inspector 
general  of  the  1st  Corps  and  later  of  the  1st  Army, 
he  performed  exactingtaskswithdistinctionthrough- 
out  the  Marne-Chateau-Thierry,  St.  Mihiel,  and 
Meuse- Argonne  operations.  Both  during  the  months 
of  actual  fighting  and  the  periods  of  training  before 
and  after  the  campaign,  he  displayed  conspicuous 
devotion  to  duty,  unfailing  zeal,  and  loyalty,  acting 
always  with  sound  judgment. 

JOHNSON,  WAIT  C Colonel 

Infantry.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services.  As  athletic  director,  G-5,  of 
the  American  Expeditionary  Forces  he  was  given 
the  important  and  difficult  task  of  planning  and  or- 
ganizing an  elaborate  program  of  athletic  training 
and  competitions  for  American  troops,  embracing 
all  branches  of  sport.  By  his  zeal  and  sound  judg- 
ment he  carried  this  program  to  an  eminently 
successful  conclusion,  thereby  rendering  an  inval- 
uable service  in  maintaining  the  morale  and  physical 
fitness  of  our  troops  during  the  trying  period  of  re- 
patriation. 

JOHNSON,  ARTHUR  .  .  Brigadier  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  In  command  of  the  Intermediate  Section 
Services  of  Supply,  he  had  the  responsibility  of 
forwarding  to  the  front  great  quantities  of  supplies 
and  thousands  of  replacements  for  the  combatant 
units,  in  which  important  duty  he  displayed  untiring 
zeal  and  exceptional  executive  ability. 

JOHNSTON,  GORDON  ....  Colonel 
Cavalry.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services.  He  showed  great  ability 
while  chief  of  staff  of  the  82d  Division  in  the  opera- 
tions in  the  Argonne  area.  The  force  of  his  energy 
and  his  masterful  leadership  manifested  itself  in  the 
crowning  successes  of  the  division  during  the  opera- 
tions of  this  campaign. 

JOHNSTON,  WILLIAM  H.  .  .  Major  General 
91st  Division.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services.  During  the  Argonne- Meuse 
offensive  he  commanded  with  skill  and  ability  the 
91st  Division  in  the  difficult  advance  that  resulted 
in  the  taking  of  Epinonville.  Later,  in  participation 
with  the  French,  he  led  his  division  with  marked 
distinction  in  the  attack  on  and  capture  of  the  im- 
portant city  of  Audenarde  in  the  closing  operations 
of  the  war  in  Belgium . 


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JOHNSTON,  W.T Colonel 

General  Staff.  For  conspicuous  and  meritorious 
service  in  a  position  of  great  responsibility.  He 
organized  and  administered  the  officers'  training 
camps  from  the  outbreak  of  the  war  until  July  25, 
1918,  and  thereafter  rendered  conspicuous  service 
as  Chief  of  Staff,  Southern  Department. 

JOLY,  CHARLES  L Major 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  By  displaying  untiring  energy  and  en- 
thusiasm in  the  performance  of  his  important  duties, 
he  developed  efficient  gas  discipline  in  the  32d 
Division,  resulting  in  the  prevention  of  gas  fatalities. 
He  was  zealous  and  discerning  in  the  training  of 
troops,  achieving  brilliant  successes.  His  service 
was  marked  by  self-sacrificing  devotion  to  the  wel- 
fare and  protection  of  the  men  who  were  with  him. 

JONES,  GLENN  I.  .  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
Medical  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  conspicuous  service.  While  Division  Surgeon 
of  the  10th  Division  during  the  epidemic  of  Spanish 
influenza,  in  that  command  his  farsightedness  in 
providing  hospital  facilities  and  his  energetic  and  ex- 
ceptionally efficient  action  in  directing  the  care  of 
patients  resulted  in  a  large  reduction  of  mortality. 
His  services  show  a  rare  devotion  to  duty  in  that, 
though  himself  a  sufferer  from  the  disease,  his 
efforts  were  unabated. 

JONES,  JAMES  S.  .  .  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  assistant  to  the  adjutant  general  at 
General  Headquarters,  American  Expeditionary 
Forces,  he  displayed  executive  ability  of  the  highest 
in  the  efficient  administration  of  the  divisions 
successively  assigned  to  him.  Possessed  of  a  keen 
mind  for  organization,  with  sound  judgment, 
tact,  and  a  thorough  understanding  of  the  intricate 
details  of  the  office,  he  successfully  surmounted 
innumerable  obstacles,  rendering  service  of  signal 
worth  to  the  American  Expeditionary  Forces  and 
to  the  Government. 

JONES,  PERCY  L Colonel 

Medical  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  services.  He  served  with  marked 
distinction  as  commander  of  the  United  States 
Ambulance  Service  with  the  French  Armies.  By 
the  force  of  his  energy,  zeal,  and  ability  he  brought 
the  units  of  that  service  to  a  high  state  of  perfection. 
The  splendid  record  held  by  this  service  is  attributa- 
ble to  his  great  devotion  and  untiring  efforts  in  ac- 
complishing his  tasks. 

JONES,  SAMUEL  G Colonel 

Cavalry.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  dis- 
tinguished services.  As  commanding  officer  of 
Winchester  Camp,  England,  he  was  directly  charged 
with  the  transportation  of  several  hundred  thousand 
American  troops  through  England,  a  task  of  great 
magnitude  and  one  involving  many  difficulties. 
By  his  tireless  energy  and  keen  application  to  his 
important  duties  he  accomplished  his  task  with 
marked  success,  rendering  services  of  distinction 
to  the  American  Expeditionary  Forces. 

JOY,  BENJAMIN Major 

F9r  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  chief  of  the  fiscal  department  in  the 
office  of  the  officer  in  charge  of  civil  affairs  in  the 
occupied  territory,  he  has  handled  problems  of  a 
delicate  and  complicated  character  with  remarkable 
success,  displaying  marked  administrative  ability, 
breadth  of  vision,  and  a  comprehensive  knowledge 
of  international  financial  Questions. 

JUDAH,  JR.,  NOBLE  B.       .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
149th  Field  Artillery.    For  exceptionally  meritori- 
ous   and    distinguished    services.      As    assistant 


chief  of  staff,  G-2,  of  the  42d  Division  during  all  its 
campaigns,  by  the  skillful  direction  of  the  intelli- 
gence service  he  proved  a  material  factor  in  the 
successes  gained  by  his  division.  He  at  all  times 
displayed  assiduous  application  to  his  important 
task,  rendering  services  of  the  utmost  value. 


JUNKERSFELD,  PETER 


Colonel 


Quartermaster  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meri- 
torious and  distinguished  service  as  associate  officer 
in  charge  of  the  building  branch  of  the  Construction 
Division  of  the  Army.  By  his  unremitting  industry 
and  energy,  sound  judgment,  and  knowledge  of  men 
he  was  of  the  most  material  assistance  in  the  accom- 
plishment of  the  construction  program  of  the  Army. 
He  performed  notable  service  as  executive,  organ- 
izer, and  administrator. 


JAPAN 

INOUYE,  KAZUTSUGU  .  .  Major  General 
Imperial  Japanese  Army.  Military  Attache  to 
the  Imperial  Japanese  Embassy,  Washington.  For 
exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished  services 
rendered  the  United  States  Army  while  serving  as 
Military  Attache  to  the  Imperial  Japanese  Embassy, 
Washington. 

MIZUMACHI,  T.  .  .  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
Imperial  Japanese  Army.  For  exceptionally 
meritorious  and  distinguished  services  rendered  the 
United  States  Army  while  serving  as  Military 
Attache  to  the  Imperial  Japanese  Embassy,  Wash- 
ington. 

OTANI,  KIKUZO General 

Imperial  Japanese  Army.  For  exceptionally 
meritorious  and  conspicuous  service  as  Senior  Allied 
Commander  in  Siberia. 

UYEHARA,  Baron  Y General 

Chief  of  the  General  Staff,  Imperial  Japanese 
Army.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distin- 
guished services  rendered  in  the  waragainst  Germany 
and  in  his  relations  with  the  United  States  Army 
while  serving  as  Chief  of  the  General  Staff,  Imperial 
Japanese  Army. 

WATARI,  HISAO Captain 

Imperial  Japanese  Army.  For  exceptionally 
meritorious  and  distinguished  services  rendered  The 
United  States  Army  while  serving  as  Acting  Military 
Attache  to  the  Imperial  Japanese  Embassy,  Wash- 
ington. 

KELLER,  CHARLES  .  !  ~ .  .  Colonel 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  He  took  command  of  a  regiment  at  a  crit- 
ical moment  after  two  unsuccessful  assaults  had  been 
made  by  the  brigade.  He  reorganized  the  regiment 
under  fire  and  made  possible  the  taking  and  holding 
of  the  Bois  des  Ogons,  thereby  displaying  the 
highest  order  of  leadership  and  exhibiting  the  master- 
ful qualities  of  a  commander. 

KELLER,  WILLIAM  L Colonel 

Medical  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  services.  As  director  of  the  pro- 
fessional services,  Medical  Department,  American 
Expeditionary  Forces,  he  displayed  marked  ability 
in  the  organization  and  assignment  of  the  forces 
at  his  disposal  for  service  in  hospitals  at  the  front  and 
in  the  rear  areas.  He  was  discerning  in  his  know- 
ledge of  conditions,  using  his  insufficient  personnel 
to  the  maximum  advantage  in  relieving  the  suffering 
of  our  sick  and  wounded,  and  in  obtaining  prompt 
treatment  for  battle  casualties.  His  comprehensive 
grasp  of  the  problems  which  presented  themselves 
resulted  in  the  saving  of  many  lives. 


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KELLOND,  FREDERICK  G.  .  .  .  Colonel 
General  Staff.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  service  while  in  charge  of  the  Con- 
struction Section  of  the  Equipment  Branch,  General 
Staff.  He  has  been  responsible  for  the  work  of  that 
section  regarding  projects  of  great  magnitude,  and 
his  services  have  been  of  great  value. 

KELLY,  WILLIAM Colonel 

Engineers.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services.  After  serving  with  great 
credit  in  the  field  he  took  command  of  the  important 
ports  of  La  Rochelle  and  La  Pallice.  By  his  execu- 
tive ability  and  great  energy  he  promptly  relieved 
congested  conditions  and  made  possible  the  un- 
interrupted flow  of  necessary  supplies  towards  the 
front. 

KELLY,  WILLIAM  Jr Colonel 

Adjutant  General's  Department.  For  exception- 
ally meritorious  and  conspicuous  service  in  the  Ad- 
jutant General's  Department  during  the  war.  To 
his  untiring  energy  and  his  sound  and  impartial 
judgment  is  due,  in  a  large  measure,  the  efficient 
action  leading  to  the  maintenance  of  the  high  stan- 
dard of  commissioned  personnel  during  the  war. 

KENNEDY,  JAMES  M Colonel 

Medical  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  service  as  port  surgeon,  Port  of 
Embarkation,  Hoboken,  N.  J.  He  has  organized, 
provided,  and  administered  with  conspicuous  effi- 
ciency all  of  the  hospitals  required  for  the  accommo- 
dation of  our  troops  going  overseas  from  that  port, 
as  well  as  for  the  large  number  of  our  sick  and 
wounded  soldiers  returning  home. 

KERNAN,  FRANCIS  J.  .  .  Major  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  He  was  entrusted  with  the  important 
duty  of  organizing  the  services  of  supply  of  the 
American  Expeditionary  Forces  in  France,  and  the 
foundation  then  laid  was  later  successfully  carried 
to  completion.  As  member  of  the  war  prisoner's 
commission,  Berne,  Switzerland,  and  of  the  Amer- 
ican section  of  the  Supreme  War  council,  he  has 
rendered  conspicuous  services  to  the  Government. 

KERR,  JAMES  T Colonel 

Retired.  Formerly  brigadier  general,  For  es- 
pecially meritorious  and  conspicuous  service.  While 
in  charge  of  the  Enlisted  Men's  Division  of  The 
Adjutant  General's  Office  and  of  the  recruitment  of 
the  Army,  and  later  as  executive  assistant  to  The 
Adjutant  General  of  the  Army,  his  sound  judgment 
and  unremitting  industry  were  important  factors  in 
the  efficient  administration  of  The  Adjutant  Gen- 
eral's Department. 

KILBOURNE,  CHARLES  E.  .  .  .  Major 
Coast  Artillery.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  services.  As  chief  of  staff  of  the 
89th  Division,  he  displayed  military  ability  of  the 
highest  order,  contributing  to  the  successes  achieved 
by  that  division  during  the  St.  Mihiel  offensive. 
Later  upon  his  promotion  to  the  grade  of  brigadier 
general  he  continued  to  render  valuable  services  in 
command  of  the  36th  Artillery  Brigade  during  the 
remainder  of  the  campaign. 

KILNER,  WALTER  G Colonel 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  By  his  personal  efforts  and  efficient  labors 
he  organized  the  machinery  necessary  to  train  pilots, 
and  successfully  develop  this  branch  of  Air  Service. 
He  overcame  numerous  difficulties  inherent  in  the 
establishment  of  such  an  organization  in  a  foreign 
country,  and  it  was  largely  due  to  his  efficiency  that 
the  Air  Service  was  able  to  furnish  well-trained 


personnel  to  the  squadrons  at  the  front.  He  at  all 
times  displayed  marked  devotion  to  duty,  untiring 
energy,  and  sound  judgment. 

KILPATRICK,  JOHN  R.  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  In  his  capacity  as  a  member  of  the  4th 
Section,  General  Staff,  he  exhibited  exceptional 
tact  and  ability  in  promoting  co-operation  between 
the  French  and  American  Services  of  Transport  and 
Supply.  He  has  by  his  energy,  good  judgment,  and 
decisive  action  in  the  establishment,  organization, 
and  conduct  of  various  regulating  stations  and  rail- 
heads very  materially  assisted  in  insuring  a  steady 
and  adequate  flow  of  supplies  to  our  armies  in  their 
operations. 

KIMBALL,  RICHARD  H.  Lieutenant  Colonel 
General  Staff.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
conspicuous  service.  Upon  joining  the  Operations 
Division  of  the  General  Staff  he  assumed  the  respon- 
sibility of  mobilization  of  the  draft  and  classification 
and  distribution  of  troops.  His  clear  judgment, 
initiative,  and  energy  have  done  much  toward  the 
successful  accomplishment  of  the  huge  task  involved 
in  receiving  and  placing  the  drafted  forces. 

KING,  ALFRED  E Major 

Deceased.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services.  As  munitions  officer  of  the 
5th  Army  Corps  he  performed  exacting  duties  with 
untiring  energy,  displaying  high  professional  attain- 
ments and  a  complete  understanding  of  the  needs  of 
the  troops  he  supplied.  He  personally  reconnoitered 
roads  over  which  transportation  was  to  be  made  in 
order  that  he  might  keep  in  touch  with  changing 
conditions  and  be  prepared  to  meet  sudden  emer- 
gencies in  order  that  the  steady  flow  of  munitions 
to  the  front  line  might  be  maintained.  He  rendered 
services  of  signal  worth. 

KING,  CAMPBELL  .  .  .  Brigadier  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  He  served  with  distinction  as  chief  of  staff 
of  the  1st  Division  in  the  operations  near  Montdidier 
the  advance  south  of  Soissons,  and  in  the  attack  on 
the  St.  Mihiel  salient.  Later,  as  chief  of  staff  of  the 
3d  Corps  during  the  Argonne-Meuse  operations,  by 
his  splendid  tactical  judgment  he  rendered  especially 
meritorious  service. 

KING,  DAVID  M Colonel 

Ordnance  Department.  For  exceptionally  meri- 
torious and  distinguished  services.  Displaying 
exceptional  technical  knowledge  and  comprehension 
of  existing  conditions,  he  ably  organized,  installed, 
and  operated  in  the  Services  of  Supply,  and  in  the 
Army  area,  an  extensive  chain  of  repair  facilities  for 
the  maintanence  of  ordnance  material.  With  tire- 
less energy  and  unfailing  devotion  to  his  important 
duties  he  perfected  a  loyal  and  efficient  organization, 
capable  of  meeting  all  demands  made  upon  it. 

KING-  EDWARD  L.  .  .  Brigadier  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  He  served,  with  marked  distinction,  as 
chief  of  staff  of  the  28th  Division.  Later,  as  brigade 
commander,  he  planned  and  directed  the  opera- 
tions resulting  in  the  capture  by  the  65th  Infantry 
Brigade  of  Chateau  d'Aulnois  and  Marcheville, 
where  he  displayed  great  tactical  skill  and  demon- 
strated his  abilities  as  a  commander. 

KINGMAN,  JOHN  J Colonel 

Engineer  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  services.  As  Chief  of  Staff  of  the 
90th  Division,  he  displayed  exceptional  ability, 
planning  important  operations  with  sound  judgment 
and  wide  comprehension  of  the  conditions  to  be  en- 
countered. He  was  unflagging  in  energy  and  tireless 
in  devotion  to  his  exacting  duties.  Constantly  con- 


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fronted  by  perplexing  military  problems,  he  handled 
them  with  aggression  and  achieved  brilliant 
successes. 

KLOEBER,  ROYALL  O 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
service  as  Assistant  Director  of  Finance.  In  this 
capacity  he  rendered  most  valuable  assistance  in 
the  solution  of  the  great  financial  problems  which 
arose  due  to  the  war. 

KNISKERN,  ALBERT  D Colonel 

Quartermaster  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meri- 
torious and  conspicuous  service  in  the  organization 
and  development  of  the  supply  system  in  the  General 
Supply  Depot,  Chicago,  Illinois.  Address,  1819 
West  39th  Street,  Chicago,  111. 

KOEHLER,  HERMAN  J.  Lieutenant  Colonel 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  conspicuous 
service.  At  the  beginning  of  the  war  he  was  placed 
in  charge  of  the  physical  training  in  officers'  train- 
ing camps.  These  and  also  four  divisional  camps 
were  personally  visited  by  him.  He  personally  in- 
structed 200,000  officers  and  enlisted  men  of  the  new 
Army. 

KRAUTHOFF,  CHARLES  R.  Brigadier  General 
Quartermaster  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meri- 
torious and  distinguished  services.  His  energy  and 
thorough  knowledge  of  methods  and  standard  of 
supply  have  been  of  exceptional  value,  particularly 
in  directing  European  purchases  for  the  Quarter- 
master Corps  and  in  the  difficult  and  complex  trans- 
actions attending  the  payments  to  Allied  and  other 
foreign  creditors  of  the  American  Government. 

KREGER,  EDWARD  A.  .  Brigadier  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  Acting  Judge  Advocate  General  for 
the  American  Expeditionary  Forces  he  organized 
and  efficiently  administered  his  office,  performing 
exacting  duties  with  marked  distinction.  His 
masterful  knowledge  of  military  law,  his  foresight 
and  practical  comprehension  of  the  complex 
problems  involved  in  his  work,  enabled  him  to 
perform  it  with  noteworthy  success.  His  counsel 
was  wise;  his  decisions  were  just.  His  services  to 
the  American  Expeditionary  Forces  have  been  of 
great  value. 


KROMER,  LEON  B. 


Colonel 


Cavalry.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  dis- 
tinguished services.  As  Assistant  Chief  of  Staff  of 
the  82d  Division  during  the  St.  Mihiel  offensive, 
he  displayed  military  attainments  of  a  high  order 
in  the  planning  of  operations  of  great  movement. 
Later  as  Assistant  Chief  of  Staff,  G-3,  1st  Corps, 
and  Assistant  Chief  of  Staff,  G-l,  1st  Army,  during 
the  Meuse-Argonne  operations,  his  initiative, 
sound  judgment,  and  tireless  energy  solved  difficult 
problems  of  traffic  control  and  regulations,  playing 
an  important  part  in  the  successes  achieved. 


KRUMM,  LOUIS  R. 


Lieutenant  Colonel 


For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  supervisor  of  Radio  Service  of  the 
Signal  Corps  in  France,  he  organized  and  placed 
in  satisfactory  operation  this  important  branch, 
The  excellent  results  obtained  by  our  telephonic 
interception  stations  are  due  to  his  masterful 
ability  and  exact  scientific  knowledge. 


KUEGLE,  ALBERT  S. 


Lieutenant  Colonel 


Infantry.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  dis- 
tinguished services.  As  secretary  of  the  general 
staff  and  of  the  3d  section  thereof,  at  General  Head- 
quarters, American  Expeditionary  Forces,  charged 
with  executive  duties  of  a  responsible  and  exacting 
character,  he  performed  these  duties  with  merited 


success,  displaying  at  all  times  a  high  degree  of  tact 
zeal,  and  efficiency,  rendering  invaluable  services  to 
the  American  Expeditionary  Forces. 

LADD,  EUGENE  F Colonel 

Formerly  brigadier  general.  For  exceptionally 
meritorious  and  conspicuous  service.  While 
in  charge  of  the  Officers'  Division  of  The  Adjutant 
General's  Office  his  comprehensive  grasp  of  the 
new  situation  developing  and  his  technical  ability 
enabled  him  to  perform  the  duties  of  his  office  with 
rare  distinction,  thus  contributing  greatly  to  the 
rapid  organization  of  our  new  Army. 

LAHM,  FRANK  P Colonel 

Air  Service.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services.  A  balloon  pilot  of  marked 
ability  and  scientific  attainments,  he  rendered  val- 
uable services  to  the  American  Expeditionary 
Forces  by  his  untiring  devotion  to  the  innumerable 
problems  which  faced  the  Air  Service  during  its 
organization  in  France.  His  broad  experience  in 
aeronautics  played  an  important  part  in  the  form- 
ulation of  policies  of  the  Air  Service  and  was  re- 
flected in  its  successes  during  the  St.  Mihiel  offen- 
sive and  subsequently  in  the  operations  of  the  2d 
Army. 

LAMONT,  ROBERT  P Colonel 

Formerly  colonel,  Ordnance  Department.  For 
exceptionally  meritorious  and  conspicuous  service 
as  assistant  to  the  Chief  of  the  Procurement  Divi- 
sion. Later  as  Chief  of  the  Procurement  Division 
and  as  a  member  of  the  claims  board  of  the  Ord- 
nance Department  he  has  rendered  material  as- 
sistance to  the  Nation's  industry  in  adjusting 
equitably  outstanding  contracts,  with  full  justice 
to  employers  and  employees  alike. 

LAMPERT,  JAMES  G.  B.  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
Deceased.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services.  He  invented,  developed,, 
and  superintended  the  production  of  the  standard 
floating  footbridge  equipage,  which  was  successfully 
used  by  the  1st  Army  in  its  attack  east  of  the  Meuse,. 
near  Dun.  His  services  in  connection  with  the 
organization  and  development  of  the  bridge  de- 
partment of  the  Chief  Engineer's  Office  were  of 
inestimable  value.  He  showed  ability,  great  fore- 
sight, and  exact  scientific  knowledge,  and  his  work 
had  an  important  bearing  on  the  successes  achieved 
by  our  armies. 

LANGDON,  RUSSELL  C Colonel 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  commanding  officer  of  the  127th 
Infantry,  he  demonstrated  personal  courage, 
marked  tactical  ability,  and  military  leadership  of  a 
high  order.  The  brilliant  success  he  achieved  in  the 
capture  of  Fismes  during  the  Aisne-Marne  offensive 
and  in  the  taking  of  Juvigny  and  the  subsequent 
advance  to  Terny-Sorny  during  the  Oise-Aisn& 
offensive  was  repeated  later  during  the  operations 
of  the  Meuse-Argonne,  when  he  was  given  the  im- 

Cant  task  of  conducting  the  attack  on  La  C6te 
ic  Marie. 

LANGFITT,  WILLIAM  C.  .  Major  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  director  of  light  railways  and  roads, 
and,  later  as  Chief  of  Utilities  he  displayed  great 
ability  and  marked  breadth  of  vision.  As  Chief 
Engineer  of  the  American  Expeditionary  Forces  his 
brilliant  professional  attainments,  untiring  energy, 
and  devotion  to  duty  placed  his  department  in  a 
state  of  efficiency  and  enabled  it  to  perform  its  im- 
portant functions  in  the  most  satisfactory  manner. 

LASSITER,  WILLIAM     .      .      .    Major  General 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished, 

services.     As  commander  of  the  Fifty-first  Field. 


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Artillery  Brigade,  as  chief  of  Artillery  of  the  First 
and  Fourth  Army  Corps  in  turn,  and  as  chief  of 
Artillery,  Second  Army,  he  showed  himself  to  be  a 
leader  of  conspicuous  ability.  His  energy  and  sound 
judgment  influenced  greatly  the  successful  opera- 
tions of  his  commands  on  the  Vesle,  at  the  St. 
Mihiel  salient,  and  in  the  Toul  sector.  He  later 
commanded  with  skill  and  marked  success  the 
Thirty-second  Infantry  Division. 

LEACH,  GEORGE  E Colonel 

Field  Artillery.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  services.  As  commanding  officer 
of  the  151st  Field  Artillery  he  displayed  marked 
qualities  of  leadership.  Maintaining  a  high  stand- 
ard of  efficiency  and  morale,  he  constantly  kept 
his  regiment  in  close  proximity  to  the  attacking  in- 
fantry, where  he  was  able  to  furnish  it  accurate  and 
timely  assistance,  which  contributed  materially 
to  the  successes  gained. 

LEARNARD,  HENRY  G.     .     Brigadier  General 
For     especially     meritorious     and     conspicuous 
service  in  the  work  of  reorganization  and  adminis- 
tration within  the  Adjutant  General's  Department. 

LEE,  BURTON  JAMES  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
Medical  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  services.  As  surgical  consultant 
attached  to  the  2d  Division,  he  served  continuously 
at  the  front,  organizing  his  forces  for  the  treatment 
and  evacuation  of  the  casualties  with  skill  and  mark- 
ed success.  He  displayed  unusual  ability  in  the 
operations  before  Soissons,  when  in  an  emergency 
he  organized,  personally  led,  and  directed  surgical 
teams  which  cared  for  hundreds  of  wounded  sol- 
diers at  a  time  when  adequate  hospitalization  could 
not  be  established. 

LEE,  HARRY         Colonel 

U.  S.  M.  C.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services.  Having  taken  command  of 
the  6th  Regiment,  United  States  Marine  Corps, 
prior  to  the  attack  on  the  Bois  de  Belleau  and 
Bouresches,  he  directed  the  operations  of  his  regi- 
ment with  remarkable  success  during  all  the  major 
operations  in  which  it  participated.  His  ability  as  a 
tactical  leader  and  his  untiring  energy  were  reflected 
in  the  brilliant  achievements  of  his  command. 

LEE,  JOHN  C.  H Colonel 

Engineers.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services.  In  the  preparations  for 
the  drive  on  the  St.  Mihiel  salient  in  September, 
and  for  the  Argonne-Meuse  offensive  in  October 
1918,  he  had  charge  of  the  detailed  arrangements  for 
and  the  subsequent  execution  of  the  operations  of 
the  89th  Division.  The  successes  attained  by  this 
division  were  largely  due  to  his  splendid  staff  co- 
ordination, marked  tactical  ability,  and  sound 
judgment. 


LEE,  JOSEPH  E 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  conspicuous 
service  as  President  of  the  War  Camp  Community 
Service. 

LEHMAN,  HERBERT  H Colonel 

General  Staff.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  service  while  with  the  Purchase,  Stor- 
age and  Traffic  Division  of  the  General  Staff.  As 
Chief  of  the  Purchase  Branch,  member  of  the  Board 
of  Contract  Adjustment,  Chairman  of  the  Advisory 
Board  on  Sales  and  Contract  Termination,  member 
of  the  War  Department  Claims  Board,  and  Assist- 
ant Director  of  Purchase,  Storage  and  Traffic,  Gen- 
eral Staff,  his  large  business  experience,  breadth  of 
vision,  and  sound  judgment  have  been  of  inesti- 
mable value  in  formulating  and  in  supervising  the 
execution  of  the  methods  and  policies  followed  in 


the  cancellation  of  war  contracts  and  obligations 
and  in  the  settlement  and  adjustment  of  terminated 
obligations. 

LEJEUNE,  JOHN  A.  ...  Major  General 
U.  S.  M.  C.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services.  He  commanded  the  Sec- 
ond Division  in  the  successful  operations  of  Thiau- 
court,  Masif  Blanc  Mont,  St.  Mihiel,  and  on  the 
west  bank  of  the  Meuse.  In  the  Argonne-Meuse 
offensive  his  division  was  directed  with  such  sound 
military  judgment  and  ability  that  it  broke  and 
held,  by  the  vigor  and  rapidity  of  execution  of  its 
attack,  enemy  fines  which  had  hitherto  been  con- 
sidered impregnable. 

LEWIS,  EDWARD  M.  .  .  .  Major  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  He  commanded  with  distinction  the 
Thirtieth  American  Division  during  its  successful 
operations  in  Belgium  with  the  Second  British 
Army,  and  later,  with  the  Fourth  British  Army  in 
the  offensive  which  resulted  in  the  breaking  of  the 
enemy's  Hindenburg  line.  During  all  these  opera- 
tions he  exhibited  great  ability,  determined  energy, 
and  marked  devotion  to  duty. 

LEWIS,  FREDERICK  W Colonel 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
service  as  officer  in  charge  of  the  Publication  Divi- 
sion of  The  Adjutant  General's  Office.  To  his  pains- 
taking efforts,  tact,  energy,  and  zeal  are  due  the 
accuracy  with  which  publications  issued  to  the  Mili- 
tary Establishment  through  The  Adjutant  General 
of  the  Army  were  drawn  and  the  promptness  with 
which  they  were  distributed. 

LIGGETT,  HUNTER  .  .  Lieutenant  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services  as  commander  of  the  First  Army  of  the 
American  Expeditionary  Forces.  He  commanded 
the  First  Corps  and  perfected  its  organization  un- 
der difficult  conditions  of  early  service  in  France. 
Engaged  in  active  operations  in  reduction  of  the 
Marne  salient  of  the  St.  Mihiel  salient,  and  parti- 
cipated in  the  actions  in  the  Forest  of  Argonne. 
In  command  of  First  Army  when  German  resist- 
ance was  shattered  west  of  the  Meuse. 

LINDSEY,  JULIAN  R.  .  .  Brigadier  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  The  brilliant  and  successful  attack  of  the 
164th  Infantry  Brigade,  commanded  by  him,  in 
the  Argonne  Forest,  showed  a  spirit  of  aggressive- 
ness and  leadership  of  a  high  order.  The  tactical 
advantage  attained  in  this  action,  whereby  St. 
Juvin  and  Grand-Pr6  were  laid  open  to  attack,  was 
largely  due  to  his  ability  and  energy. 

LINDSLEY,  HENRY  D Colonel 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  He  conducted  with  extreme  devotion  to 
duty  and  marked  zeal  the  many  activities  of  the 
War  Risk  Insurance  Bureau  in  France.  Due  to  his 
executive  ability  he  contributed  very  largely  to  the 
successful  development  extension  and  administra- 
tion of  that  important  service. 

LITTELL,  ISAAC  W.  .     Brigadier  General 

Retired.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  dis- 
tinguished service.  As  Chief  of  the  Cantonment 
Division  of  the  Quartermaster  General's  Office  he 
was  charged  with  the  task  of  building  the  camps 
and  cantonments  of  the  Army  raised  in  summer  of 
1917  under  conditions  imposing  almost  insuperable 
obstacles.  His  completion  of  this  task  is  a  con- 
spicuous example  of  the  exercise  of  qualities  of  mind 
and  character  making  up  the  highest  type  of  officer. 

LIVERMORE,  PHILIP  WATON     .      .   Captain 
Ordnance.     For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 


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distinguished  services.  As  director  of  regional  and 
ministerial  liaison  and  later  as  deputy  for  the  Chief 
Liaison  Officer,  he  displayed  unusual  administra- 
tive ability  and  rare  judgment.  By  untiring  effort 
and  devotion  to  duty,  he  was  largely  instrumental 
in  placing  American  liaison  on  a  sound  footing. 
His  forceful  personality  and  keen  intelligence  con- 
tributed largely  to  the  successes  achieved  by  his 
department.  At  all  times  he  showed  marked  initia- 
tive, unflagging  energy,  and  zeal  in  the  performance 
of  exacting  and  delicate  tasks. 

LLEWELLYN,  FRED  W.  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
Infantry.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services.  Assuming  the  responsibili- 
ties of  the  first  section  of  the  General  Staff  of  the 
28th  Division  five  days  before  the  Meuse-Argonne 
offensive,  he  efficiently  coordinated  the  several 
services.  By  his  constant  vigilance  and  ceaseless 
efforts  the  entire  system  of  supply,  traffic,  and  ev- 
acuation operated  during  the  advance  of  more 
than  10  kilometers,  in  accordance  with  the  plans 
he  had  arranged.  He  was  tireless  in  his  energy  and 
devotion  to  important  duties,  displaying  military 
attainments  of  high  order. 

LLOYD,  CHARLES  R Colonel 

Field  Artillery.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  services.  He  commanded  with 
distinction  the  10th  Field  Artillery,  displaying 
marked  ability  as  an  artillerist.  His  unflagging  zeal 
and  sound  judgment  was  releaved  by  the  success 
achieved  by  his  regiment  in  furthering  the  gains 
achieved  by  the  3d  Division  in  its  operations  in  the 
field. 

LOCHRIDGE,  P.  D.     .      .         Brigadier  General 
Chief  of  Staff  of  the  American  Section  of  the 
Supreme  War  Council. 

LOCKE,  MORRIS  E Colonel 

Field  Artillery.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  services.  He  commanded,  with 
marked  skill  and  initiative,  the  102d  Field  Artillery 
during  the  Chateau-Thierry  campaign,  where,  at  all 
times,  he  furnished  valuable  support  to  the  ad- 
vancing infantry.  Later  he  served  creditably  as  an 
instructor  at  the  Army  General  Staff  College  at 
Langres,  rendering  important  services  to  the  Amer- 
ican Expeditionary  Forces. 

LOGAN,  JAMES  A.,  Jr Colonel 

General  Staff.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  services.  His  marked  adminis- 
trative ability  enabled  him  to  assist  most  ably 
in  the  direction  of  important  operations  while  on 
duty  at  G-l,  General  Headquarters,  American 
Expeditionary  Forces,  as  deputy  chief  of  staff,  2d 
Army,  and  G-l,  3d  Army.  As  American  represen- 
tative with  the  Franco-American  War  Affairs 
Commission,  at  Paris,  he  displayed  unfailing  tact, 
energy,  and  sound  judgment  in  handling  the  intri- 
cate details  of  the  relations  between  the  French 
and  American  authorities,  achieving  signal  success. 
His  high  military  attainments  were  shown  in  the 
success  with  which  he  performed  duties  of  vital 
moment. 

LONGLEY,  FRANCIS  F Colonel 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  He  has  been  in  charge  of  the  Water 
Supply  Service,  and  as  commanding  officer  of  the 
26th  Engineers,  a  water-supply  regiment,  since  the 
fall  of  1917.  His  untiring  energy,  unusual  initia- 
tive, and  good  judgment  have,  to  a  marked  degree, 
been  responsible  for  the  plentiful  supply  of  pure 
drinking  water  to  the  combatant  troops,  thereby 
materially  assisting  in  maintaining  the  unusually 
low  rates  in  sickness  among  our  troops. 

LORD,  HERBERT  M.     .  Brigadier  General 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  conspicuous 


service  as  assistant  to  the  Quartermaster  General 
and  later  as  Director  of  Finance.  As  such  he  was 
responsible  for  and  had  authority  over  the  prep- 
aration of  estimates,  disbursements,  money  ac- 
counts, property  accounts,  finance  reports  and  pay 
and  mileage  of  the  Army.  The  success  of  the  Fi- 
nance Department  was,  in  a  large  measure,  due  to 
his  breadth  of  vision,  executive  ability,  initiative, 
and  energy. 

LOVE,  JAMES  M  .......       Colonel 

Infantry.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services.  As  adjutant  general,  2d 
Army  Corps,  and  later  as  commanding  officer  of  the 
319th  Infantry,  he  rendered  services  of  great 
credit.  By  his  marked  tactical  ability  and  unceas- 
ing ener 
cesses  ac 
Argonne  offensive. 


. 

ergy  he  contributed  materially  to  the  suc- 
achieved by  the  80th  Division  in  the  Meuse- 


LUBEROFF,  GEORGE 


Colonel 


Quartermaster  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meri- 
torious and  distinguished  services.  As  chief  quar- 
termaster of  the  1st  Army,  by  his  great  energy,  com- 
plete experience,  and  loyal  efforts,  he  maintained  an 
efficient  service  and  kept  a  steady  flow  of  all  neces- 
sary quartermaster  supplies  to  the  1st  Army,  ren- 
dering services  of  great  value  to  the  American  Ex- 
peditionary Forces. 

LYNCH,  CHARLES Colonel 

Medical  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  service  as  port  surgeon,  Port  of 
Embarkation,  Newport  News,  Virginia.  His  ser- 
vice in  governing  and  controlling  the  agencies  for 
caring  for  sick  and  wounded  soldiers,  protecting 
them  against  diseases,  and  safeguarding  them  prior 
to  and  during  transport  overseas  were  conspicuous. 

LYNCH,  GEORGE  A.  .  ,  Lieutenant  Colonel 
Engineer  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  services.  As  a  member  of  the 
Training  Section,  he  was  chiefly  responsible  for  the 
revision  of  the  Infantry  Drill  Regulations.  In 
this  important  task  he  displayed  a  broad  grasp 
of  the  tactical  lessons  of  the  war  and  showed  sound 
judgment  in  adapting  their  principles  to  American 
needs,  capabilities,  and  characteristics,  thereby 
rendering  services  of  signal  worth  to  the  American 
Expeditionary  Forces. 

LYSTER,  THEODORE  C.     .      .      .          Colonel 
Retired.    For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  con- 
spicuous service;  for  duty  rendered  in  the  office  of 
the  Surgeon  General  as  Chief,  Air  Service  Division. 

MacARTHUR,  DOUGLAS  .  Brigadier  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  He  served  with  credit  as  chief  of  staff  of 
the  42d  Division  in  the  operations  at  Chalons  and 
at  the  Chateau-Thierry  salient.  In  command 
of  the  84th  Infantry  Brigade  he  showed  himself  to 
be  a  brilliant  commander  of  skill  and  judgment. 
Later  he  served  with  distinction  as  commanding 
general  of  the  42d  Division. 


MACNAB,  ALEXANDER  J. 


Colonel 


F9r  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  He  installed  an  extensive  system  of  tar- 
get ranges  in  France  and  perfected  methods  for  the 
training  of  marksmen,  personally  supervising  the 
instruction  of  200,000  Infantry  replacements.  As  a 
member  of  the  training  section,  he  applied  his  meth- 
ods to  the  instruction  of  the  Infantry  of  the  Amer- 
can  Expeditionary  Forces  with  extraordinary 
success. 

McADAMS,  JOHN  P Colonel 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  He  served  with  marked  distinction  as 
chief  of  staff  of  the  lines  of  communication  and  as 


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deputy  chief  of  staff  of  the  Services  of  Supply.  He 
administered  the  affairs  with  which  he  was  en- 
trusted with  noteworthy  and  conspicuous  efficiency, 
energy,  and  ability. 

McALEXANDER,  ULYSSES  G.     .      .      . 

Brigadier  General 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  He  commanded  the  38th  Infantry  with 
marked  distinction  in  repelling  the  German  attack 
at  M6zy,  south  of  the  Marne,  in  July,  1918.  He 
exhibited  particular  skill  and  energy  as  a  brigade 
commander  in  the  operations  at  the  St.  Mihiel 
salient  and  in  the  Argonne-Meuse  offensive.  The 
successful  accomplishment  of  the  missions  of  his 
brigade  in  all  cases  were  in  a  large  measure  due  to 
his  sound  judgment  and  leadership. 

McANDREW,  JOSEPH  A.  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
Infantry.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services.  He  served  with  distinguish- 
ed ability  as  an  instructor  in  the  use  of  infantry 
weapons  at  the  1st  Corps  School  and  also  as  direc- 
tor of  the  Infantry  Specialists'  School  at  Langres. 
Later,  as  a  member  of  the  Training  Section  of  the 
General  Staff,  he  supervised  the  instruction  at  the 
various  corps  schools  and  was  directly  responsible 
for  the  maintenance  of  sound  tactical  training, 
securing  especially  brilliant  results  in  the  training 
of  infantry,  rendering  services  of  marked  merit  to 
the  American  Expeditionary  Forces. 

McANDREW,  JAMES  W.  .  Major  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services  as  chief  of  staff  of  the  American  Expedition- 
ary Forces.  The  development  of  the  Army  schools 
in  France  is  largely  due  to  his  marked  ability  as  an 
organizer  and  to  his  brilliant  professional  attain- 
ments. As  chief  of  staff  of  the  American  Ex- 
peditionary Forces  during  the  period  of  active 
operations,  he  has  met  every  demand  of  his  import- 
ant position;  by  his  advice  and  decisions  he  has 
materially  contributed  to  the  success  of  these 
forces;  and  he  has,  at  all  times,  enjoyed  in  full 
the  confidence  of  the  commander  in  chief. 


McANDREWS,  J.  R Colonel 

General  Staff.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  conspicuous  service.  As  senior  officer  in  the 
small  group  of  the  Operations  Division,  General 
Staff,  designated  as  the  Section  in  Charge  of  Priori- 
ties of  Equipment  and  Shipment,  he  was  charged 
with  the  handling  of  the  whole  matter  of  preparing 
units  for  movement  to  the  ports  for  oversea 
service,  and  is  now  engaged  in  the  reverse  process 
of  moving  returning  units  from  the  ports  to  camps 
for  demobilization,  all  of  which  has  been  marked 
by  conspicuous  ability  and  meritorious  service  to 
the  Government. 

McCAIN,  HENRY  P.  ...  Major  General 
For  especially  meritorious  and  conspicuous 
service  in  administering  the  Adjutant  General's 
Department  during  the  early  period  of  the  war. 
Through  his  efficient  management  this  department 
was  able  to  meet  the  excessive  burdens  placed  upon 
it. 

McCAW,  WALTER  D Colonel 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  His  counsel  and  advice  in  the  earlier 
stages  of  the  operations  of  the  American  Expedition- 
ary Forces  were  of  particular  benefit  to  the  effective 
work  of  the  Medical  Department.  As  chief  surgeon 
of  the  American  Expeditionary  Forces,  in  the  later 
operations  in  the  field,  he  maintained  the  splendid 
efficiency  of  that  department  at  a  critical  time  and 
solved  each  new  problem  presented  with  wisdom 
and  marked  ability. 


McCLEAVE,  ROBERT Colonel 

F9r  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  In  October,  1918,  in  the  midst  of  opera- 
tions, he  was  appointed  chief  of  staff  of  the  3d 
Division.  In  gaining  immediate  and  complete  con- 
trol of  a  difficult  situation  and  in  coordinating  the 
work  of  the  new  staff  he  showed  conspicuous  ability, 
and  by  his  inspiring  example  of  energy  and  zeal  he 
was  largely  responsible  for  the  successes  achieved 
at  Clair  Chfines  Wood  and  the  Bois  de  Foret. 

McCLELLAN,  BENJAMIN  F.     .      .      . 

Lieutenant  Colonel 

Infantry.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services.  Attached  to  the  5th  Sec- 
tion of  the  General  Staff,  he  displayed  high  pro- 
fessional attainments  and  marked  executive 
ability  in  the  general  supervision  of  the  entire 
group  of  army  schools.  As  an  inspector-instructor 
of  infantry,  his  influence  was  an  important  factor 
in  securing  the  correct  tactical  training  of  that  arm, 
rendering  creditable  services  to  the  American 
Expeditionary  Forces. 

McCOY,  FRANK  R.  .  .  Brigadier  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  secretary  of  the  General  Staff,  Amer- 
ican Expeditionary  Forces,  his  services  were  of 
particular  value  in  the  original  organization  of 
the  forces  in  France.  Later,  in  command  of  the 
165th  Regiment  of  Infantry  in  the  Baccarat  sector, 
and  then  in  command  of  the  63d  Infantry  Brigade 
in  the  difficult  fighting  east  of  Rheims,  he  had  a 
prominent  part  in  the  successes  achieved. 

McCOY,  JAMES  A Colonel 

Medical  Reserve  Corps.  For  exceptionally 
meritorious  and  distinguished  services.  He  served 
with  conspicuous  success  as  commanding  officer  of 
American  Red  Cross  Hospital  No.  Ill,  at  Jouy- 
sur-Morin  and  Chateau-Thierry  from  June  to 
August,  1918.  Though  he  was  hampered  by  in- 
sufficient personnel  and  equipment,  he  nevertheless 
succeeded  in  caring  for  a  large  number  of  wounded 
frmo  the  Marne  offensive,  rendering  invaluable 
services  to  the  American  Expeditionary  Forces. 

McCOY,  RALPH Colonel 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  In  command  of  the  128th  Infantry 
throughout  all  the  major  operations  in  which 
the  32d  Division  participated,  he  proved  himself 
a  leader  of  sound  judgment  and  exceptional  ability. 
During  the  Oise-Aisne  offensive  he  skillfully  handled 
the  delicate  maneuver  of  straightening  and  chang- 
ing the  front  on  the  left  flank  of  his  brigade  during 
the  attack  on  Terny-Sorny,  and  later  during  the 
Meuse-Argonne  offensive.  In  the  attack  on  the 
Kremhilde-Stellung  he  performed  another  tactical 
operation  of  a  high  order  in  a  flank  movement 
which  resulted  in  the  taking  of  the  town  of  Rom- 
agne. 

McCOY,  ROBERT  B Colonel 

Infantry.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services.  In  command  of  the  128th 
Infantry  throughout  all  the  major  operations  in 
which  the  32d  Division  participated,  he  proved 
himself  a  leader  of  sound  judgment  and  exceptional 
ability.  During  the  Oise-Aisne  offensive  he  skill- 
fully handled  the  delicate  manoeuver  of  straighten- 
ing and  changing  the  front  on  the  left  bank  of  his 
brigade  during  the  attack  on  Terny-Sorny,  and 
later  during  the  Meuse-Argonne  offensive.  In  the 
attack  on  the  Kremhilde-Stellung,  he  performed 
another  tactical  operation  of  a  high  order  in  a  flank 
movement  which  resulted  in  the  taking  of  the 
town  of  Romagne. 

McCREA,  JAMES  A Colonel 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  He  rendered  especially  efficient  services 


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to  the  American  Expeditionary  Forces  while  acting 
as  general  manager  of  the  Transportation  Service 
and  later  as  deputy  director  general  of  transporta- 
tion in  the  Advance  Section.  He  handled  his  duties 
in  a  most  efficient  manner,  showing  marked  ability, 
great  zeal,  and  energy. 

McDONALD,  JOHN  B.  .  Brigadier  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  While  commanding  the  181st  Infantry 
Brigade  during  the  advance  of  the  91st  Division 
from  Fore't-de-Hesse,  Argonne,  France,  in  Septem- 
ber, 1918,  he  was  instrumental  in  the  successes 
achieved.  He  directed  the  attack  in  person,  and  by 
his  example  of  personal  courage  and  by  his  sound 
tactical  orders  he  so  inspired  his  brigade  that  it 
was  enabled  to  capture  and  hold  a  most  important 
position. 

McFADDEN,  GEORGE 

Representative  in  France  of  the  War  Trade 
Board.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  dis- 
tinguished services.  He  represented  in  France, 
with  high  ability,  the  War  Trade  Board  of  the  State 
Department.  In  close  liaison  with  the  General 
Purchasing  Board  of  the  American  Expeditionary 
Forces,  he  had  a  guiding  influence  in  determining 
the  methods  of  the  invaluable  cooperation  of  the 
War  Trade  Board  in  the  supply-procurement  efforts 
of  the  Army  in  France  and  in  neutral  and  other 
allied  countries.  With  untiring  energy,  sound 
judgment,  great  ability,  and  devoted  purpose  he 
cooperated  in  many  matters  of  vital  importance  to 
the  American  Expeditionary  Forces. 

McGLACHLIN,  EDWARD  F.  .  Major  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  commander  of  the  Artillery  of  the 
First  Army  in  its  organization  and  subsequent 
operations  he  solved  the  difficult  problems  involved 
with  rare  military  judgment.  In  the  St.  Mihiel 
and  Argonne-Meuse  offensives  his  qualities  as  a 
leader  were  demonstrated  by  the  effective  employ- 
ment of  Artillery  that  was  planned  and  conducted 
under  his  direction.  He  later  commanded  with 
great  ability  and  success  the  First  Infantry  Division 
of  the  American  Expeditionary  Forces. 

McINTYRE,  FRANK  .  .  .  Major  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  conspicuous 
service.  As  executive  assistant  to  the  Chief  of 
Staff,  his  breadth  of  view  and  sound  judgment  have 
contributed  materially  to  the  formulation  and  carry- 
ing out  of  policies  essential  to  the  operation  of  the 
military  establishment. 

McKERNON,  JAMES  F Colonel 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  He  has,  by  his  tireless  devotion  to  duty 
and  his  willingness  to  work  in  any  capacity,  not 
only  placed  his  remarkable  ability  freely  and  fully 
at  the  disposition  of  the  wounded,  but  in  addition 
he  has  set  so  high  a  standard  of  professional  effi- 
ciency as  to  serve  as  an  inspiration  to  all  with 
whom  he  has  come  in  contact. 

McMANUS,  GEORGE  H.  .  Brigadier  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  conspicuous 
service  as  Executive  Officer  and  Troop  Movement 
Officer,  Port  of  Embarkation,  Hoboken,  N.  J. 
Through  his  very  able  organization  and  admin- 
istration of  these  important  offices  the  transport 
of  troops  and  supplies  overseas  was  materially 
aided. 

McNAIR,  LESLEY  J.  .  .  Brigadier  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  the  senior  Artillery  officer  of  the  Train- 
ing Section,  General  Staff,  he  displayed  marked 
ability  in  correctly  estimating  the  changing  con- 
ditions and  requirements  of  military  tactics.  He 
was  largely  responsible  for  impressing  upon  the 


American  Army  sound  principles  for  the  use  of 
artillery  and  for  improving  methods  for  the  support 
of  infantry,  so  necessary  to  the  proper  cooperation 
of  the  two  arms. 

McRAE,  JAMES  H.  .  .  .  Major  General 
For  exceptionaliy  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  He  commanded  with  great  credit  the 
Seventy-eighth  Division  in  the  Argonne-Meuse 
offensive  and  had  an  important  part  in  that  opera- 
tion which  forced  the  enemy  to  abandon  Grandpre. 
In  this  and  other  campaigns  his  personal  influence 
on  the  result  obtained  showed  a  high  quality  of 
military  leadership. 

MAGRUDER,  BRUCE  .  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
General  Staff.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  services.  As  executive  officer 
of  the  Intelligence  Section  at  General  Headquarters 
by  his  marked  ability  and  zeal  he  performed  duties 
of  a  most  exacting  nature,  in  connection  with  the 
administration  and  development  of  the  section, 
with  conspicuous  merit,  rendering  services  of  great 
value  to  the  American  Expeditionary  Forces. 

MAKER,  JOHN  A Captain 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  When  fire  was  discovered  the  night  of 
May  13,  1918  on  the  S.  S.  Mexican  lying  at  the 
Port  of  St.  Nazaire,  he  volunteered  to  go  into  the 
engine  room  of  the  ship  to  fight  the  flames,  although 
the  hold  was  already  filled  with  poisonous  gasses 
distilled  from  burning  oil.  Braving  the  danger  of  an 
explosion  which  appeared  imminent  and  with 
the  fate  of  the  vessel  and  adjacent  docks  depending 
upon  his  success,  he  directed  and  assisted  in  the 
extinguishing  of  the  fire,  risking  his  life  in  the  saving 
of  Government  property. 


MAJOR,  DUNCAN  K.,  Jr. 


Colonel 


Infantry.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services.  As  chief  of  staff  of  the  26th 
Division  he  proved  to  be  a  capable  and  energetic 
staff  officer  of  marked  executive  ability.  At  all 
times  he  exhibited  rare  qualities  of  military  leader- 
ship. He  rendered  invaluable  services  to  the  Ameri- 
can Expeditionary  Forces. 

MALONE,  PAUL  B.  .  .  .  Brigadier  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  He  demonstrated  marked  ability  in  the 
important  duty  of  organizing  the  military  training 
and  educational  system  of  the  American  Army  in 
France.  Later,  in  active  operations  against  the 
enemy,  he  commanded  with  distinction  a  regiment 
in  the  trench  operations  of  the  Spmmedieue  sector 
and  the  action  at  Chateau-Thierry  and  in  the 
Aisne-Marne  offensive,  and  a  brigade  in  the  St. 
Mihiel  and  Argonne-Meuse  offensives.  In  all  of 
these  capacities  the  merit  he  displayed  was  con- 
spicuous. 

MALONY,  HARRY  J.  .  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
Ordnance  Department.  For  exceptionally 
meritorious  and  distinguished  services.  He  suc- 
cessfully organized  and  administered  the  many 
complex  and  difficult  operations  connected  with 
the  arming  and  equipping  of  airplanes  for  services 
at  the  front,  displaying  sound  judgment  and  acting 
with  energy  and  initiative  in  times  of  emergency. 
He  worked  self-sacrificingly  and  devotedly  that 
there  might  be  no  delays,  overcoming  serious  ob- 
stacles by  the  exercise  of  good  judgment  and  thor- 
ough understanding  of  conditions  in  the  American 
Expeditionary  Forces. 

MANCHESTER,  PERCIVAL  .  .  .  Major 
Ordnance  Section,  Officers'  Reserve  Corps.  For 
exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished  ser- 
vices. As  Base  Ordnance  Officer  in  Base  Section 
No.  1,  at  St.  Nazaire,  France,  he  ably  organized 


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and  administered  important  work  with  exceptional 
success.  As  commanding  officer  of  intermediate 
Ordnance  Depot  No.  2,  at  Gievres,  he  conducted 
important  activities  with  sound  judgment  and 
marked  devotion  to  duty,  working  with  tireless 
energy  for  the  improvement  of  the  ordnance 
service. 

MANLY,  CLARENCE  J Colonel 

Medical  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  services.  He  organized  and  com- 
manded with  signal  ability  the  Hospital  Center  at 
Beaune,  taking  charge  of  it  when  it  was  in  an  un- 
finished state  and  at  a  time  when  increased  facilities 
were  urgently  needed.  Overcoming  numerous  ad- 
verse conditions,  he  expedited  its  completion  and 
rendered  invaluable  services  in  furnishing  effective 
medical  treatment  for  large  numbers  of  sick  and 
wounded  of  the  American  Expeditionary  Forces. 

MANN,  DR.  CHARLES  R.     .      .      . 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
service  as  Chairman  of  the  Advisory  Board  of  the 
Committee  on  Education  and  Special  Training.  In 
this  capacity  he  gave  invaluable  service  in  the  de- 
velopment of  the  training  of  technicians  and  me- 
chanics for  the  Army,  and  in  the  organization  of  the 
Students'  Army  Training  Corps. 

MARCH,  PEYTON  C General 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  conspicuous 
service  as  follows:  General  March  (then  major 
general,  U.  S.  Army),  as  commanding  general  of 
the  Army  Artillery  of  the  first  army  from  October 
4,  1917,  to  January  31,  1918,  initiated  and  prepared 
the  plans  for  the  organization  of  the  artillery  of  the 
American  Army  in  France;  as  acting  Chief  of 
Staff  of  the  United  States  Army  from  March  2, 
1918,  to  May  20,  1918,  and  as  Chief  of  Staff  of  the 
United  States  Army  (General,  U.  S.  Army)  after 
May  20,  1918,  he  performed  with  intelligence,  zeal, 
and  patriotic  devotion,  duties  of  inestimable  value 
in  the  development,  the  direction,  and  the  carrying 
into  effect  of  the  military  program  of  the  United 
States. 

MARSHALL,  GEORGE  C.,  Jr.  .  .  Colonel 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  He  has  performed  the  duties  of  assistant 
chief  of  staff,  G-3,  1st  Division,  assistant  chief  of 
staff,  G-3,  1st  Army,  and  chief  of  staff,  8th  Corps, 
during  the  following  operations:  While  the  1st 
Division  was  serving  in  the  Toul  sector;  at  the 
Cantigny  attack,  when  the  1st  Army  carried  on  the 
operations  of  St.  Mihiel  and  the  Meuse-Argonne. 
By  untiring,  painstaking,  and  energetic  efforts  he 
succeeded  in  all  of  these  undertakings.  Col. 
Marshall's  work  had  a  marked  influence  on  the 
successes  achieved  by  the  organization  mentioned 
above. 

MARSHALL,  RICHARD  C.  Jr.,  Brigadier  General 
F9r  exceptionally  meritorious  and  conspicuous 
service  in  the  Construction  Division  of  the  Army. 
His  zeal,  judgment  and  exceptional  administrative 
ability  have  enabled  serious  difficulties  to  be  over- 
come and  the  construction  necessary  for  a  great 
army  to  be  provided. 

MARSHALL,  W.  H 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  conspicuous 
service,  first,  as  assistant  to  the  Chief  of  the  Pro- 
duction Division  of  the  Office  of  the  Chief  of  Ord- 
nance, in  which  capacity  he  was  of  material  as- 
sistance in  securing  the  production  of  all  articles  of 
ordnance  supplied  to  the  United  States  Arrny,  and 
later  as  special  assistant  to  the  Chief  of  Ordnance, 
in  which  capacity  he  successfully  organized  the 
industry  of  the  country  for  the  production  Jof 
artillery,  artillery  ammunition,  etc. 


MARTIN,  CHARLES  H.  .  .  Major  General 
Infantry.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services.  As  commander  of  the  90th 
Division  during  the  greater  part  of  its  service  with 
the  Army  of  Occupation,  by  his  ceaseless  energy  he 
performed  his  duties  with  the  utmost  efficiency, 
giving  the  closest  personal  supervision  to  the  train- 
ing, discipline,  and  equipment  of  his  division.  His 
brilliant  professional  attainments  and  steadfast 
devotion  to  duty  were  reflected  in  the  high  standards 
maintained  throughout  the  organizations  under  his 
command,  rendering  important  services  to  the 
American  Expeditionary  Forces. 

MASTELLER,  KENNETH  C.  .  .  Colonel 
General  Staff.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  service  as  chief  of  the  negative 
branch  of  the  Military  Intelligence  Division  of  the 
General  Staff,  in  building  up  and  developing  the 
Counter-Espionage  Service  in  this  country,  the 
Plant  Protection  Service,  the  Detection  of  Fraud 
and  Graft,  and  the  Development  Battalion  System. 

MAUBORGNE,  JOSEPH  O.  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
Signal  Corps.  For  exceptionally  merit9rioua- 
and  distinguished  service.  As  head  of  the  Engineer- 
ing and  Research  Division  of  the  Signal  Corps  he 
rendered  conspicuous  service  in  connection  with 
coordinating  the  design  and  supply  of  new  technical 
apparatus  for  the  Signal  Corps.  He  was  largely 
responsible  for  the  high  type  of  radio  equipment 
developed  for  our  Army  and  rendered  unusual  ser- 
vice in  connection  with  cipher  telegraphy. 

MAYES,  JAMES  J Colonel 

Judge  Advocate  General's  Department.  For 
exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished  ser- 
vices. He  served  with  marked  ability  as  deputy 
judge  advocate  of  he  American  Expeditionary 
Forces.  Fitted  for  this  important  duties  by  wide 
experience  and  conspicuous,  legal  attainments,  |he 
solved  ably  and  expeditiously  the  many  questions 
of  great  moment  with  which  his  department  was 
called  upon  to  deal. 

MAYO,  WILLIAM Colonel 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  conspicuous 
service.  In  addition  to  the  manifold  service  to  the 
Surgeon  General  by  furnishing  needed  advice  and 
counsel,  he  distinguished  himself  by  exceptionally 
meritorious  service  to  the  Government  in  his  work 
in  the  organization  of  surgical  service  and  his  in- 
valuable assistance  in  the  reorganization  of  the 
Medical  Department  on  the  scale  demanded  by  the 


MEARS,  FREDERICK  W.  .  .  .  Colonel 
Engineer  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  services.  He  served  with  dis- 
tinction as  commanding  officer  of  the  31st  Railway 
Engineers,  and  later  as  assistant  general  manager 
and  general  manager  Railway  Department,  Trans- 
portation Corps.  Due  to  his  remarkable  executive 
ability  and  skill  as  an  organizer  the  railways  of  the 
American  Expeditionary  Forces  were  operated 
with  rare  success,  and  the  huge  transportation 
problem,  involving  the  carrying  of  tremendous 
quantities  of  supplies  from  the  base  ports  to  the 
front,  was  satisfactorily  solved. 

MENOHER,  CHARLES  T.  .  Major  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  In  command  of  the  Forty-second  Division 
from  Chateau-Thierry  to  the  conclusion  of  the 
Argonne-Meuse  offensive,  including  the  Baccarat 
sector,  Rheims,  Vesles,  and  at  the  St.  Mihiel  salient, 
this  officer,  with  his  division,  participated  in  all  of 
those  important  engagements.  The  reputation  as  a 
fighting  unit  of  the  Forty-second  Division  is  in  no 
small  measure  due  to  the  soldierly  qualities  and  the 
military  leadership  of  this  officer. 


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MERCHANT,  BERKLEY  T.  Lieutenant  Colonel 
Quartermaster  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meri- 
torious and  distinguished  services.  While  on  duty 
in  the  remount  service,  he  performed  his  task  effi- 
ciently. Later,  appointed  chief  veterinarian  of  the 
American  Expeditionary  Forces,  he  administered, 
•with  marked  success,  the  veterinary  service,  pro- 
viding for  effective  means  of  evacuation  of  sick  and 
wounded  animals  from  the  front  and  in  placing  the 
personnel  of  the  Veterinary  Corps  on  an  efficiently 
functioning  basis. 

MIDDLETON,  TROY  H Colonel 

Infantry.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  dis- 
tinguished services.  As  a  battalion  and  a  regimental 
commander  of  the  47th  Infantry,  he  gave  proof  of 
conspicuous  energy  and  marked  tactical  ability. 
He  achieved  notable  successes  in  the  operations  near 
Sergy,  along  the  Vesle  River,  and  during  the  fierce 
fighting  in  the  Bois-du-Fays  and  Bois  de  Foret  of 
the  Argonne-Meuse  offensive,  rendering  invaluable 
services  to  the  American  Expeditionary  Forces. 

MILES,  PERRY  L Colonel 

General  Staff.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  services.  As  commander  of  the 
371st  Infantry,  which,  during  its  active  operations, 
was  attached  to  the  French  forces,  he  conducted 
his  regiment  with  conspicuous  success.  By  his 
admirable  tact  and  sound  judgment  he  maintained 
at  all  times  harmonious  relationship  with  the  allied 
forces  to  which  his  unit  was  attached,  rendering 
valuable  services  to  the  American  Expeditionary 
Forces. 

MILLER,  REUBEN  B Colonel 

Medical  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  conspicuous  service  in  the  reorganization  and 
administration  of  the  personnel  branch  of  the  Office 
of  the  Surgeon  General  of  the  Army  during  the 
present  war.  He  thereby  contributed  greatly  to 
the  proper  care  of  the  sick  and  wounded  and  thus 
increased  the  efficiency  of  the  Army. 

MILLING,  THOMAS  DeW.  .  .  .  Colonel 
Air  Service.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services.  First  as  chief  of  staff  and 
later  as  commander,  he  organized  and  conducted 
the  operations  of  the  Air  Service  of  the  First  Army 
during  the  entire  operations  of  that  Army.  By 
untiring,  painstaking,  and  energetic  efforts,  he 
succeeded  in  raising  the  efficiency  of  his  command 
and  insuring  the  proper  co-operation  with  the  land 
units.  He  exhibited  professional  attainments  of  the 
highest  order,  and  exercised  a  marked  influence  on 
the  success  of  the  First  Army. 

MINER,  ASHER Colonel 

Field  Artillery.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  services.  He  served  with  notable 
success  as  commanding  officer  of  the  109th  Field 
Artillery,  giving  proof  of  high  qualities  of  leader- 
ship. Inspiring  his  men  by  his  self-sacrificing  de- 
votion to  duty  he  maintained  a  creditable  standard 
of  efficiency  in  his  regiment  and  constantly  fur- 
mished  the  most  effective  artillery  support  to  the 
attacking  infantry. 

MITCHELL,  WILLIAM  A.  ...  Colonel 
Engineer  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  services.  Haying  taken  com- 
mand of  the  2d  Engineers  just  prior  to  the  Battle 
of  Soissons,  he  served  with  distinction  as  the  leader 
of  this  regiment  until  the  close  of  hostilities.  Un- 
der his  skillful  direction,  his  regiment  successfully 
accomplished  all  the  important  technical  missions 
assigned  to  it.  His  high  military  attainments  were 
reflected  by  its  efficiency  in  combat  operations. 
Subsequent  to  the  armistice,  he  continued  to  render 
important  services  to  the  American  Expeditionary 
Forces  as  chief  of  engineers  of  the  8th  Army  Corps. 


MITCHELL,  WILLIAM  .  Brigadier  General 
Air  Service.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services.  As  Air  Service  Commander, 
first  of  the  Zone  of  Advance  and  later  of  the  1st 
Corps,  by  bis  tireless  energy  and  keen  perception 
he  performed  duties  of  great  importance  with  mark- 
ed ability.  Subsequently  as  commander,  Air 
Service,  of  the  1st  Army,  and,  in  addition,  after 
formation  of  the  2d  Army  as  commander  of  Air 
Service  of  both  armies,  by  his  able  direction  of 
these  vitally  important  services  he  proved  to  be  a 
potent  factor  in  the  successes  achieved  during  the 
operations  of  the  American  armies. 

MONTGOMERY,  JOHN  C.  .  .  .  Colonel 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  Serving  successively  as  division  inspector, 
2d  Division;  assistant  chief  of  staff,  G-3,  1st  Army 
Corps;  and  assistant  chief  of  staff,  G-3,  3d  Army, 
he  has  been  charged  with  duties  of  a  most  important 
nature,  in  the  performance  of  which  he  has  at  all 
times  manifested  steadfast  loyalty  and  military 
ability  of  a  high  order,  rendering  services  of  signal 
worth. 


MOORE,  HUGH  B.  .  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
Quartermaster  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meri- 
torious and  distinguished  services.  He  served 
creditably  as  superintendent.  Army  Transport 
Service,  at  Brest,  and  later,  director  of  the  Army 
Transport  Service,  he  successfully  supervised  the 
activities  of  this  service  in  40  ports.  Actuated  by 
self-sacrificing  devotion  to  duty,  he  achieved 
marked  success  in  expediting  the  movement  of 
troops,  rendering  services  of  inestimable  value  to 
the  American  Expeditionary  Forces. 


MOORMAN,  FRANK 


Lieutenant  Colonel 


For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  In  a  position  of  the  greatest  responsi- 
bility, he  displayed  peculiar  genius,  combined  with 
exact  scientific  knowledge,  in  organizing,  training, 
and  operating  the  radio  intelligence  service  of  the 
Intelligence  Section.  Charged  with  the  duty  of 
intercepting  and  deciphering  the  radio  messages  of 
the  enemy,  he  acted  with  initiative  and  foresight, 
achieving  brilliant  results. 

MORENO,  ARISTIDES  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  a  member  of  the  Intelligence  Section, 
he  efficiently  organized  and  directed  the  operations 
of  the  counter-espionage  service  in  the  American 
Expeditionary  Forces,  displaying  marked  talents 
in  a  position  of  great  responsibility.  His  unusual 
powers  of  discernment,  his  tact,  and  sound  judg- 
ment made  possible  effective  co-operation  with  cor- 
responding services  of  the  allied  armies.  Due 
to  his  zeal  and  untiring  devotion,  the  counter- 
espionage service  attained  exceptional  proficiency. 

MORGAN,  JOHN  M Colonel 

Infantry.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services.  As  commanding  officer  of 
the  309th  Infantry  during  the  last  two  months  of 
hostilities  he  displayed  marked  qualities  of  leader- 
ship and  unflagging  energy.  By  the  skillful  manner 
in  which  he  conducted  his  regiment  during  the  ad- 
vance through  the  Bpis  de  Loges  in  the  first  part  of 
November  he  contributed  materially  to  the  suc- 
cesses of  his  division  in  its  operations  in  the  Meuse- 
Argonne  offensive. 

MORRISON,  JOHN  F.  .  .  Major  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  conspicuous 
service  as  department  commander,  Western 
Department,  in  handling  with  great  skill,  tact, 
and  sound  judgment  many  difficult  problems  aris- 
ing in  his  department. 


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MORROW,  DWIGHT  W 

Member  of  the  American  Shipping  Mission.  For 
exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished  serv- 
ices. He  was  responsible  for  the  first  intelligent 
epitomization  of  the  complete  allied  tonnage  situ- 
ation, and  his  able  presentation  of  the  situation  to 
the  allied  countries  materially  affected  the  tonnage 
policy,  resulting  in  all  possible  economy.  By  his 
tact  and  good  judgment  in  matters  affecting  the 
establishment  of  the  Military  Board  of  Allied 
Supply  he  helped  materially  in  the  splendid  results 
obtained  by  that  organization. 

MORROW,  WILLIAM  H Colonel 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  He  served  with  conspicuous  success  as 
commanding  officer  of  the  7th  Infantry,  succeeding 
in  all  of  the  difficult  missions  assigned  to  him.  His 
sound  judgment  and  untiring  energy  proved  im- 
portant factors  in  the  successful  operations  of  his 
division  against  the  enemy. 

MORTON,  CHARLES  G.  .  .  Major  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  He  commanded  the  Twenty-ninth  Divi- 
sion from  the  date  of  its  organization  until  the  end 
of  hostilities;  and  led  this  division  with  skill  and 
ability  in  the  successful  operations  east  and  north- 
east of  Verdun  which  forced  the  enemy  to  maintain 
this  front  with  strong  forces,  thus  preventing  an 
increase  of  hostile  strength  between  the  Argonne 
and  the  Meuse. 

MOSELEY,  GEORGE  V.  H.  .  Brigadier  General 
F9r  exceptionally  meritorious  and  conspicuous 
services  as  assistant  chief  of  staff.  He  handled  with 
great  executive  ability  and  rare  understanding  all 
problems  of  equipping  and  supplying  the  large 
numbers  of  American  troops  arrived  and  operating 
in  France,  and  by  his  large  grasp  of  supply  prob- 
lems and  tireless  energy  he  has  conspicuously  aided 
the  successful  administration  of  the  supply  de- 
partment. 

MOTT,  T.  BENTLEY Colonel 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  chief  liaison  officer  of  the  commander 
in  chief,  American  Expeditionary  Forces,  at  allied 
general  headquarters,  he  performed  the  important 
duties  with  which  he  was  charged  with  marked 
ability,  and  by  his  tact  and  sound  judgment  he 
materially  assisted  in  insuring  close  co-operation  be- 
tween the  French  and  American  Armies. 

MOTT,  JOHN  R 

For  especially  meritorious  and  conspicuous 
service  as  General  Secretary  of  the  National  War 
Work  Council  of  the  Young  Men's  Christian  As- 
sociation of  the  United  States. 

MOUNT,  JAMES  R Colonel 

Medical  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  services.  Arriving  in  France  with 
the  first  American  troops,  he  undertook  the  task 
of  creating  a  medical  supply  depot  and  administer- 
ing a  medical  supply  service  for  the  American  Ex- 
peditionary Forces.  Using  his  limited  resources 
with  great  skill  and  judgment  he  displayed  un- 
usual talent  for  organization  and  laid  the  founda- 
tion of  an  efficient  medical  supply  service. 

MUIR,  CHARLES  H.  .  .  .  Major  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services  as  division  and  corps  commander.  Com- 
manding the  Twenty-eighth  Division  during  the 
Argonne-Meuse  offensive,  and  especially  in  the 
difficult  operations  which  resulted  in  the  clearing 
of  the  Argonne  Forest,  he  proved  himself  to  be  an 
energetic  leader  of  the  highest  professional  attain- 


ments. As  a  corps  commander  he  displayed  the 
same  fine  qualities  that  characterized  his  service 
with  a  division. 

MUNSON,  EDWARD  L.  .  Brigadier  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  conspicuous 
service.  He  developed  the  scheme  of  field  training 
for  officers  and  enlisted  men  of  the  Medical  De- 
partment; directed  the  organization  and  adminis- 
tration of  the  medical  officers'  training  camps,  and 
organized  and  administered  the  Morale  Branch  of 
the  General  Staff. 

MURPHY,  FRED  T Colonel 

Medical  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  services.  As  director  of  Base 
Hospital  No.  21,  as  supervisor  of  the  evacuation 
of  the  sick  and  wounded  of  the  1st  Army,  and  later 
as  director  of  the  Bureau  of  Medicine  and  Surgery 
of  the  American  Red  Cross  he  rendered  most  val- 
uable assistance  to  the  American  Expeditionary 
Forces.  Throughout  his  service  he  displayed  un- 
usual administrative  ability  and  professional  skill, 
combined  with  a  genius  for  organization  that  con- 
tributed greatly  to  the  efficiency  of  the  Medical 
Service  of  the  Army.  Untiring  in  zeal  and  enthu- 
siastic in  his  duty,  he  was  an  inspiration  to  those 
associated  with  him. 

MURPHY,  GRAYSON  MALLET  P.  .   . 

Lieutenant  Colonel 

General  Staff.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  services.  He  organized  the 
work  of  the  American  Red  Cross  in  Europe,  and  to 
his  foresight,  wisdom,  and  untiring  efforts  are  largely 
due  the  splendid  work  performed  for  the  American 
Expeditionary  Forces  by  that  institution.  Later 
he  displayed  marked  ability  as  assistant  chief  of 
staff  of  the  42d  Division  during  the  operations  of 
that  unit. 

MYER,  EDGAR  A Colonel 

Infantry.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services.  Haying  taken  command  of 
the  129th  Infantry  at  a  critical  period  during  active 
operations  he  displayed  marked  ability  as  a  mili- 
tary leader  by  the  successful  manner  in  which  he 
conducted  his  regiment.  Constantly  maintaining 
a  high  grade  of  morale  among  his  command,  he 
was  able  to  accomplish,  with  marked  success,  all 
missions  assigned  to  his  unit. 

MYERS,  HUB Colonel 

Cavalry.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  dis- 
tinguished services.  As  Assistant  Chief  of  Staff, 
G-3,  and  Chief  of  Staff,  Second  Division,  during  its 
final  operations,  he  performed  his  exacting  staff 
duties  with  conspicuous  ability.  To  his  brilliant 
military  attainments  and  untiring  zeal  were  due, 
in  a  large  measure,  the  successes  achieved  by  his 
division  in  its  attack  on  Massif  du  Mont  at  St. 
Etienne-a-Arnes,  when  the  2d  Division  served  with 
the  Fourth  French  Army,  and  again  during  its 
advance  from  Landres-et  St.  Georges  to  the  Meuse 
during  the  final  phase  of  the  Meuse-Argonne 
offensive. 

NAYLOR,  WILLIAM  K.  .  Brigadier  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  While  chief  of  staff  of  the  33d  Division  he 
exhibited  conspicuous  ability  in  the  operations 
north  of  Verdun,  France,  in  September  and  October, 
1918.  He  frequently  visited  the  front-line  posi- 
tions under  heavy  enemy  artillery  fire,  and  by  his 
personal  efforts  and  skillful  dispositions  was  in  a 
large  measure  responsible  for  the  successes  gained. 

NEVILLE,  W.  C.  .  .  .  Brigadier  General 
United  States  Marine  Corps.  For  exceptionally 
meritorious  and  distinguished  services.  While  in 
command  of  the  5th  Regiment  U.  S.  M.  C.,  and 
later  of  the  4th  Infantry  Brigade,  he  participated  in 


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the  battles  of  Chateau-Thierry,  the  advance  near 
Soissons  and  the  operations  of  St.  Mihiel,  Blanc 
Mont  Ridge  and  the  Argonne-Meuse.  In  all 
of  these  he  proved  himself  to  be  a  leader  of  great 
skill  and  ability. 

NICHOLSON,  WILLIAM  J.  .  Brigadier  General 
Infantry.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services.  He  commanded  with 
distinction  the  157th  Infantry  Brigade  from  its 
organization  to  the  time  of  the  armistice — at  all 
times  with  credit  to  himself  and  to  his  command. 

NOBLE,  ROBERT  E.  .  .  .  Major  General 
Medical  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  conspicuous  services.  He  had  immediate 
charge  of  the  Personnel  Division  of  the  Surgeon 
General's  Office  and  solved  the  problem  of  getting 
medical  officers  into  the  Army  during  an  increase 
from  1,500  at  the  beginning  of  the  war  to  30,000. 
He  also  had  charge  of  the  Hospital  Division  of  the 
Surgeon  General's  Office,  handling  both  of  these 
large  responsibilities  with  conspicuous  success. 

NOLAN,  DENNIS  E.  .  .  Brigadier  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  He  organized  and  administered  with 
marked  ability  the  intelligence  section  of  the 
General  Staff  of  the  American  Expeditionary 
Forces.  His  estimates  of  the  complex  and  ever- 
changing  military  and  political  situation,  his 
sound  judgment,  and  accurate  discrimination  were 
invaluable  to  the  Govdernment,  and  influenced 
greatly  the  success  that  attended  the  operations  of 
the  American  armies  in  Europe. 

NUTTMAN,  LOUIS  M.  .  Brigadier  General 
Infantry.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services.  As  a  regimental  commander 
of  the  89th  Division  he  displayed  marked  military 
ability,  providing  his  regiment  with  efficient  train- 
ing which  showed  its  effect  by  the  excellent  con- 
duct of  the  regiment  in  combat.  Later,  when  pro- 
moted to  the  grade  of  brigadier  general,  he  demon- 
strated great  executive  ability  in  the  organization 
and  administration  of  the  Combat  Officers'  Re- 
placement Depot  at  Gondrecourt. 

O'DONNELL,  JOHN  L.  .  Chaplain,  First  Lieut. 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  regimental  chaplain,  he  was  ceaseless 
in  his  efforts  to  better  the  welfare  of  the  men, 
and  during  the  period  of  operations  acc9mpanied 
the  attacking  waves  in  every  action  in  which 
the  regiment  took  part.  Exposing  himself  to  ar- 
tillery and  machine-gun  fire  to  care  personally  for 
the  wounded,  organizing  parties  of  stretcher 
bearers,  going  without  a  thought  of  personal  danger 
wherever  he  was  needed,  he  set  an  example  of 
courage  and  heroism,  appreciably  raising  the  morale 
of  those  with  whom  and  for  whom  he  worked. 

OGDEN,  HUGH  WALKER  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
Judge  Advocate  General's  Department.  For 
exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished  ser- 
vices. As  judge  advocate  and  inspector  of  the 
42d  Division  he  rendered  valuable  services.  He 
exhibited  ability  of  a  high  order  throughout  the 
operations  of  the  division.  Later  assigned  to  the 
Bureau  of  Civil  Affairs  for  the  Third  Army,  he 
performed  his  task  with  marked  success. 

OLIVER,  ROBERT  T Colonel 

Dental  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services.  As  chief  dental  surgeon  he 
displayed  remarkable  ability  in  the  performance  of 
his  numerous  and  exacting  duties.  He  directed  the 
personnel,  equipment,  and  operations  of  his  depart- 
ment with  sound  judgment,  showing  resourceful- 
ness in  solving  new  problems  which  confronted  him. 


ORTON,  EDWARD,  Jr.  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
Motor  Transport  Corps.  For  exceptionally 
meritorious  and  conspicuous  service.  His  untiring 
energy  and  splendid  judgment  were  displayed 
in  the  efficient  organization  of  the  Engineering 
Division  of  the  Motor  Transport  Corps,  in  bringing 
about  standardization  of  equipment  and  supplies 
and  in  efficiently  directing  the  forces  of  the  motor 
industry  to  the  mutual  advantage  of  the  Army  and 
the  industry  itself. 

O'RYAN,  JOHN  F Major  General 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  commander  of  the  Twenty-seventh 
Division  in  its  successful  operations  with  the 
British  in  France  in  the  autumn  of  1918  he  dis- 
played qualities  of  skill  and  aggressiveness  which 
mark  him  as  a  leader  of  ability.  In  the  breach  of 
the  Hindenburg  line  between  St.  Quentin  and  Cam- 
brai  the  name  of  his  division  is  linked  with  the 
British  in  adding  new  laurels  to  the  allied  forces 
in  France. 

OURY,  WILLIAM  H Colonel 

Infantry.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services.  Placed  in  command  of  the 
157th  Infantry  Brigade  during  the  Montfaucon 
drive,  he  displayed  exceptional  qualities  of  leader- 
ship and  marked  tactical  skill.  Continuing  at  the 
same  time  in  command  of  his  regiment,  the  314th 
Infantry,  he  directed  the  men  of  his  command,  and 
by  his  dauntless  determination  carried  them  for- 
ward under  heavy  enemy  fire.  He  proved  himself 
untiring  in  energy  and  possessed  of  great  initiative, 
sound  judgment  and  military  attainments  of  high 
order. 

PAEGELOW,  JOHN  A  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
Signal  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services.  As  commander  of  balloon 
service  of  the  First  Army  Corps  and  First  Army,  he 
was  well  fitted  for  his  important  position  both  by 
long  experience  in  aeronautics  and  by  noted  organ- 
izing ability.  Through  his  untiring  energy  and  effi- 
cient system  of  supply  and  transportation  was  de- 
veloped in  spite  of  the  numerous  difficulties  which 
assailed  him.  The  successes  achieved  by  the  balloon 
service  in  the  second  battle  of  the  Marne  and  in 
the  St.  Mihiel  offensive  are  a  tribute  to  the  high 
character  of  services  rendered  by  him  to  the  Amer- 
ican Expeditionary  Forces. 

PALMER,  BRUCE Colonel 

General  Staff.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  services.  As  a  member  of  the 
general  staff  of  the  American  Expeditionary  Forces, 
on  duty  with  the  First  Section,  first  as  Chief  of  the 
Tonnage  Division  during  a  period  of  stress,  be- 
fraught  with  difficulties,  and  later  as  deputy  as- 
sistant chief  of  staff,  he  performed  duties  of  great 
responsibility  with  marked  ability,  fidelity,  and 
success,  invariably  displaying  personal  and  pro- 
fessional attainments  of  a  high  order. 

PALMER,  JOHN  McA Colonel 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  In  the  organization  of  the  operations 
section  of  the  General  Staff,  American  Expedition- 
ary Forces,  this  officer  displayed  sound  tactical 
judgment  and  breadth  of  vision,  and  the  ultimate 
success  of  the  American  plan  of  campaign  was  large- 
ly due  to  his  detailed  plans.  As  commander  of  the 
58th  Infantry  Brigade  during  the  severe  fighting 
north  of  Verdun,  in  the  Argonne-Meuse  offensive, 
his  services  were  conspicuous  and  his  brigade 
successful. 

PARK,  RICHARD Colonel 

Engineers.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
conspicuous  service.  To  his  energy  and  good  judg- 
ment may  be  largely  attributed  the  rapid  develop- 
ment and  successful  administration  of  the  Engineer 


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Training  School  and  mobilization  camp  at  Camp 
A.  A.  Humphreys,  Va.  His  utilization  of  labor  of 
troops  to  supplement  construction  forces  is  a  fine 
example  of  initiative  in  meeting  a  critical  situation. 

PARKER,  FRANK  .  .  .  Brigadier  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  He  commanded,  with  marked  distinction, 
the  18th  United  States  Infantry.  Later,  as  a  bri- 
gade commander,  he  exhibited  qualities  of  rare 
leadership,  superb  courage,  and  unusual  initiative. 
Finally  he  commanded  the  1st  Division  in  the  Ar- 
j;onne  offensive  in  the  autumn  of  1918,  where  he 
showed  himself  to  be  a  skilled  leader  of  marked 
ability. 

PARKER,  JOHN  H Colonel 

Infantry.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services.  As  an  instructor  in  the 
Army  Machine  Gun  School  at  Langres,  by  his  tire- 
less efforts  he  secured  the  necessary  equipment  and 
ably  instructed  a  large  student  body  in  the  technical 
handling  of  one  of  the  most  important  fire  power 
weapons  developed  in  the  present  war,  rendering 
services  of  great  value  to  the  American  Expedition- 
ary Forces. 

PATRICK,  MASON  M.  .  .  Major  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  He  displayed  much  ability  and  devotion 
to  duty  as  director  of  construction  and  forestry, 
and  later,  as  chief  of  the  Air  Service  of  the  Ameri- 
can Expeditionary  Forces,  he  perfected  and  ably 
administered  the  organization  of  this  important 
department. 

PATTERSON,  Miss  HANNAH  J 

For  distinguished  and  meritorious  service  in  that 
she  devoted  herself  throughout  the  whole  period  of 
the  war  to  executive  work  of  the  Women's  Commit- 
tee of  the  Council  of  National  Defense,  devoting 
herself  with  great  ability  and  energy  to  the  organ- 
ization of  the  activities  and  interests  of  the  women 
throughout  the  United  States  in  the  interest  of  the 
successful  prosecution  of  the  war  and,  by  her  efforts, 
contributed  to  the  splendid  co-operation  on  the 
part  of  the  women  of  the  country  in  the  great  na- 
tional emergency. 

PATTON,  GEORGE  S.,  JR.  Lieutenant  Colonel 
Tank  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
-distinguished  services.  By  his  energy  and  sound 
judgment  he  rendered  very  valuable  services  in  his 
organization  and  direction  of  the  Tank  Center  at 
the  Army  Schools  at  Langres.  In  the  employment 
of  Tank  Corps  troops  in  combat  he  displayed  high 
military  attainments,  zeal,  and  marked  adaptability 
in  a  form  of  warfare  comparatively  new  to  the 
American  Army. 

PAULES,  EARL  G Colonel 

Engineer  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  services.  As  a  member  of  the 
American  Military  Commission  of  Italy  from  April 
to  July,  1918,  he  displayed  tact  and  diplomacy  in 
making  a  preliminary  investigation  of  the  Czecho- 
slovak situation.  Later,  as  commanding  officer  of 
the  7th  Engineers,  he  participated  creditably  in  the 
St.  Mihiel  and  Meuse-Argonne  offensives,  materi- 
ally aiding  in  the  operations  of  the  5th  Division  by 
his  skill  in  constructing  bridges  across  the  Meuse 
River  in  the  face  of  desperate  hostile  resistance. 

PECK,  ALLEN  STEEL  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
Engineers.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services.  As  an  officer  of  the  Forestry 
Service  he  displayed  exceptional  tact  and  sound 
judgment  in  securing  public  and  private  grants  for 
large  quantities  of  timber  from  the  French  Govern- 
ment. At  all  times  he  pursued  his  task  with  great 


energy,  achieving  signal  success.  He  organized 
and  administered  a  project  for  the  production  of 
fuel  wood,  which  proved  entirely  successful.  In 
these  endeavors  he  rendered  valuable  service  to  the 
American  Expeditionary  Forces. 

PECK,  CHARLES  H.  .  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  director  of  Base  Hospital  No.  15, 
which  he  had  organized  most  efficiently,  he  dis- 
played unusual  skill  and  very  marked  ability  in 
the  conduct  of  that  unit.  Later,  as  senior  consult- 
ant in  general  surgery  for  the  American  Expedi- 
tionary Forces,  his  professional  attainments,  wide 
experience,  and  sound  advice  proved  of  inesti- 
mable value  in  increasing  the  efficiency  of  the  Medi- 
cal Department  of  the  United  States  Army. 

PECK,  ROBERT  H Colonel 

Infantry.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  dis- 
tinguished services.  He  rendered  services  of  signal 
worth  as  commanding  officer  of  the  47th  Infantry 
and  subsequently  of  the  llth  Infantry,  successfully 
accomplishing  all  missions  assigned  to  the  regiment 
under  his  command  during  the  active  operations  in 
which  it  participated.  Constantly  displaying  unre- 
mitting zeal  and  tactical  ability  of  a  high  order,  he 
proved  himself  invaluable  to  the  American  Expe- 
ditionary Forces. 

PEEK,  ERNEST  D Colonel 

Engineers.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services .  He  organized  and  C9nducted 
the  operation  of  the  standard  gauge  and  light  rail- 
ways of  the  1st  Army.  Although  handicapped  by 
lack  of  personnel  and  material,  he  pushed  the  enter- 
prise to  success.  By  untiring,  painstaking,  and 
energetic  efforts  in  the  use  of  the  inadequate 
means  at  his  disposal  he  displayed  unusual  talent 
for  organization  and  masterful  execution. 

PEIRCE,  WILLIAM  S.  .  Brigadier  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  conspicuous 
service.  While  in  charge  of  the  Springfield  Arsenal 
his  exceptional  ability  contributed  materially  to 
increasing  the  output  of  small  arms.  As  assistant 
Chief  of  Ordnance  he  has  rendered  conspicuous 
service. 

PERKINS,  ALBERT  T Colone 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  deputy  and  later  as  manager  of  light 
railways,  he  undertook  the  task  of  organizing  a 
light  railway  service  for  the  American  Expedition- 
ary Forces.  His  long  and  complete  railroad  ex- 
perience and  knowledge  assured  the  success  of  these 
lines.  By  his  foresight  in  promptly  gathering 
from  the  United  States  a  generous  supply  of  rail- 
way material  he  quickly  brought  the  light  railway 
service  to  a  high  degree  of  efficiency. 

PERKINS,  JAMES  H.  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
Quartermaster  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meri- 
torious and  distinguished  services.  He  was  in 
charge  of  the  work  of  the  American  Red  Cross  in 
Europe  for  a  period  of  time,  and  by  his  great  energy 
and  untiring  efforts  maintained  that  institution  at 
a  high  state  of  excellence  and  rendered  valuable 
assistance  to  the  American  Expeditionary  Forces. 
While  in  the  military  service  he  displayed  marked 
ability  in  the  performance  of  the  various  duties 
with  which  he  was  entrusted. 

PERSHING,  JOHN  JOSEPH  .  .  .  General 
Commanding  General,  American  Expeditionary 
Forces.  As  a  token  of  the  gratitude  of  the  American 
people  to  the  commander  of  our  armies  in  the  field 
for  his  distinguished  services,  and  in  appreciation 
of  the  success  which  our  armies  have  achieved 
under  his  leadership. 


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PEYTON,  EPHRAIM  G Colonel 

320th  Infantry.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  services.  As  the  commanding 
officer  of  the  320th  Infantry  Regiment,  in  all  its 
operations,  by  careful  and  painstaking  prepara- 
tions and  skillful  leadership,  he  enabled  his  regi- 
ment to  carry  always  its  tasks  through  to  a  success- 
ful end.  At  all  times  he  displayed  a  high  order  of 
leadership  and  exhibited  superb  qualities  as  a  com- 
mander. 

PEYTON,  PHILIP  B.     ......       Colonel 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  He  took  command  of  a  regiment  which 
had  undergone  six  days  of  shell  fire  and  commanded 
it  with  such  unusual  skill  as  to  enable  the  regi- 
ment to  capture  Aincreyille,  Bois  de  Babi6mont, 
Doulcon,  and,  after  crossing  the  Meuse,  to  capture 
Hill  No.  292,  Dun-sur-Meuse,  Milly-devant-Dun, 
Lion-deyant-Dun,  C6te  St.  Germain,  Chateau 
Charmois,  and  Mouzay,  thereby  displaying  the 
highest  order  of  leadership  and  exhibiting  the 
masterful  qualities  of  a  commander. 

PIERCE,  CHARLES  C Colonel 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  Serving  as  assistant  to  the  chief  quarter- 
master, American  Expeditionary  Forces,  in  the 
capacity  of  chief  of  Graves  Registration  Services 
since  December,  1917,  he  displayed  unusual  ability 
and  conscientious  care  in  the  performance  of  his 
exacting  duties.  Under  his  skillful  administration 
the  service  functioned  efficiently.  He  at  all  times 
showed  great  energy  and  performed  his  important 
task  with  exceptional  success. 

PIERCE,  PALMER  E.  .  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
Infantry.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  dis- 
tinguished service.  As  brigadier  general,  United 
States  Army,  his  zeal,  intelligence,  and  effective 
work  in  the  preliminary  organization  of  our  in- 
dustries for  war  contributed  substantially  to  the 
progress  made. 

PIERSON,  ROBERT  H Colonel 

Medical  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  services.  He  served  as  division 
surgeon  of  the  Fifth  Division  from  its  organization 
until  the  close  of  hostilities,  when  he  became  chief 
surgeon  of  the  Sixth  Army  Corps.  Due  to  his  sound 
judgment  and  efficient  direction  of  medical  per- 
sonnel, gas  casualties  in  his  division  were  reduced  to 
a  minimum.  By  his  resourceful  methods  in  com- 
bating disease  he  prevented  the  firing  lines  from 
being  depleted  at  a  critical  time,  maintaining  a  high 
standard  of  combat  strength  efficiency. 

PIKE,  SHEPARD  L.  .  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
Infantry.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  dis- 
tinguished services.  As  commandant  of  the  Army 
Candidates'  School  at  Langres,  France,  he  organ- 
ized an  important  institution  and  developed  it  to  a 
high  state  of  efficiency.  His  services  in  capably 
directing  the  training  of  more  than  5,000  candi- 
dates for  active  duty  at  the  front  were  of  the  utmost 
value  to  the  American  Expeditionary  Forces. 

PLUNKETT,  CHARLES  P.  .  Rear  Admiral 
U.  S.  N.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services.  He  supervised  the  produc- 
tion, transportation  to  Europe,  and  the  placing 
in  action  on  the  western  front  of  the  United  States 
Naval  Gun  Battalion  of  five  14-inch  guns  on  rail- 
way mounts,  the  most  powerful  artillery  weapons 
brought  into  action  against  Germany  and  her 
allies  during  the  war.  In  this  stupendous  under- 
taking, the  successful  accomplishment  of  which  had 
an  important  bearing  on  the  outcome  of  the  war, 
he  displayed  technical  knowledge  of  a  high  order, 
combined  with  practical  knowledge  of  the  needs 
of  the  service  and  the  difficulties  to  be  encountered. 


He  worked  with  unceasing  zeal  and  devotion, 
rendering  a  service  of  rare  distinction  to  the  Amer- 
ican Expeditionary  Forces. 

POILLON  ARTHUR,     .      .    Lieutenant  Colonel 
Cavalry.     For  especially  meritorious  and   dis- 
tinguished service  while  serving  as  Military  Attache 
at  the  Hague,  Netherlands. 

POORE,  BENJAMIN  A.  .  Brigadier  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  He  commanded,  with  distinction  and 
ability,  the  7th  Infantry  Brigade  in  the  numerous 
engagements  of  the  Argonne-Meuse  campaign. 
By  his  energy  and  ability  his  brigade  drove  the 
enemy  from  Ruisseau  des  Forges  and  from  the  Bois 
du  Fays.  In  these  engagements  important  cap- 
tures of  many  prisoners  and  much  material  were 
made  by  the  troops  of  his  command. 

POPE,  WILLIAM  R Colonel 

Calvary.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  dis- 
tinguished services.  Having  taken  command  of  the 
113th  Infantry  shortly  before  the  beginning  of  the 
Meuse-Argonne  offensive,  held  it  with  signal  ability 
throughout  the  period  of  its  engagement  in  that 
operation.  By  his  energy  and  resourcefulness  in 
overcoming  the  numerous  adverse  conditions  which 
confronted  his  regiment,  he  proved  an  inspiration 
to  his  men  and  an  important  factor  in  the  success  of 
his  division. 

POWER,  NEAL  .  .  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
Judge  Advocate  General's  Department.  For 
exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished  servi- 
ces. As  head  of  the  Special  Disciplinary  Division 
in  this  office  of  the  Judge  Advocate,  American  Ex- 
peditionary Forces,  he  was  charged  with  duties  of 
an  exceptionally  arduous  and  responsible  nature, 
in  the  performance  of  which  he  displayed  high 
professional  attainments  and  notable  devotion  to 
duty. 

PRICE,  HOWARD  C Colonel 

Infantry.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services.  He  organized,  trained,  and 
commanded  in  active  operations  the  360th  Infan- 
try, which  under  his  capable  leadership  was  emi- 
nently successful  as  a  combat  unit.  At  all  times  he 
inspired  a  notable  spirit  among  the  members  of  his 
command.  He  displayed  military  attainments  of  a 
high  order  in  the  capture  of  the  Forfit  du  Bois  le 
Pretre  during  the  St.  Mihiel  offensive  and  the  as- 
sault on  the  Freya  Stellung  in  the  Argonne-Meuse 
operations,  rendering  merited  services  to  the 
American  Expeditionary  Forces. 

PRICE,  WILLIAM  G.  .  .  Brigadier  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  He  commanded  the  53d  Field  Artillery 
Brigade  with  marked  distinction,  proving  himself 
a  tactical  leader  of  extraordinary  ability.  Through 
the  formidable  assistance  which  his  brigade  fur- 
nished to  the  attacking  Infantry  during  the  engage- 
ment of  the  91st  Division  from  the  Lys  to  the 
Scheldt,  the  rapid  advance  of  the  Infantry  was  in- 
sured and  the  success  made  more  brilliant. 

PRICE,  XENOPHON  H.  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
Engineer  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  services.  He  organized  and  was 
continuously  in  charge  of  all  map-room  data  of  the 
3d  Section,  General  Staff,  at  General  Headquarters, 
American  Expeditionary  Forces.  Through  his 
energy,  ability,  and  sound  military  judgment  maps 
showing  accurately  the  situation  on  the  battle 
fronts  were  constantly  available  for  outlining  pro- 
jected operations,  and  the  data  compiled  by  mm 
is  of  incalculable  historical  value  in  preserving  a 
record  of  the  achievements  of  the  American  Ex- 
peditionary Forces. 


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PURINGTON,  GEORGE  A.  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
Cavalry.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services.  He  was  engaged  in  keeping 
roads  open  and  traffic  moving  in  the  advance  of  the 
1st  Army  between  the  26th  of  September  and  the 
30th  of  September,  1918,  in  the  battle  west  of  the 
Meuse.  Due  to  his  tireless  effort  and  determina- 
tion the  supply  of  ammunition  and  food  of  the  3d 
and  5th  Corps  was  insured.  Although  confronted 
with  a  most  difficult  task,  he  overcame  all  obstacles 
and  crowned  his  efforts  with  great  success. 

PUTNAM,  HERBERT 

For  especially  meritorious  and  conspicuous 
service  as  General  Director  of  the  American  Library 
Association,  Library  War  Service. 

QUEKEMEYER,  JOHN  G.  .  .  .  Colonel 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  chief  of  the  American  Mission  at 
British  General  Headquarters,  he  administered  the 
duties  of  the  office  with  tact  and  ability,  promoting 
cordial  relations  between  members  of  the  Allied 
Armies  with  whom  he  came  in  contact.  As  aide- 
de-camp  to  the  commander  in  chief,  he  has  per- 
formed his  important  duties  with  marked  distinc- 
tion and  sound  judgment. 

RALSTON,  FRANCIS  W Colonel 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  His  marked  military  attainments  render- 
ed his  services  most  valuable  while  serving  as  ad- 
jutant of  the  42d  Division.  As  commandant  of 
General  Headquarters  American  Expeditionary 
Forces,  he  performed  exacting  duties  with  distinc- 
tion. By  his  unflagging  energy,  zeal,  and  sound 
judgment  he  solved  difficult  problems  of  adminis- 
tration achieving  most  satisfactory  results. 

READ,  ALVIN  C Colonel 

Infantry.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services.  As  inspector  general  for 
the  armies  during  their  operations  in  the  St.  Mihiel 
and  Meuse-Argonne  offensives,  by  his  keen  obser- 
vations of  the  conduct  of  units  and  leadership  dis- 
played by  commanders  he  was  able  at  all  times  to 
give  valuable  information  as  to  the  morale  and 
efficiency  of  troops  and  their  commanders.  By  the 
able  handling  of  his  important  duties,  prompt  and 
adequate  means  were  always  provided  for  improv- 
ing conditions  as  to  these  important  factors  in  the 
conduct  of  operations.  Later,  as  chief  inspector  of 
the  army  of  occupation,  he  cpntinued  to  render  the 
same  superior  quality  of  service  which  marked  that 
given  by  him  prior  to  the  armistice. 

READ,  GEORGE  W.  .  .  .  Major  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  He  commanded  with  distinction  the 
Thirtieth  Division,  and  organized  and  commanded 
the  Second  Army  Corps  in  its  operations  with  the 
British  forces  in  France.  He  displayed  qualities 
of  leadership  and  professional  attainments  of  a 
high  order,  and  to  his  efforts  are  largely  due  the 
brilliant  success  achieved. 

RECKORD,  MILTON  A Colonel 

Infantry.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services.  He  served  with  distinction 
as  commanding  officer  of  the  115th  Infantry,  at  all 
times  showing  qualities  of  high  military  leadership 
and  great  tactical  ability.  Inspiring  his  men  by  his 
aggressive  spirit  and  fervent  devotion  to  his  task, 
he  led  them  with  noted  success  through  three  weeks 
of  constant  action  against  the  enemy  during  the 
operations  north  of  Verdun. 

REECE,  CARROL  B.     .      .      .    First  Lieutenant 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 

services.    He  showed  energy,  initiative,  and  military 

ability  of  a  high  order  while  serving  as  second 


lieutenant  in  the  102d  Infantry  in  command  of  a 
company  and  later  a  battalion.  He  led  his  company 
brilliantly  in  the  attack  upon  the  St.  Mihiel  salient 
and  during  the  operations  of  the  26th  Division  north 
of  Verdun.  Confronted  later  by  a  task  of  great 
difficulty  when  placed  in  command  of  a  battalion, 
which  suffered  heavy  casualties  and  became  badly 
disorganized,  he  displayed  marked  ability  and  de- 
termination in  reorganizing  his  command  and 
molding  it  into  a  good  fighting  unit,  able  under  his 
leadership  to  achieve  valuable  results. 

REES,  ROBERT  I.  ...  Brigadier  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  conspicuous 
service  with  the  committee  charged  with  education 
and  special  training  in  the  Army.  To  his  initiative 
and  breadth  of  vision  are  largely  due  the  successful 
measures  for  training  of  enlisted  men  for  special 
services  and  the  establishment  of  the  Student  Army 
Training  Corps. 

REEVES,  JAMES  H Colonel 

Infantry.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distingusished  services.  He  organized  the  353d 
Infantry  and  commanded  it  with  distinction  during 
all  but  one  month  of  its  active  service.  The  high 
qualities  of  leadership  and  unfailing  devotion  to 
duty  displayed  by  him  were  responsible  for  the 
marked  esprit  and  morale  of  his  command.  To 
his  marked!  tactical  ability  and  energy  are  largely 
due  the  brilliant  successes  achieved  by  his  regi- 
ment during  its  operations  against  the  enemy. 

REILLY,  HENRY  J Colonel 

Field  Artillery.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  services.  In  command  of  the 
149th  Field  Artillery  throughput  its  entire  period 
of  service,  he  participated  with  credit  in  all  the 
operations  of  the  42d  Division.  Through  his  tire- 
less energy  and  technical  skill  as  an  artillerist,  his 
regiment  constantly  gave  most  effective  assistance 
to  the  infantry  which  it  supported. 

REINHART,  STANLEY  E.  .  .  .  Major 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  In  command  of  a  battery  and  subsequent- 
ly a  battalion  of  the  17th  Field  Artillery,  he  gave 
proof  of  high  qualities  of  leadership  and  military 
attainments,  notably  during  the  operations  near 
Soissons  in  July,  1918,  when  he  skillfully  maneu- 
vered his  battalion  in  front  of  the  infantry  under 
machine-gun  fire  from  the  enemy  with  but  few 
casualties  to  his  command.  Later  he  rendered 
valuable  and  loyal  service  as  chief  of  staff  to  the 
chief  of  artillery,  6th  Army  Corps. 

REPP,  WILLIAM  F.  .  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  With  his  valuable  assistance  the  Signal 
Corps  was  enabled  originally  to  plan  for  the  im- 
mense network  of  the  United  States  Army  tele- 
graph and  telephone  lines  now  existing  in  France. 
To  him  is  attributable  the  exceptionally  high 
standard  of  efficiency  attained  by  the  telephone 
and  telegraph  service,  As  chief  signal  officer, 
Advance  Section  Services  of  Supply,  his  services 
have  been  marked  by  a  character  of  exceptional 
excellence. 

RETHERS,  HARRY  F Colonel 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  He  distinguished  himself  by  his  extra- 
ordinary ability  and  exceptional  skill  in  organizing 
the  work  of  the  Quartermaster  Corps  at  Base 
Section  No.  3.  His  good  judgment,  combined 
with  tact,  knowledge  of  methods,  and  high  profes- 
sional attainments,  resulted  in  a  superior  standard 
of  efficiency,  reflecting  the  greatest  credit  upon 
himself  and  enabling  him  to  render  moat  valuable 
services  to  the  Government. 


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REYNOLDS,  CHARLES  R.  .SO.  .  Colonel 
Medical  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  services.  As  division  surgeon 
of  the  77th  Division,  as  chief  surgeon,  6th  Army 
Corps,  and  later  as  chief  surgeon,  2d  Army,  he 
displayed  qualities  of  leadership,  high  professional 
attainments,  and  rare  judgment  in  energetically 
directing  the  work  of  the  sanitary  units  under  his 
control.  By  his  foresight  in  providing  front-line 
hospitalization  and  evacuation  facilities  for  the 
sick  and  wounded  in  the  field,  he  rendered  services 
of  signal  merit  to  the  American  Expeditionary 
Forces. 

REYNOLDS,  STEPHEN  C.  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
Infantry.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services.  As  assistant  chief  of  staff, 
G-l,  of  the  5th  Division,  by  his  keen  application  to 
his  task,  he  overcame  almost  insurmountable  diffi- 
culties in  maintaining  communications  and  secur- 
ing supplies  for  his  division  during  the  27  days 
when  it  was  advancing  against  the  enemy  north  of 
Verdun.  In  the  performance  of  his  many  duties 
he  displayed  indefatigable  zeal  and  showed  ex- 
ceptional administrative  ability,  rendering  valu- 
able services  to  the  American  Expeditionary  For- 


RHEA,  JAMES  C Colonel 

Cavalry.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services,  In  charge  of  the  Operations 
Section,  and  later  as  chief  of  staff  and  brigade 
commander  of  the  2d  Division,  he  played  a  con- 
spicuous part  in  the  successful  engagements  at  the 
St.  Mihiel  salient,  Blanc  Mont  Ridge,  and  in  the 
Argonne-Meuse,  revealing  traits  of  military  knowl- 
edge and  attainments  of  a  high  order. 

RHODES,  CHARLES  D.  .  .  Major  General 
Cavalry.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services.  As  commander  of  the 
artillery  brigade  in  support  of  the  82d  Division 
during  the  offensive  operations  of  the  St.  Mihiel 
salient  and  again  in  command  of  an  artillery  bri- 
gade during  the  Meuse-Argonne  offensive,  by  his 
marked  ability  shown  in  the  conduct  of  his  units, 
he  contributed  in  a  noted  degree  to  the  successes 
attained.  Later  he  served  with  distinction  as  a 
member  of  the  Interallied  Commission  at  Spa, 
rendering  conspicuous  services  to  the  American 
Expeditionary  Forces. 


RHOADS,  THOMAS  L. 


Colonel 


Medical  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  services.  As  division  surgeon  of 
the  80th  Division,  he  had  charge  of  the  Medical 
Department's  work  of  that  unit  throughput  its 
.combat  activities.  Due  to  his  skillful  administra- 
tion, it  functioned  smoothly  and  with  precision 
at  all  times,  caring  properly  for  a  large  number  of 
.the  sick  and  wounded.  As  chief  surgeon  of  the  1st 
Corps,  and  later  of  the  1st  Army,  he  displayed  exec- 
utive ability  of  high  order,  being  constant  and 
zealous  in  devotion  to  his  arduous  tasks. 

RICE,  JOHN  H.     .      .      .  Brigadier  General 

Ordnance.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services.  As  chief  of  the  Engineering 
Division  of  the  Office  of  the  Chief  of  Ordnance,  he 
performed,  with  peculiar  ability,  his  arduous  duties 
in  connection  with  the  design  and  development  of 
all  articles  of  ordnance  supplied  to  the  United  States 
Army.  Later  as  chief  Ordnance  officer,  American 
Expeditionary  Forces,  he  was  charged  with  the 
procurement  and  supply  of  all  ordnance  to  our 
forces  in  France,  which  duties  he  performed  with 
exceptional  success,  displaying  energy  and  zeal. 
He  handled  perplexing  problems  of  supply  with 
sound  judgment,  achieving  most  valuable  results. 


RICHARDSON,  ROBERT  C.,  Jr.  .  Colonel 
Cavalry.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  dis- 
tinguished services.  He  organized  and  conducted 
with  great  efficiency  the  important  strategical  and 
tactical  liaison  service  of  the  3d  Section,  General 
Staff,  General  Headquarters,  American  Expedi- 
tionary Forces.  During  the  Meuse-Argonne  opera- 
tions he  gave  proof  of  notable  military  attainments 
and  untiring  devotion  to  duty  by  the  efficient  man- 
ner in  which  he  organized  and  administered  the 
advanced  General  Headquarters,  rendering  services 
of  distinction  to  the  American  Expeditionary 
Forces. 

RIVERS,  WILLIAM  C.  .  .  Brigadier  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distnguished 
services.  As  commander  of  the  76th  Field  Artillery 
he  was  a  material  factpr  in  stemming  the  tide  of  the 
enemy's  advance  during  the  second  battle  of  the 
Marne.  Subsequently  upon  being  promoted  to  the 
grade  of  brigadier  general,  he  displayed  marked 
leadership  and  high  military  attainments  in  com- 
mand of  the  5th  Field  Artillery  Brigade  in  the 
Meuse-Argonne  offensive. 

ROBERTS,  CHARLES  D Colonel 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  He  displayed  unusual  ability  as  chief  of 
staff  of  the  81st  Division  in  its  organization,  and  in 
the  conduct  of  its  operations  in  the  St.  Die  Sector, 
on  November  9,  10,  and  11,  1918,  near  Verdun, 
where  the  division  was  enabled  to  advance  some 
5^2  kilometers  over  marshy  ground  under  heavy 
fire. 

ROBERTS,  THOMAS  A Colonel 

Cavalry.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services.  As  commander  of  an  Amer- 
ican regiment,  on  duty  with  the  French  Army, 
although  confronted  with  many  difficult  situations, 
he  handled  all  questions  with  marked  success.  His 
tasks  were  performed  with  ability,  in  a  manner  that 
reflected  the  greatest  credit  upon  him;  his  prepara- 
tions were  careful,  his  leadership  skillful.  The  ex- 
cellent results  achieved  by  his  regiment  are  in  a 
measure  attributable  to  his  sound  judgment  and 
military  knowledge. 

ROBERTSON,  SAMUEL  ARTHUR  .   . 

Lieutenant  Colone 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  general  superintendent  of  construc- 
tion of  the  light  railways  he  managed  all  the  intri- 
cate details  of  complex  organization  and  classifi- 
cation of  tasks  with  a  master  hand.  With  untrained 
personnel  he  established  a  record  for  speed  in  track 
laying  of  the  60-centimeter  lines,  exciting  the  ad- 
miration of  our  allies.  During  the  advance  of  the 
1st  Army,  by  his  ceaseless  activity,  tireless  energy, 
and  great  knowledge  he  performed  his  duty  with 
marked  credit  to  the  Government. 

ROBINS,  THOMAS  MATTHEW  .  .  Colonel 
Engineer  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  conspicuous  service  while  in  charge  of  the 
Engineer  Depot  established  in  connection  with  the 
Port  of  New  York,  and  subsequently  included  in 
the  Port  of  Embarkation  at  Hoboken,  New  Jersey. 

ROCKENBACH,  SAMUEL  D 

Brigadier  General 

Cavalry.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  dis- 
tinguished services.  As  quartermaster  of  Base 
Section  No.  1,  St.  Nazaire,  from  June  to  December, 
1917,  he  rendered  especially  valuable  services. 
Confronted  with  a  problem  of  great  magnitude, 
befraught  with  serious  difficulties,  he  went  about 
his  task  with  keen  determination  and  by  his  energy 
and  great  zeal  organized  and  efficiently  operated 
the  first  American  base  in  France.  Later,  as  Chief 
of  the  Tank  Corps,  by  his  tireless  energy  and  keen 
determination  he  established  schools  of  training  for 


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tank  personnel  and  laid  the  foundation  for  the  or- 
ganization of  the  tank  units.  He  ably  directed  the 
operations  of  the  tanks  with  the  First  Army  and 
contributed  in  a  measure  to  the  success  attained. 

ROGERS,  HARRY  L.  .  .  .  Major  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  He  has  organized,  perfected,  and  admin- 
istered with  great  efficiency  the  quartermaster  de- 
partment in  France.  He  was  able  to  meet  each 
emergency  in  times  fraught  with  untold  difficulties, 
and  by  his  energy  and  untiring  zeal  he  has  insured 
to  our  troops  a  prompt  and  constant  supply  of 
quartermaster  stores,  without  which  the  ultimate 
success  of  our  Army  could  not  have  been  obtained. 

RONAYNE,  JAMES Colonel 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  He  served  as  assistant  commandant 
of  the  Army  schools  for  eight  months.  By  his  en- 
ergy, perseverance,  and  good  judgment,  in  all 
matters  connected  with  the  Army  schools,  he  ex- 
hibited high  professional  attainments  and  military 
qualities  of  a  superior  order. 


Surgeon  General's  Office  during  the  present  war 
and  thereby  contributed  in  great  measure  to  the 
efficiency  of  the  military  forces. 

RUSSELL,  GEORGE  M Colonel 

Field  Artillery.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  services.  As  assistant  chief  of 
staff,  G-2,  of  the  5th  Army  Corps,  he  directed  the 
activities  of  the  Intelligence  Section  with  marked 
skill  and  untiring  energy.  By  effecting  the  collec- 
tion and  dissemination  of  timely  and  accurate  in- 
formation, he  was  an  important  factor  in  the 
successes  achieved  by  his  corps. 


RYAN,  WILLIAM  B. 


Lieutenant  Colonel 


Engineer  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  services.  In  charge  of  the  ton- 
nage section  of  G-l,  General  Headquarters,  he  per- 
formed services  of  great  value  to  the  American 
Expeditionary  Forces.  Later,  as  supervisor  of 
cargo  and  supplies  at  the  port  of  Marseilles,  by  his 
zeal  and  energy  he  overcame  all  obstacles  and 
successfully  accomplished  his  important  task. 


ROSE,  WILLIAM  H.  .  .  Brigadier  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  conspicuous 
service.  While  in  charge  of  the  Engineer  Depot 
he  was  charged  with  the  system  of  purchase  of 
supplies.  His  exceptional  ability,  judgment  and 
resourcefulness  are  apparent  in  the  efficient  solu- 
tion of  the  many  difficult  problems  involved  and  in 
the  success  attained  in  supplying  the  vast  quantities 
of  engineering  supplies  to  the  Army  overseas. 

RUCKER,  WILLIAM  H Colonel 

Field  Artillery.  As  commander  of  the  107th 
Field  Artillery  and  of  a  French  artillery  regiment 
during  the  operations  of  the  Thirty-second  Division 
on  the  Vesle  River,  he  displayed  consummate  skill 
as  an  artillerist  and  showed  notable  qualities  of 
leadership.  Subsequently  he  commanded  the  16th 
Field  Artillery  and  acted  as  group  commander  of 
French  and  American  artillery  units,  where  he 
furnished  effective  support  to  the  Infantry  during 
the  St.  Mihiel  and  Argonne-Meuse  operations. 


RUFFNER,  ERNEST  L. 


Medical  Corps.     For  exceptionally  i 
and  distinguished  services.     He  served 


Colonel 
meritorious 
as  surgeon 

of  the  Intermediate  Section,  Services  of  Supply, 
having  under  his  supervision  39  base  hospital  units. 
He  performed  his  strenuous  and  exacting  duties  in 
an  unusually  efficient  manner,  displaying  rare 
judgment  and  professional  attainments  of  the 
order. 

RUGGLES,  GOLDEN  L'H Colonel 

For  expecially  meritorious  and  distinguished 
service.  The  conception  and  construction  of  the 
Aberdeen  Proving  Ground  and  its  operation  during 
the  early  and  most  difficult  period  of  its  history  are 
a  monument  to  his  sagacity  and  unremitting  labor. 

RUSSEL,  EDGAR  .  .  .  Brigadier  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  chief  signal  officer,  American  Expedi- 
tionary Forces,  he  has  shown  great  ability  in  the 
organization  and  administration  of  his  department 
and  the  results  attained  are  largely  due  to  his  zeal 
and  energy.  The  Signal  Corps  in  France  stands  out 
as  one  of  the  masterful  accomplishments  of  the 
American  Expeditionary  Forces,  and  to  General 
Russel  is  due  the  credit  for  its  foundation  and 
organization. 

RUSSELL.  FREDERICK  F.     .     .      .      Colonel 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  conspicuous 

service.     He  organized  and  directed  the  Division 

of   Laboratories   and   Infectious   Diseases   of  the 


ROUMANIA 

TEIUSANU,  LIVIUS  D Major 

Roumanian  Army.  For  exceptionally  merito- 
rious and  conspicuous  service  rendered  the  United 
States  Army  while  serving  as  military  attach^  to  the 
Roumanian  Legation,  Washington. 

SALMON,  THOMAS  W Colonel 

Medical  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  services.  He  has,  by  his  constant, 
tireless,  and  conscientious  work,  as  well  as  by  his 
unusual  judgment,  done  much  to  conserve  man 
power  for  active  front-line  work.  Of  special  value 
was  his  demonstration  that  war  neurosis  could  be 
treated  in  advanced  sanitary  units  with  greater 
success  than  in  base  hospitals. 

SALTZMAN,  CHARLES  McK.  .  .  Colonel 
Formerly  brigadier  general.  For  exceptionally 
meritorious  and  conspicuous  service.  While  as- 
signed to  duty  in  the  Air  Service  he  voluntarily 
undertook  and  successfully  accomplished  the  diffi- 
cult task,  in  the  face  of  many  obstacles,  of  preparing 
an  organization  for  the  procurement  and  supply 
of  Signal  Corps  equipment  for  the  Army. 


first       SANBORN,  JOSEPH  BROWN 


.  Colonel 


Infantry.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  dis- 
tinguished services,  He  commanded  the  131st 
Infantry  during  all  its  campaigns  against  the 
enemy,  displaying  military  leadership  of  a  high  or- 
der. His  unremitting  zeal  and  tactical  skill  were 
largely  responsible  for  the  success  of  his  regiment  in 
combat. 

SCHMITT,  WILLIAM  J.  .  First  Lieutenant 
Quartermaster  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meri- 
torious and  conspicuous  services.  While  serving 
in  the  regulating  stations  at  Creil,  Noisy-le-Sec, 
St.  Dizier,  and  Metz,  he  showed  untiring  applica- 
tion in  his  devotion  to  duty.  He  remained  con- 
tinually on  duty  during  nightly  bombardments  at 
Creil,  performing  ably  the  important  tasks  as- 
signed to  him.  During  the  battle  of  Chateau- 
Thierry  and  during  the  St.  Mihiel  and  Argonne- 
Meuse  offensives,  by  his  energetic  action,  he  aided 
materially  in  the  maintenance  of  a  steady  flow  of 
supplies  to  the  troops  at  the  front,  at  all  times 
showing  marked  ability  and  initiative  when  faced 
with  difficult  problems  of  transportation  arising 
from  the  evacuation  of  the  wounded.  He  rendered 
valuable  service  to  the  Government. 


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HEROES  ALL 


SCOTT,  FRANK 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  conspicuous 
services  in  assisting  in  organizing  and  as  chairman 
of  the  Munitions  Standards  Board  and  the  General 
Munitions  Board.  He  was  later  first  chairman  of 
the  War  Industries  Board.  He  thus  contributed 
greatly  in  developing  the  War  Departments 
programs. 

SCOTT,  HUGH  L Major  General 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  conspicuous 
service  as  Chief  of  Staff  in  advocating  and  per- 
sistently urging  the  adoption  of  the  selective- 
service  law  and  as  commanding  general,  Camp 
Dix,  N.  J.,  in  organizing  and  training  the  divisions 
and  miscellaneous  troops  committed  to  his  care 
during  the  war. 

SCOTT,  WALTER  DILL  ....  Colonel 
For  especially  meritorious  and  conspicuous 
service  in  originating,  organizing,  and  putting  into 
operation  the  system  of  classification  of  enlisted 
personnel  now  used  in  the  United  States  Army. 

SEAMAN,  A.  OWEN Colonel 

General  Staff.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
conspicuous  service  in  the  very  efficient  operation 
of  the  Motor  Transport  Corps,  and  in  accomplish- 
ing the  standardization  of  motor  vehicles  in  the 
Army. 

SEAMAN,  GILBERT  E Colonel 

Infantry.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services.  After  serving  with  conspic- 
uous success  as  division  surgeon  of  the  32d  Division, 
he  became  chief  surgeon,  6th  Army  Corps,  and  in 
this  capacity  was  an  important  factor  in  the  es- 
tablishment of  effective  measures  for  treating  nu- 
merous sick  and  wounded.  Fitted  for  his  exacting 
duties  by  wide  experience  and  unusual  ability, 
he  rendered  services  of  great  value  to  the  American 
Expeditionary  Forces. 

SEWELL,  JOHN  S Colonel 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  In  command  of  a  regiment  of  Engineers 
and  later  as  commander  of  the  base  port  of  St. 
Nazaire  he  displayed  high  engineeriug  skill  and 
long  practical  experience  in  the  management  of 
men.  His  genius,  together  with  his  great  energy 
and  devotion  to  duty,  contributed  largely  to  the 
successful  development  and  efficient  operation  of 
that  base. 

SHALLENBERGER,  MARTIN  C.     .      .      . 

Lieutenant  Colonel 

Infantry.  For  exceptionally  merit9rious  and 
distinguished  services.  As  assistant  chief  of  staff, 
G-l,  of  the  3d  Corps,  during  the  Argonne-Meuse 
offensive  by  his  tireless  efforts,  marked  organizing 
ability,  and  keen  application  to  his  numerous 
duties,  he  contributed  in  a  large  measure  to  the 
successes  attained  by  his  corps,  rendering  valuable 
services  to  the  American  Expeditionary  Forces. 

SHANKS,  D.  C Major  General 

For  especially  meritorious  and  conspicuous 
service  in  the  administration  of  the  port  of  em- 
barkation, Hoboken,  N.  J.,  in  connection  with  the 
shipment  of  troops  overseas. 

SHANNON,  EDWARD  C Colonel 

Infantry.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services.  As  commanding  officer 
of  the  llth  Infantry,  he  proved  himself  a  forceful 
and  capable  military  leader.  Maintaining  at  all 
times  a  high  degree  of  efficiency  in  his  regiment,  he 
contributed  materially  to  the  successes  achieved 
by  the  28th  Division  in  its  operations  against  the 
enemy,  rendering  services  of  distinction  to  the 
American  Expeditionary  Forces. 


SHAUGHNESSY,  EDWARD  HENRY 

Lieutenant  Colonel 

Army  Transportation  Corps.  For  exceptionally 
meritorious  and  distinguished  services.  Serving 
successively  as  general  superintendent,  general 
manager,  and  Acting  Deputy  Director  General  of 
Transportation,  by  his  energy,  zeal  and  able 
management  he  rendered  services  of  the  highest 
type  to  the  Transportation  Corps  of  the  American 
Expeditionary  Forces.  In  the  performance  of  his 
manifold  duties  he  constantly  displayed  marked 
enthusiasm,  originality,  and  sound  judgment. 

SHAW,  Doctor  ANNA  HOWARD     . 

Deceased.  For  especially  meritorious  and  con- 
spicuous services  as  chairman  of  the  Woman's 
Committee  of  the  Council  of  National  Defense. 
She  co-ordinated  the  mobilization  and  organization 
of  women  throughout  the  country  in  every  phase 
of  war  work,  including  the  securing  of  women  for 
some  of  the  various  branches  of  the  Army. 

SHEARMAN,  LAWRENCE  H.     .      .      . 

Member "  of  American  Inter-Allied  'Maritime 
Council.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distin- 
guished services  as  civilian  member  of  the  First 
Section  of  the  General  Staff,  American  Expedition- 
ary Forces.  He  placed  his  mature  experience  and 
his  extensive  technical  and  business  knowledge  of 
the  shipping  indusry  at  the  disposal  of  the  American 
Expeditionary  Forces  during  a  period  of  several 
months  when  tonnage  and  shipping  problems  were 
of  the  most  vital  importance.  His  clear  vision,  sound 
advice,  and  unfailing  energy  and  loyalty  were  of 
the  greatest  value  to  his  country  and  to  the  allied 
cause. 

SHELBY,  EVAN Colonel 

Quartermaster  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meri- 
torious and  distinguished  service  as  chief  of  the  con- 
tracts branch  of  the  Office  of  the  Chief  of  Con- 
struction Division.  In  following  up  contracts,  aiding 
in  their  interpretation,  adjusting  differences  between 
the  contractors  and  the  Government,  and  advising 
on  matters  of  procedure  and  the  rights  of  the  parties 
involved,  he  has  displayed  sound  judgment,  marked 


for  sustained  and  unremitting  labor. 

SHEPHERD,  WILLIAM  E.  Jr.     .      . 

Lieutenant  Colonel 

Field  Artillery.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  services.  As  assistant  chief  of 
staff,  3rd  Section,  of  the  5th  Army  Corps,  and  as 
chief  of  staff  of  artillery  of  that  corps,  by  his  marked 
military  attainments  and  devotion  to  his  exacting 
duties,  he  ably  planned  the  employment  of  the  corps 
of  artillery  in  its  operations  against  the  enemy,  ren- 
dering services  of  great  worth  to  the  American  Ex- 
peditionary Forces. 

SHOCKLEY,  M.  A.  W Colonel 

Medical  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  services.  As  a  member  of  the  5th 
Section,  General  Staff,  he  displayed  sound  judgment 

and  inspecting  the  various  sanitary  schools  and  in 
conducting  the  sanitary  training  of  troops.  He  also 
initiated  and  planned  the  preliminary  organization 
of  schools  for  instruction  in  civil  educational  subjects, 
established  after  the  cessation  of  hostilities,  rendering 
invaluable  services  to  the  American  Expeditionary 
Forces. 

SHORT,  WALTER  C Colonel 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  Attached  to  the  Fifth  Section,  General 
Staff,  General  Headquarters,  American  Expedi- 
ditionary  Forces,  he  rendered  conspicuous  service  in 
inspecting  and  reporting  upon  front-line  conditions 
pertaining  to  the  work  of  his  section.  During  the  St. 
Mihiel  and  Meuse-Argonne  operations  of  the  1st 


DISTINGUISHED  SERVICE  MEDAL 


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Army  Corps  he  efficiently  directed  the  instruction 
and  training  of  machine-gun  units  at  every  available 
opportunity  during  rest  periods.  Later,  as  assist- 
ant chief  of  staff,  G-5,  3d  Army,  he  manifested  the 
same  assiduous  devotion  to  duty  in  organizing 
schools,  conducting  necessary  inspections,  and  carry- 
ing out  the  intensive  training  program. 

SHREEVE,  HERBERT  E.  Lieutenant  Colonel 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  officer  in  charge  of  the  Division  of  Re- 
search and  Inspection  of  the  Signal  Corps,  at  Paris, 
he  rendered  exceptionally  valuable  service,  resulting 
in  marked  improvement  in  the  efficiency  of  Signal 
Corps  equipment.  By  his  exact  scientific  know- 
ledge and  inventive  genius  he  assisted  in  solving 
problems  arising  both  at  the  front  and  in  the  Services 
of  Supply. 

SHULER,  GEORGE  K Major 

U.  S.  M.  C.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services.  In  command  of  the  3d 
Battalion,  6th  Regiment,  U.  S.  M.  C.,  he  displayed 
leadership  of  the  highest  order  and  marked  tactical 
ability,  resulting  in  the  capture  by  his  command  of 
large  numbers  of  prisoners  and  machine  guns  in  the 
battles  at  Blanc  Mont  and  St.  Etienne,  France.  In 
the  advance  to  the  north  from  Sommerance  he 
showed  rare  judgment  in  maneuvering  his  battalion 
in  a  difficult  position,  making  important  captures  of 
field  artillery.  Fearless,  aggressive,  and  able,  he 
twice  accomplished  missions  of  vital  importance  with 
brilliant  success. 

SIBERT,  WILLIAM  L.  .  .  Major  General 
For  especially  meritorious  and  conspicuous  service 
in  the  organization  and  administration  of  the 
Chemical  Warfare  Service,  contributory  to  the 
successful  prosecution  of  the  war. 

SIGERFOOS,  EDWARD  .  Brigadier  General 
Deceased.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services.  He  organized  the  Army 
School  of  the  Line  at  Langres,  and  as  its  command- 
ant displayed  unceasing  energy  and  marked  military 
and  executive  ability  in  directing  its  activities. 
Through  the  thorough  instruction  furnished  by  this 
school,  he  contributed  materially  to  the  combat 
efficiency  of  line  troops,  thereby  rendering  services 
of  inestimable  value  to  the  American  Expeditionary 
Forces. 

SILER,  JOSPEH  F Colonel 

Medical  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  services.  He  has  been  in  charge 
of  the  Laboratory  Service  of  the  American  Expedi- 
tionary Forces.  Due  to  his  untiring  zeal  and  high 
professional  attainments,  he  has  been  able  to  render 
invaluable  service  in  the  prevention  of  the  spread  of 
infectious  disease  among  our  troops.  Under  his  able 
instructions,  medical  officers  were  sent  out  equipped 
to  handle  the  new  medical  and  surgical  problems 
of  war  in  a  manner  not  believed  possible  before  the 
present  war. 

SIMONDS,  GEORGE  S.  .  Brigadier  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  He  served  with  marked  distinction  as 
chief  of  staff  of  the  2d  Corps  during  the  important 
operations  along  the  Hindenburg  line  in  the  region 
of  the  Sambre  Canal.  His  great  administrative 
ability  was  shown  in  the  excellent  manner  in  which 
he  handled  a  large  force  of  American  soldiers  serving 
with  the  British. 

SLADE,  GEORGE  T Colonel 

Transportation  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meritor- 
ious and  distinguished  services.  He  served  with 
marked  distinction  as  deputy  director  general  of 
transportation,  first  with  the  French  ministry  and 
later  with  the  Railroad  Department  in  the  zone 
of  the  services  of  supply.  Due  to  his  tactful  nego- 


tiations and  zealous  efforts,  the  Transportation 
Department  secured  efficient  co-operation  with  the 
French  railroads  and  was  enabled  to  meet  the  tre- 
mendous demands  imposed  upon  it  by  the  rapid 
advance  of  our  armies  during  the  Argonne-Meuse 
battles. 

SLADEN,  FRED  W.  .  .  Brigadier  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  While  commanding  the  5th  Infantry  Brig- 
ade in  the  battle  of  the  Marne  in  July  and  in  the 
Argonne  operations  in  France,  in  October,  1918,  he 
demonstrated  conspicuous  qualities  of  ability  and 
leadership.  The  successes  that  attended  the  opera- 
tions of  his  brigade  were  influenced  greatly  by  his 
energy,  skill,  and  courage  as  a  commander. 

SLAUGHTER,  NUGENT  H.    Lieutenant  Colonel 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  conspicuous 
service  in  the  very  successful  development  of  the 
radio  equipment  of  the  United  States  Army. 

SLIFER,  HIRAM  J.  .  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
Deceased.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services.  He  was  charged  with  active 
field  operations  and  the  construction  and  operation 
of  the  light  railways  of  the  1st  Army  during  the  St. 
Mihiel  and  Argonne-Meuse  offensives.  His  efforts 
were  unceasing,  and  due  to  his  resourcefulness  and 
exceptional  executive  ability,  he  was  an  important 
factor  in  the  successful  operations  of  the  light 
railways,  assuring  for  the  troops  of  the  1st  Army  a 
steady  flow  of  munitions  and  supplies. 

SLOCUM,  STEPHEN  L'H.  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
Retired.     For  expecially  meritorious  and  distin- 
guished service  while  serving  as  Military  Attache 
at  London,  England. 


SMITH,  ERNEST  G. 


Lieutenant  Colonel 


For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  chief  of  the  Casualty  Section,  Control 
Records  Office,  he  performed  with  marked  efficiency 
duties  of  a  most  exacting  character.  With  untiring 
efforts,  sound  analytic  ability,  and  masterful  atten- 
tion to  detail  he  bandied  questions  pertaining  to 
casualties  in  the  American  Expeditionary  Forces 
with  noteworthy  success. 

SMITH,  HARRY  A.  .  .  .  Brigadier  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  He  rendered  most  conspicuous  service  as 
commandant  of  the  Army  schools  at  Langres, 
France,  the  success  of  which  was  in  a  large  measure 
due  to  his  vision,  zeal,  and  administrative  ability. 
He  later  showed  marked  executive  ability  as  officer 
in  charge  of  the  administration  of  civil  affairs  in  the 
German  territory  occupied  by  the  American  Army. 

SMITH,  H.  C Colonel 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  assistant  Chief  of  Staff,  in  charge  of  the 
Supply  Section  of  the  General  Staff  of  the  Services  of 
Supply,  he  demonstrated,  by  his  energy,  zeal  and 
masterful  efforts,  a  high  order  of  efficiency  and  ability. 
He  organized  the  Supply  Section  and  handled,  with- 
out friction,  the  questions  of  priority  and  troop 
orders,  during  the  period  of  the  arrival  of  American 
troops  in  France.  With  a  rare  gift  of  tact  and  ad- 
dress, he  discharged  most  successfully,  his  many  im- 
portant duties. 

SMITH,  PERRIN  L Colonel 

Quartermaster  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meri- 
torious and  distinguished  service.  To  his  great 
administrative  ability,  initiative,  and  tireless  energy 
is  due  in  great  measure  the  very  successful  practical 
application  of  the  regulations  governing  the  pay- 
ment of  allotments  made  by  officers  and  enlisted 
men,  the  handling  of  the  various  Liberty  bond 


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issues  subscribed  for  through  the  Army  allotment 
system,  and  other  important  financial  matters  con- 
nected with  the  Army  during  the  emergency. 

SMITH,  WRIGHT Colonel 

Field  Artillery.  For  exceptonally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  services.  As  commander  of  the 
13th  Field  Artillery  he  proved  himself  an  artillerist 
of  extraordinary  skill  and  ability.  Due  to  his 
energy  and  determination,  he  overcame  seemingly 
insurmountable  obstacles,  keeping  his  regiment  at 
all  times  on  the  alert  in  order  to  take  its  positions 
promptly,  and  rendered  most  effective  support  to 
the  advancing  infantry  units. 


SMITHER,  HENRY  C. 


Colonel 


Signal  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services.  As  assistant  chief  of  staff, 
in  charge  of  the  Supply  Section  of  •  the  general  staff 
of  the  Services  of  Supply,  he  demonstrated  by  his 
energy,  zeal,  and  masterful  efforts  a  high  order  of 
efficiency  and  ability.  He  organized  the  Supply 
Section  and  handled  without  friction  the  questions 
of  priority  and  troop  orders,  during  the  period  of  the 
arrival  of  American  troops  in  France.  With  a  rare 
gift  of  tact  and  address,  he  discharged  most  success- 
fully his  many  important  duties. 

SNOW,  WILLIAM  J.  .  .  .  Major  General 
For  especially  meritorious  and  conspicuous  service 
in  planning  and  executing  those  measures  responsible 
for  the  efficiency  of  the  Field  Artillery  during  the 
war. 

SNYDER,  FREDERIC  A Colonel 

Engineer  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  services.  As  division  engineer 
officer  of  the  28th  Division  during  its  participation 
in  the  Aisne-Marne  and  the  Meuse-Argonne  offen- 
sives, he  solved  numerous  and  difficult  problems 
with  marked  ability.  By  bis  tireless  energy  in  the 
construction  and  maintenance  of  transportation 
routes  and  defensive  positions  he  contributed  in  no 
small  degree  to  the  successes  of  the  combat  troops. 

SOLBERT,  N.  OSCAR Colonel 

Engineers.  For  especially  meritorious  and  dis- 
tinguished service  while  serving  as  Military  Attache 
at  Copenhagen,  Denmark. 

SPAULDING,  GEORGE  R.  .  .  .  Colonel 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  He  served  with  marked  distinction  as 
commanding  officer  of  the  305th  Engineers,  as 
division  engineer  of  the  80th  Division,  as  chief  en- 
gineer of  the  5th  Corps,  and  as  chief  engineer  of  the 
1st  and  3rd  Armies.  At  all  times  he  exhibited  pro- 
fessional attainments  of  the  highest  order  in  hand- 
ling the  difficult  problems  with  which  he  was  con- 
fronted. 

SPINKS,  MARCELLUS  G.  Brigadier  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  By  his  untiring  efforts,  zeal,  and  marked 
military  efficiency  in  the  performance  of  duties  of 
responsibility,  as  senior  assistant  of  the  Inspector 
General's  Department  in  France,  he  has  rendered 
services  of  exceptional  value  to  the  Government. 

SPRUANCE,  WILLIAM  C.  Jr.  .  .  Colonel 
Ordnance  Department.  For  exceptionally  meri- 
torious and  conspicuous  service  as  Chief  of  the 
Powder  Section,  Production  Division,  of  the  Office 
of  the  Chief  of  Ordnance.  Later  as  special  assist- 
ant to  the  Chief  of  Ordnance  in  charge  of  chemicals, 
propellants,  and  explosives,  and  chief  of  the  Explo- 
sives Chemicals,  and  Loading  Division,  Office  of  the 
Chief  of  Ordnance,  in  which  capacities  he  successfully 
organized  the  industry  of  the  country  so  as  to  yield 
at  all  times  an  ample  supply  of  powder,  not  only  for 


the  needs  of  the  United  States  Army,  but  to  some 
extent  for  the  needs  of  the  co-belligerents  against 
Germany. 

SQUIER,  GEORGE  O.  .  .  .  Major  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
service.  As  Chief  Signal  Officer  he  has  demon- 
strated scientific  attainments  of  the  highest  order. 
His  researches  and  contributions  to  the  scientific 
equipment  of  the  Signal  Corps  are  noteworthy. 
The  Signal  Corps  under  him  has  been  an  extremely 
progressive  and  efficient  organization. 

STANBERRY,  SANFORD  B.  Brigadier  General 
Infantry.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services.  Having  taken  command  of 
the  155th  Infantry  Brigade  prior  to  the  attack  of 
November  1,  he  proved  himself  a  forceful  and  cap- 
able military  leader.  With  the  tactical  situation 
thoroughly  in  hand,  by  his  zeal  and  good  judgment 
he  contributed  to  the  brilliant  results  attained 
during  the  severe  fighting  in  the  advance  toward 
Sedan  in  the  final  phase  of  the  Meuse-Argonne  off  en- 


STANTON,  CHARLES  E Colonel 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  chief  disbursing  officer  in  the  office  of 
the  finance  division,  Quartermaster  Corps,  at  Paris, 
he  performed  his  duties  with  unremitting  zeal,  dis- 
played marked  administrative  ability  and  accurate 
judgment  in  solving  problems  of  extraordinary 
difficulty,  rendering  services  of  marked  worth. 

STARK,  ALEXANDER  N.  .  .  .  Colonel 
Medical  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  services.  He  served  as  chief 
surgeon  of  the  1st  Army  during  all  its  offensives, 
charged  with  the  organization  and  direction  of  the 
Medical  Service,  involving  the  treatment  and  evac- 
uation of  many  thousands  of  sick  and  wounded  under 
most  adverse  conditions.  In  this  important  capacity 
he  performed  his  duties  with  marked  ability.  With 
good  judgment,  furthered  by  high  professional 
attainments  and  tireless  energy,  he  solved  the 
difficult  problems  which  arose,  prevented  much 
suffering,  and  saved  the  lives  of  many  among  the 
American  and  French  wounded  soldiers. 

STEBBINS,  HORACE  C.  Lieutenant  Colonel 
General  Staff.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  services.  As  assistant  chief  of 
staff,  G-2,  3d  Army  Corps,  he  performed  his  impor- 
tant duties  with  merited  ability  and  zeal.  Through 
his  efficient  administration  of  the  section,  complete 
and  timely  intelligence  of  the  enemy  was  promptly 
disseminated  through  the  combatant  troops,  which 
aided  materially  in  the  successes  of  his  corps. 

STEESE,  JAMES  G Colonel 

Engineer  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  conspicuous  service.  As  assistant  to  the  Chief 
of  Engineers  and  in  charge  of  the  personnel,  equip- 
ment, construction  and  maps  divisions  of  the  Office 
of  the  Chief  of  Engineers  he  displayed  exceptional 
ability  in  handling  commissioned  personnel  matters 
and  developed  special  apparatus  and  methods  for 
the  production  of  aerial  navigation  maps.  Since 
September,  1918,  the  solution  of  the  many  difficult 
problems  in  the  organization  and  operation  of  the 
Personnel  Branch,  General  Staff,  has  been  due 
largely  to  his  special  knowledge  of  personnel 
matters,  his  untiring  zeal,  good  judgment,  and  ex- 
ceptional administrative  ability. 

STETTINIUS,  EDWARD  R 

As  Director  General  of  Purchases  for  the  War 
Department,  Second  Assistant  Secretary  of  War, 
and  special  representative  in  France  of  the  Secretary 
of  War  in  connnection  with  the  procurement  of 
munitions  for  the  American  Expeditionary  Forces, 
Mr.  Stettinius  rendered  conspicuous  services.  His 


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broad  vision  and  splendid  judgment  have  been  of 
the  greatest  value  to  the  success  of  the  military 
program. 

STEVENS,  JOHN  F 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
service  as  head  of  the  Railway  Advisory  Com- 
mission to  Russia  and  special  adviser  of  the 
Russian  Ministry  of  Ways  of  Communication.  In 
the  midst  of  revolutionary  conditions  he  has  pur- 
sued his  undertaking  to  rehabilitate  Russia  by  the 
restoration  of  railway  traffic.  In  a  distant  country, 
far  from  immediate  support,  he  has  maintained  an 
unflagging  devotion  to  duty  which  is  now  beginning 
to  show  the  valuable  results  of  his  labor. 

STILWELL,  JOSEPH  W.  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
Infantry.  General  Staff.  For  exceptionally 
meritorious  and  distinguished  services.  As  assistant 
Chief  of  Staff,  G-2,  4th  Army  Corps,  during  the  St. 
Mihiel  offensive  and  later  during  the  operations  in 
the  Woevre,  he  displayed  military  attainments  of  a 
high  order.  With  great  energy  and  zeal  he  pursued 
the  developments  of  the  enemy  activities  on  the  corps 
front,  securing  invaluable  information  which  assisted 
in  a  marked  degree  in  the  planning  of  the  operations. 
He  contributed  by  the  excellent  performance  of  his 
task  to  the  success  of  these  operations. 

STIMSON,  Miss  JULIA  C 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  chief  nurse  of  Base  Hospital  No.  21  she 
displayed  marked  organizing  and  administering 
ability  while  that  unit  was  on  active  service  with 
the  British  forces.  Her  devotion  to  duty  was  ex- 
ceptional while  she  was  chief  nurse  of  the  American 
Red  Cross  in  France.  Upon  her  appointment  as 
director  of  nursing  service  of  the  American  Expe- 
ditionary Forces,  she  performed  exacting  duties  with 
conspicuous  energy  and  achieved  brilliant  results. 
Thousands  of  sick  and  wounded  were  cared  for 
properly  through  the  efficient  service  she  provided. 

STONE,  DAVID  L Colonel 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  assistant  chief  of  staff,  G-l,  3d  Division ; 
as  G-l  of  that  organization,  and  later  as  G-l,  2d 
Army,  he  performed  with  distinction  his  important 
duties.  In  the  action  from  July  5  to  August  2,  1918, 
near  Ch&teau-Thierry,  and  in  the  advance  to  the 
Ourcq  River,  he  displayed  tireless  energy  and  ability 
of  an  unusually  high  order  in  supplying  troops  under 
most  difficult  conditions.  Aggressive  and  resource- 
ful, he  proved  equal  to  every  emergency. 

STONE,  EDWARD  R Colonel 

Infantry.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services.  As  second  in  command  of 
the  9th  Infantry,  he  participated  with  credit  in  the 
Aisne  defensive,  the  operations  in  the  Chateau- 
Thierry  sector,  and  in  the  Aisne-Marne  offensive. 
Subsequently,  upon  being  placed  in  command  of  the 
23d  Infantry  he  led  it  with  marked  ability  in  the 
St.  Mihiel  offensive,  and  by  his  skillful  leadership 
was  largely  responsible  for  the  successes  gained  by 
this  regiment  in  the  Battle  of  Blanc  Mont  Ridge  and 
the  Meuse-Argonne  offensive. 

STRAIGHT,  WILLARD  D Major 

Deceased.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services.  In  the  service  of  the  organ- 
ization, development,  and  administration  of  the 
War  Risk  Bureau  his  efforts  resulted  in  marked 
efficiency  in  the  handling  of  the  large  volume  of  in- 
surance, as  well  as  the  numerous  application  for 
allotments  and  allowances  which  covered  almost 
the  entire  personnel  of  the  American  Expeditionary 
Forces.  As  an  assistant  in  the  first  section  of  the 
general  staff  of  the  First  Army  he  rendered  partic- 
ularly valuable  services  to  the  Government  by  his 
great  energy  and  high  ability. 


STRONG,  RICHARD  P Colonel 

Medical  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  services.  Possessed  of  the  highest 
professional  qualifications  and  actuated  by  zealous 
devotion  to  duty,  he  has  rendered  services  of  in- 
estimable value  to  the  American  Expeditionary 
Forces,  notably  as  president  of  a  board  appointed 
to  investigate  the  cause  of  trench  fever,  a  disease 
which  had  caused  serious  losses  to  the  effectives  of 
the  allied  armies.  The  scientific  research  of  this 
board  under  his  skillful  direction  led  to  the  dis- 
covery of  the  means  by  which  trench  fever  is  trans- 
mitted and  in  the  establishment  of  effective  meas- 
ures for  its  prevention. 

SUMMERALL,  CHARLES  P.  .  Major  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  He  commanded  in  turn  a  brigade  of  the 
First  Division  in  the  operations  near  Montdidier, 
the  First  Division  during  the  Soissons  and  St. 
Mihiel  offensives  and  in  the  early  battles  of  the 
Argonne-Meuse  advance,  and  the  Fifth  Army  Corps 
in  the  later  battles  of  this  advance.  In  all  of  these 
important  duties  his  calm  courage,  his  clear  judg- 
ment, and  his  soldierly  character  had  a  marked  in- 
fluence in  the  attainment  of  the  successes  of  his 
commands. 

SUMNER,  EDWIN  VOSE  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  commanding  office  of  the  Air  Service 
production  and  assembly  center  at  Romprantin,  he 
displayed  peculiar  administrative  ability  in  co-ordin- 
ating the  work  of  the  many  different  elements  at  the 
largest  Air  Service  project  in  the  American  Expedi- 
tionary Forces.  The  satisfactory  results  obtained 
at  Romorantin  were  due  largely  to  his  tireless  energy 
and  skill  in  supervising  and  directing  its  operations. 
His  example  established  a  spirit  of  teamwork  and 
accomplishment  which  were  most  marked. 

SUNDERLAND,  ARCHIBALD  H. 

Brigadier  General 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  conspicuous 
service  as  commandant  of  the  Coast  Artillery  School 
and  in  the  reorganization  and  administration  of 
that  institution.  He  thereby  enabled  it  to  meet 
effectively  the  demands  made  upon  it  for  training 
candidates  for  commissions  in  the  Coast  Artillery 
Corps. 

SWEENEY,  WALTER  C Colonel 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  chief  of  staff  of  the  28th  Division  he 
rendered  conspicuously  valuable  services  in  the 
Argonne-Meuse  offensive.  In  the  capture  of  the 
strong  enemy  positions  at  le  Chgne  Tondu,  Apre- 
mont,  Chatel-Ch6hery,  and  Hill  No.  244,  by  his 
marked  ability  and  tactical  knowledge  he  proved 
a  material  factor  in  the  successes  achieved  during 
these  important  operations. 

SYMMONDS,  CHARLES  J.  .  .  .  Colonel 
Cavalry.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  dis- 
tinguished services.  He  commanded  for  many 
months  the  important  Intermediate  Storage  Depot 
at  Gidvres.  He  successfully  administered  a  large 
personnel  and  supervised  the  growth  of  Gievres  as 
a  storage  depot.  He  organized  the  system  of  supply 
from  that  station  so  efficiently  that  there  were  no 
shortages,  either  of  food  or  material,  at  the  regul- 
ating stations  dependent  upon  Gidvres  for  supply 
during  all  the  active  operations. 

TAYLOR,  BRAINERD Colonel 

Motor  Transport  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meri- 
torious and  distinguished  services.  Serving  as  chief 
motor  transport  officer  of  the  advance  section, 
S.  O.  S.,  he  gave  proof  of  excellent  judgment  and 
untiring  energy  in  the  performance  of  his  duties. 
By  his  success  in  overcoming  numerous  obstacles 


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involved  in  the  transportation  of  supplies  and  troops 
he  rendered  conspicuous  services  to  the  American 
Expeditionary  Forces. 


TAYLOR,  HARRY 


Brigadier  General 


Engineers.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services.  Arriving  in  France,  June  11, 
1917,  as  chief  engineer,  American  Expeditionary 
Forces,  he  organized  and  administered  the  Engineer 
Department,  which  included  the  construction  of 
wharves,  depots,  railways,  barracks,  and  shelters 
throughout  the  theater  of  operations.  He  continued 
these  duties  with  most  marked  and  conspicuous 
ability,  building  a  complete  and  efficiently  function- 
ing institution. 

TEFFT,  WILLIAM  H.  .  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
Medical  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  services.  As  commanding  officer 
of  Evacuation  Hospital  No.  7,  at  Chateau  Mpntom- 
glaust,  he  performed  his  exacting  duties  with  un- 
flagging energy  and  marked  executive  ability. 
Overcoming  grave  difficulties  due  to  inadequate 
personnel  and  equipment,  he  succeeded  in  receiving, 
treating,  and  evacuating  a  large  number  of  wounded 
from  the  Marne  offensive  with  notable  success, 
thereby  rendering  services  of  the  utmost  value  to 
the  American  Expeditionary  Forces. 

THAYER,  WILLIAM  S.  .  Brigadier  General 
Medical  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services.  As  chief  consultant  in  med- 
icine of  the  American  Expeditionary  Forces,  with 
untiring  zeal  he  devoted  his  time,  energy,  and  high 
professional  talents  in  promoting  the  organization 
of  eminent  medical  officers  for  the  prosecution  of 
efficient  treatment  among  the  sick  and  wounded  of 
of  the  American  Expeditionary  Forces.  Largely 
through  his  individual  efforts,  the  treatment  of  the 
sick  was  so  standardized,  co-ordinated,  and  pro- 
ficiently perfected  as  to  result  in  a  direct  saving  of 
many  fives  and  a  consequent  conservation  of  man 
power  and  morale  of  these  forces. 

THOMAS,  JOHN  R.  Jr Colonel 

General  Staff.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services.  As  chief  of  the  Aviation 
Division  of  the  Intelligence  Section,  he  displayed 
unusual  energy  and  skill  in  the  collection  and  dissem- 
ination of  information  regarding  the  enemy's  air 
forces.  During  part  of  the  period  covered  by  the 
Argonne-Meuse  offensive  operations  he  acted  as  head 
of  the  Intelligence  Section  and  performed  the  duties 
of  that  position  with  marked  ability  and  sound  judg- 


THOMPSON,  CHARLES  F.  Lieutenant  Colonel 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  assistant  chief  of  staff,  G-2,  of  the  1st 
Army  he  aided  in  its  organization  by  his  skill  and 
sound  judgment,  participating  in  the  preliminary 
preparations  and  operations  at  the  St.  Mihiel  sal- 
ient. The  successes  achieved  by  his  section  are 
largely  due  to  his  high  military  attainments,  his 
great  energy,  and  painstaking  devotion  to  duty.  He 
served  with  equal  ability  as  G-2  of  the  2d  Army  in 
September,  1918,  at  all  times  showing  great  skill 
and  accomplishing  results  of  exceptional  value. 

THOMPSON,  Miss  DORA  E.  .  Superintendent 
Army  Nurse  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meritori- 
ous and  distinguished  service.  To  her  accuracy, 
good  judgment,  and  untiring  devotion  to  duty  is 
due  the  splendid  management  of  the  Army  Nurse 
Corps  during  the  emergency. 

THOMPSON,  JOHN  T Colonel 

Retired.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  con- 
spicuous service  as  Chief  of  the  Small  Arms  Division 
of  the  office  of  the  Chief  of  Ordnance,  in  which 
capacity  he  was  charged  with  the  design  and  pro- 
duction of  all  small  arms  and  ammunition  thereby 


supplied  to  The  United  States  Army,  which  results 
he  achieved  with  such  signal  success  that  service- 
able rifles  and  ample  ammunition  therefor  were  at 
all  times  available  for  all  troops  ready  to  receive  and 
use  them. 

THORNE,  ROBERT  J 

Assistant  to  the  Acting  Quartermaster  General. 
For  especially  meritorious  and  conspicuous  service 
in  the  reorganization  of  the  service  of  supply,  there- 
by enabling  the  heavy  demands  due  to  an  increased 
Army  to  be  met. 

TILLMAN,  SAMUEL  E.  .  Brigadier  General 
Retired.  For  especially  meritorious  and  con- 
spicuous service  as  superintendent,  United  States 
Military  Academy,  during  the  period  of  the  emer- 
gency. 


TINLEY,  MATHEW  A. 


Colonel 


Infantry.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services.  He  displayed  exceptional 
qualities  of  leadership  in  command  of  the  168th 
Infantry,  which  under  his  able  leadership  fulfilled 
every  mission  assigned  to  it.  He  was  untiring  in 
energy  and  devotion  to  his  important  duties,  acting 
with  sound  judgment  and  initiative  in  times  of  emer- 
gency. His  conduct  was  an  inspiration  to  the  men 
of  his  command,  whom  he  led  repeatedly  in  success- 
ful engagements. 

TRIPP,  GUY  E 

As  Chief  of  the  Production  Division  of  the  Ord- 
nance Department,  and  later  as  Assistant  Chief  of 
Ordnance,  Mr.  Tripp  displayed  fine  technical 
ability  and  broad  judgment  in  systematizing 
methods  and  practices  resulting  in  the  efficient  co- 
operation of  industries  producing  articles  of 
ordnance  for  the  Army. 

TROTT,  CLEMENT  A Colonel 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  chief  of  staff  of  the  5th  Division, 
through  his  intimate  knowledge  of  staff  duties  and 
the  requirements  of  troops  of  the  line,  he  organized 
a  staff  which  insured  efficient  co-operation  in  combat. 
His  ability  was  shown  in  sound  tactical  directions 
to  his  division,  which  insured  successes  in  four 
offensive  operations. 

TROWBRIDGE,  AUGUSTUS  Lieutenant  Colonel 
General  Staff.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services.  As  supervisor  of  the  tech- 
nique of  flash  and  sound  ranging,  by  his  complete 
scientific  knowledge  and  keen  devotion  to  his  im- 
portant duties  he  rendered  services  of  great  value. 
Due  to  his  good  judgment  and  painstaking  energy, 
suitable  personnel  was  selected  and  properly  trained 
in  the  efficient  operation  of  the  Flash  and  Sound 
Ranging  Service  of  the  American  Expeditionary 
Forces. 

TRUESDELL,  KARL  .  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
Signal  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services.  As  signal  officer  of  the  1st 
Division  and  the  5th  Army  Corps  he  displayed  high 
professional  attainments  and  unflagging  zeal.  By 
his  skill  in  directing  the  construction  and  main- 
tenance of  extensive  telephone  and  wireless  systems 
he  contributed  materially  to  the  success  of  combat 
operations. 

TURNBULL,  SAMUEL  J Major 

Medical  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  services.  As  commanding  officer 
of  Evacuation  Hospital  No.  9  he  performed  his 
exacting  duties  with  notable  success.  Overcoming 
numerous  obstacles,  by  his  keen  foresight  and  ad- 
ministrative ability,  he  was  instrumental  in  se- 
curing the  prompt  evacuation  and  effective  treat- 
ment of  a  large  number  of  sick  and  wounded. 


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TUTTLE,  ARNOLD  DWIGHT  .  .  Colonel 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  In  his  capacity  as  assistant  to  the  chief 
surgeon,  and  later  as  a  member  of  the  General 
Staff,  American  Expeditionary  Forces,  he  super- 
vised the  preparation  of  hospitalization  plans  and 
their  execution  and  assisted  in  the  evacuation  of 
sick  and  wounded  from  the  battle  fields  in  such 
manner  as  to  greatly  increase  the  efficiency  of  his 
department. 

TYLER,  MAX  CLAYTON  ....  Colonel 
Corps  of  Engineers.  For  exceptionally  meri- 
torious and  conspicuous  service.  As  executive 
officer  and  military  advisor  to  the  Director  Gen- 
eral of  Military  railways,  he  has  displayed  high  pro- 
fessional attainments  and  given  valuable  assistance 
in  procuring  personnel  and  equipment  for  the  railway 
service  abroad. 

TYNER,  GEORGE  PARKER  .  .  .  Colonel 
Cavalry.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  dis- 
tinguished services.  He  served  first  as  assistant 
G-4  of  the  1st  Army  and  later  as  G-4  of  the  2d  Army. 
He  rendered  devoted,  skillful,  and  efficient  service 
in  the  supply  of  the  1st  and  2d  Armies  during  the 
St.  Mihiel  offensive  in  the  Forest  of  Argonne  and  in 
the  Woevre.  His  painstaking  and  tireless  energy 
contributed  materially  to  the  success  of  these  opera- 
tions. 

TYSON,  LAWRENCE  D.  .  Brigadier  General 
Infantry.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  dis- 
tinguished services.  He  commanded  with  distinction 
the  59th  Infantry  Brigade  throughout  its  training 
period  and  during  its  active  operations  against  the 
enemy.  His  determination  and  skill  as  a  military 
leader  were  reflected  in  the  successes  of  his  brigade 
in  the  attack  and  capture  of  Brancourt  and  Fre- 
mont where  a  large  number  of  prisoners  and  much 
material  fell  into  our  hands.  He  rendered  services 
of  great  worth  to  the  American  Expeditionary 
Forces. 

ULIO,  JAMES  A.  ...  Lieutenant  Colonel 
Infantry.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  dis- 
tinguished services.  As  assistant  chief  of  staff,  G-l, 
of  the  4th  Corps,  he  showed  marked  organizing  and 
administrative  ability.  By  his  tireless  efforts  and 
ceaseless  energy  he  contributed  in  a  large  degree  to 
the  successes  achieved  by  the  4th  Corps  in  the  Toul 
sector  and  in  the  battles  of  the  St.  Mihiel  salient. 
Later  he  handled  with  great  success  the  evacuation 
and  feeding  of  French  civilians  in  the  occupied 
territory  recovered  from  the  enemy,  rendering  in- 
valuable services  to  the  American  Expeditionary 
Forces. 

UPTON,  LA  ROY  S.  .  .  Brigadier  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  He  commanded  with  conspicuous  ability 
the  9th  Infantry  in  the  trench  sector  south  of  Verdun 
and  in  all  its  operations  before  Chateau-Thierry. 
In  the  campaign  north  of  Verdun,  in  October,  as 
commander  of  the  57th  Brigade,  he  exhibited  qual- 
ities of  brilliant  leadership,  successfully  participating 
in  the  battles  at  Molle-ville  Farm,  Grand  Montagne, 
Etraye,  and  in  those  east  of  the  Meuse.  At  all  times 
he  remained  near  his  front  lines,  personally  directing 
the  attacks  and  serving  as  a  constant  inspiration  to 
his  men. 

VAN  DEMAN,  RALPH  H.  .  .  .  Colonel 
General  Staff.  For  especially  meritorious  and 
distinguished  service  as  Chief  of  the  Military  In- 
telligence Branch,  General  Staff,  in  organizing  the 
Intelligence  Service  of  the  Army  in  the  United 
States.  To  his  ability,  untiring  zeal,  and  devotion 
to  duty  the  building  up  of  a  very  efficient  Intelli- 
gence Service  of  the  Army  was  largely  due. 


VANDERBILT,  CORNELIUS  Brigadier  General 
Discharged.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services  as  Commanding  Officer,  102d 
Engineers  and  as  Engineer  Officer  of  the  27th  Divi- 
sion. His  marked  qualities  of  leadership  and  thor- 
ough training  and  instruction  developed  a  high 
state  of  military  efficiency  in  his  command,  aa 
demonstrated  throughout  its  entire  service. 

VAN  NATTA,  THOMAS  F.  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
Cavalry.    For  especially  meritorious  and  distin- 
guished service  while  serving  as  Military  Attache  at 
Havana,  Cuba. 

VAN  VOORHIS,  DANIEL  ....  Colonel 
General  Staff.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
conspicuous  service  as  Chief  of  Staff  at  the  Port  of 
Embarkation,  Newport  News,  Va.  His  services  in 
governing  and  controlling  the  troop-movement 
branch  at  the  Port  of  Embarkation  materially  aided 
in  the  efficient  transport  of  troops  and  supplies  over- 
seas. 

VAUCLAIN,  SAMUEL 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  conspicuous 
service.  He  assisted  in  organizing  the  Munitions 
Standards  Board  and  was  chairman  of  a  subcommittee 
of  that  board  which  later  became  subcommittee  of 
the  War  Industries  B9ard.  He  rendered  valuable 
assistance  in  developing  the  War  Department's 
program  as  to  artillery  and  rifles. 

VAUGHAN,  VICTOR  C Colonel 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  conspicuous 
service.  During  his  service  in  the  Office  of  the 
Surgeon  General  his  contributions  of  advice  and  in- 
formation have  been  of  great  value  to  the  Army  in 
connection  with  the  control  of  communicable  dis- 
eases. During  the  recent  epidemic  of  influenza,  in 
particular,  his  work  was  of  extreme  value. 

VIDMER,  GEORGE Colonel 

Cavalry.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  dis- 
tinguished services.  As  commander  of  the  306th 
Infantry  he  demonstrated  marked  ability  as  a 
military  leader.  His  sound  judgment  and  tireless 
energy  were  largely  responsible  for  the  successes 
which  his  regiment  port  to  the  advancing  infantry 
units. 

VINCETT,  GEORGE  H.  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  chief  of  construction  and  operation  of 
the  car-erecting  plant  at  La  Rochelle  he  performed 
with  credit  a  task  of  great  magnitude.  By  his  skill 
in  organizing  labor  and  ability  in  imbuing  the  men 
with  enthusiasm,  he  was  enabled  to  increase  greatly 
the  output  of  his  plant.  The  persistent  high  quality 
of  the  duty  performed  by  him  greatly  facilitated  the 
major  operations  of  the  American  Armies  in  thefield. 

VORIS,  ALVINC Colonel 

Signal  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services.  As  chief  signal  officer,  suc- 
cessively, of  the  1st  Division,  the  First  Corps,  and 
the  Third  Army,  he  rendered  conspicuous  services. 
With  tireless  energy  and  indefatigable  zeal  he  per- 
formed a  task  of  great  magnitude,  insuring  at  all 
times  the  installation  and  maintenance  of  commun- 
ications throughout  the  Marne  and  Argonne- Meuse 
offensives,  contributing  in  a  marked  degree  to  the 
successes  attained. 

WADHAMS,  SANFORD  H.  .  .  .  Colonel 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  In  his  capacity  as  assistant  to  the  chief 
surgeon,  American  Expeditionary  Forces,  and  later 
as  a  member  of  the  General  Staff  he  ably  supervised 
the  hospitalization  and  evacuation  activities  of  the 
Medical  Corps  in  advanced  areas..  By  his  timely 


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anticipation  of  requirements  he  assisted  in  a  marked 
degree  the  support  of  our  operations  against  the 
enemy. 

WADSWORTH,  ELIOT 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
service.  As  vice  chairman  of  the  Central  Commit- 
tee, American  Red  Cross,  he  brought  the  great 
problem  of  systematized  relief  for  our  armies,  those 
of  the  Allies,  and  for  the  stricken  people  of  Europe 
to  an  eminently  successful  solution.  By  earnest, 
unselfish  concentration  of  high  faculties  of  organiza- 
tion and  control  he  helped  most  materially  to  con- 
serve life  and  reconstitute  the  wastage  of  war  in  the 
devastated  areas,  and  made  it  possible  to  express 
the  generosity  of  the  American  people  in  terms  of 
substantial  helpfulness. 

WAINER,  MAX  R.  .  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  assistant  to  the  quartermaster  at 
Nevers,  by  his  zeal  and  rare  talent  for  organization 
he  contributed  in  a  large  measure  to  the  prompt  and 
efficient  operation  of  the  first  advance  supply  depot 
of  the  American  Expeditionary  Forces.  Later  he 
proved  himself  sound  in  judgment  and  of  excep- 
tional ability  when  he  organized  and  operated  the 
classification  depot  at  Blois.  He  showd  marked  dis- 
cernment and  determination  in  the  reclassification 
and  assignment  of  commissioned  personnel,  perform- 
ing most  exacting  duties  with  brilliant  success. 

WALKER,  MERIWETHER  L.  Brigadier  General 
Engineer  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  services.  As  Chief  of  Motor 
Transport  Service  he  rendered  services  of  much 
value.  With  tireless  energy  he  assailed  an  important 
task,  and  by  his  zealous  efforts  met  all  difficulties 
arising  from  irregular  shipments  and  lack  of  ade- 
quate material,  successfully  organizing  the  motor 
Transport  Service,  and  brought  it  to  a  high  state  of 
efficiency,  thereby  materially  assisting  in  the  solution 
of  the  important  problem  of  transportation  in  the 
American  Expeditionary  Forces. 

WALKER,  WILLIAM  H Colonel 

Chemical  Warfare  Service.  For  exceptionally 
meritorious  and  conspicuous  service.  His  extra- 
ordinary technical  ability,  untiring  industry,  and 
great  zeal  have  enabled  remarkable  results  to  be 
achieved  in  the  Production  Division  of  the  Chemical 
Warfare  Service  in  the  face  of  many  obstacles  en- 
countered. 

WALLACE,  WILLIAM  B.  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
service.  As  a  member  of  the  American  Section,  Su- 
preme War  Council,  he  has  rendered  invaluable 
service  in  handling  with  especial  ability  and  good 
judgment  matters  of  the  greatest  importance  to  all 
the  allied  and  associated  Governments. 

WALSH,  ROBERT  D.  .  .  Brigadier  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  In  command  of  the  important  base  ports 
of  St.  Nazaire  and  Bordeaux,  France,  and  as  deputy 
director  general  of  transportation,  his  services  have 
been  characterized  by  exceptional  ability,  energy, 
and  devotion  to  duty. 

WARD,  CABOT  .  .  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  assistant  chief  of  staff,  in  charge  of  the 
Intelligence  Section  of  the  Services  of  Supply,  he  has 
rendered  services  of  the  most  valuable  character. 
He  has  handled  with  great  efficiency  the  important 
task  of  counterespionage  throughout  the  American 
Expeditionary  Forces  and  in  the  neighboring  neutral 
countries.  In  this  service  he  showed  marked  ability, 
combined  with  superior  military  knowledge. 


WARD,  FRANKLIN  W Colonel 

Discharged.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  service  as  Division  Adjutant  and 
Acting  Chief  of  Staff  of  the  27th  Division,  and  as 
Commanding  Officer  of  the  106th  Infantry.  As 
Commanding  Officer,  106th  Infantry,  his  personal 
courage,  determination  and  thoroughness  in  the 
handling  of  his  regiment  under  heavy  fire  during 
the  battle  of  LeSelle  River  in  the  Somme  Offensive 
of  October,  1918,  were  conspicuous. 

WATKINS,  LEWIS  H Colonel 

Engineers.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services.  As  Assistant  Chief  of  Staff, 
G-5,  1st  Army,  he  performed  exacting  duties  with 
marked  energy  and  ability,  achieving  valuable  re- 
sults. Notwithstanding  his  many  duties,  he  arranged 
to  aid  G-3,  1st  Army,  in  the  preparation  of  plans  for 
important  operations.  By  his  especial  ability 
military  attainments,  and  painstaking  devotion  to 
the  tasks  assigned  to  him  he  contributed  in  a  marked 
degree  to  the  successes  achieved  by  our  troops. 

WEBB,  GEORGE  H Colonel 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  He  was  entrusted  with  the  execution  of 
some  of  thelargestconstructionenterprises  in  France. 
Confronted  by  difficulties  of  labor,  material,  and 
equipment,  he  set  about  his  task  with  ceaseless 
energy,  and  by  his  resourcefulness,  initiative,  and 
skill  he  overcame  all  obstacles  and  completed  these 
difficult  projects  with  great  success. 

WEIGEL,  WILLIAM  .  .  .  Major  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  commander  of  a  brigade  of  the  Twenty- 
eighth  Division  in  the  fighting  on  the  Vesle  of 
August,  1918,  he  inspired  confidence  by  his  constant 
activities  and  his  aggressive  pressing  of  the  enemy 
at  every  opportunity,  which  resulted  in  driving  the 
hostile  forces  across  the  Vesle  northward  toward  the 
Aisne. 


WELBORN,  IRA  C. 


Colonel 


For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  conspicuous 
service  in  the  organization  and  administration  of  the 
Tanks  Corps. 

WELCH,  WILLIAM  H Colonel 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  conspicuous 
service.  From  his  rich  experience  in  scientific  med- 
icine, sanitation,  public  health  and  medical  education 
he  helped  materially  in  guiding  the  medical  profes- 
sion both  in  and  out  of  the  army  safely  through 
the  many  difficulties  of  war. 

WELLS,  BRIANT  H.  .  .  Brigadier  General 
Infantry.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and 
distinguished  services.  As  chief  of  staff  of  the  4th 
Army  Corps  while  it  was  in  the  front  line  in  the 
Woevre  he  displayed  military  attainments  of  a  high 
order  in  the  planning  of  operations.  Both  then  and 
subsequently,  during  the  march  to  the  Rhine  and 
the  occupation  of  German  territory,  his  service  was 
marked  by  tireless  seal,  excellent  judgment,  and 
whole-hearted  devotion  to  the  performance  of  im- 
portant tasks. 

WELLS,  FREDERICK  B Colonel 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  conspicuous 
service.  In  the  organization  and  operation  of  the 
entire  storage  system  for  the  Army,  he  has  displayed 
marked  ability,  energy,  and  application,  to  which 
are  due  in  a  large  measure,  the  satisfactory  results 
attained. 

WELSH,  ROBERT  S Colonel 

Deceased.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  dis- 
tinguished services.  He  commanded  the  3 14th  Field 
Artillery,  which  later  became  part  of  the  3d  Corps. 


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He  rendered  exceptionally  efficient  service  with  the 
80th  Division,  taking  part  in  all  operations  of  that 
division.  He  displayed  a  high  order  of  leadership 
and  exhibited  those  masterful  qualities  of  a  comman- 
der which  insure  success.  Later  assigned  to  the  3d 
Corps,  his  devotion  to  duty  and  high  professional 
attainments  were  again  revealed. 

WESTERVELT,  WILLIAM  I.  Brigadier  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  assistant  to  the  chief  of  Artillery,  through 
his  initiative,  organizing  ability,  and  comprehensive 
knowledge  of  the  technique  and  tactics  of  Artillery 
in  all  its  Branches,  and  particularly  through  his 
complete  knowledge  of  Artillery  material,  he  has 
rendered  services  of  exceptional  value  to  the  Govern- 
ment. 

WESTNEDGE,  JOSEPH  B Colonel 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  With  signal  ability  he  commanded  the 
126th  Infantry  from  the  date  of  its  organization  to 
its  final  engagement  during  the  Meuse-Argonne 
offensive,  inspiring  the  members  of  his  command  by 
his  personal  courage  and  indefatigable  zeal;  he  kept 
his  regiment  efficiently  organized  at  all  times,  as 
demonstrated  by  the  successful  results  obtained  in 
its  operations  against  the  enemy.  During  his  serv- 
ice at  the  front  he  contracted  a  disease  which  sub- 
sequently proved  fatal. 

WHITE,  HERBERT  H.  ..  Lieutenant  Colonel 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  As  executive  officer  of  the  4th  Section, 
General  Staff,  General  Headquarters,  American 
Expeditionary  Forces,  he  was  initimately  associated 
with  the  organization  of  the  Services  of  Supply  and 
their  direction.  By  his  energy,  ability  and  good 
judgment  in  the  discharge  of  important  and  arduous 
duties  he  greatly  assisted  in  the  successful  operations 
of  the  Services  of  Supply  in  support  of  the  forces  in 
the  field. 

WHITEHEAD,  HENRY  C.  .  .  .  Colonel 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  During  the  period  of  organization  of  the 
American  Expeditionary  Forces  he  rendered  service 
of  a  superior  order  in  the  planning  and  the  organi- 
tion  of  the  Air  Service.  As  chief  of  staff.  Air  Service, 
he  displayed  sound  judgment  and  great  ability  in 
solving  the  many  problems  with  which  he  was  con- 
fronted. Throughout  the  entire  duration  of  the 
war  his  high  professional  attainments  and  untiring 
zeal  have  materially  promoted  the  efficiency  of  the 
Air  Service. 

WHITFIELD,  ROBERT  ....  Colonel 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
service.  While  on  duty  with  the  operations  branch 
of  the  Operations  Division,  General  Staff,  he  was 
charged  with  a  multitude  of  exacting  and  very 
responsible  duties,  all  of  which  he  performed  with 
conspicuous  accuracy  and  thoroughness. 

WHITMAN,  WALTER  M.  .  .  .  Colonel 
Infantry.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  dis- 
tinguished services.  He  commanded  with  marked 
distinction  the  325th  Infantry  throughout  its  period 
of  service  in  France.  An  able  and  aggressive  leader, 
he  achieved  eminent  success  in  all  the  missions 
assigned  to  him,  contributing  materially  to  the 
achievements  of  his  division. 

WHITSON,  M.  J Colonel 

Quartermaster  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meri- 
torious and  distinguished  service  while  officer  in 
charge  of  the  building  branch  of  the  Construction 
Division  of  the  Army.  Colonel  Whitson's  task  was 
of  staggering  magnitude  and  its  successful  accom- 
plishment was  in  a  great  measure  due  to  his  qual- 
ities of  organization,  leadership,  technical  know- 
ledge, and  untiring  energy. 


WICKES,  FORSYTH Major 

Infantry.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  dis- 
tinguished services.  He  showed  rare  ability  in  the 
preliminary  organization  of  the  American  Liaison 
Service  and  wide  comprehension  of  the  importance 
of  forward  interallied  liaison.  While  attached  to 
French  divisions  in  liaison  with  the  1st  American 
Division  he  performed  exacting  duties  of  a  delicate 
nature  with  energy  and  tact,  achievingsignalsuccess. 
He  aided  materially  in  the  maintenance  of  cordial 
relations  between  the  French  and  American  military 
authorities,  his  service  being  continuously  marked 
by  ability,  sound  judgment,  and  devotion  to  duty. 

WILGUS,  WILLIAM  J Colonel 

Regimental  Transportation  Corps.  For  excep- 
tionally meritorious  and  distinguished  services  as 
delegate  of  the  SpecialRail  way  Commission,  Director 
General  of  Military  Railways,  and  Deputy  Director 
General  of  Transportation.  In  all  of  these  positions 
he  has  demonstrated  exceptional  ability  and  untiring 
energy.  The  foundation  of  the  Army  Transportation 
Service  was  largely  due  to  his  vision  and  remark- 
able judgment.  He  has  shown  a  degree  of  devotion 
to  duty  far  above  any  calls  which  would  have  been 
made  upon  him  by  military  authority. 

WILKINS,  HARRY  E.  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
Formerly  Brigadier  General,  Quartermaster 
Corps.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  conspic- 
usous  service  while  in  charge  of  the  General  Supply 
Depot,  New  York  City. 

WILLCUTT,  J.  N Colonel 

Quartermaster  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meri- 
torious and  distinguished  service.  As  officer  in 
charge  of  the  construction  of  the  National  Guard 
camps  he  displayed  qualities  of  leadership,  energy, 
administrative  ability,  and  devotion  to  duty,  which 
rendered  possible  the  housing  of  the  National 
Guard  troops  in  an  incredibly  short  space  of  time. 
Later  he  served  with  conspicuous  success  as  Chief 
of  the  Procurement  Branch  of  the  Construction 
Division  of  the  Army. 

WILLIAMS,  CLARENCE  C.  .  Major  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  An  officer  of  high  professional  attainments, 
who  rendered  particularly  valuable  services  in  the 
organization  of  the  ordnance  department  9f  the 
American  Expeditionary  Forces  and  exhibited 
unusual  ability  in  arranging  for  the  procurement  of 
of  erdnance  material  and  ammunition  for  the 
American  Army  in  Europe. 

WILLIAMS,  EZEKIEL  J Colonel 

Infantry.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  dis- 
tinguished services.  He  served  with  distinction  aa 
chief  of  staff  of  the  36th  Division  from  the  date  of 
its  organization  to  the  date  of  departure  from  France. 
He  performed  his  manifold  duties  with  unflagging 
energy  and  notable  ability,  rendering  services  of 
striking  value  to  the  American  Expeditionary 
Forces. 

WILLIAMS,  HERBERT  O.  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
Inspector  General's  Department.  For  excep- 
tionally meritorious  and  conspicuous  service.  As 
an  officer  of  the  Inspector  General's  Department 
his  rare  efficiency,  fearlessness,  and  good  judgment 
in  the  inspection  of  large  commands  and  in  the 
investigation  and  solution  of  intricate  problems 
presenting  unusual  difficulties,  have  been  of  the 
greatest  value  and  have  materially  facilitated  the 
operations  of  the  War  Department  and  of  the  Army 
during  the  emergency. 

WILLIAMS,  RICHARD  H.     .     .      .         Colonel 
Coast  Artillery  Corps.     For  exceptionally  meri- 
torious and  distinguished  services.     As  G-2,    1st 
Army  Corps,  he  displayed  rare  ability  in  the  organ- 


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ization  and  administration  of  that  section,  being 
tireless  in  the  energy  with  which  he  handled  each 
problem  during  successive  offensives.  Later  as  G-2, 
3d  Army,  he  achieved  brilliant  successes  when  con- 
fronted with  duties  of  a  most  exacting  and  difficult 
nature,  accomplishing  all  by  his  zeal  and  ability. 

WILLS,  DAVIS  B Major 

U.  S.  M.  C.  As  chief  paymaster  of  the  U.  S.  M.  C., 
he  performed  arduous  and  complex  duties  under 
most  trying  conditions.  Displaying  rare  initiative 
and  administrative  ability,  he  organized  and  con- 
ducted his  department  in  such  a  manner  as  to  relieve 
combat  units  of  a  mass  of  detail  and  administrative 
work.  He  was  tireless  in  devotion  to  duty,  able  in 
its  execution. 

WILMER,  WILLIAM  H Colonel 

Medical  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  services.  As  surgeon  in  charge  of 
medical  research  laboratories,  Air  Service,  American 
Expeditionary  Forces,  since  September,  1918,  he  has 
rendered  most  distinguished  service.  His  thorough 
knowledge  of  the  psychology  of  flying  officers  and 
the  expert  tests  applied  efficiently  and  intelligently 
under  his  direction  have  done  much  to  decrease  the 
number  of  accidents  at  the  flying  schools  in  France 
and  have  established  standards  and  furnished  indi- 
cations which  will  be  of  inestimablevaluein  all  future 
work  to  determine  the  qualifications  of  pilots  and  ob- 
servers. .The  data  collected  by  him  is  an  evidence 
of  his  ability,  his  painstaking  care,  and  of  his  thor- 

nh  qualifications  for  the  important  work  entrusted 
im.  The  new  methods,  instruments,  and  appli- 
ances devised  under  his  direction  for  testing  candi- 
dates for  pilots  and  observers  have  attracted  the  at- 
tention and  been  the  subject  of  enthusiastic  com- 
mentby  officers  of  the  allied  services  and  will  be  of 
great  importance  in  promoting  the  safety  and  more 
rapid  development  of  aerial  navigation. 

WILSON,  GEORGE  K Colonel 

Infantry.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  dis- 
tinguished services.  As  assistant  chief  of  staff  in 
charge  of  the  administrative  section  of  the  general 
staff,  first  of  a  division,  later  a  corps,  and  finally  of 
an  army,  he  displayed  marked  ability  in  every 
capacity  in  which  he  was  employed.  By  his  thor- 
ough knowledge  and  grasp  of  his  duties  he  became 
a  material  factor  in  the  successful  operations  of  his 
several  departments. 

WILSON,  WILLIAM  H Colonel 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  He  displayed  extensive  scientific  knowl- 
edge, together  with  a  keen  practical  grasp  of  con- 
ditions as  artillery  inspector  with  the  first  battalion 
of  American  Railway  Artillery  in  action  against  the 
enemy.  As  a  member  of  a  training  section,  he 
was  at  all  times  energetic  and  tactful  in  the  supervi- 
sion of  training  of  railway,  tractor,  trench  and  anti- 
aircraft artillery.  As  its  executive  officer,  he  organ- 
ized and  conducted  an  item  of  the  general  system 
of  the  training  section,  being  tireless  in  devotion  to 
his  important  duties. 

WILSON,  WALTER  K Colonel 

For  especially  meritorious  and  conspicuous  service 
in  the  organization  and  administration  of  the  cable 
service  of  the  War  Department  in  the  United  States, 
thereby  enabling  that  service  to  meet  the  excessive 
demands  made  upon  it  during  the  war. 


WINANS,  EDWIN  B. 


Brigadier  General 


For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  He  showed  marked  efficiency  and  excellent 
judgment  while  commanding  the  64th  Infantry 
Brigade  in  the  actions  at  the  Second  battle  of  the 
Marne,  in  the  attack  and  capture  of  Juvigny,  and  in 
the  operations  at  Bois  de  la  Morine,  Bois  de  Ch6ne 
Sec,  and  Bantheville  Woods.  In  these  actions,  and 


by  his  tactical  ability,  he  was  always  master  of  the 
situation  and  executed  his  plans  with  a  confidence 
that  was  an  inspiration  to  his  troops. 

WINGATE,  GEORGE  ALBERT  .... 

Brigadier  General 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  By  his  skill  in  directing  the  support  of  the 
action  by  the  Divisional  Artillery  on  the  Meuse  in 
September  and  at  Chateau  d'Aulnois  and  Marche- 
ville  in  October  and  November,  1918,  his  judgment 
proved  to  be  an  important  factor  in  the  success  of 
those  actions.  He  selected  in  person  many  excellent 
battery  positions,  under  enemy  fire,  with  unusual 
skill  and  ability. 

WINN,  CHARLES  D Colonel 

Coast  Artillery  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meri- 
torious and  distinguished  services.  As  commanding 
officer  of  the  306th  Field  Artillery,  he  displayed 
high  qualities  of  leadership.  Maintaining  a  high 
standard  of  efficiency  and  morale  in  his  regiment, 
he  constantly  kept  his  command  in  close  proximity 
to  the  attacking  infantry,  furnishing  it  accurate  and 
timely  support,  furthering  its  rapid  advance,  and 
contributing  to  the  successes  gained. 

WINN,  FRANK  L Major  General 

Infantry.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  dis- 
tinguished services.  As  commander  of  the  177th 
Infantry  Brigade  and  later  of  the  89th  Division,  he 
displayed  military  attainments  of  a  high  order  and 
achieved  signal  successes.  In  the  St.  Mihiel  and 
Meuse-Argonne  offensives  he  accompanied  the 
assaulting  battalions  and  placed  them  on  their  ob- 
jectives, inspiring  all  by  his  personal  courage  and 
gaining  their  confidence  by  his  exceptional  tactical 
skill  and  ability  as  a  leader.  At  all  times  he  was 
tireless  in  energy,  showing  keen  judgment  and  in- 
itiative in  handling  difficult  situations. 

WINSLOW,  E.  EVELETH  .  .  .  Colonel 
Formerly  brigadier  general.  For  exceptionally 
meritorious  and  conspicuous  service.  While  in 
charge  of  the  military  section  of  the  Office  of  the 
Chief  of  Engineers  during  the  early  period  of  the 
war  his  services  were  marked  by  the  energy,  zeal 
and  good  judgment  which  were  essential  to  the  pro- 
curement of  personnel  and  equipment  and  the  organ- 
ization and  training  of  engineer  organizations  for 
oversea  service. 

WINTER,  FRANCIS  A.  .  Brigadier  General 
Medical  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  services.  As  chief  surgeon  of  the 
lines  of  communication,  American  Expeditionary 
Forces,  from  June  to  December,  1917,  he  organized 
medical  units  at  the  base  ports  and  in  camps  in 
France.  He  established  large  supply  depots,  from, 
which  medical  supplies  were  distributed  to  the 
American  Expeditionary  Forces,  and  by  keen  fore- 
sight and  administrative  ability  made  these  supplies 
at  all  times  available  for  our  armies. 

WITTENMYER,  EDMUND  .  Major  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  He  served  with  marked  distinction  as 
brigade  commander  in  the  Argonne-Meuse  offensive 
and  as  division  commander  in  the  final  operations 
in  the  Toul  sector,  and  in  both  capacities,  by  his 
untiring  efforts  and  breadth  of  vision,  proved  him- 
self to  be  an  able  leader. 

WOLF,  PAUL  A.  ...  Brigadier  General 
For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  In  the  attacks  on  Bois  de  Forges,  St 
Hilaire,  Bois  de  Warville  and  Bois  des  Hautes 
Epines,  France,  in  September  and  October,  1918, 
the  conspicuous  success  of  the  brigade  was  due  to 
his  splendid  leadership  and  skill. 


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WOLFE,  EDWIN  P Colonel 

Medical  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  conspicuous  service.  He  systematized  and  con- 
trolled the  distribution  of  medical  supplies  with  so 
much  foresight  and  good  judgment  that  his  service 
was  able  to  meet  promptly  all  the  emergencies  in 
the  United  States  as  they  occurred. 


WOOD,  LEONARD 


Major  General 


For  especially  meritorious  and  conspicuous  service 
as  a  department,  division,  and  camp  commander 
during  the  war.  He  has  displayed  qualities  of 
leadership  and  professional  attainments  of  a  high 
order  in  the  administration  and  training  of  his 
various  commands,  and  has  furthered  in  every  way 
during  the  war  the  system  of  officers'  training 
schools. 

WOOD,  R.  E Brigadier  General 

For  especially  meritorious  and  conspicuous  service 
in  connection  with  the  reorganization  and  operation 
of  the  service  of  supply  of  the  Army. 

WOOD,  WILLIAM  T.     .      .       Brigadier  General 
Inspector  General's  Department.    For  exception- 
ally meritorious  and  conspicuous  service  as  senior 
assistant  to  the  Inspector  General  of  the  Army. 

WOODRUFF,  JAMES  A Colonel 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  He  organized  and  commanded  the  10th 
Forestry  Engineers  with  marked  ability.  In  spite 
of  the  difficult  situations  confronting  him  he  de- 
veloped the  Forestry  Service  to  a  marked  degree  of 
excellence.  By  his  great  energy  and  devotion  to 
duty  he  rendered  service  of  the  highest  character 
to  the  Government. 

WOOTEN,  WILLIAM  P Colonel 

Engineer  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  services.  He  served  with  credit 
as  commanding  officer  of  the  14th  Railway  En- 
gineers during  the  operations  of  that  regiment  on 
the  British  front.  Subsequently,  while  corps 
engineer  of  the  Third  Army  Corps,  by  his  energy, 
foresight,  and  skill  in  accomplishing  important 
engineering  works,  he  contributed  materially  to 
the  successful  operations  of  his  corps.  Later,  when 
appointed  engineer  of  the  Third  Army,  he  per- 
formed important  duties  in  a  most  creditable 
manner. 

WRIGHT,  JOHN  W Colonel 

Infantry.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  dis- 
tinguished services.  As  assistant  chief  of  staff. 


G-3,  at  Headquarters,  S.  O.  S.,  he  was  charged 
with  the  important  duty  of  directing  the  move- 
ment of  troop  arrivals,  billeting,  and  the  supply  of 
initial  equipment  to  units.  He  at  all  times  dis- 
played indefatigable  zeal  and  administrative 
ability  of  a  high  order,  rendering  services  of  in- 
estimable value  to  the  American  Expeditionary 
Forces. 

WRIGHT,  WILLIAM  M.     .  Major  General 

For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  distinguished 
services.  He  commanded  in  turn  the  Thirty-fifth 
Division;  the  Third,  Fifth,  and  Seventh  Army 
Corps,  under  the  eighth  French  Army  in  the  Vosges 
Mountains,  and  later  commanded  the  Eighty-ninth 
Division  in  the  St.  Mihiel  offensive  and  in  the  final 
operations  on  the  Mouse  River,  where  he  proved 
himself  to  be  an  energetic  and  aggressive  leader. 

WYLLIE,  ROBERT  E Colonel 

General  Staff.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  conspicuous  service  in  assisting  in  organizing 
the  first  group  of  General  Staff  officers  that  ulti- 
mately developed  into  the  Operations  Branch  and 
the  Equipment  Branch  of  the  Operations  Division 
of  the  General  Staff.  As  chief  assistant  and  later  as 
head  of  the  Equipment  Branch  his  services  were 
conspicuously  useful  to  the  Government  and,to  the 
Army. 

YOUNG,  HUGH  HAMPTON     .      .  Colonel 

Medical  Corps.  For  exceptionally  meritorious 
and  distinguished  services.  He  has  by  his  constant 
application,  tireless  energy,  and  foresight,  lowered 
the  nonefficiency  rate  of  combat  organizations,  due 
to  certain  contagious  diseases,  far  below  pre-war 
anticipations,  and  has  thereby  aided  in  the  conser- 
vation of  man  power  to  a  degree  never  before  attain- 
able. 

YOUNGBERG,  GILBERT  A.  ...  Colonel 
Engineers.  For  exceptionally  meritorious  and  dis- 
tinguished services.  He  served  as  representative  of 
the  Engineer  Department  and  later  as  the  principal 
assistant  to  the  chief  of  the  4th  Section,  General 
Staff,  American  Expeditionary  Forces.  He  per- 
formed duties  of  the  greatest  importance  in  connec- 
tion with  construction  projects  of  the  Army.  By  his 
high  professional  attainments  and  tireless  energy, 
his  sound  judgment  and  logical  recommendations 
on  questions  of  construction,  supply,  and  transpor- 
tation he  materially  assisted  in  the  successes  of  our 
forces  in  the  field.  In  all  matters  he  displayed  re- 
markable ability  and  rendered  services  of  the 
highest  character  to  the  Government. 


SUPPLEMENT 

BY  the  direction  of  the  President,  and  with  the  approval  of  Congress,  The  Distinguished 
Service  Cross  was  awarded  by  the  commanding  general  of  the  American  Expeditionary 
Forces  to  the  following  officers  and  enlisted  men  of  the  American  Expeditionary  Forces  and 
the  armies  of  the  Allies  for  the  acts  of  gallantry  appearing  after  each  man's  name: 


BARRY,  WILLIAM  H.  .  .  Second  Lieutenant 
28th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Exermont,  France,  October  5,  1918. 
Assuming  command  of  his  company  after  his  com- 
pany commander  and  a  major  portion  of  the  com- 
pany became  casualties,  he  reorganized  his  company 
and  personally  led  it  forward  in  the  attack,  success- 
fully attaining  his  objective  in  the  face  of  intense 
machine-gun  and  artillery  fire.  He  constantly  ex- 
posed himself  to  enemy  fire  in  order  to  encourage 
and  insure  the  protection  of  his  men.  Home  ad- 
dress, Dr.  Linda  H.  Barry,  father,  Langley,  Wash. 

BECKER,  EDWARD  .  .  .  First  Sergeant 
Company  L,  128th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Juvigny,  France,  August  30, 
1918.  During  the  attack  on  Juvigr.y,  when  all  the 
officers  in  his  company  had  been  wounded,  Sergeant 
Becker  immediately  took  command  of  the  company 
and  led  them  in  the  attack.  After  the  engagement 
he  supervised  and  assisted  in  the  work  of  clearing 
the  field  of  wounded,  working  under  incessant 
machine-gun  and  artillery  fire.  In  the  Argonne 
Woods,  October  8,  when  the  advance  of  his  organi- 
zation was  help  up  by  cleverly  concealed  enemy 
machine  guns,  Sergeant  Becker,  with  an  officer, 
exposed  himself  to  the  enemy  fire  while  reconnoiter- 
ing  the  enemy  positions.  As  a  result  of  their  ob- 
servations the  company  was  successfully  disposed 
with  only  three  casualties.  Home  address,  Mrs. 
Anne  Berg,  sister,  Angelo,  Wis. 

BELL,  CHARLES Private 

Company  B,  339th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heriosm  in  action  near  Tulgas,  Russia,  November 
12,  1918.  After  the  blockhouse  in  which  he  and 
several  other  comrades  were  stationed  had  been 
hit  by  a  high-explosive  shell,  killing  two  and  wound- 
ing five,  and  he  himself  had  been  so  severely  wound- 
ed as  to  be  blinded  in  one  eye,  he  continued  to  re- 
main at  his  post  and  fired  his  Lewis  gun  until  re- 
lieved. This  continued  under  heavy  shell  fire. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Carrie  B.  Bell,  mother,  935 
East  Kentucky  Street,  Louisville,  Ky. 

BOWMAN,  WILLIAM  H Sergeant 

Deceased.  Company  B,  339th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heriosm  in  action  near  Tulgas, 
Russia,  November  12,  1918,  and  on  March  1,  1919. 
During  the  engagement  at  Tulgas,  rather  than 
order  any  of  his  men  to  take  the  risk,  he  personally 
delivered  a  message  over  a  road  torn  and  swept  by 
machine-gun  and  shell  fire.  On  March  1,  1919, 
when  knee-deep  in  snow,  and  after  he  had  been  ex- 
posed for  almost  three  hours  to  a  temperature 
below  zero  and  to  enemy  fire,  he  was  mortally 
wounded  while  passing  down  the  firing  line  in  an 
heroic  effort  to  keep  up  the  spirits  of  his  men. 
Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  William  H.  Bowman,  wife, 
Penn  Laird,  Va. 

BRIGANDO,  WILLIAM  J. .  Private  (First  Class) 
Company  I,  102d  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Verdun,  France,  October 
27,  1918.  During  the  attack  on  Hill  360,  north  of 
Verdun,  on  October  27,  Private  Brigando,  in  charge 
of  a  squad,  made  a  desperate  attempt  to  silence  a 
machine-gun  which  was  holding  up  the  advance  of 
the  entire  company.  The  nature  of  the  terrain 
made  this  attack  more  than  hazardous  but  Private 
Brigando  nevertheless  persisted  until  the  entire 
squad,  himself  included,  had  become  casualties. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Catherine  Brigando,  mother, 
118  Maple  Street,  Meriden,  Conn. 


BUCK,  BENJAMIN Corporal 

Company  G,  128th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heriosm  in  action  near  Romagne,  France,  October 
14,  1918.  Corporal  Buck  advanced  alone  beyond 
the  front  lines,  through  a  terrific  barrage  and  in 
the  face  of  unusually  active  machine-gun  fire,  to 
the  rescue  of  a  wounded  comrade.  While  making 
his  way  through  the  wood  he  came  upon  two  other 
members  of  the  company  whom  he  utilized  as  a 
patrol,  attacking  and  capturing  an  enemy  machine- 
gun  nest,  together  with  six  prisoners.  He  then 
went  to  the  rescue  of  the  wounded  soldier,  forcing 
the  prisoners  to  carry  the  man  to  the  rear.  Home 
address,  Mrs.  Charles  Zoch,  sister,  14^  East 
Spring  Street,  Wausau,  Wis. 

COMMINA,  LOUIS Private 

Deceased  Company  C,  110th  Infantry.  For  ex- 
traordinary heroism  in  action  near  Varennes, 
France,  September  26,  1918.  With  two  other 
soildiers  Private  Commina  voluntarily  went  forward 
under  heavy  artillery  and  machine  gun  fire  and 
silenced  an  enemy  machine  gun  nest,  killing  four  of 
the  crew  and  bringing  back  eleven  prisoners.  He 
was  killed  in  action  eight  days  later.  Next  of  kin, 
Mrs.  Redenta  Commina,  Votago  Province,  Belleno, 
Italy. 

COX,  ALBERTO Sergeant 

Company  D.  339th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Fistofka,  Russia,  March  3, 
1919.  Upon  learning  that  the  two  companies  of  the 
enemy  had  worked  their  way  to  the  rear  of  the 
allied  lines,  Sergeant  Cox,  a  patient  in  a  hospital, 
voluntarily  left  his  bed,  secured  a  Lewis  gun,  and 
successfully  held  off  the  enemy  until  assistance 
came  up.  The  daring  act  of  this  gallant  soldier  pre- 
vented serious  losses  from  being  inflicted  on  the 
allied  forces.  Home  address,  Commodore  Cox, 
father,  Arthur,  111. 

CURRIE,  WALTER Private 

Company  A.  59th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ville-Savoy,  France,  August 
7,  1918,  and  near  Brieulles,  France,  September  29, 
1918.  On  the  Vesle  River,  August  7,  1918,  when 
his  company  was  in  need  of  ammunition  and  after 
several  men  had  been  killed  in  the  attempt  to 
secure  it.  Private  Currie  volunteered  and  went  for 
ammunition  across  an  open  field  swept  by  machine 
gun  fire.  He  successfully  returned  with  the  ammu- 
nition, thereby  greatly  assisting  his  company  to 
hold  its  position.  He  was  severely  wounded  near 
Brieulles  while  making  a  gallant  stand  against  the 
enemy  with  12  other  men,  the  only  survivors  of  his 
platoon.  Home  address,  Mrs.  Mary  Currie,  mother, 
128  Brooklyn  Street,  Detroit,  Mich. 

DALY,  PAUL Major 

18th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Soissons,  France,  July  19-22,  1918.  Home 
address,  Daniel  Daly,  father,  31  East  49th  Street, 
New  York  City. 

EMERY,  JOSEPH  W.,  JR.  .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Vierzy,  France,  July  18, 1918. 
While  attached  to  the  regimental  post  of  command 
in  the  rear.  Lieutenant  Emery  voluntarily  joined 
the  assaulting  battalion  as  a  platoon  leader  in  a 
company  which  was  short  of  officers.  When  des- 


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perate  hostile  resistance  was  encountered  at  the 
outset  of  the  attack  and  all  the  other  officers  of  the 
company  became  casualties,  he  took  command  of 
the  company  and  courageously  led  his  men  in  over- 
coming enemy  machine-gun  nests.  While  rushing 
an  enemy  position  at  the  head  of  his  men  this  gal- 
lant officer  was  killed.  Next  of  kin,  Joseph  W. 
Emery,  Sr.,  600-620  South  Fifth  Street,  Quincy,  111. 


FLANAGAN,  HUGH  M.  .  Second  Lieutenant 
28th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion, Cutry,  France,  July  18,  1918.  Lieutenant 
Flanagan  personally  led  his  platoon  in  an  attack  on 
several  machine-gun  nests  which  were  holding  up 
the  advance  of  the  entire  battalion.  At  times  he 
was  fifty  yards  in  advance  of  his  men.  His  action 
so  inspired  his  command  that  the  enemy  strong 
point  was  destroyed,  and  one  hundred  prisoners 
were  captured.  He  was  severely  wounded  in  the 
attack.  Home  address,  H.  M.  Flanagan,  father, 
Fond-du-lac,  Wis. 

FORRESTER,  ROBERT  R.  .  First  Lieutenant 
327th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  near  Pont-a-Mousson,  France,  September  13, 
1918.  Lieutenant  Forrester  volunteered  for  duty 
with  other  organizations  ordered  to  make  a  daylight 
raid  against  the  enemy.  His  superb  leadership  and 
coolness  under  very  trying  circumstances  greatly 
reduced  the  number  of  casualties  among  his  troops 
and  his  disregard  of  personal  safety  greatly  inspired 
his  men.  Home  address,  Mr.  George  W.  Forrester, 
father,  National  Bank  Building,  Atlanta,  Ga. 

FULTON,  SELMO  .  .  Private  (First  Class) 
Battery  C,  129th  Field  Artillery.  For  extraor- 
dinary heroism  in  action  near  Charpentry,  France, 
September  29,  1918.  When  the  rest  of  the  gun 
squad  was  wiped  out  by  heavy  shelling  and  he  him- 
self had  been  wounded,  he  continued  to  fire  his  piece 
single  handed  until  another  gun  squad  was  formed. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Ella  Fulton,  mother,  Odessa, 
Mo. 


GRAVES,  SIDNEY  C.  .  .  Lieutenant  Colonel 
Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action 
in  the  Bois  de  Fontaine,  France,  April  29,  1918. 
Having  located  an  enemy  machine  gun  in  front  of 
his  position,  Lieutenant  Colonel  (then  Captain) 
Graves,  with  three  men,  voluntarily  crawled  to  the 
position  of  the  machine  gun,  in  full  view  and  within 
100  yards  of  the  enemy  lines,  shot  the  gunner,  killed 
the  rest  of  the  crew  with  grenades  and  returned 
with  his  party  without  a  casualty.  Home  address, 
Mrs.  Sydney  C.  Graves,  wife,  El  Paso,  Texas. 

GREEN,  ROBERT  L Corporal 

Company  D,  339th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Tulgas,  Russia,  November  14, 
1918.  He  led  an  attack  against  snipers  concealed 
in  houses  on  the  edge  of  the  village.  In  order  to 
reach  these  buildings  he  was  forced  to  cross  an  open 
space  of  200  yards,  in  clear  view  of  the  enemy. 
After  reaching  the  buildings  and  locating  the  snipers 
he  alone  charged  the  building  in  which  the  snipers 
were  located  and  captured  14  prisoners.  Home  ad- 
dress, Mrs.  Carrie  Spaulding,  aunt,  322  Clay  Ave- 
nue, Detroit,  Mich. 

HENLEY,  COURTNEY  ....  Captain 
327th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in 
action  north  of  Sommerance-St.  Juvin  Road  on 
October  11,  1918.  Captain  Henley  led  a  party  of 
three  enlisted  men  in  an  attack  on  an  enemy 
machine-gun  position  which  was  doing  considerable 
damage  to  our  forces.  Under  intense  hostile  fire 
his  attack  drove  the  enemy  gunners  from  the 
machine-gun  nest.  Home  address,  Birmingham, Ala. 


JENKINS,  JOHN  M Colonel 

30th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  Cunel,  France,  October  14,  1918.  He  per- 
sonally led  a  reconnaissance  patrol  through  the 
eastern  and  northern  edges  of  Bois  de  la  Pultiere  in 
order  to  obtain  most  necessary  information  while 
the  area  was  being  continuously  bombarded  by 
high-explosive  and  gas  shells  and  rakedT  by  ma- 
chine-gun fire.  His  courage  and  bravery  was  a 
splendid  example  to  the  officers  and  men  of  his 
command.  Address,  Camp  Upton,  N.  Y. 


JONES,  CARL  O Private 

Deceased.  Company  E,  118th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Montbreha, 
France,  October  8,  1918.  Next  of  kin,  John  Jones, 
father,  Gibson  Hill,  Concord,  N.  C. 


KALLOCK,  PARKER  C.,  JR.     .      .  Major 

Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  action 
north  of  Montrebeau  Woods,  September  29,  1918. 
Major  Kalloch,  although  wounded,  and  scarcely 
able  to  walk,  personally  organized  and  led  an  at- 
tack against  a  superior  force  at  Exermont  in  the 
face  of  heavy  artillery  and  intense  machine-gun  fire. 
His  extraordinary  courage,  utter  disregard  for  per- 
sonal safety  were  an  inspiration  to  his  entire  com- 
mand. Home  address,  Major  P.  C.  Kallock,  father, 
U.  S.  Marine  Hospital,  Portland,  Me. 


LARSON,  COLONEL Corporal 

Headquarters  Company,  128th  Infantry.  For 
extraordinary  heroism  in  action  near  Juvigny, 
France,  September  1-3,  1918,  and  near  Ecurey 
France,  November  10,  1918.  Corporal  Larson  con- 
stantly patrolled  the  telephone  lines  in  front  of 
Juvigny,  repairing  the  lines  under  heavy  artillery 
and  machine-gun  fire.  Near  Ecurey,  when  the 
enemy  artillery  fire  was  so  intense  as  to  make  tele- 
phonic communications  impossible,  Corporal  Lar- 
son, on  duty  as  a  lineman,  volunteered  as  a  runner, 
and  served  as  such  under  extremely  heavy  fire  un- 
til completely  exhausted.  Home  address,  Arnie 
Larson,  Neillsville,  Wis. 


McCALL,  HOWARD  C Captain 

Deceased.  59th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Chezy,  France,  July  19, 1918. 
Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  J.  B.  McCall,  mother,  1000 
Chestnut  Street,  Philadelphia,  Pa. 

MOBILINI,  ANDY Private 

Company  F,  9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Medeah  Ferme,  France, 
October  3.  1918. 


REDIER,  M Captain 

65th  Infantry.  French  Army.  Attached  to 
72nd  Infantry  Brigade,  American  Expeditionary 
Forces.  For  extraordinary  heroism  near  Pauves, 
France,  October  13,  1918.  Captain  Redier  moved 
forward  in  advance  of  our  Infantry  patrols  of  units 
on  the  flank.  He  displayed  great  coolness  and  dash 
under  artillery  and  machine  gun  fire.  He  also  en- 
tered Vaux-Champagne  in  advance  of  our  troops. 
His  conduct  was  an  inspiration  to  all  troops  in  the 
attack. 


SIEGLER,  WILLIAM Private 

Company  A,  146th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Ivoiry,  France,  September 
28,  1918.  Private  Siegler  repeatedly  volunteered 
and  carried  messages  under  heavy  enemy  bombard 


494 


DISTINGUISHED  SERVICE  CROSS 


ment  until  he  was  severely  wounded.  Home  ad- 
dress, Herman  Siegler,  858  North  Fourth  Street, 
Philadelphia,  Pa. 


WALKER,  FRED  L Major 

30th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary  heroism  in  ac- 
tion near  the  Marne  River,  France,  July  15,  1918. 
Home  address,  Mrs.  Frances  M.  Walker,  wife,  846 
Wilson  Street,  Columbus,  Ohio. 


WALSH,  WILLIAM  J Corporal 

Company  H,  314th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  near  Montfaucon,  France,  Sep- 
tember 27,  1918.  Home  address,  Michael  Walsh, 
brother,  Menooka,  Va. 


WOOD,  LAMBERT  A.  .  • .  First  Lieutenant 
Deceased.  9th  Infantry.  For  extraordinary 
heroism  in  action  at  Chateau-Thierry,  France,  June 
6-7,  1918.  With  entire  disregard  for  personal  dan- 
ger, Lieutenant  Wood  passed  through  heavy 
artillery  fire  with  a  message  to  stop  misdirected 
supporting  artillery  fire,  which  fire  imperiled  the 
safety  of  his  organization.  He  was  killed  near 
Soissons  while  leading  his  machine  gun  platoon  on  a 
flank  movement  against  an  enemy  group  which  was 
enfilading  our  advancing  infantry  line  on  July  15, 
1918.  Next  of  kin,  Mrs.  W.  L.  Wood,  Garden 
Home,  Portland,  Oreg. 

Note:  These  citations  were  announced  by  the  War 
Department  after  September  1,  1919,  too  late  to  be 
included  in  the  main  section  devoted  to  the  awards  of 
The  Distinguished  Service  Cross. — Editor. 


DIVISIONAL  INDEX 
IST  DIVISION 

HEADQUARTERS,  FIRST  INFANTRY  BRIGADE 

Burnett,  Clifton,  Sgt 80 


Ackers,  D.  E.,  2nd  Lt 28 

Adams,  F.  W.,  1st  Lt 28 

Allen,  Oliver,  Maj 32 

Almon,  Earl,  Capt 32 

Andes,  J.  C.,  2nd  Lt 34 

Ball,  Ralph,  Cpl 42 

Ballard,  W.  D.,  Pvt 43 

Baughn,  R.  O.,  1st  Sgt 48 

Behrendt,  A.  F.,  Capt 51 

Bickford,  E.  E.,  Cpl 55 

Birch,  R.  I.,  Sgt 56 

Bobo,  John,  Sgt 61 

Bradeford,  J.  W.,  Sgt 67 

Branson,  W.  W.,  Cpl 68 

Brocki,  M.,  Cpl 72 

Brown,  G.  V.,  Sgt 74 

Burchfield,  J.  H.,  Pvt 78 

Caldwell,  E.  N.,  Maj 84 

Carder,  Cyril,  2nd  Lt 87 

Carrole,  Alick,  Pvt 88 

Carroll,  T.  A.,  Sgt 89 

Carver,  Wm.,  2nd  Lt 91 

Clark,  R.  P.,  2nd  Lt 98 

Cole,  A.  R.,  2ndLt 101 

Comfort,  W.  E.,  Capt 103 

Coyle,  E.  A.,  Sgt 108 

Craig,  J.  M.,  Lt.  Col 109 

Curtis,  C.  O.,  1st  Sgt 113 

Daniel,  Josiah,  Sgt 115 

Denn,  Andrew,  Cpl 120 

Dickens,  Benjamin 123 

Doier,  R.  C.,  Pvt 130 

Duncan,  A.  P.,  Sgt 133 


Bergstein,  A.  M.,  1st  Lt 54 

Cahill,  H.  F.,  Capt 83 

Campbell,  G.  A.,  Capt 85 


33 


Amory,  T.  D.,  2nd  Lt. . 
Anderson,  E.  E.,  Pvt. . . 

Andrews,  M.  M.,  1st  Lt 34 

Bainbridge,  R.  J.,  Cpl 41 

Barnwell,  F.  H.,  2nd  Lt 45 

Barlett,  G.  W.,  Pvt 46 

Baxter,  S.  A.,  2nd  Lt 48 

Blalock,  Robert,  Sgt 58 

Boone,  W.  E.,  2nd  Lt 63 

Braun,  Paul,  Sgt 68 

Brown,  Bayard,  2nd  Lt 73 

Bush,  Garret,  Cpl 81 

Carroll,  R.  E.,  Sgt 89 

Gather,  G.  P.,  2nd  Lt 93 

Chesney,  Anthony,  Cpi 96 

Cornell,  Elmo,  Cpl 106 

Cornell,  T.  L.,  Capt 186 

Dabney,  W.  C.,  1st  Lt 114 

Dalrymple,  W.,  Pvt 115 

Darkoski,  Wactaw,  Sgt 115 

Dickerson,  W.  A.,  Pvt 123 

Dillenbeck,  William,  Pvt 124 

Dillon,  Harry,  2nd  Lt 124 

Dobbs,  Lain,  Sgt 125 

Donnelly,  Edward,  1st  Sgt. . .  127 

Dugan,  Frank,  Pvt 133 

Elliot,  C.  R.,  Lt.  Col 138 

Fenton,  N.  D.,  Cpl 144 

Fleet,  G.  T.,  Capt 147 

Foster,  H.  K.,  Capt 151 

Frasier,  L.  S.,  Maj 153 


16TH  INFANTRY 

Edwards,  Garrett,  Sgt 137 

Evans,  E.  V.,  2nd  Lt 142 

Frasier,  Duncan,  1st  Lt 153 

Fritz,  A.  W.,  Pvt 154 

Gates,  Austin,  Pvt 159 

Gillespie,  W.  L.,  Pvt 163 

Grider,  T.  E.,  Pvt 169 

Griffith,  Walter,  Pvt 170 

Gronenboon,  Onno,  Pvt 171 

Harrell,  W.  F.,  Col 180 

Howard,  William,  Pvt 199 

Hubbard,  H.  G.,  Pvt 200 

Jackson,  B.  C.,  Pvt 206 

Jackson,  G.  C,  Sgt 206 

Jordan,  C.  M.,  Pvt 215 

Karch,  Emanuel,  Pvt 218 

Kilmer,  E.  A.,  Pvt 224 

King,  E.  E.,  1st  Sgt 224 

King,  George,  Pvt 224 

Lavoie,  L.  J.,  Cpl 235 

Le  Glair,  Arthur,  Cpl 236 

Lemmon,  C.  E.,  Sgt 238 

Leonard,  H.  D.,  Pvt 239 

Long,  A.  S.,  Pvt 246 

Main,  W.  B.,  Pvt 265 

Marra,  J.,  Pvt 269 

McAuliffe,  D.  C.,  Cpl 252 

McCormack,  A.  L.,  2nd  Lt.  .  .  254 

McMorris,  W.  R.,  Capt 261 

Meyers,  George,  Pvt 276 

Mitchell,  G.  R.,  Cpl 280 

Noble,  E.  S.,  Cpl 296 

Olson,  J.  C.,  Pvt 302 

18TH  INFANTRY 

Gibson,  T.  R.  1st  Lt 161 

Norton,  William,  Sgt 298 

Ross,  H.  E.f  Maj 341 

26ra  INFANTRY 

Freml,  Wesley,  1st  Lt 154 

Gaines,  J.  P.,  2nd  Lt 156 

Gilliam,  R.  E.,  1st  Lt 163 

Greene,  J.  A.,  Cpl 169 

Gucwa,  Joseph,  Pvt 172 

Hall,  F.  L.,  Pvt 174 

Hamel,  A.  R.,  Capt 176 

Handwerck,  R.  E.,  Pvt 177 

Harbison,  H.  J.,  Pvt 179 

Harmon,  J.  L.,  1st  Lt 180 

Hilger,  John,  Sgt 191 

Holmes,  J.  H.,  Capt 196 

Ingold,  W.  J.,  Sgt 205 

Jermaison,  Axel,  Pvt 210 

Jones,  E.  T.,  Sgt 214 

Kennedy,  Harry,  Pvt 221 

Kenner,  A.  W.,  Maj 222 

Kogler,  J.  M.,  Pvt 228 

Leege,  B.  R.,  Maj 238 

Lennox,  H.  K.  Pvt 239 

Loder,  J.  C.,  2nd  Lt 245 

Lundegard,  A.  C.,  Pvt 248 

McCloud,  J.  M.,  Maj 254 

McConnell,  W.  O.,  Pvt 254 

McCoy,  C.  A.,  Cpl 255 

McEntee,  Eugene,  Pvt 257 

Makas,  S.  N.,  Pvt 265 

Manning,  J.  C.,  Cpl 266 

Manton,  W.  W.,  Capt 267 

Marlin,  Frank,  Pvt 268 

495 


Page,  A.  W.,  Pvt 304 

Phipps,  G.  T.,  1st  Lt 315 

Price,  Thomas,  Pvt 322 

Ramsch,  John,  Sgt 325 

Reilly,  Michael,  Sgt 330 

Rice,  Malcolm,  Capt 331 

Robinson,  W.  F.,  Cpl 337 

Sale,  L.  L.,  Pvt 345 

Scanlan,  A.,  1st  Sgt 348 

Schultz,  F.  M.,  Cpl 350 

Schultz,  G.  F.,  Pvt 350 

Simpson,  R.  A.,  Pvt 362 

Smith,  Ansley,  Sgt 365 

Soucy,  F.  G.,  Pvt 371 

Soules,  J.  A.,  2nd  Lt 371 

Steele,  W.  P.,  Cpl 375 

Storm,  G.  P.,  Bn.  Sgt.  Maj.  .378 

Sullivan,  Jerry,  Sgt 381 

Thompson,  L.  E.,  Cpl 389 

Trekaukas,  T.  A.,  Sgt 393 

Trimmer,  Lee,  Pvt 394 

Trower,  Stallard,  1st  Sgt 394 

Van  Buren,  George,  Pvt 397 

Wallenmaier,  Herman,  Pvt. .  .403 

Weeds,  E.  H.,  Chap 409 

Weigel,  Roy,  Sgt.  .    410 

Whisenant,  H.  W.,  2nd  Lt. .  .414 

White,  R.  G.,  1st  Lt 414 

Wilkinson,  Harold,  Pvt 418 

Wilson,  F.  T.,  2nd  Lt 421 

Yockey,  W.  S.,  Pvt 429 

Zilkey,  F.,  Cpl 431 


Walsh,  Patrick,  Sgt 404 

Wilson,  R.  M.,  Capt 421 


Mason,  Zelna,  Pvt 271 

Meyer,  F.  H.,  Pvt 276 

Mood,  J.  A.,  Capt 282 

Murphy,  J.  A.,  Sgt 289 

Newbold,  C.  V.  P.,  1st  Lt.  ...  294 

O'Keefe,  T.  J.,  Cpl 301 

Parent,  E.  J.,  Pvt 306 

Payne,  F.  W.,  2nd  Lt.  .      ...309 

Prout,  William,  Pvt 322 

Reiterman,  Frank,  Sgt 330 

Rickards,  C.  D.,  2nd  Lt 332 

Richards,  J.  N.  C.,  Capt 332 

Ridgely,  Charles,  1st  Lt 333 

Rippetoe,  G.  C.,  1st  Lt 334 

Sackett,  D.  S.,  1st  Lt 345 

Scott,  J.  S.,  Pvt 351 

Seidel,  Thomas,  Pvt 352 

Shull,  L.  C.,  2nd  Lt 359 

Smith,  H.  A.,  Col 366 

Smith,  J.  E.,  Sgt 367 

Starlings,  P.  N.,  Capt 374 

Stephens,  J.  W.  P.,  Capt 376 

Treadway,  W.  W.,  2nd  Lt.  .  .393 

Waldroop,  Walter,  Pvt 403 

Weaver,  C.  H.,  2nd  Lt 408 

Westervelt,  E.  C.,  2nd  Lt 341 

Whitson,  R.  K.,  Capt 416 

Wilkinson,  T.  R.,  Sgt 418 

Witten,  Clarence,  Pvt 424 

Youell,  R.  M.,  Maj 429 


Divisional  Index — Continued 


28TH  INFANTRY 


Allen,  A.  L.,  Cpl 31 

Allen,  Fred,  Sgt 32 

Anderson,  R.  B.,  1st  Lt 34 

Armstrong,  E.  V.,  Pvt 36 

Arnold,  D.  G.,  Cpl 36 

Ashcraft,  E.  M.,  Pvt 37 

Avery,  C.  D.,  2nd  Lt 38 

Baker,  E.  L.,  Pvt 41 

Birmingham,  D.  J.,  1st  Lt.  . .   57 

Backley,  E.  J.,  Pvt 40 

Black,  F.  W.,  Capt 57 

Bollinger,  E.  V.,  Pvt 62 

Bolt,  B.  F.,  Pvt 62 

Buchanan,  M.  C.,  2nd  Lt 77 

Burke,  C.  H.,  Cpl 79 

Buke,  J.  D.,  Sgt.  Maj 79 

Caldwell,  G.  S.  S.,  Pvt 84 

Carter,  P.  D.,  2nd  Lt 90 

Christenson,  W.  T.,  Sgt 97 

Christiansen,  H.  P.,  1st  Sgt. .   97 

Church,  J.  H.,  2nd  Lt 97 

Clapp,  D.  O.,  Pvt 98 

Cleland,  J.  R.  D.,  1st  Lt 99 

Cullison,  J.  M.,  Lt.  Col 112 

Curfman,  T.  D.,  Sgt 113 

Davis,  N.  B.,  Cpl 117 

Bearing,  V.  A.,  2nd  Lt 118 

DeFord,  A.  H.,  Cpl 120 

Derrickson,  P.  W.,  2nd  Lt.  .  .121 

Drumm,  C.  M.,  2nd  Lt 131 

Dubord,  F.  F.,  Pvt 132 

Ellis,  M.  B.,  Sgt.  (M.  of  H.) .    19 


Evans,  Roderick,  Cpl.  .  .  . 

...  142 

Miller,  F.  D.,  Pvt  
Mongeau,  H.  J.,  Cpl    . 

.278 
282 

Feb,  E.  E  ,  Pvt  

.144 

Finnegan  Robert  Cpl 

146 

Mosher,  H  E.,  Capt 

.287 
.291 
300 

Gage,  G.  H.,  Capt  
Gahring,  W.  R.,  1st  Lt.  .  . 
Gansaz,  Stanley,  Pvt  
Garner,  G.  W.,  Pvt  
Gunn,  F   L  ,  Pvt 

...  156 
.  ..156 
...157 
...158 
173 

Naiman,  H.  A.,  Pvt  
O'Flaherty,  C.  F.,  Chap 

Oliver,  M.  O.,  Sgt.  . 

.301 
.307 
324 

Parker,  S.  I.,  2nd  Lt  

Quinn,  Jim,  2nd  Lt 

Hauss  A  H     Pvt 

183 

Rasmusses,  Alexander,  Maj. 
Rayner,  I.  C.,  Sgt  

.325 
.327 
.327 
.329 
331 

Hill,  G.  H.,  Pvt  
Holmes,  C.  R.,  1st  Lt  
Howe,  W.  J.,  Pvt  

...191 
...  195 
...200 
...201 
202 

Redwood,  G.  B.,  1st  Lt  
Reiffin,  Abe,  Pvt  
Reynolds,  F.  J.,  Pvt    . 

Huebner,  C.  R.,  Lt.  Col.  . 
Hugo  Jean   1st  Lt 

Riley,  Raymond,  Pvt 

334 

Humphrey,  F.  H.,  Mech.  . 
Kinkade,  B.  L.,  Cpl  

...202 
225 

Senay,  C.  T.,  Capt  

353 

Shumate,  C.  L.,  Pvt 

359 

Kopp,  Henry,  Pvt  

...229 

Silver,  H.  S.,  1st  Lt  
Sorenson,  S.  C.,  1st  Lt.  ... 
Strains,  T.  R.,  2nd  Lt 

.361 
.370 
373 

Kowaski,  Lewis,  Cpl  
Lageaise,  Stanley,  Jr.,  Cpl 
Laughlin,  J.  H.,  Pvt  

...229 
.  ..232 
...234 

Stapleton,  W.  A.,  Cpl  
Stonecipher,  M.,  Sgt  
Strinling,  W.  B.,  Cpl  
Sullivan,  J.  M.,  Pvt  

.374 
.378 
.379 
381 

Lecoin,  R.  H.,  Interpreter 
Lewis  James  Sgt 

.  .  .  237 
241 

Licklider,  J.  E.,  Sgt  

...241 

Lloyd,  D.  W.,  Pvt  

.  .   245 

Thacker,  Edgar,  Pvt 

.386 
.395 

Lubeck,  Tony,  Pvt  .  . 

...248 

Tukey,  A.  A.,  2nd  Lt  

McVey,  J.  E.,  Pvt  
Mahafey,  Emory,  Pvt 

...268 
265 

Vedral,  Anthony,  Sgt  
White,  J.  B  ,  Pvt 

.399 
414 

Maxey,  R.  J.,  Lt.  Col  .  .  .  . 
Mayger,  A.  G.,  1st  Lt.  .  .  . 

...272 
.     273 

Whitington,  C.  E.,  Pvt  
Williams,  Frank,  Sgt 

.416 
418 

Medeiros,  F.  L.,  Sgt  
Mershon,  Vance,  Capt.  .  . 

...274 
...276 

Wilson,  Casel,  Pvt  
Winters,  R.  C.,  1st  Lt.  .  . 

.421 
423 

Birch,  Ernest,  Cpl 


5ra  FIELD  ARTILLERY 

56  |  Keachie,  E.  S.,  Cpl 218  |  Weatherman,  Hugh,  Pvt 408 


CTH  FIELD  ARTILLERY 


Barton,  H.  D.,  Cpl 46 

Dettre,  R.  H.,  Cpl 122 

Downer,  J.  W.,  Lt.  Col 129 

Du  Bois,  Alfred,  Interpreter.  131 
Greene,  J.  N.,  Capt 169 


Jones,  H.  J.,  2nd  Lt 


215 


tiuiico,  JLA.  «i.,  ^LLUL.  juv.  .......  »m*m 

Liberman,  Louis,  Cpl 241 

Lietzan,  J.  S.,  Pvt 242 

Murray,  W.  L.,  Cpl 290 

Petrovic,  J.  L.,  Cpl 313 

TTH  FIELD  ARTILLERY 


Quick,  A.  H.,  Cpl 323 


Smith,  S.  T.,  1st  Lt. . 


368 


Stillwell,  Frank,  Sgt 377 

Vallely,  F.  P.,  Pvt 397 


Bills,  A.  C.,  Cpl 56  I  Hahn,  Frederick,  2nd  Lt 174  I  Kaufman,  Abe,  Pvt 218 

Cushing,  F.  R.,  Sgt 114     Handy,  T.  T.,  Capt 177     McVickar,  Lansing,  1st  Lt. .  .263 

Dunne,  J.  T.,  Cpl 134  |  Harlow,  L.  E.  Cpl . 


134  |  Harlow,  L.  E.  Cpl 180  |  Packard,  W.  L.,  Pvt 304 


Ballard,  B.  W.,  Cpl 42 

Boas,  R.  H.,  IstLt 61 

Borkus,  Thomas,  Cpl 64 

Bourland,  W.  F.,  1st  Lt 65 

Brooks,  E.  P.,  1st  Lt 72 

Chiles,  W.  K.,  Sgt 96 

Colyer,  W.  E.,  Sgt.,  (M.  of  H.)  18 

Daley,  P.  A.,  Pvt 114 

Dalrymple,  T.  E.,  Sgt  1st  C1.114 

Dollard,  W.  B.,  Pvt 126 

Gallagher,  J.  M.,  Cpl 156 


IST  ENGINEERS 

Gillis,  A.  J.,  Cpl 

Hanven,  Chester,  Pvt 

Helmick,  D.  S.,  Capt 

Kiah,  M.  J.,  Cpl 

Koehler,  K.  H.  A.,  Pvt 

Koon,  C.  R.,  Pvt 

Lemaster,  Frank,  Pvt 

Marshall,  L.  F.,  Cpl 

Miller,  Bryan,  Pvt 

Pearce,  Z.  W.,  Pvt 

Perkins,  B.  R.,  Pvt 


163 

183 
187 
223 
228 
229 
238 
269 
278 
310 
311 


Read,  R.  E.,  Pvt 327 

Roskowski,  John,  Pvt 340 

Savitsky,  A.,  Cpl 347 

Smith,  H.  L.,  Jr.,  Capt 367 

Springer,  Frank,  Pvt 373 

Thoete,  C.  G.,  Sgt,  1st  Cl. . .  .387 

Thomas,  David,  Cpl 387 

Tracy,  J.  F.,  Sgt 393 

Trimble,  D.  N.,  Sgt 394 

Ward,  F.  G.,  Pvt 405 

Wills,  J.  H.,  Maj 420 


2ND  MACHINE  GUN  BATTALION 


Achenback,  Max,  Pvt  
Boggs,  J.  C.,  1st  Lt  
Bushnell,  T.  K.,  2ndLt.. 
Christman,  C.  R.,  2nd  Lt. 
Cotton,  J.  W.,  Capt  
Crawford,  H.  E.,  Pvt.  .  .  . 

.   27 
.   62 
.   82 
.  97 
.107 
.110 

3RI 

44 

Desrechers,  Rolphe,  Pvt  
Dial,  W.  V.,  Lt  
Kirk,  Edgar,  2nd  Lt  
Lange,  C.  M.,  Pvt  

.122 
.122 
.225 
.233 

Lusk,  J.  G.,  1st  Lt  

..249 

McCarthy,  C.  A.,  Pvt  
Smith,  W.  K.,  Sgt  
Strawbridge,  George,  Pvt.  , 
Thompson,  W.  D.,  Capt.  .  . 
Wells,  E.  L.,  2ndLt  

..253 
..369 
..379 
..390 
..411 

Lewis,  S.  A.,  Sgt  241 
Lindberg,  A.  W.,  Capt  243 

.  MACHINE  GUN  BATTALI 

Heydenberk,  Dick,  Pvt  189 
Hildebrand,  Harry,  Sgt  191 
Levas,  James,  Sgt  240 
Markus,  N.  W.,  2nd  Lt  268 
McLouehlin.  William.  Pvt.  .  .261 

ON 

Moore,  J.  H.,  2nd  Lt  
Morehead,  Herbert,  Sgt  .  .  . 
Murray,  C.  E.,  1st  Lt  
Payne,  W.  J.,  Sgt  

..283 
..284 
.290 
.309 

Calhoun,  G.  W.,  Pvt  
Cooper,  J.  A.,  2nd  Lt 

.   84 
106 

David  C  A  Maj 

116 

Durham.  J.  E..  Set.  .  . 

135 

496 


Divisional  Index — Continued 
IST  AMMUNITION  TRAIN 

Jones,  Alvey,  Bn.  Sgt.  Maj .  .214 

IST  FIELD  SIGNAL  BATTALION 

Nelson,  A.  E.,  Sgt.  1st  Cl 293 


2ND  FIELD  SIGNAL  BATTALION 


Dolce,  L.  C.,  Cpl 126 

Gosselin,  Alexander,  Sgt 167 

Lockard,  D.  H.,  Sgt 245 


Preston,  J.  T.,  { 
Shrader,  E.  A., 


MISCELLANEOUS 


rt  

321 

Slate,  J.  W 

,  Cpl  

364 

Vt  

359 

Thompson, 

Waldo,  Cpl... 

...390 

Burnett,  C.,  Sgt 80  I  Griffith,  O.  C.,  Pvt 170  I  Pearce,  P.  R.,  1st  Lt , 

McKinlock,  G.  A.,  Jr.,  2nd  Lt.260  |  Parris,  W.  W.,  1st  Lt 307  | 


.310 


2ND  DIVISION 
STAFF  ADJUTANT,  ETC. 

De  Woillemont,  Le  P.,  Lt 122  I  Quinton,  R.,  Lt.  Col 324 

Hall,  C.  P.,  Lt.  Col 174  |  Rhea,  J.  C.,  Col 331 


Adams,  Edward,  Pvt 28 

Adams,  J.  Q.,  2nd  Lt 29 

Allen,  W.  Y.,  Pvt 52 

Arnold,  A.  C.,  Lt.  Col 36 

Baldwin,  Thomas,  Pvt 42 

Bart,  F.  J.,  Pvt.  (M.  of  H.) .  17,  46 

Barrett,  H.  W.,  2nd  Lt 45 

Bassett,  W.  S.,  Cpl *« 

Blakeman,  C.  W.,  Sgt.  .  . 

Bouton,  A.  E.,  Maj 

Boyle,  W.  J.,  Cpl 

Bradley,  J.  L.,  Pvt  1st  Cl 
Brewer,  J.  B.,  Sgt. 


Brooks,  F.  A.,  Sgt 

Brown,  H.  A.,  Cpl 

Burdett,  W.  C.,  Capt.  .  . 

Burns,  T.  V.,  Pvt 

Buschman,  Jerome,  Sgt. . 
Campbell,  J.  A.,  2nd  Lt. 
Cappell,  Marvin,  Capt.  . 
Carrier,  W.  H.,  1st  Lt. . . 
Carter,  T.  E.,  2ndLt.  .  . 
Chapman,  E.  G.,  Capt.  . 
Courtney,  A.  M.,  Pvt .  . . 

Cowie,  James,  Sgt 

Crompton,  W.  H.,  Sgt 


58 
65 
66 
67 
70 
72 
74 
18 
80 
81 
85 
86 
88 
90 
95 
107 
108 

Curlee,  William,  Cpf.  .          . .  113 

Denig,  R.  L.,  Maj 120 

Degress,  Christian,  Pvt 126 

Doughty,  C.  A.,  Pvt 129 

Dupre,  M.  J.,  Sgt 133 

Earle,  W.  J.,  Cpl 136 

Edwards,  H.  F.,  2nd  Lt 137 

Elmer,  C.  G.,  2nd  Lt 138 

Erkenbrack,  H.  B.,  Pvt 140 

Estep,  Isaac,  Pvt 141 

Fiorito,  Dionigo,  Pvt 146 

Foss,  S.  C.,  Pvt 151 

Fritz,  C.  A.,  Cpl 154 

Galawitch,  August,  Pvt 156 

Gardner,  E.  W.,  Pvt 157 

Garside,  H.  P.,  Pvt 158 

Grundy,  John,  Pvt 172 

Hambrick,  G.  A.,  Sgt 176 

Harwood,  F.  M.,  Pvt 182 


Ackley,  James,  Pvt 28 

Alekno,  Frank,  Pvt 31 

Babst,  J.  J.,  Chap.,  1st  Lt.  . .  39 

Bay,  R.  W.,  Cpl 48 

Beard,  E.  L.,  Pvt 49 

Callard,  Arthur,  Pvt 84 


9ra  INFANTRY 

Hassard,  R.  J.,  Cpl 182 

Helliwell,  H.  H.,  1st  Lt 186 

Houston,  Clyde,  Pvt 199 

Howard,  W.  H.,  1st  Lt 200 

Hunter,  J.  W.,  Pvt 203 

Ives,  E.  B.,  1st  Lt 206 

Jackson,  William,  Sgt 207 

Jankowski,  Jan,  Sgt 208 

Janssen,  Rolla,  Cpl 208 

Kackreycki,  B.,  Pvt 217 

Kelly,  L.  P.,  1st  Lt 220 

Kilby,  R.  E.  L.,  Pvt 223 

Kimball,  W.  G.,  1st  Lt 224 

Lasco,  Patrick,  Pvt 234 

Lashiwer,  Hyman,  Pvt.  1st.  C1234 

Launcelot,  M.  V.,  Sgt 233 

Lay,  Arthur,  Mech 236 

Leonard,  M.  C.,  1st  Lt 239 

MacNider,  Hanf ord,  Capt .  .  .  251 

McVicker,  F.  D.,  Pvt 263 

Mabreski,  Michael,  Cpl 263 

Macarovsky,  Herman,  Sgt .  .  .  263 
Mangiracino,  Frank,  Pvt.  .  .  .266 
Massicotte,  A.  J.,  Pvt 271 


Mates,  Harry,  Pvt 


.271 


Mattfeldt,  C.  O.,  1st  Lt 272 

Mazurkevczk,  S.,  Pvt 273 

Menges,  B.  H.,  Pvt 275 

Michaels,  E.  C.,  1st  Lt   277 

Minelga,  Frank,  Pvt 279 

Morgan,  J.  W.,  Cpl 285 

Norton,  E.  D.,  Pvt 297 

Oiler,  George,  Sgt 300 

O'Rourke,  J.  P.,  Pvt 303 

Osborne,  Harry,  Cpl 303 

Owens,  Gilbert,  Sgt 304 

Parker,  G.  E.,  1st  Lt 306 

Parker,  J.  A.,  Pvt 307 

Payne,  E.  C.,  Pvt 309 

Pedro,  J.  C.,  Pvt 310 

Perkaus,  Frank,  Sgt 311 

Peterson,  Helmer,  Pvt 312 

Plettner,  Aaron,  Capt 316 

Plummer,  George,  Pvt 317 


23RD  INFANTRY 

Canavan,  Patrick,  Pvt 86 

Cook,  F.  A.,  Maj 105 

De  May,  Joseph,  Pvt 120 

Doyle,  J.  J.,  Cpl 130 

Eaton,  S.  S.,  Capt 136 

Furbush,  G.  W.,  Jr.,  1st  Lt.  .  155 


Van  Amburgh,  H.  C.,  Cpl.  .  .397 


Robertson,  A.  G.,  2nd  Lt 336 

Rockwell,  John,  Pvt 338 

Rockwell,  W.  F.,  Pvt 338 

Rogers,  Will,  Pvt 339 

Ryan,  O.  H.,  Cpl 342 

Schkoda,  Thomas,  Bglr 349 

Seastrand,  E.  W.,  Pvt 352 

Shamanski,  W.  A.,  Pvt 354 

Shimamowski,  Alfred,  Pvt.  .  .359 

Sikivica,  Pat,  Pvt 360 

Simpson,  J.  S.,  Sgt 362 

Sloan,  O.  L.,  Pvt 364 

Smith,  F.  E.,  Pvt 366 

Smith,  H.  S.,  2nd  Lt 366 

Smith,  Millard,  Sgt 368 

Smith,  T.  J.,  Cpl 369 

Smith,  W.  L.,  1st  Lt 369 

Spencer,  G.  A.,  1st  Sgt 372 

Starkey,  Joseph,  1st  Lt 374 

Statham,  G.  B.,  Pvt.  1st  Cl.  .374 

Steiner,  G.  C.,  Sgt 375 

Steininger,  R.  H.,  Pvt 375 

Stewart,  B.  L.,  Cpl 376 

Tawater,  C.  M.,  Sgt 384 

Taylor,  J.  L.,  Capt 384 

Thompson,  Simon,  Pvt 389 

Tickner,  J.,  Cpl 391 

Tierce,  W.  A.,  Pvt 391 

Toblini,  Andy,  Pvt 392 

Upton,  L.  S.,  Col 396 

Van  lersal,  Louis,  Sgt. 

(M.  of  H.) 25 

Viera,  Henry,  Pvt 400 

Viniarsky,  W.,  Pvt 400 

Wagner,  Tony,  Pvt 401 

Wall,  W.  W.,  Pvt 403 

Waters,  F.  E.,  Cpl 407 

Wendell,  Anthony,  Pvt 411 

Williams,  F.  G.,  Pvt 418 

Williams,  Mack,  Pvt 419 

Woodward,  D.  W.,  Capt 425 

Worthen,  W.  R.,  Mech 426 

Zambrycyski,  A.,  Pvt 430 

Zeiler,  Elmer,  Cpl 431 


Galloway,  J.  P.,  1st  Lt 157 

Genest,  P.  P.,  Mech 160 

Goltra,  I.  V.,  1st  Lt 165 

Gorman,  J.  A.,  Cpl 167 

Griffin,  M.  G.,  1st  Lt 170 

Hamilton,  Otho,  1st  Lt 176 


497 


Divisional  Index — Continued 


Hansen,  H.  L.,  Cpl 178 

Heath,  F.  E.,  Cpl 185 

Heimerdinger,  Charles,  2nd  Lt.  186 

Hildreth,  R.  P.,  Capt 191 

Jacobson,  William,  Pvt 207 

Joe,  C.  B.,  Sgt 210 

Kane,  C.  J.,  Pvt 217 

Lagassey,  Napoleon,  Pvt 232 

Lonaider,  Jules,  Pvt 246 

Longfield,  S.  F.,  Cpl 246 

Lutz,  J.  D.,  Cpl 249 

McCormick,  C.  T.,  Sgt 255 

McGay,  G.  H.,  2nd  Lt 257 

McKenna,  Patrick,  Cpl 260 

McLawhom,  L.  B.,  Saddler.  .261 

Mathis,  J.  D.,  1st  Lt 272 

Martin,  C.  A.,  Capt 270 

Mazzoni,  Louis,  Pvt 273 


Alexander,  M.  C.,  Cpl 31 

Auer,  Charles,  Cpl 38 

Ball,  E.  B.,  Ph.  M 42 

Bailey,  G.  W.,  Ph.  M.  3rd  Cl.  40 

Baker,  H.  I.,  Sgt 41 

Barczykowski,  F.  J.,  Pvt 44 

Barnhart,  F.  A.,  Sgt 45 

Barron,  W.  L.,  Pvt 45 

Barrows,  A.  E.,  Pvt 45 

Baston,  A.  P.,  1st  Lt 41 

Bear,  A.  F.,  H.  A 49 

Beauchamp,  Felix,  Capt 50 

Becker,  F.  H.,  2nd  Lt 50 

Bell,  Joe,  Sgt 52 

Bernier,  O.  D.,  2nd  Lt 54 

Bernstein,  D.,  Cpl 54 

Berry,  B.  S.,  Maj 54 

Bird,  F.  M.,  Ph.  M 57 

Blake,  Robert,  1st  Lt 58 

Blanchfield,  John,  Capt 54 

Bonday,  Robert,  Pvt 63 

Brady,  J.  J.,  Chap 68 

Brautigan,  G.  H.,  Pvt 68 

Brown,  Dillmus,  Pvt 73 

Broxup,  John,  Pvt 76 

Budde,  G.  W.,  Pvt 77 

Buford,  D.  L.,  Gun.  Sgt 77 

Burnes,  J.  F.,  Capt 80 

Campbell,  W.  E.,  Sgt 86 

Carberry,  James,  2nd  Lt 87 

Carhart,  J.  B.,  2nd  Lt 87 

Casey,  John,  Sgt 91 

Christensen,  L.  C.,  Pvt 97 

Clark,  G.  H.,  Cpl 98 

Clarke,  J.  L.,  Pvt 99 

Clarkston,  Samuel,  Gun.  Sgt.   99 

Colvin,  D.  P.,  2nd  Lt 103 

Cook,  Walter,  Gun.  Sgt 105 

Cooper,  O.  M.,  Cpl 106 

Courtney,  James,  Sgt 107 

Courtois,  A.,  (French) 107 

Coverdell,  V.  A.,  Lt 108 

Cronin,  R.  P.,  Sgt Ill 

Cropeau,  L.  J.,  Pvt Ill 

Crossen,  V.  J.,  Sgt Ill 

Crowther,  O.  C.,  1st  Lt 112 

Cukela,  L.,  1st  Lt.  (M.  of  H.)  18 

Culnan,  J.  H.,  Sgt 112 

Decarre,  Alphonse,  Capt 119 

Dennis,  C.  A.,  2nd  Lt 121 

Dessez,  P.  T.,  Surgeon 122 

Devlin,  B.  J.,  Pvt.,  IstCl. .  .  .122 
Dickinson,    Dwight,    Jr.,    Lt. 

(J.  G.) 123 

Dock,  F.  J.,  Cpl 125 

Donaghue,  R.  H.,  Sgt 127 

Doody,  John,  Cpl 128 

Dunbeck,  Charley.,  Capt 133 

Engel,  W.  F.,  Sgt 140 


23RD  INFANTRY— Continued 

Menge,  W.  M.,  Pvt 274 

Menter,  L.  H.,  Pvt 275 

Meyering,  W.  D.,  1st  Lt 276 

Mikoa,  J.  N.  J.,  Cpl 277 

Mitchell,  Clarence,  Capt 280 

Mitchell,  J.  E.,  2nd  Lt 280 

Molloy,  J.  A.,  Lt 281 

Morningstar,  Leroy,  Sgt 285 

Mulhall,  H.  T.,  Sgt 288 

Patrick,  W.  E.,  Chap 308 

Phalen,  E.  F.,  Cpl 313 

Reeve,  C.  B.,  1st  Lt 329 

Reynolds,  W.  G.,  Capt 331 

Richman,  H.  C.,  Pvt 332 

Sharp,  J.  H.,  2ndLt 355 

Sheeran,  J.  J.,  1st  Lt 356 

Shepherd,  Grant,  Capt 357 

Shimanowich,  Alex.,  Pvt 358 

5ra  REGIMENT,  U.  S.  M.  C. 

Farmer,    W.    R.,    Secretary, 

Y.M.C.A 143 

Fay,  J.  H.,  Capt 143 

Feland,  Logan,  Bug.  Gen 144 

Feigle,  W.  M.,  Sgt 144 

Ferguson,  W.  J.,  Cpl 145 

Fischer,  R.  McC.,  Cpl 141 

Flynn,  F.  J.,  Gun.  Sgt 147 

Fox,  D.  R.,  Sgt 152 

Fox,  W.  H.,  Pvt 152 

Frank,  Peter,  Pvt 155 

Geer,  P.  S.,  Cpl 160 

Gibbons,  J.  J.,  Sgt 161 

Gilbert,  L.  T.,  Pvt 162 

Godbey,  A.  D.,  Cpl 165 

Grant,  John,  1st  Sgt 168 

Griffen,  W.  L.,  Cpl 170 

Gustafson,  J.  A.,  2nd  Lt 173 

Hamilton,  G.  W.,  Maj 176 

Haney,  J.  S.,  Pvt 177 

Hansen,  William,  Cpl 178 

Hardiman,  M.  J.,  Pvt 179 

Hardenrider,  L.  H.,  Pvt 180 

Heckman,  J.  H.,  1st  Lt 183 

Hewitt,  C.  W.,  Jr.,  Cpl 187 

Higginson,  W.  P.,  1st  Sgt 190 

Killer,  W.  S.,  Cpl 192 

Hirst,  S.  C.,  Pvt 192 

Hoffman,  C.  F.,  Gun.  Sgt 193 

Hoffman,  C.  F.,  Gun.  Sgt. 

(M.  of  H.) 20 

Hook,  F.  R.,  Lt 197 

Hope,  E.  B.,  IstLt 197 

Hopta,  J.  L.,  Cpl 198 

Hughes,  G.  D.,  Cpl 201 

Hulbert,  H.  L.,  Mr.  G 202 

Hunt,  L.  P.,  Capt 203 

Hunter,  D.  A.,  1st  Sgt 203 

Hurley,  P.  T.,  Pvt 204 

Inman,  L.  W.,  Sgt 205 

Israel,  Frederick,  2nd  Lt 206 

Jamison,  R.  R.,  Ph.  M.,  1st  C1.208 
Jennison,  C.  S.,  Ph.  M.,  2nd 

Cl 210 

Johnson,  G.  A.,  2nd  Lt 211 

Jordan,  Jack,  Cpl 215 

Justesen,  W.  A.,  Pvt 216 

Kane,  T.  W.,  Sgt 217 

Kaulsky,  Frank,  Pvt 218 

Keller,  Theodore,  Sgt 220 

Kelley,  F.  J.,  1st  Lt 220 

Kness,  K.  F.,  Pvt 227 

Kocak,  Matej,  Sgt.,  (M.  of  H.) 

21,228 

Korman,  F.  A.,  Pvt 229 

Kukoski,  John,  Pvt 231 

Lee,  W.  H.,  Cpl 237 

Legendre,  J.  H.,  2nd  Lt 238 

Leitner,  Aloysius,  Pvt 238 

498 


Shumate,  J.  W.,  Pvt 359 

Siebert,  Clarence,  Pvt 360 

Siers,  Frank,  Pvt 360 

Sinatra,  Marion,  Pvt 363 

Stone,  E.  R.,  Col 378 

Sullivan,  D.  W.,  Pvt 380 

Swarts,  R.  E.,  1st  Lt 382 

Tarter,  C.  M.,  Sgt 384 

Taylor,  T.  J.,  Lt 385 

Thebert,  W.  F.,  Pvt 387 

Thomas,  Everett,  Bglr 388 

Thompson,  H.  L.,  Capt 389 

Turano,  John,  Pvt 395 

Waddill,  E.  C.,  Maj. . ... 401 

Whitaker,  Jesse,  Cpl 414 

White,  D.  W.,  2nd  Lt 414 

Youngdahl,  O.  E.,  Capt 430 

Zane,  E.  L.,  Col 430 


Lienhard,  Jacob,  2nd  Lt 242 

Leroux,  Maurice,  1st  Lt 239 

Lindgren,  E.  E.,  2nd  Lt 243 

Locke,  K.  W.,  Cpl 245 

Lukins,  F.  T.,  Sgt 248 

Luloff,  Zalme,  Pvt 248 

Lyng,  A.  E.,  Gun.  Sgt 249 

Lyster,  W.  G.,  Pvt 250 

McCoy,  C.  T.,  Pvt 255 

McCoy,  Jos.,  Capt 255 

Mclntyre,  W.  M.,  Pvt 259 

McLendon,  P.  A.,  Lt.  (j.  g.).  .261 

Mackin,  E.  E.,  Pvt 264 

Markley,  George,  Sgt 268 

Mathias,  Jean,  Pvt 272 

Melcher,  E.  J.,  Cpl 274 

Merkel,  E.  E.,  Ph.  M.,  2nd  C1.275 
Messanelli,  R.  A.,  Ph.  M.  . .  .276 

Messinger,  E.  J.,  Pvt 276 

Miles,  T.  H.,  2nd  Lt 277 

Miller,  T.  A.  O.,  Pvt 279 

Mincey,  G.  A.,  Cpl 277 

Montag,  B.  W.,  Cpl 282 

Mosley,  Gaines,  Capt 287 

Naegle,  H.  M.,  Pvt 291 

Nolan,  V.  A.,  Ph.  M 296 

Nolte,  L.  V.,  H.  A.,  1st  Cl. .  .296 
Norstrand,  C.  J.,  Sgt.  Maj. .  .297 

Olds,  Arthur,  Sgt 301 

Otto,  W.  H.,  Cpl 303 

Parmley,  W.  B.,  Sgt 307 

Peterson,  G.  I.,  Ph.  M.,  3rd 

Cl 312 

Peterson,  W.  C.,  2nd  Lt 313 

Petty,  O.  H.,  Lt 303 

Pilcher,  L.  W.,  Sgt 315 

Platt,  C.  E.,  Cpl 316 

Platt,  J.  H.,  1st  Lt 316 

Pratt,  L.  L.,  Lt.  Com 320 

Rea,  L.  E.,  2nd  Lt 327 

Reed,  E.  B.,  Ph.  M.,  2nd  Cl.  .328 

Regan,  G.  V.,  Cpl 329 

Richmond,  C.  H.,  Cpl 332 

Richmond,  C.  L.,  Pvt 332 

Rindeau,  A.  J.,  Gun.  Sgt 334 

Rogers,  B.  F.,  Ph.  M.,  2nd  C1.339 

Rodgers,  J.  W.,  Sgt 338 

Rodgers,  M.  S.,  Gun.  Sgt 338 

Russell,  T.  N.,  Ph.  M 343 

Ryan,  J.  E.,  Cpl 344 

Schiani,  Alfred,  Pvt 348 

Schwab.  V.  H.,  Sgt 351 

Scott,  M.  R.,  Gun.  Sgt 351 

Seitz,  L.  E.,  Pvt 352 

Shea,  R.  O'B.,  Lt.  (J.G.). . .  .356 

Shearer,  M.  E.,  Maj 356 

Shepard,  L.  C.,  1st  Lt 357 

Sherman,  S.  G.,  Sgt 357 

Showers,  W.  L.,  Pvt 35? 


Divisional  Index — Continued 


5ra  REGIMENT,  U.  S.  M.  C.— Continued 


Sieg,  R.  E.,  Pvt 360 

Silverthorn,  M.  H.,  2ndLt...361 

Simpson,  R.  H.,  Pvt 362 

Sinclair,  W.  W.,  Pvt 363 

Slover,  Robert,  Cpl 364 

Smith,  J.  F.,  Pvt 367 

Somers,  V.  L.,  2nd  Lt 370 

Stenson,  C.  H.,  Pvt 375 

Strin,  B.  T.,  Cpl 379 

Sweet,  Walter,  2nd  Lt 383 

Synnott,  J.  A.,  2nd  Lt 383 

Tanbert,  A.  A.,  Pvt 384 

Tenley,  E.  H.,  H.  A.,  1st  Cl.  .386 


Terrill,  J.  S.,  Maj 386 

Tharau,  Herman,  Gun.  Sgt.  .  .387 

Thayer,  Sidney,  Jr.,  1st  Lt 387 

Thomas,  Fred,  2nd  Lt 388 

Thompson,  J.  W.,  Pvt 389 

Todd,  Harold,  Gun.  Sgt 392 

Tousic,  Frank,  C.  Ph.  M 392 

Tun-ell,  J.  S.,  Lt.  Col 396 

Van  Dusen,  R.  R.,  Sgt 398 

Vierbuchen,  W.  J.,  Sgt 400 

Vollmer,  F.  D.,  Pvt 401 

Ware,  A.  F.,  Sgt 406 

Wass,  L.  S.,  Capt 407 


Wayne,  L.  G.,  Pvt 408 

Wear,  E.  W.,  Cpl 408 

Werner,  Bernard,  Sgt 411 

West,  Henry,  Sgt 412 

Westergren,  H.  O.,  Pvt 413 

Whitehead,  Frank,  Capt 415 

Wilcox,  R.  M.,  1st  Lt 417 

Willmot,  W.  H.,  Gun.  Sgt.  .  .420 
Winchenbaugh,  Wolcott,  Cpl .  422 

Womack,  J.  H.,  Pvt 424 

Wood,  Dolph,  Pvt 424 

Yardborough,  G.  H.,  1st  Lt.  .428 
Zinner,  F.  J.,  2nd  Lt 431 


Adams,  J.  P.,  1st  Lt 28 

Alsup,  J.  W.,  Pvt 33 

Aselton,  E.  K.,  Pvt 37 

Axton,  A.  P.,  Pvt 39 

Balch,  J.  H.,  Ph.  M 42 

Beird,  R.  H.,  Pvt 51 

Belfry,  Earl,  Sgt 51 

Bogan,  H.  S.,  Sgt 61 

Boone,  J.  T.,  Lt.  Com 63 

Boone,  R.  W.,  Cpl 63 

Bos,  Lambert,  Pvt 64 

Brandon,  Clyde,  Pvt 68 

Broberg,  C.  J.,  Pvt 72 

Brogdon,  Ronald,  Ph.  M 72 

Brooks,  C.  W.,  Cpl 72 

Brooks,  E.  E.,  Pvt 72 

Butterfield,  O.  J.,  Cpl 82 

Carter,  J.  W.,  Pvt 90 

Cates,  C.  B.,  Capt 93 

Chandler,  H.  E.,  Capt 94 

Chase,  R.  W.,  Cpl 95 

Chatman,  G.  M.,  Pvt 95 

Childs,  Howard,  Cpl 96 

Clark,  Chalmers,  Pvt 98 

Cogswell,  J.  C.,  1st  Lt 100 

Cole,  E.  B.,  Maj 101 

Cone,  Ben,  Cpl 103 

Cook,  H.  C.,  Pvt 105 

Cornell,  W.  R.,  Ma.  Gun 106 

Croll,  G.  H.,  Pvt 110 

Daly,  Daniel,  1st  Sgt 115 

Dargis,  J.  A.,  Cpl 115 

Depue,  D.  T.,  Pvt 121 

Dougherty,  N.  F.,  1st  Lt.  . .  .129 

Duncan,  D.  F.,  Capt 133 

Dunlavy,  H.  D.,  Pvt 134 

Eddy,  H.  L.,  2nd  Lt 136 

Eddy,  W.  A.,  2nd  Lt 136 

Faga,  W.  H.,  Sgt 142 

Farrant,  O.  C.,  Sgt 143 

Farwell,  W.  G.,  Com 143 

Fleitz,  M.  F.,  Pvt 148 

Fletcher,  H.  B.,  Cpl 148 

Flocken,  J.  B.,  Pvt 149 

Fowler,  E.  C.,  1st  Lt 152 


GTH  REGIMENT,  U.  S.  M.  C. 

Frank,  G.  T.,  Sgt 152 

Frye,  J.  G.,  Pvt 154 

Fuller,  E.  C.,  Capt 155 

Furr,  W.  E.,  Pvt 155 

Garages,  J.  A.,  Cpl 158 


Geiger,  F.  F.,  Sgt 160 

Gibson,  C.  S.,  Pvt 161 

Gibson,  R.,  Cpl 161 

Gill,  W.  T.,  Jr.,  Lt 163 

Glucksman,  Samuel,  Pvt.  .  .  .164 

Groff,  John,  Gun.  Sgt 171 

Gullion,  Otto,  Sgt 172 

Haws,  E.  H.,  Pvt 184 

Hermle,  L.  D.,  1st  Lt 188 

Hill,  F.  W.,  Cpl 191 

Houchins,  L.  C.,  Sgt 198 

Huffstader,  L.  D.,  Pvt 201 

Hurley,  P.  H.,  1st  Lt 204 

Husted,  C.  S.,  Pvt 204 

Ingalls,  J.  J.,  Cpl 205 

Johnson,  S.  M.,  2nd  Lt 212 

Jordan,  R.  O.,  Pvt 216 

Kelley,  J.  J.,  Pvt.  (M.  of  H.) .   21 

Kidder,  H.  P.,  2nd  Lt 223 

Kinsburg,  C.  O.,  Ph.  M 225 

Kruezman,  W.  A.,  Pvt 230 

Lindsey,  C.  S.,  Pvt 243 

Litchfield,  J.  R.,  Ph.  M.,  3rd 

Cl 244 

Loomis,  C.  V.,  Cpl 246 

Lotspiech,  O.  V.,  Pvt 247 

McKinney,  D.  J.,  Sgt 260 

McLeod,  H.  L.,  Pvt 261 

Manning,  James,  H.  A 266 

Marlowe,  F.  M.,  Sgt 268 

Marshall,  R.  W.,  2nd  Lt 269 

Meyer,  Albert,  Pvt 276 

Michael,  W.  H.,  Lt.  .  ...276 

Miller,  H.  S.,  Pvt 278 

Mills,  B.  H.,  Pvt 279 

Moore,  W.  B.,  2nd  Lt 284 

Moreland,  O.  E.,  Cpl 284 

Murray,  C.  I.,  1st  Lt 290 

Myers,  D.  E.,  Pvt 290 


Nagazyna,  J.  J.,  Gun.  Sgt.  .  .291 

Noble,  A.  H.,  1st  Lt 296 

Nutting,  L.  H.,  Pvt 298 

O'Kelley,  G.  C.,  Sgt 301 

Osborne,  W.  D.,  Lt 303 

Overton,  M.  C.,  Capt 304 

Parker,  D.  M.,  Cpl 306 

Philbald,  H.  W.,  Cpl 314 

Pilkerton,  A.  W.,  Ph.  M 315 

Pruitt,  J.  H.,  Cpl.  (M.  of  H.).   23 

Quick,  J.  H.,  Sgt.  Maj 324 

Randies,  H.  J.,  Cpl 326 

Reeves,  R.  W.,  Cpl 329 

Roberts,  C.  G.,  1st  Lt 336 

Robertson,  J.  F.,  1st  Lt 336 

Robinson,  C.  C.,  2nd  Lt 337 

Rocky,  K.  E.,  Capt 338 

Rockwell,  M.  C.,  Pvt 338 

Schaffner,  F.  C.,  Ph.  M.,  3rd 

Cl 348 

Schneider,  J.  G.,  IstLt 349 

Schreech,  G.  W.,  Cpl 349 

Sellers,  J.  McB.,  1st  Lt 353 

Sexton,  F.  L.,  Pvt 354 

Sheaff ,  D.  R.,  Cpl ...356 

Shepherd,  R.  H.  C.,  Pvt 357 

Simmons,  S.  S.,  Pvt 361 

Simon,  F.  J.,  Sgt 361 

Smiley,  D.  F.,  Pvt 365 

Smith,  D.  F.,  Capt 366 

Spaulding,  D.  L.,  Cpl 371 

Taugher,  C.  B.,  2nd  Lt 384 

Tilghman,  Benjamin,  Cpl. . .  .391 
Timmerman,  L.  F.,Jr.,  2nd  Lt.391 

Troup,  C.  D.,  Pvt 394 

Ulrich,  William,  Sgt.  Maj 396 

Van  Amburgh,  H.  C.t  Cpl.  .  .397 

Vial,  F.  A.,  Cpl 399 

Viera,  J.  N.,  Pvt 400 

West,  J.  A.,  2nd  Lt 412 

Wheeler,  F.  C.,  1st  Lt 414 

Widdifield,  C.  J.,  2ndLt 417 

Woolert,  E.  J.,  Cpl 424 

Zane,  R.  T.,  Capt 430 


2ND  ARTILLERY  BRIGADE 

Buck,  B.  B.,  Brig.  Gen.  Com.  77 


Calvin,  H.  L.,  Capt 85 

Carton,  C.  A.,  Sgt 91 

Cross,  H.  A.,  Cpl Ill 

Edwards,  H.  S.,  Pvt 137 


12TH  FIELD  ARTILLERY 

Forsyth,  M.  W.,  Jr.,  Pvt.  .  .  .151 

Geyer,  R.  E.,  Pvt 161 

Gillottie,  Angelo,  Pvt 163 

Green,  D.  R.,  Sgt 168 


JLJUWiVL  ULD,    AA.    M*|    A    Vtl .    .  AUf  VJUCTCAlf     J-X .    jLt.f    kj&t/ .  AUO 

Ellet,  Monroe,  Pvt 138  \  Henricks,  T.  N.,  1st  Lt 187 


Hood,  R.  B.,  Capt 196 

Moran,  Russell,  Pvt 284 

Settle,  Frank,  Pvt.  1st  Cl 353 

Thomas,  C.  M.,  Sgt 387 


13-TH  FIELD  ARTILLERY 

Beal,  H.  V.,  Cpl 49   |   Behan,  J.  P.,  Pvt. 

499 


51 


Divisional  Index — Continued 


Bongardt,  C.  F.,  2nd  Lt 63 

Coakley,  J.  L.,  Cpl 100 


17TH  FIELD  ARTILLERY 

Furness,  Thomas,  Lt 155  I  McKendry,  S.  J.,  Pvt 259 

Hubbard,  W.  W.,  1st  Lt 200  | 


Bartlett,  E.  E.,  Jr.,  Pvt 46 

Benjamin,  R.  N.,  1st  Lt 53 

Blust,  P.  E.,  Pvt 60 

Boyd,  L.  A.,  Pvt 66 

Byrd,  M.  C.,  1st  Sgt 83 

Cope,  O.  M.,  Cpl 106 

Doogs,  J.  A.,  Pvt 128 

Gallo,  Joseph,  Sgt 157 

Garr,  C.  W.,  Cpl 158 

Goodrich,  L.  D.,  Pvt 166 


2ND  ENGINEERS 

Gustafson,  Carl,  Pvt 173 

Holt,  J.  L.,  Pvt 196 

Levan,  Simpson,  Cpl 240 

Miller,  J.  C.,  Jr.,  2nd  Lt 278 

Molsberry,  H.  C.,  1st  Lt 281 

Nichols,  C.  E.,  Sgt 294 

O'Brien,  C.  J.,  Sgt 299 

O'Brien,  J.  J.,  Sgt 299 

Peck,  M.  H.,  Capt 310 

Raffington,  C.  S.,  Pvt 325 


Reid,  A.  W.,  Pvt 329 

Sanders,  J.  D.,  Cpl 346 

Sarti,  Wm.,  Sgt.  1st  Cl 346 

Saunders,  T.  D.,  Cpl 347 

Shepard,  E.  E.,  Pvt.  1st  Cl .  .  357 

Snow,  W.  A.,  Maj 369 

Spafford,  J.  H.,  1st  Lt 371 

Steimel,  W.  J.,  Pvt 375 

Steimer,  J.  J.  F.,  Maj 375 

Wilkerson,  Alfred,  Pvt 418 


4ra  MACHINE  GUN  BATTALION 


Aiello,  Antonio,  Pvt 30 

Beeby,  A.  E.,  Cpl 51 

Danysch,  S.  G.,  Sgt 115 

Bruce,  A.  D.,  Maj 76 


Di  Carlo,  Salvatore,  Pvt 123 

Hanna,  E.  G.,  Pvt 178 

Harris,  J.,  Sgt 181 

Hunt,  Charles,  Pvt 202 


Phillips,  Charles,  Pvt 314 

Srygley,  E.  F.,  1st  Lt 373 

Wyatt,  Lindon,  Cpl 427 


5ra  MACHINE  GUN  BATTALION 


Berry,  B.  I.,  2nd  Lt 54 

Blaknee,  Faun,  1st  Sgt 58 

Cain,  J.  S.,  Sgt 84 

Chapman,  E.  G.,  Capt 95 

Claflin,  J.  A.,  Sgt 97 

Clark,  P.  J.,  Pvt 98 


Henricksen,  Hans,  Pvt 188 

Hovatter,  E.  E.,  Pvt 199 

Maroney,  W.,  1st  Sgt 269 

Mazkawz,  Louis,  Cpl 273 

Pisticoudis,  Theodore,  Pvt. .  .316 


Rice,  C.  C.,  2nd  Lt 331 

Stevens,  H.  A.,  2nd  Lt 376 

Swanson,  C.  E.,  Cpl 382 

Vercoe,  Stanley,  Pvt 399 

Wozniack,  Anthony,  Pvt.  .  .  .426 


GTH  MACHINE  GUN  BATTALION 


Bald  Edward    Cpl 

..    42 

Hart,  J.  S.,  1st  Lt  

181 

Bleasdale,  V.  F.,  1st  Lt.  . 

...59 
65 

Hoffman,  L.  L.,  Pvt.  .  .  . 
King  O   D  ,  Lt          .  .    . 

....194 
.    .225 

Brummett,  J.  R.,  Pvt.  .  . 
Butterfield,  O.  J.,  Cpl.  .  . 

..   76 
..   82 

Lane,  H.  V.,  Pvt  
McNulty,  John,  1st  Sgt  . 

....233 
262 

Cochrane   R  S    C  P   M 

100 

Moran   P   J  ,  Pvt  .  .  . 

284 

Cole  J  E    Pvt 

101 

Multer,  W.  L.,  Pvt  

288 

Crabbe,  T.  P.,  Pvt  

...  109 

Olsen,  J.  E.,  Pvt  

302 

Dillon  J  E    Pvt 

124 

Pauley  W  E  ,  Pvt 

309 

Fury,  W.  H.,  Sgt  

TTapflicrpir.  FrftH.  Pvt.  .  . 

..156 

.  .  .  174 

Porter,  E.  W.,  Pvt  
Prettv.  J.  J..  Pvt.  .  . 

....318 
...321 

Ream,  B.  L.,  Pvt 327 

Slyke,  A.  G.,  Sgt 364 

Spencer,  Ernest,  Pvt 372 

Stamps,  B.  B.,  C.  P.  M 374 

Syverson,  G.  I.,  Pvt 383 

Voorhees,  G.  C.,  Pvt 401 

Wilbur,  T.  A.,  Sec'y  Y.M.C.A.417 

Wincenclak,  William,  Sgt 422 

Witt,  G.  D.,  Ph.  M.  3rd  Cl.  .424 
Yates,  F.  R.,  Ph.  M.  3rd  Cl. .  .429 


2ND  AMMUNITION  TRAIN 

Sigg,  C.  F.,  1st  Sgt 362   |   Walters,  A.  L.,  Sgt. . , 


.405 


SRD  DIVISION 

5ra  BRIGADE 

Manier,  W.  R.,  Jr.,  Capt.  .  .  .266   |   Sladen,  F.  W.,  Brig.  Gen 364 


Adamkewitt,  Waclan,  Pvt ...   28 

Baker,  J.  M.,  Cpl 41 

Banks,  L.  S.,  Pvt 43 

Barkley,   J.    L.,   Pvt   1st   Cl. 

C.  M.  of  H.) 17 

Bell,  A.  J.,  Jr.,  2nd  Lt 51 

Bell,  Blake,  Pvt 52 

Bender,  John,  Pvt 53 

Berkeley,  T.  I.,  2nd  Lt 54 

Blaurock,  Oscar,  Pvt 59 

Boiling,  A.  R.,  2nd  Lt 62 

Campbell,  M.  H.,  Band  Sgt..  86 

Carr,  W.  W.,  Maj 88 

Combs,  Steve,  Cpl 103 

Davis,  W.  E.,  Sgt 117 

Derry,  J.  W.,  Pvt 121 


4ra  INFANTRY 

Doherty,  John,  1st  Sgt 126 

Donahoe,  F.  C.,  Pvt 127 

Dorey,  Halstead,  Col 128 

Feinberg,  H.  J.,  Pvt 144 

Fesselmeyer,  W.  T.,  2nd  Lt.  .145 

Fillyaw,  W.  J.,  Pvt 146 

Finn,  Henry,  Pvt 146 

Floyd,  W.  M.,  Pvt 149 

Hausmann,  W.  L.,  Pvt 183 

Hensley,  T.  L.,  Pvt 188 

James,  J.  A.,  Sgt 207 

Jervey,  F.  J.,  Capt 210 

Kanopsky,  Frank,  Pvt 217 

Keadok,  Joseph,  Pvt.  1st  Cl .  .  218 

Kennedy,  Grant,  Cpl 221 

Kepner,  W.  E.,  Capt 222 

500 


Klanska,  Frederic,  Pvt .  . 

Kmiotek,  A.,  Pvt 

Kozloski,  J.,  Pvt 

Lewis,  F.  N.,  Capt 

Lidwell,  H.  L.,  Sgt 

Lucia,  A.,  Pvt.  1st  Cl .  .  . 

Lukas,  Joseph,  Pvt 

McConnell,  J.  B.,  1st  Lt. 
Me  Donough,  J.  F.,  Cpl. 
Madden,  David,  Sgt 
Manula,  Harry,  Pvt.  .  .  . 
Margolin,  Harry,  Pvt .  .  . 

May,  L.  T.,  Pvt 

Moritz,  M.  F.,  Sgt 

Morton,  L.  A.,  Pvt 

Nalle,  J.  B.,  Maj 


.  .  .226 
...227 
, . .229 
...241 
. . .242 
...248 
...248 
. ..254 
...256 
...264 
...267 
...  268 
...273 
...285 
...287 
...291 


Divisional  Index — Continued 


Narewouchek,  T.,  Sgt 291 

Olejnik,  Frank,  Cpl 301 

Owens,  F.  A.,  1st  Lt 304 

Peronace,  Anthony,  Pvt 311 

Pokorny,  Robert,  Pvt 317 

Politte,  M.  C.,  Cpl 317 

Poplin,  D.  C.,  Pvt 318 

Radevick,  R.,  Pvt 324 


4TH  INFANTRY— Continued 


Scialabra,  Joseph  

...351 

Walsh,  Frank,  Pvt  

..403 

Scully,  G.  F.,  Pvt  
Shupp,  R.  F.,  1st  Lt.  ... 
Smith  Emerson  Pvt 

.  .352 
..360 
366 

Walton,  El  A.,  Mechanic.  . 
Weidmaier,  B.  A.,  Pvt.  .  .  . 
Whaley   W   P     Sgt 

..405 
..410 
413 

Smyth,  R.  M.,  Maj 

369 

Wickliffe,  R.  E.,  Pvt  

..417 

Snyder,  A.  E.,  Pvt  

.  .369 

Willey,  J.  E.,  Pvt..._  

..418 

Stewart,  G.  L.,  Sgt.  .  .    . 

376 

Williams,  R.  T.,  Pvt  

.  .420 

Waite,  G.  T.,  Pvt.., 

...401 

Wright,  J.  W..  Sgt.  .  . 

..427 

7xn  INFANTRY 


Bean,  Rufus,  Sgt 49 

Beautty,  G.  S.,  2nd  Lt 50 

Beck,  J.  I.,  Cpl 50 

Bothwell,  Eugene,  Pvt 64 

Bregger,  Thomas,  Pvt 69 

Brice,  A.  T,,  Jr.,  1st  Lt 70 

Brown,  J.  J.,  1st  Lt 75 

Budd,  J.  O.,  Pvt 77 

Burns,  M.  D.,  Pvt 80 

Byam,  O.  P.,  2nd  Lt 82 

Chafin,  Marile,  Cpl 94 

Colflesh,  Robert,  Cpl 102 

Condit,  P.  H.,  1st  Lt 103 

Dechert,  Robert,  Capt 119 

Fiske,  N.  R.,  Capt 147 

Flannery,  W.  R.,  1st  Lt 147 


Adams,  J.  C.,  Capt 29 

Allen,  C.  E.,  1st  Lt 32 

Baker,  D.  B.,  1st  Lt 41 

Batchelder,  H.  W.,  1st  Lt. . . .  47 

Bates,  Paul,  Sgt 47 

Beck,  Albert,  Sgt 50 

Beebe,  L.  C.,  Capt 51 

Bleadale,  R.  H.,  Pvt 59 

Boehle,  William,  Pvt 61 

Borst,  R.  P.,  Reg.  Spl.  Sgt. . .   64 

Brown,  Frank,  Cpl 74 

Bub,  Elroy,  Pvt 76 

Cattus,  J.  C.,  1st  Lt 93 

Chappell,  R.  A.,  Pvt 95 

Cox,  E.  J.,  1st  Sgt 108 

Dooley,  J.  J.,  Sgt 128 

Dougherty,  R.  M.,  Reg.  Sgt. 

Maj 129 

Duey,  Arma,  Pvt 132 

Duncan,  Ernest,  Pvt 134 

Edgar,  F.  W.,  Cpl 137 

Elpern,  B.  D.,  Cpl 139 

Frank,  W.  J.,  Pvt 152 

Galka,  Tony,  Pvt 156 


Hendershot,  Ford,  Cpl  .... 
Hyde,  James,  Sgt  

.187 
.204 

Postmoy,  Alexander,  Cpl.  . 
Pratt,  Jesse,  Sgt  

.319 
.320 

Jenks,  D.  N.,  1st  Lt 

209 

Raborn,  John,  Pvt  

.324 

Kjose,  C.  O.,  Cpl  

.226 

Robinson,  J.  J.,  Cpl.  .  . 

.337 

Lawson,  F.  M.,  Cpl  

.236 

Rolfe,  O.  S.,  Capt   

.339 

Long,  M   E    2nd  Lt 

246 

Segraves   Charles  Lt 

.352 

McDonald,  Douglas,  Pvt  .  . 
McElwain,  H.  E.,  Sgt  
Micklish,  F.,  Pvt  

.256 
.257 

.277 

Shelton,  F.  R.,  1st  Lt  
Spangler,  Louis,  Pvt  
Tonks,  Mark,  Pvt  

.357 
.371 
.392 

Miller,  Joseph,  Sgt.  .  .  . 

278 

Waite,  R.  G.,  1st  Lt        ... 

.402 

Morrow,  W.  M.,  Col  
Nixon,  L.  H.,  Capt          .    . 

.286 
296 

Westphal,  A.  E.,  1st  Lt.  .  .  . 
Willard,  H.  C.,  Cpl    

.413 
.418 

O'Neal  J  L    Pvt 

302 

Williams   I   R    2nd  Lt 

419 

Pederson,  I.  O.,  Pvt  

.310 

Zimmer,  John,  Pvt  

.431 

30TH  INFANTRY 

Gallagher,  George,  Cpl 156 

Gay,  J.  H.,  1st  Lt 159 

Green,  Garland,  Pvt 169 

Hanley,  W.  T.,  2nd  Lt 178 

Hegeman,  August,  Pvt 186 

Holliday,  H.  A.,  1st  Lt 195 

Jardine,  D.  F.,  1st  Sgt 208 

Jauss,  R.  B.,  1st  Lt 208 

Knight,  Henry,  Pvt 227 

Levis,  W.  E.,  2nd  Lt 240 

Mac  Elligott,  G.  H.,  1st  Lt.  .250 

McVicar,  L.  D.,  Sgt 263 

Malichis,  C.,  Cpl 265 

Marchand,  Leon,  (French)  1st 

Lt 267 

Marciniak,  John,  Cpl 267 

Marsh,  H.  P.,  1st  Lt 269 

Marshall,  H.  J.,  Pvt 269 

Marshall,  R.  E.,  Pvt 269 

Minardi,  G.,  Pvt 279 

Mitchell,  Arthur,  Sgt 280 

Moore,  F.  P.,  Jr.,  Capt 283 

Mullin,  R.  H.,  Sgt 288 

Obenour,  G.,  Pvt.  1st  Cl 298 


Paschall,  P.  C.,  Maj 308 

Purrington,  A.  C.,  2nd  Lt. . .  .323 

Reese,  H.  L.,  1st  Lt 328 

Reinhard,  William,  Pvt 330 

Rice,  E.  V.,  Pvt 331 

Royster,  T.  R.,  1st  Lt 342 

Rudolph,  E.  W.,  Pvt 343 

Sadler,  G.  W.,  Chap 345 

St.  George,  Emery,  1st  Lt .  .  .  345 

Sartain,  G.  W.,  Cpl 346 

Savage,  A.  Y.,  1st  Lt 347 

Seay,  M.  B.,  Cpl 352 

Smallyon,  E.  H.,  Pvt 365 

Smith,  E.  A.,  Sgt 366 

Sprouse,  Robert,  1st  Sgt.    .  .  .373 
Sylvester,  L.  McD.,  Maj .    . .  .383 

Turner,  D.  C.  Capt 395 

Walker,  F.  L.,  Maj 402 

Weaver,  W.  D.,  Pvt 408 

Wilcox,  G.  E.,  2nd  Lt 417 

Winant,  Frederick,  Jr.,  1st  Lt.422 

Wright,  F.  W.,  Sgt 427 

Yanchulis,  Martin,  Pvt 428 


Abrum,  William,  Cpl 

Adams,  F.  H.,  Col 

Austin,  J.  B.,  Capt 

Bailey,  A.  G.,  Sgt , 

Barfield,  H.  M.,  2ndLt.. 

Bishop,  G.  O.,  Pvt , 

Bohan,  W.  J.,  Sgt , 

Bresnahan,  T.  F.,  1st  Lt. 
Busk,  J.  R.,  2nd  Lt. 

Cain,  L.  B.,  Pvt 

Carter,  Clary,  Pvt .  . 
Cayer,  A.  J.,  Pvt.  .. 
Connors,  John,  Cpl. 
Dublinsky,  Morris,  Pvt . . 
Eberlin,  Ralph,  1st  Lt. . . 


.  27 
.  28 
.  38 
.  40 
.  44 
.  57 
.  62 
.  70 
,  82 
,  84 
.  89 
,  93 
104 
131 
136 


38TH  INFANTRY 

Farst,  LaRoy,  Pvt. .  .  . .  143 

Faust,  J.  W.,  Sgt 143 

Flood,  J.  E.,  Sgt 149 

Frank,  Emanuel,  Cpl 152 

Hardie,  W.  C.,  Sgt 179 

Hardy,  H.  A.,  Pvt 179 

Hardy,  Orville,  Cpl 179 

Harelis,  S.  J.,  Pvt 179 

Holmes,  H.  H.,  Cpl 196 

Husbands,  W.  D.,  Pvt 204 

Johnston,  Hamilton,  2nd  Lt.  .213 

Lough,  M.  S.,  Maj 247 

McAlexander,    U.    G.,    Brig. 

Gen 252 

Main,  C.  L.,  Sgt 265 


Mascorella,  S.,  Pvt 271 

Merritt,  H.  C.,  2nd  Lt 275 

Meyer,  F.  Sgt 276 

Murray,  Robinson,  Capt.  .  .  .290 

Nadeau,  David,  1st  Sgt 291 

Newell,  Alexander,  Cpl 294 

Robinson,  F.  N.,  Sgt 337 

Rowe,  G.  I.,  Maj 342 

Ryan,  William,  1st  Lt 344 

Saweuk,  William,  Pvt 347 

Short,  Abe,  Sgt 359 

Travers,  H.  P.,  Pvt 393 

Weiner,  D.  J.,  Pvt 410 

Woolridge,  J.  W.,  Capt 425 

Younger,  R.  L.,  2nd  Lt 430 


Anderson,  H.  N.,  Sgt 33 

Braungardt,  Fayette,  Pvt. ...   68 
Daniel,  Henry,  Pvt 115 


IOTH  FIELD  ARTILLERY 

Dunnington.W.  G.,  Jr.,!2ndLt.l35 

Elicky,  Frank,  Pvt 138 

Frary,  F.  M.,  Sgt 153 

501 


Gardiner,  Kenneth,  Cpl 157 

Gibney,  J.  J.,  Cpl 161 

Griffith,  C.  M.,  Pvt 170 


Divisional  Index — Continued 


10TH  FIELD  ARTILLERY— Continued 


Hayes,  C.  H  ,  Maj  184 

Kuder,  H.  F.,  Sgt  

231 

Quinn,  J.  J.,  Sgt 

324 

Hays  G   P    Lt   (M  of  H.)       20 

Layer,  Jonathan   Pvt 

236 

Roth  well   Robert  Cpl 

341 

Helikson  Frank   Pvt                186 

Marriott  O   R    Cpl 

269 

Rule  E  J    Sgt 

343 

Hennely,  J   A  ,  2nd  Lt          .  .  187 

Merrick,  R.  G.,  1st  Lt  

275 

Shroy,  D   C  ,  Pvt 

359 

Hofstetter  J   F    2nd  Lt          198 

Neuberger  H   H     1st  Lt 

294 

Thompson  C  W    Sgt 

388 

Kleiber,  W.  J.,  Pvt  226 

Phillips,  Sylvester,  Pvt.  .  . 

.  .314 

Walsh,  Theodore,  Pvt.'.  . 

.  .  .404 

Kramps,  C.  O..  Cpl  230 

Price,  O.  D..  Pvt.  . 

..321 

18TH  FIELD  ARTILLERY 

Williams,  Walter,  Cpl.  . . 420 


Beasley,  S.  O.,  Maj 49 

Brown,  F.  J.,  Sgt 74 

Caldwell,  G.  W.,  Sgt 84 

Carkener,  Stuart,  Cpl 87 

Hopkins,  W.  T.,  1st  Lt 197 


76TH  FIELD  ARTILLERY 

Howard,  Harry,  Pvt 199 

Hutson,  G.  R.,  Pvt 204 

Nottingham,  M.  W.,  Cpl.  .  .  .298 

O'Brein,  W.  H.  J.,  1st  Lt 299 

Sanford,  L.  K.,  Pvt 346 


Shoener,  W.  M.,  Cook .  . 

Simpson,  H.  P.,  Sgt 

Walker,  Joseph,  Capt.  . 
Warthen,  B.  F.,  Mech.. 
Williams,  H.  M.,  1st  Lt. 


.359 
.362 
.402 
.407 
.419 


Birney,  K.  B.,  1st  Lt 57 

Elsworth,  Edward,  Jr.,  1st  Ltl39 

Gilts,  Dan,  Pvt 163 

Goldcamp,  F.  J.,  Pvt 165 


GTH  ENGINEERS 

Harriman,  S.  G.,  2nd  Lt 180 

Harris,  C.  D.,  Capt 180 

Kennedy,  G.  M.,  Pvt 221 


Littlejohn,  K.  S.,  Capt 245 

Swingle,  Gray,  Sgt 383 

Teiseth,  J.  B.,  Pvt 385 


Cook,  L.  H.,  Capt 

Muse,  E.  M.,  Sgt 


TTH  MACHINE  GUN  BATTALION 


105  I  Stewart,  C.  L.,  Pvt 376 

290  I  Wackernie,  G.,  Lt 401 


Wackernie,  Georges,  Lt. 


.401 


Barrows,  C.  E.,  Pvt 45 

Danzig,  S.  V.  H.,  1st  Lt 115 

Healy,  H.  A.,  2nd  Lt 185 

Kohu,  Marian,  Cpl 228 


8ra  MACHINE  GUN  BATTALI 

45  Lenahan,  E.  J.,  Cpl  239 
115  McPike,  L.  A.,  Sgt  263 
185  Myers  L  W  Cpl  291 

ON 

Owens,  Dewey,  Cpl. 
Roach,  J.  J.,  1st  Lt. 
Wallerius  J  J  Sgt 

304 
335 
403 

228  O'Neal,  M.,  Sgt.  .  .  .  .302 

Warner,  L.  V.,  Capt. 

...406 

QTH  MACHINE  GUN  BATTALION 


Barber,  H.  A.,  1st  Lt 43 

Binknell,  L.  A.,  Sgt 56 

Blewett,  C.  H.,  Pvt 59 

Brady,  F.  M.,  1st  Lt 67 


Crandall,  J.  B.,  Sgt 109 

Feathers,  E.  H.,  Sgt 144 

Lemieux,  William,  Sgt 238 

McBride,  Frank,  1st  Sgt 252 


Snyder,  C.  E.,  2nd  Lt 369 

Whitcomb,  George,  Pvt 414 

Williams,  C.  F.,  2nd  Lt 418 

Young,  George,  Cpl 429 


SRD  AMMUNITION  TRAIN 

Eckweiler,  R.  J.,  Pvt 136  |   Gonzales,  Benjamin,  Wgnr. .  .166 

5ra  FIELD  SIGNAL  BATTALION 

Blankinship,  J.  C.,  Cpl 59 

SRD  SUPPLY  TRAIN 

Abbott,  R.  L.,  Cpl 27 


Adkisson,  S.  P.,  2nd  Lt 29 

Bolles,  F.  C.,  Col 62 

Buma,  Raymond,  Cpl 78 

Clark,  A.  I.,  Sgt 98 

Dilworth,  James,  Pvt 125 

Evans,  C.  H.,  Pvt 141 

Evans,  G.  R.,  Pvt 142 

Gresham,  F.  B.,  Sgt 169 

Hammond,  W.  H.,  1st  Lt 177 


4TH  DIVISION 

39ra  INFANTRY 

Haney,  M.  W.,  Capt 178 

Howard,  Henry,  Sgt 199 

Lawless,  E.  K.,  Reg.  Sgt.  Maj.235 

Norton,  R.  W.,  Capt 297 

Pappas,  P.  J.,  Pvt 306 

Parsons,  J.  K.,  Col 307 

Plumley,  R.  G.,  Capt 316 

Potter,  E.  R.,  1st  Sgt 319 

502 


Rassmussen,  Carl,  Pvt. 
Ray,  L.  M.,  Sgt.  Maj. 

Riggio,  S.,  Pvt 

Roberts,  James,  Sgt . . . 

Sanders,  Pleas,  Sgt 

Shea,  W.  A.,  Sgt 

Slate,  Ralph,  Capt 

Smith,  Joe,  Pvt 


.326 
.326 
.334 
.336 
.346 
.356 
.364 
.367 


Divisional  Index — Continued 


Billman,  F.  E.,  Pvt 56 

Braun,  G.  J.,  Capt 68 

Brigham,  G.  N.,  Cpl 71 

Carbaugh,  C.  F.,  Pvt 86 

Carpenter,  J.  B.,  Pvt 88 

Carvo,  J.  H.,  Pvt 91 

Detrow,  Walter,  Pvt 122 

Dill,  L.  C.,  Pvt 124 

Enright,  H.  W.,  Pvt 140 

Garst,  H.  J.,  Cpl 158 

Gataino,  Isaac,  Cpl 159 

Ihrke,  A.  L.  J.,  Pvt 205 

Johnson,  R.  L.,  Pvt 212 

Kaeis,  Jacob,  Pvt 217 


47TH  INFANTRY 

Kearns,  T.  W.,  1st  Lt 219 

Koss,  M.  S.,  Pvt 229 

Kreis,  Jacob,  Pvt 230 

Limon,  Joe,  Pvt 243 

Lindahl,  L.  E.,  Sgt 243 

McCelvey,  G.  C.,  1st  Lt 253 

McClelland,  A.  S.,  2nd  Lt.  .  .253 

Madden,  R.  A.,  Pvt 264 

Madore,  J.  J.,  Pvt 264 

Madson,  E.  T.,  1st  Sgt 265 

Marcellia,  Richard,  Bglr 267 

Martin,  C.  N.,  Pvt 270 

Miller,  A.  E.,  Pvt 277 

Morgan,  H.  E.,  Pvt 285 


Murdoch,  R.  H.,  1st  Lt. 

...289 

Norton,  J.  H.,  Capt  
Osborn,  Morton,  Sgt  .... 

....  297 
....303 

Pratt,  J.  H.,  2nd  Lt  

320 

Ritchie,  E.  D.,  Pvt  

....334 

Schwanke,  O.  A.  A.,  Pvt. 

351 

Scionti,  Louis,  Sgt.  .  7T7. 

....351 

Tayntor,  C.  O.,  1st  Lt... 

....385 

Vann,  J.  C.,  2nd  Lt  

398 

Warfield,  A.  H.,  Sgt 
Webster,  H.  B.,  Maj  .... 

406 
....409 

Weimer,  J.  S.,  Pvt  

....410 

Weston,  S.  J.,  Sgt  

....413 

Whipple,  Columbus,  Pvt  . 

.  .  .414 

Brekke,  Olaf,  Pvt 69 

Callewaert,  Alberis,  Pvt 85 

Conway,  James,  Pvt 104 

Day,  Clinton,  Pvt.  1st  Cl 118 


58TH  INFANTRY 

Ebbert,  P.  W.,  1st  Lt 136 

Guy,  L.  E.,  Sgt 173 

Herren,  William,  1st  Sgt 180 

Houston,  S.  H.,  Maj 199 


Marshall,  R.  G.,  Capt. 
Mathews,  R.  E.,  Pvt. . 
Riley,  L.  H.,  2nd  Lt .  . 
Spessard,  R.  H.,  Mai.. 


.270 
.271 
.334 
.372 


Bassi,  Joseph,  Pvt 


Boop,  Lawrence,  Pvt 


46 


Bleau,  H.  J.,  Sgt  ...........   59 

Boardman,  G.  W.,  Pvt  ......   61 


63 


,  ,         ........ 

Brown,  George,  Pvt  .........   74 

Cahill,  W.  J.,  Pvt  ...........  84 

Campbell,  W.  M.,  Sgt  .......  86 


59TH  INFANTRY 

Curtiss,  E.  W.,  Pvt 114 

Dietz,  Albert,  Sgt 123 

Epler,  C.  E.,  Pvt 140 

Escudier,  Etienne,  1st  Lt.  . .  .141 

George,  R.  L.f  Cpl 161 

Glynn,  C.  T.,  Cpl 165 

Hall,  H.  D.,  Pvt 175 


Lindsey,  C.  H.,  Pvt 

Lingowski,  Joseph,  Pvt. 

Love,  C.  J.,  Pvt 

McArty,  A.  L.,  Pvt 

Paulson,  Arthur,  Sgt . . . 
Peterson,  O.  W.,  Sgt .  . . 
Rapp,  F.  N.,  Cpl 


.243 

.244 
.247 
.252 
.309 
.312 
.326 


77TH  FIELD  ARTILLERY 

Duncan,  C.  B.,  Capt 133 


Barto,  T.  D.,  C 
Beach,  W.  B., 
Cook,  F.  B., 
Deleuw,  C.  E.,  Capt. 
Dunbar,  C.  T.,  Cpl 
Ford,  D.  V.,  Pvt 


IstCl... 
Lt... 


.  46 

.  48 
,105 
,120 
133 
150 
Glenn,  Charles,  Pvt. . '.'.  '.'.  164 


4TH  ENGINEERS 

Goetsch,  A.  J.,  Pvt 165 

Growdon,  J.  P.,  Capt 171 

Harris,  Roy,  Pvt 181 

Hook,  W.  B.,  Sgt 197 

Jaworski,  Frank,  Cpl 20S 

MacKall,  M.  R.,  Capt 251 

Manning,  James,  Cpl 266 


Newcomer,  F.  K.,  Lt.  Col . 
Robertson,  R.  D.,  Sgt 

Smith,  F.  D.,  Cpl 

Stearns,  D.  W.,  Cpl 

Waltman,  E.  W.,  Cpl 

Wilcox,  G.  W.,  Pvt 

Wood,  W.  J.,  Sgt 


.294 
.337 
.336 
.374 
.405 
.417 
.425 


IOTH  MACHINE  GUN  BATTALION 

McCollum,  Joseph,  Wgr 254   |   Turner,  H.  D.,  Sgt 395 


lira  MACHINE  GUN  BATTALION 


Cherry,  C.  E.,  Sgt 96 

Grove,  G.  M.,  Sgt 171 

Jarvis,  H.  S.,  1st  Lt 208 

Kline,  Orval,  2nd  Lt 227 


McKinley,  Earl,  1st  Lt 260 

Roberts,  L.  D.,  Sgt 336 

Simpson,  A.  B.,  1st  Lt 362 


Smith,  R.  R.,  Cpl.... 
Vander  Veen,  T.,  Pvt , 
Waskiewic,  J.,  Pvt. .  . 


.397 
.407 


12ra  MACHINE  GUN  BATTALION 


McAndrews,  Edward,  Sgt. . .  .252 

McGinnis,  W.  H.,  Cpl 257 

Pegg,  D.  H.,  Pvt 310 


Sturtevant,  W.  H.,  Cpl 380 

Tudury,  Henry,  Pvt 394 


West,  C.  B.,  Sgt 

Windsor,  M.  R.,  Cpl , 


.412 

.422 


STH  FIELD  SIGNAL  BATTALION 
Rice,  J.  T.,  Pvt 331 


4ra  SANITARY  TRAIN 

Haskew,  E.  D.,  Wgr 182 

503 


Divisional  Index — Continued 


5TH  DIVISION 
6TH  INFANTRY 


Abernathy   C  V  ,  2nd  Lt. 

.    .   27 

Gassoway,  Thomas,  Cpl 

159 

Niles  Julius   1st  Lt                   295 

Adair,  R.  K.,  Pvt  

..   28 

Gay,  Luther,  Pvt  

..160 

Papadakis,  Christ,  Pvt             306 

Armistead,  J.  G.,  Cpl.  .  .  . 
Awbrey   Clarence,  Pvt 

...36 
39 

Gholston,  J.  G.,  Capt  
Green,  Wallace,  Sgt 

.161 
169 

Ricker,  M.  W.,  1st  Lt  333 
Ruppel  William   Sgt                343 

Barnes,  H.  C.,  Jr.,  1st  Lt. 

.  .  44 

Hartman,  G.  L.,  1st  Lt.  .  . 

.181 

Sapp,  A.,  Pvt                              346 

Black,  W.  A.,  Pvt      

...57 

Hicks,  C.  L.,  Sgt 

.190 

Sharp,  T   V    Pvt                       355 

Carter,  R.  G.,  2nd  Lt  

...90 
92 

Hodges,  C.  H.,  Lt.  Col.  . 
Howard   Charlie   Cpl 

.193 
199 

Spivey,  F.  F.,  Sgt  373 
Stapleton  Gordon  2nd  Lt       374 

Cox,  L.  B.,  1st  Lt 

.108 

Hupman,  Lockern,  Sgt 

203 

Stoker,  Alexander   Sgt              377 

Davis  C  V    Cpl 

116 

Krasigroch   P   J     2nd  Lt 

230 

Thorngate   George    1st  Lt        390 

Davis,  Henry,  Pvt  

...117 

Leonard,  J.  W.,  Lt.  Col.  .  . 

.239 

Tomlin,  Gilmore   Sgt                392 

Endler,  Frank,  Pvt 

140 

Lynch,  R   D  ,  Pvt 

249 

Whitaker   Daniel  Pvt              414 

Epley,  Bruce,  Sgt  

.  .  .  140 

MacGuire,  E.  A.,  1st  Lt.  .  . 

.251 

Williamson,  H.  A.,  Sgt             420 

Fergusen,  G.  H.,  2nd  Lt.  . 
Fredericks,  C   C.,  Pvt 

.  .  .  144 
153 

Mudge,  J.  B.,  Jr.,  1st  Lt.  .  . 
Mullen,  R  H     1st  Lt 

.288 
288 

Worrell,  J.  M.,  Pvt  426 
Young  A  J    Pvt                      429 

Bennett  J  ,  Sgt 

531 

lira  INFANTRY 

Ferrall  W   M    Pvt 

145 

Phillis  Olex  Sgt                        315 

Berkley,  George,  1st  Sgt.. 

'.   54J 

Harrell,  Raymond,  Pvt.  .  . 

.180 

Rudolph,  M.  C  ,  Capt              343 

Brown,  John,  Pvt.  .  .  . 

74 

Hassebrook,  W   M  ,  Pvt 

182 

Shanklin  A  W     1st  Lt            355 

Brown,  Lester,  Pvt  

...75 

Irons,  J.  K.,  Cpl  

..206 

Silver,  Tom,  Cpl  .                     361 

Chirafisi,  A.  J.,  Sgt. 

...  96 

Manwaring,  C.  F.,  Sgt 

267 

Simoni,  A  V     1st  Lt                 362 

Clarke,  G.  G.,  2nd  Lt  
Davis,  Newman,  Sgt.  .  . 

...99 
...117 

Meeks,  Corbett,  1st  Sgt  .  .  . 
Meeks,  F.  V.,  Pvt    

..274 
..274 

Smith,  Fred,  Sgt  366 
Strothers,  Greene,  Cpl              380 

Ellis,  G.  L.,  Sgt 

138 

Muncaster,  J.  H  ,  Maj 

288 

Thornton  Joseph   Pvt              390 

Erb,  Daniel,  Pvt  

...  140 

O'Daniel,  J.  W.,  2nd  Lt.  . 

.  .199 

West,  R.  J.,  Lt.  Col..   '  '  '      '412 

Ferguson,  L.  L.  Sgt  

.  .  .  145 

Peck,  R.  H.,  Col  ... 

310 

Ackley,  Francis,  Cpl.  . 

..   28 

60TH  INFANTRY 

Fuller,  A.  M.,  Supply  Sgt. 

..154 

Rounds,  C.  D.,  Cpl    341 

Allworth,  E.  C.  Capt.  (M 

.  of 

Gander,  William,  Pvt 

157 

Ruddock,  A.  L  ,  Supply  Sgt    342 

17 

Genrich  Ludwig   Mech 

160 

Scandel  Alexander  Pvt           347 

Belk,  Ed,  Pvt  
Birchfield,  Kenneth,  Cpl  . 

...51 
56 

Honchar,  Steve,  Pvt  
Johnson,  O  E  ,  Pvt 

..196 
212 

Schoemacher,  Max,  Pvt  249 
Silverman,  Hyman  Cpl            361 

Brady,  D.  E.,  Capt  

...67 

LaJennessee,  J.  P.,  Sgt.  .  .  . 

.  .232 

Surdez,  Louis,  Sgt  381 

Brison,  C.  W.,  Mech.  .  .    . 

.  .  .   71 

Martell,  J.  G.,  1st  Lt  

270 

Swaggerty,  Allie,  Sgt                 382 

Brown,  V.  E.,  1st  Sgt.  .    . 

..   75 

Marz,  E.  J.,  Jr.,  Cpl.  . 

..270 

Tune,  H.  R.,  1st  Lt  395 

Crone,  J.  B.,  Capt.  .  . 

...111 

Mass,  Charles,  Pvt  

..271 

Wallace,  A.  M.,  Cpl  403 

DeCarl,  T.  J.,  Cpl    . 

.      119 

Mitchell,  J.  B.,  Pvt         .    . 

280 

Warren,  R  F  ,  Cpl                    406 

De  Vos,  P  A  ,  Pvt 

122 

Morris  H   D     Sgt 

285 

Williams  Lockwood   1st  Sgt  419 

Douglas,  R.  S.,  Sgt  
Eads,  L.  S.,  Capt. 

.  .  .  129 
135 

Morrison,  O.  K.,  1st  Lt  
Nelson,  S  J  ,  Sgt 

..286 
294 

Woodfill,  Samuel,  Lt.  (M.  of 
H  )                                            26 

Eigenauer,  J.  E.,  2nd  Lt.  . 

.  .  .  138 

Reed,  Washington,  1st  Lt. 

..328 

Zlotnikoff,  J.,  Pvt              .       431 

Enochs,  R.  P.,  1st  Lt.  .  .  . 
Berry,  Wm.,  Pvt    

.  .  .  140 
.   55 

61sT  INFANTRY 

Fisher,  R.  S.,  Capt  

147 

Morris,  H.  C  ,  Sgt                     285 

Billingsley,  Earl,  Sgt 

56 

Fratus  G   R    Pvt 

153 

Oke  Russell   Sgt                        300 

Bradshaw,  H.  E.,  Sgt.  .    . 

...   67 

Hill,  Robert,  Cpl    

.  .191 

Parkhill,  O.  L.,  2nd  Lt             307 

Brown,  Leland,  Pvt  

...75 

Lewis,  Charles,  Sgt  

..240 

Reed,  E.  F.,  Sgt  328 

Cline,  J.  L.,  Pvt  

...  100 

McBride,  Emmett,  Sgt 

..252 

Rowan,  P.  C.,  Sgt.  (1st).         342 

Cochran,  W.  B.,  Sgt  

...  100 

McClure,  L.  A.,  Lt.  Col.  .  . 

..254 

Stark,  A.  N.  Jr.,  Maj  .374 

Davis,  E.  C.,  Sgt.  .  . 

..116 

Montee.  J.  A.,  2nd  Lt.  .  . 

..282 

20TH  FIELD  ARTILLERY 
Gee,  O.  J.,  1st  Lt 160 

21ST  FIELD  ARTILLERY 

Garber,  H.  E.,  Pvt 157   |   Weiss,  F.  R.,  Pvt 411 


Baker,  J.  T.,  Sgt.  1st  C 
Burgin,  J.  C.,  Sgt 

1.. 

..   41 
79 

Campbell,  H.  W.,  Sgt. 

..   85 

Crawford,  R.  E.,  Cpl.  . 
Crowe,  F.  A.,  Pvt.  . 
Gray,  J.  W.,  1st  Lt.  .  . 
Gump,  N.  L.,  Pvt.  .  .  . 
Higgins,  P.  P.,  Sgt 

•• 

..110 
..111 
..168 
..172 
190 

Highley,  E.  W.,  Sgt... 

..190 

TTH  ENGINEERS 

Hoge,  W.  M.,  Maj 194 

Hoggle,  John,  Pvt 194 

Horn,  I.  B.,  Pvt 198 

Jacquin,  Alfred,  Lt 207 

Larson,  J.  D.,  Pvt 234 

McAdams,  H.  R.,  Capt 252 

McDermott,  M.  B.,  1st  Lt. .  .256 
Mendenhall,  F.  D.,  1st  Lt.  .  .274 
Moore,  C.  J.,  Capt 283 

504 


Murnane,  S.  T.,  Pvt 289 

Oliphant,  D.  A.,  Sgt 301 

Scoby,  O.  C.,  Sgt 351 

Sevalia,  W.  S.,  Cpl 354 

Swan,  W.  R.,  Maj 382 

Tobin,  R.  J.,  Master  Engi.  .  .392 
Ver  Mehren,  H.,  Sgt.  1st  Cl.  .399 

Walker,  E.  P.,  Sgt 402 

Weeks,  M.  A.,  Pvt 409 


Divisional  Index — Continued 


13TH  MACHINE  GUN  BATTALION 


Butterfield,  Clark,  Sgt. . 
Inman,  P.  E.,  2nd  Lt.  .  , 
Sims,  W.  L.,  Pvt 


.  82 
.205 
.363 


Olson,  Mandel,  Pvt 302 

Smith,  H.  L.  1st  Lt 366 


Wales,  W.  C.,  Pvt 402 

Yannantuono,  Frederick,  Pvt  428 


14ra  MACHINE  GUN  BATTALION 

Pritchard,  J.  C.,  Sgt 322 


Bevan,  Stanly,  Sgt 

Burgess,  F.  V.,  1st  Lt.  . 

Coffman,  R.  L.,  Sgt 

Dile,  P.  L.,  Pvt 

Gottachalk,  James,  Pvt. 
Karelis,  Kimon,  Pvt .  .  . 


15ra  MACHINE  GUN  BATTALION 

Sharkey,  C.  W.,  Pvt.  1st  Cl.  .355 


.  55 
.  79 
.100 
.124 
.167 
.218 


Kofmehl,  W.  H.,  2nd  Lt 228 

Lord,  E.  G.f  Pvt 246 

.287 


Mounts,  W.  D.,  Pvt.  .  , 

Neil,  H.  W.,  2nd  Lt 293 

Oosterbann,  Dick,  Pvt 302 

O'Rourke,  Cornelius,  1st  Sgt. 303 


Spitznagel,  Charles,  Cpl 373 

Willis,  E.  S.,  Sgt 420 

Wilson,  J.  B.,  1st  Lt 421 

Wygast,  Gregory,  Pvt 427 


Albrecht,  G.  W.,  Sgt 30 

Bouchard,  J.  A.,  Sgt 64 

Gustafson,  Charles,  Pvt 173 


5TH  AMMUNITION  TRAIN 

Hammons,  C.  C.,  Cpl 177 

Johnson,  A.  L.,  Cpl 211 


Latham,  D.  U.,  Wgnr 
Ross,  E.,  Cpl 


.234 
.340 


OTH  FIELD  SIGNAL  BATTALION 

Carlson,  E.  A.,  Cpl 87 

STH  MILITARY  POLICE 

Munro,  G.  N.,  Capt.  . '. 288 


Akins,  B.  A.,  Sgt.  . 


Alans,  B.  A.,  sgt. 
Carroll,  C.  E.,  Cpl 


Dodder,  Alexander,  Sgt. 
Duffy,  J.  C.,  2nd  Lt.  .  . 


GTH  DIVISION 

52ND  INFANTRY 

.30  I  Lowe,  Thurman,  Sgt 247  I  Maslowski,  Vincent,  Pvt 271 


53RD  INFANTRY 

126  I  Hosp,  James,  Pvt. . .              .  .198  I  Nielsen,  Julius,  Cpl 
132  I  McClusky,  Ross,  Cpl 254  | 


.295 


54ra  INFANTRY 

Buchanan,  R.  C.,  Pvt 77 


Gilliland,  S.  F.,  Jr.,  Pvt. 
Helm,  Lynn,  Jr.,  1st  Lt . 


lira  FIELD  ARTILLERY 

.163  I  Ingalls,  R.  L.  H.,  Sgt 205 

.  186  I  Lohmann,  L.  E.,  Cpl 246 


Sargeant,  B.  V.,  2nd  Lt , 


.346 


Cohee,  O.  J.,  1st  Lt. . 


TTH  DIVISION 
34TH  INFANTRY 

,  100  I  Hennessy,  Patrick,  Sgt 187  |  Porter,  R.  E.,  1st  Lt 318 


Dolan,  C.  L.,  Pvt  

.  .126 

Duly,  John,  Sgt 

133 

Keenan,  J.  J.,  Cpl  
Anthony,  G.  W.,  Pvt  

..219 
..   35 

Bryan,  Claude,  Cpl  
Bump,  A.  L.,  Col  

..   71 

..   78 

Carter,  C.  H.,  Pvt   

.   89 

Coats,  L.  C.,  Pvt 

100 

Cody.  W.  C..  Pvt... 

..100 

55TH  INFANTRY 

Kubackl,  Steve,  Sgt 231 

Mason,  E.  G.,  1st  Sgt 271 


56TH  INFANTRY 

Deggs,  George,  Pvt 120 

Elliott,  C.  G.,  Sgt 138 

Hensley,  H.  G.,  Sgt 188 

Johnson,  Silas,  Sgt 212 

Orcutt,  Iver,  Pvt 303 


Moorefield,  Dick,  Sgt 284 

Seibel,  Albert,  Pvt 352 


Petrach,  E.  H.,  Bglr 313 

Pursley,  W.  B.,  Sgt 323 

Shallenberger,  H.  D.,  2nd  Lt.354 

Simpson,  R.  L.,  2nd  Lt 362 

Witowski,  Michael,  Cpl 424 


505 


Divisional  Index — Continued 

64ra  INFANTRY 
Murphy,  T.  W.,  Sgt 290  |  Robins,  E.  W.,  Pvt 337  |  Wygal,  L.  A.,  Pvt 427 


21ST  MACHINE  GUN  BATTALION 


Imhoff,  H.  E.,  Sgt 205 

Kilpatrick,  Lloyd,  Pvt 224 

Newton,  H.  L.,  Pvt 294 


Schwarzwaelder,  G.  A., 

IstLt...  ...351 


Stembridge,  R.  W.,  1st  Lt. .  .375 
Thomas,  Hastings,  Pvt 388 


Boucher,  Adclard,  Pvt 64 

Boughan,  J.  F.,  Pvt 64 

Brickley,  D.  J.,  1st  Lt 70 

Casey,  J.  W.,  Sgt 92 

Clabby,  J.  J.,  Sgt 97 

Clasby,  D.  J.,  Pvt 99 

Coolidge,  Edmund,  Pvt 105 

DeCota,  Jos.,  Sgt 119 

Dodge,  R.  S.,  2nd  Lt 126 

DuBois,  V.  A.,  Cpl 132 

Foley,  T.  F.,  Capt 149 

Garrison,  W.  H.,  Pvt 158 

Goodridge,  G.  L.,  Capt 166 

Brady,  J.  J.,  Pvt 167 
reenway,  J.  C.,  Lt.  Col 169 

Hansen,  A.  A.,  Maj 178 


26ra  DIVISION 
101ST  INFANTRY 

Harriman,  L.  H.,  2nd  Lt 180 

Harris,  W.  L.,  Cpl 181 

Hedlund,  Fritz,  Pvt 185 

Higgins,  Westra,  Sgt 190 

Holtz,  Adolph,  Pvt 196 

Hunt,  D.  B.,  Cpl 202 

Hunter,  David,  Capt 203 

Hurley,  F.  E.,  Cpl 204 

Jager,  Holger,  Cpl 207 

Kelley,  A.  J.,  Cpl 220 

Kelly,  L.  J.,  Pvt 220 

Lanergan,  J.  F.,  Pvt 233 

McGowan,  F.  J.,  Sgt 258 

McGuirl,  Bernard,  Cpl 258 

McNeece,  J.  H.,  Pvt 262 

Mayne,  John,  Pvt.  1st  Cl 273 


Miller,  Charles,  Pvt 278 

Nickerson,  8.  L.,  Sgt 295 

Nimmo,  W.  T.,  Sgt 295 

O'Connell,  Michael,  Cpl 299 

O'Connor,  D.,  Sgt 299 

O'Neill,  F.  P.,  2nd  Lt 302 

Perkins,  M.  J.,  Pvt. 

(M.  of  H.) 23 

Ross,  D.  R.  Pvt 340 

Rounds,  H.  E.,  Pvt 341 

Ryan,  T.  A.,  Pvt 344 

St.  George,  Raymond,  Pvt. .  .345 

Shpman,  Maurice,  Pvt 359 

Spinney,  G.  J.,  Cpl 373 

Wheaton,  H.  J.,  Cpl 413 

Yabovitz,  Benjamin,  Pvt 428 


Ahearn,  Timothy,  Corp 30 

Aylward,  W.  B.,  Cpl 39 

Bearss,  H.  L,  Col., 

U.  S.  M.  C 49 

Birgando,  W.  J.,  Pvt 57 

Bishop,  R.  L.,  2nd  Lt 57 

Block,  S.  M.,  Pvt 60 

Bradsnyder.  Henry,  Cpl 67 

Bramble,  E.  D.,  Pvt 68 

Bruce,  J.  S.,  2nd  Lt 76 

Brundett,  C.  E.,  Pvt 76 

Byron,  T.  F.,  Sgt 83 

Cartona,  Charles,  Pvt 91 

Carty,  J.  F.,  Pvt 91 

Casey,  J.  L.,  Sgt 91 

Comfort,  C.  W.,  Jr.,  Maj. . .  .103 

Cummings,  F.  J.,  Sgt 112 

Dillon,  J.  T.,  Sgt 124 

Dion,  E.  L.,  Pvt 125 

Dougeneck,  Francis,  Cpl 128 

Dulevitz,  F.  C.,  Pvt 133 

Edmunds,  Edward,  Jr., 

Capt 137 

Endicott,  B.  A.,  Pvt 139 


102ND  INFANTRY 

Farrell,  E.  J.,  Pvt 143 

Feegal,  J.  R.,  1st.  Lt 144 

Fray,  J.  P.,  Cpl 153 

Geer,  C.  W.,  1st  Lt 160 

Gilchrist,  E.  J.,  2nd  Lt 162 

Grimes,  E.  B.,  2nd  Lt 170 

Guenther,  C.  R.,  Pvt 172 

Harmon,  H.  C.,  Pvt 180 

Harwood,  R.  W.,  2nd  Lt 182 

Hepburn,  William,  1st  Lt 188 

Herman,  A.  W.,  Sgt 188 

Hines,  P.  H.,  1st  Lt 192 

Hintz,  E.  E.,  Cpl 192 

Johnson,  Abe,  Pvt 211 

Jona,  Stephen,  Cpl 213 

Kearney,  J,  J.,  Pvt 219 

Kelly,  T.  P.,  Cpl 221 

Kjellberg,  John,  2nd  Lt 226 

Lane,  L.  M.,  Pvt. ' 233 

Lee,  C.  F.,  Maj 237 

Lewis,  E.  E.,  Col 240 

McKernan,  W.  T.,  Sgt 260 

Martin,  E.  J.,  Cpl 270 


Matthews,  H.  A.,  1st  Lt 272 

Mobley,  L.  N.,  Sgt 281 

Moller,  W.  G.,  2nd  Lt 281 

Nash,  A.  C.,  Pvt 292 

Olsen,  E.  S.,  Sgt 301 

Paradise,  Tony,  Pvt 306 

Parker,  J.  H.,  Col 307 

Petitt,  C.  E.,  2nd  Lt 313 

Reece,  B.  C.,  1st  Lt 327 

Riecke,  H.  A.,  1st  Lt 334 

Ryans,  Robert,  Sgt 344 

Sanderson,  E.  H.,  Cpl 346 

Speers,  T.  G.,  1st  Lt 372 

Thornley,  J.  R.,  Cpl 398 

Timm,  Charles,  Cpl 391 

Try  on,  Jeremiah,  Pvt 394 

Tucker,  L.  J.,  Pvt 394 

Twiss,  J.  I.,  Sgt 396 

Walsh,  James,  Sgt 404 

Weaver,  R.  E.,  1st  Lt 408 

Wesselhoeft,  Conrad,  Capt. .  .412 

Whedon,  H.  S.,  Sgt 413 

Wylder,  C.  O.,  Pvt 428 


Ayotte,  E.  E.,  Pvt 39 

Barton,  C.  R.,  Sgt 46 

Bates,  C.  E.  H.,  2nd  Lt 47 

Blood,  R.  O.,  Capt 60 

Brackett,  A.  C.,  Sgt 66 

Brown,  J.  E.,  Cpl 74 

Brownville,  C.  G.,  Pvt 76 

Butler,  J.  S.,  Sgt 82 

Carter,  E.  A.,  2nd  Lt 90 

Gary,  Eddie,  Cpl 91 

Cohen,  Abraham,  Pvt 101 

Cushion,  L.  J.,  Pvt 114 

Custeau,  Odilon,  Cpl 114 

Diggins,  J.  P.,  Sgt 123 


103RD  INFANTRY 

Dilboy,  George,  Pvt. 

(M.  of  H.) 8 

Dorey,  L.  J.,  Pvt 128 

Dubie,  Eugene,  Pvt 131 

Dumais,  Candide,  Cpl 133 

Grindle,  Ivor,  Pvt 170 

Harrington,  E.  A.  S.,  Cpl 180 

Jutras,  W.  M.,  1st  Lt 216 

Kendall,  H.,  Pvt 221 

Klick,  A.  W.,  Sgt 226 

Laiminger,  A.  S.,  Pvt 232 

Lait,  H.  A.,  Pvt 232 

Lindle,  E.  H.,  Pvt 243 

McNeal,  Edward,  Pvt 262 

Moan,  R.  T.,  Mech 281 

506 


Moyer,  Ralph,  Pvt 287 

Nightingale,  H.  M.,  Cpl 295 

Noel,  H.  M.,  2nd  Lt 296 

Nourse,  W.  H.,  Sgt 298 

Palmer,  Lester,  Pvt 305 

Paradis,  Arthur,  Pvt 306 

Rhodes,  R.  A.,  Pvt 331 

Southard,  W.  E.,  Maj 371 

Thornhill,  W.  P.,  Cpl 390 

Tibbetts,  F.  J.,  Pvt 391 

Thibodeau,  J.  A.,  Mech 387 

Tuttle,  M.  F.,  Pvt 396 

Weichmann,  W.  H.,  Cpl 410 

Weiss,  A.  J.,  Pvt 410 

Winslow,  Jesse,  Cpl 422 


Divisional  Index — Continued 


Blair,  J.  E.,  Pvt 58 

Blanchette,  E.  W.,  Cpl 59 

Blythe,  W.  J.,  1st  Lt 61 

Bolack,  W.  F.,  Mech.  .          . .   62 

Carlson,  G.  H.,  Sgt 87 

Colley,  D.  T.,  Capt 102 

Courtney,  J.  J.,  Sgt 107 

Davis,  W.  R.,  Pvt 118 

Dexter,  A.  L.,  1st  Lt.  .  .  .  122 

Dodge,  C.  M.,  2nd  Lt 126 

Dunn,  J.  H.,  Capt 134 

Fitzgerald,  H.  P.,  Pvt 147 

Gannon,  J.  J.,  Pvt 157 

Haynes,  William,  Cpl 184 

Hill,  Glen,  Pvt 191 

Howard,  C.  R.,  1st  Lt 199 

Hoyt,  R.  A.,  Cpl 200 


104-TH  INFANTRY 

Huntley,  J.  R.,  Pvt 203 

Jacques,  L.  P.  T.,  Sgt 207 

Lane,  E.  L.,  Pvt 233 

Livermore,  R.  B.,  1st  Lt 245 

Laviolette,  H.  J.t  Pvt 235 

Lee,  A.  P.,  Pvt 237 

McCann,  W.  J.,  Pvt 253 

McGuire,  E.  R.  Sgt 258 

McNerney,  E.  J.,  Sgt 262 

Macauley,  M.  A.,  Pvt 263 

Marino,  Charles,  Pvt 268 

Marquette,  L.  F.,  Cpl 269 

Meffin,  J.  D.,  Cpl 274 

Mellen,  C.  E.,  Pvt 274 

Munroe,  George,  Pvt 288 

Murphy,  E.  F.,  Cpl 289 


Nelson,  C.  E.,  2nd  Lt 293 

Page,  K.  B.,  Pvt 305 

Pozzi,  William,  Cpl 320 

Rachek,  John,  1st  Lt 324 

Richardson,  C.  E.,  Pvt 332 

Robart,  R.  W.,  2nd  Lt  , . ; 335 

Rogers,  V.  E.,  2nd  Lt 339 

Rohan,  E.  A.,  Pvt 339 

Roy,  J.  W.,  Bglr 342 

Stone,  O.  L.,  Cpl 378 

Stowell,  E.  B.,  Cpl 379 

Sullivan,  E.  J.,  2nd  Lt 380 

Thomson,  J.  C.,  Pvt 390 

Tolken,  J.  W.,  2nd  Lt 392 

Upton,  T.  A.,  Cpl 396 

Welles,  Hallack,  Jr.,  1st  Lt. .  .411 


Burns,  J.  S.  D.,  2nd  Lt 80 

Hickey,  T.  J.,  Pvt 189 

James,  Benjamin,  1st  Set. . .  .207 


101ST  FIELD  ARTILLERY 

Jonhson,  C.  B.,  Jr.,  Sgt 211  I  Plummer,  C.  W.,  2nd  Lt 317 

Jolley,  Thomas,  Pvt 213     Torrey,  N.  L.,  Pvt 392 

MacNamee,  F.  A.,  Jr.,  1st  Lt.251  | 


Johnson,  H.  R.,  Pvt. 


102ND  FIELD  ARTILLERY 

.211  |  Jones,  G.  W.,  1st  Lt 214  |  Parent,  J.  C.,  Pvt. . 


..306 


Bourne,  R.  K.,  Cpl 65 

Broadhead,  J.  K.,  Sgt 72 


103RD  FIELD  ARTILLERY 

Gordon,  F.  P.,  Cpl .  .  . .  166  I  MacLeod,  N.  D.,  Maj 251 

Lyons,  W.  F.,  Pvt 250  |  Rancourt,  J.  I.,  1st  Lt 325 


101ST  ENGINEERS 

Beard,  Cornelius,  1st  Lt 49  |  Howe,  H.  R.,  1st  Lt 200  |  Walsh,  J.  G.,  Pvt 404 

101ST  MACHINE  GUN  BATTALION 

Hampson,  E.  R.,  Wgnr 177  |  Haskins,  C.  R.,  Wgnr 182  |  Ratenburg,  Herbert,  Sgt 326 


102ND  MACHINE  GUN  BATTALION 


Ballard,  F.  E.,  Pvt 42 

Batten,  H.  A.,  Cpl 

Bush,  H.  L.,  1st  Sgt 81 

Butler,  Richard,  Pvt 82 

Courtney,  Gerald,  1st  Sgt 107 


Gray,  C.  A.,  1st  Sgt 168 

Humbird,  J.  A.,  Capt 202 

Kite,  G.  J.,  Pvt 226 

Lund,  C.  S.,  Pvt 248 


Malone,  F.  P.,  Cpl 265 

Saurman,  H.  S.,  Pvt 347 

Toy,  C.  S.,  Pvt 393 

Wyatt,  E.  H.,  2nd  Lt 427 


103RD  MACHINE  GUN  BATTALION 


Bailey,  J.  M.,  Pvt 41 

Blake,  A.  D.,  Pvt 58 

Capwell,  A.  W.,  Pvt 86 


Cheney,  H.  A.,  Pvt 96 

Ramsdell,  Ralph,  Cpl 325 


Roberge,  Philip,  Pvt 335 

Vinall,  E.  R.,  Pvt 400 


101ST  FIELD  SIGNAL  BATTALION 


Brown,  W.  J.,  Cpl 76 

Courter,  J.  L.,  Cpl 107 


Kimball,  R.  E.,  Pvt 224 

Nickles,  E.  E.,  Sgt 295 


Stinson,  J.  K.,  Pvt . .            ...  377 
Walls,  O.  M.,  Pvt 403 


Hamilton,  R.  G.,  Maj .  .  . 
McArdle,  A.  H.,  Pvt 


101ST  SANITARY  TRAIN 

.176  I  Rousch,  J.  R.,  Pvt. . ,          . .  .341 
.252  I 


Siebert,  E.  T.,  Cpl. 


Boisrouvray,  A.  de  Comm.. 

(French) 118 

Howard,  J.  L.,  Lt.  Col 199 


MISCELLANEOUS 

Linton,  F.  M.,  1st  Lt 244 

Murphy,  J.  D.,  Lt.  Col 289 


Proctor,  H.  F.,  Pvt 322 

Runnells,  E.  P.,  Pvt 343 


507 


Divisional  Index — Continued 
27TH  DIVISION 


Atkins,  M.  L.,  1st  Lt 37 

Boykin,  S.  V.,  Sgt 66 

Burgh,  D.  T.,  Chap 79 

Byington,  R.  P.,  Pvt 83 

Caswell,  G.  D.,  Cpl 92 

Elkins,  S.  B.,  2ndLt 138 

Finn,  J.  J.,  Mech 146 

Florian,  P.  A.,  Jr.,  2nd  Lt 149 

Gaynier,  C.  E.,  Pvt 160 

Gould,  William.,  Mech 167 

Hall,  R.  L.,  2nd  Lt 175 

Hamilton,  J.  A.,  1st  Sgt 176 


105TH  INFANTRY 

Rowland,  S.  J.,  Pvt 200 

Ingram,  L.  H.,  Sgt 205 

Joubert,  J.  W.,  Sgt 216 

Kenny,  Thomas,  Sgt 222 

Kirk,  H.  S.,  Sgt 226 

Klinge,  Walter,  Pvt 227 

Lisa,  J.  R.,  1st  Lt 244 

Lynch,  H.  P.,  Cpl 249 

Maher,  D.  H.,  Cpl 265 

Matson,  L.  R.,  Sgt 272 

Murphy,  M.  S.,  Pvt 289 

Putman,  H.  P.,  Pvt 323 


Robertson,  Angus,  Sgt 336 

Robinton,  C.  H.,  Pvt 337 

Rodakis,  Nicholas,  Sgt 338 

Ross,  C.  G.  R.,  1st  Lt 340 

Ruane,  E.  T.,  1st  Sgt 342 

Sclafoni,  Anthony,  Pvt 351 

Tabor,  R.  E.,  Cpl 384 

Thomson,  E.  N.,  1st  Sgt.  .      .390 
Towne,  E.  W.,  Sgt.  .  .393 

Tucker,  R.  K.,  Chap 394 

Turner,  W.  B.,  1st  Lt., 

(M.  of  H.) 25 


Armstrong,  Thos.,  Sgt 36 

Blomgren,  E.  W.,  Pvt 60 

Bougie,  James,  Pvt 64 

Close,  H.  L.,  Cpl 100 


106TH  INFANTRY 

Hook,  A.  J.,  IstLt 197 

Ireland,  Rutherford,  Capt 206 

Jackson,  F.  J.,  1st  Lt 206 

Johnson,  C.  A.,  Pvt.  1st  Cl. .  .211 


Phillips,  E.  A.,  Pvt 314 

Scanlon,  H.  B.,  2nd  Lt 348 

Spencer,  E.  W.,  Sgt 372 

Webster,  W.  M.,  1st  Lt 409 


Adrean,  C.  H.,  1st  Sgt 30 

Adsit,  Henry,  Capt 30 

Affatato,  Epifanio,  Pvt 30 

Bean,  F.  A.,  Sgt 49 

Bingham,  J.  P.,  Cpl 56 

Brown,  F.  H.,  Jr.,  Sgt 74 

Brown,  R.  A.,  Pvt 74 

Byrns,  R.  A.,  1st  Lt 83 

Cargin,  G.  I.,  Pvt 87 

Cuddy,  G.  J.,  Pvt 112 

Cutler,  M.  D.,  Cpl 114 

Dausch,  William,  Sgt. .    116 

Dean,  T.  G.,  Jr.,  Cpl 118 

Dee,  F.  E.,  Sgt 119 

Douglass,  J.  U.,  Cpl 129 

Eggars,  A.  L.,  Sgt.,  (M.  of  H.) 

18,  137 

Emery,  Donald,  Pvt 139 

Garey,  Philip,  Sgt 158 

Garvin,  F.  W.,  Pvt 159 


107TH  INFANTRY 

Glendenning,  H.  L.,  Sgt 164 

Gow,  Kenneth,  2nd  Lt 167 

Greene,  Harold,  1st  Sgt 169 

Hagemeyer,  G.  K.,  Pvt 174 

Hall,  P.  M.,  IstLt 175 

Harlin,  H.  J.,  Pvt 180 

Hawkins,  W.  S.,  1st  Lt 184 

Henderson,  C.  R.,  Cpl 187 

Hull,  H.  G.,  Sgt 202 

Kenny,  F.  H.,  Jr.,  Pvt 222 

Kolonczyk,  Wasyl,  Pvt 228 

Kramer,  H.  G.,  Cpl 230 

Lacosse,  L.  J.,  Pvt 231 

Latham,  J.  C.,  Sgt.  (M.  of  H.) 

21 

Levine,  A.  J.,  Cpl 240 

McLaughlin,  E.  W.,  Mech. . .  .261 

Manard,  Alexander,  Cpl 266 

Melrose,  A.  R.,  Cpl 274 

Morrison,  H.  J.  V.,  Pvt 286 


O'Shea,  T.  E.,  Cpl.,  (M.  of  H.) 

23 

Page,  C.  C.,  Pvt 304 

Parke,  I.  S.,  Pvt 306 

Posser,  Frederick,  Cpl 319 

Power,  Llewellyn,  Cpl 319 

Rabb,  Irving,  Pvt 324 

Robins,  Joseph,  Sgt 337 

Rowe,  George,  Sgt 342 

Schwegler,  J.  W.,  Sgt 351 

Scott,  E.  W.,  1st  Sgt 351 

Sholette,  E.  M.,  Sgt 359 

Simpson,  T.  G.,  2nd  Lt 363 

Spickerman,  H.,  Cpl 372 

Stegar,  B.  A.,  Pvt 375 

Stewart,  A.  E.,  Pvt.... 
Stoll,  C.  T.,  Cpl. 


Westfall,  A.  C.,  Cpl... 
Wilkinson,  J.  H.,  Pvt.  . 


...376 
...378 
...413 
...418 


Beinlich,  H.  F.,  Cpl 51 

Bell,  W.  Z.,  Pvt 52 

Bentley,  R.  E.,  Cpl 53 

Bilitski,  J.  N.  F.,  Sgt 56 

Brown,  S.  A.,  Jr.,  2nd  Lt 75 

Case,  A.  B.,  Pvt 91 

Cellar,  C.  M.,  Cpl 94 

Clark,  J.  P.,  Cpl 98 

Coffey,  Luke,  Pvt 100 

Crandall,  D.  H.,  Pvt 109 

Cross,  James,  2nd  Lt Ill 

Davis,  F.  C.,  1st  Lt 117 

Dennis,  E.  A.,  2nd  Lt 121 

Duncan,  E.  A.,  1st  Sgt 134 

Forster,  H.  R.,  Cpl 151 


108TH  INFANTRY 

Gaffney,  Frank,  Pvt.  (M.  of  H.) 

19 

Heim,  C.  A.,  Sgt 186 

Herrick,  Lester,  Pvt 189 

King,  Delancy,  1st  Lt 224 

Krause,  W.  H.,  1st  Sgt 230 

Laford,  R.  E.,  Pvt 231 

Lautenslager,  E.  W.,  Pvt 235 

Miller,  H.  W.,  Sgt 278 

Moskowitz,  Daniel,  Pvt 287 

Nagowski,  Aloigy,  Cpl 291 

Norton,  Max,  Pvt 297 

Percy,  W.  J.,  Sgt 311 

Pierce,  E.  P.,  Pvt 315 

Randall,  S.  J.,  Pvt 326 

Reed,  R.  E.,  Pvt 328 


Roos,  J.  J.,  IstLt 339 

Sager,  G.  H.,  Cpl 345 

Sandburg,  C.  A.,  Capt 345 

Sheret,  J.  A.,  Sgt 357 

Silverberg,  Morris,  Pvt 361 

Smith,  M.  M.,  Sgt 368 

Stanton,  C.,  Jr.,  Cpl 374 

Synott,  Patrick,  Cpl 383 

Van  Dyne,  J.  A.,  Pvt 398 

Vida,  F.  J.,  1st  Sgt 399 

Vigilettre,  Michael,  Pvt 400 

Ward,  J.  C.,  Chap 405 

Ward,  M.  C.,  Pvt 406 

Ward,  W.  H.,  1st  Sgt 406 

Whitney,  L.  F.,  Cpl 416 

Williamson,  W.  H.,  Sgt 420 


Brink,  H.  M.,  Mech 71 

Dupree,  G.  A.,  Cpl 135 


104TH  FIELD  ARTILLERY 

Fox,  M.  S.,  Cpl 152 

Nette,  W.  B.,  Pvt 294 


Sullivan,  R.  B.,  Pvt 381 


105ra  FIELD  ARTILLERY 

Edwards,  G.  H.,  Pvt 137 

102ND  ENGINEERS 

Cavanaugh,  J.  A.,  Cpl 93 


508 


Divisional  Index — Continued 


104TH  MACHINE  GUN  BATTALION 

Kelly,  F.  A.,  Chap 220 

105TH  MACHINE  GUN  BATTALION 

Waalker,  R.,  Sgt.,  (M.  of  H.) 25 


102ND  FIELD  SIGNAL  BATTALION 


De  Rum,  H.  D.,  Cpl 

Lee,  R.  S.,  Sgt 


.  121  I  McCann,  K.  M.,  Cpl 253 

.237  I  Nealis,  J.  J.  Sgt 292 


Shugg,  W.  R.,  Pvt 359 

Thomas,  F.  B.,  Pvt.,  1st  Cl. .  .388 


28TH  DIVISION 
109TH  INFANTRY 


Aaronson  Juh'us,  Pvt  . 

.   27 

Ham,  S.  V.,  Col  175 

Meehan,  E.  J.,  Capt  
Patten,  J.  H.,  Cpl. 

...274 
308 

Austin,  F.  R.,  1st  Lt  

.   38 

Harris,  M.  F.,  2nd  Lt  181 
Holroyd,  Crossley,  Pvt  196 
Innos,  T  ,  Pvt                              205 

Bobb,  L.  C.,  Sgt  
Dogestino,  Anthony,  Pvt.  .  .  . 
Button,  H.  F.,  1st  Lt  
Fiechter,  Walter,  1st  Lt  
Griffin,  H.  Q.,  2nd  Lt  

.   61 
.126 
.135 
.145 
.109 

Rentfro,  C.  C.,  1st  Lt  
VanOstenbrugge,  H.  B.f 
2nd  Lt.  . 

...330 
398 

Lott,  J.  H.,  Cpl  247 

McGuire,  M.  J.,  Capt  259 
Mannion,  Maurice,  Sgt  267 

Williams,  Wilfred,  Pvt.  .  . 

.420 

Williams,  W.  C.,  Capt     . 

420 

Anderson,  T.  B.,  Maj  

.  34 

110TH  INFANTRY 

Jeffrey,  R.  E.,  Cpl  209 
Jones,  D   L  ,  Sgt                         214 

Martz,  A.  C  ,  Sgt 

270 

Belko  J  G  Pvt 

51 

Ogden  George  Cpl 

300 

Boyle,  J.  E.,  Capt  

.   66 
92 

Kennedy,  J.  J.,  Capt  222 
King,  H.  M.,  2nd  Lt  .    .           225 

Ratkovich,  Peter,  Pvt 

326 

Cassidy  E  B  ,  Sgt 

Reach,  H   B    Pvt 

327 

Dean,  J.  J.,  Sgt  

.118 
145 

Lightner,  Blake,  2nd  Lt  242 
Long,  F.  S.,  1st  Lt  246 
Lynch,  A.  B.,  Sgt  249 

Rowan,  C.  R.,  1st  Lt  

341 

Ferguson,  J  A.,  1st  Lt  

Stackpole,  E.  J.,  Jr.,  Capt 
Thompson,  J.  H.,  Lt.  Col. 
Tinsley,  W.  E.,  Pvt  

...373 
.  .  .389 
...392 

Fiorentino,  Anthony,  Pvt.  .  . 
Garcia,  Amadd,  Pvt  
Hacker  H  E  Pvt 

.146 
.157 
173 

McLain,  C.  L.,  Capt  260 
Martin,  Edward,  Lt.  Col  270 
Martinez,  Lauriane,  Pvt  270 

lllTH  INFANTRY 

Jordan,  E.  J.,  Cpl.  .              ...215 

Zobnowski,  Walter,  Pvt.  .  . 

Peacock,  R.  F.,  Cpl  
Prager,  Benjamin,  Sgt.  .  .  . 
Riley,  R.  R.,  Cpl... 

,..432 

...309 
...320 
334 

Hendler,  U.  C.,  Capt  

Anderson,  F.  E.,  Sgt  
Bailey  Thoa  Capt 

.187 

.   33 
41 

Kerr,  Roland,  Cpl  .                   222 

Benz,  C.  C.,  1st  Lt  
Cain,  R.  S.,  Capt  
Carnahan,  H.  F.,  Pvt  
Carson,  Lester,  Pvt  
Cavanaugh,  Thomas,  1st  Sgt. 
Conaty,  C.  C.,  Chap  
Dunlap  J  Cpl 

.   53 
.  84 
.  88 
.  89 
.  93 
.103 
134 

Leiter,  W.  H.,  Pvt  238 
Lynch,  E.  W.,  Capt  249 
Macbeth,  Edwin,  Sgt  250 

Rowbottom,  R.  C.,  Cpl.  .  . 
Saplio,  Sam,  Pvt  

...342 
.     346 

Maurer,  Philip,  Pvt              .     272 

Schad,  A  ,  1st  Sgt 

348 

Mestrovitch,  J.  I.,  Sgt. 
(M.  of  H.)  22 

Shane,  William,  Cpl  

.  .  .354 

Shenkel,  J.  H.,  1st  Lt  
Stevenson,  Alfred,  Sgt  
Taylor,  F.  E.,  Pvt  

...357 
.  .  .376 
.     384 

Moore,  J  D  ,  Cpl                       283 

Dunn,  J.  J.,  Pvt  
Eppiheimer,  E.  L.,  Sgt  
Fletcher  L  C  1st  Lt 

.134 
.140 

148 

Morris,  J.  P.,  Cpl  285 

Murphy,  A.  R.,  Pvt      .    .    .    .289 

Thompson,  J.  W.,  1st  Sgt. 
Winchester,  E.  E.,  Sgt  
Woomer,  E.  E.,  Sgt  
Wyke,  G.  Y  N  ,  1st  Lt 

...389 
...422 
.  .  .426 
428 

Newlin  E   L    Pvt                      294 

Gaddis,  Thomas,  1st  Sgt  
Gleason  J  V  ,  Cpl 

.156 
.164 
205 

Nixon,  W.  J.,  Pvt  296 
Ord,  R.  E.,  Sgt                            303 

Inks  C  L  Sgt 

Otto  Fred  Pvt                          303 

Zeito  D    Pvt 

431 

Douglas  O  R  Pvt 

129 

112-TH  INFANTRY 

Powell,  J.  T.,  Cpl  319 
Richardson,  C.  M.,  Sgt  332 
Shannon,  J.  A.,  Lt.  Col      355 

Skiff,  C  B    Pvt 

363 

Hankins,  S.  M.,  1st  Lt  
Jones,  C.  M.,  Sgt  
Naughton,  F.  X.,  Pvt  

.178 
.214 
.292 

101 

Summerton,  R.  H.,  Sgt.  .  . 
Turner,  B.  E.,  1st  Lt  

Stiff  nell,  L  ,  Pvt 

...381 
...395 

377 

107TH  FIELD  ARTILLERY 

Lewis,  M.  F.,  Cpl  241 
Norris  E  C  ,  Pvt                       296 

Cohen  F  J  Pvt 

Dayton,  A.  S.,  1st  Lt  
Grancey  De  M  Lt 

.118 
168 

Thompson  G   M    Pvt 

388 

Ryman,  H.  D.,  Capt  344 

109TH  FIELD  ARTILLERY 

Jones,  H.  L.,  Cpl...              ...215 

Waters,  T.,  2nd  Lt 

407 

Knauff,  R.  E.,  Pvt  

.227 

Miner,  Asher,  Col 

279 

Ankudovitch,  W.  D.,  Cpl.  .  . 
Fuller,  J.  M.,  Sgt  
Gitz.  Raloh.  Col  .  . 

.   35 
.155 
.164 

McGarry,  P.  L.,  Pvt  257 

Patterson,  E.  H.,  Cpl  

...308 

Mader.  T.  O..  1st  Set...        ..264 

509 


Divisional  Index — Continued 
103RD  ENGINEERS 

Dieter,  Arthur,  Pvt 123 


Lawrence,  H.  S.,  Sgt. 


108TH  MACHINE  GUN  BATTALION 

.  .235  |  Vail,  R.  M.,  Maj 397  \  Verdier,  William,  Pvt. 


Biemeller,  O.  P.,  Wgnr. 
Brown,  J.  R.,  Pvt 


103RD  SANITARY  TRAIN 

55  I  Kuhlman,  A.  H.,  Pvt 231 

74  I  McGinnis,  G.  E.,  Capt 257 


Roach,  H.  E.,  Wgnr. 


.335 


Billis,  Gust.,  Sgt 56 

Burks,  J.  B.,  2nd  Lt 80 

Davis,  Herman,  Pvt 117 

Golden,  W.  T.,  Pvt 165 

Grulkey,  F.  F.,  Pvt 171 

Klinger,  W.  W.,  Sgt 227 

Landes,  W.  S.,  1st  Lt 233 


29TH  DIVISION 
113TH  INFANTRY 

Lewis,  H.  A.,  Sgt 241 

MacFarland,  James  A.,  1st  Lt.251 

McLaughlin,  E.  J.,  1st  Lt 260 

Marsh,  A.  D.,  Capt 269 

Miner,  Donald,  Maj 280 

Newhall,  S.  K.,  Pvt 294 

Sexton,  F.  H.,  2nd  Lt 354 


Stuart,  George,  Cpl.  .  . 
Terrill,  E.  O.,  Cpl. ... 
Trestrail,  F.  J.,  1st  Lt. 
VanHart,  John,  Sgt.  .  . 
White,  R.  J.,  IstLt.. 
Zych,  J.,  Pvt 


....380 

386 

....393 
....398 

415 

. . .432 


Bailey,  R.  M.,  2nd  Lt 41 

Bateman,  H.  E.,  1st  Lt 47 

Collins,  I.  Q.,  Pvt 102 

Crow,  J.  H.,  Pvt Ill 

Doremus,  H.  B.,  Capt 128 

Elmes,  C.  H.,  2nd  Lt 139 

Giger,  G.  J.,  1st  Lt 162 


114TH  INFANTRY 

Heinzmann,  G.  P.,  1st  Lt 186 

Keating,  W.  J.,  Capt 219 

Kempton,  R.  D.,  Pvt 221 

Kerr,  A.  A.,  Pvt 222 

Lyons,  D.  M.,  2nd  Lt 250 

Minnigerode,  F.  L.,  Lt.  Col. .  .280 
Mulligan,  J.  J.,  Pvt 288 


Patercity,  Adam,  Bglr 308 

Running,  T.  A.,  2nd  Lt 343 

Schide,  C.  C.,  2nd  Lt 349 

Schmelz,  Frederick,  Cook 349 

Wasilewski,  Joseph,  Pvt 407 

Wessel,  L.  H.  F.,  Pvt 412 


Ayers,  J.,  Cpl 

Banahan,  R.  F.,  Sgt 43 

Biser,  J.  L.,  Pvt 57 

Bolton,  A.  E.,  Capt 62 

Boyle,  J.  B.,  1st  Lt 66 

Brown,  J.  D.,  Sgt 75 

Byrne,  J.  J.,  Pvt 83 

Carter,  H.  C.,  Pvt 90 

Clark,  H.  C.,  Sgt 98 

Coleman,  R.  M.,  Pvt 101 

Costin,  H.  G.,  Pvt. 

(M.  of  H.) 18,  106 

De  Berardinis,  Pietro,  Pvt. . .  .118 

Dunsing,  C.  L.  A.,  Cpl 135 

Ecker,  F.  W.,  1st  Lt 136 

Ferguson,  J.  H.,  Cpl 145 

Ferry,  Bradford,  Pvt 145 

Fleischman,  F.  F.,  Pvt 148 


Allamong,  I.  F.,  Cpl 31 

Allen,  J.  E.,  Cpl 32 

Alley,  A.  H.,  Sgt 32 

Barksdale,  A.  D.,  Capt 44 

Blackham,  H.  R.,  2nd  Lt 58 

Byrd,  W.  E.,  Bglr 83 

Chamberlain,  I.  J.,  Pvt 94 

Conrad,  R.  Y.,  Capt 104 

Cooper,  E.  B.,  Pvt 106 

Crockett,  E.  L.,  Sgt 110 

Cunningham,  F.  L.,  1st  Lt.  .  .113 

Curtis,  B.  B.,  Cpl 113 

Daniels,  C.  E.,  Pvt 115 

Davis,  W.  C.,  1st  Sgt 118 


115TH  INFANTRY 

Hoppe,  J.  E.,  Sgt 197 

Horseman,  Carl,  Sgt 198 

Hunter,  R.  L.,  Sgt 203 

Insley,  H.  B.,  Pvt 205 

Jobes,  L.  J.,  IstLt 210 

Jones,  Leroy,  Pvt 215 

Landstreet,  R.  S.,  1st  Lt 233 

McGainey,  H.  P.,  Sgt 257 

Madsen,  H.  E.,  Sgt 264 

Mannion,  J.  F.,  Sgt 267 

Morrow,  H.  H.,  Pvt 286 

Murphy,  W.  M.,  Pvt 290 

Rafalsky,  Nizel,  Sgt 324 

Regan,  Patrick,  2nd  Lt. 

(M.  of  H.) 23 

Renshaw,  Leonard,  Cpl 330 

Rice,  W.  M.,  Cpl 331 


116TH  INFANTRY 

Dunn,  James,  Pvt 134 

Glass,  H.  B.,  Cpl 164 

Godfrey,  J.  E.,  Sgt 165 

Gorman,  C.  A.,   Sgt 107 

Grave,  H.  H.,  Capt 168 

Gregory,  E.  D.,  Sgt. 

(M.  of  H.) 19 

Hatch,  B.  T.,  Jr.,  Sgt 183 

Hughes,  W.  E.,  Pvt 201 

Hulett,  Forrest,  Pvt 202 

Ingram,  I.  F.,  Cpl 205 

Johnson,  B.  W.,  Pvt 211 

LaBuhn,  E.  C.,  2nd  Lt 231 

Loyd,  S.  A.,  Sgt 248 


Rosenfeld,  Merrill,  1st  Lt 340 

Saunders,  E.  F.,  Pvt 347 

Saxon,  J.  W.,  Sgt 347 

Smith,  H.  D.,  Cpl 366 

Smith,  P.  F.,  Pvt 368 

Smith,  R.  C.,  Mech 368 

Smith,  Thomas,  Pvt 369 

Sprague,  Chandler,  1st  Lt 373 

Stewart,  W.  C.,  Pvt 377 

Streb,  T.  F.,  Pvt 380 

Tennyson,  J.  E.,  Cpl 386 

VanGunday,  Ben,  Pvt 398 

Walters,  John,  Pvt 405 

Webb,  H.  L.,  1st  Lt 409 

West,  J.  E.,  Sgt 412 

White,  E.  R.,  Sgt 414 

Youngbar,  A.  F.,  Pvt 430 


Marsh,  J.  C.,  Pvt 269 

Maxie,  E.,  Cpl 272 

Menefee,  M.  J.,  1st  Lt .274 

Mezoff,  J.  J.,  Cpl 276 

Monohan,  F.  J.,  Pvt 286 

Nye,  W.  W.,  IstLt 298 

Opie,  H.  L.,  Maj 302 

Reid,  J.  W.,  Cpl 329 

Rowan,  H.  P.,  Cpl 342 

Sibold,  G.  G.,  Sgt 360 

Stone,  A.  H.,  1st  Lt 378 

Techel,  E.  W.,  Pvt 385 

Yeager,  C.  L.,  Pvt 429 

Zirkle,  J.  M.,  Pvt 431 


Brown,  C.  E.,  Pvt. 


HOTH  MACHINE  GUN  BATTALION 

.  73  |  Ruhl,  G.  E.,  Pvt 343  |  Walsh,  R.  J.,  Cpl 404 

510 


Divisional  Index — Continued 


lllTH  MACHINE  GUN  BATTALION 


Butcher,  G.  S.,  Capt 82 

Cassidy,  J.  J.,  Pvt 92 

Cline,  J.  F.,  Bglr 100 

Evans,  Plummer,  Pvt 142 


Harssell,  G.  J.,  Pvt 


.181 


Kanaley,  Joseph,  Pvt 217 

Monahan,  P.  T.,  Pvt 282 


Nicol,  W.  O.,  Sgt 295 

Powell,  G.  W.,  Sgt 319 


Tavano,  A.  J.,  Sgt 


112TH  MACHINE  GUN  BATTALION 

Diener,  Louis,  Capt. .  .  .123  I  Whitney,  R.  L.,  Pvt 416  I  Woodville,  J.  P.,  Pvt.  .        . .  .425 

Miller,  J.  R.,  Pvt 278  1 

104TH  FIELD  SIGNAL  BATTALION 

Dorsey,  J.  W.,  Jr.,  Pvt ,  128 


Kyle,  E.  C.,  Pvt. 


104TH  SANITARY  TRAIN 

.231  |  McGuirk,  Harry,  Cpl  ........  258  |  Simmers,  Leroy,  Pvt 


361 


Anderson,  Leonard,  Cpl 33 

Archer,  J.  D.,  Pvt 35 

Bailey,  E.  O.,  Cpl 40 

Bane,  T.  P.,  Cpl. 43 

Barnett,  C.  E.,  Pvt 45 

Blair,  G.  A.,  Capt 58 

Bowman,  S.  E.,  Pvt 65 

Boyd,  R.  H.,  2nd  Lt 66 

Brinkley,  A.  W.,  Capt 71 

Brown,  B.  W.,  Sgt 73 

Cable,  R.  B.,  1st  Sgt 83 

Cagle,  T.  G.,  Pvt 83 

Callen,  N.  E.,  Maj 85 

Cannon,  C.  F.,  Sgt 86 

Cardwell,  H.  W.,  Cpl 87 

Carlson,  W.  C.,  2nd  Lt 88 

Carr,  J.  M.,  Sgt 88 

Cinamon,  Archie,  Pvt 97 

Coram,  C.  A.,  Pvt 106 

Costner,  Oley,  Pvt 107 

Cross,  Willie,  Pvt Ill 

Davis,  L.  F.,  Sgt 117 

Deeringer,  H.,  Pvt 119 

Diggs,  B.  W.,  Pvt.  1st  Cl 124 

Doty,  M.,  Cpl 128 

Dozier,  Cannon,  Pvt 130 

Dudderar,  M.  B.,  Sgt 132 


30TH  DIVISION 
117-TH  INFANTRY 

Duncan,  B.  E.,  Pvt.  1st  Cl. .  .133 

Eckel,  W.  H.,  2nd  Lt 136 

Ellis,  N.  W.,  1st  Lt 138 

Folsom,  L.  H.,  1st  Lt 150 

Fritz,  L.  B.,  Pvt 154 

Goodwin,  R.  H.,  Sgt 166 

Hatcher,  S.  H.,  Pvt 183 

Hill,  F.  Y.,  IstLt 191 

Hilliard,  G.  C.,  Sgt 192 

Home,  W.  T.,  Pvt 198 

Igou,  Paul,  Sgt 205 

Jones,  J.  T.,  Cpl 215 

Jordan,  J.  O.,  Pvt 216 

Karnes,  J.  E.,  Sgt. 

(M.  of  H.) 20,218 

Ketchem,  Harold,  Pvt 223 

Leach,  J.  W.,  1st  Lt 236 

Lee,  Carl,  Pvt 237 

Lillard,  D.  W.,  Capt 242 

Lindsten,  Albin,  Pvt 243 

Lunsford,  B.  B.,  Cpl 249 

McDade,  W.  J.,  Sgt 255 

McNaughton,  H.  D.,  Capt.  .  .262 

Mingle,  C.  L.,  Pvt 280 

Moody,  Rolf,  Capt 282 

Morison,  J.  H.  S.,  1st  Lt 285 

Murrian,  J.  H.,  1st  Lt 290 


Neese,  H.  L.,  Pvt 292 

Packett,  J.  W.,  Cpl 304 

Padgett,  A.  J.,  Sgt 304 

Plemmons,  R.  L.,  Cpl 316 

Pruitt,  P.  S.,  Pvt 322 

Richards,  T.  R.,  Bglr 332 

Shannon,  F.  B.,  Sgt 355 

Sharp,  R.  E.,  2nd  Lt 355 

Smith,  Charlie,  Pvt 365 

Spears,  G.  W.,  Cpl 372 

Strange,  G.  F.,  Pvt 379 

Study,  M.  F.,  Pvt.  1st  Cl 380 

Talley,  E.  R.,  Sgt.  (M.  of  H.).  24 

Taylor,  W.  C.,  Sgt 385 

Tillery,  J.  M.,  Sgt 391 

Turner,  O.  E.,  Pvt 395 

Walker,  H.  J.,  Pvt 402 

Ward,  C.  J.,  Pvt.  (M.  of  H.) . .  25 

Weaver,  J.  F.,  Pvt 408 

Weems,  J.  F.,  Pvt 410 

West,  H.  A.,  Pvt.  1st  Cl 412 

Wilson,  J.  T.,  Pvt 422 

Wischmeier,  O.  T.,  Pvt 423 

Woodard,  W.  L.,  Pvt 425 

Wright,  C.  S.,  Cpl 427 

Wright,  J.  D.,  Cpl 427 


Batson,  G.  W.,  Cpl 

Boone,  L.  W.,  Pvt 63 

Bradley,  Roe,  Pvt 67 

Bryant,  H.  E.,  Pvt 76 

Bryson,  J.  J.,  1st  Sgt 76 

Burroughs,  F.  A.,  Sgt 81 

Bushing,  G.  A.,  Pvt 81 

Carter,  J.  C.,  Pvt 90 

Caulder,  L.  E.,  Cpl 93 

Cranford,  A.  L.,  Pvt 109 

Dozier,  J.  C.,  1st  Lt. 

(M.  of  H.) 18,  130 

Faison,  J.  K.,  Pvt 142 

Fore,  J.  E.,  Sgt 150 

Fore,  S.  W.,  Sgt 151 

Foster,  G.  E.,  Sgt.  (M.  of  H.).  19 
Funderburk,  M.  M.,  Mech.  .  .155 

Gardner,  J.  H.,  Sgt 158 

Gaskins,  F.  O.,  Cpl 159 

Gordon,  M.  A.,  Sgt 166 

Green,  E.  B.,  Pvt 169 

Hall,  T.  L.,  Sgt.  (M.  of  H.).. .   19 
Hardin,  M.  N.,  Pvt 179 


118TH  INFANTRY 

Hartley,  P.  L.,  Pvt 181 

Heriot,  J.  D.,  Cpl., 

(M.  of  H.) 20,  188 

Hilton,  R.  H.,  Sgt. 

(M.  of  H.) 20,  192 

Hughes,  W.  J.,  Pvt 202 

Hunt,  H.  B.,  Pvt 202 

Jones,  C.  O.,  Pvt 

Jones,  W.  F.,  Pvt 215 

Kohlwyck,  O.  C.,  Pvt 228 

Lawler,  J.  W.,  1st  Lt 235 

Ligon,  L.  L.,  Capt 242 

McDonald,  R.  M.,  Sgt 256 

McDowell,  E.  O.,  Pvt 257 

McKinney,  L.  L.,  Pvt 260 

McManaway,  H.  B.,  Cpi 261 

Miller,  Philip,  Pvt 278 

Mooreland,  T.  A.,  Pvt 284 

Morgan,  Ernest,  Pvt 284 

Nims,  W.  H.,  1st  Sgt 295 

Peaden,  A.  J.,  Pvt 310 

Phillips,  R.  R.,  Pvt 314 

Prause,  C.  W.  T.,  2nd  Lt 320 

511 


Rinehart,  E.  T.,  Cpl 334 

Schwing,  J.  A.,  1st  Lt 351 

Sellers,  W.  E.,  Sgt 353 

Shankle,  Vance,  Cpl 355 

Sims,  G.  D.,  Pvt 363 

Sinclair,  P.  L.,  Cpl 363 

Smith,  A.  W.,  Pvt 365 

Smith,  C.  W.,  Pvt 365 

Smith,  L.  W.,  Sgt 367 

Strickland,  C.  M.,  Cpl 379 

Terrell,  H.  P.,  Cpl 386 

Thomas,  R.  C.,  Cpl 388 

Thornburg,  Z.  B.,  1st  Lt 390 

Turbeville,  W.  J.,  Pvt 395 

Turner,  J.  W.,  Sgt 395 

VanHoy,  J.  L.,  Pvt 398 

Verbeke,  Remi,  Pvt 399 

Villepigue,  J.  C.,  Cpl 

(M.  of  H.) 25,400 

Ward,  G.  B.,  Sgt ...405 

Weeks,  Z.  Y.,  Cpl 410 

Wilson,  R.  M.,  Pvt 421 

Wood,  W.  E.,  Pvt 425 


Divisional  Index — Continued 


Adkinson,  J.  B.,  Sgt. 

(M.  of  H.) 17 

Bain,  Edgar,  Capt 41 

Barbour,  W.  C.,  Pvt 43 

Beatty,  Leslie,  Pvt 50 

Beckwith,  Bryan,  2nd  Lt 50 

Blackwell,  R.  L.,  Pvt. 

(M.  of  H.) 18 

Bremer,  H.  F.,  Sgt 69 

Buck,  Robert,  Pvt 77 

Butler,  E.  L.,  Cpl 82 

Byrd,  D.  B.,  1st  Lt 83 

Carlisle,  T.  W.,  Sgt 87 

Carter,  B.  A.,  Pvt 89 

Carver,  John,  Cpl 91 

Cooper,  W.  N.,  Pvt 106 

Daniels,  W.  H.,  Pvt 115 

Davis,  Dunk,  1st  Sgt 116 

Engle,  J.  C.,  Sgt 140 

Forbes,  B.  T.,  Cpl 150 

Forehand,  W.  S.,  Sgt 151 

Foster,  W.  L.,  Pvt... 151 

French,  Henry,  Pvt 154 

Gasparatto,  Tony,  Pvt 159 

Glassbrenner,  F.  L.,  Pvt.  .  .  .164 

Gold,  T.  B.,  IstLt 165 

Graham,  E.  L.,  Capt 168 

Guyer,  T.  L.,  Pvt 173 


Berryhill,  J.  W.,  Pvt 55 

Blanchard,  Edgar,  Pvt 59 

Bridgers,  A.  O.,  Pvt 71 

Brookshire,  W.  D.,  Pvt 73 

Brown,  D.  S.,  Sgt 73 

Byrum,  J.  C.,  1st  Sgt 83 

Capps,  E.  A.,  Pvt 86 

Clark,  W.  L.,  Pvt 99 

Cook,  R.  P.,  Sgt 105 

Cox,  E.L.,  Pvt 108 

Craven,  H.  C.,  Pvt 109 

Crofts,  J.  A.,  Pvt 110 

Dixon,  B.  F.,  Capt 125 

Draughon,  E.  S.  W.,  Pvt 130 

Dudzinsky,  Francisak,  Pvt.  .  .132 

Ellington,  J.  M.,  1st  Lt 138 

Fogo,  E.  T.,  1st  Lt 149 

Fowler,  L.  K.,  Pvt 152 

Gill,  J.  H.,  Sgt 162 

Griffith,  L.  C.,  Pvt 170 

Hamilton,  J.  W.,  1st  Lt 176 

Harris,  G.  W.,  Sgt 181 

Hester,  H.  S.,  1st  Lt 189 


119TH  INFANTRY 

Hagan,  L.  J.,  Pvt.  .,  ..174 

Hall,  H.  H.,  Pvt 175 

Hand,  Leo,  Pvt 177 

Hart,  S.  C.,  Pvt 181 

Hawkins,  P.  G.,  Sgt 184 

Hillig,  Harry,  Pvt 192 

Hobbs,  A.  T.,  1st  Lt 193 

Hooper,  M.  C.,  Cpl 197 

Johnson,  Henry,  Pvt 212 

Jordan,  Charles.  Pvt 215 

Kelley,  H.  G.,  Pvt 220 

Kennedy,  R.  R.,  Pvt 222 

Koon,  E.  S.,  2nd  Lt 229 

Lamb,  R.  J.,  Maj 232 

Lemert,  Milo,  1st  Sgt.,  (M.  of 

H.) 21 

Lewis,  R.  E.,  Cpl 241 

Link,  O.  R.,  Cook 244 

McDonald,  Robert,  Pvt 256 

McLain,  A.  M.,  Pvt 260 

Mabe,  J.  D.,  Pvt 263 

Martin,  H.  B.,  Cpl 270 

Mianovich,  S.,  Cpl 276 

Miller,  G.  F.,  Sgt.  .  ...278 

Miller,  Hobart,  Pvt 278 

Mitchell,  J.  A.,  1st  Lt 280 

Mobley,  C.  R.,  Sgt 281 

120TH  INFANTRY 

Higson,  Willie,  Cpl.  . .  .  .  191 

Hudnall,  J.  W.,  Sgt 201 

Hyman,  Ernest,  Pvt 204 

Irrgang,  Andrew,  Cpl 206 

Johnston,  L.  E.,  Cpl 213 

Korn,  W.  S.,  Sgt 229 

Lake,  James,  Pvt 232 

Lamm,  Johnnie,  Pvt 233 

Lankford,  J.  A.,  Pvt 234 

Lawhorne,  D.  H.,  Pvt 235 

Lawson,  Bradley,  Pvt 236 

Lovelace,  D.  H.,  Pvt 247 

Lunsford,  Jesse,  Cpl 249 

Lyerly,  W.  B.,  Pvt 249 

McCoy,  Pete,  Pvt 255 

McKiddy,  Zona,  Pvt 260 

Mays,  H.  L.,  Sgt 273 

Mayes,  J.  B.,  Jr.,  Capt 273 

Parker,  W.  J.,  Sgt 307 

Pendell,  Elmer,  1st  Lt 311 

Pope,  Ollie,  Pvt 318 

Powell,  W.  H.,Sgt 319 

Randall,  M.  A.,  Sgt 325 


Mullins,  Sam,  Pvt 288 

Narveson,  P.  O.,  Sgt 291 

Newton,  I.  M.,  Cpl 294 

Perry,  S.  E.,  Cpl 311 

Porter,  C.  R.,  Pvt 318 

Pruitt,  F.  C.,  Sgt 322 

Ray,  J.  E.,  Capt 326 

Rives,  J.  S.,  Pvt 333 

Roberts,  S.  K.,  Pvt 336 

Rose,  D.  F.,  Pvt 340 

Sanderfer,  P.  C.,  Sgt 346 

Schroedel,  J.  C.,  Pvt 349 

Schwer,  H.  G.,  Pvt 351 

Smith,  B.  B.,  Pvt 365 

Socha,  R.,  Pvt 370 

Thompson,  J.  W.,  Cpl 389 

Thurman,  L.  T.,  S<g-t 390 

Turrentine,  H.  S.,  Pvt 396 

Twiford,  Elwood,  Pvt 396 

Varner,  A.  H.,  Pvt 398 

Vaughn,  J.  H.,  Sgt 398 

Wallace,  F.  E.,  Pvt 403 

Ward,  G.  B.,  Pvt 405 

Wells,  J.  T.,  Sgt 411 

West,  Brodie,  Cpl 412 

White,  Lyman,  Sgt 414 

Yopp,  S.  F.,  Jr.,  Sgt 429 


Rascoe,  R.  R.,  Sgt.  .          ...  .326 

Riddie,  Archie,  Pvt 333 

Riggle,  George,  Pvt 334 

Robertson,  J.  N.,  1st  Sgt 336 

Robinson,  Oliver,  Sgt 337 

Salik,  Alexander,  Sgt .  .  ,       ...  345 

Seibel,  H.  S.,  Pvt 352 

Shelton,  Clyde,  Sgt 357 

Shively,  H.  H.,  Pvt 358 

Short,  G.  D.,  Pvt 359 

Smith,  D.,  Pvt 366 

Stanfield,  Lawrence,  Color 

Sgt 374 

Stephenson,  Carl  ton,  Cpl 376 

Strobel,  H.  A.,  Pvt 379 

Teachey,  R.  M.,  Pvt 385 

Thompson,  C.  W.,  Sgt 388 

Wallace,  W.  M.,  Pvt 403 

Wiles,  G.  L.,  Pvt 417 

Williams,  J.  R.,  Pvt 419 

William,  J.  F.,  Jr.,  1st  Lt 419 

Williams,  Ray,  Bugler 419 

Zax,  H.  E.,  Cpl 430 


105-TH  ENGINEERS 

Champion,  Herbert,  Pvt 94  I  McKay,  Albert,  Cpl 259 

Hinson,  G.  R.,  Sgt 192  '  ~ '      " 

Holland,  J.  W.,  Sgt.  1st  Cl.  .  .195 


192     Rust,  A.  L.,  Master  Engi 344 


Stevenson,  C.  F.,  Cpl 376 

Wilson,  Shug,  Pvt 421 


113TH  MACHINE  GUN  BATTALION 

Bunyard,  C.  H.,  Cpl 78  |  Brookshire,  A.  B.,  Sgt 72  |  Ridley,  J.  A.,  1st  Lt 333 

114TH  MACHINE  GUN  BATTALION 

Peterson,  R.  W.,  Pvt 312 


Davis,  B.  G.,  Pvt.  , 
Devane,  D.  J.,  Sgt. 


Baker,  McLaurin,  Sgt. 

Cotten,  O.  L.,  Cpl 

Cox,  O.  C.,  Sgt.  1st  Cl. 
Garner,  C.  H.,  Pvt.  . . . 


115TH  MACHINE  GUN  BATTALION 

.116  I  Hubbard,  H.  G.,  Sgt 200  I  Sneeden,  S.  V.,  Pvt J 

.  122  I  Loring,  D.  W.,  Lt 247  | 

105TH  FIELD  SIGNAL  BATTALION 


42 
107 
108 
158 


Harbin,  E.  R.,  Pvt 179 

Hardison,  D.,  Pvt 179 

Hudson,  H.  A.,  Sgt.  1st  Cl.  .  .201 


Mottern,  V.  C.,  Sgt.  1st  Cl.  .  .287 

Piercy,  R.  S.,  Pvt 315 

Thompson,  G.  R.,  1st  Lt 389 


512 


Divisional  Index — Continued 
32ND  DIVISION 


Adelspberger,  Earl,  Sgt 29 

Anderson,  R.  C.,  Pvt 34 

Andrykowski,  Victor,  Pvt 34 

Armijo,  M.  B.,  Pvt 36 

Barlow,  F.  A.,  1st  Lt 44 

Bell,  W.  B.,  Cpl 52 

Belongea,  W.  A.,  Cpl 52 

Berkompas,  Olius,  Bglr 54 

Brennan,  E.  W.,  Cpl 69 

Brittain,  W.  S.,  2nd  Lt 71 

Brown,  W.  B.,  Pvt 75 

Bullian,  George,  Pvt 78 

Burleigh,  Nelson,  Pvt 80 

Bush,  Alden,  Cpl 81 

Castura,  Michael,  Sgt 92 

Chandler,  Isaac,  Cpl 95 

Chellis,  W.  L.,  Sgt 96 

Clay,  Fred,  Cpl 99 

Connelly,  M.  F.,  Pvt 104 

Connette,  Fred,  Pvt 104 

Crabbe,  G.  S.,  Capt 108 

Crites,  Herman,  1st  Lt 110 

Decaire,  George,  Bglr 119 

Devereaux,  H.  J.,  Pvt 122 

Dressell,  E.  C.,  Pvt 131 

Emerson,  H.  B.,  Cpl 139 

Finley,  A.  J.,  Cpl 146 

Foley,  Harry,  Pvt 149 

Follis,  Charles,  Capt 149 

Gariepy,  T.  T.,  Cpl 125 

Goodman,  Lionel,  Pvt 166 


125ra  INFANTRY 

Griswold,  A.  H.,  1st  Sgt 171 

Hammond,  C.  A.,  1st  Lt 177 

Hawks,  Emery,  Sgt 184 

Heiniken,  John,  Pvt 186 

Helmore,  J.  F.,  Pvt 187 

Henry,  Raymond,  Cpl 188 

Heritier,  Arthur,  Pvt 188 

Holmes,  F.  B.,  Pvt 196 

Holzgrebe,  William,  Pvt 196 

Isaacs,  Joseph,  Pvt 206 

Jarvis,  E.  I.,  Mech 208 

Jennings,  E.  A.,  1st  Lt 209 

Kaminski,  Mike,  Pvt 217 

Reiser,  H.  M.,  1st  Lt 219 

Lewis,  Frank,  Pvt 240 

MacClemmons,  F.  W.,  Pvt. .  .250 

MacFarling,  George,  Pvt 251 

McDonald,  James,  1st  Sgt 256 

Madden,  J.  A.,  Pvt 264 

Mark,  R.  C.,  Pvt 268 

Masson,  J.  W.,  Pvt 271 

Meade,  Frierson,  Jr.,  Capt.  .  .273 

Mecom,  John,  Pvt 273 

Michalka,  G.  A.,  Cpl 277 

Morrison,  L.  N.,  Pvt 286 

Motley,  R.  E.,  1st  Lt 287 

Moyse,  Herman,  1st  Lt 288 

Munroe,  W.  A.,  Sgt 289 

Ollrich,  H.  J.,  Pvt 301 

Ortiz,  C.,  Pvt 303 

Payson,  C.  F.,  Sgt 309 


Phillips,  Dewey,  Pvt 314 

Purdon,  T.  M.,  Cpl 323 

Rediker,  P.  W.,  Cpl 327 

Reese,  William,  Pvt 328 

Ritzert,  C.  A.,  Pvt 335 

St.  James,  Leonard,  Pvt 345 

Schultheis,  B.  A.,  Pvt 350 

Seeler,  Wilfred,  Pvt 353 

Skrypeck,  Andy,  Pvt 364 

Smith,  Clarence,  Cpl 365 

Smith,  Ivan,  Sgt 367 

Snowden,  Samuel,  Sgt 369 

Somes,  R.  V.,  Sgt 370 

Stein,  F.  C.,  Cpl 375 

Stevens,  Levi,  1st  Lt 376 

Stevens,  Matt,  Cpl 377 

Stuart,  A.  J.,  Cpl 380 

Swan,  T.  E.,  Chap 382 

Teichler,  John,  Sgt 385 

Thrall,  Harry,  Pvt .  .  ...  390 

Underwood,  D.  H.,  Pvt 396 

Vibbert,  E.  T.,  Pvt 399 

Weine,  W.  F.,  1st  Lt 410 

Wheat,  H.  R.,  1st  Lt 413 

Williams,  C.  M.,  Capt 418 

Williams,  P.  J.,  Jr.,  Pvt 419 

Wilson,  G.  M.,  Maj 421 

Wilson,  H.  P.,  Pvt 421 

Wilson,  Merritt,  1st  Lt 421 

Young,  G.  L.,  Sgt 429 


Aamot,  Arthur,  Sgt 27 

Banks,  Carl,  Sgt 43 

Beattie,  M.  N.  B.,  Pvt 49 

Beck,  C.  L.,  Pvt 50 

Cathcart,  J.  O.,  Maj 93 

Crum,  L.  J.,  1st  Lt 112 

Cunningham,  C.  E.,  Sgt 113 

Dawson,  H.  A.,  Sgt 115 

Dye,  H.  E.,  Cpl 135 

Edsall,  W.  A.,  Pvt 137 

Ferguson,  Dougald,  Sgt 144 

Fowle,  J.  G.,  Sgt 152 

Hopkins,  G.  A.,  Sgt 197 


126TH  INFANTRY 

Hurst,  W.  E.,  Pvt 204 

Kain,  R.  R.,  Sgt 217 

King,  H.  J.,  Lt.  .  ...224 

Kline,  R.  J.,  Sgt 227 

Krzykwa,  A.  S.,  Pvt 231 

Kunzie,  H.  E.,  Cpl 231 

Lininger,  William,  Sgt 244 

Luzenski,  William,  Sgt 249 

Mansfield,  Harry,  Sgt 267 

Marek,  F.  S.,  Cpl 268 

Neitzel,  A.  R.,  Pvt 293 

Raymond,  F.  K.,  Cpl 327 

Rundquist,  O.  A.,  Sgt 343 


Sack,  William,  1st  Sgt 345 

Shipman,  S.  V.,  Cpl 358 

Shirley,  L.,  1st  Lt 358 

Shore,  Laurel,  Cpl 359 

Smith,  Nicholas,  Sgt 368 

Swift,  Harry,  Pvt 383 

Thompson,  Orrie,  Sgt 389 

Tindafi,  P.,  1st  Lt 391 

Waite,  H.  E.,  Pvt 401 

Wescott,  I.  L.,  Sgt 412 

Wilson,  J.  M.,  2nd  Lt 421 

Zavitz,  A.  M.,  Sgt 430 

Zeldam,  J.  J.,  Pvt 431 


Austin,  Edwin,  Pvt 38 

Blomberg,  H.  S.,  1st  Lt 60 

Bonack,  P.  J.,  Sgt 63 

Buckendahl,  Emil,  Pvt 77 

Chayie,  J.  A.,  Pvt 95 

Curti,  Mike,  Pvt 113 

Dewitz,  Helmuth,  Pvt 122 

Dickop,  R.  C.,  1st  Lt 123 

Glomski,  Frank,  Sgt 164 

Hix,  J.  C.,  Pvt 193 

Holmes,  Charles,  Pvt 195 

Johnson,  M.  B.,  Cpl 212 

Johnson,  Paul,  Pvt 212 


Anthony,  Clem,  Pvt 35 

Austermann,  R.  W.,  2nd  Lt. . .  38 

Bell,  F.  J.,  Pvt 52 

Bischoff,  C.  E.,  1st  Lt 57 

Blossom,  Lynn,  Pvt 60 

Blumenthal,  Alabel,  Pvt 60 

Burton,  E.  A.,  1st  Lt 81 

Carlson,  Emil,  Pvt 87 

Curnow,  E.  M.,  Cpl 113 

Curtis,  R.  A.,  let  Sgt 114 


127TH  INFANTRY 

Johnson,  Richard,  Sgt.  .,     ...212 

Kielpinski,  V.  P.,  Sgt 223 

Kochanik,  J.,  Cpl 228 

Lake,  C.  W.,  Cpl 232 

Lloyd,  Wilfred,  Pvt 245 

McSorley,  James,  Sgt 263 

Marlin,  Jesse,  Cpl. ..  ...268 

Mueller,  Joseph,  Jr.,  Pvt 288 

Nowak,  J.  M.,  Sgt 298 

Olsen,  O.  S.,  Pvt 302 

Purdy,  W.  D.,  Sgt 323 

Ritt,  J.  V.  M.,  1st  Lt 335 

128TH  INFANTRY 

Dudley,  Mack,  Pvt 132 

Evenson,  Elmer,  Sgt 142 

Farmer,  J.  B.,  Cpl 143 

Fleming,  T.  W.,  Cpl 148 

Fuller,  L.  L.,  Pvt 155 

Genicke,  Raymond,  Pvt 160 

Gottschalk,  F.  L.,  1st  Lt 167 

Hanson,  W.  R.,  Pvt 178 

Hill,  H.  R.,  Maj 191 

Jacobson,  W.  A.,  Pvt 207 

513 


Rolain,  Ray,  Sgt 339 

Shelor,  C.  A.,  2nd  Lt 357 

Siebert,  Walter,  Sgt 360 

Spencer,  J.  D.,  1st  Lt 372 

Stafford,  Thomas,  Pvt 373 

Steinkraus,  H.  W.,  1st  Lt 375 

Stuckrad,  A.  L.,  Cpl 380 

Taylor,  D.  A.,  2nd  Lt 384 

Thorsen,  E.  B.,  2nd  Lt 390 

Wetzel,  H.  W.,  Pvt 413 

Whitman,  Guy,  Pvt 417 

Witte,  Louis,  Sgt 424 


Kemme,  Charles,  Pvt 221 

Kromer,  C.  C.,  Cpl 430 

Langham,  G.  W.,  Pvt 234 

McKey,  H.  G.,  1st  Lt 260 

McNulty,  C.  J.,  Pvt 262 

Martin,  D.  J.,  Capt ,270 

Mathey,  M.  L.,  Pvt 271 

Nicol,  A.  L.,  IstLt 295 

Noble,  C.  G.,  1st  Lt 296 

Peterson,  W.  O.,  1st  Sgt 313 


Divisional  Index — Continued 


128TH  INFANTRY—  Continued 


Plauman,  Herman,  Pvt 316 

Regan,  J.  M.,  2nd  Lt 329 

Reich,  L.  B.,  1st  Lt 


329 


,     .     .,  ......... 

Reinholdt,  R.  R.,  Capt  ......  330 


Roberts,  C.  R.,  Cpl 


336 


Schuchart,  Frank,  Pvt  .......  350 

Schultz,  Arthur,  Sgt  .........  350 

Shaskan,  Samuel,  Pvt  ........  356 


Slagsvol,  O.  T.,  2nd  Lt 364 

Stainton,  M.  E.,  2nd  Lt 374 

Thalke,  M.  P.,  Sgt 

Turley,  C.  L.,  Cpl 


386 
395 


119TH  FIELD  ARTILLERY 

Jennart,  Leon,  Bglr 209  I  Roleman,  Norman,  Sgt 228  I  Logue,  Thomas,  Pvt. , 

Johnson,  Wilbur,  Pvt 213  | 

120TH  FIELD  ARTILLERY 

Adler,  Nick,  Wgnr 29 


.245 


Bieman,  Jos. 


55 


Biwan,  Jos.,  Pvt 57 


Faatz,  S.  R.,  Pvt 142 

Fox,  F.  I.,   Cpl 152 

Harding,  S.  L.,  2nd  Lt 179 


Holt,  F.  M.,  Sgt 
Prescott,  F.  W., 


196 

Cpl 321 


Prescott,  L.  O.,  Pvt 321 


121ST  FIELD  ARTILLERY 

Brown,  A.  B.,  Sgt 73   |   Flatten,  M.  A.,  Cook 316 

107TH  ENGINEERS 
Hartman,  W.  A.,  Sgt.  1st  Cl.  .181    |   Kuhlman,  G.  W.,  2d  Lt 231 


121ST  MACHINE  GUN  BATTALION 

Gaston,  P.  J.,  Sgt 159  |  Jerabek,  J.  J.,  Cpl 210— Korth,  Herman,  Sgt. 

107TH  FIELD  SIGNAL  BATTALION 

Burr,  G.  E.,  Sgt.  1st  Cl 81  I  Palmer,  D.  D.,  Cpl 305  I  Pelkey,  Edwin,  Pvt. 

Lamb,  J.  E.,  Sgt 232  | 


.229 


.311 


107TH  AMMUNITION  TRAIN 

Norton,  A.  A.,  Wgr 297  |  Raleigh,  W.  J.,  Pvt 325  |  Shedlewski,  J.  F.,  Pvt 356 


32ND  DIVISION 

129TH  INFANTRY 
Carlson,  C.  G.,  Pvt 87  |  Hill,  Ralyn,  Cpl.  (M.  of  H.) . .  20  |  Holmes,  F.  R.,  Capt. 


195 


Austin,  C.  W.,  1st  Lt 38 

Bartels,  N.  B.,  Cpl 46 

Booth,  C.  W.,  Pvt 63 

Burr,  J.  G.,  Mech 81 

Caserta,  Vincenzo,  Cpl 91 

Cleveland,  V.  A.,  Cpl. 99 


130TH  INFANTRY 

Crisp,  C.  M.,  1st  Sgt 110 

Daughty,  J.  E.,  Sgt 116 

Drennon,  L.  H.,  Sgt 130 

Fields,  J.  O.,  Cpi 145 

Givens,  F.  G.,  Capt 164 

Holland,  R.  W.,  Pvt 195 


Humphrey,  R.  H.,  Maj 202 

Kilcher,  E.  J.,  Pvt 223 

McMunn,  R.  L.,  2nd  Lt 262 

Rodgers,  Willes,  Pvt 338 

Swanger,  I.  V.,  Cpl 382 


Allex,  J.,  Cpl.  (M.  of  H.)..  .17,  23 

Anderson,  W.  A.,  Pvt 34 

Beato,  John,  Cpl 49 

Beauvais,  W.  U.,  2nd  Lt 50 

Bieryta,  Michael,  Pvt 56 

Boyatt,  C.  H.,  Cpl 66 

Breaky,  John,  Sgt 68 

Bremmer,  F.  M.,  Pvt 69 

Carlson,  Swen,  Pvt 87 

Cock,  R.  R.,  Sgt 105 

Curtis,  N.  M.,  Cpl 113 

Deasey,  H.  A.,  Pvt 118 

Dick,  H.  J.,  2nd  Lt 123 

Dickson,  H.  A.,  1st  Lt 123 

Dixon,  R.  T.,  Cpl 125 

Dunne,  C.  C.,  Pvt 134 

Flagg,  D.  S.,  Pvt 147 

Flynn,  J.  L.,  Cpl 149 


131ST  INFANTRY 

Freiberg,  Hyman,  2nd  Lt .  .  .  .  153 

Gaston,  G.  F.,  Pvt 159 

Goodwillie,  H.  R.,  Sgt 166 

Gourley,  G.  B.,  Sgt 167 

Hanna,  L.  M.,  Pvt 178 

Heacox,  H.  W.,  Pvt 185 

Herter,  Edward,  Pvt 189 

Hobscheid,  Paul,  Cpl 193 

Holmes,  A.  P.,  Pvt 195 

Horton,  H.  F.,  2nd  Lt 198 


Howard,  R.  P.,  Cpl.  . 
Jackson,  James,  1st  Sgt 


199 
207 
.209 


Jefferson,  A.  K.,  1st  Lt ~v/«7 

Johnson,  S.  E.,  Sgt 212 

Jones,  William,  Sgt 215 

Keane,  C.  W.,  Pvt 219 

Keeper,  E.  E.,  Pvt 219 

Koerper,  F.  P.,  Cpl 228 

514 


Kostak,  F.  F.,  Pvt 229 

Krueger,  Arthur,  Pvt 230 

Krum,  J.  E.,  Sgt 230 

Lee,  J.  C.,  1st  Lt 237 

Lidwell,  Edward,  Pvt 

Lieberman,  Nathan,  Cpl 242 

Liljeberg,  Pagnel,  Pvt 242 

Lindsay,  R.  W.,  Pvt 243 

Linskey,  W.  F.,  Pvt 244 

McBreen,  L.  N.,  Pvt 252 

McGuire,  S.  C.,  Sgt 258 

Mallan,  J.  C.,  Pvt 265 

Mance,  S.  M.,  Cpl 266 

May,  G.  J.,  Sgt 272 

Michaelis,  C.  W.,  Pvt 277 

Midkiff,  Holly,  Sgt 277 

Miles,  John,  Cpl 277 

Nelson,  Adolph,  Pvt 293 


Divisional  Index — Continued 


O'Keefe,  J.  J.,  1st  Sgt 300 

Paluback,  G.  W.,  Cpl 306 

Perkins,  E.  H.,  Sgt 311 

Peters,  William,  Pvt 312 

Peterson,  Van  W.,  Sgt 312 

Petty,  W.  D.,  Pvt 313 

Pope,  T.  A.,  Cpl. 

(M.  of  H.) 23,318 

Potter,  Walter,  Pvt 319 

Powers,  J.  B.,  Sgt 320 

Pride,  H.  N.,  1st  Lt 322 


Anderson,  J.  S.,  1st  Sgt 

(M.  of  H.) 17 

Bird,  Felix,  Pvt 57 

Bordvick,  M.  A.,  Sgt 64 

Camill,  H.  E.,  Pvt 85 

Casaga,  S.  E.,  Sgt 91 

Cecilia,  Louis,  Pvt 94 

Chadwick,  H.  R.,  Capt 94 

Cheevers,  E.  J.,  Sgt 96 

Cummins,  Fred,  Pvt 113 

Dalton,  G.  R.,  Bglr 115 

Darling,  H.  C.,  2nd  Lt 115 

Davis,  Abel,  Col 116 

DeSmidt,  John,  Cpl 121 

Dodd,  B.  J.,  Maj 125 

Drotning,  H.  J.,  Pvt 131 

Duff,  Philip,  Pvt 132 

Francisco,  J.,  Sgt 152 

Giescke,  L.  M.,  Pvt 162 

Gulbrandson,  A.  W.,  2nd  Lt. .  172 


1318T  INFANTRY— Continued 

Riddle,  L.  S.,  1st  Sgt ..        . .  .333 

Rochfort,  J.  J.,  Sgt 337 

Sanborn,  J.  B.,  Col 345 

Schabinger,  A.  C.,  Cpl 348 

Scholes,  William,  Sgt 349 

Shantz,  J.  E.,  1st  Lt 355 

Skogsburg,  Vivian,  Sgt 363 

Smotherman,  Horace,  Pvt 369 

Somitz,  Carl,  Cpl 370 

Timblin,  Archie,  Pvt 391 

132ND  INFANTRY 

Gumpertz,  S.  G.,  1st  Sgt. 

(M.  of  H.) 19 

Hatch,  Sidney,  Pvt 183 

Holzman,  Sidney,  Pvt 196 

Hoy,  Henry,  Pvt 200 

Jensen,  Ingemann,  Pvt 210 

Jones,  Harry,  Cpl 214 

Koijane,  F.  A.,  Sgt 228 

Korsyko,  George,  Pvt 229 

Lamb,  B.  L.,  Cpl 232 

Loman,  Berger,  Pvt.,  (M.  of 

H.) 21 

McCormick,  C.  F.,  Capt 254 

Mallon,  G.  H.,  Capt.,  (M.  of 

H.) 22 

Myrhune,  Melvin,  Pvt 291 

Painsipp,  A.  C.,  Cpl 305 

Peterson,  Victor,  Cpl 212 

Postula,  J.  I.,  Sgt 319 

Powers,  E.  J.,  Pvt 320 


Walsh,  T.  J.,  Sgt 404 

Washa,  J.  J.,  Sgt 407 

Waters,  J.  L.,  Cpl 407 

Weimer,  H.  H.,  Capt 410 

Whitaon,  Lester,  Cpl 416 

Wiberg,  Alvin,  Sgt 416 

Wickhan,  Gordon,  Pvt 416 

Williams,  W.  J.,  Pvt 420 

Woodsman,  William,  Cpl 425 

Zappa,  Steve,  Pvt 430 


Rue,  L.  E.,  Sgt 343 

Sandlin,  Willie,  Sgt.,  (M.  of 

Sattler,'  W.  Ni.'Cfol! !!!!!!!!  '.347 

Schultz,  Charles,  Pvt 350 

Shapiro,  Eli,  Cpl 355 

Shelly,  Harry,  Pvt 357 

Smith,  M.  E.,  1st  Sgt 367 

Snyder,  J.  J.,  Pvt 370 

Stine,  R.  W.,  1st  Lt 377 

Stout,  A.  H.,  2nd  Lt 378 

Swanson,  Carl,  Pvt 382 

Ternig,  J.  B.,  Sgt 386 

Vizenor,  L.  A.,  Pvt 400 

Wall,  E.  W.,  2nd  Lt 403 

Waterhouse,  J.  R.,  Pvt 407 

Webber,  G.  B.,  1st  Sgt 409 

Wigglesworth,  Robert,  Capt.  .417 

Wise,  C.  E.,  Capt 423 

Yagle,  H.  A.,  2nd  Lt 428 


Burchill,  G.  H.,  Pvt 78 

Clark,  G.  E.,  Sgt 98 

Hickok,  C.  H.,  Sgt 190 

Hopp,  H.  M.,  Pvt 197 

Johns,  L.  A.,  2nd  Lt 211 


122ND  FIELD  ARTILLERY 

Kellogg,  G.  V.,  Cpl 220 

Kelly,  A.  C.,  Cpl 220 

Myers,  Irwin,  Cpl 290 

Myhrman,  R.  E.,  Capt 291 

Prete,  F.  P.,  Sgt 321 


Red,  H.  D.f  Cpl 327 

Ryan,  F.  W.,  Pvt 344 

Schueren,  D.  E.,  2nd  Lt 350 

Templeton,  C.  K.,  2nd  Lt. . .  .386 
Wascher,  H.  A.,  2nd  Lt 407 


Ammons,  G.  HM  Sgt 
Cassidy,  J.  D.,  Sgt 
Duffy,  Mark,  1st  Lt 


33 

92 

.  132 


124TH  FIELD  ARTILLERY 

Fink,  W.  W.,  Pvt 146 

Modrow,  P.  F.,  Pvt 281 


O'Leary,  J.  A.,  Cpl. 


.301 


Silloway,  Ralph,  Pvt 
Webb,  M.  C.,  P 


Pvt 
Wright,  C.  L.,  Sgt 


361 
409 
426 


108TH  ENGINEERS 
Adelhelm,  H.  C.,  1st  Sgt 29 


Holland,  H.  G.,  Pvt 


122ND  MACHINE  GUN  BATTALION 

195  |  Liggett,  H.  B.,  2nd  Lt  .......  242  |  Meador,  Ernest,  Pvt  .........  273 


124TH  MACHINE  GUN  BATTALION 


Bourdon,  W.  R.,  Capt. 
Davis,  H.  D.,  Blgr.... 
Higley,  G.  R.,  1st  Lt. . 


.  64  I  Krigbaum,  W.  L.,  Capt 230 

.  117     McCarthy,  M.  P.,  Sgt 253 

.  190  |  Moore,  R.  N.,  Sgt .283 


Price,  E.  J.,  1st  Lt 321 

Slack,  C.  K.,  Pvt.,  (M.  of  H.).  24 
Trager,  J.  W.,  2nd  Lt 393 


108-TH  FIELD  SIGNAL  BATTALION 

Schmidt,  R.  A.,  Capt 349 

108TH  SANITARY  TRAIN 

Mclntyre,  Eugene,  Cpl 259 


34TH  DIVISION 
125-TH  FIELD  ARTILLERY 

Drotning,  H.  J.,  Pvt 131 

515 


Divisional  Index — Continued 


Allen,  C.  B.,  2nd  Lt 31 

Benton,  H.  O.,  2nd  Lt 53 

Downey,  E.  L.,  Sgt 129 

Ferguson,  E.  R.,  Cpl 144 

Fuller,  W.  H.,  Cpl 155 

Grinstead,  J.  R.,  Sgt 170 


35TH  DIVISION 

137TH  INFANTRY 

Heuflisen,  F.  A.,  Sgt 189 

Hudson,  B.  S.,  Capt 201 

Jeffords,  Paul,  Cpl 209 

Kenoyer,  J.,  Pvt 222 

Kowalkowski,  Leo,  Pvt 229 

O'Dell,  E.  H.,  Pvt 299 


Pearson,  Varlourd,  Sgt 310 

Quinn,  Henry,  Pvt 324 

Sloan,  W.  E.,  Mech 364 

West,  Bedford,  Mech 412 

White,  L.  D.,  1st  Sgt 414 

WUder,  T.  E.,  Cpl 417 


Britton,  Joe,  Sgt 71 

Ehrhardt,  Gustavo,  Capt 137 

Fleming,  P.  E.,  Pvt 148 

Fling,  J.  H.,  1st  Sgt 148 

Goldberg,  Sam,  Pvt 165 


138TH  INFANTRY 

Howland,  H.  S.,  Col 200 

McCombs,  S.  B.,  Mech 254 

Moore,  C.  H.,  Cpl 283 

Price,  E.  H.,  1st  Lt 321 

Reiger,  J.  E.,  Lt.  Col 329 


Rymer,  C.  B.,  Bglr 344 

Skinker,  A.  R.,  Capt.,  (M.  of 

H.) 24 

Stone,  Barnard,  Pvt 378 

Wold,  Neb,  Pvt.,  (M.  of  H.)..  26 


Cosgrove,  J.  D.,  2nd  Lt 106 

Duncan,  G.  E.,  Pvt 134 

Foust,  B.  E.,  Mech 151 

Gentry,  C.  C.  ,Pvt 160 

Griswold,  L.  W.,  Cpl 171 

Hine,  O.  L.  H.,  Capt 192 

Hopkins,  Thomas,  2nd  Lt 197 


S.  T.,  IstLt 29 

Barry.  W.  R.,  Pvt 55 

Chartier,  P.  D.,  Pvt 95 

Davis,  Murray,  Maj 117 


139TH  INFANTRY 

Kelsey,  H.  R.f  1st  Sgt 221 

Kemmerer,  Burtrus,  Cpl 221 

Kilfoyle,  F.  J.,  Sgt 223 

Motley,  F.  L.,  Cpl 287 

Norton,  E.  C.,  Pvt 297 

Oldfield,  W.  A.,  1st  Sgt 301 


HOTH  INFANTRY 


.131 


Dry,  C.  C.,  Sgt 

Lemmon,  F.  L.,  Lt.  Col 238 

Mace,  J.  H.,  Sgt 263 

Slusher,  E.  W.,  Maj 364 


Palmer,  A.  W.,  Cpl 305 

Segraves,  V.  L.,  Sgt 352 

Shahan,  W.  F.,  Cpl 354 

Wilson,  C.  R.,  1st  Lt 421 

Worthen,  G.  T.,  1st  Lt 426 

Wright,  Earl,  Cpl 427 


Smith,  Herld,  Sgt 367 

Whitthorne,  H.  S.,  Capt 416 

Wilkinson,  J.  L.,  1st  Sgt 418 


129TH  FIELD  ARTILLERY 

Folton,  Selmo,  Pvt 150  |   McClure,  H.  C.,  Sgt 254 


Caywood,  H.  T.,  2nd  Lt 93 

Graddy,  W.  E.,  Pvt 167 

Hedrick,  A.  L.,  Capt 186 


130TH  FIELD  ARTILLERY 

Bleckley,  E.  R.,  2nd  Lt 59 

HOTH  ENGINEERS 

James,  D.  S.,  Capt 207 

Light,  J.  C.,  Cpl 242 

Mclntyre,  John,  Sgt 259 


Miller,  W.  C.,  Cook. 
Policy,  J.  R.,  Pvt... 
Winters,  Ray,  Sgt. . , 


.279 
.317 
.423 


128ra  MACHINE  GUN  BATTALION 

Wiggins,  E.  W.,  Sgt 417 

129TH  MACHINE  GUN  BATTALION 


,  A.  E.,  £ 


Locke,  R.  I.,  Sgt 245  I  Vaught,  Glenn,  Cpl. 


Everson,  L.  L.,  1st  Lt 143 

HOra  SANITARY  TRAIN 

Bates,  B.  V.,  Capt 47  I  Henderson,  G.  H.,  Sgt 187  I  Petersen,  Leonard,  Pvt. 

Dunn,  Don,  Pvt 134  I 


.312 


36TH  DIVISION 

141ST  INFANTRY 

Dreben,  Sam,  1st  Sgt 130  I  Lipscomb,  A.  E.,  Sgt 244  I  Ogden,  I.  C.,  Capt 300 

Ford,  C.  M.,  2nd  Lt 150     McKimmey,  J.  C.,  2nd  Lt. . .  .260     Peacock,  Jack,  Sgt 309 

Gaston,  R.  A.,  Cpl 159  I  Mason,  C.  H.,  1st  Lt 271  I  Willis,  Paul,  Sgt 421 


Barton,  T.  D.,  Capt 46 

Benefield,  Corbett,  Cpl 53 

Boggs,  E.  H.,  Cpl 61 

:E:,CPl 67 


142ND  INFANTRY 

Carrigan,  A.  H.,  1st  Lt  ......  88 

Curtis,  W.  C.,  Pvt  ...........  114 

Douglas,  J.  E.,  1st  Lt  ........  129 

Haley,  R.  R.,  lat  Lt  .........  174 


Harden,  W.  T.,  Sgt 179 

Johnston,  Frank,  Cpl 213 

Liddell,  C.  J.,  Sgt 241 

Luebke,  A.  J.,  1st  Lt 248 


516 


Divisional  Index — Continued 


142ND  INFANTRY— Continued 


McLennon,  D.  J.,  1st  Lt 261 

Milne,  W.  L.,  Pvt 279 

Montgomery,  C.  G.,  Pvt 282 

Morrison,  J.  S.,  Sgt 286 

Nail,  E.  K.,  Sgt 291 

~>.,Pvt 


Reese,  J.  D. 


328 


Roberts,  C.  A.,  Sgt 
Sampler,  S.  M.,  Sgt.,  (M.  of 
H.) 


336 

24 

Shoemaker,  L.  O.,  Cpl  .......  358 

Siemering,  W.  H.,  Pvt  .......  360 

Thedinger,  L.  C.,  Sgt  ........  387 


Turner,  H.  L.,  Cpl  (M.  of  H.).  25 
Walden,  Fitzgerald,  1st  Sgt. .  .402 

Waldrop,  B.  X.,  Sgt 402 

Walter,  H.  F.,  Cpl 404 

Woods,  H.  S.,  Sgt 425 


132ND  MACHINE  GUN  BATTALION 

Loomis,  J.  S.,  1st  Lt 246   |   Moore,  W.  J.,  Capt 284 

lllTH  FIELD  SIGNAL  BATTALION 

Head,  C.  E.,  Cpl. ..  ...185 


Andrews,  S.  E.,  1st  Lt 34 

Digiacono,  Pasquale,  Pvt 124 

Doll,  J.  A.,  Pvt 126 

Hadnett,  George,  Cpl 174 


37TH  DIVISION 

145TH  INFANTRY 

Hamilton,  Bryan,  Sgt 176 

Haverfield,  J.  G.,  Sgt 183 

Kohn,  M.  A.,  Cpl 228 

McGraw,  J.  W.,  Pvt 258 


Moore,  W.  E.,  Pvt 284 

Reed,  George,  Cook 328 

Trew,  R.  T.,  Sgt 393 

Ursprung,  R.  S.,  1st  Lt 396 


Blond,  P.  S.,  1st  S«t 60 

Cover,  S.  J.,  Pvt 108 

Hechtel,  A.  L.,  Sgt 185 

Hughes,  F.  A.,  Meoh 201 

Mails,  M.  W.,  Pvt 265 


146TH  INFANTRY 

Moynahan,  T.  J.,  Maj  .......  287 

Neely,  James,  Pvt  ...........  292 

Porter,  V.  C.,  Cpl  ...........  318 

Redick,  F.  C.,  Capt  .........  327 

147TH  INFANTRY 


Rex,  Newton,  Cpl  ...........  330 

Smith,  C.  M.,  Sgt  ...........  365 

Triplett,  N.  C.,  Mech  ........  394 

Welker,  T.  B.,  Pvt  ..........  411 


Bozenhart,  E.  G.,  Pvt 66  I  Galbraith,  F.  W.,  Jr.,  Col 156  I  Patten,  L.  P.,  Maj 308 

Colebank,  P.  R.,  1st  Lt 101  I  Heintz,  Victor,  Capt 186  I  Schairer,  J.  V.,  Pvt 348 


Aamodt,  Morris,  Sgt 

Ackley,  George,  Sgt 

Baesel,  A.  E.,  2nd  Lt 


148TH  INFANTRY 

27  I  Barlow,  A.  M.,  1st  Lt 44 

28  Barnett,  L.  M.,  1st  Lt 45 

40  I  Gunckle,  Wilk,  Pvt 172 


Hess,  H.  L.,  1st  Lt 189 

Schumacher,  F.  X.,  1st  Lt 350 

Tavenner,  R.  L.,  Capt 384 


Atkinson,  J.  T.,  Prt 


112TH  ENGINEERS 
37  |  Loucks,  C.  C.,  Pvt 247  |  Smithhider,  P.  A.,  Sgt.  1st  C1.369 


135TH  MACHINE  GUN  BATTALION 

Mack,  W.  C.,  Pvt 263  |  Warman,  J.,  Pvt 406  |  Watkins,  George,  Sgt 407 

112TH  SANITARY  TRAIN 

Baldridge,  R.  L.,  Pvt 42  |  Donaldson,  S.  S.,  Pvt 127  |  GiUen,  E.  N.,  Pvt 163 

39ra  DIVISION 

153RD  INFANTRY 
Luzi,  Luzius,  Pvt 249 

156ra  INFANTRY 

Marquis,  Oliver,  Pvt 269 


40TH  DIVISION 

160TH  INFANTRY 

Holderman,  N.  M.,  Capt 194 

517 


Bird,  H.  M.,  Sgt. 


Divisional  Index — Continued 

41ST  DIVISION 

161ST  INFANTRY 
McEwen,  G.  O.,  Sgt 257 

162ND  INFANTRY 

Angel,  Howard,  Sgt 35 

163RD  INFANTRY 
Sheridan,  C.  L.,  Capt 357 

146TH  FIELD  ARTILLERY 

Hill,  R.  C.,  IstLt 191 

148TH  FIELD  ARTILLERY 

57  |  Reed,  A.  J.,  Cpl 328  |  Thome,  C.  F.,  Prt. 

148TH  FIELD  ARTILLERY 

Murphy,  J.  J.,  Pvt 289 

116TH  ENGINEERS 
Colton,  J.  S.,  2nd  Lt 103 


.390 


Corbabon,  J.,  Maj 106 

Giclais,  D.  L.,  Lt 162 

Chevalier,  O.,  Capt.,  French 

Army 96 

Jacobson,  A.,  Capt.,  French 


42ND  DIVISION 
HEADQUARTERS 

Army 207 

Lorans,  Maroel,  Capt.,  French 

Army .....246 

MacArthur,  Douglas,  Brig. 

Gen..  ...250 


Rerat,  Armand,  Lt.,  French 

Army 330 

Ricket,  H.  C.,  Cook 333 

Sartorius,  Emile,  Adj.  Inter. 

French  Army 347 


Ames,  O.,  Jr.,  2nd  Lt 33 

Ames,  P.,  Cpl 33 

Bergen,  W.  J.f  Pvt 54 

Bradley,  P.  W.,  Cpl 67 

Brennan,  Matthew,  Cpl 69 

Burke,  J.  J.,  2nd  Lt 79 

Burks,  C.  R.t  Pvt 80 

Burns,  J.  W.,  Sgt 80 

Cain,  Charles,  Cpl 84 

Carter,  F.  W.,  1st  Lt 90 

Cassidy,  H.  K.,  Capt 92 

Cooney,  Michael,  Cpl 105 

Coxe,  E.  G.,  Pvt 108 

Craven,  F.  P.,  Pvt 109 

Dennelly,  J.  H.,  Sgt 120 

Donaldson,  Michael,  Pvt 127 

Donovan,  W.  J.,  Col 127 

Dravo,  C.  A.,  Lt.  Col 130 

Duffy,  F.  P.,  Chap 132 

Eichern,  V.  L.,  Sgt 138 

Finkle,  Burr,  Pvt 146 

Finnerty,  B.  R.,  Sgt 146 

Fitzpatrick,  M.  F.,  Sgt 147 

Fitzsimmons,  T.  E.,  Sgt 147 

Flint,  J.  J.,  Sgt 148 

Gardello,  F.  J.,  Jr 157 


Boyd,  C.  M.,  Pvt 66 

Brenstuhl,  George,  Pvt 70 

Carpentier,  G.  R.,  Chap 88 

Collette,  Joe,  Pvt 102 

Cryder,  C.  C.,  Cpl 112 

De  Lacey,  A.  B.,  1st  Lt 120 

Dresbach,  I.  H.,  Sgt 130 

Duke,  A.  A.,  Pvt 133 


165TH  INFANTRY 

Gill,  M.  M.,  Pvt 162 

Gillespie,  Peter,  Sgt 163 

Gluck,  Frederick,  Pvt 164 

Gribbon,  J.  J.,  Sgt 169 

Hamak,  F.  A.,  Pvt 175 

Hammond,  John,  Cpl 177 

Hanley,  J.  M.,  Chap 178 

Hantschke,  Edward,  Pvt 179 

Higgins,  M.  J.,  Pvt 190 

Horgan,  H.  B.,  Cpl 198 

Huelser,  C.  A.,  2nd  Lt 201 

Kane,  M.  J.,  Pvt 217 

Kelly,  M.  A.,  Maj 221 

Lynch,  J.  J.,  Sgt 249 

McAuliffe,  M.  J.,  Sgt 252 

McCarthy,  William,  Pvt 253 

McGeary,  John,  Pvt 257 

Mclntyre,  J.  B.,  1st  Lt 259 

McKenna,  H.  F.,  Sgt 259 

McKenna,  J.  A.,  Jr.,  Maj 259 

McLaughlin,  John,  Cpl 261 

McLoughlin,  J.  J.,  Cpl 261 

Merle-Smith,  Van  S.,  Capt. .  .275 

Murphy,  W.,  Pvt.,  1st  Cl 290 

O'Connor,  J.  J.,  Cpl 299 


166TH  INFANTRY 

Eich,  Werner,  Pvt 138 

Eyler,  W.  H.,  1st  Lt 142 

Ford,  F.  M.,  Pvt 150 

Freshour,  E.  W.,  Pvt 154 

Crumley,  Fred,  Cpl 171 

Haubrich,  Robert,  Maj 183 

Hill,  W.  H.,  Cpl 192 

Holcomb,  Roy,  Sgt 194 

518 


O'Connor,  T.  P.,  Pvt 299 

O'Hagan,  T.  P.,  1st  Sgt 300 

O'Kelly,  Thomas,  Cpl 301 

O'Neill,  William,  Sgt 302 

Reilly,  A.  F.,  Pvt 330 

Reilly,  T.  W.,  Capt 330 

Reynolds,  Patrick,  Pvt 331 

Richford,  A.  F.,  Wgr 332 

Riggsby,  Robert,  Pvt 334 

Rooney,  E.  K.,  Sgt 339 

Ruane,  Michael,  Pvt 342 

Ryan,  R.  J.,  Capt 344 

Shanahan,  E.  T.,  Sgt 354 

Speros,  Thomas,  Sgt 372 

Stout,  Louis,  Capt 378 

Sweeney,  T.  J.,  1st  Sgt 383 

Teevan,  John,  Pvt 385 

Travers,  Patrick,  Cpl 393 

Van  York,  Victor,  Pvt 398 

Walsh,  M.  J.,  Capt 404 

Watkins,  G.  F.,  2nd  Lt 408 

White,  W.  P.,  Cpl 415 

Williams,  J.  J.,  2nd  Lt 419 

Winestock,  J.  E.,  Pvt 422 

Winthrop,  D.  M.,  Sgt 423 


Hutchcraft,  R.  B.,  Capt 204 

Hyman,  W.  P.,  2nd  Lt 204 

Jones,  Wilbur,  Wgr 215 

Jones,  William,  Cpl 215 

Kaylor,  F.  E.,  Pvt 218 

Kochensparger,  James,  Sgt .  . .  228 

Koeppel,  Oscar,  Capt 228 

La  Morder,  H.  C.,  Sgt 233 


Divisional  Index — Continued 


Leonard,  Harry,  Pvt 239 

Lindsay,  G.  S.,  Sgt 243 

Moseley,  J.  A.,  1st  Lt 287 

Mutie,  Eli,  Pvt 290 

Peyton,  Byron,  Supply  Sgt. .  .313 
Pratt,  John,  Cpl 320 


166TH  INFANTRY— Continued 

Purdy,  Bobell,  Pvt 323 

Pyles,  Adam,  Pvt 323 

Rieck,  J.  G.,  Pvt 333 

Smith,  Frank,  Cpl 366 

Smith,  J.  W.,  1st  Lt 367 

Stafford,  Charles,  Sgt 373 


Stickles,  Harvey,  Pvt 377 

Thompson,  Clifford,  Sgt 388 

Wagner,  J.  E.,  Cpl 401 

Wiseman,  R.  E.,  Cpl 423 

Wrobble,  John,  Cook 427 


Atkinson,  Ralph,  Sgt 38 

Austin,  J.  C.,  Cpl 38 

Baldwin,  M.  E.,  Cpl :  42 

Berg,  Joseph,  Pvt 53 

Brown,  Bill,  Sgt 73 

Chartier,  E.  J.,  1st  Sgt 95 

Christenbenry,  Curn,  Pvt 97 

Collins,  Patrick,  2nd  Lt 102 

Dasch,  C.  W.f  Pvt 116 

Deese,  P.  V.,  1st  Lt 120 

Drysdale,  George,  Pvt 131 

Dwiggins,  D.  M.,  1st  Lt 135 

Espy,  Robert,  1st  Lt 141 

Fallow,  T.  H.,  Capt 143 

Fillingem,  L.  G.,  Cook 146 

Freeman,  E.  H.,  Cpl 153 

Gentry,  H.  D.,  Pvt 161 


Binkley,  D.  V.,  Pvt 56 

Ely,  Robert,  1st  Lt 61 

Boustead,  G.  R.,  Cpi 65 

Brandt,  A.  F.,  Cpl 68 

Breslin,  J.  E.,  2nd  Lt 70 

Brewer,  G.  S.,  Maj 70 

Bunch,  H.  E.,  Capt 78 

Casey,  C.  J.,  Capt 91 

Christopher,  J.  C.,  1st  Lt. ...  97 

Clark,  M.  E.,  Sgt 78 

Collins,  E.  E.,  Sgt 102 

Costianes,  Nick,  Pvt 106 

Davis,  C.  E.,  Cpl 116 


167TH  INFANTRY 

Green,  D.  W.,  2nd  Lt 168 

Hawie,  Ashad,  Pvt 183 

Hope,  Ben,  Pvt 197 

Howe,  M.  W.,  Capt 200 

Hutto,  J.  B.,  Sgt 204 

Jordan,  M.  H.,  Capt 216 

Levinson,  Abe,  Pvt 240 

Maas,  C.  S.,  Cpl 263 

Manning,  S.  E.,  Cpl.,  (M.  of 

H.) 22,266 

Milner,  J.  W.,  Sgt 279 

Neibaur,  T.  C.,  Pvt.,  (M.  of 

H.) 22 

Nevins,  C.  D.,  Sgt 294 

Norris,  Ravee,  Maj 296 

Parrish,  Grady,  Sgt 307 

168TH  INFANTRY 

Doocy,  E.  T.,  2nd  Lt. . .        . .  128 

Gray,  T.  J.,  Pvt 168 

Hamilton,  B.  W.,  Sgt 176 

Hart,  C.  V.,  Sgt 181 

Haynes,  G.  C.,  Capt 184 

Lepley,  J.  B.,  Sgt 239 

Mackay,  D.  S.,  1st  Lt 264 

Nelson,  Bernard,  Sgt 293 

Nelson,  O.  B.,  1st  Lt 293 

Noble,  G.  B.,  1st  Lt 296 

Pease,  Liberty,  Pvt 310 

Priddy,  W.  S.,  2nd  Lt 322 

Pruett,  Joseph,  Cpl 322 


Pitts,  W.  A.,  Pvt 316 

Richards,  Samson,  Cpl 332 

Roberts,  C.  C.,  2nd  Lt 336 

Roberts,  Gary,  Cpl 336 

Rogers,  Fred,  Sgt 339 

Stockton,  F.  R.,  Pvt 377 

Teske,  Amos,  Cpl 386 

Thompson,  Harold,  Cpl 389 

Thornton,  R.  M.,  Cpl 390 

Wadsworth,  L.  A.,  Sgt 401 

Walters,  J.  B.  F.,  Pvt 405 

West,  J.  H.,  Sgt 412 

Whited,  Homer,  Cpl 415 

Williams,  J.  V.,  Sgt 419 

Wren,  E.  R.,  2nd  Lt 426 

Wood,  A.  P.,  2nd  Lt 424 


Robb,  W.  E.,  Chap 335 

Ross,  L.  D.,  Maj 341 

Smith,  H.  G.,  1st  Lt 367 

Spautz,  Matthew,  Sgt 371 

Steede,  W.  J.,  Pvt 374 

Van't  Hof,  B.,  1st  Lt 398 

Wallace,  H.  E.,  2nd  Lt 403 

Wilken,  A.  C.,  Pvt 418 

Williams,  F.  L.,  1st  Lt 419 

Wilson,  E.  W.,  Sgt 421 

Winthrope,  J.  H.,  1st  Sgt 423 

Wintrode,  J.  H.,  Sgt 423 

Witherell,  W.  R.,  1st  Lt 423 


149TH  FIELD  ARTILLERY 

King,  F.  T.,  Sgt 224 

150TH  FIELD  ARTILLERY 
Gibbs,  D.  R.,  Pvt 161  |   Murphy,  R.  E.,  Sgt 

1518T  FIELD  ARTILLERY 


Donahue,  W.  H.t  Lt.  Col  .  . 

.127 

McCauley,  P.  J.,  Capt     . 

253 

Reid  G.  B    Cpl 

329 

Getchell,  C.  H.,  Mess.  Sgt. 
Hoffman,  Henry,  Pvt.  .    . 

.161 
194 

Morgan,  George,  Pvt  
Petersen  Theodore  Sgt 

.285 
312 

Rosenwald,  J.  P.,  1st  Lt  .  . 
Terrell  A  W    2nd  Lt 

..340 
386 

Howard,  Charles,  Pvt  

.199 

Phillips,  O.  V.,  Sgt 

314 

Wenell  C  O    Pvt 

411 

Johnson,  H.  G.,  Sgt  

211 

Raykman,  Roy  Sgt 

326 

Word  W  E    1st  Lt. 

426 

Leach.  G.  E..  Col.. 

.236 

117TH  ENGINEERS 

Pyrah,  G.  W.,  Pvt.  ..  ...323 


Brunner,  H.  V.,  Pvt. . , 
Buchanan,  Alfred,  Sgt . 


149ra  MACHINE  GUN  BATTALION 

Smeck,  James,  Pvt . 


76  I  Johnston,  G.  W.,  Pvt 213 

76  | 


.365 


Barrow,  C.  L.,  1st  Lt. 
Cramp,  Tony,  Pvt.  .  . 


150TH  MACHINE  GUN  BATTALION 

.  45  1  Grabinski,  E.  C.,  Cpl. . ,        .  .167  I  Snyder,  W.  P.,  Pvt. 
.  109  |  Halfmann,  A.  N.,  Sgt 174  I 


.370 


1518T  MACHINE  GUN  BATTALION 

Minter,  P.  B.,  Sgt. . .  ... 280 


519 


Divisional  Index — Continued 
117TH  FIELD  SIGNAL  BATTALION 

Smith,  Richard,  Capt 368 

117TH  TRAIN  HEADQUARTERS  AND  MILITARY  POLICE 

Gumm,  J.  D.,  Sgt 172   |  Hammond,  C.  G.,  Pvt 177 

77ra  DIVISION 

HEADQUARTERS 

Alexander,  Robert,  Maj.  Gen.   31  I  Decoppet,  Andre,  1st  Lt 119  |  Garlington,  Creswell,  Lt.  Col.  158 


Arkman,  Frank,  Pvt 35 

Ascher,  Oscar,  Cpl 37 

Best,  E.  G.,  Pvt 55 

Blohm,  John,  Sgt 60 

Boysen,  E.  J.,  2nd  Lt 66 

Casey,  G.  A.,  Sgt 91 

Clementson,  H.  B.,  Pvt 99 

Collins,  R.  L.,  Sgt 102 

Cox,  Leonard,  2nd  Lt 108 

Crandall,  R.  L.,  Pvt 109 

Gardner,  A.  W.,  1st  Lt 157 

Hall,  G.  W.,  Pvt 175 


Adler,  J.  O.,  Maj 29 

Arsenault,  Thos.,  Pvt 36 

Beatty,  G.  W.,  Sgt 50 

Brown,  J.  F.,  Pvt 74 

Carroll,  P.  J.,  Cpl 89 

Charles,  Joseph,  Pvt 95 

Dennison,  C.  S.,  2nd  Lt 121 

Ellsworth,  Bradford,  Capt. ...  138 
Evans,  W.  C.,  Pvt 142 


305TH  INFANTRY 

Harris,  D.  G.,  Maj 180 

Jensen,  Otto,  Pvt 210 

Levine,  Jacob,  Pvt 240 

McDowell,  E.  E.,  2nd  Lt 256 

McGlinchey,  W.  J.,  Sgt 258 

Mack,  William.  Capt 264 

Mackmer,  H.  W.,  Pvt 264 

Maraglia,  B.,  Pvt 267 

Mendelson,  J.  A.,  1st  Lt 274 

Neitzeit,  Isaac,  Cpl 293 

Palmer,  S.  H.,  Sgt 305 


306TH  INFANTRY 

Freeman,  Patrick,  Sgt 153 

Hayes,  M.  J.,  1st  Lt 184 

Johanson,  C.  I.,  Pvt 211 

Kee,  Sing,  Pvt 219 

Kenyon,  T.  S.,  Capt 222 

Lynk,  H.  E.,  Sgt 249 

McPherson,  Henry,  Cpl 262 

O'Brien,  Charles,  1st  Lt 299 

Sell,  H.  M.,  1st  Sgt 352 


Pirinoli,  Mike,  Pvt 316 

Rochkind,  William,  Cpl 338 

Schick,  Fred,  Cpl 348 

Scott,  R.  C.,  Pvt 351 

Shahwood,  Solomon,  Pvt 354 

Sustick,  Emanuel,  Sgt 381 

Sutherland,  James,  Sgt 381 

Swezey,  L.  H.,  Pvt 383 

Tompkins,  Harrison,  Sgt 392 

Werner,  George,  Cpl 411 

Zuckerman,  Louis,  Pvt 432 


Shefrin,  William,  Cook 356 

Stadie,  H.  E.,  Capt 373 

Sullivan,  G.  S.,  Pvt 380 

Sullivan,  James,  Pvt 380 

Vercruysse,  Joseph,  Pvt 399 

Vidmer,  George,  Col 399 

Yamin,  Aaron,  Cpl 428 

Zielinski,  V.  P.,  Cpl 431 


Bardeman,  Nearney,  Pvt 44 

Bateman,  Henry,  Cpl 47 

Belefant,  Abraham,  Sgt 51 

Benjamin,  W.  F.,  Sgt 53 

Bigoney,  P.  W.,  1st  Sgt 56 

Britt,  Charles,  Cpl 71 

Carpenter,  F.  B.,  Cpl 88 

Chamberlin,  W.  B.,  Capt 94 

Clark,  O.  A.,  Pvt 98 

Crowley,  E.  J.,  Sgt Ill 

Garthright,  J.  E.,  Pvt 159 

Gilbert,  F.  W.,  1st  Lt 162 

Holley,  G.  W.,  Pvt 195 


Akers,  E.  W.,  2nd  Lt 30 

Angier,  A.  E.,  1st  Lt 35 

Batley,  Harold,  Pvt 47 

Baxter,  W.  V.,  Pvt 48 

Begley,  Wm.,  Pvt 51 

Beifus,  Martin,  Sgt 51 

Bergasse,  H.  J.,  1st  S^t 54 

Blackburn,  R.,  Sgt 58 

Botelle,  G.  W.,  Pvt 64 

Bragg,  J.  W.,  Pvt 68 

Breckenridge,  L.  S.,  Capt 68 

Brown,  C.  R.,  Pvt 73 

Brown,  Harold,  Pvt 74 

Budd,  K.  P.,  Maj 77 

Caddie,  James,  Pvt 83 

Callahan,  William,  Sgt 84 

Carter,  Edward,  Sgt 90 

Cepaglia,  Philip,  Pvt 94 

Christiansen,  Enoch,  Pvt 97 


307TH  INFANTRY 

Holtz,  F.  F.,  Sgt 196 

Jenkins,  W.  C.,  Capt 209 

Kobernat,  J.  F.,  Pvt 227 

Krotoshinsky,  Abraham,  Pvt .  230 

Kurle,  Christian,  Pvt 231 

Labour,  Rene,  Capt 231 

Lippe,  O.  P.,  Sgt 244 

McCallister,  J.  A.,  Cpl 252 

Matter,  Peter,  Pvt 272 

Millsap,  Earl,  Pvt 279 

Mohrman,  William,  Sgt 281 

Monk,  F.  C.,  Pvt 282 


308TH  INFANTRY 

Colley,  T.  C.,  1st  Lt 102 

Collins,  J.  H.,  Pvt 102 

Conn,  R.  L.,  1st  Lt 103 

Considine,  Francis,  Pvt ....  104 
Cronkhite,  L.  G.,  2nd  Lt  ..    .111 

Cullen,  W.  J.,  IstLt 112 

Dobson,  W.  W.,  1st  Lt 125 

Dolan,  John,  Cpl 126 

DuBois,  R.  L.,  Pvt 131 

East,  James,  Sgt 136 

Felitto,  Carmine,  Cpl 144 

Flood,  J.  V.,  2nd  Lt 149 

Friel,  Joseph,  Pvt 153 

Gehns,  J.  D.,  Pvt 160 

Gill,  Raymond,  Sgt 163 

Griffiths,  A.  S.,  Capt 170 

Grobtuck,  S.  D.,  Pvt 171 

Haas,  R.  K.,  IstLt 173 

Healey,  Jeremiah,  Sgt 185 


Moore,  J.  H.,  Jr.,  Cpl 283 

Murphy,  J.  J.,  Cpl 289 

Nubel,  Herman,  Cpl 298 

Passafiume,  Joseph,  Pvt 308 

Peck,  A.  A.,  Pvt.  (M.  of  H.)..   23 

Pederson,  W.  J.,  Pvt 310 

Peterson,  A.  C.,  Pvt 312 

Reid,  W.  R.,  1st  Lt 329 

Rogers,  Alan,  2nd  Lt 338 

Sheldon,  Raymond,  Col 356 

Weber,  B.  S.,  Sgt 409 

Wynn,  Thomas,  Sgt 428 


Hedrichs,  Patrick,  Pvt 188 

Herschkowitz,  Jack,  Pvt 189 

Johnson,  Algot,  Pvt 211 

Kaufman,  Benj.  Sgt.,  (M.  of 

H.) 21 

Kessler,  Henry,  Pvt 223 

Klein,  Irving,  Cpl 226 

Knight,  P.  R.,  1st  Lt 227 

Kosikowski,  Stanislaw,  Pvt. .  .229 

Kruger,  A.  J.,  Sgt 230 

La  Croix,  O.  H.,  Cpl 231 

Lenahan,  J.  C.,  Pvt 239 

Linden,  Harry,  Sgt 243 

Liner,  I.  L.,  Pvt 244 

MacDougall,  A.  J.,  Capt 250 

McMurtry,  G.  G.,  Maj.,  (M. 

ofH.) 21 

Maroney,  T.  F.,  Cpl 268 

Mercer,  H.  F.,  1st  Sgt 275 


Divisional  Index — Continued 


Miles,  L.  W.,  Cpl.,  (M.  of  H.)  22 

Miller,  Henry,  Pvt 278 

Mintz,  F.  B.,  Sgt 280 

Monson,  J.  J.,  Pvt 282 

Nash,  J.  F.,  Pvt 292 

Norwat,  Arthur,  Sgt 298 

Peterson,  Holgar,  Cpl 312 

Pollinger,  Frank,  Pvt 317 

Powers,  J.  J.,  Sgt 320 

Powless,  J.  A.,  1st  Lt 204 

Quinn,  J.  H.,  Sgt 323 

Roberge,  J.  H.,  Pvt 335 

Robinson,  A.  H.,  1st  Lt 337 


308TH  INFANTRY— Continued 

Rochford,  Patrick,  Pvt 337 

Rossum,  Haakon,  Cpl 341 

Sauer,  Joseph,  Cpl 347 

Sheridan,  R.  B.,  1st  Lt 357 

Sirota,  Irving,  Pvt 363 

Smith,  F.  E.,  Lt.  Col.,  (M.  of 

H.) 24 

Smith,  Sidney,  Pvt 368 

Sullivan,  W.  O.,  1st  Lt 381 

Summers,  A.  E.,  Pvt 381 

Tabara,  W.,  Pvt 383 

Tappen,  J.,  Pvt.,  1st  Cl 384 


Turner,  C.  W.,  1st  Lt 395 

Usac,  Joseph,  Pvt 396 

Van  Duzer,  E.  T.,  Pvt 398 

Vedilago,  Joseph,  Cpl 399 

Wagner,  F.  W.,  Sgt 401 

Wernek,  Ernest,  Pvt 411 

Whiting,  C.  W.,  Pvt 415 

Whiting,  C.  L.,  1st  Lt 416 

Whittlesey,  C.  W.,  Lt.  Col., 

(M.  of  H.) 25 

Woolf,  Irving,  Pvt 426 

Wood,  Meredith,  1st  Lt 424 


305TH  FIELD  ARTILLERY 

Johnson,  G.  H.,  Cpl 211   |   Robinson,  A.  A.,  2nd  Lt 337 


302ND  ENGINEERS 

Brown,  J.  F.,  1st  Lt 74     Morrissey,  E.  P.,  Pvt 286 

Gingras,  Jules,  Jr.,  Sgt 163     Roskoski^F.  J.,  Sgt 340 


Lewis,  M.  H.,  Capt 241 


Schultz,  Frank,  Pvt 350 


Thomas,  William,  Sgt 388 

Walsh,  J.  A.,  1st  Lt 404 


S05TH  MACHINE  GUN  BATTALION 

Andre,  C.  H.,  1st  Lt 34 


Briggs,  C.  A.,  Sgt.  . 
Billiard,  J.  A.,  Pvt. 


S06TH  MACHINE  GUN  BATTALION 

McKibbin,  J.  M.,  Capt.  ...  .260  I  White,  T.  M.,  Sgt. 


71 
124 


.415 


78TH  DIVISION 
HEADQUARTERS 

Nolan,  D.  E.,  Brig.  Gen 296  |  O'Connor,  H.  G.,  Sgt 299 


Bonavantura,  Ferdinando, 

Pvt 63 

Campbell,  Alexander,  Sgt 85 

De  Rogatis,  Albert,  Pvt 121 


309ra  INFANTRY 

Fogg,  P.  D.,  1st  Lt 149 

Higgins,  W.  H.,  Sgt 190 

Jillson,  H.  D.,  Pvt 210 

Karg,  H.  N.,  Sgt 218 


Lanighan,  M.  S.,  Sgt 
,  Pvt 


234 

Mauzi,  Nicholas,  Pvt  ........  272 

White,  W.  D.,  Pvt  ..........  415 


Adams,  J.  8.,  Pvt 29 

Buonomo,  Anthony,  Pvt 78 

Conklin,  M.  E.,  2nd  Lt 103 

Duffy,  F.  A.,  Pvt 132 

Gumbs,  E.  C.,  Pvt 172 

Huff,  C.  R.,  Pvt 201 


310TH  INFANTRY 

King,  J.  N.,  Capt 225 

Lawless,  J.  B.,  Sgt 235 

Mclntyre,  Donald,  2nd  Lt. . .  .259 

Piazzani,  J.  A.,  Cpl 315 

Quiri,  Robert,  Sgt 324 

Rockwood,  R.  B.,  2nd  Lt 338 


Secor,  J.  H.,  Sgt 352 

Semple,  F.  J.,  Bglr 353 

Siner,  E.  R.,  Pvt 363 

Waldo,  A.  G.,  1st  Sgt 402 

Whitehead,  L.  E.,  Sgt 415 


Aldridge,  J.  S.,  Jr., 

Pvt.  IstCl 30 

Balling,  J.  P.,  Cpl 43 

Barry,  E.  W.,  Pvt 45 

Budd,  A.  D.,  Lt.  Col 77 

Burke,  W.  F.,  Pvt 80 

Campbell,  J.  E.,  Pvt 85 

Carter,  W.  C.,  Pvt 90 

Castleman,  L.  A.,  Pvt 92 

Coleman,  C.  J.,  Pvt 101 

Deloto,  Peter,  Sgt 120 

Emerson,  W.  I.,  Capt 139 

Fahey,  J.  H.,  Sgt 142 

Falkinberg,  E.  A.,  Pvt 142 


311TH  INFANTRY 

Fiigen,  Peter,  Pvt 146 

Hultzen,  L.  S.,  1st  Lt 202 

Irons,  B.  G.,  Pvt.  1st  Cl 206 

Kantz,  C.  E.,  Sgt 217 

Karwoski,  P.  J.,  Sgt 218 

Langley,  J.  H.,  Pvt 234 

Lehy,  H.  C.,  Sgt 238 

Lewis,  R.  D.,  Cpl 241 

Light,  Lavern,  Cpl 242 

Loomis,  J.  H.,  Cpl 246 

McDonald,  G.  T.,  Cpl 256 

Maslosky,  John,  Pvt 271 

Mills,  E.  W.,  2nd  Lt 279 

O'Rourke,  J.  H.,  Pvt 303 


Resseguie,  H.  D.,  Capt.  .  .  . 

Robbins,  C.  A.,  1st  Sgt 

Rosenberger,  G.  V.,  Pvt 

Rowley,  J.  C.,  Sgt 

Santarsiero,  G.,  Pvt 

Schooley,  H.  T.,  Cpl 

Schroth,  R.  A.,  1st  Sgt 


.330 
.335 
.340 
.342 
.346 
.349 
.350 


lOUftUWMftf    J.V.    A*J     4.DV    O£  U OUV7 

Slover,  Luke,  Jr.,  Pvt 364 

Spataro,  D.,  Pvt 371 

Weber,  J.  F.,  1st  Lt 409 

Welsh,  E.  J.,  Sgt 411 

White,  T.  S.,  1st  Sgt 415 

Zadovsky,  John,  Sgt 430 


521 


Divisional  Index — Continued 


Baker,  Jesse,  Pvt 41 

Bloomberg,  Sam,  Pvt 60 

Blume,  L.  H.,  Pvt 60 

Carroll,  Thomas,  Pvt 89 

Collins,  J.  P.,  Sgt 102 

Colona,  Thorns,  Pvt 102 

Conover,  H.  R.,  Pvt 104 

Conroy,  Lawrence,  Mech 104 

Coughlin,  W.  C.,  Pvt 107 

Cristofaro,  Vittorio,  Pvt 110 

Donovan,  J.  J.,  Cpl 127 

Dunn,  P.  F.f  Pvt 134 

Fazler,  Robert,  Pvt 143 

Geer,  F.  W.,  Pvt 160 


312TH  INFANTRY 

Goldstein,  Isaac,  Pvt 165 

Griswold,  C.  J.,  Pvt 171 

Guinup,  E.  M.,  Pvt 172 

Hennessey,  James,  Sgt 187 

Herrmann,  Bertrand,  Pvt ....  189 
Herrmann,  Victor,  Pvt.  1st  Cl.  189 

Holden,  J.  E.,  Pvt 194 

Joerger,  C.  F.,  Pvt. 210 

Lawrence,  H.  F.,  Pvt 235 

McCrudden,  J.  F.,  Pvt 255 

McGuire,  James,  Sgt 258 

Merrill,  J.  H.,  Pvt 275 

Merritt,  H.  P.,  Sgt 275 


Mills,  E.  8.,  Pvt 

Mix,  R.  B.,  Pvt 

Muskowitz,  Herman,  Pvt. 

Ogle,  E.  W.,  Jr.,  Pvt 

Piazza,  J.  L.,  Sgt 

Rischmann,  Edward,  Pvt. 
Sawelson,  William,  Sgt. 

(M.  of  H.) 

Schmidt,  F.  A.,  Pvt , 

Slater,  N.  C.,  Pvt 

Temple,  J.  E.,  Pvt , 

Volk,  J.  W.,  Pvt , 

Whiteman,  R.  A.,  Sgt 


.279 
.281 
.290 
.300 
.315 
.334 

.  24 
.349 
.364 
.385 
.400 
.415 


303RD  ENGINEERS 
MoCunn,  W.  T.,  Pvt.  1st  Cl.  .255  |  Walsh,  R.  J.,  1st  Lt 404 

S08TH  MACHINE  GUN  BATTALION 

Bachman,  J.  A.,  2nd  Lt 39 

S09TH  MACHINE  GUN  BATTALION 

Gallagher,  C.  E.,  Sgt 156  |  Hargrave,  T.  J.,  1st  Lt 180— Raines,  Lester,  Pvt. 


.325 


McCain,  A.  J.,  Pvt. 


79TH  DIVISION 
HEADQUARTERS 

|  Rivel,  T.  M.,  Sgt 335  |  Roberts,  A.  S.,  Pvt. 


.336 


313TH  INFANTRY 


Abrams,  R.  W.,  Pvt 27  I  Hitchens,  E.  W.,  Sgt 193  I  Johnson,  R.  C.,  1st  Lt 

Brown,  G.  L.,  Sgt 74     Ingersoll,  Harry,  Capt 205     Morris,  E.  B.,  Maj 

Forrest,  H.  E.,  Sgt 151  I  Jackson,  H.  N.,  Maj 206  I  Wheelock,  Frank,  R.,  Capt. 


.212 
.285 
.414 


Auber,  J.  J.,  Pvt 38 

Bair,  H.  A.,  2nd  Lt 41 

Bolen,  Jacob,  Pvt 62 

Bryson,  William,  Pvt 76 

Chyko,  John,  Cpl 97 

Cressman,  C.  D.,  Pvt 110 

Culver,  Stanley,  Pvt 112 


S14TH  INFANTRY 

English,  Lee  M.,  1st  Lt.  . .    . .  140 

Hartman,  M.  A.,  1st  Sgt 181 

Jordan,  Nolan  L.,  Pvt 216 

Larson,  J.  A.,  Cpl 234 

MacDermut,  C.  H.,  Capt 250 

Marks,  Samuel  J.,  1st  Lt 268 

Monahan,  E.  V.,  Sgt 282 


Muhlenberg,  F.  A.,  Capt. . 
Seiders,  C.  M.,  Pvt 

Smith,  H.  M.,  Capt. 
Smith,  L.  S.,  Si 
Strucel,  Peter,  U| 
Ward,  John  M., 


.288 
.352 
.367 
.367 
.380 
.406 


Bullock,  Benjamin,  3rd., 

IstLt 78 

Carroll,  W.  M.,  Jr.,  Capt 89 

Dipasquale,  Americo,  Pvt. . .  .125 

Flegle,  F.  H.,  Pvt 148 

Fleming,  S.,  W.,  Jr.,  Maj 148 

Goodman,  W.  O.,  Pvt 166 

Greenwood,  H.  L.,  Sgt 169 

Jenkins,  P.  B.,  Sgt 209 


S15TH  INFANTRY 

Keenan,  J.  A.,  Cpl 219 

Kilroy,  J.  F.,  1st  Sgt 224 

Lomonoco,  Frank,  Pvt 246 

Masciarelli,  Giacomo,  Pvt 271 

Nachtman,  Ludwig  J.,  Sgt. .  .291 

Granger,  E.  C.,  Capt 300 

Olanson,  A.  W.,  Sgt 301 

Owens,  J.  T.,  2nd  Lt 304 

Palardy,  C.  W.,  Cpl 305 


Pierson,  Ward  W.,  Maj 
Recktenwald,  Jacob,  Sgt  .  .  . 
Spadafora,  Guiseppe,  Pvt.  . 
Swearingen,  W.  H.,  Pvt  
Sweeney,  B.  F.,  Sgt  
Tilghman,  C.  H.,  Capt  

..315 
..327 
..371 
..382 
..382 
391 

Watkins,  E.  G.,  Pvt  
Wright,  George  L.,  Capt.  .  . 

..407 
..427 

Frey,  C.  F., 154 

Habecker,  G.  M.,  Cpl 173 

Hall,  J.  G.,  1st  Lt 175 

Hewit,  B.  H.,  Capt 189 

Kidd,  C.  M.,  Cpl 223 


316TH  INFANTRY 

Manning,  W.  S.,  Maj 266 

Morris,  T.  H.,  Pvt 286 

Paustian,  H.  G.,  Pvt 309 

Phillips,  S.  E.,  Sgt 314 


304TH  ENGINEERS 


Rubel,  A.  C.,  Capt.  . . . 


.342 


Rumberger,  Harold  P.,  Pvt... 343 

Sheckart,  G.  C.,  Sgt 356 

Welling,  Hank,  1st  Lt. ..... .411 

Wilkins,  John,  Pvt 418 


Bauernfeind,  J.  R.,  Pvt 48 

Lemon,  D  wight,  Pvt 238 


310TH  MACHINE  GUN  BATTALION 

Simpson,  C.  E.,  Pvt 362  I  Stankunos,  B.  G.,  Pvt. 


.374 


Divisional  Index — Continued 


311TH  MACHINE  GUN  BATTALION 

Capen,  R.  A.,  Sgt 86  I  Poillon,  J.  J.,  Cpl 317  I  Wilt,  P.  W.f  Pvt. 

Mansfield,  J.  R.,  Sgt 267  |  Thomas,  C.  I.,  Pvt 387  | 


312TH  MACHINE  GUN  BATTALION 

Allison,  C.  O.,  Sgt 32  |  Milgram,  Joseph  J.,  Pvt 277 


304TH  SANITARY  TRAIN 

Klapetaky,  J.  W.,  Cpl 226  I  Stone,  J.  E.,  Sgt 378  I  Wagner,  D.  L.,  Sgt. 

McLelland,  W.  D.,  1st  Lt. . .  .261  | 


.401 


80TH  DIVISION 

HEADQUARTERS 

Saprison,  R.  H.,  1st  Lt 345 


Arrants,  W.  R.,  1st  Lt 36 

Berg,  J.  N.,  Cpl 53 

Bradley,  Manley,  Sgt 67 


317ra  INFANTRY 

Chaney,  Edward,  Pvt 95  I  Parcell,  C.  N.,  Pvt.  .  . .  .306 

Hatch,  C.  T.,  2nd  Lt 183    Watson,  R.  E.,  2nd  Lt 408 

Jenkins,  J.  T.,  Sgt 209    White,  Jess,  Cpl 414 


Bann,  Eddie,  Pvt 

Dillingham,  C.  K.,  2nd  Lt. 
Johnson,  W.  T.,  Sgt 


318TH  INFANTRY 

.  43  I  Jones,  C.  E.,  Cpl 214 

.124     Miles,  H.  B.,  Pvt 277 

.213  I  Rogers,  Harry,  2nd  Lt 337 


Tignor,  W.  P.,  Pvt. . 

Tuftin,  Carl,  Pvt 

Turner,  J.  A.,  1st  Lt. 


.391 
.394 
.395 


Blume,  F.  F.,  Cpl 

Booth,  James,  Cook. . . 

Esser,  J.  F.,  Cpl 

Fries,  G.  J.,  Jr.,  Pvt. . . 
Gordon,  Erekine,  Capt. 


.  60 
.  63 
.141 
.154 
.166 


319TH  INFANTRY 

Herr,  C.  R.,  1st  Lt ...  . .  188 

Highley,  C.  C.,  1st  Lt 190 

Huth,  A.  A.,  Cpl 204 

Neelon,  R.  V.,  1st  Sgt 292 

Phipps,  W.  B.,  Pvt 315 


Pulono,  C.  R.,  Pvt... 

Scialabra,  I.,  Cpl 

Stevenson,  J.  L.,  Cpl. 
Woodward,  R.  F.,  1st 


Lt. 


.351 
.376 
.425 


Adamski,  Jiosel,  Cpl... 

Egler,  F.  A.,  Sgt 

Emory,  G.  H.  H.,  Maj. 
Free,  G.  M.,  Sgt 


.  29 
.137 
,139 
.153 


S20TH  INFANTRY 

Hill,  Samuel,  Pvt . .  . .  192 

Klier,  G.  J.,  Pvt 227 

Lambing,  F.  C.,  Pvt 232 

McFarland,  G.  W.,  Cpl 257 


Pamaranski,  John,  Cpl. 
Parker,  H.  C.,  IstLt.. 
Vogel,  A.  F.,  Sgt 


.306 
.306 
.400 


305TH  ENGINEERS 

Allman,  Frank,  Cpl 32 

313ra  MACHINE  GUN  BATTALION 

MacWilliam,  Alexander,  1st  Sgt 251 

315-TH  MACHINE  GUN  BATTALION 

Shartle,  A.  J.,  1st  Lt 355 

805TH  SANITARY  TRAIN 

Lawrence,  V.  S.,  Jr.,  Cpl 235 


818T  DIVISION 

S21ST  INFANTRY 
Harrw,  E.  G.,  Lt 180  |  Sutherland,  F.  8.,  Cpl 381 


Brown,  S.  R.,  Sgt. 
Carson,  B.  C.,  Mech. 


75 


Dickey,  L.  J.,  1st  Sgt 123 

Evans,  G.  R.,  Pvt 142 


322ND  INFANTRY 

Jerry,  Barney,  Cpl 210 

Johnston,  J.  H.,  1st  Lt 213 

Loughlin,  J.  J.,  Capt 247 

523 


Mooney,  R.  A.,  Pvt. . 
Spain,  Garland,  Cpl .  . 
Sweeney,  Patrick,  Pvt. 


.371 
.382 


Divisional  Index — Continued 


323RD  INFANTRY 
Hayes,  Joeeph,  2nd  Lt 184  |  McLeod,  M.  F.,  1st  Lt 261  |  Parker,  W.  E.,  Prt. 

324TH  INFANTRY 
Abele,  H.  A.,  1st  Lt 27  |  Blackburn,  W.  E.,  Cpl 59  |  Moss,  T.  M.,  Prt. . 

322ND  FIELD  ARTILLERY 

Crocker,  J.  M.,  Cpl 110 

316ra  MACHINE  GUN  BATTALION 

Savage,  E.  S.,  1st  Lt 347 

318TH  MACHINE  GUN  BATTALION 

Taylor,  Oscar,  Sgt 384 

306TH  FIELD  SIGNAL  BATTALION 

Anderson,  C.  L.,  1st  Sgt. ...  33  |  Ferguson,  G.  L.,  Sgt.  1st  CL.  .145 


.307 


.287 


Pike,  E.  J. 


82ND  DIVISION 
HEADQUARTERS 

Lt.  Col.  (M.  of  H.) . . .  23  |  Trives,  Francis,  Capt 394 


Bailey,  W.  J.,  Pvt 41 

Bassman,  Barnett,  Pvt 46 

Cross,  Paul,  Pvt Ill 

Duffy,  O.  F.,  Pvt 133 

Garcia,  Graviel,  Pvt 157 

Garner,  John  B.,  Sgt 158 

Groves,  J.  H.,  Sgt 171 


Arnold,  A.  C.,  1st  Lt 36 

Bacon,  B.  R.,  Sgt 40 

Brosnahan,  D.  T.,  Pvt 73 

Burch,  A.  S.,  1st  Lt 78 

Burden,  E.  F.,  Pvt 79 

Carroll,  G.  A.,  Cpl 89 

Carter,  Frank,  1st  Lt 90 

Clermont,  J.  R.,  Pvt 99 

Coventry,  Harry,  1st  Sgt 107 


Adams,  R.  L.,  1st  Lt 29 

Alexander,  T.  L.,  1st  Lt 31 

Blanchard,  Harold,  Maj 09 


Brennen,  H.  F.,  Sgt 70 

Desaussure,  E.  C.,  1st  Lt 121 

Dravland,  Albert  V.,  Pvt 130 

Gearhard,  A.  F.,  Chap 160 

Littlefield,  F.  C.,  Cpl 245 

Lingo,  L.  P.,  Lt 244 

Mason,  F.  H.,  2nd  Lt 271 


325TH  INFANTRY 

Hussey,  John,  Sgt 204 

Johnson,  O.  E.,  Pvt 212 

Johnston,  Hugh,  Sgt 213 

Ligsukis,  Frank,  Mech 242 

O'Brien,  T.  A.,  Sgt 299 

Pierce,  T.  L.,  Maj 315 

Rutherford,  James  E.,  Pvt.  .  .344 

326TH  INFANTRY 

Dion,  A.  J.,  Sgt 125 

Hamm,  A.  E.,  Capt 176 

Hanley,  J.  J.,  Pvt 178 

Hellman,  C.  F.,  Pvt 186 

Howard,  G.  H.,  1st  Lt 199 

Jeff  era,  Lamar,  Capt 208 

Leiboult,  Edward  N.,  1st  Lt.  .238 

McGuire,  James,  Jr.,  Pvt 258 

Meyer,  A.  C.,  Sgt. 276 

327TH  INFANTRY 

Bobryk,  Joseph,  Pvt 61 

Collins,  Wilbur  M.,  Capt 102 

Gilbertie,  J.  S.,  Cpl 162 

328-TH  INFANTRY 

Norton,  F.  B.,  Sgt 297 

Odenwald,  William,  Pvt 300 

Phelan,  J.  A.,  Cpl 313 

Schermerhorn,  E.  C.,  Lt 348 

Sharrar,  Oliver,  Cpl 355 

Shipp,  A.,  Lt 358 

Sisson,  C.  H.,  Capt 363 

3218T  FIELD  ARTILLERY 
Lesh,  W.  T.,  Sgt 240 


Sirmon,  W.  A.,  Capt 363 

Storrie,  Robert  S.,  Corp 378 

Towell,  James  J.,  Pvt 393 

Weber,  Nicholas,  Pvt 409 

Whitman,  W.  M.,  Col 416 

Williams,  F.  M.,  Capt 419 


Peurifoy,  J.  M.,  Sgt 313 

Richards,  Walter  A.,  1st  Lt. .  .332 

Sielsky,  Louis,  Cpl 360 

Stone,  A.,  2d  Lt 378 

Taylor,  L.  H.,  Pvt 384 

Walsh,  T.  T.,  Cpl 404 

Watkins,  Homer.  Maj 408 

Wells,  F.  H.,  Cpl 411 


Olsen,  Harold,  Cpl 301 

Peavy,  J.  B.,  1st  Lt 310 

Pfeil,  Clarence,  Pvt 313 


Stewart,  K.  P.,  2nd  Lt 376 

Townsend,  J.  B.,  Pvt 393 

Tucker,  M.  C.,  Sgt 394 

Walker,  J.  M.,  Pvt 402 

Walton,  Robert,  Jr.,  1st  Lt. .  .405 
York,  A.  G.,  Cpl. 

(M.  of  H.) 26,429 


320TH  MACHINE  GUN  BATTALION 


Acheson,  W.  C.,  2nd  Lt I  Douglass,  J.  M.,  1st  Lt 127  I  Rypkema,  Hannct,  Sgt . 

Adams,  Quincy,  Cpl 29  |  Nelson,  H.  W.,  Pvt 293  | 


.344 


524 


Divisional  Index — Continued 


S21ST  MACHINE  GUN  BATTALION 


Cunningham,  W.  A.,  Capt....ll3 
GoodaU,  Robert  M.,  2nd  Lt.  .166 


Simpson,  A.  R.,  Pvt 362  I  Yaeger,  Louifl,  Prt 428 

Woerman,  August,  Pvt 424  |  Yaeger,  Roy,  Cpl 428 


307TH  SIGNAL  BATTALION 

Goumas,  Georgea,  Pvt 167  |  Sorrow,  Louis,  Cpl 370 


83RD  DIVISION 

S29TH  INFANTRY 
Barnhart,  W.  I.,  Sgt 45 

S08TH  TRENCH  BATTERY  ARTILLERY 


Bowles,  E.  J.,  Sgt 65 

Burns,  Harold,  1st  Lt 

Foureman,  R.  B.,  2d  Lt 151 


Brenner,  J.  P.,  2d  Lt 70 

Craft,  U.  V.,  Pvt 109 


Holloway,  Horace  L.,  Sgt 195 

Hoover,  Charles  S.,  Sgt 197 


822ND  FIELD  ARTILLERY 

Crocker,  J.  M.,  Sgt 110  I 

Morrison,  John,  2d  Lt 286  | 


MoGill,  D.  R.,  Capt 257 

Turkopp,  C.  F.,  Cpl 395 


Piereon,  E.  L.,  Cpl 315 

Plassmeyer,  A.  J.,  Jr.,  Pvt.... 316 


323RD  FIELD  ARTILLERY 

Donahue,  Joe  J.,  Pvt 127 

84TH  DIVISION 


335TH  INFANTRY 

Janssen,  M.  J.,  Sgt 


Kilroy,  L.  B.,  Pvt. 
Paul,  H.  C.,  Pvt. . 


.224 
.308 


85TH  DIVISION 

339TH  INFANTRY 
Phillips,  C.  F.,  1st  Lt 314  I 

310TH  SANITARY  TRAIN 

Powers,  R.  E.,  1st  Lt 320 

87TH  DIVISION 

348ra  INFANTRY 
Woodward,  W.  E.,  Cpl 425 


Zech,  C.  H.,  Pvt 430 


Kilbourne,  C.  E.,  Cpl. 


Adams,  H.  J., 
Albright,  F.  C., 
Atkins,  M.  D.,  Capt. 

Baxter,  A.  F.,  Capt 

Bayly,  H.  E.,  Sgt , 

Blackington,  G.  W.,  Lt.  Col. 

Blair,  T.  8.,  Cpl , 

Condit,  G.  W.,  Pvt 


,  28 
,  30 
,  37 
,  48 
,  48 
,  58 
,  58 
,103 


89TH  DIVISION 
HEADQUARTERS 

|  Smead,  B.  A.,  Maj 365  |  Young,  E.  M.,  2nd  Lt. 

353BD  INFANTRY 

Daniels,  F.  L.,  Cpl 115 

Dozer,  O.  V.,  Sgt 130 

Dugan,  J.  I.,  Pvt 133 

Farber,  Lloyd,  Cpl 143 

Fox,  C.  M.,  Capt 152 

Furlong,  H.  A.,  1st  Lt., 

(M.  of  H.) 19,  155 

Gardner,  G.  W.,  Sgt 157 

525 


Greene,  Don,  Pvt 

Guthrie,  E.  F.,  Sgt. . . 

Hall,  W.  A.,  Pvt 

Kessler,  E.  M.,  Cpl... 
Lamson,  D.  F.,  Pvt. . 
McDaniel,  L.  B.,  Sgt. 
McGee,  Edward,  Pvt. 
McKay,  J.  W.,  Cpl... 


.169 
.173 
.175 
.223 
.233 
.255 
.257 
.259 


Divisional  Index — Continued 


Malone,  Clayton,  Sgt 265 

Miller,  H.  H.,  Sgt 278 

Morgan,  F.  M.,  1st  Lt 284 

Peatross,  J.  L.,  Maj 310 

Pine,  H.  W.,  2nd  Lt 316 

Ramsey,  E.  E.,  Sgt 325 

Rand,  G.  E.,  1st  Lt 325 

Reed,  C.  E.,  Pvt 328 


Anthony,  R.  C.,  Sgt 35 

Barger,  C.  D.,  Pvt.  1st  CL, 

(M.  of  H.) 17 

Barry,  Edward,  Cpl 45 

Bordkas,  Gus,  Pvt 63 

Busch,  G.  L.,  Sgt 81 

Cavenee,  C.  E.,  Sgt 93 

Childers,  J.  W.,  Pvt 96 

Colville,  George,  Jr.,  Cpl 103 

Deskins,  Frank,  Cpl 121 

Dillard,  M.  L.,  Sgt 124 

Disalvo,  Charles,  Pvt 125 

Duncan,  J.  C.,  Cpl 134 


353RD  INFANTRY— Continued 

Reeves,  J.  H.,  Col 329 

Sandman,  L.  L.,  Pvt 346 

Scanlon,  J.  E.,  1st  Lt 348 

Seymour,  Q.  R.,  Pvt 354 

Shaw,  C.  A.,  1st  Lt 356 

Shimmeall,  R.  M.,  Sgt 358 

Smith,  R.  H.  G.,  1st  Lt 368 

354-TH  INFANTRY 

Farrell,  J.  J.,  Pvt 143 

Folz,  Alexander,  Cpl 150 

Forbis,  Fred,  Pvt 150 

Forrest,  A.  J.,  Sgt.  (M.  of  H.) . .   19 
Funk,  J.  N.,  Pvt.  (M.  of  H.)..  19 

Hagerman,  O.  M.,  Pvt 174 

Hahn,  J.  C.,  Cpl 174 

Hale,  C.  P.,  Pvt 174 

Hartung,  J.  A.,  Sgt 182 

Henderson,  Henry,  2nd  Lt 187 

Hollingsworth,  Alexander,  Cpl.  195 

Keller,  R.  L.,  Sgt 220 

Kidd,  C.  C.,  Pvt.  1st  Cl 223 


Sundin,  M.  C.,  Pvt 381 

Szcepanik,  J.  A.,  Pvt 383 

Tomanek,  F.  F.,  Pvt 392 

Wahler,  Richard,  Pvt 401 

Wickersham,  J.  H.,  2nd  Lt. 

(M.  of  H.) 26 

Witt,  W.  S.,  Sgt 424 


McNulty,  H.  C.,  1st  Lt 262 

Maloney,  W.  E.,  2nd  Lt 266 

Millis,  J.  M.,  2nd  Lt 279 

Richards,  E.  P.,  Pvt 332 

Shoults,  Edgar,  Cpl 359 

Slay,  J.  R.,  Sgt 364 

Smith,  F.  S.,  Pvt 366 

Steinmilber,  C.  W.,  1st  Lt 375 

Stirling,  Thomas,  Cpl 377 

Ward,  H.  M.,  Cpl 405 

Wilder,  M.  P.,  Capt 417 

Zimmerman,  R.  A.,  Sgt 431 


Ale,  J.  H.,  1st  Lt 31 

Bess,  R.  A.,  Pvt 55 

Brinda,  John,  Sgt 71 

Fisher,  F.  J 147 


355TH  INFANTRY 

Moore,  F.  F.,  Capt 283 

Morgan,  V.  A.,  1st  Lt 285 

Porter,  C.  W.,  Bgb 318 

Reed,  G.  M.,  Sgt 328 


Serna,  M.,  Pvt 353 

Sprague,  A.  E.,  Pvt 373 

Wiese,  Edwin,  Pvt 417 

Wirth,  T.  F.,  Maj 423 


Barbier,  A.  J.,  Pvt 43 

Barkeley,  D.  B.,  Pvt. 

(M.  of  EL) 17 

Butcher,  O.  L.,  Pvt 82 

Champeny,  A.  S.,  Capt 94 

Chiles,  M.  H.,  Capt. 

(M.  of  H.) 18 

Dewalt,  C.  H.,  Sgt 122 

Dilbeck,  A.  W.,  Pvt 124 

Dorgan,  J.  J.,  Pvt 128 

Hanger,  C.  R.,  1st  Lt 178 


356TH  INFANTRY 

Hanna,  Mark,  Maj ...  . .  178 

Hatler,  M.  W.,  Sgt. 

(M.  of  H.) 20,  183 

Heiken,  Eilbert,  1st  Lt 186 

Hollis,  G.  G.,  Cpl 195 

Kelley,  O.  O.,  Sgt 220 

Kenaston,  Harold,  1st  Lt 221 

Lauber,  C.  E.,  Pvt 234 

Lescadron,  H.  J.,  2nd  Lt 239 

Loken,  Clarence,  Pvt 246 

Loyd,  L.  H.,  Pvt 247 


McAfee,  J.  W.,  Cpl 252 

McComb,  R.  E.,  Sgt 254 

Martinez,  August,  Cpl 270 

May,  O.  P.,  2nd  Lt 273 

Murphy,  J.  H.,  1st  Lt 289 

Ragsdale,  I.  LeN.,  2nd  Lt. . .  .325 

Shinn,  L.  P.,  1st  Lt 358 

Smith,  R.  O.,  1st  Lt 368 

Tubbs,  B.  T.,  Pvt 394 

Wright,  E.  V.,  Pvt 427 


340TH  FIELD  ARTILLERY 

Deland,  Thorndike,  1st  Lt....  120  |   King,  R.  E.f  Pvt. 


.225 


314ra  ENGINEERS 
Dietz,  E.  W.  A.,  Pvt 123  |  Hoeynick,  F.  J.,  2nd  Lt 193  |  Somerville,  B.  B.,  Lt.  Col 370 


341ST  MACHINE  GUN  BATTALION 


Flannery, 
Forth,  He 


,  H.E.,  Sgt 147 


rman,  Pvt. 


.151 


Hoffman,  E.  A.,  Pvt 194 


Jacobs,  W.  W.,  Pvt. 


.207 


Kelly,  John,  Pvt 220 


Kline,  David,  Pvt 227 

Sittler,  Edward,  Pvt 363 


342ND  MACHINE  GUN  BATTALION 

Birch,  A.  E.,  2nd  Lt 56  |  Gude,  C.  J.,  Pvt 172  |  Manning,  J.  R.,  Pvt 266 


314TH  FIELD  SIGNAL  BATTALION 

.238 
Mansfield,  T.  B.,  Cpl. . .  T  ...  .267 


Lemasters,  Charley  A.,  Cpl. .  .238  I  Moore,  E.  J.,  Sgt 283  I  Sauere,  R.  M.,  Sgt.  1st  Cl. . .  .347 


314-ra  MOTOR  SUPPLY  TRAIN 

Belt,  B.  W.,  Cpl 52 

526 


Divisional  Index — Continued 


Allen  C  W    Sgt 

32 

Atchavit,  Calvin,  Pvt  

...37 

Ball,  W  R  ,  Cpl          .    . 

42 

Berry,  T.  A.,  Pvt  .  . 

...55 

Brady,  C.  N.,  Pvt  

.  ..  67 

Breeden  Eldon  1st  Lt  . 

69 

Causland,  H.  L.,  Pvt  

...93 

Cochran,  J  B  ,  Sgt 

100 

Coonev.  J.  M..  Col... 

..105 

Ashbura,  I.  S.,  Maj 37 

Bard,  F.  C.,  Sgt 44 

Bell,  Frank,  Pvt 52 

Buffalo,  J.  A.,  Pvt 77 

Cassingham,  LeRoy,  Pvt 92 

Cowan,  Jack,  Pvt 108 

Green,  Willie,  Cpl 169 


Barry,  H.  E.,  Pvt 46 

Bell,  G.  A.,  Cpl 52 

Burk,  W.  S.,  IstLt 79 

Butcher,  T.  W.,  Cpl 82 

Cole,  C.  E.,  Pvt 101 


Anderson,  P.  H.,  Pvt 34 

Buchanan,  A.,  Sgt 76 

Dallas,  F.  W.,  Cpl 114 

Delario,  C.  E.,  Capt 120 

Heard,  Elmer,  Capt 185 


Focht,  J.  A.,  1st  Lt 149 

Fredlund,  Victor,  Pvt 153 


90TH  DIVISION 
357TH  INFANTRY 

Dulaney,  Dick,  Pvt 133 

Hoffman,  C.  O.,  1st  Sgt 193 

Jenkins,  W.  H.,  Pvt 209 

Kach,  A.  H.,  Cpl 217 

Kearns,  C.  F.,  Pvt 219 

Keaton,  Andy,  Pvt 219 

La  Graw,  Elgin,  Pvt 232 

Lumley,  Z.  D.,  Capt 248 

Morey,  F.  H.,  Pvt 284 

Morphew,  J.  E.,  Sgt 285 

358TH  INFANTRY 

Hassig,  A.  U.,  1st  Lt .  .          . .  183 

Heinz,  Nick,  Pvt 186 

Hogan,  J.  A.,  Sgt 194 

Jones,  C.  V.,  Cpl 214 

Leary,  E.  M.,  Col 236 

Light,  W.  S.,  Cpl 242 

359TH  INFANTRY 

Collier,  C.  C.,  Cpl 102 

Davidson,  L.  C.,  Capt 116 

Davis,  G.  K.,  Cpl 117 

Grisham,  J.  M.,  Cpl 170 

360TH  INFANTRY 

Joiner,  A.  E.,  Pvt 213 

Loescher,  F.  D.,  Sgt 245 

Morris,  W.  H.  H.,  Maj 286 

Pursley,  Earl,  Pvt 323 

315ra  ENGINEERS 

Kinney,  M.  H.,  Sgt 225 

Sartain,  J.  C.,  Sgt.  1st  Cl.  .  .  .346 


Mudgett,  B.,  2nd  Lt 288 

Pennington,  Edgar,  Pvt 311 

Rote,  T.  C.,  1st  Lt 341 

Shadrick,  B.  L.,  Pvt 354 

Simpson,  J.  M.,  Capt 362 

Spamanato,  A.,  Pvt 371 

Swanson,  Adolph,  Pvt 382 

Topic,  F.  J.,  Pvt 392 

Ward,  F.  B.,  Pvt 405 

Wilcoxson,  Orval,  Pvt 417 


McDaniel,  J.  R.,  Cpl 255 

Peters,  H.  N.,  Capt 311 

Priest,  C.  D.,  Chap 322 

Small,  L.  H.,  Pvt 365 

Smalley,  J.  W.,  Sgt 365 

Wines,  P.  J.,  Sgt 422 


Hillburn,  H.  S.,  Capt 192 

Leeper,  D.  C.,  Capt 238 

Schoberth,  R.  A.,  1st  Lt 349 

Zacher,  V.  B.,  1st  Lt 430 


Shuman,  G.  A.,  2nd  Lt. .    . .  .359 

Votaw,  L.  N.,  Cpl 401 

Warren,  R.  W.,  Pvt 407 

Watts,  Kenneth,  Pvt 408 


Warren,  E.  R.,  IstCl... 


.406 


S44TH  MACHINE  GUN  BATTALION 

Valentine,  A.  P.,  Pvt 397 

315ra  FIELD  SIGNAL  BATTALION 

Adair,  W.  R.,  1st  Sgt 28 

315ra  SANITARY  TRAIN 

Ruland,  H.  F.,  Pvt 343 

MILITARY  POLICE 

Cooksey,  T.  L.,  Sgt 105  |  May,  J.  C.,  Cpl. . .  ... 273 


Cummings,  A.  D.,  Col 112 

Johnston,  W.  H.t  Maj.  Gen. .  .213 


Bailey,  I.  Y.,  Pvt 40 

Ball,  E.  W.,  Cpl 42 

Benoit,  H.  N.,  Pvt 53 

Burke,  Campbell,  Capt 79 

Carley,  V.  A.,  Pvt 87 

Carmer,  J.  W.,  Cpl 88 

Carter,  Michael,  Cpl 90 

Davis,  W.  D.,  Col 117 

De  Roseli,  P.  L.,  Pvt 121 

Ethier,  Ralph,  Sgt 141 

Farwell,  G.  W.,  Maj 143 


91sT  DIVISION 
HEADQUARTERS 

McDonald,  J.  B.,  Brig.  Gen.  .256  I  Merel,  Robert,  1st  Lt 275 

3618T  INFANTRY 


Froman,  Hjalmar,  Cpl 154 

Jansen,  L.  B.,  1st  Lt 208 

Johnson,  Reginald,  Cook 212 

King,  J.  L.,  Cpl 225 

Kirk,  R.  M.,  Sgt 226 

Kouts,  W.  McK.,  Sgt 229 

Leeb,  J.  S.,  Pvt 237 

Miller,  O.  F.,  Maj.,  (M.  of 

H.) 22 

O'Keefe,  D.  J.,  Cpl 300 

Rees,  John,  Sgt 328 

527 


Ross,  L.  L.,  Cpl 341 

Smith,  N.  R.,  Sgt 368 

Smith,  Wallace,  Pvt 369 

Straabe,  Gilbert,  Pvt 379 

Theobald,  C.  G.,  Cpl 387 

Thorf,  Abraham,  Supply  Sgt.. 390 

Wallace,  J.  A.,  Cpl 403 

Walston,  R.  E.,  Bglr 404 

Wight,  H.  M.,  Pvt 417 

Yuill,  J.  O.,  Sgt 430 

Zimmerman,  A.  P.,  Sgt 431 


Divisional  Index — Continued 


Anderson,  Oliver,  Sgt 34 

Anthony,  H.  B.,  Sgt 35 

Bosone,  P.  P.,  Sgt 64 

Bower,  J.  R.,  Pvt 65 

Bradbury,  A.  W.,  Capt 67 

Burgard,  J.  C.,  1st  Lt 79 

Clauson,  Oscar,  Pvt 99 

Doudna,  J.  F.,  1st  Lt 128 

Fletcher,  Allen,  Capt 148 


362ND  INFANTRY 

Hassler,  R.  P.,  Sgt 183 

Holzman,  George,  Pvt 196 

Jack,  D.  L.,Pvt 206 

Klaviter,  E.  O.,  Pvt 226 

Knoke,  E.  F.,  Pvt...  ...227 

Lee.T.  F.,  Pvt 237 

McRae,  D.  K.,  Sgt 263 

Maier,  C.  J.,  Pvt 265 


Marsh,  John,  1st  Sgt 269 

Petersen,  Solomon,  Sgt 312 

Ramsey,  Henry,  1st  Sgt 325 

Sullivan,  J.  J.,  Cpl 381 

Tveten,  H.  L.,  Pvt 396 

Worsham,  E.  W.,  Capt 426 

Worthy,  E.  T.,  1st  Sgt 426 

Zilkey,  G.  L.,  Sgt 431 


<rv*jnj.c,y  |    »»  •_~"-*»  vrtWF» 

Anderson,  W.  N.,  1st  Lt.  . 

Bailey,  H.  S.,  1st  Lt 

Ballestero,  F.  V.,  Pvt 

Bell,  J.  A.,  Sgt 

Bolin,  H.  E.,  Btn.  Sgt.  Maj 
Cavenaugh,  H.  LaT.,  Col. 
Chenoweth,  C.  E.,  Capt.  . 

Cohn,  D.  H.,  1st  Lt 101 

Coyle,  W.  J.f  Capt 108 


363RD  INFANTRY 

Curran,  F.  J.,  Cpl. . .  . .  113 

Hill.L.  G.,  IstLt 191 

Hoffman,  M.  I.,  1st  Sgt 194 

Hopping,  Floyd,  Sgt 198 

Katz,  P.  C.,  Sgt.  (M.  of  H.) .  .   20 

Kay,  I.  S.,  Pvt ,.218 

Lister,  J.  M.,  Cpl.  .  ...244 

Marshall,  A.  J.,  Sgt 269 

Mitchell,  E.  J.,  Capt 280 

Presley,  A.  C.,  Sgt 321 


Rodgers,  J.  F.,  Pvt 338 

Ross,  K.  E.,  Sgt 341 

Sembertrant,  Frank,  Pvt 353 

Smith,  A.  L.,  Pvt.  ,  ...365 

Strain,  J.  F.,  IstLt 379 

Walker,  Carol,  Sgt 402 

Weik,  I.C.,  1st  Sgt 410 

West,  C.  H.,  1st  Sgt. 

(M.  of  H.) 25 

Yantis,  E.  M.,  1st  Lt 428 


Allen,  Leslie,  Cpl 32 

Alonzo,  Eugene,  Pvt 33 

Borton,  E.  W.,  Pvt 64 

Brock,  E.  J.,  Sgt 72 

Chittum,  W.  A.,  Pvt 96 

Cohn,  E.  S.,  Capt 101 

Cullen,  M.  J.,  Cpl 112 

Drees,  A.  J.,  Pvt.  1st  Cl 130 

Figgins,  C.  R.,  Cpl 145 

Griffin,  R.  A.,  Capt 170 


364-TH  INFANTRY 

Guess,  John,  Jr.,  Sgt 172 

Harder,  F.  J.,  1st  Sgt 179 

Lee,  A.  T.,  1st  Lt 237 

LeMay,  J.  J.,  Pvt 238 

Lowe,  J.  C.,  Cpl 247 

Malcolmson,  B.  K.,  1st  Sgt. .  .265 

Markham,  R.  H.,  Pvt 268 

Norris,  S.  G.,  Sgt 297 

Olsen,  Fred,  Sgt 301 

Palmer,  H.  H.,  Pvt 305 


Perdew,  E.  E.,  Sgt 311 

Presley,  E.  C.,  Pvt 321 

Prevost,  P.  W.,  Pvt 321 

Seibert,  L.  M.,  Sgt.  (M.  of  H.)  24 

Simas,  Manuel,  Pvt 361 

Sorenson,  J.  S.,  Pvt 370 

Stroman,  H.  H.,  Sgt 379 

Supler,  J.  M.,  Pvt 381 

Thompson,  C.  E.,  Pvt 388 

VanVoris,  H.  H.,  2nd  Lt 398 


Bridenstine,  Leslie,  Sgt 71 

Burton,  M.  G.,  Sgt 81 

Collinge,  P.  T.,  Sgt.  1st  Cl. .  .102 


316TH  ENGINEERS 

Jewett,  H.  C.,  Col 210 

Kerwin,  J.  N.,  Sgt.  1st  Cl . . .  .223 
Leavell,  J.  H.,  Capt 236 


Maddox,  John,  Sgt.  1st  Cl 264 

Reese,  J.  E.,  Sgt 328 


348TH  MACHINE  GUN  BATTALION 


Aird,  W.  A.,  Maj .  .  . .  30  I  Brimer,  F.  M.  1st  Sgt 71  I  Hughes,  G.  E.,  Sgt 201 

Alexander,  L.  A.,  Pvt.  1st  Cl. .  31  I  Dabney,  Milan,  Pvt 114  1  Moore,  H.  C.,  Sgt 283 

316TH  FIELD  SIGNAL  BATTALION 

Crawford,  Ned,  Pvt ...          . .  110  |   Shimel,  F.  T.,  Sgt.  1st  Cl 358 


Rexfroth,  H.  J.,  Pvt. 


316-TH  SANITARY  TRAIN 

Rose,  H.  W.,  Pvt 340  |  Swenson,  K.  J.,  Capt. 


.383 


316TH  MILITARY  POLICE 

Craddock,  J.  E.,  Cpl . .  109 


Breckenridge,  R.  M.,  Pvt. 
Hobsch,  H.  W.,  Maj 


92ND  DIVISION 
365-TH  INFANTRY 

Johnston,  H.  I.,  Sgt. 

(M.  of  H.) 20 


Pollard,  Russell,  Cpl 

Vincent,  J.  A.,  1st  Lt 


....317 
. . .400 


Divisional  Index — Continued 


Bell,  George,  Pvt 
Brown,  Roy  A.,  Pvt 
Clincy,  Will,  Pvt 


Baker,  John,  Pvt 
Campbell,  R.  L.,  1st  Lt 
Davis,  T.  H.,  Pvt 
Handy,  E.  H.,  Pvt 


41 

86 

117 

177 


366TH  INFANTRY 

Fisher,  A.  R.,  2nd  Lt 147 

Hammond,  Alex,  Pvt 177 

Horton,  Van,  Cpl 199 

368TH  INFANTRY 

James,  Joseph,  Pvt 208 

Jones,  Thomas  E.,  1st  Lt 215 

Lawrence,  J.  S.,  Maj 235 


Merrifield,  Ed,  Pvt. 
Rivers,  Tom,  Pvt .  . 
Williams,  Joe,  Pvt. , 


.275 
.335 
.419 


Lewis,  Bernard,  Pvt 

Riley,  C.  R.,  Sgt 

Young,  Charles  G.,  1st  Lt. 


.240 
.334 
.429 


350TH  MACHINE  GUN  BATTALION 

Watkins,  Lewis,  Pvt 408 


93RD  DIVISION 
369ra  INFANTRY 


Butler,  William,  Sgt  
Earl,  Elmer,  Cpl 

..   82 
135 

McCowin,  Elmer,  Pvt  

.255 

Shethar,  Samuel,  Capt  

..358 
372 

Pickering,  W.  A.,  Lt.  Col.  .  .  . 
Robb,  G.  S.,  1st  Lt. 
(M.  of  H  ^ 

.315 
.  23 

Keenan,  Willis  H.,  1st  Lt.  . 
Landon,  H.  M.,  1st  Lt. 

.219 
233 

Possie  Lester  Sgt 

319 

Barnes,  Robert,  Sgt 

370TH  INFANTRY 

44     Hurdle.  W.  Cr  .  Pvt... 

203 

Crawford,  William  B.,  Capt 
Cuff,  William  E.,  Pvt  

.110 
.112 

Irby,  Spirley,  Pvt  

.206 

Powell,  Tom,  Pvt 

319 

Jackson,  R.  B.,  2nd  Lt  

207 

Thompson  Emmitt  Sgt 

388 

Davis,  Leroy,  Pvt  

..117 

Jenkins,  Mathew,  Sgt  

.209 

Valley,  Isaac,  Cpl     . 

397 

Fossie,  Lester,  Sgt  

..151 

Johnson,  Arthur,  Pvt  
McCall,  Andy,  Pvt 

.211 
253 

Walton,  Lonzo  Pvt 

405 

Fuquay,  James,  Pvt  
Gibson,  Ralph,  Sgt  

..155 
.  .161 

Warfield  W  J     1st  Lt 

406 

Monroe,  Charles  T.,  Sgt.  .  .  . 

.282 

White,  C.,  Pvt 

414 

Henry,  Norman,  Sgt  
Boston,  Willie,  Pvt  

..188 
.  .   64 

Pearson,  H.  L.,  Pvt  

3718T  INFANTRY 

Gilmer,  Robert,  2d  Lt  
Holmes,  Burton,  Pvt 

.310 

.163 
195 

Williamson,  Alfred,  Pvt.  . 

420 

Shepherd,  M.  H  ,  Capt 

357 

Bryson,  S.  R.,  1st  Lt  ... 

.  .   76 
.  .  81 

Spencer  E  L    2nd  Lt 

372 

Burrell,  Reuben,  Pvt  

Jones,  S.  E.,  Cpl  

.215 

Stewart,  Malley,  Pvt 

376 

Butler,  Charles,  Pvt  

.  .  82 
..106 
..106 
,.124 
..129 

.  .  46 
..109 
..131 

Lesesne,  F.  K.,  Capt  

240 

Stoney,  Bruce  Pvt 

378 

Cooper,  Thomas,  Sgt  
Cope,  T.  C.,  Maj  
Diggs,  Junius,  Pvt  
Dovell,  C.  E.,  IstLt  

Bass,  U.  F.,  1st  Lt  

McClelland,  L.  R.,  Sgt  

.253 

Teer,  H.  O.,  1st  Lt   . 

385 

Moses,  Ellison,  Pvt  

.287 

Vinton,  W  ,  2nd  Lt 

..400 
409 

Parker,  C.  W.,  2d  Lt 

306 

Webster  Tillman  Pvt 

Ranson,  J.  O.,  1st  Lt  

372ND  INFANTRY 

Johns,  S.  H.,  Pvt  

.326 
211 

Sessions,  H  C  ,  2nd  Lt 

353 

Crawford,  Clifford,  Pvt  .... 
Drouhin,  R.  G.,  2nd  Lt  

Johnson,  S.  M.,  Maj  
Merrimon,  Clifton,  Cpl  .  .  .  . 

.212 
275 

Sumner,  C.  S.,  Capt.  .  . 
VanAllen,  C.  R  ,  Pvt 

..381 
..397 
..404 
..421 

..   79 

.  .  81 
..  85 
89 

Finch,  R.  L.,  1st  Lt  

.  .146 

Payne,  Ira  M.,  Sgt  
Robison,  Edward  M.,  Capt.  . 

AIR  SERVICE 

Beebe,  D.  C.,  2nd  Lt  
Bellows,  F.  D.,  2nd  Lt  
Belzer,  W.,  2nd  Lt 

.309 
.337 

.   50 
.   52 
52 

Walsh,  Preston  F.,  1st  Lt.  . 
Wilson,  Harvey,  2d  Lt  

Burger,  Valentine,  2nd  Lt.  . 
Burt,  B.  T.,  Jr.,  1st  Lt  
Campbell,  Douglas,  1st  Lt.. 
Carroll,  G.  C.,  1st  Lt 

Gross,  George,  Pvt  
Hames,  William  W.,  1st  Lt. 

Abernathy,  T.  J.,  2nd  Lt.  .  . 
Aldrich,  P.  H.,  IstLt  

..171 
..176 

..   27 
..   30 

Alexander,  A.  H.,  1st  Lt.  .  . 
Alexander,  S.  C.,  1st  Lt  

..   31 
..   31 

Benell,  O.  E.,  2nd  Lt  

.   53 

Allen,  G.  P.,  1st  Lt  

..  32 
..   34 
..   36 
..   37 

..   38 

Bernheimer,  L.  G.,  1st  Lt.  .  . 
Blake,  C.  R.,  1st  Lt  
Bowers,  L.  G.,  1st  Lt  

.   54 
.   58 
.   65 

Cassady,  T.  G  ,  1st  Lt 

92 

Andrews,  F.  L.  A.,  1st  Lt.  . 
Armstrong,  R.  M.,  1st  Lt.  . 
Arthur,  B.  H.,  2nd  Lt  
Atwater,  B.  L.,  1st  Lt  

Castleman,  J.  R.,  1st  Lt.  ... 

Chambers,  R.  M.,  1st  Lt.  .  . 
Chapman,  C.  W.,  2nd  Lt.  .  . 
Clapp,  K.  S.,  2nd  Lt.  . 

.  .  92 
.  .  94 
..   95 

98 

Bowman,  S.  A.,  2nd  Lt  
Boyd,  T.  E.,  2nd  Lt  
Breese,  C.  S.,  2nd  Lt  

.   65 
.   66 
.   69 

Avery,  W.  L.,  IstLt  
Babcock,  P  R  ,  1st  Lt. 

..   39 
39 

Clarke,  S  V  ,  1st  Lt 

99 

Brereton,  L.  H.,  Maj  
Brewster,  Hugh,  1st  Lt  

.  70 
.   70 

Coleman,  Wallace,  1st  Lt.  . 
Conover,  Harvey,  1st  Lt  .  .  . 
Cook,  E  R    Capt 

..101 
..104 
104 

Backus,  D.  H.,  1st  Lt  
Badham,  W.  T.,  1st  Lt.  .  .  . 
Baer,  P.  F.,  IstLt  
Bagby,  R.  P.,  1st  Lt  
Bartholf,  H.  B.,  1st  Lt  

..   40 
..   40 
..  40 
..   40 
.   46 

Brooks,  A.  R.,  2nd  Lt  

.   72 

Broomfield,  H.  D.,  1st  Lt.  .  . 
Brotherton,  W.  E.,  2nd  Lt.  . 
Brown,  M.  H.,  2nd  Lt  
Buckley,  H.  R.,  1st  Lt  

.   73 
..73 

.   75 

.   77 

Cook,  H.  W.,  Capt  
Coolidge,  Hamilton,  Capt  .  . 
Cousins  J  W     1st  Lt 

..104 
..105 
107 

Baucom,  B.  V.,  Capt  

..  47 

Curtis,  E.  P.,  1st  Lt  
Cutter.  E.  B..  1st  Lt.  .  . 

..113 
.  .114 

Beane.  J.  D..  1st  Lt.  . 

..   49 

Buford.  Edward.  Jr..  1st  Lt. 

.  .78 

529 


Divisional  Index — Continued 


Dawson,  L.  H.f  1st  Lt 118 

DeCastro,  R.  E.,  2nd  Lt 119 

Diekema,  W.  A.,  1st  Lt 123 

Dillon,  R.  P.,  1st  Lt 124 

D'Olive,  C.  R.,  1st  Lt 126 

Douglas,  Kingman,  Capt 129 

Dowd,  M.  L.,  2nd  Lt 129 

Drew,  C.  W.,  1st  Lt 131 

Duckstein,  A.  W.,  1st  Lt 132 

Easterbrook,  A.  E.,  1st  Lt. . . .  136 

Eaton,  W.  E.,  1st  Lt 137 

Elliott,  R.  P.,  1st  Lt 138 

Erwin,  W.  P.,  1st  Lt 141 

Este,  J.  D.,  1st  Lt 141 

Ferrenbach,  L.  C.,  1st  Lt 145 

Fleeson,  H.  T.,  1st  Lt 147 

Follette,  J.  P.,  1st  Lt 149 

Fontaine,  H.  L.,  1st  Lt 150 

Ford,  C.  W.,  Capt 150 

Frank,  W.  F.,  1st  Lt 152 

Frost,  John,  1st  Lt 154 

Furlow,  G.  W.,  1st  Lt 155 

Gaylord,  B.  J.,  1st  Lt 160 

George,  H.  H.,  1st  Lt 161 

Giroux,  E.  A.,  1st  Lt 164 

Goettler,  H.  E.,  2nd  Lt 165 

Goldthwaite,  G.  E.,  1st  Lt.  . .  165 

Grant,  A.  A.,  1st  Lt 168 

Graveline,  F.  C.,  Sgt.,  1st  C1..168 

Grey,  C.  G.,  Capt 169 

Gundelach,  A.  P.,  1st  Lt 172 

Guthrie,  M.  K.,  1st  Lt 173 

Hall,  J.  N.f  Capt 175 

Hamilton.  L.  A.,  1st  Lt 176 

Hammond,  L.  C.,  1st  Lt 177 

Hartney,  H.  E.,  Maj 182 

Haslett,  E.  R.,  Capt 182 

Hays,  F.  K.,  2nd  Lt 184 

Healy,  J.  A.,  1st  Lt 185 

Henderson,  P.  A.,  1st  Lt 187 

Higgs,  J.  A.,  1st  Lt 190 

Hill,  Maury,  Capt 191 

Hitchcock,  R.  W.,  2nd  Lt. ...  193 

Holden,  K.  H.,  1st  Lt 194 

Holden,  L.  C.,  1st  Lt 194 

Holland,  S.  L.,  1st  Lt 195 

Hoover,  W.  J.,  1st  Lt 197 

Hudson,  Donald,  1st  Lt 201 

Hunter,  F.  O'D.,    1st  Lt 203 

Irving,  L.  G.,  1st  Lt 206 

Jeffers,  J.  N.,  1st  Lt 208 

Jervey,  T.  M.,  1st  Lt 210 

Jones,  A.  H.,  2nd  Lt 214 

Jones,  Clinton,  2nd  Lt 214 

Jordan,  J.  W.,  2nd  Lt 216 

Kahle,  C.  C.,  1st  Lt 217 


AIR  SERVICE— Continued 

Kaye,  Samuel,  J.,  1st  Lt 218 

Kelty,  A.  E.,  1st  Lt 221 

Kenney,  G.  C.,  1st  Lt 222 

Kindley,  F.  E.,  1st  Lt 224 

Kinney,  C.  A.,  1st  Lt 225 

Kinsley,  W.  E.,  2nd  Lt 225 

Knowles,  James,  Jr.,  1st  Lt. .  .227 

Lambert,  J.  H.,  1st  Lt. 232 

Lamer,  G.  De  F.,  1st  Lt 234 

Lawson,  W.  R.,  Capt 236 

Lee,  J.  B.,  3rd,  2nd  Lt 237 

Lindsay,  R.  O.,  1st  Lt 243 

Littauer,  K.  P.,  Maj 245 

Llewellyn,  F.  A.,  Capt 245 

Lowe,  W.  O.,  2nd  Lt 247 

Luke,  Frank,  Jr.,  2nd  Lt., 

(M.  ofH.) 21,248 

MacArthur,  John,  2nd  Lt.  . .  .253 
MacBrayne,  W.  C.,  1st  Lt. . .  .250 

McClendon,  J.  H.,  1st  Lt 253 

McDermott,  C.  W.,  2nd  Lt. .  .255 

McDevitt,  T.  A.,  1st  Lt 256 

McDougall,  H.  O.,  1st  Lt 256 

McKay,  E.  K.,  2nd  Lt 259 

McKay,  J.  R.,  1st  Lt 259 

McMurray,  O.  R.,  1st  Lt 262 

Manning,  J.  F.,  Jr.,  1st  Lt.  .  .266 

Maughan,  R.  L.,  1st  Lt 272 

Meissner,  J.  A.,  1st  Lt 274 

Michener,  J.  H.,  1st  Lt.  .     ,  .  .277 

Mitchell,  John,  Capt 280 

Mitchell,  William,  Brig.  Gen. .  281 

Moore,  E.  R.,  1st  Lt 283 

Morris,  E.  M.,  2nd  Lt 285 

Morse,  G.  E.,  2nd  Lt 286 

Myers,  O.  B.,  1st  Lt 291 

Neel,  R.  H.,  2nd  Lt 292 

Nicholls,  H.  O.,  Sgt.  1st  Cl. .  .294 

Norris,  S.  A.  G.,  2nd  Lt 296 

Norton,  F.  W.,  1st  Lt 297 

Noyes,  S.  H.,  Capt 298 

Nutt,  Alan,  1st  Lt 298 

O'Donnell,  P.  J.,  2nd  Lt 300 

O'Neill,  R.  A.,  1st  Lt 302 

Orr,  Edward,  1st  Lt 303 

Page,  R.  C.  M.,  1st  Lt 305 

Palmer,  J.  A.,  2nd  Lt 305 

Palmer,  W.  W.,  1st  Lt 306 

Patterson,  A.  B.,  Jr.,  1st  Lt.  .308 

Payne,  C.  C.,  1st  Lt 309 

Pegues,  J.  J.,  1st  Lt 311 

Peterson,  D.  McK.,  Capt.  .  .  .312 

Phelps,  Glen,  1st  Lt 314 

Phillips,  G.  R.,  1st  Lt 314 

Plush,  L.  C.,  IstLt 317 

Polley,  Britton,  1st  Lt 317 


Ponder,  W.  T.,  1st  Lt 317 

Potter,  W.  C.,  1st  Lt 319 

Porter,  C.  P.,  2nd  Lt 318 

Porter,  E.  W.,  2nd  Lt 318 

Porter,  K.  L.,  2nd  Lt 318 

Preston,  G.  A.,  2nd  Lt 321 

Putnam,  D.  E.,  1st  Lt 323 

Pyne,  P.  R.,  1st  Lt 323 

Quinn,  J.  J.,  1st  Lt 324 

Raible,  J.  C.,  Jr.,  1st  Lt 325 

Rath,  H.  G.,  2nd  Lt 326 

Raymond,  R.  F.,  1st  Lt 327 

Reynolds,  C.  H.,  Capt 330 

Reynolds,  J.  N.,  Maj 331 

Richardson,  J.  M.,  2nd  Lt. . .  .332 
Rickenbacker,  E.  V.,  Capt.  .  .333 

Rooney,  P.  N.  A.,  1st  Lt 339 

Rorison,  H.  C.,  1st  Lt 339 

Ross,  C.  J.,  1st  Lt 340 

Rucker,  E.  W.,  1st  Lt 342 

Rummell,  L.  J.,  1st  Lt 343 

Schenck,  A.  P.,  1st  Lt 348 

Schoen,  K.  J.f  1st  Lt 349 

Seaver,  A.  F.,  1st  Lt 352 

Sellers,  C.  G.,  1st  Lt 353 

Sewall,  Sumner,  1st  Lt 354 

Shelby,  R.  D.,  1st  Lt 356 

Simon,  L.  C.,  Jr.,  1st  Lt 361 

Snyder,  J.  H.,  1st  Lt 370 

Spatz,  Carl,  Maj 371 

Springs,  E.  W.,  1st  Lt 373 

Steele,  R.  W.,  2nd  Lt 375 

Stevens,  J.  H.,  2nd  Lt 376 

Stokes,  J.  Y.,  Jr.,  1st  Lt 377 

Stout,  P.  V.,  1st  Lt 379 

Stovall,  W.  H.,  1st  Lt 379 

Strahm,  V.  H.,  Capt 379 

Suiter,  W.  C.,  1st  Lt 380 

Taylor,  W.  J.  R.,  1st  Lt 385 

TenEyck,  W.  B.,  Jr.,  2nd  Lt.  .386 

Thaw,  William,  Maj 387 

Tinman,  F.  A.,  2nd  Lt 391 

Tittman,  H.  H.,  Jr.,  1st  Lt.  .  .392 

Tobin,  E.  G.,  1st  Lt 392 

Vail,  W.  H.,  IstLt 397 

Vernam,  R.  D.,  1st  Lt 399 

Wallace,  J.  E.,  Jr.,  Capt 403 

Wallis,  J.  E.,  Jr.,  Capt 403 

Waring,  W.  W.,  1st  Lt 406 

Warner,  D.  D.,  1st  Lt 406 

Way,  P.  H.,  2nd  Lt 408 

Wehner,  J.  F.,  1st  Lt 410 

Wheeler,  A.  E.,  Ord.  Sgt 413 

White,  W.  W.,  2nd  Lt 415 

Winslow,  A.  F.,  2nd  Lt 422 

Wright,  C.  E.,  1st  Lt 426 


ANTI-AIRCRAFT  MACHINE  GUN  BATTALIONS 


Heath,  L.  B.,  Pvt 185 

Telfair,  S.  F.,  2nd  Lt 385 


Westzenberg,  George,  Sgt. . .  .413  I  Williamson,  P.  H.,  1st  Lt. . .  .420 


Antes,  J.  Le  R.,  Pvt 35 

Beaton,  S.,  Sgt 49 

Blynn,  J.  M.,  Pvt 61 

Chapin,  I.  H.,  Pvt 95 

Christensen,  Henry,  1st  Lt.  .  .   97 

Connell,  A.  F.,  Sgt 104 

Craven,  W.  J.,  Pvt 109 

Fenwick,  E.  G.,  Pvt 144 

Fitzgerald,  R.  J.,  Pvt 147 

Fletcher,  J.  B.,  1st  Lt 148 

Gammell,  W.  S.,  Sgt.  1st  Cl.  .  157 

Gilkerson,  S.  E.,  Sgt 162 

Gillett,  T.  F.,  Pvt 163 

•Gooding,  R.  L.,  Pvt 166 


AMBULANCE  SERVICE 

Graham,  J.  D.,  Cpl . .  168 

Griffith,  O.  C.,  Pvt 170 

Hartwell,  A.  S.,  Pvt 182 

Householder,  J.  A.,  Pvt 199 

Hunton,  O.  E.,  Pvt 203 

Kerr,  M.  E.,  Pvt 222 

Kirkpatrick,  Clifford,  Pvt 226 

MacNair,  H.  W.,  Pvt 251 

McDermott,  F.  P.,  Sgt 255 

McGuire,  L.  F.,  Pvt 258 

Moore,  J.  D.,  Pvt 283 

O'Neill,  J.  T.,  Pvt 302 

Paul,  John,  Pvt 309 

530 


Renick,  F.  A.,  Pvt 330 

Richmond,  Lloyd,  Pvt 332 

Rinebold,  W.  J.,  Pvt 334 

Rorty,  J.  H.,  Pvt 340 

Schulze,  R.  J.,  Pvt 350 

Shively,  G.  J.,  Pvt 358 

Signer,  H.  L.,  Pvt 360 

Swain,  J.  R.,  Pvt 382 

Townsend,  R.  L.,  Pvt 393 

Turner,  R.  C.,  Pvt 396 

Walton,  C.  W.,  Pvt 405 

Woll,  Herman,  Pvt 424 

Worden,  R.  L.,  Wgnr 426 


Divisional  Index — Continued 
CAVALRY 

Westcott,  A.  P.,  Pvt 412 


CHEMICAL  WARFARE  SERVICE 


Anderson,  E.  E.,  Pvt 33 

Benson,  A.  A.,  Pvt 53 

Brantley,  R.  C.,  Sgt 68 

Dakin,  H.  A.,  Cpl 114 

Graves,  J.  G.,  Cpl 168 


Higgs,  H.  C.,  Pvt 190 

Jordan,  J.  P.,  Cpl 216 

McNamme,  J.  T.,  Capt 262 

Molter,  H.  C.,  Sgt.,  1st  C1....281 
Nay,  O.  E.,  Cpl 292 


Neal,  G.  W.,  Sgt.,  1st  Cl 292 

Nelson,  C.  F.  M.,  Pvt ...... .293 


Nelson,  G.  A.,  Pvt. 


.293 


Rideout,  P.  A.,  1st  Lt 333 

Woods,  H.  M.,  Sgt 425 


Giet,  A.  A.,  Pvt.,  (French)  . .  .162 

Hall,  H.  W.,  1st  Lt 175 

Hoskins,  L.  C.,  2nd  Lt 198 

Linton,  C.  W.,  Cpl 244 


COAST  ARTILLERY 

Lowry,  F.  B.,  2nd  Lt 247 

Moehler,  F.  W.,  Sgt 281 

Nowlin,  G.  A.,  1st  Sgt 298 

O'Connell,  A.  L.,  Pvt 299 


Pulker,  H.  C.,  Pvt 322 

Taylor,  O.  R.,  Pvt 384 

Wininger,  Lawrence,  Sgt 422 

Woodward,  F.  A.,  Pvt 425 


MEDICAL  CORPS 

Barber,  T.  M.,  1st  Lt 43  |  Myers,  C.  W.,  1st  Lt. 


.290 


NURSES 

Jeffery,  Jane,  Red  Cross  Nurse       I  MacDonald,  Beatrice,  Army  I  Stambaugh,  Isabella,  Army 

209  I          Nurse 250  |          Nurse .„. .  .374 

QUARTERMASTER  CORPS 

Lumpkin,  L.  M.,  Sgt 248  |  McGrath,  H.  J.,  2nd  Lt 258 

RAILWAY  ENGINEERS 

Hulsart,  C.  R.,  Capt 202  |  Maclsaac,  Donald,  Sgt 251  |  McLoud,  Paul,  1st  Lt 261 

SALVAGE  SERVICE 
Walker,  W.  J.,  Pvt 402 


Brett,  S.  E.,  Maj 70 

•Call,  D .  M.,  2nd  Lt.,  M.  of  H.18,  84 

English,  M.  L.,  Capt 140 

Gilfillan,  D.  M.,  Capt 162 

Gleason,  J.  W.,  2nd  Lt 164 

McCleur,  E.  A.,  2nd  Lt 254 

Morrison,  J.  K.,  2nd  Lt 286 

Patton,  G.  S.,  Jr.,  Col 308 

Pullen,  D.  D.,  Col 322 

Saul,  T.  W.,  1st  Lt 347 

Semmes,  H.  H.,  Capt 353 

Weed,  Newell,  P.,  Capt 409 

1st  Brigade 

Angelo,  J.  T.,  Pvt 35 

Ely,  Earnest  E.,  Sgt.  1st  Cl..  .139 

3rd  Brigade 
Sonstelie,  C.  J.,  1st  Lt 370 

30th  Brigade 


TANK  CORPS 

Ellis,  H.  J.,  IstLt 138 

244th  Battalion 
Broadfoot,  Josiah,  Cpl 72 

301«*  Battalion 

Carroll,  T.  C.,  Cpl 89 

Connelly,  F.  J.,  Sgt 104 

Maury,  A.  B.,  2nd  Lt 272 

Osmond,  F.  W.,  Cpl 303 

Rock,  W.  C.,  2nd  Lt 338 

Varney,  K.  R.,  Capt 398 

Voigt,  R.  L.,  Pvt 400 

Webb,  J.  R.,  2nd  Lt 409 

Wisher,  R.  F.,  Pvt 423 

304*  h  Brigade 

Bowes,  D.  M.,  2nd  Lt 65 

Edwards,  Paul  S.,  1st  Lt 137 

344th  Battalion 
Blanchard,  W.  H.,  Cpl 59 


McGinty,  J.  J.,  Sgt. 
Patton,  N.  E.,  Sgt. 
Roberts,  H.  W.,  Cr 

(M.  ofH.) " 24 

Wright,  Ernest  N.,  Cpl 427 

345th  Battalion 

Ash,  H.  J.,  2nd  Lt 37 

Brophy,  W.  E.,  Cpl 73 

Chisholm,  R.  C.,  Sgt 96 

Merritt,  C.  D.,  Pvt 275 

Nichols,  H.  R.,  Sgt 295 

Williams,  C.  V.,  Cpl 418 

Winton,  D.  J.,  2nd  Lt 423 

Young,  C.  C.,  Sgt 429 

Zimborski,  A.  J.,  Cpl 431 

350*A  Battalion 

Baurin,  Albert,  Bri 48 

Praly,  Louis,  Aspr 320 


Farmer,  W.  R 

.Johnston,  Dr.,  M.  G 


Y.  M.  C.  A. 


....  148  I  Mott,  J.  R 475 

...2131 


Wilbur,  T.  A 417 


531 


GEOGRAPHICAL  INDEX 


Abbeville 
Espy,  Robert,  1st  Lt 141 

Albany 
Stockton,  F.  R.,  Pvt 377 

Albertsrille 
Dalrymple,  Wm.,  Pvt 115 

Alexander 
Milner,  J.  W.,  Sgt 279 

Anniston 

Jeffers,  Lamar,  Capt 208 

Pitta,  W.  A.,  Pvt 316 

Athens 

Bell,  Geo.,  Pvt 52 

Horton,  Van,  Cpl 198 

Auburn 
Wills,  J.  H.f  Maj 420 


Douglas,  John  E.,  1st  Lt 129 

Rogers,  Fred,  Sgt 339 

Whited,  Homer,  Cpl 415 

Birmingham 

Badham,  W.  T.,  1st  Lt 40 

Bowers,  L.  G.,  1st  Lt 65 

Goodall,  R.  M.,  2nd  Lt 166 

Hutto,  J.  B.,  Sgt 204 

Jordan,  M.  H.,  Capt 216 

Lawson,  W.  R.,  Capt 236 

Webb,  M.  C.,  Pvt 409 

Boyles 
Hall,  Varner,  2nd  Lt 175 

Central 
Thornton,  Robt.  M.,  Cpl 390 

Chavies 
Lewis,  Frank,  Pvt 240 

Coal  Valley 
Teske,  Amos,  Cpl 386 

Coffee  County 
Fillingem,  L.  G.,  Cook 146 

Corona 
Tierce,  W.  A.,  Pvt 391 

Crews  Depot 
Weeks,  M.  A.,  Pvt 409 

Crichton 
Sirmon,  W.  A.,  Capt 363 

CrossviUe 
Dilbeck,  A.  W.,  Pvt 124 

Dadeville 
Pearson,  Varlourd,  Sgt 310 


Douglas 
Fleet,  G.  T.,  Capt 147 

Fort  Huachucei 
Chambers,  R.  M.,  1st  Lt 94 

Mayer 
Birch,  Ernest,  Cpl 56 

Nogalea 
O'Neill,  Ralph,  1st  Lt 302 


Arkodelphia 
Husbands,  W.  D.,  Pvt 204 

Aurora 
Short,  Abe,  Sgt 359 

Barber 
Carpenter,  J.  B.,  Pvt 88 

Bauxite 
Billingsley,  Earl,  Sgt 56 

Big  Lake 
Davis,  Herman,  Pvt 117 

Bonanza 
Bobo,  John,  Sgt 61 

Boston 
Williams,  C.  M.,  Capt 418 

Center  Point 
Smith,  Joe,  Pvt 367 

Conway 
Smith,  S.  T.,  1st  Lt 368 


ALABAMA 

Danville 
Smith,  Ansley,  Sgt 

Decatur 
Brown,  R.  A.,  Pvt 

Delmar 
Hoggle,  John,  Pvt 

Z>ozzier, 
Duke,  A.  A.,   Pvt 

Endsley 

Chiles,  W.  K.,  Sgt 

Sutherland,  F.  S.,  Cpl.  .  . 

Flomaton 
Manning,  S.  E.,  Cpl., 

(M.  of  H.) 

Florence 
Crockett,  E.  L.,  Sgt 

Gadsden 
Griffith,  O.  C.,  Pvt 

Gordo 
Rodgers,  M.  S.,  Gun.  Sgt. 

Greensboro 
Pilkerton,  A.  W.,  Ph.  M. 

Hanceville 
Purdy,  Bobell,  Pvt 

Harvest 
Hammond,  Alex.,  Pvt.  . 

Hokes  Bluff 
West,  J.  H.,  Sgt 

Huntsville 

Freeman,  E.  H.,  Cpl 

Gentry,  H.  D.,  Pvt 

Hope,  Ben,  Pvt 

Hurricane 
Roberts,  Gary,  Cpl 

Jackson 
Adams,  R.  L.,  1st  Lt .... 

Jacksonville 
Sisson,  C.  H.,  Capt 

Jasper 
Phillips,  E.  A.,  Pvt 

Landersville 
Christenberry,  Cum,  Pvt. 

Lanett 
Williams,  J.  V.,  Sgt 

LaPine 
Evans,  G.  R.,  Pvt 

Lathrop 
Higgs,  J.  A.,  1st  Lt 

ARIZONA 

Phoenix 

Cavanaugh,  J.  A.,  Cpl 93 

Luke,  Frank,  Jr.,  2nd  Lt., 

(M.  of  H.) 21,248 

Pruitt,  J.  H.,  Cpl.  (M.  of  H.).  23 

Prescott 
Mitchell,  E.  J.,  Capt 280 

Safford 
Kerwin,  J.  N.,  Sgt 223 

ARKANSAS 

Debow 
Steimel,  Wm.  J.,  Pvt 375 

Decatur 
Bryson,  Wm.,  Pvt 76 

De  Vails  Bluff 
Richardson,  J.  M.,  2nd  Lt 332 

Fordyce 
Porter,  R.  E.,  Capt 318 

Gravette 
Kindley,  F.  E.,  1st  Lt 224 

Green  Forest 
Weigel,  Roy,  Sgt 410 

Holland 
Grisham,  J.  M.,  Cpl 170 

Hot  Springs 
Greenway,  John  C.,  Lt.  Col. . .  169 

Jonesboro 
Micklish,  Fred,  Pvt 277 


.365 
.  75 
.194 
.133 

.  96 
.381 

.  22 
.110 
.170 
.338 
.315 
.323 
.177 
.412 

.153 
.161 
.197 

.336 
.  29 
.363 
.314 
.  97 
.419 
.142 
.190 


Midland  City 
Baldwin,  M.  S.,  Cpl 42 

Mobile 

Guthrie,  Murray  K.,  1st  Lt. .  .17$ 
Malichis,  Constantino,  Cpl .  .  .  26& 
Tucker,  R.  K.,  1st  Lt 394 

Montgomery 

Atkinson,  Ralph,  Sgt 3& 

Steiner,  J.  J.  F.,  Maj 375 

Moundsville 
Nevins,  C.  D.,  Sgt 294 

Mulberry 
Wadsworth,  L.  A.,  Sgt 401 

North  Birmingham 
Clincy,  Will,  Pvt 99 

Opelika 

Fallaw,  T.  H.,  Capt 143 

Rivers,  Tom,  Pvt 335 

Ozark 

Andrews,  S.  E.,  1st  Lt 34 

Brown,  Bill,  Sgt 73 

Pratt  City 

Drysdale,  Geo.,  Pvt 131 

Vallely,  F.  P.,  Pvt 397 

Rockford 
Mooney,  R.  A.,  Pvt 283 

Russellville 
Douglass,  J.  M.,  1st  Lt 129 

Selma 
Maas,  C.  S.,  Cpl 263 

Siluria 
Davis,  Newman,  Sgt 117 

Skippersville 
Deese,  Peyton  V.,  1st  Lt 120 

Sylacauga 

Austin,  J.  C.,  Cpl 38 

Mitchell,  Arthur,  Sgt 280 

Talladega 
Wren,  E.  R.,  2nd  Lt 426 

Troy 
Townsend,  Jas.  B.,  Pvt 393 

Tuscaloosa 

Campbell,  Wm.  E.,  Sgt 86 

Van  de  Graff,  C.  H.,  2nd  Lt.  .397 
Williams,  Walter,  Cpl 420 

Uniontown 

Spessard,  R.  H.,  Maj 372 

Williams,  Joe,  Pvt 419 


Show  Low 
Whipple,  Columbus,  Pvt 414 

Tempe 
Finch,  R.  L.,  1st  Lt 146 

Tucson 

Gibney,  John  J.,  Cpl 161 

McDermott,  M.  B.,  1st  Lt.  .  .256 

Weckenburg 
Horgan,  H.  B.,  Cpl 198 


Little  Rock 

Bellinger,  E.  V.,  Pvt 62 

Edwards,  P.  S.,  1st  Lt 137 

Woodsmall,  Wm.,  Cpl 425 

Lonoke 
Garner,  G.  W.,  Pvt 158 

Mena 
Williamson,  H.  A.,  Sgt 420 

Ozark 
Keaton,  Andy,  Pvt 219 

Pine  Bluff 
Sanders,  J.  D.,  Cpl 346 

Siloam  Springs 
Markley,  George,  Sgt 268 

Walnut  Ridge 
Graddy,  Wm.  E.,  Pvt 167 

Warm  Springs 
Almon,  Earl,  Capt 33 


Geographical  Index — Continued 


Alameda 

Bates,  E.  H.,  2nd  Lt 

Smyth,  R.  M.,  Maj 

Alturaa 
Yates,  F.R.,  Ph.  M.  SrdCl. 

Amador 
Rathovich,  Peter,  Pvt 

Angels  Camp 
Hanna,  E.  G.,  Pvt 

Antioch 

Harding,  S.  L.,  2nd  Lt 

Smith,  F.  D.,  Cpl 

Bakersfield 
Brown,  Harold,  Pvt 

Berkeley 
Anderson,  W.  N.,  1st  Lt.  .  . 

Bailey,  H.  S.,  1st  Lt 

Blake,  Robt.,  1st  Lt 

Irving,  L.  G.,  1st  Lt 

Brawley 
Harder,  F.  J.,  1st  Sgt 

Colusa 
Ballard,  B.  W.,  Cpl 

Corona 
Husted,  C.  S.,  Pvt 

East  Highlands 
Tibbetts,  F.  J.,  Pvt 

El  Monte 
Guess,  John,  Sgt 

Elsimore 
Boone,  R.  W.,  Cpl 

Escalon  - 
Thompson,  C.  E.,  Pvt 

Etiwanda 
Perdew,  E.  E.,  Sgt 

Eureka 
Gustafson,  Carl,  Pvt 

Fillmore 
Smith,  A.  L.,  Pvt 

Fresno 
Mestrovitch,  J.  I.,  Sgt. 

(M.  of  H.) 

Robinson,  A.  A.,  2nd  Lt.  .  .  , 
Scialabba,  Joseph,  Pvt 

Fruitvale 
Surdez,  Louis,  Sgt , 

Galeta 
Olsen,  Fred,  Sgt 

Giant 

Bateman,  W.  C.,  Ph.  M. 
SrdCl 

Hawthorne 
Allen,  Leslie,  Cpl 

Hayward 

Jones,  A.  H.,  2nd  Lt 

Reed,  A.  J.,  Cpl 

Healdsburg 
Walker,  Carol,  Sgt 

Hollywood 
DeRoseli,  P.  L.,  Pvt 

Holtville 
Bridenstine,  Leslie,  Sgt 

Hughson 
Boardman,  G.  L.,  Pvt , 

Imperial 
Maddox,  John,  Sgt , 

Jamul 
Follette,  J.  P.,  IstLt 

Kingsburg 
Fredlund,  Victor,  Pvt 

Lemon  Grove 
Hayes,  C.  H.,  Maj 


.  47 
.369 

.429 
.326 
.178 

.179 
.366 

.  74 

.  34 

.  40 
.  58 
.206 

.179 
.  42 
.204 
.391 
.172 
.  63 
.388 
.311 
.173 
.365 

.  22 
.337 
.351 

.381 
.301 

.  47 
.  32 


.402 
.121 
.  71 
.  61 
.264 
.149 
.153 
.184 


CALIFORNIA 

Los  Angeles 

Adkinson,  S.  P.,  2nd  Lt 29 

Alonzo,  Eugene,  Pvt 33 

Borton,  E.  W.,  Pvt 64 

Brimer,  F.  M.,  1st  Sgt 71 

Brock,  E.  J.,  Sgt 72 

Carter,  Michael,  Cpl 90 

Delano,  C.  E.,  Capt 120 

Dougherty,  N.  F.,  1st  Lt 129 

Drees,  A.  J.,  Pvt 130 

Elliott,  R.  P.,  1st  Lt 138 

Fletcher,  Allen,  Capt 148 

Helm,  Lynn  Jr.,  1st  Lt 186 

Hughes,  G.  E.,  Sgt 201 

Jeffers,  J.  N.,  IstLt 208 

Liggett,  H.  B.,  2nd  Lt 242 

Malcomson,  B.  K.f  1st  Sgt.  .  .265 
Miller,  O.  F.,  Maj.,  (M.  of  H.) .   22 

Mills,  B.  H.,  Pvt 279 

Nixon,  G.  R.,  1st  Lt 295 

Regan,  Patrick,  2nd  Lt., 

(M.  of  H.) 23 

Smith,  Wallace,  Pvt 369 

Los  Gatos 
Hopping,  Floyd,  Sgt 198 

Maricopa 
Markham,  R.  H.,  Pvt 268 

Morgan  Hill 
Daley,  P.  A.,  Pvt 114 

Mount  Hamilton 
Campbell,  Douglass,  1st  Lt. . .  85 

National  City 
Alexander,  L.  A.,  Pvt 31 

Nicolaus 
Hansen,  H.  L.,  Cpl 178 

Oakland 

Carson,  B.  C.,  Mech 89 

Cook,  F.  B.,  2ndLt 105 

Hermle,  L.  D.,  1st  Lt 188 

Pearce,  Z.  W.,  Pvt 310 

Rose,  H.  W.,  Pvt 340 

Sessions,  H.  C.,  2nd  Lt 353 

Vercruysse,  Joseph,  Pvt 399 

Pasadena 
Bower,  J.  R.f  Pvt 65 

Pomona 
Plush,  L.  C.,  1st  Lt 317 

Potter  Valley 
Holmes,  Charles,  Pvt 195 

Railroad  Flat 
Cotton,  J.  W.,  Capt 107 

Redlands 
Williams,  H.  M.,  1st  Lt 419 

Reedley 
Hollis,  G.  G.,  Cpl 195 

Riverside 

Craddock,  J.  E.,  Cpl 109 

Webb,  J.  R.,  2nd  Lt 409 

Rodeo 

Slate,  J.  W.,  Cpl 364 

Colton,  J.  S.,  2nd  Lt 103 

Rowland,  H.  S.,  Col 200 

Rath,  H.  G.,  2nd  Lt 326 

Wright,  E.  N.,  Cpl 427 

Sacramento 
Zane,  R.  T.,  Capt 430 

Salinas 
Seibert,  L.  M.,  Sgt.,  (M.  of  H.)  24 

San  Diego 

Carberry,  James,  2nd  Lt 87 

Levas,  James,  Sgt 240 


Son  Diego — Continued 

Reeves,  R.  W.,  Cpl 329 

Rowe,  G.  L,  Maj 342 

Webster,  W.  M.,  1st  Lt 409 

Williamson,  Alfred,  Pvt 420 

Son  Francisco 

Braun,  Paul,  Sgt ...» 68 

Chittum,  W.  A.,  Pvt 96 

Craig,  J.  M.,  Col 109 

Crossen,  V.  J.,  Sgt Ill 

Cummings,  A.  D.,  Col 112 

Curran,  F.  J.,  Cpl 113 

Dabney,  Milan,  Pvt 114 

Hammond,  L.  C.,  1st  Lt 177 

Jones,  Clinton,  2nd  Lt 214 

Katz,  P.  C.,  Sgt.  (M.  of  H.) . .  20 

Lister,  J.  M.,  Cpl 244 

McDonald,  J.  B.,  Brig.  Gen.  .256 

Marshall,  A.  J.,  Sgt 269 

Murray,  C.  I.,  1st  Lt 290 

O'Keefe,  D.  J.,  Cpl 300 

Reggiardo,  Antonio,  Sgt 329 

Roberts,  H.  W.,  Cpl. 

(M.  of  H.) 24 

Sargeant,  B.  V.,  2nd  Lt 346 

Sembertrant,  Frank,  Pvt. . .    .353 
Thompson,  O.  R.,  1st  Lt. . .    .389 

Varney,  K.  R.,  Capt 398 

Weik,  I.C.,  IstLt 410 

Whitthorne,  H.  S.,  Capt 416 

Woolridge,  J.  W.,  Capt 425 

Son  Jose 

George,  R.  L.,  Cpl 161 

Griffin,  Robert  A.,  Capt 170 

Kee,  Sing,  Pvt 219 

Son  Leandro 
Reid,  A.  W.,  Pvt 329 

Santa  Ana 
Worthy,  E.  T.,  1st  Sgt 420 

Santa  Barbara 
MacArthur,  Douglas, 

Brig.  Gen 250 

Neil,  A.  F.,  Cpl 293 

Thoete,  G.,  Sgt 387 

Santa  Monica 
McAlexander,  U.  G., 

Brig.  Gen 252 

Sawtelle 
Figgins,  C.  R.,  Cpl 145 

Sebastopol 
Pirinoli,  Mike,  Pvt 31« 

Springville 
Taylor,  O.  R.,  Pvt 384 

Stockton 
Ross,  K.  E.,  Sgt 341 

Taft 
Richards,  Samson,  Cpl 332 

Two  Rock 
Robertson,  R.  D.,  Sgt 337 

Ukiah 
Ball,  B.,  Ph.  M 42 

Upland 
Moore,  H.  C.,  Sgt 283 

Vallejo 
Russell,  T.  N.,  Ph.  M.f  2nd  Cl .  343 

Visalia 
Hammond,  W.  H.,  1st  Lt 177 

Wildomar 
Palmer,  H.  H.,  Pvt 305 

Hay  wood 
Jones,  A.  H.,  2nd  Lt 214 


Atwood 
Coverdell,  V.  A.,  Lt 108 

Calhan 
Funk,  Jesse  N.,  Private 

(M.  of  H.) 19 


COLORADO 

Carbondale 
Jacobs,  W.  W.,  Pvt 207 

Colorado  City 

Beach,  William,  B.,  Sgt 48 

McConnell,  W.  O.,  Pvt 254 


Colorado  City — Continued 
Wiley,  J.  E.,  Pvt 418 

Denver 

Andrew,  F.  L.  A.,  1st  Lt 34 

Baker,  H.  I.,  Sgt 41 


533 


Geographical  Index — Continued 


Denver — Continued 

Beatty,  G.  W.,  Sgt 50 

Bushnell,  T.  K.,  2nd  Lt 82 

Butterfield,  O.  J.,  Cpl 82 

Chapman,  E.  G.f  Capt 95 

Chiles,  Marcellus  H.,  Capt. 

(M.  of  H.) 18 

Dawson,  L.  H.,  1st  Lt 118 

Dennison,  Charles  SM  2nd  Lt.  121 

Harrell,  W.  F.,  Col 180 

Higgins,  P.  P.,  Sgt 190 

Jenks,  D.  N.,  1st  Lt 209 

Johnston,  H.  I.,  Sgt. 

(M.  of  H.) 20 

Kidd,  C.  C.,  Pvt 223 

Lowry,  F.  B.,  2nd  Lt 247 

Moore,  W.  J.,  Capt 284 


COLORADO— Continued 

Denver — Continued 

Muhlenberg,  F.  A.,  Capt 288 

Sheaff,  D.  R.,  Cpl 356 

Smead,  B.  A.,  Maj 365 

Smith,  Fred  S.,  Pvt 366 

Stirling,  Thomas,  Cpl 377 

Sundin,  M.  C.,  Pvt 381 

Wickersham,  J.  H.,  2nd  Lt. 

(M.  of  H.) 26 

Durango 
Willis,  E.  S.,  Sgt 420 

Fort  Collins 
Benell,  O.  E.,  2nd  Lt 53 

Greeley 
Seastrand,  E.  W ,  Pvt 352 

Holly 
Rockwell,  M.  C.,  Pvt 338 


Kit  Carson 
Comfort,  W.  E.,  Capt 103 

Morrison 
LaGraw,  Elgin,  Pvt 232 

Norwood 
Sullivan,  W.  O.,  1st  Lt 381 

Padroni 
Richards,  E.  P.,  Pvt 332 

Pueblo 

Kelly,  L.  P.,  1st  Lt 220 

Werner,  Bernard,  Sgt 411 

Rifle 
Plummer,  George,  Pvt 317 

Simlo 
Marshall,  F.  L.,  Cpl 269 

Sopris 
Laiminger,  A.  S.,  Pvt 232 


Ansonia 
Timm,  Charles,  Cpl 391 

Bridgeport 

Clark,  P.  J.,  Pvt 98 

Collins,  R.  L.,  Sgt 102 

Duly,  John,  Sgt 133 

Frazier,  W.  D.,  2nd  Lt 153 

Nickerson,  S.  L.,  Sgt 295 

Wallace,  A.  M.,  Cpl 403 

White,  T.  M.,  Sgt 415 

Bristol 
Dougeneck,  Francis,  Cpl 128 

Britain 
Eddy,  H.  L.,  2nd  Lt 136 

Center  Brook 
Try  on,  Jeremiah,  Pvt 394 

Danbury 
Reed,  E.  B.f  Ph.  M.,  2nd  Cl.  .328 

Danielson 
Roberge,  Philip,  Pvt 335 

EagleviUe 
McKernan,  W.  T.,  Sgt 260 

East  Lynne 
Winslow,  Jesse,  Cpl 422 

Elmwood 
Haskin,  C.  R.,  Wgnr 182 

Fairfield 
Casey,  J.  L.,  Sgt 91 

Glastonbury 
Carrier,  W.  H.,  1st  Lt 88 

Glenbrook 
Plumley,  R.  G.,  Capt 316 

Guilford 
Norton,  E.  D.(  Pvt 297 

Hartford 

Andrews,  M.  M.,  Capt 34 

Dion,  E.  L.,  Pvt 125 

Farrell,  E.  J.,  Pvt 143 

Glynn,  C.  T.,  Cpl 165 

Howard,  J.  L.,  Lt.  Col 199 

Jona,  Stephen,  Cpl 213 

Kearney,  J.  J.,  Pvt 219 

Owens,  J.  T.,  2nd  Lt 304 

Robinson,  C.  C.,  2nd  Lt 337 

Smallyon,  E.  H.,  Pvt 365 

Twiss,  J.  I.,  Sgt 396 

Walsh,  James,  Sgt 404 


413 

426 


u,     .     ., 

eegal,  J.  R.,  1st  Lt  .........  144 

iecke,  H.  A.,  1st  Lt  ........  334 


CONNECTICUT 

Hartford  —  Continued 
Westphal,  A.  E.,  1st  Lt 
Woolf,  Irving,  Pvt 
Young,  E.  M.,  2nd  Lt  .......  429 

Lakeside 
Botelle,  G.  W.,  Pvt  ..........  64 

Litchfield 
Babcock,  P.  R.,  1st  Lt  .......  39 

Madison 
Whedon,  H.  S.,  Sgt  ..........  413 

Manchester 
Ratenberg,  Herbert,  Sgt  .....  326 

Meriden 
Birgando,  W.  J.,  Pvt  ........   57 

Budd,  A.  D.,  Lt.  Col  ........   77 

F 
Riec 

Milford 
Hurley,  P.  H.,  1st  Lt  ........  204 

LaCroix,  O.  H.,  Cpl  .........  231 

Naugatuck 
Dolan,  James,  Cpl  ...........  126 

New  Britain 
Eddy,  H.  L.,  2nd  Lt  .........  136 

Hintz,  E.  E.,  Cpl  ............  192 

Ligsukis,  Frank,  Mech  .......  242 

Martin,  E.  J.,  Cpl  ...........  270 

Olsen,  E.  S.,  Sgt  ............  301 

Smith,  T.  J.,  Cpl  ............  369 

Wilbur,  T.  A.,  Sec'y  Y.  M. 

C.  A  ...................  417 

New  Haven 
Ahearn,  Timothy,  Cpl  .......  30 

Bishop,  R.  L.,  2nd  Lt  ........  57 

Brundett,  C.  E.,  Pvt  ........  76 

Butler,  Richard,  Pvt  .........  82 

Comfort,  C.  W.  Jr.,  Maj  .....  103 

Cummings,  F.  J.,  Sgt  ........  112 

Darkoski,  Wactow,  Sgt  ......  115 

Dillon,  John  T.,  Sgt  .........  124 

Fury,  W.  H.,  Sgt  ............  156 

Gordon,  F.  P.,  Cpl  ..........  166 

Malone,  F.  P.,  Cpl  ..........  265 

Murphy,  T.  W.,  Sgt  .........  290 

O'Brien,  W.  H.  J.,  1st  Lt  .....  299 

New  London 
Senay,  C.  T.,  Capt  ..........  353 

Spencer,  E.  W.,  Sgt  .........  372 


Norfolk 
McVicar,  L.  D.,  Sgt 263 

Norwalk 
Johnson,  C.  E.,  Pvt 212 

RockviUe 
Brigham,  G.  N.,  Cpl 71 

Rocky  HiU 
Cornell,  W.  R.,  Mr.  G 106 

Southbury 
Bailey,  J.  M.,  Pvt .' 41 

South  Manchester 

Dil worth,  James,  Pvt 125 

Dorey,  Halstead,  Col 128 

Robbins,  C.  A.,  1st  Sgt 335 

Roberts,  James,  Sgt 336 

Thompsonvitte 
Bradsnyder,  Henry,  Cpl 67 

Torrington 
Geer,  C.  W.,  1st  Lt 160 

Warehouse  Point 
Groves,  John  H.,  Sgt 171 

Waterbury 

Aylward,  W.  B.,  Cpl 39 

Byron,  T.  F.,  Sgt 83 

Dee,  F.  E.,  Sgt 119 

Fray,  J.  P.,  Cpl 153 

Gustofson,  Charles,  Pvt 173 

Hampson,  E.  R.,  Wgnr 177 

Johnson,  Abe,  Pvt 211 

Kelly,  T.  P.,  Cpl 221 

Saweuk,  William,  Pvt 347 

Shepard,  E.  E.,  Pvt 357 

Walsh,  Patrick,  Sgt 404 

Weston.  S.  J.,   Sgt 413 

West  Hartford 
Wessel,  L.  H.  F.,  Pvt 412 

West  Haven 
Gooding,  R.  L.,  Pvt 166 

Westport 
Gilbertie,  J.  E.,  Cpl 162 

Westville 
Cousins,  J.  R.,  1st  Lt 107 

Windsor 
Hepburn,  William,  1st  Lt 188 

Winsted 
Hall,  H.  W.,  1st  Lt 175 


Ashland 
O'Daniel,  J.  W.,  2nd  Lt  ......  299 

Marshalltown 
Temple,  J.  E.,  Pvt  ..........  385 


Washington,  D.  C. 


DELAWARE 

Newark 
Ferguson,  G.  H.,  2nd  Lt 144 


WASHINGTON,  D.  C. 

I  Boone,  J.  T.,  Lt.  Com.  .        .  .  63 


Alexander,  Robert,  Maj.  Gen.  31     Brereton,  L.  H.,  Maj 
Allison,  C.  O.,  Sgt 32  I  Brioe,  A.  T.,  1st  Lt. 

534 


Wilmington 

Amory,  Thomas  D.,  2nd  Lt.. .  33 
Jones,  LeRoy,  Pvt 215 


Carpentier,  G.  R.,  Chap 88 

Carter,  R.  G.,  2nd  Lt 90 

Chandler,  H.  E.,  Capt 94 


Geographical  Index — Continued 


WASHINGTON,  D.  C.— Continued 


Decarre,  Alphonse,  Capt 119 

Dessez,  Paul  T.,  Sgn 122 

Dickinson,  Dwight,  Asst.  Sgn .  123 

Dorsey,  James  W.,  Pvt 128 

Dravo,  Charles  A.,  Lt.  Col.  .  .130 

Duckstein,  A.  W.,  1st  Lt 132 

Farwell,  W.  G.,  Comdr 143 

Feland,  Logan,  Col 144 

Garlington,  Creswell,  Lt.  Col. .  158 

Gill,  W.  T.,  Jr.,  Lt 163 

Glucksman,  Samuel,  Pvt 164 

Gordon,  Erskine,  Capt 166 

Graham,  John  D.,  Cpl 168 

Green,  Donald  R.,  Sgt 168 

Gross,  George,  Pvt 171 

Hamilton,  George  W.,  Maj ...  176 

Handy,  Edward  H.,  Pvt 177 

Harris,  C.  D.,  Capt 180 

Hartney,  H.  E.,  Maj 182 

Hitchcock,  R.  W.,  2nd  Lt. ...  193 
Hudson,  Donald,  1st  Lt 201 


Hunt,  L.  P.,  Capt 203 

Israel,  Frederick,  2nd  Lt 206 

Jewett,  H.  C.,  Col 210 

Johnson,  R.  C.,  1st  Lt 212 

Jones,  1st  Lt 215 

Kenner,  A.  W.,  Maj 222 

Lamer,  G.  D.,  1st  Lt 234 

Lewis,  Bernard,  Pvt 240 

Lewis,  E.  E.,  Col 240 

Lord,  E.  G.,  Pvt 246 

McDaniels,  J.  R.,  Cpl 255 

McKay,  E.  K.,  2nd  Lt 259 

Mendelson,  J.  A.,  1st  Lt 274 

Minnigerode,  F.  L.,  Lt.  Col.,  .280 
Mitchell,  William,  Brig.  Gen.. 281 

Morrow,  H.  H.,  Pvt 286 

Newbold,  C.  V.  P.,  1st  Lt. . .  .294 

Nolan,  D.  E.,  Brig.  Gen 296 

O'Donnell,  P.  J.,  2nd  Lt 300 

Parker,  J.  H.,  Col 307 


Barlow 
Holland,  S.  L.,  1st  Lt  
Brandentown 

...  195 

FLORIDA 

Jacksonville  —  Continued 
Desaussure,  E.  C.,  1st  Lt.. 
Glassbrenner,  F.  L.,  Pvt.  .  . 

..121 
..164 

Dettre,  R.  H.,  Cpl  

..122 

Harris,  Roy,  Pvt  

..181 

Stewart,  K.  P.,  2nd  Lt.  .  . 
Chipley 
Pilcher,  L.  W.,  Sgt  

...376 
...315 

Key  West 
Abernathy,  Charles  V., 
2nd  Lt 

27 

Fort  Myers 
Page,  R.  C.  M.,  IstLt... 
Jacksonville 
Arnold  A  C    1st  Lt 

...305 
36 

Lakeland 
Mendenhall,  F.  D.,  1st  Lt. 

..274 

Cleland,  J.  R.  D..  IstLt. 

..  99 

Bell,  W.  Z.,  Pvt... 

.  52 

Adrian 
Gay,  Luther,  Pvt 160 

Americus 
Mathis,  J.  D.,  1st  Lt 272 

Athens 
Daniel,  Josiah,  Sgt 115 

Atlanta 

Allen,  William  Y.,  Pvt 32 

Brown,  Dilmus,  Pvt 73 

Carter,  Frank,  1st  Lt 90 

Sartain,  J.  C.,  Sgt 346 

Waite,  R.  G.,  1st  Lt 402 

Augusta 

Gresham,  Frank  B.,  Sgt 169 

Lemmon,  C.  E.,  Sgt 238 

Walton,  Robert,  Jr.,  1st  Lt. .  .405 

Baconville 
Shrader,  E.  A.,  Pvt 359 

Buena  Vista 
Munro,  G.  N.,  Capt 288 

Cedartown 

Carroll,  R.  E.,  Sgt 89 

Garner,  J.  B.,  Sgt 158 

Watkins,  Homer,  Maj 408 

Cochran 
Powell,  Tom,  Pvt 319 

Columbus 

Richards,  W.  A.,  1st  Lt 332 

Vann,  J.  C.,  1st  Lt 398 

Comer 
Silver,  Tom,  Cpl 361 

Commerce 
O'Kelly,  G.  C.,  Sgt 301 


Blackfoot 
Anthony,  G.  W.,  Pvt 35 

Boise 

Messinger,  E.  J.,  Pvt 276 

Regan,  J.  M.,  2nd  Lt 329 


GEORGIA 

Cordele 

Shipp,  B.  A.,  Lt 358 

Statham,  G.  B.,  Pvt 374 

Dalton 

Richards,  T.  R.,  Bglr 332 

Stoker,  Alexander,  Sgt 377 

Decatur 

Cunningham,  W.  A.,  Capt 113 

Reeves,  J.  H.,  Col 329 

Dover 
Roos,  J.  J.,  1st  Lt 339 

Greenville 
Peavy,  J.  B.,  1st  Lt 310 

Griffin 
Peurifoy,  J.  M.,  Sgt 313 

Hillman 
Doyier,  R.  C.,  Pvt 130 

Lafayette 
Martin,  C.  A.,  Capt 270 

Luthersville 
Norris,  Ravee,  Maj 296 

Macon 

Barfield,  H.  M.,  2nd  Lt 44 

Block,  Sam,  Pvt 60 

Burdett,  W.  C.,  Capt 79 

Collins,  W.  M.,  Capt .  .          . .  102 

Neel,  R.  H.,  2d  Lt 292 

Wilson,  R.  M.,  Capt 421 

Marietta 
Goumas,  George,  Pvt 167 

Mclntyre 
Beck,  J.  L,  Cpl 50 

MilledgeviUe 

Lingo,  L.  P.,  Lt 244 

Stembridge,  R.  W.,  1st  Lt 375 

IDAHO 

Banners  Ferry 
Zimmerman,  A.  P.,  Sgt 431 

Caldwell 
Adams,  Samuel,  1st  Lt 29 


535 


Parris,  W.  W.,  1st  Lt 307 

Paschal,  P.  C.,  Maj 308 

Payne,  I.  M.,  Sgt 309 

Peck,  R.  H.,  Col 310 

Reynolds,  J.  N.,  Maj 331 

Sartain,  G.  W.,  Cpl 346 

Saunders,  E.  F.,  Pvt 347 

Semmes,  H.  H.,  Capt 353 

Shepherd,  Grant,  Capt 357 

Smith,  F.  E.,  Lt.  Col., 

(M.  of  H.) 124 

Snow,  W.  A.,  Maj 369 

Somerville,  B.  B.,  Lt.  Col 370 

Stark,  A.  N.,  Jr.,  Maj 374 

Taylor,  Oscar,  Sgt 384 

Tillman,  Fred  A.,  2nd  Lt 391 

Tindall,  Philip,  1st  Lt 391 

Vidmer,  George,  Col 399 

Ward,  F.  G.,  Pvt 405 

Zane,  E.  L.,  Lt.  Col 430 


Plant  City 
Parker,  G.  E.,  1st  Lt 306 

St.  Petersburg 
Morningstar,  Leroy,  Sgt 285 

Tallahassee 

Hubbard,  H.  G.,  Pvt 200 

Stroman,  H.  H.,  Sgt 379 

Tampa 

Gillett,  T.  F.,  Pvt 163 

Williams,  F.  M.,  Capt 419 

White  Springs 
Neil,  H.  W.,  2d  Lt 293 


Millstown 
Ellis,  G.  L.,  Sgt 138 

Monticello 
Minter,  P.  B.,  Sgt 280 

Morgan 
C  alhoun,  G.  W.,  Pvt 84 

Nashville 

Anderson,  E.  E.,  Pvt 33 

Hendricks,  T.  N.,  1st  Lt 187 

Norman  Park 
Smith,  James  E.,  Sgt 367 

Odum 
Clary,  E.  S.,  Pvt 99 

Ogeechee 
Mincey,  G.  A.,  Cpl 279 

Perry 
Hodges,  C.  H.,  Lt.  Col 193 

Poulan 
Simpson,  H.  P.,  Sgt 362 

Roopville 
Boston,  Willie,  Pvt 64 

Savannah 

Hahn,  Frederick,  2nd  Lt 174 

Hopkins,  William  T.,  1st  Lt.  .197 

Hunter,  F.  A.  D.,  1st  Lt 203 

Lenahan,  E.  J.,  Cpl 239 

Sparks 
Purdon,  T.  M.,  Cpl 323 

Stapleton 
Raborn,  John,  Pvt 324 

Union  Point 

Akins,  B.  A.,  Sgt 30 

Overton,  M.  C.,  Capt 301 

Waverly  Hall 
Simpson,  A.  B.,  1st  Lt 362 


Granite 
Bos,  Lambert,  Pvt 64 

Hailey 
Carmer,  J.  W.,  Cpl 88 


Geographical  Index — Continued 


Heyburn 
Olsen,  J.  E.,  Pvt 302 

Idaho  Fallt 
West,  Chester  H.,  1st  Sgt. 

(M.  of  H.) 25 

Kellogg 
Waltman,  E.  W.,  Cpl 405 

Lewiston 
Hill,  R.  C.,  IstLt 191 

Mackey 
Wernek,  Ernest,  Pvt 411 


Alma 
Wyatt,  E.  H.,  2d  Lt 427 

Alton 
Levia,  W.  E.,  2nd  Lt 240 

Anna 
Morris,  H.  C.,  Sgt 285 

Antioch 
Waters,  J.  L.,  Cpl 407 

Argenta 
Rodgers,  Willes,  Pvt 338 

Arrowsmith 
Cope,  O.  M.,  Cpl 106 


Janasen,  Rolla,  Cpl  ..........  208 

Ashmore 
Miller,  Philip,  Pvt  ...........  278 

Auburn 
Carter,  W.  C.f  Pvt  ..........  90 

Avon 
Horn,  I.E.,  Pvt  ............  198 


Sandman,  L.  L.,  Pvt  .........  346 

Batavia 
Painsipp,  A.  C.f  Cpl  .........  305 

Bluffs 
Beird,  R.  H.,  Pvt  ...........   51 

Cairo 
Stout,  A.  H.,  2nd  Lt  .........  378 

Canton 
Crowther,  O.  C.,  1st  Lt  ......  112 

Moore,  R.  N.,  Sgt  ...........  283 

Carbondale 
Givens,  F.  G.,  Capt  .........  164 

Carrier  Mills 
Cummins,  Fred,  Pvt  .........  113 

Dalton,  G.  R.,  Bglr  ..........  115 

Carrollton 
Hillig,  Harry,  Pvt  ...........  192 

Champaign 
Bell,  J.  A.,  Sgt  ..............  152 

Molloy,  W.  G.f  2nd  Lt  .......  281 

Chicago 
Adelhelm,  Hugo  C.,  Sgt  ......   29 

Allex,  Jake,  Cpl., 

(M.  ofH.)  ..........  17,    32 

Ammons,  G.  H.,  Sgt  .........  33 

Anderson,  J.  S.,  1st  Sgt., 

(M.  of  H.)  .............    17 

Anderson,  W.  A.,  Pvt  ........  34 

Backley,  E.  J.,  Pvt  ..........  40 

Barker,  M.  J.,  Jr.,  (Y.  M. 

C.  A.)  .................  44 

Barry,  Edward,  Cpl  .........  45 

Beato,  John,  Cpl  ............  49 

Belfry,  Earl,  Sgt  ............   51 

Bell,  Frank  J.,  Pvt  ..........   52 

Bessinger,  Edward,  Cpl  ......   55 

Bieryta,  Michael,  Pvt  ........   56 

Bird,  Felix,  Pvt  .............   57 

Blumenthal,  Alabel,  Pvt  .....   60 

Breaky,  John,  Sgt  ...........   68 

Bremner,  F.  M.,  Pvt  ........   69 

Brocki,  M.,  Cpl  .............   72 

Bryan,  Claude,  Cpl  ..........   76 

BurchUl,  G.  H.,  Pvt  .....   78 


IDAHO— Continued 

May 

Zilkey,  Frank,  Cpl 431 

Zilkey,  Guy  L.,  Sgt 431 

Murphy 
Froman,  Hjalmar,  Cpl 154 

Pocatello 
McDougall,  H.  C.,  1st  Lt 256 

Rexburg 
Thorf,  Abraham,  Sgt 390 

Rigby 
Ball,  E.  W.,  Cpl 42 


ILLINOIS 

Chicago— Continued 

Carlson,  C.  G.,  Pvt 

Carlson,  Swen,  Pvt 

Carlson,  W.  C.,  2d  Lt. . 
Casaga,  S.  E., 


Cecelia,  Louis,  Pvt. 
Chadwick,  H.  R.,  C 


91 
94 

Capt 94 

Cheevers,  E.  J.,  Sgt 96 

Christensen,  Henry,  1st  Lt.  . .  97 

Clark,  G.  E.,  Sgt 98 

Cole,  C.  E.,  Pvt 101 

Cook,  H.  C.,  Pvt 105 

Cullen,  M.  J.,  Cpl 112 

Cunningham,  O.  B.,  Capt 113 

Curtis,  N.  M.,  Cpl 113 

Davis,  Abel,  Col 116 

DeSmidt,  John,  Cpl 121 

DeVos,  P.  A.,  Pvt 122 

Digiacono,  Pasquale,  Pvt 124 

Dillon,  R.  P.,  1st  Lt 124 

Dixon,  R.  T.,  Cpl 125 

Dodd,  B.  J.,  Maj 125 

D'Olive,  C.  R.,  1st  Lt 126 

Drechsel,  George,  Pvt 131 

Duff,  Phillip,  Pvt 132 

Duffy,  Mark,  1st  Lt 132 

Dunne,  C.  C.,  Pvt 134 

Erwin,  W.  P.,  IstLt 141 

Faga,  W.  H.,  Sgt 142 

Fisher,  R.  S.,  Capt 147 

Flagg,  D.  S.,  Pvt 147 

Fox,  C.  M.,  Capt 152 

Francisco,  John,  Sgt 152 

Frank,  W.  F.,  1st  Lt 152 

Fuquay,  James,  Pvt 155 

Gataino,  Isaac,  Cpl 159 

Gibson,  Ralph,  Sgt 161 

Gibson,  T.  R.,  1st  Lt 161 

Goetler,  H.  Ernest,  2nd  Lt.  .  .165 

Green,  D.  W.,  2nd  Lt 168 

Grey,  Charles  G.,  Capt 169 

Gulbrandson,  A.  W.,  2nd  Lt. .  172 

Gundelach,  A.  P.,  1st  Lt 172 

Hardiman,  M.  J.,  Pvt 179 

Hayes,  F.  K.,  2nd  Lt 184 

Heimerdinger,  Charles,  2nd  Ltl86 

Henry,  Norman,  Sgt 188 

Herter,  Edward,  Pvt 189 

Hill,  F.  W.,  Cpl 191 

Hobscheid,  Paul,  Sgt 193 

Holmes,  A.  P.,  Pvt 195 

Holmes,  F.  B.,  Pvt 196 

Holzman,  Sidney,  Pvt 196 

Hoy,  Henry,  Pvt 200 

Jacobson,  William,  Pvt 207 

James,  D.  S.t  Capt 207 

Jankowski,  Jan,  Sgt 208 

Jansen,  L.  B.,  1st  Lt 208 

Jenkins,  Mathew,  Sgt 209 

Jensen,  Ingemann,  Pvt 210 

Johnson,  S.  E.,  Sgt 213 

Jones,  Harry,  Cpl 214 

Jordan,  J.  W.,  2nd  Lt 216 


Keschio,  E 


V.,  Sgt.., 

.  S.,  Cpl. 


.218 


Rupert 
Nutting,  L.  H.,  Pvt 298 

St.  Anthony 

Bradfield,  W.  E.,  Cpl 67 

Thompson,  Harold,  Cpl 389 

Sandpoint 
Humbird,  J.  A.,  Capt 202 

Sugar  City 
Neibaur,  Thomas  C.,  Pvt. 

(M.  of  H.) 22 

Weiser 
Dasch,  G.  W.  Pvt 116 


Chicago — Continu  ed 

Keane,  C.  W.,  Pvt 219 

Keenan,  J.,  Cpl 219 

Keiser,  H.  M.,  1st  Lt 219 

Kelly,  J.  J.,  Pvt.  (M.  of  H.). .  21 

Kellogg,  G.  V.,  Cpl 220 

Kimball,  W.  G.,  1st  Lt 224 

Koeper,  F.  P.,  Cpl 228 

Koijane,  F.  A.,  Sgt 228 

Korsysko,  George,  Pvt 229 

Kostak,  F.  F.,  Pvt 229 

Krueger,  Arthur,  Pvt 230 

Lee,  J.  C.,  IstLt 237 

Leeb,  J.  S.,  Pvt 237 

Lewis,  Charles,  Sgt 240 

Lieberman,  Nathan,  Cpl 242 

Liljeberg,  Pagnel,  Pvt 242 

Linskey,  W.  F.,  Pvt 244 

Llewellyn,  F.  A.,  Capt 245 

Loman,  Borger,  Pvt., 

(M.  of  H.) 21 

Lubeck,  Tony,  Pvt 248 

Lukas,  Joseph,  Pvt 248 

Lundegard,  A.  C.,  Pvt 248 

McAndrews,  Edward,  Sgt 252 

McGuire,  S.  C.,  Sgt 252 

Mclntyre,  Eugene,  Cpl 259 

McKinlock,  G.  A.,  Jr.,  2nd  Lt.260 

McNulty,  C.  J.,  Pvt 262 

Mallan,  J.  C.,  Pvt 265 

Mance,  S.  M.,  Cpl 266 

May,  G.  J.,  Sgt 272 

Mayger,  A.  G.,  1st  Lt 273 

Meyering,  Wm.  D.,  1st  Lt. . .  .276 

Midkiff,  Holly,  Sgt 277 

Mikos,  J.  N.  J.,  Cpl 277 

Miles,  John,  Cpl 277 

Mullen,  R.  H.,  1st  Lt 288 

Myhrman,  R.  E.,  Capt 291 

O'Keefe,  J.  J.,  1st  Sgt 300 

O'Keefe,  T.  J.,  Cpl 301 

O'Kelly,  Thomas,  Cpl 301 

Orr,  Edward,  1st  Lt 303 

Osborne,  W.  D.,  Lt 303 

Otto,  W.  H.,  Cpl 303 

Pegues,  J.  J.,  1st  Lt 311 

Perkaus,  Frank,  Sgt 311 

Perkins,  E.  H.,  Sgt 311 

Peters,  William,  Pvt 312 

Peterson,  Van  W.,  Sgt 312 

Peterson,  Victor,  Cpl 312 

Pokorny,  Robert,  Pvt 317 

Pope,  T.  A.,  Cpl.,  (M.  of  H.) 

. ....!. 23,318 

Powers,  E.  J.,  Pvt 320 

Prete,  F.  P.,  Sgt 321 

Priddy,  W.  S.,  2nd  Lt 322 

Priest,  C.  D.,  Chap 322 

Quinn,  J.  J.,  Sgt 324 

Rampsch,  John,  Sgt 325 

Rochfort,  J.  J.,  Sgt 337 

Roskowski,  John,  Pvt 340 

Ryan,  F.  W.,  Pvt 344 

Sattler,  W.  N.,  Cpl 347 

Soholes,  William,  Sgt 349 


Geographical  Index — Continued 


Chicago — Continued 

Schultz,  Charles,  Pvt 

Shapiro,  Eli,  Cpl 

Sheeran,  J.  J.,  1st  Lt 

Shelly,  Harry,  Pvt 

Smith,  M.  E.,  1st  Lt 

Smotherman,  Horace,  Pvt. . . 

Somitz,  Carl,  Cpl 

Sullivan,  J.  J.,  Cpl 

Sutherland,  James,  Sgt 

Swanson,  Adolph,  Pvt 

Sweeney,  Patrick,  Pvt 

Ternig,  J.  B.,  Sgt 

Troup,  C.  D.,  Pvt 

Turner,  J.  A.,  1st  Lt 

Vail,  W.  H.,  IstLt 

Vedral,  Anthony,  Sgt 

Walsh,  Theodore,  Pvt.  . 

Walsh,  T.  J.,  Sgt 

Warfield,  W.  J.,  1st  Lt 

Washa,  J.  J.,  Sgt 

Water-house,  J.  R.,  Pvt 

Webber,  G.  B.,  Sgt 

Weiss,  F.  R.,  Pvt.  . 

White,  N.  C.,  Pvt 

Whitson,  Lester,  Cpl 

Wiberg,  Alvin,  Sgt 

Wichan,  Gorson,  Pvt 

Wigglesworth,  Robert,  Capt. 
Winslow,  A.  F.,  2nd  Lt 

Chillicothe 

Kilmer,  E.  A.,  Pvt 

Schabinger,  A.  C.,  Cpl 

Cicero 
Gourley.  G.  R.,  Sgt 

Clayton 
Seibel,  Albert,  Pvt 

Coleta,  Clyde  Township 
Flynn,  J.  L.,  Cpl 

Collensville 
Herman,  A.  W.,  Sgt 

Danville 

Barnes,  Robert,  Sgt ... 
Grider,  Thomas  E.,  Pvt 

King,  F.  T.,  Sgt 

Ross,  H.  E.,  Maj.... 
Turner,  R.  C.,  Pvt .  . 

Decatur 
Krigbaum,  W.  L.,  Capt.  . . 

DeKalb 
Kennedy,  R.  R.,  Pvt 

Downers  Grove 
Smith,  J.  F.,  Pvt 

Dundee 
Yagle,  H.  A.,  2nd  Lt 

Dwight 
Zappa,  Steve,  Pvt 

Moline 
Albrecht,  G.  W.,  Sgt 

East  St.  Louis 
Ellis,  M.  B.,  Sgt.  (M.  of  H.) . 

Hauss,  A.  M.    Pvt 

Michaelid,  C.  W.,  Pvt 

Modrow,  P.  F.,  Pvt 

O'Leary,  J.  A.,  Cpl 

Edwardsville 
McComb,  S.  B.,  Mech 

Effingham 

Austin,  C.  W.,  IstLt 

Bartels,  H.  B.,  Cpl 

Burr,  J.,  Mech 

Elizabethtown 
Rowan,  Paul  C.,  Sgt 

Equality 
Rodgers,  J.  W.,  Sgt 

Evanston 

Croll,  G.  H.,  Pvt 

McKey,  H.  G.,  IstLt 

Nottingham,  N.  W.,  Cpl .... 
Sanborn,  J.  B.,  Col 


350 
355 
356 
357 
367 
369 
370 
381 
381 
382 
382 
386 
394 
395 
397 
399 
404 
404 
406 
407 
407 
409 
411 
414 
416 
416 
416 
417 
422 

224 
348 

167 
352 
149 
188 

44 
169 
224 
341 
396 

.230 
.222 
.367 
.428 
.430 
.  30 

.  19 
.183 

.277 
.281 
.301 

.254 


46 
81 

342 
338 

110 
260 
298 
345 


ILLINOIS— Continued 

Evanston — Continued 
Hoeynick,  F.  J.,  2nd  Lt 193 

Fairfield 
Turner,  H.  D.,  Sgt 395 

Fairmont 

Kennedy,  H.,  Pvt 221 

Woodward,  W.  E.,  Cpl 425 

Galesburg 
Kennedy,  G.  M.,  Pvt 221 

Geneva 
McBreen,  L.  N.,  Pvt 252 

Genoa 
Brown,  Bayard,  2nd  Lt 73 

Glencoe 
Bartholf,  H.  B.,  1st  Lt 46 

Golf 
Winchester,  E.  E.,  Sgt 422 

Goodhope 
Hughes,  W.  J.,  Pvt 202 

Granville 
Childs,  Howard,  Cpl 96 

Greenville 
Merrifield,  Ed.,  Pvt 275 

Guthrie 
Brotherton,  W.  E.,  2nd  Lt.  .  .   73 

Hillsboro 
Lindberg,  A.  W.,  Capt 243 

Hinsdale 
Conover,  Harvey,  1st  Lt 104 

Ina 
Drennon,  L.  H.,  Sgt 130 

Indianola 
Moreland,  O.  E.,  Cpl 284 

Infield 
McArty,  A.  L.,  Pvt 252 

Tola 
Pruett,  Joseph,  Cpl 322 

luka 
Stonecipher,  Maniphe,  Sgt .  .  .  378 

Joliet 

Cherry,  C.  E.,  Sgt 96 

Petrovio,  J.  L.,  Cpl 313 

Kampsville 
Lumley,  Z.  D.,  Capt 248 

Kansas 
Schreech,  G.  W.,  Cpl 349 

Kinmundy 
Hanna,  L.  M.,  Pvt 178 

Knoxville 
Philblad,  H.  W.,  Cpl 314 

LaGrange 
Simon,  F.  J.,  Sgt 361 

Lanark 

Marsh,  John,  Sgt 269 

Masch,  John,  Sgt 270 

Lawrenceville 

Dile,  P.  L.,  Pvt 124 

Martin,  C.  N.,  Pvt 270 

Lincoln 
Holland,  H.  G.,  Pvt 195 

Lockhart 
Gasparatto,  Tony,  Pvt 159 

Lockport 
Howard,  W.  H.,  1st  Lt 200 

Loda 
Warner,  Leo  V.,  Capt 406 

Louisville 
Cleveland,  V.  A.,  Cpl 99 

Madison 
Wood,  Dolph,  Pvt .424 

Marshall 
McConnell,  J.  B.,  2nd  Lt 254 

Mattoon 

Capen,  R.  A.,  1st  Sgt 86 

Riddle,  L.  S.,  1st  Sgt 333 

Mazon 
Small,  L.  H.,  Pvt 365 

Metropolis 

Fossie,  Lester,  1st  Sgt 151 

Possie,  Lester,  Sgt 319 

537 


.313 
.230 

.  37 

129 


Morris 

Johnson,  Silas,  Sgt 212 

Lindsay,  R.  W.,  Pvt 243 

Mount  Pulaski 
Ryman,  H.  D.,  Capt 344 

Murphysboro 
Harrell,  Raymond,  Pvt 180 

Naperville 
Babst,  J.  J.,  Chap 39 

Normal 
Walton,  Lonzo,  Pvt 405 

N  orris  City 
Floyd,  W.  M.,  Pvt 149 

North  Crystal  Lake 
Peterson,  W.  C.,  2nd  Lt 

Norwood  Park 
Krum,  J.  E.f  Sgt 

Oak  Park 

Aschliman,  Paul,  Sgt 

Douglass,  Kingman,  Lt 

Goodwillie,  H.  R.,  Sgt 166 

Gray,  C.  A.,  Sgt 168 

Jefferson,  A.  K.,  1st  Lt 209 

Jones,  -William,  Sgt 215 

Steele,  Richard,  2nd  Lt 375 

Oliver 
Thomas,  Everett,  Bglr. 388 

Olney 

Flocken,  J.  B.,  Pvt 149 

McMunn,  R.  L.,  2nd  Lt 262 

Oquawka 
Bailey,  W.  J.,  Pvt 41 

Oregon 
Hill,  Ralym,  Cpl  (M.  of  H.) . .   20 

Ottawa 
Blankinship,  J.  C.,  Cpl 59 

Parish 
Crisp,  E.  M.,  Sgt 110 

Paxton 

Griswold,  Ava  H.,  1st  Sgt 171 

Johnson,  R.  L.,  Pvt 212 

Peterson,  G.  L,  Ph.  M.  3rd  Cl .  312 
Stine,  R.  W.,  1st  Lt 377 

Pearl 

Petty,  W.  D.,  Pvt 313 

Smith,  Sidney,  Pvt 368 

Pekin 
Lohmann,  L.  E.,  Cpl 246 

Peoria 

Silloway,  Ralph,  Pvt 361 

Trager,  J.  W.,  2nd  Lt 393 

Wright,  C.  L.,  Sgt 426 

Petersburg 
Derry,  J.  W.,  Pvt 121 

Pittsfield 
Doocy,  E.  T.,  2nd  Lt 128 

Poplar  Grove 
Giescke,  L.  M.,  Pvt 162 

Quincy 

Cassidy,  J.  D.,  Sgt 92 

Hartung,  J.  A.,  Sgt 182 

Hill,  H.  R.,  Maj 191 

Markus,  N.  W.,  2nd  Lt 268 

Thompson,  Emmitt,  Sgt 388 

Woerman,  August,  Pvt 424 

Rend 

Caserta,  Vincenzo,  Cpl 91 

Holland,  R.  W.,  Pvt 195 

Ridgeway 
Endicott,  B.  A.,  Pvt 139 

River  Forest 

Gleason,  J.  W.,  2nd  Lt 164 

Hatch,  Sidney,  Pvt 183 

Riverside 
Deleuw,  C.  E.,  Capt 120 

Rockford 

Booth,  C.  W.,  Pvt 63 

Folz,  Alexander,  Cpl 150 

Hunter,  David,  Capt 203 


Geographical  Index — Continued 


348 


Rockford  —  Continued 
Schaffner,  F.  C.t  Ph.  M. 
SrdCl 

Rock  Island 
Bregger,  Thomas,  Pvt  .......   69 

Roodhouse 
Wallace,  F.  E.,  Pvt  ..........  403 

Roscoe 
Lloyd,  Wilfred,  Pvt  .........  245 

Rosidare 
Steele,  W.  P.,  Cpl  ...........  375 

Salem 
Bay,  R.  W.,  Cpl  ............  48 

Shannon 
Elmer,  C.  G.,  2nd  Lt  ........  139 


Davis,  H.  D.,  Bglr 117 

Dickeon,  Harrison  A.,  1st  Lt. .  123 

Fink,  W.  W.,  Pvt 146 

Heacox,  H.  W.,  Pvt 185 

McCarthy,  M.  P.,  Sgt 253 

St.  Louis 
Earle,  W.  J.,  Cpl 136 


ILLINOIS— Continued 

Tulucca 
Pozzi,  William,  Cpl 320 

Pllin 
Watkins,  Lewis,  Pvt 408 

Urbana 
Williams,  W.  J.,  Pvt 420 

Venice 
Daughty,  J.  E.,  Sgt 116 

Verden 
Motley,  R.  E,  1st  Lt 287 

Vernon 
Meador,  Ernest,  Pvt 273 

Vienna 
Triplett,  N.  C.,  Mech 394 

Warren 

Enright,  H.  W.,  Pvt 140 

Heath,  F.  E.,  Cpl 185 

Murray,  W.  L.,  Cpl 290 


Anderson,  H.  N.,  Sgt 33 

Wayne  City 
Forth,  Herman,  Pvt 151 


West  Chicago 
Marshall,  R.  W.,  2nd  Lt 269 

West  Hammond 
Jaworaki,  Frank,  Cpl 208 

Watertown 
Lamb,  B.  L.,  Cpl 232 

Wheaton 

Brooks,  Charles  W.,  Cpl 72 

McKay,  J.  R.,  1st  Lt 259 

Whitehall 
Newton,  H.  L.,  Pvt 294 

Wilmette 

Bellows,  F.  D.,  2nd  Lt 52 

Hopp,  H.  M.,  Pvt 197 

Shantz,  J.  E.,  1st  Lt 355 

Windson 
Gast9n,  G.  F.,  Pvt 159 

Zeigler 
Mianovich,  Stanko,  Cpl 276 

Zion  City 
Dolan,  C.  L.,  Pvt 126 


Anderson 

Cook,  H.  W.,  Capt 105 

Dunbeck,  Charley,  Capt 133 

Richman,  H.  C.,  Pvt 332 

Atherton 
Yeager,  C.  L.,  Pvt 429 

Back  River 
Fleischmann,  F.  F.,  Pvt 148 

Batesville 

Gibson,  C.  S.,  Pvt 161 

Kruezman,  W.  A.,  Pvt 230 

Bedford 

Allen,  Fred,  Sgt 32 

McPike,  L.  A.,  Sgt 263 

Murphy,  R.  E.,  Sgt 289 

Boswell 
Scanlon,  J.  E.,  1st  Lt 348 

Branchville 
Doogs,  John  A.,  Pvt 128 

Broad  Ripple 
Dickens,  Benjamin,  Sgt 123 

Burnetts  Creek 
Marsh,  H.  B.,  lat  Lt 269 

Carlisle 
Enochs,  R.  P.,  1st  Lt 140 

Chalmers 
Carr,  W.  W.,  Maj 88 

Columbia  City 
Clapp,  K.  S.,  2nd  Lt 98 

Crawfordsville 
Cohee,  O.  J.,  1st  Lt 100 

Culver 
Schueren,  Dan  E.,  Jr.,  2nd  Lt.350 

Decatur 
Rex,  Newton,  Cpl 330 

Elnora 
Ketchem,  Harold,  Pvt 223 

Evansville 

Crofts,  J.  A.,  Pvt 110 

Phipps,  G.  T.,  1st  Lt 315 

Fort  Branch 
Showers,  W.  L.,  Pvt 359 

Fort  Wayne 

Baer,  P.  F.,  1st  Lt 40 

Gillespie,  W.  L.,  Pvt 163 

French  Lick 

Hagan,  Luther  J.,  Pvt 174 

Wininger,  Lawrence,  Sgt 422 

Furnessville 
Williams,  F.  G.,  Pvt 418 

Garrett 
Carroll,  G.  C.,  1st  Lt 89 

Gary 
Burns,  Harold,  IstLt 80 


INDIANA 

Geneva 
Jack,  D.  L.,  Pvt 206 

Grayville 
Shelton,  F.  R.,  1st  Lt 357 

Greensburg 

Marlowe,  F.  M.,  Sgt 268 

Rubel,  A.  C.,  Capt 342 

Strin,  B.  T.,  Cpl 379 

Griffith 
Harkenrider,  L.  H.,  Pvt 180 

Goshen 
Smiley,  D.  F.,  Pvt 365 

Hammond 

Lietzan,  J.  S.,  Pvt 242 

Weiss,  A.  J.,  Pvt 410 

Harbor 
Kowaski,  Lewis,  Cpl 229 

Hartford  City 
Overmeyer,  G.  J.,  Cpl 304 

Helmsburg 
Seibel,  H.  S.,  Pvt 352 

Howe 
Preston,  G.  A.,  2d  Lt 321 

Huntington 
Ellet,  Monroe,  Pvt 138 

Hobart 
Blake,  A.  D.,  Pvt 58 

Idaville 
Stewart,  B.  L.,  Cpl 376 

Indianapolis 

Boyatt,  Charles  H.,  Cpl 66 

Lukins,  F.  T.,  Sgt 248 

Madden,  R.  A.,  Pvt 264 

Monohan,  F.  J.,  Pvt 282 

Schoen,  K.  J.,  1st  Lt 349 

Shearer,  M.  E.,  Maj 356 

Sullivan,  D.  W.,  Pvt 380 

Jeffersonville 
O'Neal,  Mike,  Sgt 302 

Jonesboro 
Downham,  Lexie,  Pvt 130 

Knightstown 
Ham,  Samuel  V.,  Col 175 

Kokomo 

Keptner,  W.  E.,  Capt 222 

Reed,  E.  F.,  Sgt 328 

Knox 
Meyers,  George,  Sgt 276 

LaFayette 

Brown,  G.  V.,  Sgt 74 

Byrns,  R.  A.,  1st  Lt 83 

Higgs,  H.  C.,  Pvt 190 

Platt,  C.  E.,  Cpl 316 


Lanesville 
Meyer,  Frank,  Sgt 276 

Lebanon 

Crone,  J.  B.,  Capt Ill 

Lemon,  Liston  E.,  Pvt 238 

Loogootee 
Fields,  J.  O.f  Cpl 145 

Lyles 
Fisher,  A.  R.,  2nd  Lt 147 

Magnet 
Beck,  Albert,  Sgt 50 

Marion 
Goldthwaite,  G.  A.,  1st  Lt 165 

Michigan  City 
Holden,  K.  H.,  1st  Lt 194 

New  Amsterdam 
Woodward,  D.  W.,  Capt 425 

Newcastle 
Wood,  S.  J.,  Sgt 425 

Noblesville 
Ale,  John  H.,  1st  Lt 31 

dolitic 
Davis,  G.  K.,  Cpl 117 

Osgood 
Wagner,  J.  E.,  Cpl 401 

Peru 
Bearss,  H.  L,  Col 49 

Pittsboro 
Linton,  C.  W.,  Cpl 244 

Plymouth 
Reeve,  C.  B.,  1st  Lt 329 

Poseyville 
Marquis,  Oliver,  Pvt 269 

Princeton 
Kirk,  E.,  2nd  Lt 225 

Richmond 
Ashcraft,  E.  M.,  Pvt 37 

Rockport 
Swan,  W.  R.,  Maj 382 

Sellersburg 
Riggle,  George,  Pvt 334 

South  Bend 

Genrich,  Ludwig,  Mech 160 

Geyer,  R.  E.,  Pvt 161 

Spades 
Irrgang,  Andrew,  Cpl 206 

Spencer 
Cassady,  T.  G.,  1st  Lt 92 

Sulphur  Springs 

Morris,  H.  D.,  Sgt 285 

Summit  ville 
Smalley,  J.  W.,  Sgt 365 

Tell  City 
Strobel,  H.  A.,  Pvt 379 


Geographical  Index — Continued 


Tennyson 
Davis,  C.  V.,  Cpl  ...........  116 


Terre  Haute 
Paul,  H.  C.,  Pvt 

Valparaiso 
Olson,  J.  C..  Pvt 


308 
302 


INDIANA— Continued 

Vincennes 

Dickey,  Leslie  J.,  1st  Sgt 123 

Dietz,  Albert,  Sgt 123 

Snyder,  J.  J.,  Pvt 370 

Westphalia 
Beck,  C.  L.,  Pvt 50 


Wheatfield 
Mitchell,  J.  B.,  Pvt.., 

Whiting 
Kleiber,  W.  J.f  Pvt. . . 


.280 
.226 


Afton 
Skogsburg,  Vivian,  Sgt 363 

Albia 
Turner,  O.  E.,  Pvt 395 

Ames 
Binkley,  D.  V.,  Pvt 56 

Atlantic 

Porter,  E.  W.,  2d  Lt 318 

Wilken,  A.  C.,  Pvt 418 

Bancroft 
Baker,  J.  T.,  Sgt.  1st  Cl 41 

Barnes  City 
Watts,  Kenneth,  Pvt 408 

Seaman 
Weatherman,  Hugh,  Pvt 408 

Boone 
Rule,  E.  J.,  Sgt 343 

Burlington 
Smith,  R.  R.,  Cpl 368 

Cedar  Rapids 
Schulze,  R.  J.,  Pvt 350 

Centerville 

Cross,  Paul,  Pvt Ill 

Haynes,  Glenn  C.,  Capt 184 

Nelson,  Bernard,  Sgt 293 

Cherokee 
Hart,  Claude  V.,  Sgt 181 

Clarence 
Davis,  C.  E.,  Cpl 116 

Colfax 
Hall,  James  Norman,  Capt. .  .175 

Cotter 
Blair,  T.  S.,  Cpl 58 

Council  Bluffs 

Ford,  C.  M.,  2nd  Lt 150 

Gardiner,  Kenneth,  Cpl 157 

Henderson,  Henry,  2nd  Lt.  . .  187 

Morgan,  V.  A.,  1st  Lt 285 

Schmidt,  R.  A.,  Capt 349 

Creston 
White,  R.  J.,  1st  Lt 415 

Davenport 

Carroll,  G.  A.,  Cpl 89 

Vincent,  J.  A.,  1st  Lt 400 

Decorah 
Peterson,  Helmer,  Pvt 312 

Demson 
Hoffman,  E.  A.,  Pvt 194 

Des  Moines 

Brewer,  G.  S.,  Maj 70 

Colflesh,  Robert,  Cpl 102 

Collins,  E.  E.,  Sgt 102 

Graves,  J.  G.,  Cpl 168 

Jackson,  R.  B.,  2nd  Lt 207 

Phillips,  Sylvester,  Pvt 314 

Pike,  Emery  J.,  Lt.  Col., 

(M.  of  H.) 23 

West,  H.  A.,  Pvt 412 


IOWA 

Des  Moines — Continued 
Williams,  F.  L.,  1st  Lt 419 

Dubuque 
Spautz,  Matthew,  Sgt 371 

Dysart 
Gaston,  P.  J.,  Sgt 159 

Ellsworth 
Nelson,  S.  J.,  Sgt 294 

Estherville 

Hudson,  Harold  A.,  Sgt 201 

Woll,  Herman,  Pvt 424 

Fairfield 
Hamilton,  B.  W.,  Sgt 176 

Harlan 

Boysen,  E.  J.,  2nd  Lt 66 

Kirk,  R.  M.,  Sgt 226 

Iowa  Falls 

Brown,  Leland,  Pvt 75 

Hyman,  W.  P.,  2nd  Lt 204 

Jefferson 
Wilson,  E.  W.,  Sgt 421 

Knoxville 
Deeringer,  Henry,  Pvt 119 

Madrid 
Davis,  F.  C.,  1st  Lt 117 

Makquoketa 
Ingalls,  J.  J.,  Cpl 205 

Malvern 
Burks,  C.  R.,  Pvt 80 

Mapleton 
Bramble,  E.  D.,  Pvt 68 

Marshalltown 
Wall,  E.  W.,  2nd  Lt 403 

Mason  City 

MacNider,  Hanford,  Capt. . .  .251 
Schide,  C.  C.,  2nd  Lt 349 

Marcus 
Melrose,  A.  R.,  Cpl 274 

Mt.  Vernon 
Howard,  C.  R.,  1st  Lt 199 

Neola 
Phillips,  C.  F.,  1st  Lt 314 

Newton 
Parmley,  W.  B.,  Sgt 307 

North  English 
Bickford,  E.  E.,  Cpl 55 

Osage 
Lee,  Carl,  Pvt 237 

Ottumwa 
Nelson,  O.  B.,  1st  Lt 293 

Panora 
Evans,  C.  H.,  Pvt 141 

Parley 
Kofmehl,  W.  H.,  2nd  Lt 228 

Persia 
Swanger,  I.  V.,  Cpl 382 

Plainfield 
Bushing,  G.  A.,  Pvt 81 


Postville 

Brandt,  A.  F.,  Cpl  

.   68 

Redfield 

Ballard,  W.  D.,  Pvt  

43 

Red  Oak 

Casey,  C.  J.,  Capt  
Christopher,  J.  C.,  1st  Lt.  .  . 
Lepley,  J.  B.,  Sgt  
Ross,  L.  D.,  Maj  

.   91 
.   97 
239 
341 

Rockwell  City 

Doty,  Merl,  Cpl  

128 

Shenandoah 

Pease,  Liberty,  Pvt  

310 

Sioux  City 

Anderson,  F.  E.,  Sgt  

33 

Clapp,  A.  I.,  Sgt  

98 

Shull,  L.  C.,  2ndLt  

.359 

Sioux  Rapids 

Byam,  O.  P.,  2nd  Lt  

Soldier 

.  82 

Nelson,  Adolph,  Pvt  

.293 

Spencer 

Peterson,  Holger,  Cpl  

.312 

Thurman 

Study,  M.  F.,  Pvt  

.380 

Wadena 

Walters,  A.  L.,  Sgt  
Wall  Lake  . 

.405 

Lange,  C.  M.,  Pvt  

233 

Walnut 

Goetsch,  J.,  Pvt  

..165 

Wancoma 

Kilcher,  E.  J.,  Pvt  

223 

Waterloo 

Becker,  F.  H.,  2nd  Lt  

50 

Chapman,  C.  W.,  2nd  Lt.  .  . 

95 

Sexton,  F.  L.,  Pvt  

354 

Smith,  E.  A.,  Sgt  
Weber,  Nicklous,  Pvt  

.366 
409 

Waukon 

Clarke,  G.  G.,  2nd  Lt  

99 

Kidder,  H.  P.,  2nd  Lt 

223 

Webster  City 

Clark,  M.  E.,  Sgt  

.  98 

West  Burlington 

Wischmeier,  O.  T.,  Pvt  

423 

West  Cedar  Rapids 

Mobley,  L.  N.,  Sgt  

..281 

Williams 

Wilkinson,  Harold,  Pvt  .... 

..418 

Winterset 

Wintrode,  J.  H.,  Sgt  

,  ,423 

Woodbine 

Boustead,  G.  R.,  Cpl  

.  .  65 

Yarmouth 

Michaels,  E.  C.,  1st  Lt  

277 

Abilene 
Ackers,  D.  E.,  2nd  Lt 28 

Ada 
Price.  O.  D.,  Pvt 321 

Agricola 
Cellar,  C.  M.,  Cpl 94 

Arkansas  City 
Swarts,  Ralph  E.,  1st  Lt 382 


KANSAS 

Atchison 
Strain,  J.  F.,  1st  Lt 379 

Athol 
Weeds,  E.  H.,  1st  Lt 409 

Atlanta 
Petersen,  Solomon,  Sgt 312 

Beloit 
Hubbard,  W.  W.,  1st  Lt 200 

539 


Bigelow 
Drumm,  C.  M.,  2nd  Lt. 

Bird  City 
Noble,  E.  S.,  Cpl 

Burlingham 
Hopkins,  G.  A.,  Sgt 

Bushton 
Huebner,  C.  R.,  Lt.  Col. 


.131 
.296 
.197 
.201 


Geographical  Index — Continued 


Canton 
Oldfield,  W.  A.,  1st  Sgt 301 

Cedarvale 

Dozer,  O.  V.,  Sgt 130 

Ramsey,  E.  E.,  Sgt 325 

Cheney 
Kessler,  E.  M.,  Cpl 223 

Clyde 
Chartier,  P.  D.,  Pvt 95 

Columbus 
McDaniel,  L.  B.,  Sgt 255 

Concordia 
Weaver,  R.  E.,  1st  Lt 408 

Crestline 
Everson,  L.  L.,  1st  Lt 142 

Dexter 
Ward,  F.  B.t  Pvt 405 

Easton 
Kelsey,  H.  R.,  Sgt 221 

Eldorado 

Greene,  Don,  Pvt 169 

Sloan,  W.  E.,  Mech 364 

Smith,  Thomaa,  Pvt 369 

Ellis 
Plettner,  A.  A.,  Capt 316 

Emporia 
Westergren,  H.  O.,  Pvt 413 

Eureka 
Caywood,  H.  T.,  Sgt 93 

Fort  Riley 
Kilbourne,  C.  E.,  Col 223 

Fort  Scott 

Ely,  Robert,  1st  Lt 61 

Dugan,  J.  I.,  Pvt 133 

Ware,  A.  F.,  Sgt 406 

Fredonia 
Hudson,  B.  S.,  Capt 201 

Fulton 
Gump,  N.  L.,  Pvt 172 

Garland 
Albright,  F.  C.,  Capt 30 

Gerard 
Valley,  Isaac,  Cpl 397 

Great  Bend 
Hensisen,  F.  A.,  Sgt 189 

Hamilton 
Edwards,  H.  F.,  2nd  Lt 137 

Herington 
Malone,  Clayton,  Sgt 265 

Hill  City 
Beeby,  A.  E.,  Cpl 51 

Hoxie 
Farber,  Lloyd,   Cpl 143 

Hutchinson 

Fenton,  N.  D.,  Cpl 144 

Guthrie,  E.  F.,  Sgt 173 

Hood,  R.  B.,  Capt 196 

Keyoyer,  John,  Pvt 222 


KANSAS— Continued 

Hutchinson — Continued 

Lemmon,  F.  L.,  Lt.  Col 238 

Nichols,  H.  R.,  Sgt 295 

Raffington,  C.  S.,  Pvt 325 

White,  L.  D.,  1st  Sgt 414 

Junction  City 
Myers,  Irwin,  Cpl 290 

Kansas  City 

Coakley,  J.  L.,  Cpl 100 

Dick,  H.  J.,  2nd  Lt 123 

Jeffords,  Paul,  Cpl 209 

Mallon,  G.  H.,  Capt., 

(M.  of  H.) 22 

Quck,  A.  H.,  Cpl 323 

Petersen,  Leonard,  Pvt 312 

Richmond,  Lloyd,  Pvt 332 

Winters,  Ray,  Sgt 423 

Lawrence 
Birch,  A.  E.,  2nd  Lt 56 

Leavenworth 

Atkins,  M.  D.,  Capt 37 

West,  R.  J.,  Lt.  Col 412 

Wahler,  Richard,  Pvt 401 

Lebo 
Evans,  L.  R.,  Pvt 142 

Little  River 
Lamson,  D.  F.,  Pvt 233 

Lincoln 
Avery,  C.  D.,  2nd  Lt 38 

Logan 
McGee,  Edward,  Pvt 257 

Louisburg 
McCoy,  C.  T.f  Pvt 255 

McLoulh 
Miller,  W.  C.,  Cook 279 

Macksville 
Wilder,  T.  E.,  Cpl 417 

Manhattan 
Mudge,  J.  B.,  Jr.,  1st  Lt 288 

Marion 
Shahan,  W.  F.,  Cpl 354 

Minneapolis 
Ferguson,  E.  R.,  Cpl 144 

Moran 
Norton,  E.  C.,  Pvt 297 

Norton 
Shimmeall,  R.  M.,  Sgt 358 

Oberlin 
Benton,  H.  O.,  2nd  Lt 53 

Ottawa 

Heiken,  Eilert,  1st  Lt 186 

Jones,  E.  T.,  Sgt 214 

Oxford 
Champeny,  A.  S.,  1st  Lt 94 

Paola 
Witt,  W.  S.,  Sgt 424 

Perry 
Segraves,  V.  L.,  Sgt 352 


Pleasanton 
Hamilton,  J.  W.,  1st  Lt 176 

Quinten 
Tomanek,  F.  F.,  Pvt 392 

Rantoul 
Seymour,  Q.  R.,  Pvt 354 

Rosedale 
Kramps,  C.  O.,  Cpl 230 

Rossville 
Hook,  F.  R.,  1st  Lt 197 

Salina 

Ives,  E.  B.,  1st  Lt 206 

Robb,  G.  S.,  1st  Lt., 

(M.  of  H.) 23 

West,  Bedford,  Mech 412 

St.  Francis 

Neitzel,  A.  R.,  Pvt 293 

Scoby,  O.  C.,  Sgt 351 

St.  Marys 
McVey,  J.  E.,  Pvt 263 

Smith  Center 
Daniels,  F.  L.,  Cpl 115 

Sterling 
Fleeson,  H.  T.,  1st  Lt 147 

Stillwell 
Kane,  Alva,  Pvt 217 

Thayer 
McKay,  J.  W.,  Cpl 259 

Tonganoxie 
Mails,  M.  W.,  Pvt 265 

Topeka 
Mclntyre,  John,  Sgt 259 

Traer 
Gardner,  G.  W.,  Sgt 157 

Troy 
Condit,  G.  W.,  Pvt 103 

Valencia 
Moyer,  Ralph,  Pvt 287 

Wakeeney 
Hancock,  Glen,  Sgt 177 

Wathena 
Ryan,  William,  1st  Lt 344 

Wellington 
Policy,  J.  R.,  Pvt 317 

Wichita 

Bleckley,  E.  R.,  2nd  Lt 59 

Cassidy,  H.  K.,  Capt 92 

Hopkins,  Thomas,  2nd  Lt 197 

Kness,  K.  F.,  Pvt 227 

Robins,  E.  W.,  Pvt 337 

Sharp,  T.  V.,  Pvt 355 

Tinsley,  W.  E.,  Pvt 392 

Worden,  R.  L.,  Wgr 426 

Williamstown 
May,  O.  P.,  2nd  Lt 273 

Winfield 

Armstrong,  R.  M.,  1st  Lt 36 

Hall,  William  A.,  Pvt 175 


Ashland 

Oliphant,  D.  A.,  Sgt 301 

Riggsby,  Robert,  Pvt 334 

Bond 
Burgin,  C.  G.,  Sgt 79 

Bo  wen 
Brewer,  J.  B.,  Sgt 70 

Bowling  Green 
Strahn,  V.  H.,  Maj 379 

Bradsfordville 
Cox,  E.  L.,  Pvt 108 

Brownsville 
Sanders,  Pleas,  Sgt 346 

Buffalo 
Durham,  James  E.t  Sgt 135 

Calhoun 
Baughn,  R.  O.,  1st  Sgt 48 


KENTUCKY 

Catlettsburg 

Millis,  J.  M.,  2nd  Lt 279 

Prout,  William,  Pvt 322 

Correll 
Davis,  L.  F.,  Sgt 117 

Dawson  Springs 
Hicks,  C.  L.,  Sgt 190 

Drup  Rock 
Clarkston,  Samuel,  Gun.  Sgt. .  99 

Elkatawa 
Wyatt,  Lindon,  Cpl 427 

Falmouth 

Courtney,  James,  Sgt 107 

Schewer,  H.  G.,  Pvt 351 

Fort  Thomas 
Cope,  T.  C.,  Maj 106 

Fordsville 
Mitchell,  Clarence,  Capt 280 

540 


Fordsville — Continued 
Woodfill,  Samuel,  Lt., 

(M.  of  H.) 126 

Frankfort 
Evans,  E.  V.,  2d  Lt 142 

Franklin 
Bogan,  H.  S.,  Sgt 61 

Georgetown 
Hambrick,  Gordon  A.,  Sgt. ...  176 

Glencoe 
Gullion,  Otto,  Sgt 172 

Golden  Pond 
Berkley,  George,  Sgt 54 

Hagerhill 
Rice,  Malcolm,  Capt 331 

Herone 
Witten,  Clarence,  Pvt 424 


Geographical  Index — Continued 


Herndon 
Moorefield,  Dick,  Sgt 284 

Hickman 
Pureley,  Earl,  Pvt 323 

Hitchins 
Griffith,  Walter,  Pvt 170 

Hopkinsville 
Armistead,  J.  G.,  Cpl 36 

Horse  Cave 
Blakeman,  C.  W.,  Sgt 58 

Hyden 
Sandlin,  Willie,  Sgt., 

(M.  of  H.) 24 

Jackson 
Davidson,  L.  C.,  Capt 116 

Kingston 
Lake,  James,  Pvt 232 

Latonia 
Morgan,  J.  W.,  Cpl 285 

Lee  City 
Meeks,  Corbett,  Sgt 274 

Lexington 

Eads,  Lee  S.,  Capt 135 

Keller,  Theodore,  Sgt 220 

Load 
Osborn,  Morton,  Sgt 303 

Louisville 

Dabney,  W.  C.,  1st  Lt 114 

Fleitz,  M.  F.,  Pvt 148 

Melcher,  E.  J.,  Cpl 274 

Simpson,  R.  L.,  2nd  Lt 362 

Sullivan,  J.  M.,  Pvt 381 


KENTUCKY— Continued 

Louisville — Continued 
Zax,  H.  E.,  Cpl 430 

Maloneton 

Burke,  Campbell,  Capt 79 

Burke,  J.  D.,  Sgt.  Maj 79 

Morgan  County 
Lemaster,  Frank,  Pvt 238 

Morganfield 
Richards,  C.  D.,  2nd  Lt 332 

Nepton 
Sapp,  Ambers,  Pvt 346 

Newport 
Brooks,  Floyd  A.,  Sgt 72 

Owensboro 
Stone,  James  E.,  Sgt 378 

Owenton 
Ford,  F.  M.,  Pvt 150 

Paris 

Howard,  William,  Pvt 199 

Hutchcraft,  R.  B.,  Capt 204 

Parksville 
Trower,  Stallard,  Sgt 394 

Parrott 
Shepherd,  M.  H.,  Capt 357 

Peoples 
Mullin,  R.  H.,  Sgt 288 

Peytonburg 
Williams,  J.  R.,  Pvt 419 

Pomeroyton 
Davis,  Henry,  Pvt 117 

Princeton 
Koon,  C.  R.,  Pvt 229 


Quinton 
East,  James,  Sgt 130 

Ready 
Simpson,  J.  S.,  Sgt 362 

Rosehill 
Lawson,  F.  M.,  Cpl 230 

Rush 
Stapleton,  W.  A.,  Cpl 374 

Smithfield 
Meeks,  F.  V.,  Pvt 274 

Soldier 
Evans,  Plummer,  Pvt 142 

Tallega 
Combs,  Steve,  Cpl 103 

Tarter 
Tarter,  C.  M.,  Sgt 384 

Taylorsville 
Awbrey,  Clarence,  Pvt 39 

Thomas 
McCoy,  Pete,  Pvt 255 

Tollesboro 
Adair,  R.  K.,  Pvt 28 

Valley  View 
Howard,  Henry,  Sgt 199 

Vanceburg 

Gassoway,  Thomas,  Cpl 159 

Thacker,  Edgar,  Pvt 386 

Versailles 
Schoberth,  R.  A.,  1st  Lt 349 

Vincent 
Spivey,  F.  F.,  Sgt 373 

Vox 
Smith,  Millard,  Sgt 368 


Alexandria 
Webster,  Tillman,  Pvt 409 

Baton  Rouge 
Moyse,  Herman,  1st  Lt 288 

Bogalusa 
Pine,  Harry  W.,  2nd  Lt 316 

Bunkie 
Cappell,  Marvin,  Capt 86 

Cheneyville 
Payne,  W.  J.,  Sgt 309 

Clarks 
Black,  W.  A.,  Pvt 57 

Dutchtown 
Landry,  G.  P.,  Sgt 233 


LOUISIANA 

CutOff 
Williams,  Wilfrid,  Pvt 4 

Farmerville 
Tubbs,  B.  T.,  Pvt 394 

Granville 
Hilges,  John,  Sgt 191 

Haynesville 
Sale,  L.  L.,  Pvt 345 

Leesville 
Allen,  A.  L.,  Cpl 31 

Halphen,  Dewey,  Pvt 175 

Mitchell 

Lonaider,  Jules,  Pvt 246 

Strothers,  Greene,  Cpl 380 


New  Orleans 

Adams,  H.  J.,  Sgt 28 

Behan,  J.  P.,  Pvt 51 

Blust,  P.  E.,  Pvt 60 

Legendre,  J.  H.,  2nd  Lt 238 

North  Monroe 
Quinn,  Henry,  Pvt 324 

Point 
Owens,  Dewey,  Cpl 304 

White  Castle 

Barbier,  A.  J.,  Pvt 43 

Whaley,  W.  P.,  Sgt 413 

Winnsboro 
Carroll,  C.  E.,  Cpl 89 


Athens 

Menges,  B.  H.,  Pvt.  .  .  . 

275 

Augusta 

Huff,  C.  R.,  Pvt  

201 

Augusta 

Leary,  E.  M.,  Col 

236 

Bangor 

Southard,  W.  E.,  Maj  . 

371 

Bath 

Sewall,  Sumner,  IstLt. 

354 

Bridgeton 

Cole,  A.  R.,  2nd  Lt.  .  .  . 

101 

Brunswick 

Parent,  E.  J.,  Pvt  

306 

Bucksport 

Grindle,  Ivor,  Pvt 

170 

Calais 

Phalen,  E.  F.,  Cpl  

313 

Cardinery 

Inman,  P.  E.,  2nd  Lt 

205 

Caribou 

Pendell,  Elmer,  1st  Lt  . 

311 

Chisholm 

Dubie,  Eugene,  Pvt  ,  .  , 

131 

Dubord,  E.  F.,  Pvt  , 

...  132 

MAINE 

Detroit 
Rand,  G.  E.,  1st  Lt 325 

Dexter 
Carver,  P.  M.,  2nd  Lt 91 

Dover 
Palmer,  Lester,  Pvt 305 

East  Machias 
Moan,  R.  T.,  Mech 281 

Easton 
Knight,  Henry,  Pvt 227 

Enfield 
Braungardt,  LaFayette,  Pvt. .  68 

Fairfield 
Klick,  A.  W.,  Sgt 226 

Garrison 
Brackett,  A.  C-  Sgt 66 

Houlton 

Ayotte,  E.  E.,  Pvt 39 

Barton,  C.  R.,  Sgt 46 

Intervale 
Tuttle,  M.  F.,  Pvt 396 

Kittery 
Hunter,  D.  A.,  1st  Sgt 203 

Lewiston 
Soucy,  F.  G.,  Pvt 371 

541 


Limestone 
Adams,  Quincy,  Cpl 29 

Lincoln 
Clark,  R.  P.,  2nd  Lt 98 

Lubec 

Ingalls,  R.  L.  H.,  Sgt 205 

Stuart,  A.  J.,  Cpl 380 

Machias 
Grant,  John,  1st  Sgt 168 

Mars  Hill 
Nightingale,  H.  A.,  Cpl 295 

Mexico 

McNeal,  Edward,  Pvt 262 

Paradis,  Arthur,  Pvt 306 

Monson 
Lindie,  E.  H.,  Pvt 243 

North  Castine 
Westcott,  A.  P.,  Pvt 412 

North  Vascalboro 
Thornhill,  W.  P.,  Cpl.  ..... .390 

Oakfield 
O'Dell,  E.  H.f  Pvt 299 

Old  Town 
Lait,  H.  A.,  Pvt 232 


Geographical  Index — Continued 


Portland 

Hamel,  A.  R.,  Capt 176 

Hunton,  O.  E.,  Pvt 203 

Rockland 
Riggio,  Stephen,  Pvt 334 

South  Gorham 
Smith,  R.  H.  G.,  1st  Lt 368 


MAINE — Continued 

South  Portland 
Wight,  H.  M.,  Pvt 417 

VanBuren 
Dumais,  Candide,  Cpl 133 

Waterboro 
Ramsdell,  Ralph,  Cpl 325 


Waterville 
Gary,  Eddie,  Cpl 


91 


Westbrook 
Brooks,  E.  P.,  1st  Lt 72 

West  Pembroke 
Abernathy,  T.  J.,  2nd  Lt 27 

Winterport 
Littlefield,  F.  C.,  Cpl 245 


Annapolis 

Loyd,  L.  H.,  Pvt 247 

Starlings,  P.  N.,  Capt 374 

Baltimore 

Abrams,  R.  W.,  Pvt 27 

Banahan,  R.  F.,  Sgt 43 

Bauernfeind,  J.  R.,  Pvt 48 

Boyle,  J.  B.,  1st  Lt 66 

Brown,  G.  L.,  Sgt 74 

Byrne,  J.  J.,  Pvt 83 

Cox,  L.  B.,  1st  Lt 108 

DeBerardinis,  Pietro,  Pvt 118 

Emory,  G.  H.  H.,  Maj 139 

Forrest,  H.  E.,  Sgt 151 

Fuller,  A.  M.,  Sgt 154 

Hatch,  C.  T.,  2nd  Lt 183 

Holloway,  H.  L.,  Sgt 195 

Hoppe,  J.  E.,  Sgt 197 

Houston,  S.  H.,  Maj 199 

Hunter,  R.  L.,  Sgt 203 

Johnston,  M.  G.,  Clergyman, 

Y.  M.  O.  A 213 

Kaulsky,  Frank,  Pvt 218 

Keating,  J.  J.,  Capt 219 

Kogler,  J.  M.,  Pvt 228 

Kozloski,  John,  Pvt 229 

Landstreet,  R.  S.,  1st  Lt 233 

Madsen,  H.  E.,  Sgt 264 

Mannion,  J.  F.,  Sgt 267 

Mattfeldt,  C.  O.,  1st  Lt 272 

Merrick,  R.  G.,  1st  Lt 275 

Murphy,  W.  M.,  Pvt 290 

Pincoffs,  Maurice,  Capt 316 

Rafalsky,  N.,  Sgt 324 

Redwood,  G.  B.,  1st  Lt 327 

Riley,  Raymond,  Pvt 334 

Rosenfield,  Merrill,  1st  Lt. . .  .340 


MARYLAND 

Baltimore — Continued 

Smith,  P.  F.,  Pvt 

Spafford,  J.  H.,  1st  Lt.  .  . 

Stewart,  W.  C.,  Pvt 

Streb,  T.  F.,  Pvt 

Tennyson,  J.  E.,  Cpl.  .  .  . 

Tracy,  J.  F.,  Sgt 

Walsh,  R.  J.,  Cpl 

Bel  Air 
Webb,  H.  L.,  1st  Lt 

Bloomington 
Kline,  Orval,  2nd  Lt 

Cambridge 
Barber,  H.  A.,  1st  Lt.  .  .  . 

Horseman,  Carl,  Sgt 

Miller,  J.  R.,  Pvt 

Smith,  H.  D.,  Cpl 

Cumberland 
Ruhl,  G.  E.,  Pvt 

Dawson 
Clark,  H.  G.,  Sgt 

Boston 

Ayers,  John,  Cpl 

Bateman,  H.  E.,  1st  Lt.  . 
Tilgham,  C.  H.,  Capt 

Elkton 
Ferry,  Bradford,  Pvt 

Fairfield 
Youngbar,  Andy,  Pvt 

Federalsburg 
Noble,  A.  H.,  1st  Lt 

Forest  Glen 
Thompson,  G.  R.,  1st  Lt. 

Frederick 
Dunsing,  C.  L.  A.,  Cpl... 

Frostburg 
Bevan,  Stanley,  Sgt 


.368 
.371 
.377 
.380 
.386 
.393 
.404 

.409 
.227 

.  43 
.198 

.278 
.366 

.342 
.  98 

.  39 
.  47 
.391 

.145 
.430 
.296 
.389 
.135 
.  55 


Germantown 
Walters,  John,  Pvt 405 

Govans 
McGainey,  H.  P.,  Sgt 257 

Hagerstown 

Biser,  J.  L.,  Pvt 57 

Brown,  J.  D.,  Sgt 75 

McKibbin,  J.  M.,  Capt 260 

Smith,  R.  C.,  Mech 368 

Halethorpe 
Hulbert.  H.  L.,  Mr.  G 202 

Howardsville 
Cullison,  J.  E.,  Lt.  Col 112 

Kensington 
Saxon,  J.  W.,  Sgt 347 

Laurel 
Schooley,  H.  T.,  Cpl 349 

Mt.  Washington 
Williamson,  P.  H.,  1st  Lt 420 

Ferryman 
Michael,  W.  H.,  Lt.  Com 276 

Port  Deposit 

Rice,  W.  M.,  Cpl 331 

Simmers,  Leroy,  Pvt 361 

Princess  Anne 
Renshaw,  Leonard,  Cpl 330 

Principio  Furnace 
McGuirk,  Harry,  Cpl 258 

Salisbury 

Butler,  William,  Sgt 82 

White,  E.  R.,  Sgt 414 

Swanton 
Wilt,  P.  W.,  Pvt 422 

Thurmont 
Kitchens,  E.  W.,  Sgt 193 

Wingate 
Insley,  H.  B.,  Pvt 205 


MASSACHUSETTS 


Abington 
McPherson,  Henry,  Cpl 262 

Adams 
Bard,  F.  C.,  Sgt 44 

Agawam 
Buckley,  H.  R.,  1st  Lt 77 

Allston 
Lutz,  J.  D.,  Cpl 249 

Amesbury 
Proctor,  H.  F.,  Pvt 322 

Amherst 
Parke,  L.  S.,  Pvt 306 

Andover 
Carter,  T.  E.,  2nd  Lt 90 

Arlington 

Harwood,  F.  M.,  Pvt 182 

Robart,  R.  W.,  2nd  Lt 335 

Attleboro 

Lyons,  W.  F.,  Pvt 250 

Olsen,  Harold,  Cpl 301 

Auburndale 
Edmunds,  Edward,  Jr.,  Capt..  137 

Avon 
Whiting,  C.  W.,  Pvt 415 

Belmont 

Grimes,  E.  B.,  2nd  Lt 170 

Payne,  C.  C.,  1st  Lt 309 


Bedford 
Saurman,  H.  S.,  Pvt  
Beverly 
Gillis,  A.  J.,  Cpl    

...347 
.  .163 

Upton,  T.  A.,  Cpl  

...396 

Boston 
Ames,  Oliver,  Jr.,  2nd  Lt.  . 
Angier,  A.  E.,  1st  Lt  
Austin,  F.  R.,  1st  Lt  
Blanchard,  Harold,  Maj... 
Brickley,  D.  J.,  1st  Lt  
Carter,  E.  A.,  2nd  Lt  
Coolidge,  Hamilton,  Capt. 
Courtney,  Gerald,  2nd  Lt  . 
Craven,  W.  J.,  Pvt  
Crawford,  Clifford,  Pvt.  .  . 
Cropeau  L  J    Pvt 

..   33 
..   35 

..   38 
..   59 
..   70 
..  90 
.  .  105 
..107 
..109 
..109 
111 

Dexter,  A.  L.,  1st  Lt.  .  . 

.  .  .  122 

Dilboy,  George,  Pvt., 
(M.  of  H.)  

.   18 

Docx,  F.  J.,  Cpl  
Dunne,  J.  T.,  Cpl  
Goltra,  J.  V.,  1st  Lt  
Harwood,  R.  W.,  2nd  Lt.  . 
Howe  G  P  1st  Lt 

.    .125 
.    .134 
.    .165 
.    .182 
200 

Jager,  Holger,  Cpl  
Kenney,  G.  C.,  1st  Lt  

.    .207 
.    .222 

Boston — Continued 

Kjellberg,  John,  2nd  Lt 226 

Lane,  E.  L.,  Pvt 233 

Leonard,  M.  C.,  1st  Lt 239 

McCormack,  A.  L.,  2nd  Lt. .  .254 

Marino,  Charles,  Pvt 268 

Mayne,  John,  Pvt 273 

Medeiros,  F.  L.,  Sgt 274 

Miller,  Charles,  Pvt ...  278 

Patton,  G.  S.,  Col 308 

Perkins,  Michael,  Pvt., 

(M.  of  H.) 23 

Putnam,  D.  E.,  1st  Lt 323 

Raymond,  R.  F.,  1st  Lt 327 

Ryan,  T.  A.,  Pvt 344 

Scionti,  Louis,  Sgt 351 

Wilson,  Harvey,  2nd  Lt 421 

Wood,  A.  P.,  2nd  Lt 424 

Brighton 

Fogg,  P.  D.,  1st  Lt 149 

Spinney,  G.  J.,  Cpl 373 

Brockton 

Bradford,  J.  W.,  Sgt 67 

Buchanan,  M.  C.,  2nd  Lt.  .  . .   77 

Burgh,  D.  T.,  Chap 79 

Canavan,  Patrick,  Pvt 86 

Davis,  W.  R.,  Pvt 118 


542 


Geographical  Index — Continued 


MASSACHUSETTS— Continued 


Brookline 

Beard,  Cornelius,  Capt 49 

Beaton,  Stanley,  Sgt 49 

Cole,  E.  B.,  Maj 101 

Furness,  Thomas,  Lt 155 

James,  Benjamin,  Sgt 207 

McGrath,  H.  J.,  2nd  Lt 258 

Ricker,  M.  W.,  1st  Lt 333 

Wright,  C.  E.,  1st  Lt 426 

Cambridge 

Bearing,  V.  A.,  2nd  Lt 118 

Gannon,  J.  J.,  Pvt 157 

Hoyt,  R.  A.,  Cpl 200 

Knowles,  James,  Jr.,  1st  Lt...227 

McDowell,  E.  E.,  2nd  Lt 256 

Merrimon,  Clifton,  Cpl 275 

Nash,  A.  C.,  Pvt 292 

Nickles,  E.  E.,  Sgt 295 

Sweet,  Walter,  2nd  Lt 383 

Thomson,  J.  C.,  Pvt 390 

Wallis,  J.  E.,  Jr.,  Capt 403 

Wesselhoeft,  Conrad,  Capt. .  .412 

Wheat,  H.  R.,  Capt 413 

Wheeler,  A.  E.,  Sgt 413 

Campello 

Windsor,  M.  R.,  Cpl 422 

Careyville 

Dion,  A.  J.,  1st  Sgt 125 

Charlestown 

DeCota,  Joseph,  Sgt 119 

Longfield,  S.  F.,  Cpl 246 

Chelsea 

Silverman,  Hyman,  Cpl 361 

Whitehead,  Frank,  Capt 415 

Yabovitz,  Benjamin,  Pvt 428 

Cherry  Valley 

Mongeau,  H.  J.,  Cpl 282 

Concord 

Beane,  J.  D.,  1st  Lt 49 

Coolidge,  Edmund,  Pvt 105 

Johnson,  C.  B.,  Jr.,  Sgt 211 

Concord  Junction 

Elmes,  C.  H.,  2nd  Lt 139 

Dorchester 

Bush,  H.  L.,  1st  Sgt 81 

Farrant,  O.  C.,  Sgt 143 

Griswold,  C.  J.,  Pvt 171 

Higgins,  Westra,  Sgt 190 

Kearns,  T.  W.f  1st  Lt 219 

Lanergan,  J.  F.,  Pvt 233 

Lee,  C.  F.,  Maj 237 

O'Connor,  Daniel,  Sgt 299 

O'Neill,  F.  P.,  2nd  Lt 302 

Turners,  W.  B.,  1st  Lt. 

(M.  of  H.) 25 

East  Boston 

McArdle,  A.  H.,  Pvt 252 

Rooney,  P.  N.  A.,  1st  Lt 339 

Sims,  W.  L.,  Pvt 363 

Sinatra,  Marion,  Pvt 363 

Turrill,  J.  S.,  Lt.  Col 396 

Easthampton 

Munroe,  George,  Pvt 288 

Page,  A.  W.,  Pvt 304 

East  Jordan 

Goodman,  Lionel,  Pvt 166 

East  Pepperell 

Healey,  Jeremiah,  Sgt 185 

East  Saugus 

Mazzoni,  Louis,  Pvt 273 

Everett 

Lund,  C.  S.,  Pvt 248 

Wehner,  J.  F.,  1st  Lt 410 

Fall  River 

Callard,  Arthur,  Pvt 84 

Clermont,  J.  R.,  Pvt 99 

Crompton,  W.  H.,  Sgt Ill 

Desrechers,  Rodolphe,  Pvt.  .  .122 

Garside,  H.  P.,  Pvt 158 

Griffin,  M.  G.,  1st  Lt 170 


Fall  River — Continued 

McCoy,  James,  Capt 225 

Thornley,  J.  R.,  Cpl 390 

Fitchburg 

Bresnahan,  T.  F.,  1st  Lt 70 

Boucher,  Adelarde,  Pvt 64 

Howe,  M.  W.,  Capt 200 

McGuirl,  Bernard,  Cpl 258 

Murphy,  E.  F.,  Cpl 289 

Sturtevant,  W.  H.,  Cpl 380 

Florence 
Mansfield,  J.  R.,  Sgt 267 

Forestdale 
Dooley,  J.  J.f  Sgt 128 

Forest  Hill 
Walsh,  J.  G.,  Pvt 404 

Framingham  Center 

Brooks,  A.  R.,  2nd  Lt 72 

Carlson,  G.  H.,  Sgt 87 

Murray,  Robinson,  Capt 290 

Stenson,  C.  H.,  Pvt 375 

Franklin 
Bassett,  W.  S.,  Cpl 46 

Gardner 
LeClair,  Arthur,  Cpl 236 

Gloucester 
Wass,  L.  S.,  Capt 407 

Greenfield 
Jacques,  L.  P.  T.,  Sgt 207 

Hall 
Ross,  D.  R.,  Pvt 340 

Haverhill 

Blanchard,  W.  H.,  Cpl 59 

Hayes,  Joseph,  2nd  Lt 184 

Sprague,  Chandler,  1st  Lt 373 

Haydenville 
Purrington,  A.  C.,  2nd  Lt 323 

Holbrook 
McNeece,  J.  H.,  Pvt 262 

Holyoke 

Brosnahan,  D.  T.,  Pvt 73 

Hussey,  John,  Sgt 204 

Hyde  Park 

Nourse,  W.  H.,  Sgt 298 

Winchenbaugh,  Wolcott,  Cpl.. 422 

Ipswich 
Trimble,  D.  N.,  Sgt 394 

Jamaica  Plains 

Madden,  David,  Sgt 264 

O'Connell,  Michael,  Cpl 299 

Laurel 
Stainton,  M.  E.,  2nd  Lt 374 

Lawrence 

Alekno,  Frank,  Pvt 31 

Casey,  J.  M.,  Sgt 92 

Custeau,  Odilon,  Cpl 114 

Thibodeau,  J.  A.,  Mech 387 

Leominster 

Kirkpatrick,  Clifford,  Pvt.  .  .  .226 
Lawless,  E.  K.,  Rgt.  Sgt.  Maj .  235 
Parker,  D.  M.,  Cpl 306 

Lowell 

Cahill,  W.  J.,  Pvt 84 

Genest,  P.  P.,  Mech 160 

Lavoie,  L.  J.,  Cpl 235 

MacBrayne,  W.  C.,  1st  Lt....250 

McNerney,  E.  J.,  Sgt 262 

Molloy,  J.  A.,  Lt 281 

Lynn 

Barrows,  A.  E.,  Pvt 45 

Devlin,  B.  J.,  Pvt 122 

Hardy,  H.  A.,  Pvt 179 

Ryans,  Robert,  Sgt 344 

Stone,  E.  A.,  2nd  Lt 378 

Lyonsville 
McGuire,  E.  R.,  Sgt 258 

Maiden 

Breslin,  J.  E.,  2nd  Lt 70 

Dublinsky,  Morris,  Pvt 131 

Harris,  W.  L.,  Cpl 181 

543 


Maiden — Continued 

Hurley,  F.  E.,  Cpl 204 

Jardine,  D.  F.,  1st  Sgt 208 

Kelley,  A.  J.,  Cpl 220 

Madore,  J.  J.,  Pvt 264 

Rounds,  H.  E.,  Pvt u  .  .341 

Manchester 

Mclntyre,  Donald,  2nd  Lt.  .  .259 
Mitchell,  John,  Capt 280 

Mansfield 
Howe,  H.  R.,  1st  Lt 200 

Marlboro 
Laviolette,  H.  J.,  Pvt 235 

Medford 

Fahey,  J.  H.,  Sgt 142 

Hellmann,  C.  F.,  Pvt 186 

Melrose 

Baker,  D.  B.,  1st  Lt 41 

Goodridge,  G.  L.,  Capt 166 

Mendon 
Darling,  H.  C.,  2nd  Lt 115 

Metheum 
Blythe,  W.  J.,,  1st  Lt 61 

Midway 
Neelon,  R.  V.,  1st  Sgt 292 

Millbury 
Blanchette,  E.  W.,  Cpl 59 

Milton 
Joe,  C.  B.,  Sgt 210 

Natick 
Murphy,  J.  D.,  Lt.  Col 289 

Brownville,  C.  G.,  Pvt 76 

Cohen,  Abraham,  Pvt 101 

Johns,  S.  H.,  Pvt 211 

New  Bedford 

Dollard,  W.  B.,  Pvt 126 

Pedro,  J.  C.,  Pvt 310 

Ramsey,  Henry,  1st  Sgt 325 

Vieira,  Henry,  Pvt 400 

Viera,  J.  N.,  Pvt 400 

Waskiewic,  Joseph,  Pvt 407 

Newburyport 

Conway,  James,  Pvt 104 

Dulevitz,  F.  C.,  Pvt 133 

Newton 

Boughan,  J.  F.,  Pvt 64 

Manning,  J.  R.,  Pvt 266 

Newton  Center 

Robinson,  F.  N.,  Sgt 337 

Siebert,  E.  T.,  Cpl 360 

Webster,  H.  B.,  Maj 409 

North  Adams 

Belanger,  E.  A.,  Pvt 51 

Blair,  J.  E.,  Pvt 58 

Mclntyre,  J.  B.,  1st  Lt 259 

Witherell,  W.  R.,  1st  Lt 423 

Northampton 

Lane,  L.  M.,  Pvt 233 

Lee,  A.  P.,  Pvt 237 

North  Andover 
Patrick,  W.  E.,  Chap 308 

North  Oxford 
Lagassey,  Napoleon,  Pvt 232 

Norton 
Healy ,  H.  A.,  2nd  Lt 185 

Peabody 
Doyle,  J.  J.,  Cpl 130 

Pittsfield 

Reynolds,  J.,  Pvt 331 

Whittlesey,  C.  W.,  Lt.  Col., 

(M.  of  H.) 25 

Plymouth 

Holtz,  Adolph,  Pvt 196 

St.  George,  Emery,  1st  Lt 345 

Shoman,  Maurice,  Pvt 359 

Portsmouth 
Plummer,  C.  W.,  2nd  Lt 317 

Quincy 
Leavell,  J.  H.,  Capt 236 


Geographical  Index — Continued 


Revere 

Achenback,  Max,  Pvt 27 

Brown,  J.  E.,  Cpl 74 

Haynes,  William,  Cpl 184 

McNulty,  John,  Sgt 262 

Rockland 

Gushing,  F.  R.,  Sgt 114 

Dunn,  J.  H.,  Capt 134 

Roslindale 
Linton,  F.  M.,  1st  Lt 244 

Rowley 
Torrey,  N.  L.f  Pvt 392 

Roxbury 

Brown  W.  J.,  Cpl 76 

Craven,  F.  P.,  Pvt 109 

Korman,  F.  A.,  Pvt 229 

Macauley,  M.  A.,  Pvt 263 

Rockford,  Patrick,  Pvt 337 

Rudyard 
Jarvi,  E.  I.,  Mech 208 

Saginaw 

Clay,  Fred,  Cpl 99 

VanAllen,  C.  R.,  Pvt 397 

Zimmer,  John,  Pvt 431 

Salem 
Davis,  C.  A.,  Maj 116 

Somerville 

Barrett,  H.  W.,  2nd  Lt 45 

Foss,  S.  C.,  Pvt 151 

Giroux,  E.  A.,  1st  Lt 164 

Kimball,  R.  E.,  Pvt 224 

Rutherford,  Pvt 344 

Springfield 

Barrows,  C.  E.,  Pvt 45 

Bolack,  W.  F.,  Mech 62 

Dodge,  C.  M.,  2nd  Lt 126 

Elliot,  C.  R.,  Lt.  Col 138 

Fitzgerald,  H.  P.,  Pvt 147 

Graveline,  F.  C.,  Sgt 168 

McCann,  W.  J.,  Pvt 253 

McCollum,  Joseph,  Wgr 254 

Marquette,  L.  F.,  Cpl 269 

Norton,  J.  H.,  Capt 297 

Offinger,  E.  C.,  Capt 300 

Perkins,  B.  R.,  Pvt 311 

Rideout,  P.  A.,  1st  Lt 333 

Tolken,  J.  W.,  2nd  Lt 392 


Algonac 
Morrow,  W.  M.t  Col 286 

Allegan 
Thrall,  Harry,  Pvt 390 

Alpena 

Stevens,  Levi,  1st  Lt 376 

Weine,  W.  F.,  1st  Lt 410 

Alto 
Kryzykwa,  A.  S.,  Pvt 231 

Ann  Harbor 
Whitney,  R.  L.,  Pvt 416 

Atlanta 
Stein,  F.  C.,  Cpl 375 

Atlantic  Mine 
Heikinen,  John,  Pvt 186 

Axin 
Morgan,  H.  E.,  Pvt 285 

Bad  Axe 
Hendershot,  Ford,  Cpl 187 

Baltic 
DeCaire,  George,  Bglr 119 

Bangor 
Shipman,  S.  V.,  Pvt 358 

Battle  Creek 
O'Connell,  A.  L.,  Pvt 299 

Bay  City 

Kiah,  M.  J.,  Cpl 223 

McMorris,  W.  R.,  Capt 261 

Mansfield,  T.  B.,  Cpl 267 

St.  James,  Leonard,  Pvt 345 

Schultz,  F.  M.,  Cpl 350 


MASSACHUSETTS— Continued 

Springfield — Continued 
Watkins,  G.  F.,  2nd  Lt 408 

South  Boston 

Batten,  H.  A.,  Cpl 47 

Fowler,  E.  C.,  1st  Lt 152 

Grady,  J.  J.,  Pvt 167 

Hines,  P.  H.,  1st  Lt 192 

McDonough,  J.  F..  Cpl 256 

Perkins,  M.  J.,  Pvt., 

(M.  of  H.) 23 

Roach,  J.  J.,  1st  Lt 335 

South  Lancaster 
Treadway,  W.  W.,  2nd  Lt 393 

Stoneham 
Stone,  O.  L.,  Cpl 378 

Stoughton 
Maraglia,  Batista,  Pvt 267 

Swampscott 
Warner,  D.  D.,  1st  Lt 406 

Taunton 
Conaty,  C.  C.,  Chap 103 

Topsfield 
Lake,  C.  W.,  Cpl 232 

Wakefield 

DuBois,  V.  A.,  Cpl 132 

Richardson,  C.  E.,  Pvt 332 

Waltham 

Cain,  Charles,  Cpl 84 

Clasby,  D.  J.,  Pvt 99 

Courtney,  J.  J.,  Sgt 107 

Furbush,  G.  W.,  Jr.,  1st  Lt. . .  155 

Hansen,  A.  A.   Capt 178 

Hedlund,  Fritz,  Pvt 185 

McGowan,  J.,  Sgt 258 

Nimmo,  W.  T.,  Sgt 295 

Ware 
West,  Henry,  Sgt 412 

Ward  Hill 
Heckman,  J.  H.,  1st  Lt 185 

Watertown 
Carrole,  Alick,  Pvt 88 

Webster 

Guenther,  C.  L.,  Pvt 172 

Parent,  J.  C.,  Pvt 306 

Rindeau,  A.  J.,  Gun.  Sgt 334 

Wellesley 
Alexander,  A.  H.,  1st  Lt 31 

MICHIGAN 

Benton  Harbor 

Schairer,  J.  B.,  Pvt 348 

Rundquist,  O.  A.,  Sgt 343 

Sack,  William,  1st  Sgt 345 

Blissfield 
Rogers,  V.  E.,  2nd  Lt 339 

Bridgman 
Christenson,  W.  T.,  Sgt. 97 

Cadillac 
Paulson,  Arthur,  Sgt 309 

Caledonia 
Cook,  R.  R.,  Sgt 105 

Calumet 

Chayle,  J.  A.,  Pvt 95 

Jackson,  James,  Sgt 207 

Lisa,  J.  R.,  1st  Lt 244 

Strucel,  Peter,  Sgt 380 

Wilson,  Merritt,  1st  Lt 421 

Garland 
Devereaux,  H.  J.,  Pvt 122 

Cedar  Springs 
Hill,  Glen,  Pvt 191 

Clarklake 
Blossom,  Lynn,  Pvt 60 

Corunna 
Vibbert,  E.  T..  Pvt 399 

Detroit 

Andre,  C.  H.,  1st  Lt 34 

Bouchard,  J.  A.,  Sgt 64 

Brennan,  E.  W.,  Cpl 69 

Callewaert,  Alberis,  Pvt 85 

544 


Westboro 
Stowell,  E.  B.,  Cpl 379 

West  Brookfield 
Warfield,  A.  H.,  Sgt 406 

Westfield 

Minelga,  Frank,  Pvt 279 

Taylor,  L.  H.,  Pvt 384 

Westford 
Binknell,  L.  A.,  Sgt 56 

West  Lynn 
Casey,  John,  Sgt 91 

West  Roxbury 
Toy,  C.  S.,  Pvt 393 

West  Somerville 

MacElligott,  G.  H.,  1st  Lt.  .  .250 
Martell,  J.  G.,  1st  Lt 270 

West  Springfield 
Meffin,  J.  D.,  Cpl 274 

Williamsbury 
Maslosky,  John,  Pvt 271 

Williamstown  Station 

Gagnier,  Charles,  Pvt 156 

Gaynier,  C.  E.,  Pvt 160 

Winchester 

Huntley,  J.  R.,  Pvt 203 

Kinsley,  W.  E.,  2nd  Lt 225 

Winston  Salem 
Jordan,  J.  O.,  Pvt 216 

Winthrop 

Griffin,  H.  Q.,  2nd  Lt 170 

Lyng,  A.  E.,  Gun.  Sgt 249 

Woburn 
Campbell,  G.  A.,  Capt 85 

Worcester 

Eaton,  S.  S.,  Capt 136 

Foley,  T.  F.,  Capt 149 

Jones,  G.  W.,  1st  Lt 214 

Makas,  S.  N.,  Pvt 265 

Mellen,  C.  E.,  Pvt 274 

Mazurkevczk,  Stanley,  Pvt. .  .273 

Pollinger,  Frank,  Pvt 317 

Roy,  J.  W.,  Bglr 342 

St.  George,  Raymond,  Pvt .  .  .  345 

Sanderson,  E.  H.,  Cpl 346 

Signer,  H.  L.,  Pvt 360 

Smith,  W.  L.,  1st  Lt 369 

Zambrycyski,  Alexander,  Pvt. 430 


Detroit — Continued 

Cathcart,  J.  O.,  Maj 93 

Cavenaugh,  H.  L.f  Col 93 

Cone,  Ben,  Cpl 103 

Connette,  Fred,  Pvt 104 

Cross,  H.  A.,  Cpl Ill 

Curnow,  E.  M.,  Cpl 113 

Dolce,  L.  C.,  Cpl 126 

Foley,  Harry,  Pvt 149 

Follis,  Charles,  Capt 149 

Furlong,  H.  A.,  1st  Lt., 

(M.  of  H.) 19,  155 

Gariepy,  T.  T.,  Cpl 158 

Genicke,  Raymond,  Pvt 160 

Hawks,  Emery,  Sgt. . 184 

Hechtl,  A.  L.,  Sgt 185 

Hix,  J.  C.,  Pvt 193 

Kaminski,  Mike,  Pvt 217 

Kerr,  A.  A.,  Pvt 222 

Kilroy,  L.  B.,  Pvt 224 

Labuhn,  E.  C.,  2nd  Lt 231 

Lidwell,  Edward,  Pvt 242 

Luzenski,  William,  Sgt 249 

MacDougall,  A.  J.,  Capt 250 

Mack,  William,  Capt 264 

Manton,  W.  W.,  Capt 267 

Miller,  Bryan,  Pvt 278 

Morehead,  Herbert,  Sgt 284 

Murphy,  J.  H.,  1st  Lt 289 

Plauman,  Herman,  Pvt 316 

Postmoy,  Alexander,  Cpl 319 


Geographical  Index — Continued 


Detroit — Continued 

Snowden,  Samuel,  Sgt 369 

Todd,  Harold,  Gun.  Sgt 392 

Voorhees,  G.  C.,  Pvt 401 

Weichmann,  W.  H.,  Cpl 410 

Wilson,  H.  P.,  Pvt 421 

Zech,  C.  H.,  Pvt 430 

Dowagiac 
Porter,  K.  L.,  2nd  Lt 318 

Elkton 
Rice,  E.  V.,  Pvt 331 

Ellsworth 
Chellis,  W.  L.,  Sgt 96 

Escanaba 
Holzgrebe,  William,  Pvt 196 

Evart 
Shore,  Laurel,  Cpl 359 

Flint 

Allen,  G.  P.,  1st  Lt 32 

Blackinton,  G.  W.,  Lt.  Col.  . .   58 

Brittain,  W.  S.,  2nd  Lt 71 

Burleigh,  Nelson,  Pvt 80 

Campbell,  M.  H.,  Band  Sgt. . .   86 

Henry,  Raymond,  Cpl 188 

MacFarling,  George,  Pvt 251 

Schultheis,  B.  A.,  Pvt 350 

Wilson,  G.  M.,  Maj 421 

Franklin  Mine,  Houghton  County 
Helikson,  Frank,  Pvt 186 

Fountain 
Hulett,  Forrest,  Pvt 202 

Fruitport 
Zavitz,  A.  M.,  Sgt 430 

Goetzville 
Postula,  J.  L,  Sgt 319 

Gould  City 
Belongea,  W.  A.,  Cpl 52 

Grand  Rapids 

Cunningham,  C.  E.,  Sgt 113 

Ferguson,  Dougald,  Sgt 144 

Kromer,  C.  C.,  Cpl 230 

Kuzie,  H.  E.,  Cpl 231 

McNaughton,  H.  D.,  Capt.  .  .262 

Marek,  F.  S.,  Cpl 268 

Rassmussen,  Carl,  Pvt 326 

Salik,  Alexander.  Sgt 345 

Smith,  Nicholas,  Sgt 368 

Steede,  W.  J.,  Pvt 374 

Van't  Hof,  Bernard,  1st  Lt.  .  .398 
Zeldam,  J.  J.,  Pvt 431 

Grandville 
Wescott,  I.  I.,  Sgt 412 

Harbor  Springs 
Cornell,  Elmo,  Cpl 106 

Hart 
Williams,  P.  J.,  Jr.,  Pvt 419 

Highland  Park 

Hurst,  W.  E.,  Pvt 204 

Waite,  H.  E.,  Pvt 401 

Holland 
Diekema,  W.  A.,  1st  Lt 123 

Houghton 

MacNair,  H.  W.,  Pvt 251 

Powers,  J.  B.f  Sgt 320 

Ishpeming 
Vercoe,  Stanley,  Pvt 399 


MICHIGAN— Continued 

Kalamazoo 

Beattie,  N.  B.,  Pvt 49 

Crum,  L.  J;,  1st  Lt 112 

Dawson,  H.  A.,  Sgt 118 

Kain,  R.  R.,  Sgt 217 

Morrison,  L.  N.,  Pvt 286 

Slate,  Ralph,  Capt 364 

Thompson,  Orrie,  Sgt 389 

Wilson,  J.  M.,  2nd  Lt 421 

Kent  City 
Raymond,  F.  K.,  Cpl 327 

Kinde 

Bell,  Blake,  Pvt 52 

Doudna,  J.  F.,  1st  Lt 128 

Lansing 

Connelly,  M.  F.,  Pvt 104 

Fuller,  L.  L.,  Pvt 155 

Prescott,  F.  W.,  Cpl 321 

Prescott,  L.  O.,  Pvt 321 

Lenwood 
Heritier,  Arthur,  Pvt 188 

Lowell 
Banks,  Carl,  Sgt 43 

McMillan 
Mark,  R.  C.,  Pvt 268 

Manistique 

Anderson,  R.  C.,  Pvt 34 

Isaacs,  Joseph,  Pvt 206 

Rediker,  P.  W.,  Cpl 327 

Manistee 

King,  H.  J.,  Lt 224 

Madden,  J.  A.,  Pvt 264 

Mayville 
Ihrke,  L.  J.,  Pvt 205 

Mecosta 
Mansfield,  Harry,  Sgt 267 

Menominee 

Chandler,  Isaac,  Cpl 95 

Teichler,  John,  Sgt 385 

Merrill 
Fleming,  T.  W.,  Cpl 148 

Milan 
Willmot,  W.  H.,  Gun.  Sgt 420 

Millbrook 
Young,  C.  C.,  Sgt 429 

Millington 
Olds,  Arthur,  Sgt 301 

Monroe 
Payson,  C.  F.,  Sgt 309 

Moran 
Michalka,  Cpl 277 

Mt.  Clemens 

Bonday,  Robert,  Pvt 63 

Ollrich,  H.  J.,  Pvt 301 

Munising 
Bleau,  H.  J.,  Sgt 59 

Muskegon 

Edsall,  W.  A.,  Pvt 137 

Liniger,  William,  Sgt 244 

Newaygo 
Anthony,  Clem,  Pvt 35 

New  Buffalo 
Schultz,  G.  F.,  Pvt 350 

Newport 
Masson,  J.  W.,  Pvt 271 

Oakley 
Helmore,  J.  F.,  Pvt 187 


Ontonagon 
Petitt,  C.  E.,  2nd  Lt 

Pawpaw 
Miller,  H.  W.,  Sgt 

Port  Huron  —    _ 

Hammond,  C.  A.,  1st  Lt.  .  . 
Thompson,  W.  D.,  Capt.  .  . 

Quincy 
Shirley,  W.  L.,  1st  Lt 

Rapid  City 
Johnson,  C.  A.,  Pvt 

Ridgeway 
Underwood,  D.  H.,  Pvt 

Rockford 

Bush,  Alden,  Cpl 

Lamb,  J.  E.,  Sgt 

Rogers  City 
Kuhlman,  A.  H.,  Pvt 

Rose  City 
Craft,  U.  V.,  Pvt 

Rudyard 
Berkompas,  Olius,  Bglr.  .  . . 

Rushtown 
Wallenmaier,  Herman,  Pvt. 

Saginaw 
Andrykowski,  Victor,  Pvt.  . 

Crabbe,  G.  S.,  Capt 

Emerson,  H.  B.,  Cpl 

McCormick,  C.  T.,  Sgt.  .  .  . 

McDonald,  James,  Sgt 

Munroe,  W.  A.,  Sgt 

Phillips,  Dewey,  Pvt 

Saranac,  Ionia  County 

Kline,  R.  J.,  Sgt 

Swan,  T.  E.,  Chap 

Sault  St.  Marie 

Murphy,  J.  A.,  Sgt 

Somers,  R.  V.,  Sgt 

Young,  G.  L.,  Sgt 

Shelldrake 
Seeler,  Wilfred,  Pvt 

South  Haven 
Dressell,  E.  C.,  Pvt 

Sterling 
Collins,  I.  Q.,  Pvt 

Sumner 
Spencer,  G.  A.,  1st  Sgt 

Traverse  City 

Fowle,  J.  G.,  Sgt 

Holliday,  H.  A.,  1st  Lt 

Trenton 
Johnson,  Wilbur,  Pvt 

Turin 
Austin,  Edwin,  Pvt 

Urbana 
Wascher,  H.  A.,  2nd  Lt 

Wannaska 
Stevens,  Matt.,  Cpl 

Wayland 
Heydenberk,  Dick,  Pvt 

Whitehall 
Depue,  D.  T.,  Pvt 

Winter 
Finley,  A.  J.,  Cpl 

Zeeland 
Ooseterbann,  Dick,  Pvt 


.313 

.278 


.177 
.390 


.358 
.211 


.  81 
.232 

.231 
.109 
.  54 
.403 

.  34 

.108 
.139 
.255 
.256 
.289 
.314 

.227 
.382 

.289 
.370 
.429 

.353 
.131 
.102 
.372 

.152 
.195 

.213 

.  38 
.407 
.377 


.121 
.146 
.302 


Adrian 
Lindgren,  E.  E.,  2nd  Lt 243 

Albert  Lee 

Marveson,  P.  O.,  Sgt 291 

Nelson,  G.  A.,  Pvt 293 

Anoka 
Cutter,  E.  B.,  1st  Lt 114 

Becker 
Pederson,  W.  J.,  Pvt 310 


MINNESOTA 

Black  Duck 
Timblin,  Archie,  Pvt 391 

Brainerd 
Brown,  W.  B.,  Pvt 75 

Brown  Valley 
Flannery,  H.  E.,  Sgt 147 

Buffalo 
Hill,  Robert,  Cpl 191 

545 


Chatfield 
Ferguson,  L.  L.,  Sgt.  . 

Clearbrook 
Johnson,  M.  B.,  Cpl. . 

Climax 
Verbeke,  Remi,  Pvt.  . 

Cohasset 
Camill,  H.  E.,  Pvt.  .  . 


.145 
.212 
.399 
.  85 


Geographical  Index — Continued 


MINNESOTA— Continued 


Dayton 
Collette,  Joe,  Pvt 102 

Duluth 
Lageaise,  Stanley,  Jr.,  Cpl. . .  .232 

Eagle  Bend 
Clementson,  H.  B.,  Pvt 99 

Etter 
Aselton,  E.  K.,  Pvt 37 

Fergus  Falls 
Brekke,  Olaf,  Pvt 69 

Glenwood 
Christensen,  L.  C.,  Pvt 97 

Eveleth 
McAdams,  H.  R.,  Capt 252 

Gary 
Gjerstead,  Gustav,  Pvt 164 

Fosston 
Myhrune,  Melvin,  Pvt 291 

Grove  City 
Swanson,  Carl,  Pvt 382 

Highwood 
Howard,  Charles.  Pvt 199 

Hill  City 
Kobernat,  J.  F.,  Pvt 227 

Holding  Ford 
Heinz,  Nick,  Pvt 186 

International  Falls 
Barry,  H.  E.,  Pvt 46 

Lake  Benton 
Nelson,  Julius,  Cpl 295 

Libby 
Thompson,  Simon,  Pvt 389 

Little  Falls 
Kay,  I.  S.,  Pvt 218 

Luverne 
Hassler,  R.  P.,  Sgt 183 

Madison 

Arkman,  Frank,  Pvt 35 

Gammell,  W.  S.,  Sgt.  1st  Cl. . .  157 


Mankato 
Wise  C  W    Capt  .    . 

423 

St.  Paul 
Backus,  D.  H.,  1st  Lt  

40 

McGregor 
Montee,  J.  A.,  2nd  Lt  
Mclntosh 
Wold,  Nels,  Pvt.  (M.  of  H.) 
Minneapolis 
Bourdon,  W.  R.,  Capt  
Butterfield,  Clark,  Sgt  
Crowe  F  A    Pvt       

.282 
.   26 

.   64 
.   82 
.111 

Blomberg,  H.  S.,  1st  Lt  

.   60 

81 

Burton,  M.  G.,  Sgt  

Christiansen,  H.  P.,  1st  Sgt. 
Clark,  G.  H.,  Cpl.  . 

.  97 
.   98 
160 

Geer,  P.  S.,  Cpl  

Johnston,  S.  M.,  2nd  Lt.  .  . 
Kach,  A.  H.,  Cpl  

.212 
217 

Klanska,  Frederick,  Pvt 

226 

McCauley,  P.  J.,  Capt  
McKenna,  Patrick,  Cpl  .... 
Macarovsky,  Herman,  Sgt.  . 
Morgan,  George,  Pvt  
Murname   S  T    Pvt 

.253 
.260 
.263 
.285 
289 

Cukeia,  Louis,  1st  Lt. 
(M.  of  H.)  

.    18 

Donahue  W  H  ,  Lt.  Col  .  . 

127 

Fischer  R   M    Cpl 

147 

Getchell,  C.  H.,  Sgt  

.161 

Phillips,  O.  V  ,  Sgt 

.314 
.392 
407 

Helmick  D   S    Capt 

187 

Topic,  F.  J.,  Pvt  
Warthem,  B.  F.,  Mech 

Johnson,  H.  G.,  Sgt  

.211 

Jones.  A.  W.,  Cpl  
Jordan,  R.  O.,  Pvt  

.214 
.216 

Sandstone 
Rypkema,  Hannes,  Sgt 

344 

Leach,  G  E.,  Col    

236 

Sauk  Rapids 
Inman,  L.  W.,  Sgt  
Sherburn 
Schroedel,  J.  C.,  Pvt  

.205 
.349 
312 

Marshall,  R.  G.,  Capt  

.270 

Neibling,  H.  P.,  1st  Lt  

.292 

Raykman,  Roy,  Sgt  
Reid,  G.  B.,  Cpl  
Rosenwald,  J.  P.,  1st  Lt  .  . 
Sherman,  S.  G.,  Sgt  

.326 
.329 
.340 
.357 

Stacy 
Peterson,  A.  C.,  Pvt. 

Staples 
Robinson,  W.  F.,  Cpl  
Stewart 
Moore,  F.  F.,  Capt.  .  . 

.337 
.283 
194 

Silverthorn,  M.  H.,  2nd  Lt 
Wenell,  C.  O.,  Pvt  
Winton,  David,  2nd  Lt  .  .  . 
Moorhead 
Sharp,  J.  H.,  2nd  Lt  
Red  Lake 
LaJennessee,  J.  P.,  Sgt.  .  . 

.361 
.411 
.423 

.355 
232 

Virginia 
Hoffman,  Henry,  Pvt 

Wabasha 
Kohn,  M.  A.,  Cpl    

228 

Wheaton 
Bates,  B.  V.,  Capt  

47 

Red  Wing 
Youngdahl,  O.  E.,  Capt  
Richwood 
Vizenor,  L.  A.,  Pvt  
St.  Louis  Park 
Baston.  A.  P..  1st  Lt.  . 

.430 
.400 

,   47 

White  Bear 
Lindsten  Albin  Pvt 

Winona 
Donaldson,  G.  S.,  Pvt    .    .  . 

.127 

Lineowski.  Joseph,  Pvt.  . 

MISSISSIPPI 


Ashland 
Ferrell,  W.  M.,  Pvt 145 

Bay  St.  Louis 
Tudury,  Henry,  Pvt 394 

Beulah 
Hall,  C.  P.,  Lt.  Col 174 

Columbus 
Kayo,  Samuel,  Jr.,  1st  Lt.  .  .  .218 

Durant 
Rayner,  I.  C.,  Sgt 327 

Drew 
Dwiggihs,  D.  M.,  1st  Lt 135 

Eupora 
Elkins,  S.  B.,  2nd  Lt 138 

Greenville 
Lusk,  J.  G.f  IstLt 249 

Gulfport 
Cochran,  W.  F.,  Sgt 100 


Hattiesburg 
Merkel,  E.  E.,  Ph.  M  

.275 

Rosedale 
Shelby,  R.  D.,  1st  Lt  .... 

...356 

Hernando 
Craven,  H.  C.,  Pvt  

.109 

Smithville 
Duncan,  A.  P.,  Sgt  

...133 

Jackson 
Hawie,  Ashad,  Pvt  
Laurel 
Kelly,  A.  C.,  Cpl  
McColb 

.183 
.220 

Stovall 
Stovall,  W.  H.,  IstLt  
Togo 
Mullins,  Sam,  Pvt  

...379 
...288 

Butler,  Charlie,  Pvt  
Meridian 

.   82 

Vaiden 
Randall,  M  A.,  Sgt 

.    .335 

Gunn  F  L    Pvt 

173 

Natchez 

199 

Waterford 
Robinson,  Oliver,  Sgt  

...337 

Nola 
May,  J.  C.,  Cpl  

.273 

Wiggans 
Williams,  Mack,  Pvt.  .  .  . 

..  .491 

Parchman 
Stamps,  B.  B.,  C.  Ph.  M.., 

374 

Woodland 
Gholston,  J.  G.,  Capt  

..161 

Annapolis 
Loyd,  L.  H.,  Pvt 247 

Auxvasse 
Reed,  G.  M.,  Sgt 328 

Bernie 
JFrye,  J.  G.,  Pvt 154 

Bethany 
Wilson,  C.  R.,  1st  Lt 421 

Blairstown 
Barkley,  J.  L.,  Pvt.  (M.  of  H.) .   17 

Boonville 

Berry,  W.  R.,  Pvt 55 

Lotspiech,  O.  V.,  Pvt 247 


MISSOURI 

Brookline 
McBride,  Emmett,  Sgt 252 

Bucklin 
Wright,  E.  V.,  Cpl 427 

Buckner 
Mershon,  Vance,  Capt 276 

Cameron 
McComb,  R.  E.,  Sgt 254 

Carrelton 
Kemmerer,  Burtrus,  Cpl 221 

Cartersville 
Haslett,  K.  R.,  Capt 182 

546 


Carthage 

Rudolph,  E.  W.,  Pvt  

343 

Wiggins,  E.  W.,  Sgt  

...417 

Chillicothe 

Batta,  Frank,  2nd  Lt  

47 

Clarksdale 

Weidmaier,  B.  A.,  Pvt 

410 

Clinton 

Locke,  Clinton  I.,  Sgt.... 

245 

Columbia 

Foust,  B.  E.,  Mech  

151 

Moore,  E.  R.,  1st  Lt  

283 

Geographical  Index — Continued 


Crosby 
Thomas,  Hastins,  Pvt 388 

Cross  Timbers 
Jamison,  R.  R.,  Ph.  M 208 

Dearborn 
Duncan,  G.  E.,  Pvt 134 

Dexter 
Baldridge,  R.  L.f  Pvt 42 

Fayette 
Rucker,  E.  W.,  1st  Lt 342 

Fulton 
Anthony,  R.  C.,  Sgt 35 

Gallatin 
McAfee,  J.  W.,  Cpl 252 

Graniteville 
Marshall,  R.  E.,  Pvt 269 

Glenallen 
Bess,  R.  A.,  Pvt 55 

Gregory  Landing 
Ward,  H.  M.,  Cpl 405 

Hannibal 

Forrest,  A.  J.,  Sgt.  (M.  of  H.).  19 
Raible,  J.  C.,  Jr.,  1st  Lt 325 

Holstein 
Hassebrook,  W.  M.,  Pvt 182 

Holts  Summit 
Forbis,  Fred,  Pvt 150 

Honersville 
Smith,  Frank,  Cpl 366 

Huntsville 
Davis,  LeRoy,  Pvt 117 

latan 
Downey,  E.  L.,  Sgt 129 

Iberia 

Bear,  A.  F.,  H.  A 49 

Belk,  Edd.,  Pvt 51 

Independence 
McClure,  H.  C.,  Sgt 254 

JopUn 

VanGunday,  Ben,  Pvt 398 

Watson,  R.  E.,  2nd  Lt 408 

Kahoka 

Hagerman.  O.  M.,  Pvt 174 

Turner,  B.  E.,  1st  Lt 395 

Kansas  City 

Boone,  W.  E.,  2nd  Lt 63 

Bordkas,  Gus,  Pvt 63 

Carkener  Stuart,  Cpl 87 

Davis,  Murray,  Maj 117 

Fisher,  F.  J.,  2nd  Lt 147 

Fling,  J.  H.,  1st  Sgt 148 

Fox,  F.  I.,  Cpl 152 

Frazer,  H.  L.,  Capt 153 

Gilkerson,  S.  E.,  Sgt 162 

Hanna,  Mark,  Maj 178 

Hedrick,  A.  L.,  Capt 186 

Miller,  H.  H.,  Sgt 278 

Morse,  G.  E.,  2nd  Lt 286 

Nay,  O.  E.,  Cpl 292 

Paustian,  H.  G.,  Pvt 309 

Slusher,  E.  W.,  Maj 364 

Smith,  Richard,  Capt 368 

Still  well,  Frank,  Sgt 377 

Stout,  Louis,  Capt 378 

Tobin,  R.  J.,  M.  Eng 392 

Kirksville 
Reiger,  J.  E.,  Lt.  Col 329 

Laddonia 

Dillard,  M.  L.,  Sgt 124 

Hanger,  C.  R.,  1st  Lt 178 

LaGrange 
Childers,  J.  W.,  Pvt 96 


MISSOURI— Continued 

Lamar 
Elsea,  A.  E.,  Sgt 139 

LaMonte 
Scott,  M.  R.,  Gun.  Sgt 351 

Lexington 

Hoge,  W.  M.,  Maj 194 

Sellers,  J.  McB.,  1st  Lt 353 

Lewiston 
Keller,  R.  L.,  Sgt 220 

Liberty 
Mace,  J.  H.,  Sgt 263 

Marceline 
Colville,  G.  V.,  Cpl 103 

Marshfield 
Pretty,  J.  J.,  Pvt 321 

Martinsburg 
Hale,  C.  P.,  Pvt 174 

Maryville 
Kelley,  O.  O.,  Sgt 220 

Maywood 
Lindsey,  C.  H.,  Pvt 243 

Middletown 
Dillon,  J.  E.,  Pvt 124 

Monet 
Vaught,  Glenn,  Cpl 399 

Mountain  View 
Wirth,  F.,  Maj 423 

Mt.  Vernon 
Gahring,  R.  W.,  1st  Lt 156 

Myrtle 
Wilkerson,  Alfred,  Pvt 418 

Neosho 
Hatler,  M.  W.,  Sgt. 

(M.  of  H.) 20,  183 

New  Bloomfield 
Baker,  E.  L.,  Pvt 41 

New  Cambria 
Coffman,  R.  L.,  Sgt 100 

New  Florence 
Zimmerman,  R.  A.,  Sgt 431 

New  Haven 
Bagby,  R.  B.,  1st  Lt 40 

Newton 
Harmon,  H.  C.,  Pvt 180 

Oak  Ridge 

Beal,  H.  V.,  Cpl 49 

Oberline 
Clark,  Chalmers,  Pvt 98 

Odessa 
Folton,  Selmo,  Pvt 150 

O'Fallon 
Boehle,  William,  Pvt 61 

Old  Mines 
Politte,  M.  G.,  Cpl 317 

Osgood 
Williams,  R.  T.,  Pvt 420 

Paris 

Duncan,  Ernest,  Pvt 134 

Whitaker,  Jesse,  Cpl 414 

Pattonsburg 
Butcher,  O.  L.,  Pvt 82 

Poplar  Bluff 
Bean,  Rufus,  Sgt 49 

Proctor 
Marriott,  O.  R.,  Cpl 269 

Richmond 
Wilkinson,  J.  L.,  1st  Sgt 418 

Rolla 

Peatross,  J.  L.,  Maj 310 

Rice,  C.  C.,  2ndLt 331 

Sedalia 
Goodrich,  L.  D.,  Pvt 166 

St.  Charles 
Buschman,  Jerome,  Sgt 81 


St.  Joseph 

Duncan,  D.  F.,  Capt 133 

Kilfoyle,  F.  F.,  Sgt 223 

Kinkade,  B.  L.,  Cpl 225 

Motley,  F.  L.,  Cpl 287 

Payne,  E.  C.,  Pvt 309 

Rhodes,  R.  A.,  Pvt 331 

Schneider,  J.  G.,  1st  Lt 349 

Worthen,  G.  T.,  1st  Lt 426 

St.  Louis 

Allen,  C.  B.,  2nd  Lt 31 

Britton,  Joe,  Sgt 71 

Coff,  J.  J.,  Bglr 100 

Cosgrove,  J.  D.,  2nd  Lt 106 

Disalvo,  Charles,  Pvt 125 

Feb,  E.  E.,  Pvt 144 

Ferrenbach,  L.  C.,  1st  Lt 145 

Fleming,  P.  E.,  Pvt 148 

Garst,  H.  J.,  Cpl 158 

Godbey,  A.  D.,  Cpl 165 

Goldberg,  Sam,  Pvt 165 

Hahn,  J.  C.,  Cpl 174 

Hill,  Maury,  Capt 191 

Hobson,  H.  W.,  Maj 193 

Johnston,  W.  H.,  Maj.  Gen..  .213 

Kowalkowski,  Leo,  Pvt 229 

Lowe,  J.  C.,  Cpl 247 

Moore,  C.  H.,  Cpl 283 

Niles,  Julius,  1st  Lt 295 

Noel,  H.  M.,  2nd  Lt 296 

Nolte,  W.  V.,  H.  A.  1st  Cl. . .  .296 

O'Neal,  J.  L.,  Pvt 302 

Paluback,  G.  W.,  Cpl 306 

Phelps,  Glen,  1st  Lt 314 

Price,  E.  H.,  1st  Lt 321 

Reinholdt,  R.  R.,  Capt 330 

Rue,  L.  E.,  Sgt 343 

Rymer,  C.  B.,  Bglr 344 

Schwab,  V.  H.,  Sgt 351 

Skinker,  A.  R.,  Capt 

(M.  of  H.) 24 

Slay,  J.  R.,  Sgt 364 

Stone,  Barnard,  Pvt 378 

Tittman,  H.  H.,  Jr.,  1st  Lt. .  .392 

Tilghman,  Benjamin,  Cpl 391 

Wiese,  Edwin,  Pvt 417 

St.  Marys 
Shoults,  Edgar,  Cpl 359 

Stotts  City 
Barger,  C.  D.,  Pvt. 

(M.  of  H.) 17 

Trenton 
Gentry,  C.  C.,  Pvt 160 

Troy 
Busch,  G.  L.,  Sgt 81 

Warsaw 

Wickliffe,  R.  E.,  Pvt 417 

Wright,  E.  V.,  Pvt 427 

Weatherby 
Shaw,  C.  A.,  1st  Lt 356 

Webb  City 
Blalock,  Robert,  Sgt 58 

Weston 
Palmer,  A.  W.,  Cpl 305 

Whiteside 
Duncan,  J.  C.,  Cpl 134 

Windsor 
Belt,  B.  W.,  Cpl 52 

Willow  Springs 
Smith,  Herld,  Sgt 367 

Yarrow 
Griswold,  L.  W.,  Cpl 171 

Yukon 
Curtiss,  E.  W.,  Pvt 114 


Alzada 
Brinda,  John,  Sgt 71 


MONTANA 

Anaconda 

Anderson,  E.  E.,  Pvt.  .  . 
Thompson,  Waldo,  Cpl. 


547 


I      Billings 
Harwood,  B.  P.,  1st  Lt 182 
Marlin,  Jesse,  Cpl 268 


Geographical  Index — Continued 


MONTANA— Continued 


Bozeman 
Sheridan,  C.  L.,  Capt.  .  . 

..357 

Glasston 
Knoke,  E.  F.,  Pvt  

??7 

Miles  City 
Karch,  Emanuel 

218 

Butte 
McAuliffe,  D.  C.,  Cpl  

..252 

Great  Falls 
Miller  F  D    Pvt 

278 

Missoula 

979 

Reese,  J.  E.,  Sgt  

..328 

Skrypeck,  Andy,  Pvt 

364 

Devon 
Straabe,  Gilbert,  Pvt  

..379 

Helena 

Moore,  J.  H.,  Jr.,  Cpl  

..283 

Drummond 
Gates,  Austin,  Pvt  

159 

McRae,  D.  K.,  Sgt  
Phillips,  Charles,  Pvt  

.263 
.314 

Roberts 
Long,  A  S  ,  Pvt 

246 

Fort  Shaw 
Bailey,  I.  Y.,  Pvt  

..  40 

Whitcomb,  George,  Pvt  
Kalispell 

.414 

Saco 
Aamot,  Arthur  Sgt 

27 

Geyser 

Adams,  J.  Q.,  2nd  Lt   . 

.   29 

Prevost,  P.  W.,  Pvt  

..321 

Malta 

215 

West  Kalispell 
Sonstelie,  C.  J.,  1st  Lt  

..370 

Belzer,  William,  2nd  Lt 

52 

Snyder,  C.  E.f  2nd  Lt.  .   . 

369 

Almira 
Dye  H  E    Cpl 

135 

NEBRASKA 

Geneva 
Walker  J   M    Pvt 

402 

Omaha 

38 

Arte 

Gilead 

Bongardt,  C  F  ,  2nd  Lt 

63 

Daniel,  Henry,  Pvt 

115 

Naiman  H  A  ,  Pvt 

291 

Kline  David  Pvt 

227 

Benkelman 
Walsh,  Frank,  Pvt 

404 

Grand  Island 
Sorenson,  S.  C.,  1st  Lt. 

370 

Peterson,  R.  W.,  Pvt  

Tukey  A  A  ,  2nd  Lt 

..312 
395 

Benson 
Behrendt,  A.  F.,  Capt  

.     51 

Hastings 
Rogers,  Harry,  2nd  Lt  

33Q 

Ver  Mehren,  Hubert,  Sgt.  .  . 

..399 

Bertrand 
Benson,  A.  A.,  Pvt  

..   53 

Holdridge 
Mitchell,  G.  R.,  Cpl  

?80 

Moore,  E.  J.,  Sgt.  1st  Cl.  .  . 

..283 

Bladen 
Gather  G   P  2nd  Lt 

93 

Hooper 
Sieg  R  E    Pvt 

360 

Pierce 
Buckendahl,  Emil,  Pvt  

..   77 

Burchard 
Kelly,  John,  Pvt 

220 

Lincoln 
Chappell,  R.  A.,  Pvt  

95 

Rushville 
Janssen,  M.  J.,  Sgt 

208 

Chambers 

Dougherty,  Sgt.  Maj  

19,q 

oi     fjolprtn 

Porter,  C.  W.,  Bglr  

..318 

Westervelt,  E.  C.,  2nd  Lt  .  .  . 

413 

•100 

College  View 
Rentfro,  C.  C.,  1st  Lt  

..330 

McCook 
Nalle,  J.  B.,  Maj  .  .  . 

?P1 

St.  Paul 

Mernn 

Lemasters,  Charles,  Cpl.  .  .  . 

.  .238 

Kemme   Charles  Pvt 

221 

Sittler,  Edward  Pvt 

363 

Stella 

Fairmont 

Minden 

Curtis,  C.  O.,  1st  Sgt  

..113 

Baxter,  A  F.,  Capt  

48 

Budd,  J.  O.,  Pvt     

77 

Farnam 

Nebraska  City 

Reed,  C.  E.,  Pvt  

..328 

Banks,  L  S.,  Pvt  

.  .  43 

Gude,  C.  J.,  Pvt  

.172 

Fremont 
Sauers  R  M    Sgt 

347 

North  Platte 
Ford  D  V    Pvt 

150 

Thurston 
Rodgers,  J.  F.,  Pvt  

..338 

Carson  City 
McClure  LA    Lt  Cl 

254 

NEVADA 

Reno 
Curti  Mike  Pvt 

113 

Tonopah 
Reilly,  T  W  ,  Capt 

330 

Prache 
Garrison,  W.  H  ,  Pvt  

Berlin 
Hanley  W  T  ,  2d  Lt 

..158 
178 

NEW  HAMPSHIRE 

Franklin 
Bruce,  J.  S.,  2nd  Lt  

76 

Nashua 
Diggins,  J.  P.,  Sgt  

..123 

Massicotte,  A  J  ,  Pvt 

271 

Canobia 
Harrington  E  A  S    Cpl 

180 

Hocksett 

Rohan,  E.  A.,  Pvt     .... 

..339 

Cheney,  H.  A.,  Pvt  

96 

Concord 
Blood,  R.  O.,  Capt  

.  .  60 

Keene 

00 

Rochester 
Batley,  Harold,  Pvt  

.  .  47 

Furr  W  E  ,  Pvt  

.  .155 

Connell,  A.  F.,  Sgt  

..104 

Harriman,  L.  H.,  2nd  Lt.  .  . 

..180 

Jutras  W  M  ,  1st  Lt 

216 

Wolfboro 

Runnells,  E.  P.,  Pvt  

..343 

•p_U___-       T      TT        Pvf 

oqc 

"KTpnrlall     TTprhfrt  R      Pvt 

221 

Covenay 
Harriman.  S.  G..  2nd  Lt.  . 

..180 

Meredith 
Vianall.  E.  R..  Pvt.. 

400 

Woodstock 
Sinclair,  W.  W.,  Pvt.  .  . 

..363 

Arlington 

Adams,  J.  S.,  Pvt 

Atkins,  M.  L.,  1st  Lt. 
Pegg,  D.  H.,  Pvt 

Asbury 
Latham,  D.  U.,  Wgnr. 


.  29 
.  37 
.310 

.234 


NEW  JERSEY 

Atlantic  City 

Adams,  F.  H.,  Col 28 

Jackson,  William,  Sgt 207 

Bayonne 

Donovan,  J.  J.,  Cpl 127 

Gallagher,  C.  E.,  Sgt 156 

548 


Bloomsbury 
Rosenberger,  G.  V.,  Pvt 

Burlington 

Bonavantura,  Ferdinando, 
Pvt 


340 


Macfarland,  James,  1st  Lt. 


63 
.251 


Geographical  Index — Continued 


NEW  JERSEY—  Continued 


Camden 
Angelo,  J.  T.,  Pvt  

.  .   35 

Keansburg 
Slover,  Luke,  Jr.,  Pvt  
Lakewood 
O'Rourke  J  H    Pvt 

...364 
303 

Bald,  Edward,  Cpl  
Falkinberg,  E.  A.,  Pvt  

.  .   42 
..142 

Kantz  C  E.,  Sgt      ...    . 

.   217 

Leonardo 
Joerger,  C.  F.f  Pvt  
Leonia, 
Burger,  Valentine,  2nd  Lt. 
MacDermut,  C.  K.,  Capt. 
Montclair 
Cahill,  H.  F.,  Capt  
Hall,  P.  M.,  IstLt  

...210 

..   79 
.  .  .250 

...83 
...175 
OQC; 

Moritz,  M.  F.,  Sgt  

..285 

Powell,  G.  W.,  Sgt   

.   319 

Cliffside 
Nutt,  Alan,  1st  Lieut 

298 

Collingswood 
Mills  E  S  ,  Pvt 

279 

Carneys  Point 
Reach,  H.  B.,  Pvt  

..327 

Cranford 
Fiske,  N.  R.,  Capt  
Dundee  Lake 
Tavano,  A.  J.f  Sgt  
East  Orange 
Condit,  P.  H.,  1st  Lt  
Cornell,  T.  L.,  1st  Lt  
Ogle,  E.  W.,  Jr.,  Pvt  
Reynolds,  C.  H.,  Capt  
Elizabeth 
Aldridge,  J.  S.,  Pvt  

..147 
384 

..103 
..106 
..300 
..330 

.  .  30 

Merritt,  H.  P.,  Sgt  
Speers,  T.  G  ,  1st  Lt  . 

.  ..275 
372 

Synott,  J.  A.,  2nd  Lt  
Weed,  N.  P.,  Capt  
Morristown 
Berkeley,  T  L,  2nd  Lt 

...383 
.  .  .409 

54 

Brown,  R.  A.,  Pvt  
Maury  A.  B  ,  2nd  Lt 

...75 
272 

Mount  Halley 
Karg,  H.  N.,  Sgt,  218 
Newark 
Abrum,  William,  Cpl  
Bart,  Frank,  Pvt. 
(M   of  H  ) 

...27 

17,    46 
60 

Menge,  W.  M.,  Pvt  
Osborne,  Harry,  Cpl  

..274 
..303 

VanHart,  John,  Sgt  
Woodward  F  A    Pvt 

..398 
.425 

74 

Bloomberg,  Sam,  Pvt.  .    . 

Englewood 
Brown,  F.  J.,  Sgt  

Capezio,  John,  Pvt  

...86 

Conroy,  Lawrence,  Mech.. 
Dietz,  E.  W.  A.,  Pvt  

...  104 
...  123 

74. 

Fair  Lawn 
Wendell,  Anthony,  Pvt  .... 

.  .411 

Fazler,  Robert,  Pvt  

.  .  .  143 

Gallo,  Joseph,  Sgt.    .    . 

157 

Golden,  W.  T.,  Pvt  
Goldstein,  Isaac,  Pvt  
Gucwa  Joseph  Pvt 

...165 
...  165 
172 

Flemini/ton 
Herr  C  R    1st  Lt 

188 

Florence 
Bartlett,  E.  E.,  Jr.,  Pvt  
Duffy,  F.  A.,  Pvt  

.  46 
.132 
.409 

.182 
.287 

.121 
.128 
.221 
.346 

.283 
.   24 

Harris,  M.  F.,  2nd  Lt  
Henderson,  G.  H.,  Sgt  

..181 
..187 

Hennessey,  James,  Sgt 
Herrmann,  Bertrand,  Pvt. 
Herrmann,  Victor,  Pvt.  .  .  . 
Holden,  J.  E.,  Pvt  

...  187 
...  189 
...  189 
194 

Weber,  J.  F.,  1st  Lt  
Gladstone 
Haskew,  E.  D.,  Wgnr  
Glen  Ridge 
Moseley,   J.  A.,  1st  Lt  
Hackensack 
Dennis,  C.  A.,  2nd  Lt  
Doremus,  H.  B.,  Capt  
Kempton,  R.  D.,  Pvt  
Sarti,  William,  Sgt  
Haddonfield 
Moore,  J.  D.,  Pvt  

Hopta  J  L    Cpl 

...  198 
...  227 
...235 
...237 
260 

Klinger,  W.  W.,  Sgt  
Lawrence,  H.  F.,  Pvt  

Lee,  J.  B.,  2nd  Lt  

McLaughlin,  E  J.,  Lt 

Maher,  D.  H.,  Cpl  

..  .265 
...269 
...281 
310 

Marsh,  A.  D.,  Capt  
Moehler,  F.  W.,  Sgt  

Pearce,  P.  R.,  1st  Lt  

Porter  E  W    Pvt 

318 

Garrison 
Sawelson,  William,  Sgt. 
(M  of  H  ) 

Rischmann,  Edward,  Pvt. 
Rummell,  L.  J.,  1st  Lt  

.  .  .  334 
...343 

Hoboken 

Schiani,  Alfred,  Pvt  
Schmidt,  F.  A.,  Pvt  

.  .  .  348 
...349 

Jobes,  L.  D.,  1st  Lt  

.    69 
.210 

Shimanowich,  Alex.,  Pvt.  . 
Vierbuchen,  W.  J.,  Sgt  

...358 
.  .  .400 

Ward,  J.  M.,  Pvt  

Homestead 
Galawitch,  August,  Pvt 

.406 
156 

Newfield 
Langley,  J.  H.,  Pvt  

...  234 
...29 
238 

Nutley 
Adams,  J.  C.,  Capt  
Oakhurst 
Lehy,  H.  C.,  Sgt 

Jersey  City 
Blackham,  H.  R.,  2nd  Lt.  .  . 
Colonna,  Thomas,  Pvt  

.  .   58 
.102 

Glendenning,  H.  L.,  Sgt.  .  .  . 
Harssell,  G.  J.,  Pvt.  . 

164 
181 

Ocean  Grove 
White,  T.  S.,  1st  Sgt  

...415 

Healy,  J.  A.,  1st  Lt  
Lewis,  H.  A.,  Sgt  

.185 
.   241 

Old  Bridge 
Crandall,  J.  B.,  Sgt  
Orange 
Burke,  W.  F.,  Pvt.  .  . 

...  109 
.   80 

Mass,  Charles,  Pvt. 

271 

Merritt,  C.  D.,  Pvt  

.275 
280 

Miner,  Donald,  Maj  .... 

Monahan,  P.  T.,  Pvt  .  . 

..282 

Kanaley,  Joseph,  Pvt  

...217 

Nicol,  W.  O.,  Sgt  
Schmelz,  Frederick,  Cook.  . 
Stuart,  George,  Cpl 

..295 
..349 
..380 
..393 
..431 

Riley,  L.  H.,  2nd  Lt. 

...334 

Passaic 
Heinzmann,  G.  P.,  1st  Lt. 
Kenaston,  Harold,  1st  Lt. 
Wasilewski,  Joseph,  Pvt.  . 

..186 
...221 
...407 

Trestrail,  F.  J.,  1st  Lt  
Zimborski,  A.  J.,  Cpl  

Paterson 

Farrell,  J.  J.,  Pvt 143 

Giger,  G.  J.,  1st  Lt 162 

Paul,  John,  Pvt 309 

Perth  Amboy          __ 

Fligen,  Peter,  Pvt 146 

Zavodsky,  John,  Sgt 430 

Phillipsburg 
Baker,  Jesse,  Pvt 41 

Plainfield 

Schenck,  A.  P.,  1st  Lt 348 

Zych,  John,  Pvt 432 

Port  Jervis 
Cole,  J.  E.,  Pvt 101 

Port  N  orris 
Rowley,  J.  C.,  Sgt 342 

Princeton 

Cassidy,  J.  J.,  Pvt 92 

Miles,  L.  W.,  Capt. 

(M.  of  H.) 22 

Rahway 
Terrill,  E.  O.,  Cpl 386 

Red  Bank 
Atwater,  B.  L.,  1st  Lt 38 

Ridgewood 

Douglas,  J.  U.,  Cpl 129 

Ebbert,  P.  W.,  1st  Lt 136 

Riverside 
Bobryk,  Joseph,  Pvt 61 

Riverton 
Claflin,  J.  A.,  Sgt 97 

Rosette  Park 
Burke,  J.  J.,  2nd  Lt 79 

Rutherford 
Carroll,  William.,  Jr.,  Capt...  89 

Salem 
Crow,  J.  H.,  Pvt Ill 

Short  Hills 
Bradley,  P.  W.,  Cpl 67 

Silverton 
Irons,  B.  G.,  Pvt 206 

South  Orange 

Fitzsimmons,  T.  E.,  Sgt 147 

Garey,  Philip,  Sgt 158 

Springfield 
Chisholm,  R.  C.,  Sgt 96 

Summit 
Eggars,  A.  L.,  Sgt. 

(M.  of  H.) 18,  137 

Gow,  Kenneth,  1st  Lt 167 

Howard,  Harry,  Pvt 199 

O'Shea,  T.  E.,  Cpl 

(M.  of  H.) 23 

Sheldon,  Raymond,  Col 356 

Willis,  Edward,  1st  Lt 420 

Trenton 

Conover,  H.  R.,  Pvt 104 

Karwoski,  P.  J.,  Sgt 218 

Patercity,  Adam,  Bglr 308 

Santarsiero,  Guiseppe,  Pvt. .  .346 

Schroth,  R.  A.,  1st  Sgt 350 

Welling,  Hank,  1st  Lt 411 

Union 

Cline,  J.  F.,  Bglr 100 

Upper  Montclair 

Butcher,  G.  S.,  Capt 82 

Littlejohn,  K.  S.,  Capt 245 

Vineland 
Van  Duesen,  R.  R.,  Sgt 398 

West  Hoboken 
Piazzani,  J.  A.,  Cpl 315 

West  New  York 
Brown,  John,  Pvt 74 

West  Nutely 
Kelly,  M.  A.,  Maj 221 

Woodbury 
Walton,  C.  W.,  Pvt 405 


549 


Geographical  Index — Continued 


Acomita 
Garcia,  Amado,  Pvt 157 

Carrizozo 
Berry,  B.  I.,  2nd  Lt 54 

Carlsbad 
Mudgett,  Bryan,  2nd  Lt 288 

Chacon 
Martinez,  Lauriane,  Pvt 270 


NEW  MEXICO 

East  Las  Vegas 
Hoskins,  L.  C.f  2nd  Lt 198 

Farmington 
Woods,  H.  M.,  Sgt 425 

Hurley 
Chapin,  I.  H.,  Pvt 95 

Rosedale 
Tenley,  E.  H.,  H.  A 386 


Roswell 
Wells,  F.  H.,  Cpl 411 

Solano 
Ross,  L.  L.,  Cpl 341 

Turley 
Martinez,  August,  Cpl 270 

Watrous 
Gonzales,  Benjamin,  Wgnr .  . .  166 


Albany 

Danzig,  S.  V.  H.,  1st  Lt 115 

Denn,  Andrew,  Cpl 120 

Dunn,  P.  F.,  Pvt 134 

Geer,  F.  W.,  Pvt 160 

Kocak,  Matej,  Sgt. 

(M.  of  H.) 21,228 

Lay,  Arthur,  Mech 236 

MacNamee,  F.  A.,  Jr.,  1st  Lt.251 

McLoud,  Paul,  1st  Lt 261 

Norstrand,  C.  J.,  Sgt.  Maj ...  297 
Werner,  George,  Cpl 411 

Albion 

Sheret,  J.  A.,  Sgt 357 

Stevens,  John  H.,  2nd  Lt 376 

Amityville 
Griffiths,  A.  S.,  Capt 170 

Amsterdam 

Frasier,  L.  S.,  Maj 153 

Hyde,  James,  Sgt 204 

Marciniak,  John,  Cpl 267 

Putman,  H.  P.,  Pvt 323 

Slyke,  A.  G.,  Sgt 364 

A  nnandale-on-Hudson 
DuBois,  R.  L.,  Pvt 131 

Ardsley-on-Hudson 
Frasier,  Duncan,  1st  Lt 153 

Ashville 
Brown,  C.  R.f  Pvt 73 

Astoria 
Thompson,  J.  W.,  Pvt 389 

Auburn 

Dennis,  Erwin  A.,  2nd  Lt 121 

Frank,  G.  T.,  Sgt 152 

Rea,  2ndLt 327 

Ward,  M.  C.,  Pvt 406 

Ward,  W.  H.,  Sgt 406 

Whitney,  L.  F.,  Cpl 416 

Williamson,  W.  H.,  Sgt 420 

Aurora 
Coughlin,  W.  C.,  Pvt 107 

Bainbridge 
Slater,  N.  C.,  Pvt 364 

Ballston  Lake 
Hall,  R.  L.,  2nd  Lt 175 

Batavia 

Barry,  E.  W.,  Pvt 45 

Smith,  M.  M.,  Sgt 368 

Bath 
Bowes,  D.  M.,  2nd  Lt 65 

Beadon 
Mabreski,  Michael,  Cpl 263 

Beaver  Dams 
Randall,  S.  J.,  Pvt 326 

Belfast 
Towell,  J.  J.,  Pvt 393 

Binghamton 

Briggs,  C.  A.,  Sgt 71 

Flynn,  F.  J.,  Sgt 149 

Greene,  Harold,  1st  Sgt 169 

Smith,  L.  S.,  Sgt 367 

Bloomville 
Spickerman,  R.  H.,  Cpl 372 

Boonville 
Love,  C.  J.,  Pvt 247 

Bronxville 
Stout,  P.  V.,  IstLt 379 


NEW  YORK 

Brooklyn 

Adamkewit,  Waclan,  Pvt 28 

Affatato,  Epifanio,  Pvt 30 

Begley,  William,  Pvt 51 

Beifus,  Martin,  Sgt 51 

Belefant,  Abraham,  Sgt 51 

Bigoney,  P.  W.,  1st  Sgt 56 

Blanchfield,  John,  Capt 59 

Blaurock,  Oscar,  Pvt 59 

Blohm,  John,  Sgt 60 

Bougie,  James,  Pvt 64 

Brown,  J.  F.,  1st  Lt 74 

Buonomo,  Anthony,  Pvt 78 

Burns,  J.  W.,  Sgt 80 

Calvin,  H.  L.,  Capt 85 

Cannon,  J.  J.,  Pvt 86 

Carroll,  Thomas,  Pvt 89 

Close,  H.  L.,  Cpl 100 

DeCastro,  R.  E.,  2nd  Lt 119 

Dillard,  John  A.,  Pvt 124 

Dudzinski,  Franciszak,  Pvt. .  .132 

Edwards,  G.  H.,  Pvt 137 

Eichern,  V.  L.,  Sgt 138 

Fitzpatrick,  M.  F.,  Sgt 147 

Flint,  J.  J.,  Sgt 148 

Frank,  Emanuel,  Cpl 152 

Fredericks,  C.  C.,  Pvt 153 

Gallagher,  George,  Cpl 156 

George,  H.  H.,  1st  Lt 161 

Gumbs,  E.  C.,  Pvt 172 

Hammond,  John,  Cpl 177 

Hartman,  M.  A.,  Sgt 181 

Hantschke,  Edward,  Pvt 179 

Hoffman,  C.  F.,  Sgt. 

(M.  of  H.) 20 

Hook,  A.  J.,  IstLt 197 

Huelser,  C.  A.,  2nd  Lt 201 

Ireland,  Rutherford,  Capt 206 

Jackson,  F.  J.,  1st  Lt 206 

Johnson,  G.  H.,  Cpl 211 

Kaufman,  Benjamin,  Sgt. 

(M.  of  H.) 21 

Kelly,  F.  J.,  1st  Lt 220 

Klinge,  Walter,  Pvt 227 

Kopp,  Henry,  Pvt 229 

Lenahan,  J.  C.,  Pvt 239 

Liberman,  Louis,  Cpl 241 

Linden,  Harry,  Sgt 243 

Liner,  I.  L.,  Pvt 244 

Lomonoco,  Frank,  Pvt 246 

Lucia,  A.  A.,  Pvt 248 

Lynk,  H.  E.,  Sgt 249 

McCallister,  J.  A.,  Cpl 252 

McAuliffe,  M.  J.,  Sgt 252 

McGlinchey,  W.  J.,  Sgt 258 

McLoughlin,  J.  J.,  Cpl 261 

McLoughlin,  William,  Pvt. . .  .261 

Mangiracina,  Frank,  Pvt 266 

Margolin,  Harry,  Pvt 268 

Maroney,  T.  F.,  Cpl 268 

Marra,  John,  Pvt 269 

Mathias,  Jean,  Pvt 272 

Meissner,  J.  A.,  1st  Lt 274 

Mercer,  H.  F.,  Sgt 275 

Mohrman,  William,  Sgt 281 

Monson,  J.  J.,  Pvt 282 

Moynahan,  T.  J.,  Maj 287 

Murphy,  J.  J.,  Cpl 289 

550 


Brooklyn  —  Continued 
Nagazyna,  J.  J.,  Gun.  Sgt  ----  291 

Nash,  J.  F.,  Pvt  ............  292 

Newhall,  S.  K.,  Pvt  .........  294 

Norwat,  Arthur,  Sgt  .........  298 

Platt,  J.  H.,  1st  Lt  ..........  316 

Powers,  J.  J.,  Sgt  ...........  320 

Reid,  W.  R.,  1st  Lt  .........   329 

Richford,  A.  F.,  Wgnr  .......  332 

Rockwood,  R.  B.,  2nd  Lt  ____  338 

Rossum,  Haskon,  Cpl  .......   341 

Scanlon,  H.  B.,  2nd  Lt  .......  348 

Sell,  H.  M.,  Sgt  ............  352 

Shannon,  J.  A.,  Lt.  Col  ......  355 

Shefrin,  William,  Cook  .......  356 

Sheridan,  R.  B.,  1st  Lt  .......  357 

Sielsky,  Louis,  Cpl  ..........  360 

Sirota,  Irving,  Pvt  ..........  363 

Storrie,  R.  S  ,  Cpl  ...........  378 

Sustick,  Emanuel,  Sgt  .......  381 

Taylor,  T.  J.,  Lt  ............  385 

Teneyck,  W.  B.,  2nd  Lt  .....  386 

Travers,  Patrick,  Cpl  .......  393 

Usac,  Joseph,  Pvt  ..........  396 

VanDuzer,  E.  T.,  Pvt  .......  398 


,     .     ., 
Wagner,  Tony,  Pvt  .........  401 

Walsh,  T.  T.,  Cpl  ..........  404 

Weiner,  D.  J.,  Pvt  ..........  410 

Wood,  M.,  1st  Lt  ...........  424 

Wynn,  Thomas,  Sgt  .........  428 

Yannantuono,  Frederick,  Pvt.  428 

Brookton 
Willard,  H.  W.,  Cpl  .........  418 

Buffalo 
Adsit,  Henry,  Capt  ..........   30 

Bachman,  J.  A.,  2nd  Lt  ......   39 

Balling,  J.  F.,  Cpl  ...........  43 

Barczykowski,  F.  J.,  Pvt  .....  44 

Bateman,  Henry,  Cpl  ........  47 

Bilitski,  N.  F.,  Sgt  ..........  56 

Braun,  G.  J.,  Capt  ..........   68 

Broxup,  John,  Pvt  ..........   76 

DeRum,  H.  D.,  Cpl  .........  121 

Donovan,  W.  J.,  Col  .........  127 

Duncan,  E.  A.,  1st  Sgt  .......  134 

Gaylord,  B.  J.,  1st  Lt  ......  160 

Geiger,  F.  F.,  Sgt  .........  160 

Holtz,  F.  F.,  Sgt  ..........  196 

King,  Delancy,  1st  Lt  .....  224 

Lewis,  R.  D.,  Cpl  .........  241 

MacArthur,  John,  2nd  Lt.      .250 
McDonald,  G.  T.,  Cpl  .....  256 

Morrissey,  E.  P.,  Pvt  ........  286 

Nagowski,  Aloigy,  Cpl  .......  291 

Norton,  Max,  Pvt  ...........  297 

O'Brien,  J.  J.,  Sgt  ...........  299 

Passafiume,  Joseph,  Pvt  ......  308 

Pierce,  E.  P.,  Pvt  ...........  315 

Sager,  G.  H.,  Cpl  ...........  345 

Shipman,  S.  V.,  Pvt  .........  358 

Tharau,  Herman,  Gun.  Sgt.  .  .387 
Ward,  J.  C.,  Chap  ...........  405 

Zielinski,  V.  P.,  Cpl  .........  431 

Byron 
White,  W.  D.,  Pvt  ..........  415 

Canandaigua 
Hargrave,  T.  J.,  1st  Lt  .......  180 


Geographical  Index — Continued 


NEW  YORK— Continued 


Canastota 
Waldo,  A.  G.,  1st  Sgt.  .  .  . 
Canisteo 
Crandall  D   H    Pvt 

....402 
109 

Geneva 
Lautenslager,  E.  W.,  Pvt.  .  . 
Gilboa 
Schwarswaelder,  C.  A.,  1st  Li 
Glens  Falls 
O'Rourke,  Cornelius,  1st  Sgt 
Gloversville 
Ingram,  L.  H.,  Sgt  

.235 
.351 
.303 
.205 
.351 
3?4 

Lounsberry 
Marshall,  H.  J.,  Pvt  

.269 
210 

Malone 
Jennison,  C.  S.,  Ph.  M  

Cedarhurst 
Mitchell,  J.  E.,  2nd  Lt.  .  . 

280 

Lacosse,  L.  J.,  Pvt  

.231 
.266 

4?1 

Manard,  Alexander,  Cpl.  .  .  . 
Mamaroneck 
Wilson,  F.  T.,  2nd  Lt  

Clinton 
Voigt,  R.  L.,  Pvt  

400 

Maspeth 
Kosikowski,  Stanislaw,  Pvt.  . 
Mayville 
Anderson,  C.  L.,  Sgt  
Mechanicsville 
Tabor,  R.  E.,  Cpl  
Medina 
Clark,  J.  P.,  Cpl  
Reed,  R.  E  ,  Pvt 

.229 
.  33 
.384 

.  98 
.328 

42 

Clyde 
Forster,  H.  R.,  Pvt  
Cohoes 
Howe,  W.  J.,  Pvt  

151 

...200 

220 

Goshen 
Earl,  Elmer,  Cpl  

Governors  Island 
Rachek,  John,  1st  Lt  

Kelly,  F.  A.,  Chap  

Wyke,  G.  H.,  IstLt  

.428 

.127 
.340 

.242 
.127 

62 
.404 

.423 

95 
237 

74 
45 
46 
176 

117 
23 

53 
281 
146 

198 
337 

198 
399 

75 
212 
345 
382 

400 
84 
391 
264 
237 

55 
85 

88 

19 
190 
234 

79 
163 
203 

Kolonczyk,  Wasyl,  Pvt.  . 

...  228 

Great  Neck  Station 
Donnelly,  J.  H.,  Sgt  
Rorty,  J.  H.,  Pvt  
Hartwich 
Light,  Lavern,  Cpl  
Haverstraw 
Donaldson,  Michael,  Pvt.  .  .  . 
Hempstead 
Bolles  F  C    Col 

Murphy,  M.  S.,  Pvt  

.    289 

Ruane,  E.  T.,  1st  Sgt.  . 

342 

Sill,  F.  D.,  IstLt  
Cold-Spring-on-Hudson 
Casey,  G.  A.,  Sgt 

...361 
91 

Millbrook 
Ball,  Ralph,  Cpl 

Mohawk 
Crowley,  J.  J.,  Sgt  
Mount  Vernon 
Holley,  G.  W.,  Pvt  
Levine,  A.  J.,  Cpl  
Mulligan,  J.  J.,  Pvt  
Myers,  O.  B.,  1st  Lt.  .  . 

.111 

.195 
.240 

.288 
.291 

.354 
.189 
62 

College  Point 
Lashiwer,  Hyman,  Pvt.  .  . 
Collins  Center 
Mackmer,  H.  W.,  Pvt.  .  . 
Coney  Island 
Schkoda,  Thomas,  Bglr  .  . 
Corning 
Burnes,  J.  F.,  Capt 

...234 
..  .264 
...349 

...80 
...   87 
...272 

..".   71 
...  105 

...  108 
56 

Walsh,  M.  J.,  Capt  

Highbridge 
Winthrop,  D.  M.,  Sgt  
High  Falls 
Charles  Joseph  Pvt 

Myers 
Shahwood,  Solomon,  Pvt  
Nedrow 
Herrick  Lester  Pvt 

Carder,  Cyril,  2nd  Lt  
Matson,  L.  R.,  Sgt 

Lee,  R.  S  ,  Sgt  

Hogansburg 
Brown,  J.  F.,  Pvt  
Holley 
Barren,  W.  L.,  Pvt  
Honeoye 
Bartlett  G  W    Pvt 

Cornwall-on-Hudson 
Britt,  Charles,  Cpl  
Croton-on-Hudson 
Cook,  F.  A.,  Maj  
Darien  Center 
Coyle,  E.  A.,  Sgt  
Bingham,  J.  P.,  Cpl 

Newburg 
Bohan,  W  J  ,  Sgt 

New  Rochelle 
Eddy,  W.  A.,  2nd  Lt 

136 

Finn,  J.  J.,  Mech  
Foster,  H.  K.,  Capt  
Thomas,  C.  M.,  Sgt  
New  York  City 
Aaronson  Julius  Pvt 

.146 
.151 
.387 

27 

Hoosick  Falls 
Hamilton  J  A     1st  Sgt     . 

Dover  Plains 
Feathers,  E.  H.,  Sgt.  .  . 

144 

Hornell 
Davis   N  B  ,  Cpl 

Dunkirk 
Wincenciak,  William,  Sgt. 
East  Bloomfield 
Norton,  R.  W.,  Capt.  .  .  . 
East  Orange 
Condit,  P.  H.,  IstLt  
Elmhurst 
Nubel,  Herman,  Cpl.  . 

...  422 
...297 
...  103 
298 

Peck,  A.  A.,  Pvt.  (M.  of  H.). 
Horseheads 
Bentley,  R.  E.,  Cpl  
Hudson   Falls 
Mix  R  B    Pvt 

Allen,  Oliver,  Maj  
Andes,  J  C  ,  2nd  Lt.    . 

.   32 
.   34 
.   36 
.   36 
37 
.   46 
53 
54 
54 
54 
54 
54 
55 
57 
60 
66 
68 
68 
71 
74 
77 
80 
81 
82 
83 

84 
85 
87 
87 
93 
94 
94 
97 
100 
103 
108 
108 
111 
112 

119 

Arnold,  A.  C.,  Lt.  Col  
Ascher,  Oscar,  Cpl  
Ash   H  J    2nd  Lt 

Hurleyville 
Finkle,  Burr,  Pvt  
Ilion 
Hosp,  James,  Pvt    

Bassman,  Barnett,  Pvt  
Benjamin,  W  F  ,  Sgt 

Bergasse,  H.  T.,  1st  Sgt  
Bergen,  W.  J.,  Pvt  
Bernheimer,  L.  G.,  1st  Lt.  .  . 
Bernstein,  David,  Cpl  
Berry  B  S    Maj 

Elmira 
Ackley,  Francis,  Cpl  
Beinlich,  H.  F.,  Cpl  

..   28 
...51 
...  138 
186 

Robinton,  C.  H.,  Pvt  
Ithaca 
Horton,  H.  F.,  2nd  Lt  
Jamaica 
Vedilago,  Joseph,  Cpl  
Jamestown 
Brown,  S.  A.,  2nd  Lt  

Elliott,  C.  G.,  Sgt  

Heim,  C.  A.,  Sgt.    .  . 

Best,  E.  G.,  Pvt  
Birmingham,  D.  J.,  1st  Lt.  .  . 
Blomgren,  E.  W.,  Pvt  
Boyle,  W.  J.,  Cpl  

Pritchard,  J.  C.,  Sgt  
Whitehead,  L.  E.,  Sgt 

...322 
415 

Endicott 
Sanford,  L.  K.,  Pvt  
Falconer 
Mosher,  H.  E.,  Capt.  . 

...347 
287 

Johnson  O  E  ,  Pvt          .    .  . 

Brady  J  J    Chap 

Sandburg,  C.  A.,  Capt  

Breckenridge,  L.  S.,  Capt.  .  . 
Brink,  Herbert  M.,  Mech  .  .  . 
Brown,  Frank,  Cpl  
Budd,  K.  P.,  Maj  
Burns,  J.  S.  D.,  2nd  Lt  
Burt,  B.  T.,  Jr.,  1st  Lt  
Busk,  J.  R.,  2nd  Lt  
Caddie,  James,  Pvt  
Call,  D.  M.,  2nd  Lt. 
(M.  of  H.)  18, 
Campbell,  J.  A.,  2nd  Lt  
Carhart,  J.  B.,  2nd  Lt 

Swanson,  C.  E.,  Cpl  
Kingston 
Volk,  J.  W.,  Pvt  

Farmingdale 
Doherty,  John,  1st  Sgt.  .  . 
Fishers  Island 
Schermerhorn,  E.  C.,  Lt.  . 
Flushing 
Church,  J.  H.,  2nd  Lt.  .  .  . 

...  126 
.  ..348 
.  .   97 

Lake  George 
Caldwell  G  W  ,  Sgt  .  .  . 

Leon 
Timmerman,  L.  F.,  2nd  Lt  .  .  . 
Lewiston 
Mackin,  E.  E.,  Pvt  

Sladen,  F.  W.,  Brig.  Gen. 
Fort  Covington 
Thebert,  W.  F.,  Pvt  
Fort  Edward 
Merrill,  J.  H.,  Pvt.... 

..  .364 
...387 
275 

Liverpool 
Lee,  W.  M.,  Cpl  

Lockport 
Berry,  William,  Pvt      .    . 

Carroll,  P.  J.,  Cpl  
Cattus,  J.  C.,  1st  Lt  
Cepaglia,  Philip,  Pvt  
Chamberlin,  W.  B.,  Capt  
Christman,  C.  R.,  2nd  Lt  .  .  .  . 
Coffey,  Luke,  Pvt 

Forest  Hills 
Power,  Llewellyn,  Cpl.  .  .  . 
Franklinville 
Waring,  W.  W.,  1st  Lt  
Fulton 
Deloto,  Peter,  Sgt 

...319 

.  .  .406 

...  120 
...172 
...238 
...321 

.  .159 

Campbell,  Alexander,  Sgt  
Carpenter,  F.  3.,  Cpl  
Gaffney,  Frank,  Pvt. 
(M.  of  H.)  .  . 

Higgins  W  H    Sgt 

Conn,  R.  L.,  1st  Lt  
Cox,  Leonard,  2nd  Lt  
Coxe,  E.  G.,  Pvt  
Crowley,  E.  J.,  Sgt  
Cuddy,  G.  J.,  Pvt  
Ciillpn    W    J     1st.  T,+. 

Guinup,  Earl  M.,  Pvt  
Leiboult,  E.  N.,  1st  Lt.  .  .  . 
Presley,  E.  C.,  Pvt  
Garden  City 
Garvin,  F.  W..  Pvt.  . 

Lanighan,  M.  S.,  Sgt  
Long  Island  City 
Burden,  E.  F.,  Pvt  
Gill,  Raymond,  Sgt  
Hunman.  Lockern.  Scrt.  . 

551 


Geographical  Index — Continued 


New  York  City — Continued 

Cutler,  M.  D.,  Cpl 114 

Daly,  Daniel,  1st  Sgt 115 

Dausch,  William,  Sgt 116 

DeCarl,  T.  J.,  Cpl.... 119 

Decoppet,  Andre,  1st  Lt 119 

DeLacey,  A.  B.,  1st  Lt 120 

Deland,  Thorndike,  1st  Lt. . .  .120 

Dobson,  W.  W.,  1st  Lt 125 

Duffy,  F.  P.,  Chap 132 

Dupree,  G.  A.,  Corp 135 

Eberlin,  Ralph,  1st  Lt 136 

Ecker,  F.  W.,  1st  Lt 136 

Elicky,  Frank,  Pvt 138 

Ellsworth,  Bradford,  Capt 139 

Elsworth,  Edward,  Jr.,  1st  Lt.  139 

Emerson,  W.  I.,  Capt 139 

Felitto,  Carmine,  Cpl 144 

Ferguson,  J.  H.,  Cpl 145 

Fesselmeyer,  W.  T.,  2nd  Lt..l45 

Finnerty,  B.  R.,  Sgt 146 

Fletcher.  J.  B.,  1st  Lt 148 

Flood,  J.  B.,  2nd  Lt 149 

Ford,  C.  W.,  Capt 150 

Fox,  M.S.,  Cpl 152 

Freiberg,  Hyman,  2nd  Lt.  ...  153 

Freil,  Joseph,  Pvt 153 

Galloway,  J.  P.,  1st  Lt 157 

Gardello,  F.  J.,  Jr.,  Sgt 157 

Gardner,  A.  W.,  1st  Lt 157 

Gibbons,  J.  J.,  Sgt.  .  ..161 

Gill,  M.  M.,  Pvt 162 

Gillespie,  Peter,  Sgt 163 

Gillottie,  Angelo,  Pvt 163 

Gluck,  Frederick,  Pvt 164 

Gribbon,  J.  J.,  Sgt 169 

Grobtuck,  S.  D.,  Pvt 171 

Gumpertz,  S.  G.,  Sgt. 

(M.  of  H.) 19 

Haas,  R.  K.,  1st  Lt 173 

Hacker,  H.  E.,  Pvt 173 

Hagemeyer,  G.  K.,  Pvt 174 

Hanley,  J.  J.,  Pvt 178 

Harlin,  H.  J.,  Pvt 180 

Harmon,  John  L.,  1st  Lt 180 

Harris,  D.  G.,  Maj .  .  .  .  180 

Hassard,  R.  J.,  Cpl 182 

Henrichs,  Patrick,  Pvt 187 

Herschkowitz,  Jack,  Pvt 189 

Higgins,  M.  J.,  Pvt 190 

Holden,  L.  C.,  1st  Lt 194 

Hulsart,  C.  R.,  Capt 202 

Jauss,  R.  B.,  1st  Lt 208 

Johnson,  Algot,  Pvt 211 

Johnson,  C.  I.,  Pvt 211 

Kane,  M.  J.,  Pvt 217 

Kean,  R.  W.,  1st  Lt 218 

Kenny,  Thomas,  Sgt 222 

Kenyon,  T.  S.,  1st  Lt 222 

Kessler,  Henry,  Pvt 223 

Kirk,  H.  S.,  Sgt 226 

Knight,  P.  R.,  1st  Lt 227 

Kramer,  H.  G.,  Cpl 230 

Krotoshinsky,  Abraham,  Pvt. 230 

Lambert,  J.  H.,  1st  Lt 232 

Landon,  H.  M.,  1st  Lt 233 

Launcelot,  M.  V.,  Sgt 235 

Lasco,  Patrick,  Pvt 234 

Levine,  Jacob,  Pvt 240 

Lewis,  M.  H.,  Capt 241 

Lippe,  O.  P.,  Sgt 244 

Littauer,  K.  P.,  Maj 245 

Long,  F.  S.,  1st  Lt 246 

MacGuire,  E.  A.,  1st  Lt 251 

Maclsaac,  Donald,  Sgt 251 

McBride,  Frank,  Sgt 252 

McCann,  K.  M.,  Cpl 253 

McCarthy,  William,  Pvt 253 

McCowin,  Elmer,  Pvt 255 

McGay,  G.  H.,  2nd  Lt 257 


NEW  YORK— Continued 

New  York  City — Continued 

McGeary,  John,  Pvt 257 

McKenna,  H.  F.,  Sgt 259 

McKenna,  J.  A.,  Jr.,  Maj 259 

McLaughlin,  E.  W.,  Mech. . .  .261 
McMurty,  G.  C.,  Maj. 

(M.  of  H.) 21 

McVicar,  Lansing,  1st  Lt 263 

Maloney,  W.  E.,  2nd  Lt 266 

Marcellia,  Richard,  Bglr 267 

Merle-Smith,  VanSantvoord, 

Capt 275 

Meyer,  Albert,  Pvt 276 

Meyer,  F.  H.,  Pvt 276 

Miller,  Henry,  Pvt 278 

Moore,  W.  B.,  2nd  Lt 284 

Morris,  E.  M.,  2nd  Lt .285 

Moskowitz,  Daniel,  Pvt 287 

Murphy,  William,  Pvt 290 

Muskowitz,  Herman,  Pvt.  .  .  .290 

Neitzeit,  Isaac,  Cpl 293 

Nette,  W.  B.,  Pvt 294 

Neuberger,  H.  H.,  1st  Lt 294 

Norris,  S.  A.  G.,  2nd  Lt 296 

O'Connor,  T.  P.,  Pvt 299 

Odenwald,  William,  Pvt 300 

O'Neill,  William,  Sgt 302 

Packard,  W.  L.,  Pvt 304 

Page,  C.  C.,  Pvt 304 

Peronace,  Anthony,  Pvt 311 

Phelan,  J.  A.,  Cpl 313 

Piazza,  J.  L.,  Sgt 315 

Pierce,  T.  L.,  Maj 315 

Poillon,  J.  J.,  Cpl 317 

Polley,  Britton,  1st  Lt 317 

Porter,  C.  P.,  2nd  Lt 318 

Posser,  Frederick,  Cpl 319 

Pratt,  J.  H.,  Jr.,  2nd  Lt 320 

Pyne,  P.  R.,  1st  Lt 323 

Quinn,  J.  H.,  Sgt 324 

Rabb,  Irving,  Pvt 324 

Reilly,  Michael,  Sgt 330 

Reynolds,  Patrick,  Pvt 331 

Ridgely,  Charles,  1st  Lt 333 

Robins,  Joseph,  Sgt 337 

Rogers,  Alan,  2nd  Lt 338 

Rooney,  E.  K.,  Sgt : 339 

Roskoski,  F.  J.,  Sgt 340 

Ross,  C.  G.  R.,  1st  Lt 340 

Ruane,  Michael,  Pvt 342 

Sauer,  Joseph,  Cpl 347 

Schwegler,  J.  W.,  Sgt 351 

Sclafoni,  Anthony,  Pvt 351 

Shaskan,  Samuel,  Pvt 356 

Shethar,  Samuel,  Capt 358 

Silverberg,  Morris,  Pvt 361 

Sorrow,  Louis,  Cpl 370 

Spencer,  Lorillard,  Maj 372 

Speros,  Thomas,  Sgt 372 

Stadie,  H.  E.,  Capt 373 

Stevens,  Harry,  2nd  Lt 376 

Stoll,  C.  T.,  Cpl 378 

Sullivan,  E.  J.,  2nd  Lt 380 

Sullivan,  R.  B.,  Pvt 381 

Sweeney,  T.  J.,  Sgt 383 

Synott,  Patrick,  Cpl 383 

Teevan,  John,  Pvt 385 

Templeton,  C.  K.,  2nd  Lt 386 

Thomas,  F.  B.,  Pvt 388 

Thomson,  E.  N.,  1st  Sgt 390 

Tousic,  Frank,  Ph.  M 392 

Travers,  H.  P.,  Pvt 393 

Turner,  C.  W.,  1st  Lt 395 

Van  York,  Victor,  Pvt 398 

Vernam,  R.  D.,  1st  Lt 399 


Vida,  F.  J.,  1st  Sgt 399 

Wagner,  F.  W.,  Sgt 401 

Walker,  Joseph,  Capt 402 

Walsh,  J.  A.,  1st  Lt 404 

Walsh,  P.  F.,  IstLt 404 

55£ 


New  York  City— Continued 

Weber,  B.  S.,  Sgt 409 

Westzenberg,  George,  Sgt 413 

White,  W.  P.,  Cpl 415 

White,  W.  W.,  2nd  Lt 415 

Whiting,  C.  L.,  1st  Lt 416 

Winant,  Frederick,  Jr.,  1st  Lt.422 

Winestock,  J.  E.,  Pvt 422 

Yamin,  Aaron,  Cpl 428 

Zuckerman,  Louis,  Pvt 432 

New  York  Mills 
Szczepanik,  J.  A.,  Pvt 383 

Niagara  Falls 

Matter,  Peter,  Pvt 272 

Percy,  W.  J.,  Sgt 311 

Yauckulis,  Martin,  Pvt 428 

North  Franklin 
Gardner,  E.  W.,  Pvt 157 

North  Tonawanda 
Laford,  R.  E.,  Pvt 231 

North  Troy 
Johnson,  Hamilton,  2d  Lt 213 

Norwich 

Eaton,  W.  E.,  1st  Lt 136 

Hultzen,  L.  S.,  1st  Lt 202 

Riley,  C.  R.,  Sgt 334 

Norwood 
Sullivan,  G.  S.f  Pvt 380 

Ogdensburg 

Bailey,  G.  W.,  Ph.  M.  3rd  Cl.  40 
Sholette,  E.  M.,  Sgt 359 

Oneonta 
Westfall,  A.  C.,  Cpl .413 

Ossining 

Byington,  R.  P.,  Pvt 83 

Rowe,  George,  Sgt 342 


Campbell,  J.  E.,  Pvt 85 

Huffstader,  L.  D.,  Pvt 201 

Parish 

Menter,  L.  H.,  Pvt 275 

Hall,  G.  W.,  Pvt 175 

Kruger,  A.  J.,  Sgt 230 

Swezey,  L.  H.,  Pvt 383 

Pearl  River 
Secor,  J.  H.,  Sgt 352 

Phelps 
Clark,  O.  A.,  Pvt 98 

Plattsburg 
Hill,  G.  H.,  Pvt 191 

Poughkeepsie 

Hickok,  C.  H.,  Jr.,  Sgt 190 

Morrison,  H.  J.  V.,  Pvt 286 

Randolph 
Welles,  Hallack,  Jr.,  1st  Lt. .  .411 

Red  Hook 
Baxter,  W.  V.,  Pvt 48 

Richmond  Hill 

Gilchrist,  E.  J.,  2nd  Lt 162 

Gingras,  Jules,  Jr.,  Sgt 163 

Palmer,  S.  H.,  Sgt 305 

Hinder  brook 
Witowski,  Michael,  Cpl 424 

Rochester 

Case,  A.  B.,  Pvt 91 

Crites,  Herman,  1st  Lt 110 

Curtis,  E.  P.,  1st  Lt 113 

Dalrymple,  T.  E.,  Sgt.  1st  C1.114 

Furlow,  G.  W.,  1st  Lt 155 

Gage,  G.  H.,  Capt 156 

Higginson,  W.  P.,  1st  Lt 190 

Mclntyre,  W.  M.,  Pvt 259 

Randalls,  H.  J.,  Cpl 326 

Robinson,  J.  J.,  Cpl 337 

Semple,  F.  J.,  Bglr 353 

Taylor,  W.  J.  R.,  1st  Lt 385 

Rockville  Center 
Carty,  J.  F.,  Pvt 91 


Geographical  Index — Continued 


NEW  YORK— Continued 


Rockwell  Springs 
Rockwell,  John,  Pvt  

.338 
.338 

.209 
.348 
403 

Thompson 
Towne,  E.  W.,  Sgt.  .    . 

393 

Rockwell,  W.  F.,  Pvt  
Rome 
Jenkins,  W.  C.,  Capt  
Rosebank 
Schick,  Fred,  Cpl.  
Rotterdam  Junction 
Wallerius,  J.  I.,  Sgt  

Ticonderoga 
Joubert,  J.  W.,  Sgt 

216 

Tonawanda 
Bothwell,  Eugene,  Pvt  
Tottenville 
Beauvais,  W.  U.,  2nd  Lt.  . 
Troy 
Blume,  L.  H.,  Pvt  
Cain,  J.  S.,  Sgt  
Caswell,  G.  D.,  Cpl  
Ulrich,  William,  Sgt.  Maj  . 
Trumansburg 
Bouton,  A.  E.,  Maj  
Tuckahoe 
Kenny,  F.  H.,  Jr.,  Pvt  
Merritt,  H.  C.,  2nd  Lt  
Unadilla 
Holmes,  H.  H.,  Cpl  
Union 
Humphrey,  R.  H.,  Maj  .  .  . 
Utica 
Adrean,  C.  H.,  1st  Sgt  
Bean  F  A    Sgt 

..   64 
..   50 

..   60 
..   84 
.  .   92 
..398 

..   65 

..222 
.  .275 

.  .196 
..202 

..   30 
49 

Sag  Harbor 
Collins,  J.  H.,  Pvt  

102 

Salem 
Gould,  William,  Mech  
Schenectady 
Baume,  John,  Ph.  M.  1st  Cl. 
VanOostenbrugge,  H.  B., 
2nd  Lt  

.167 
.   48 
.398 
101 

Shodack  Landing 
Coleman,  C.  J.,  Pvt      . 

South  Ozone 
Colyer,  Wilbur  E.,  Sgt. 
(M.  of  H.)  
Edgar,  F.  W.,  Cpl  
Springfield 
Reilly,  A.  F.,  Pvt  
Stapleton 
Tappen,  J.  J.,  Pvt 

.    18 
.137 

.330 
.384 
.   50 

Syracuse 
Beebe,  D.  C.,  2nd  Lt  

Gilbert,  F.  W.,  1st  Lt.  .  . 

..162 
276 

Messanelli,  R.  A.,  Ph.  M.. 

Bernier,  O.  D.,  2nd  Lt  
Borst,  R.  P.,  Regt.  Spl.  Sgt.  . 
Conklin,  M.  E.,  2nd  Lt  
Cristofaro,  Vittorio,  Pvt 

.   54 
.   64 
.103 
110 

Moran,  Russell,  Pvt  

..284 

Valatie 
VanBuren,  George,  Pvt 

397 

Valley  Falls 
Cox  E   J    Sgt 

108 

Dupre,  M  J.,  Sgt 

.135 
.217 
.226 
.230 
.255 
.366 
373 

Kane,  C.  J.,  Pvt  
Klapetsky,  J.  W.,  Cpl  
Krause,  W.  H.,  1st  Sgt  
McDermott,  C.  W.,  2nd  Lt.  . 
Smith,  Fred  E.,  Pvt  
Sprouse.  Robert,  Sgt.  .  . 

Wards  Island 
McLaughlin,  John,  Cpl 
Waterford 
Rowland,  S.  J.,  Pvt  
Waterloo 
Van  Dyne,  J.  A.,  Pvt  
Watertown 
Considine,  Francis,  Pvt 
Resseguie,  H.  D.,  Capt.  .  .  . 

NORTH  CAROLIN 

Charlotte  —  Continued 
Owens  F  A     1st  Lt 

.  .261 
..200 
..398 

..104 
..330 

A 

..304 
318 

Tickner,  J.,  Cpl  

.391 
406 

Warren,  R.  F.,  Cpl  

Wheaton,  H.  J.,  Cpl  

.413 

Altamahaw 
Cook,  R.  P.,  Sgt 

105 

Andrews 
Hooper,  M.  C.,  Cpl  
Kelley,  H.  G.,  Pvt  
Piercy,  R.  S.,  Pvt.  .  . 
Ash 
Smith,  B.  B.,  Pvt 

.197 
.220 
.315 

365 

Poore,  B.  A  ,  Brig.  Gen 

Poplin,  D   C    Pvt 

318 

Ransom,  J.  O.,  1st  Lt  
William,  J.  F.,  Jr.,  1st  Lt.  . 
Clayton 
Stephenson,  Carlton,  Cpl  .  .  . 
Clinton 
Beatty,  G.  S.,  2nd  Lt  
Hubbard,  H.  G.,  Sgt  
Concord 
Cranford,  A.  L.,  Pvt  
Green,  E.  B.,  Pvt 

..326 
.  .419 

..376 

..150 
..200 

..109 
169 

Angier 
Stevenson,  C.  F.,  Cpl  
Asheville 
Hester,  H.  S.,  1st  Lt  

.376 
.189 

Koon,  E.  S.,  1st  Lt.  .  . 

229 

Williams,  Lockwood,  1st  Sgt. 
Buies  Creek 
Link,  O.  R.,  Cook. 

.419 
244 

Laughlin,  J.  H.,  Pvt  
Mooreland,  T.  A.,  Pvt  
Thornburg,  Z.  B.,  1st  Lt.  .  . 
Coolumee 
Jordan,  Charles,  Pvt  
Council 
Savage,  E.  S.,  1st  Lt  
Davidson 
Johnston,  L.  E.,  Cpl  
Durham 
Bane,  T.  P.,  Cpl  

..234 
..284 
..390 

..215 
..347 
..213 
..   43 

Bakers  Creek 
Green,  Garland,  Pvt.  . 

169 

Belhaven 
Riddic,  Archie,  Pvt  

.333 

Black  Mountain 
Beckwith,  Bryan,  2nd  Lt.  .  .  . 
Brickton 
Ward,  G  B  ,  Sgt. 

.   50 
405 

Gardens 
Fowler,  L.  K.,  Pvt  
Chapel  Hill 
Johnston,  J.  H.,  1st  Lt  
Charlotte 
Alexander,  T.  L.,  1st  Lt  
Berryhill,  J.  W.,  Pvt  
Hinson,  G.  R.,  Sgt,  1st  Cl.  .  . 
Hunter,  J.  W.,  Pvt  

.152 
.213 

.   31 
.   55 
.192 
.203 

Pope,  Ollie,  Pvt  
Stanfield,  Laurence,  Color  S 

..318 
gt. 
..374 
385 

Teer,  H.  O.,  1st  Lt  

East  Arcadia 
Devane,  Duncan  J.,  Sgt.  .  .  . 
East  Lake 
Twiford,  El  wood,  Pvt  

..122 
..396 

Watertown — Continued 

Steinhilber,  C.  W.,  1st  Lt 375 

Ryan,  R.  J.,  Capt 344 

Wayland 
O'Connor,  H.  G.,  Sgt 299 

Wellsburg 
Fletcher,  L.  C.,  1st  Lt 148 

Wellsville 
Duffy,  O.  F.,  Pvt 133 

Wcstchester 
Scott,  E.  W.,  Sgt 351 

West  New  Brighton 

McCoy,  C.  A.,  Cpl 255 

Schultz,  Frank,  Pvt 350 

White  Plains 
Henderson,  C.  R.,  Cpl .  .        .  .  187 

Hull,  H.  G.,  Sgt 202 

Lynch,  J.  J.,  Sgt 249 

Lynch,  H.  P.,  Cpl 249 

Whitestone 
Winters,  R.  C.,  1st  Lt 423 

Windsor 
Heath,  L.  B.,  Pvt 185 

Witherbee 
Rounds,  C.  D.,  Cpl 341 

Woodside 
Hamilton,  Otho,  1st  Lt 176 

Yonkers 

Blackburn,  Raymond,  Sgt 68 

Brady,  F.  M.,  1st  Lt 67 

Dean,  T.  G.,  Jr.,  Cpl 118 

Klein,  Irving,  Cpl 226 

Livermore,  R.  B.,  1st  Lt 245 

McCrudden,  J.  F.,  Pvt 255 

Robertson,  Angus,  Sgt 336 

Thomas,  William,  Sgt 388 

Tompkins,  Harrison,  Sgt 392 

Youngstown 
Jillson,  H.  D.,  Pvt 210 


Edenton 
Byruni,  J.  C.,  1st  Sgt  ........   83 

Sure 
Green,  Wallace,  Sgt  .........  169 


Williams,  I.  R.,  2nd  Lt  ......  419 

Farmville.  . 
Peadom,  A.  J.,  Pvt  ..........  310 

Fayetteville 
Blanchard,  Edgar,  Pvt  .......   59 

Byrd,  D.  B.,  1st  Lt  ..........   83 

Douglas,  Otis  R.,  Pvt  ........  129 

Draughon,  Edgar  S.  W.,  Pvt..  130 
Lamb,  R.  J.,  Maj  ...........  232 

Paton,  N.  E.,  Sgt  ...........  308 

Ward,  G.  B.,  Pvt  ............  405 

Flat  Rock 
Hollingsworth,  Alexander,  Cpl.  195 

Florence 
Mills,  E.  W.,  2nd  Lt  .........  279 

Gastonia 
Dixon,  B.  F.,  Cpl  ...........  125 

Holland,  J.  W.,  Sgt  ..........  195 

Gneiss 
Moss,  T.  M.,  Pvt  ...........  287 

Goldsboro 
Bragdon,  Ronold,  Ph.  M., 

3rd  Cl  .................   72 

Bain,  Edgar,  Capt  ...........  40 

Graham 
Robertson,  J.  N.,  1st  Sgt  .....  336 

Granville  County 
Jenkins,  P.  B.,  Sgt  ..........  209 


553 


Geographical  Index — Continued 


NORTH  CAROLINA— Continued 


Grayson 
Kilby  R  E.  L  ,  Pvt..      .    . 

223 

Monroe 
Parker,  S.  I.,  2nd  Lt  

.307 

Smithfield 
Barbour,  W.  C.,  Pvt.    . 

43 

Greensboro 
Buck,  Robert,  Pvt  

.   77 

Mooresboro 
Champion,  Herbert,  Pvt.  .  . 

.   94 

South  Mills 
Forehand,  W.  S.,  Sgt  

.151 

Campbell,  R.  L.,  1st  Lt  
Haw  River 
Foster,  W.  L.,  Pvt  

.   86 
.151 

Mooresville 
Hart,  S.  C.,  Pvt  
Morganton 
Rust,  A.  L.,  Master  Eng 

.181 
344 

Spray 
Shively.  H.  H.,  Pvt  
Stanfield 
Smith,  A.  W.,  Cpl  . 

.358 
355 

Henderson 
Gill,  J  H  ,  Sgt  

162 

Morven 
McLendon,  P.  A.,  Lt  

261 

Statesville 
Morrison,  J.  K.,  2nd  Lt. 

286 

Hiddenite 
McLain,  A.  M.,  Pvt  

.260 

Mount  Airy 
Pruitt,  F.  C.,  Sgt  

322 

Stern 
Mayes,  J.  B.,  Jr.,  Capt.  . 

273 

High  Point 

Shelton,  Clyde,  Sgt.  .  . 

357 

Swepsonville 

Morgan,  Ernest,  Pvt  

..284 

Mount  Ulla 

Lankford,  J.  A.,  Pvt  

.234 

Hope  Mills 

Brantley,  R.  C.,  Sgt  

68 

Sylva 

Hall  Henry  H  ,  Pvt 

175 

Brown,  D.  S.,  Sgt 

73 

Waldroop,  Walter,  Pvt 

402 

Hurdle  Mills 
Blackwell,  Robert  L.,  Pvt  , 

Okisko 
Perry,  S.  E.,  Cpl  

311 

Tarboro 
Carlisle,  T.  W.,  Sgt  

87 

(M.  of  H.)  

.  .   18 

Old  Trap 

Taylorsville 

Ingold 

Forbes,  B.  T.,  Cpl... 

150 

Barnes,  Raymond,  Pvt  

.  44 

Carter  B  A    Pvt 

89 

Othello 

Brookshire,  W.  D.,  Pvt 

73 

Wallace,  W  M  ,  Pvt 

403 

Mays,  H  L  ,  Sgt 

273 

McDonald,  Douglas,  Pvt.  . 

..256 

Oxford 
Ellington,  J.  M  ,  1st  Lt 

138 

Thomasville 
Varner,  A.  H  ,  Pvt    . 

398 

Bridgers,  A.  O.,  Pvt.  1st  Cl 
Jonesville 
Lovelace,  D.  H.,  Pvt  

.   71 
..247 

Harris,  G.  W.,  Sgt  
Powell,  W.  H.,  Sgt  
Palmyra 

..181 
..319 

Unaka 
Rose,  D.  F.,  Pvt  

Verona 

.340 

Kannapolis 

Hyman,  Ernest,  Pvt  

204 

Parker,  W.  E.,  Pvt  

.307 

McKay,  Albert,  Cpl  

.  .259 

Pikeville 

Vixon 

Shankle,  Vance,  Cpl 

355 

West,  Brodie,  Cpl  .  .  . 

.412 

Hensley,  H.  G.,  Sgt  

.188 

Kenly 
Hardison,  DeWitt,  Pvt 

179 

Plott 
Carver,  John,  Cpl  

.  .   91 

Wananish 
Lewis,  R.  E.,  Cpl  

.241 

Kerr 
Newton  I   M    Cpl 

294 

Polkton 
Curlee,  William,  Cpl 

113 

Watha 
Wells,  J.  T.,  Sgt      .      . 

411 

Kingston 
Hawkins  P  G    Sgt 

184 

Princeton 
Capps,  E.  A.,  Pvt.  . 

86 

Webster 
Bryson,  J.  J.,  1st  Sgt  

76 

Jackson,  B.  C.,  Pvt  

..206 

Raleigh 
Baker,  J.  M.,  Cpl  

41 

Wendell 
Harris,  E.  G.,  Lt  

.180 

Butler,  E.  L.,  Cpl  
Laurinburg 

.  .   82 

Garner,  C.  H.,  Pvt  
Ray,  John,  Capt  

.158 
326 

West  Ashfville 
Herron,  William,  Sgt  

.189 

McClelland  L  R    Sgt 

253 

Silver,  H.  S.,  1st  Lt 

361 

White  Oak 

Teachey,  R   M  ,  Pvt 

385 

Lidwell,  H  L.,  Sgt 

242 

Gold,  T.  B.,  IstLt  

..165 

Telfair,  S.  F.,  2nd  Lt  
Red  Springs 

.385 

Williamston 
Martin,  H.  B.,  Cpl  

270 

McDade,  W.  J.,  Sgt  
Spencer,  E.  L.,  2nd  Lt  

..255 
..372 

Davis,  Dunk,  1st  Sgt  
Regal 

..116 

Mobley,  C.  R.,  Sgt  
Wilmington 

.281 

McDonald,  Robert,  Pvt 

256 

Davis,  B.  G  ,  Pvt    

116 

Faust,  J  W  ,  Sgt.  .  . 

143 

Reidsville 

Loder,  J.  C.,  2nd  Lt  

.245 

Parker  W  J    Sgt 

307 

Gayer,  A.  J.,  Pvt  

93 

Loring,  D.  W.,  Lt  

247 

Williams,  Ray,  Bglr  

419 

Griffith,  Luther  C.,  Pvt  

..170 

Loughlin,  J.  J.,  Capt  

.247 

Lilesville 

124 

Rascoe,  R.  R.,  Sgt  
Stokes,  J  Y.,  Jr.,  1st  Lt 

.  .326 
377 

Rorison,  H.  C.,  1st  Lt  
Yopp,  S.  F.  Jr.,  Sgt  

.339 
429 

Walker,  E.  P.,  Sgt  

..402 

Wilson 

Smith   Dalton  Pvt 

366 

Rocky  Mount 

Anderson,  R.  B.,  1st  Lt.  .  .  . 

.   34 

Lucana 

Spain,  Garland,  Cpl  

.  .371 

Winston-Salem 

Lamm,  Johnnie,  Pvt  

..233 

Rosemary 
Higson,  Willke,  Cpl 

.    191 

Byrd,  M.  C.,  1st  Sgt  
Oliver,  M.  O.,  Sgt  

.  83 
.301 

Brown  S  R    Sgt 

75 

St    Pauls 

Turrentine,  H.  S.,  Pvt    .... 

396 

Hartman  G   L    1st  Lt 

181 

Wagner  D  L    Sgt 

401 

Lindsey,  R.,  1st  Lt  
Mabe  J  D    Pvt 

..243 
263 

Salemburg 
White  Lyman  Sgt 

414 

Woodland 
Parker  C  W  ,  2nd  Lt 

306 

Marshall 
Bradley,  J.  L.,  Pvt      

..   67 

Sea  Gate 
Sneeden,  S.  V.,  Pvt  

..369 

Winterville 
McLawhon,  L.  B.,  Sdlr.  .  .  . 

.261 

Millbranch 
Mintz   F  B     Sgt 

280 

Shelby 
Turner  D   C.,  Capt   

395 

Woodleaf 
Lyerly,  W.  B.,  Pvt  

.249 

Alexander 

210 

NORTH  DAKOTA 

Churches  Ferry 
Humphrey  F  H  ,  Mech 

202 

Glen  Ullin 
Hegeman,  August,  Pvt  

.186 

Alice 
Birch   R  I    Sgt 

56 

Devil  Lake 
Donahue  J  J.,  Pvt      

..127 

Grand  Forks 

on  a 

Aneta 
Broberg  C  J    Pvt 

72 

Dickinson 
Soules,  J.  A.,  2nd  Lt  

..371 

Jamestown 

Butte 
Waite  G   T    Pvt 

401 

Fargo 
Lough   M  S    Maj 

247 

Peterson,  O.  W.,  Sgt  
Zacher,  V.  B.,  IstLt  

.312 

.430 

Carbury 
Dravland.  A.  B..  Pvt.  . 

..130 

Flaxton 
Strawbridge,  George,  Pvt  .  . 

..379 

Manfred 
Tveten,  H.  L.,  Pvt  

.396 

554 


Geographical  Index — Continued 


Norton 
Hall,  F.  L.,  Pvt 174 

Portal 
Finn,  Henry,  Pvt 146 

Rugby 
Shuman,  G.  A.,  2nd  Lt 359 


NORTH  DAKOTA— Continued 

Sheyenne 
Bush,  Garret,  Cpl 81 

Tower  City 
Chartier,  E.  J.,  1st  Sgt 95 

Upham 
Maier,  C.  J.,  Pvt 265 


Akron 

Brown,  C.  E.,  Pvt 73 

Kelly,  L.  J.,  Pvt 220 

Kjose,  C.  O.,  Cpl 226 

Manwaring,  C.  F.,  Sgt 267 

O'Rourke,  J.  P.,  Pvt 303 

Smith,  C.  M.,  Sgt 365 

Stickles,  Harvey,  Pvt 377 

Welker,  T.  B.,  Pvt 411 

Whitman,  W.  M.,  Col 416 

Amherst 
Powers,  R.  E.,  1st  Lt 320 

Ashland 
Crabbe,  T.  P.,  Pvt 109 

Athens 

Johnson,  S.  M.,  Maj 212 

Smith,  Clarence,  Cpl 365 

Bellaire 
Blaknee,  Faun,  Sgt 58 

Bellefontaine 

Kaylor,  F.  E.,  Pvt 218 

Pratt,  L.  L.,  Lt 320 

Roberts,  L.  D.,  Sgt 336 

Belmont 
Thompson,  C.  W.,  Sgt 388 

Berea 

Baesel,  A.  E.,  2nd  Lt 40 

Engel,  W.  F.,  Sgt 140 

Ursprung,  R.  S.,  1st  Lt 396 

Caldwell 

Jarvis,  H.  S.,  1st  Lt 208 

Ruppel,  William,  Sgt 343 

Canton 
Hughes,  F.  A.,  Mech 201 

Adelspberger,  Earl,  Sgt 29 

Chillicothe 

Holcomb,  Roy,  Sgt 194 

Wilson,  Casel,  Pvt 421 

Cincinnati 

Barton,  H.  D..  Cpl 46 

Brautigan,  G.  H.,  Pvt 68 

Budde,  G.  W.,  Pvt 77 

Carley,  V.  A.,  Pvt 87 

Carroll,  T.  A.,  Cpl 89 

Colebank,  P.  R.,  1st  Lt 101 

Downer.  J.  W.,  Lt.  Col 129 

Galbraith  F.  W.,  Jr.,  Col 156 

Heintz,  Victor,  Capt 186 

Holmes,  C.  R.,  1st  Lt      195 

Houchins,  L.  C.,  Cpl 198 

Jones,  Wilbur,  Wgnr     215 

McDevitt,  J.  A.,  1st  Lt 256 

Morrison,  John,  2nd  Lt 286 

Reiffin,  Abe,  Pvt 329 

Spitznagel,  Charles,  Cpl 

Trekauskas,  T.  A.,  Sgt 393 

Vollmer,  F.  D.,  Pvt 401 

West,  J.  A.,  2nd  Lt 412 

Circleville 
Kochensparger,  James,  Sgt.  .  .228 

Cleveland 

Crawford,  H.  E.,  Pvt 110 

Crawford,  Ned,  Pvt 110 

Davis,  H.  H.,  1st  Lt 117 

Dugan,  Frank,  Pvt 13J 

Ferguson,  W.  J.,  Cpl 145 

Hanley,  J.  M.,  Chap 178 

Hayes  M.  J.   1st  Lt 184 

Loucks  C.  C.,  Pvt 24" 


OHIO 

Cleveland — Cont  inued 
Vfac William,  Alexander,  Sgt. 

Mahafey,  Emory,  Pvt 

Vlutie,  Eli,  Pvt 

Roberts,  C.  G.,  1st  Lt 

Sharkey.  C.,  Pvt 

Smith,  H.  G.,  1st  Lt 

Steinkraus,  H.  W.,  1st  Lt.  .  . 
Wozniack,  Anthony,  Pvt 

Columbus 

Avery.  W.  L.,  1st  Lt 

Carroll,  T.  C.,  Cpl 

Grave,  H.  H.,  Capt 

Crumley,  Fred,  Cpl 

laubrich,  Robert,  Maj 

Hill,  W.  H.,  Cpl 

Hoover,  C.  S.,  Sgt 

McHill,  D.  R.,  Capt 

Koss,  M.  S.,  Pvt 

McGill,  D.  R.,  Capt 

Parsons.  J.  K.,  Col 

Peyton,  Byron,  Sgt 

Ricket,  H.  C.,  Cook 

Rickenbacker,  E.  V.,  Capt.  . 
Simon,  L.  C.,  Jr.,  1st  Lt.  .  .  . 

Walker,  F.  L.,  Maj 

Wrobbel,  John,  Cook 

Zinner,  F.  J.,  2nd  Lt 

Coshocton 
Keenan,  W.  H.,  1st  Lt 

Dayton 

Campbell,  H.  W.,  Sgt 

Epler,  C.  E.,  Pvt 

King,  E.  E.,  Sgt 

Schumacher,  F.  X  ,  1st  Lt. . . 

Smith,  Emerson,  Pvt 

Smith,  Fred,  Sgt 

Defiance 
Nelson,  C.  E.,  2nd  Lt 

Delaware 

Rieck,  J.  G.,  Pvt 

Weaver,  C.  H.,  2nd  Lt 

Dennison 
Flood,  J.  E.,  Sgt 

East  Liverpool 

Keeper,  E.  E.,  Pvt 

Molsberry,  H.  C.,  1st  Lt 

Watkins,  George,  Sgt 

Elyria 

Ferguson,  G.  L.,  Sgt.  1st  Cl. 
Wilder,  M.  P.,  Capt 

Freeport 
English,  L.  M.,  1st  Lt 

Gallipolis 
Barlow,  A.  M.,  1st  Lt 

Girard 

Boop,  Lawrence,  Pvt 

Evans,  Roderick,  Cpl 

Glencoe 
Thornton,  Joseph,  Pvt 

Greenville 

Foureman,  R.  B.,  2nd  Lt. . . 
Hallesville 

Dresbach,  I.  H.,  Sgt 

Hamilton 

Crocker,  J.  M.,  Cpl 

Ironton 

Baldwin,  Thomas,  Pvt 

Gilfillan,  D.  M.f  Capt 

Goldcamp,  F.  J.,  Pvt 


251 
265 
290 
336 
355 
367 
375 
426 

39 
89 
168 
171 
183 
192 
,197 
,257 
.229 
.257 
.307 
.313 
.333 
333 
.361 
.402 
.426 
.431 

.219 

.  85 
.140 
.224 
.350 


.293 


.333 
.408 


,149 


Valley  City 
Holzman,  George,  Pvt 196 

Wahpeton 
Frank,  W.  J.,  Pvt 152 

Wishek 
Kurle,  Christian,  Pvt 231 


.219 
.281 
.407 

.145 
.417 

.140 
.  44 

.  63 
.142 

.390 
.151 
.130 
.110 


.   42 
.162 


Kingsmills 

Leonard,  H.  D.,  Pvt 239 

Lancaster 

irenstuhl,  George,  Pvt 70 

Lindsay,  G.  S.,  Sgt 243 

Turkopp,  C.  F.,  Cpl 395 

Lakewood 

Trew,  R.  T.,  Sgt 393 

Leetonia 

Gottschalk,  James,  Pvt 167 

Liden  Heights 

Koeppel,  Oscar,  Capt 228 

Lima 

King,  J.  N.,  Capt 225 

lievan,  Simpson,  Cpl 240 

Lindsey 

Koleman,  Norman,  Sgt 228 

London 

Cryder,  C.  C.,  Cpl 112 

Leonard,  Harry,  Pvt 239 

Londonville 

Cover,  S.  J.,  Pvt 108 

Loraine 

Young,  George,  Cpl 429 

Lyndon 

Korn,  W.  S.,  Sgt 229 

Mansfield 

Williams,  C.  F.,  2nd  Lt 418 

McArthur 

Seitz,  L.  E.,  Pvt .....352 

Marenzo 

Lloyd,  D.  W.,  Pvt 245 

Marion 

Stafford,  Charles,  Sgt 373 

Martins  Ferry 

Harris,  J.  R.,  Sgt 181 

Walton,  E.  A.,  Mech 405 

Mount  Healthy 

Funk,  Peter,  Pvt 155 

Ml.  Vernon 

Smithhisler,  P.  A.,  Sgt 369 

Tavenner,  R.  L.,  Capt 384 

Mount  Washington 

Eich,  Werner,  Pvt 138 

Newark 

Jones,  William,  Cpl 215 

Shinn,  L.  P.,  1st  Lt 358 

Swingle,  Gray,  Sgt 383 

Yockey,  W.  S.,  Pvt 429 

New  Madison 

Farst,  Laroy,  Pvt 143 

New  London 

Haverfield,  J.  G.,  Sgt 183 

Niles 

Pappas,  P.  J.,  Pvt 306 

Norwood 

Barnett,  L.  M.,  1st  Lt 45 

Oakwood 

Gilts,  Dan,  Pvt 163 

Osgood 

Gunckle,  Wilk,  Pvt 172 

Paulding 

Eyler,  W.  H.,  1st  Lt 142 

Payne 
Boyd,  C.  M.,  Pvt 66 

LockeTk.  W.f  Cpl 245 

Pomeroy 

Ackley,  George,  Sgt 28 

Hess,  H.  L.,  IstLt 189 


555 


Geographical  Index — Continued 


OHIO— Continued 


Portsmouth 

176 
284 
331 

423 
41 

313 
410 

99 

258 

65 
157 

.128 
254 

.   66 
422 

.  77 
244 
.   53 
.273 
.  89 
.214 
177 

Steubenville 
Curfman  T  D  ,  Sgt  . 

113 

290 

66 
104 
127 
138 
163 
175 
271 
308 
315 
320 
329 
427 

388 

405 
169 
194 
69 
42 
100 
40 
397 
317 
24 

241 
417 

284 
402 
69 
161 
55 

117 
192 
279 

241 

27 
75 

208 

184 
404 

68 
51 

Washingtonville 
Detrow,  Walter,  Pvt 

122 

Moore,  W.  E.,  Pvt  
Rice,  J.  T.,  Pvt  
Richmond  Dale 

Myers  D  E    Pvt 

Wellston 
Williams,  Frank,  Sgt 

418 

Toledo 
Bozenhardt,  E.  G.,  Pvt  
Cook,  E.  R.,  Capt  
Donaldson  S  S    Pvt 

Wellsville 
Fogo,  E.  T.,  1st  Lt  

..149 

Rittman 
Bair  H  A    2nd  Lt 

West  Park 
Sigg,  C  F  ,  Sgt 

360 

Ellis,  H.  J.,  IstLt  
Gillen,  E   N  ,  Pvt     . 

Woodsfield 
Norria,  E.  C.,  Pvt  

..296 

Sandusky 
Pfeil  Clarence  Pvt 

TTa.ll    T    P      1  st  T  t 

Mason,  E.  G.,  Sgt  

Wooster 
Redick,  F.  C.,  Capt  

..327 

Weimer,  H.  H.,  Capt  

Seaman 
Clarke,  J.  L.,  Pvt  

Pierson,  E.  L.,  Cpl  

Youngstown 
Brenner,  J.  P.,  2nd  Lt  
Hadnett,  George,  Cpl  
Petrach,  E.  H.,  Bglr  
Zanesville 
Hook,  W.  B.,  Sgt          

..   70 
..174 
..313 

.  .197 

Sciota  County 

Reed,  George,  Cook  

Springfield 
Bowman,  S.  A.,  2nd  Lt  
Gander  William  Pvt  . 

Wygast,  Gregory,  Pvt  
Troy 
Thompson.  Clifford,  Sgt  

OKLAHOMA 

Golden 
Walters,  J.  B.  F.,  Pvt  
Hastings 

Orppn    Willif>    (~Vil 

Palmer  J  A  ,  2nd  Lt 

305 

Ada 
Dorgan,  John  Joseph,  Pvt.  .  . 
Aha 
McCormick,  C.  F.,  Capt.  .  .  . 

Oklahoma  City 
Cochran  J   B    Sgt 

100 

Dunn,  Don,  Pvt  

..134 

Light,  W.  S.,  Cpl  

..242 

Bartlesville 
Boyd,  L.  A.,  Pvt  

Heavener 
Hogan,  J.  A.,  Sgt  
Hennessey 
Breckenridge,  R.  M.,  Pvt.  .  .  . 
Lindsay 
Ball  W  R    Cpl 

Wallace,  J.  E.,  Capt  

..403 

Orlando 
Jenkins,  W.  H.,  Pvt  
Pawhuska 
Grinstead,  J.  R.,  Sgt  
Perry 
Thedingef,  L.  C.,  Sgt  
Ringling 
Cassingham,  Leroy,  Pvt  .  .  . 
Ringwood 
Walls,  O.  M.,  Pvt  
Robertson 
Trimmer  Lee  Pvt 

..209 
..170 
..387 
..   92 
..403 
394 

Wines,  P.  J.,  Sgt                 .    . 

Bixby 
Buffalo,  J.  A.,  Pvt  

Blackwell 
Litchfield,  J.  R.,  Ph.  M  

Caddo 
Benefield,  Corbett,  Cpl  
Checotoli 
Mecom,  John,  Pvt 

Locust  Grove 
Cody,  W.  C.,  Pvt 

Luther 
Bailey,  E  O  ,  Cpl 

Claremore 
Carter,  C.  H.,  Pvt  
Clarita 
Jones  C  V    Cpl 

Malison 
Valentine,  A.  P.,  Pvt  
Mangum 
Ponder,  W.  T.,  1st  Lt  
Sampler,  Samuel  M.,  Sgt., 
(M.  of  H.)  
Marietta 
Liddell,  C  J  ,  Sgt 

Sapulpa 
Shadrick,  B.  L.,  Pvt  
Seminole 
Turner,  H.  L.,  Cpl.,  (M.  of 

..354 

H.) 
25 

Cleveland 
Haney  J  S  ,  Pvt 

CordeU 
Harden,  W.  T.,  Sgt  
Crescent 
Kouts,  W.  M.,  Sgt  
Heavener 
Hogan  J   H    Sgt 

.179 
.229 
194 

Shawnee 
Cooney,  J.  M.,  Cpl  
Spiro 
Garr,  C.  W.,  Cpl  
St.  Ada 
Clapp   D   O     Pvt 

..105 
..158 
98 

Wilcoxson,  Orval,  Pvt  
May 
Morey,  F.  H.,  Pvt  
Mead 
Walden,  Fitzgerald,  1st  Sgt.  . 
Medford 
Breeden,  Eldon,  1st  Lt  
Miami 
Gibbs,  D.  R.,  Pvt  
Morrison 
Berry,  T.  A.,  Pvt  
Muskogee 
Davis,  W.  D.,  Col  
Hine,  O   L  H    Capt 

Drummond 
Allen,  C  W.,  Sgt  .  . 

32 

Drumvrright 
Balch,  J.  H.,  Ph.  M  
Kearns,  C.  F.,  Pvt  

.   42 
?19 

Tar  River 
Bayly,  H.  E.,  Sgt  
Tulsa 
Barnes,  H.  C.,  Jr.,  1st  Lt.  . 
Bennett,  Jack,  Sgt 

.  .   48 

..   44 
53 

Elmond 
Bainbridge,  R.  J.,  Cpl 

41 

El  Reno 
Dulaney,  Dick,  Pvt  

133 

Cowan,  Jack,  Pvt  
McGuire,  L.  F.,  Pvt  
Rogers  Will   Pvt 

..108 
..258 
339 

Hoffman  C.  O.,  1st  Lt.  .  . 

193 

Elm 
Bailey,  A.  G.,  Sgt  

40 

Matthews,  H.  A.,  1st  Lt.  . 
Trousdale 
Morphew,  J.  E.,  Sgt  
Vian 
Bell,  Frank,  Pvt        

..272 
..285 
..   52 
..   37 

Milne,  W.  L.,  Pvt  

New  Kirk 
Lewis  S  A    Sgt 

Enterprise 
Parrish  Grady  Sgt 

.307 
67 

Enid 
Brady  C  N  ,  Pvt.  . 

Norman 
Abbott,  G   C  ,  Sgt 

Walters 
Atchavit,  Calvin,  Pvt  

Fletcher 
Swearingen,  W.  H.,  Pvt  
Fort  Gibson 
Adair,  William,  1st  Sgt  
Foss 
Grulkey,  Fred  F.,  Pvt 

.282 
.   28 
171 

Brown,  V.  E.,  1st  Sgt  

Oakland 
James,  J  A.,  Sgt  

Weleetka 
Coleman   R   M    Pvt 

101 

Okarche 
Hays,  G.  P.,  Lt.,  (M.  of  H.)  . 
.     .                         20, 

Heard,  Elmer,  Capt  

..185 
425 

Wewoka 
Woods  H   S    Sgt 

Garber 
Richardson,  C.  M.,  Sgt  

Bandon 
Auer,  Charles,  Cpl  

.332 

38 

Okmulgee 
Walter,  H.  F.,  Cpl    

Wyona 
Donaghue,  Robert  H.,  Sgt  127 

Creston 
Rogers,  B.  F.,  Ph.  M.,  2nd  Cl. 
339 

OREGON 

Bend 
Brandon,  Clyde,  Pvt  
Cottage  Grove 
Beebe.  L.  C.,  Capt.  . 

Beaverton 
Swenson.  K.  J.,  Mai... 

,  383 

556 


Geographical  Index — Continued 


OREGON— Continued 


Hillsdale 
Koehler  K  H  A    Pvt 

228 

Freewater 
Dakin,  H.  A.,  Cpl  
Portland 
Bird,  H.  M.,  Sgt  

114 

57 
..73 
70 

Portland—  Continued 
Read,  R.  E.,  Pvt.  . 

327 

Hood  River 
Soaulding,  D  L  ,  Cpl..    . 

371 

Saul,  T.  W.,  1st.  Lt  
Stearns,  D.  W.,  Cpi  

.347 
.374 

.122 
321 

Linnton 
Wilcox   G   W    Pvt 

417 

Broomfield,  Hugh  D.,  1st  Lt. 
Brett  S  E  ,  Maj   .  . 

Salem 
Dewitz,  Helmuth.  Pvt  
Presley,  A.  C.,  Sgt  

McMinnville 
Collinge,  P.  T.,  Sgt.  1st  Cl 
Growdon,  James  P.,  Capt  . 
Milwaukee 
Van  Amburgh,  H.  C.,  Cpl. 
Newberg 
Lee  A  T    1st  Lt 

.  .102 
.  .  .  171 

...397 
237 

Bump,  A.  L.,  Col  
Burgard  J  C     1st  Lt 

.   78 
79 

Ely,  E.  E.,  Sgt.,  IstCl  
Hansen,  William,  Cpl  

.139 
178 

Price,  E.  J.,  1st  Lt  

Sherwood 
Rasmussen,  Alexander,  Maj  . 
Wallowa 
Womack  J  H    Pvt 

321 
.326 
424 

Hunt  D  B    Cpl 

202 

Kyle,  E.  C.,  Pvt  
McEntee,  Eugene,  Pvt 

.231 
257 

North  Portland 
Ackley,  Ward  M.,  Capt.  .  . 
Wilcox,  R.  M.,  1st  Lt  

Alburtus 
Snyder,  A.  E.,  Pvt    

..  28 
...417 

.  .  .369 

McLeod,  H.  L.,  1st  Lt  

.261 
.310 

358 

Woodburn 
Haven,  Chester,  Pvt  . 

183 

Pearson,  H.  L.,  Pvt  

PENNSYLVANIA 

Brookville 
Shively,  G.  J.,  Pvt   

Dubois 
Bills,  A.  C.,  Cpl  

56 

Alden 
Lyster,  W.  G.,  Pvt  
O'Neill,  J.  T.,  Pvt  

...250 
...302 

Bryn  Mawr 
Townsend,  R.  L.,  Pvt 

393 

Cowie,  James,  Sgt 

108 

East  on 

.324 
.279 
80 

Winthrope,  J.  H.,  1st  Sgt.  .  . 
Bulger 
Neal,  G.  W.,  Sgt  

.424 
29? 

Wayne,  L.  G.f  Pvt  

...408 

Eau  Claire 
Miller,  T.  A.  O.,  Pvt  
Eldred 
Burns,  N.  D.,  Pvt.  . 

Altoona 

TrurnlrJ    W     T     ^srt 

one 

Lightner,  Blake,  2nd  Lt.  .  . 
Norton,  F.  B.,  Sgt  
Norton,  F.  W.,  1st  Lt  
Roberts,  C.  C  ,  2nd  Lt  . 

...242 
...  297 
...297 
336 

Butler 
Davis,  W.  E.,  Sgt 

117 

Carbondale 
McGinty,  J.  J.,  Sgt  
Mannion,  Maurice,  Sgt  
Carrick 
Fries,  G.  J.,  Jr  ,  Pvt. 

.258 
.267 

154 

Elizabethtown 
Ream,  B.  L.,  Cpl  

.327 

Rowan,  C.  R.,  1st  Lt  
Apollo 
Hill  Samuel  Pvt 

...341 
192 

Ellwood  City 
Hassig,  A.  U.,  1st  Lt  

.183 

Porter,  V  C  ,  Cpl 

318 

Lambing,  F.  C.,  Pvt  
Ardmore 
Bullock,  Benjamin,  1st  Lt. 
Hurley,  P.  T.,  Pvt  
Archbald 
Swift,  Harry,  Pvt    

.  .  .  232 

...78 
...204 

...383 

Emma 
Erb,  Daniel,  Pvt 

140 

Jones,  Alvey,  Bn.  Sgt.  Maj  .  . 
Castle  Shannon 
Zeiler,  Elmer,  Cpl  

.214 
431 

Erie 
Guyer,  Thomas  L.,  Pvt   .  .  . 

.173 

Centralia 
Monahan,  E.  V.,  Sgt  
Chambersburg 
Boiling,  A.  R.,  2nd  Lt  

.282 
6? 

Mascorella,  Samuel,  Pvt.  .  . 

.271 

Michener,  J.  H.,  1st  Lt    ... 

.277 

Athens 
Rinebold,  W.  J.,  Pvt  
Audenreid 
Mader  T  O     1st  Sgt 

...334 
264 

Moore,  J  D.,  Cpl 

283 

Spencer,  W.  H.,  2nd  Lt  

.372 

Clarendon 
McGinnis  G  E    Capt 

257 

Tayntor,  C.  O.,  1st  Lt  
Young  A  J    Pvt 

..385 
429 

Avoca 
Nealis,  J  J  ,  Sgt 

212 

Cheny 
Courter,  J.  L.,  Cpl  
Chester 
Newlin,  E.  L.,  Pvt  
Riley  R  R  ,  Cpl     . 

.107 

.294 
.334 
.341 
.375 

.   45 
335 

Fairmount  City 
Otte   Fred,  Pvt 

303 

Thomas,  David,  Cpl  
Avella 
Endler,  Frank,  Pvt  
Bayertown 
Spatz   Carl   Maj 

...387 
...  140 
371 

Fawn  Grove 
McElwain,  H.  E.,  Sgt  

257 

Fertigs 
Sharrar,  Oliver,  Cpl  

..355 

Ruddock,  A.  L.,  Sgt  
Steininger,  R.  H.,  Pvt  
Chicora 
Barnhart,  F.  A.,  Sgt  

Franklin 
Collins,  J.  P.,  1st  Sgt  

.102 

Beaver  Falls 
Boyle,  J.  E.,  Capt  

66 

Freemansburg 
Kilpatrick,  Lloyd,  Pvt  .... 

.224 

Garber,  H.  E,,  Pvt  

...157 

Ritzert,  C.  T.,  Pvt.  . 

Thompson,  J.  H.,  Lt.  Col. 
Beaver  Valley 

.  ..389 
97 

Clearfield 
Carson,  Lester,  Pvt  
Whiteman,  R.  A.,  Sgt  
Cochranton 
Bradshaw,  H.  E.,  Sgt  
Conshohocken 
Connelly,  F.  J.,  Sgt  
Highley,  C.  C.,  1st  Lt  
Coopersburg 
Cresman,  C.  J.,  Pvt  

.   89 
.415 

.   67 

.104 
.190 

.110 

Freeport 
Atkinson,  J.  T.f  Pvt  

.  .   37 

Forest  City 
Johnston,  Hugh,  Sgt  

213 

Bellefonte 
Fleming,  S  W.,  Jr.,  Maj 

.  .    148 

Germantown 
Dillingham,  C.  K.,  2nd  Lt.  . 
Gay,  J  H.,  1st  Lt. 

..124 
159 

Belle-cue 
Moore,  F.  P.,  Jr.,  Capt.  .  . 

...283 

Ben  Avon 
Fitzgerald,  R.  J.,  Pvt  

...  147 

Gettysburg 
Miller,  Joseph,  Sgt  

.   278 

Bethlehem 
Bolt  B  H    Pvt 

162 

Ginter 
Gallagher,  J.  M.,  Cpl  
Glencoe 
Martz,  A.  C.,  Sgt  

..156 
..270 

Crafton 
MacClemmans,  F.  W.,  Pvt.  . 
Crosby 
Berg  J   N    Cpl  .. 

.250 
53 

Brunner,  H.  V.,  Pvt  
Birdville 
Carnahan  H  F    Pvt 

...76 

88 

Viniarsky,  Watzlaw,  Pvt.  .  . 
Grampian 
Booth,  James,  Cook  
Great  Bend 
Simpson,  C.  E  ,  Pvt 

..400 
.  .   63 
362 

Blossburg 

234 

Danville 
DeWalt,  Clyde  H.,  Sgt  
Dillsburg 
Thomas,  C.  I.,  Pvt  

.122 

.387 

Bowerton 
Burke  C  H  ,  Cpl 

79 

Braddock 
Belko  J   G    Pvt 

51 

Dunmore 
Dieter  Arthur  Pvt 

123 

Greensburg 
Bell   A   H    Jr     2nd  Lt 

51 

Bradford 
Powell,  J.  T.,  Cpl  
Bristol 
Watkins,  E.  G.,  Pvt  

...319 
.  .  .407 

Duryea 
McGarry  P  L  ,  Pvt.  .  . 

257 

Colvin,  D.  P.,  2nd  Lt  
Elpern  B   D    Cpl 

..103 
139 

Regan,  G.  V.,  Cpl  

.329 

King,  H.  M.,  2ndLt.... 

225 

Dravosburg 
Maurer  Phillip,  Pvt 

272 

Smith,  H.  M.,  Capt  

..367 

Brodheadsville 
Shupp,  R.  F.,  1st  Lt.  .  . 

...360 

Greencastle 
Phillips,  S.  E..  1st  Set.  . 

314 

Ord,  R.  E.,  Set.. 

303 

557 


Geographical  Index — Continued 


Greenville 

Costianes,  Nick,  Pvt  

106 

Harrisburg 

Boas,  R.  H.,  1st  Lt  

.   61 

Boyken,  S.  V.,  Sgt  
Leiter,  W.  H.,  Pvt  

66 
238 

Naughton,  F.  X.,  Pvt  

292 

Stackpole,  E.  J.,  Jr.,  Capt.  . 

..373 

Harveys 

McClelland,  A.  S.,  2nd  Lt.  . 

..253 

Haverford 

Thayer,  Sidney,  1st  Lt  

387 

Upton,  L.  S.,  Col  

Hazleton 

396 

Ankudovitch,  W.  B.,  Cpl.  .  . 

,   35 

Castleman,  L.  A.,  Pvt  

.  .   92 

Castura,  Michael,  Sgt  

92 

Gitz,  Ralph,  Cpl  
Mulhall,  H.  T.,  Sgt 

164 

..288 

Wear,  E.  W.,  Cpl  

408 

Hershey 

Sheckart,  G.  C.,  Sgt  

..356 

Holidaysburg 

Hewit,  B.  F.,  Capt  

..189 

Honesdale 

Peterson,  D.  McK.,  Capt.  . 

.312 

Houtzdale 

Duev,  Arma,  Pvt  
McDermott,  F.  P.,  Sgt.  . 

132 
255 

Huntingdon 

Black,  F.  W.,  Capt  

57 

Grove,  G.  M.,  Sgt  

171 

Indiana 

McLain,  C.  L.,  Capt  

.260 

Jeanette 

Lewis,  M.  F.,  Cpl 

..241 

Meyer,  A.  C.,  Sgt  
Morton,  L.  A.,  Pvt  

..276 
287 

Kane 

Gustafson,  J.  A.,  2nd  Lt  ,  .  . 

.,173 

Kingston 

Multer,  W.  L.,  Pvt  

..288 

Kulpmont 

Chesney,  Anthony,  Cpl  .... 

.  .  96 

Lancaster 

Hostetter,  J.  F.,  2nd  Lt  

198 

Simmons,  S.  S.,  Pvt  

..361 

Landisville 

Habecker,  G.  M.,  Cpl  

..173 

Lansdowne 

Landes,  W.  S.,  1st  Lt  

..233 

Latrobe 
Anderson,  T.  B.,  Maj  

34 

Barnhart,  W.  I.,  Sgt  

45 

Jones,  D.  L.,  Sgt  
MacFarland,  G.  W.,  Cpl    .  . 

214 
257 

Lebanon 

Shuey,  P.  R.,  Sgt  

359 

Lewistown 

Phillips,  G.  R.,  1st  Lt  

..314 

Linwood 

Stevenson,  Alfred,  Sgt  

376 

Lost  Creek 

Scanlon,  Anthony,  1st  Lt.  .  . 

..348 

Mahoney  City 

Reese,  H.  L.,  1st  Lt  

.328 

Manchester 

Pickering,  W.  A.,  Lt.  Col.  .  . 
Witmer,  George,  Cpl  

..315 

..424 

Marianna 

Armstrong,  E.  V.,  Pvt  

..   36 

Martinsburg 

Obenour,  George,  Pvt  

298 

Marysville 

Myers,  C.  W.,  1st  Lt  

Mauch  Chunk 

..290 

Bryson,  S.  R.,  1st  Lt  

76 

McAdoo 

Brophy,  W.  E.,  Cpl  

73 

PENNSYLVANIA— Continued 

McKeesport 
Caldwell,  G.  S.  S.,  Pvt 84 

Meadville 
Jones,  C.  M.,  Sgt 214 

Meyersdale 
Tonks,  Mark,  Pvt 392 

Middletown 
Shroy,  D.  C.,  Pvt 359 

Milhale 

Blume,  F.  F.,  Cpl 60 

Imhoff,  H.  E.,  Sgt 205 

Monaco. 
Irons,  J.  K.,  Cpl 206 

Morris 

Antes,  J.  Le  R.,  Pvt 35 

Peacock,  R.  F.,  Cpl 309 

Mount  Carmel 

Bender,  John,  Pvt 53 

Gorman,  James  A.,  Cpl 167 

Shamanski,  W.  A.,  Pvt 354 

Muncy 
Lockard,  D.  H.,  Sgt 245 

Myerstown 
Woomer,  E.  E.,  Sgt 426 

New  Brighton 
Rolfe,  O.  S.,  Capt 339 

New  Castle 

Campbell,  W.  M.,  Sgt 86 

Kingsbury,  C.  O.,  Hosp.  App.225 

Degress,  Christian,  Pvt 126 

Kmiotek,  Aloysims,  Pvt 227 

Newcomer 
Johnson,  Arthur,  Pvt 211 

New  Eagle 
Scott,  J.  S.,  Pvt 351 

New  Freedom 
Kidd,  C.  M.,  Cpl 223 

New  Kensington 
Shimel,  F.  T.,  Sgt 358 

Norristown 
Stiff nell,  Luch,  Pvt 377 


Wright,  G.  L.,  Capt 

Eckweiler,  R.  J.,  Pvt. 
North  Erwin 


.427 
136 


199 


Householder,  J.  A.,  Pvt 

Orwigsburg 
Shoener,  W.  M.,  Cook 359 

Peckville 
Lawrence,  H.  S.,  Sgt 235 

Pencoyd 
Dayton,  A.  S.,  1st  Lt 118 

Philadelphia 

Alexander,  S.  C.,  1st  Lt 31 

Archer,  J.  D.,  Pvt 35 

Bacon,  B.  R.,  Sgt 40 

Bailey,  Thomas,  Capt 41 

Biemueller,  P.  O.,  Wgr 55 

Birney,  K.  B.,  1st  Lt 57 

Blynn,  J.  M.,  Pvt 61 

Bolen,  Jacob,  Pvt 62 

Bower,  George,  2nd  Lt 65 

Bowles,  E.  J.,  Sgt 65 

Brown,  J.  R.,  Pvt 74 

Brown,  J.  J.,  1st  Lt 75 

Burk,  W.  S.,  1st  Lt 79 

Castleman,  J.  R.,  1st  Lt 92 

Coventry,  Harry,  1st  Lt 107 

Dean,  J.  J.,  Sgt 118 

Dechert,  Robert.  Capt 119 

Denig,  R.  L.,  Maj 120 

Donahoe,  F.  C.,  Pvt 127 

Donnelly,  P.  C.,  Wgr 127 

Draw,  Charles  W.,  1st  Lt 131 

Dunn,  Joseph  J.,  Pvt 134 

Eigenauer,  J.  E.,  2nd  Lt 138 

Este,  J.  D.,  1st  Lt 141 

Fay,  J.  H.,  Capt 143 

Fiechter,  Walter,  1st  Lt 145 

658 


Philadelphia — Continued 

Ferguson,  J.  A.,  1st  Lt 145 

Flegle,  F.  H.,  Pvt 148 

Forsyth,  M.  W.,  Jr.,  Pvt 151 

Freeman,  Patrick,  Sgt 153 

Goodman,  W.  O.,  Pvt 166 

Greenwood,  Harry  L.,  Sgt 169 

Grundy,  John,  Pvt 172 

Haney,  M.  W.,  Capt .  .  . .  178 

Harbison,  H.  J.,  Pvt 179 

Haws,  E.  H.,  Pvt 184 

Hendler,  U.  C.,  Capt 187 

Hennessey,  Patrick,  Sgt 187 

Hewitt,  C.  W.,  Jr.,  Cpl 189 

Howard,  G.  H.,  1st  Lt 199 

Ingersoll,  Harry,  Capt 205 

Innes,  Thomas,  Pvt 205 

James,  Joseph,  Pvt 208 

Johnston,  G.  W.,  Pvt 213 

Jordan,  E.  J.,  Cpl 215 

Kaufman,  Abe,  Pvt 218 

Keenan,  J.  A.,  Cpl 219 

Kerr,  Roland,  Cpl 222 

Kilroy,  J.  F.,  Sgt 224 

Kohn,  Marian,  Cpl 228 

Kuder,  H.  F.,  Sgt 231 

Lawrence,  J.  S.,  Maj 235 

Lott,  J.  H.,  Cpl 247 

Lynch,  A.  B.,  Sgt 249 

McKendry,  S.  J.,  Pvt 259 

Mack,  C.,  Pvt 263 

Marz,  E.  J.,  Jr.,  Cpl 270 

Masciarelli,  Giacomo,  Pvt 271 

Mazkawz,  Louis,  Cpl 273 

Meehan,  E.  J.,  Capt 274 

Miles,  T.  H.,  2nd  Lt 277 

Milgram,  J.  J.,  Pvt 277 

Morris,  E.  B.,  Maj 285 

Morris,  J.  P.,  Cpl 285 

Morris,  W.  H.  H.,  Maj 286 

Murphy,  A.  R..  Pvt 289 

Nachtman,  L.  J.,  Sgt 291 

Narewouchek,  Trojem,  Sgt.  .  .291 

Neely,  James,  Pvt 292 

Nixon,  W.  J.,  Pvt 296 

O'Brien,  T.  A.,  Sgt 299 

Ogden,  George,  Cpl 300 

Olanson,  A.  W.,  Sgt 301 

Osmond,  F.  W.,  Cpl.. 
Palardy,  C.  W.,  Cpl.. 

Patten,  J.  H.,  Cpl 

Pederson,  I.  O.,  Pvt.  . 
Petty,  O.  H.,  Lt.  Com 


....303 
....305 
....308 
310 
313 


Pierson,  W.  W.,  Maj 315 

Pyrah,  G.  W.,  Pvt 323 

Quinn,  J.  J.,  1st  Lt 324 

Ray,  L.  M.,  Sgt.  Maj 326 

Recktenwald,  Jacob,  Sgt 327 

Rivel,  T.  M.,  Sgt 335 

Roach,  H.  E.,  Wgr 335 

Roberts,  A.  S.,  Pvt 336 

Rock,  W.  C.,  2nd  Lt 338 

Savage,  A.  V.,  1st  Lt.  .        ...347 

Schad,  Albert,  Sgt 348 

Scully,  G.  F.,  Pvt 352 

Seiders,  C.  M.,  Pvt 352 

Shartle,  A.  J.,  1st  Lt 355 

Simpson,  R.  H.,  Pvt 362 

Stambaugh,  Isabelle,  Nurse..  .374 

Sweeney,  B.  F.,  Sgt 382 

Walsh,  R.  J.,  1st  Lt 404 

Welsh,  E.  J.,  Sgt 411 

Wheeler,  F.  C.,  1st  Lt 414 

Wilkins,  John,  Pvt 418 

Williams,  C.  V.,  Cpl 418 

Williams,  W.  C.,  Capt 421 

Wisher,  R.  F.,  Pvt 423 

Zobnowski,  Walter,  Pvt 432 

Philipsburg 
Marks,  S.  J.,  1st  Lt 268 


Geographical  Index — Continued 


PENNSYLVANIA— Continued 


Pittsburgh 
Acheson,  W  C  ,  2nd  Lt.  .    . 

27 

Renovo 
Knauff,  R.  E.,  Pvt  

...227 

Adamski,  Jiozef  ,  Cpl  
Bann,  Eddie,  Pvt  
Bates  Paul   Sgt 

.   29 
.  43 
47 

Roaring  Springs 
Langham,  G.  W.,  Pvt  

...234 

Rouseville 
Main,  W.  B.,  Pvt    

.  .   265 

Benz,  C.  C.,  1st  Lt  
Brennen,  H.  F.,  Sgt  
Cain,  R.  S.,  Capt  
Cassidy,  E.  B.,  Sgt  
Cavanaugh,  Thomas,  Sgt.  .  . 
Cohen,  F.  J.,  Pvt  
Cronin,  R.  P.,  Sgt  
Douglas,  Reed  S.,  Sgt  
Dunlap,  Jay,  Cpl  .... 

.   53 
.   70 
.   84 
.  92 
.   93 
.101 
.111 
.129 
134 

Russelton 
Kanopsky,  Frank,  Pvt. 

.   217 

Sagamore 
Jeffrey   R  E  ,  Cpl 

209 

Davids 
Way  P  H  ,  2nd  Lt 

408 

Scottdale 
Kennedy,  J.  J.,  Capt  
Scranton 
Burns  T  V    Pvt 

...222 
80 

Egler,  F.  A.,  Sgt  

.137 

Farmer,  W.  R.,  Sec., 
Y.M.C.A  

.143 

Finnegan,  Robert,  Cpl.  .  .  . 
Flannery,  W.  R.,  1st  Lt.  .  . 
Huth,  A.  A.,  Cpl  

.146 
.147 
.204 

Lesh  W  T    Sgt 

240 

McGuire,  M.  J.,  Capt  
Morris  T  H    Pvt 

...258 

OQA 

Inks,  C.  L.,  Sgt  
Kahle,  C.  C.,  1st  Lt  
Klier,  G.  J.,  Pvt  
Layer,  Jonathan,  Pvt  
Levinson,  Abe,  Pvt  
Macbeth,  Edwin,  Sgt  
Manula,  Harry,  Pvt  
Mates,  Harry,  Pvt  
Molter,  H.  C.,  Sgt.,  1st  Cl. 
Newcomer,  F.  K.,  Lt.  Col.  . 
Pamaranski,  John,  Cpl  
Prager,  Benjamin,  Sgt  
Pulono,  C.  R.,  Pvt  
Rowbottom,  R.  G.,  Cpl.  .  .  . 
Shane,  William,  Cpl 

.205 
.217 
.227 
.236 
.240 
.250 
.267 
.271 
.281 
.294 
.306 
.320 
.322 
.342 
354 

Vail,  R.  M.,  Maj  

...397 

Wheelock,  F.  R.,  Capt. 

414 

Shamokin 
Hardy,  Orville,  Cpl  

..179 

Stankunos,  B.  G.,  Pvt  .... 

...374 

Suiter,  W.  C.,  1st  Lt  
Sharon 
Alexander,  M.  C.,  Cpl.  .  .  . 

...380 
..  31 

Pulker,  H.  C.,  Pvt  
Sharon  Hill 
Lynch,  E.  W.,  Capt  

.  .  .  322 
.249 

Sheffield 
Lindahl,  L.  E.,  Sgt  

...243 

Shenandoah 
Scandel,  Alexander,  Pvt  .  .  . 
Sigel 
Ackley  James  Pvt 

...337 

28 

Shenkel  J  H    1st  Lt 

357 

Thompson,  J.  W.,  1st  Sgt.  . 
Vogel   A   F    Sgt 

.389 
400 

Slatington 
Handwerck  R  E    Pvt 

177 

Wright,  F.  W.,  Sgt  

.427 
263 

Portage 
McVicker  F  D    Pvt 

South  Oil  City 
Gaddis  Thomas,  1st  Sgt 

156 

Pottstown 

•pn_      T)      f>        O~i 

1  *>2 

Spartansburg 
Skiff,  C.  B.,  Pvt  

...363 

..141 

388 

Gleason,  J.  V.,  Cpl  

.164 

Springdale 
Esser,  J.  F.,  Cpl  
Thompson  G   M  ,  Pvt 

Pottsville 
Bergstein,  A.  M.,  1st  Lt  
Lennox,  H.  K.,  Pvt  

.   54 
.239 

.105 

Spring  City 

209 

Priceburg 
Cook,  Walter,  Sgt  

Reinhard,  William,  Pvt  .  .  . 
Stalker 
Cargin  G   I    Pvt 

...330 
87 

Fiorentino,  Anthony,  Pvt.  . 
Main,  C.  L.,  Sgt  

.146 
.265 

Stroudsburg 
Gehris  J   D    Pvt 

160 

Reading 
Brison,  C.  W.,  Mech  
Frey  C  F    Pvt 

.   71 
.154 
365 

Susquehanna 
Wateqs,  F.  E.,  Cpl  
Sykesville 
Warman,  John,  Pvt  
Tarentum 
Potter,  E.  R.,  1st  Sgt.  .  . 

...407 
...406 
...319 

Snyder,  J.  H.,  1st  Lt  
Snyder  W  P    Pvt 

.370 
370 

Youne.  C.  I..  Sat... 

329 

Tidewater 
Summerton,  R.  H.,  Sgt 381 

Titusville 

Edwards,  H.  S.,  Pvt 137 

Gray,  J.  W.,  1st  Lt 168 

Ross,  C.  J.,  1st  Lt. . . 340 

Towanda 
Dill,  L.  C.,  Pvt 124 

Townhill 
Culver,  Stanley,  Pvt 112 

Troy 
Stanton,  Charles,  Jr.,  Cpl.  . .  .374 

Tyrone 
Owens,  Gilbert,  Sgt 304 

Vanderbilt 

Pratt,  Jesse,  Sgt 320 

Schallenberger,  H.  D.,  2nd  Lt.348 

Verona 
Stewart,  C.  L.,  Pvt 376 

Washington 
Blond,  P.  S.,  Sgt 60 

Wayne 
Reed,  Washington,  1st  Lt 328 

Waynesboro 
Rumberger,  H.  P.,  Pvt 343 

Waynesburg 

Martin,  Edward,  Lt.  Col 270 

Smith,  H.  S.,  2nd  Lt 366 

Weikert 
Pursley,  W.  B.,  Sgt 323 

Weissport 
Storm,  G.  P.,  Bn.  Sgt.  Maj. .  .378 

West  Brownsville 
Axton,  A.  K.,  Pvt 39 

West  Chester 

Eppiheimer,  E.  L.,  Sgt 140 

Taylor,  F.  E.,  Pvt 384 

Wilkesbarre 

Fuller,  J.  M.,  Sgt 155 

Miner,  Asher,  Col 279 

Murdoch,  R.  H.,  1st  Lt 289 

O'Brien,  Charles,  1st  Lt 299 

Patterson,  E.  H.,  Cpl 308 

Jones,  H.  L.,  Cpl 215 

Wilkinsburg 

Patterson,  A.  B.,  Jr.,  1st  Lt.  .308 
-    Williamsport 

Bobb,  L.  C.,  Sgt 61 

Clarke,  S.  V.,  1st  Lt 99 

Windgap 
Billman,  F.  E.,  Pvt 56 

Wrightsville 
Verdier,  William,  Pvt 399 

Wyalusing 
May,  L.  T.,  Pvt 273 

York 
Doll,  J.  A.,  Pvt 126 

Zelienople 
Plassmeyer,  A.  J.,  Pvt 316 


RHODE  ISLAND 


Central  Falls 
Norton,  J.  W.,  Sgt  

Chepachet 
Capwell,  A.  W.,  Pvt  

Cranston 
Hickey  T  J  ,  Pvt.  .  .      . 

...297 
...86 
..189 

Greenwich 
Hawke,  F.  J.,  Sgt  

...  184 

Manville 
Preston  J  T.,  Jr  ,  Sgt 

321 

Nayatt 
Collev.  D.  T..  Caot.  .  . 

..102 

Newport 

Lawless,  J.  B.,  Sgt 235 

Noyes,  S.  H.,  Capt 298 

Sullivan,  James,  Pvt 380 

Pawtucket 

Connors,  John,  Cpl 104 

Dodge,  R.  S.,  2nd  Lt 126 

Lemieux,  William,  Sgt 238 

Siner,  E.  R.,  Pvt 363 

Providence 

Bourne,  R.  K.,  Cpl 65 

Broadhead,  J.  K.,  Sgt 72 

Clabby,  J.  J.,  Sgt 97 

Donnelly,  Edward,  1st  Lt 127 

559 


Providence — Continued 

Fratus,  G.  R.,  Pvt 153 

Greene,  James  A.,  Cpl 169 

Johnson,  H.  R.,  Pvt 211 

MacLeod,  N.  D.,  Maj 251 

Nelson,  H.  W.,  Pvt 293 

Rancourt,  J.  I.,  1st  Lt 325 

Westerly 

Blake,  C.  R.,  1st  Lt 58 

Broadf oot,  Josiah,  Cpl 72 

Turano,  John,  Pvt 395 

Woonsocket 
Nadeau,  David,  1st  Sgt 291 


Geographical  Index — Continued 


SOUTH  CAROLINA 


Abbeville 
Jones,  W.  F.,  Pvt  

?15 

Darlington 
Cooper,  Thomas,  Sgt  

.  .106 

North  Augusta 
Adams,  J.  P  ,  1st  Lt 

28 

Aiken 
Mosley,  Gaines,  Capt  

287 

Easley 
Porter,  C.  R.,  Pvt  

..318 

Pageland 
Funderburk   M   F     Mech 

155 

Allendale 
Stoney,  Bruce,  Pvt  .... 

379 

Enoree 
Turner,  Joe  W.,  Sgt.  ...... 

.  .  395 

Parkhill 
McLelland  W  D     1st  Lt 

261 

Anderson 
Bailey,  R.  M.,  2nd  Lt  
Gilmer,  Robert,  2nd  Lt  
Ligon,  L.  L.,  Capt  

.   41 
.163 
242 

Mancaster,  J.  H.,  Maj  
Fort  Motte 
Stewart,  Mallev,  Pvt  
Fort  Mill 

..288 
..376 

Pelzer 
Dickerson,  William  A.,  Pvt.  . 
Providence 
Keriot,  James  D     Cpl 

.123 

Bennetsville 
Faison,  J.  K.,  Pvt  

.142 

Hall,  Thomas  Lee,  Sgt.. 
(M.  of  H.)  

.    19 

(M.  of  H.)  
Heriot,  J.  D  ,  Cpl 

.   20 

188 

Palmer,  W.  W.,  1st  Lt 

306 

Nims,  W  H  ,  1st  Sgt 

295 

Reidsville 

Brownsville 
Hartley,  P.  L.,  Pvt  

181 

Gaffney 
Padgett,  A.  J.,  Sgt    ... 

304 

Rinehart,  E.  T.,  Cpl  

Richburg 

.334 

Cades 

Phillips,  R.  R.,  Pvt  

..314 

Cochrane,  R.  S.,  C.P.M.  .  . 

100 

Smith,  L.  W.,  Sgt  

3fi7 

Glendale 

Rock  Hill 

Camden 

Bradley,  Roe,  Pvt.  . 

67 

Dozier,  J  C     1st  Lt 

Sinclair,  P.  K,  Cpl  

363 

Gray  Court 

(M.ofH.)  18 

,  130 

Villepigue,  J.  C.,  Cpl., 

Benjamin,  R.  N.,  1st  Lt  

..   53 

Smith,  C.  A.,  Pvt  

.365 

(M.  of  H.)... 

25 

Great  Falls 

Rockton 

Villepigue,  J.  C.,  Cpl  

400 

Wilson,  R.  M.,  Pvt  

.  .421 

Hamilton,  Reuben  G.,  Maj 

176 

Cassatt 
Boone,  L.  W.,  Pvt  

63 

Greenville 
Batson  G  W    Cpl 

47 

Roebuck 
Arnold  D  G    Cpl 

36 

Charleston 
Bremmer,  H.  F.,  Sgt  

69 

Callen/N.  E.,  Maj  
Harbin,  E   R  ,  Pvt 

..   85 
179 

Spartansburg 
McKinney  L  L    Pvt 

260 

Cogswell,  J.  C.,  IstLt  

100 

McManaway,  H.  B.,  Cpl.  .  . 

.  .261 

Schwing,  J.  A.,  1st  Lt 

351 

Holmes,  J.  H.,  Capt  
Jervey,  F.  J.,  Capt 

.196 
210 

Greer 
Hardin,  M   N  ,  Pvt 

179 

Summerton 
Mood  J  A    Capt 

282 

Jervey,  T.  M.,  1st  Lt  

210 

McDowell,  E.  O.,  Pvt 

257 

Summerville 

Jordan,  J.  P.,  Cpl    .    ... 

216 

Wood,  W  E  ,  Pvt 

425 

Legge   B   R    Maj 

238 

Lesesne,  F.  K.,  Capt  
McLeod,  M.  F.,  1st  Lt  

.240 
?61 

Hartsville 
Gardner,  J.  H.,  Sgt  

..158 

Sumter 
Jones,  S.  E.,  Cpl  

?15 

Prause,  C.  W.  T.,  2nd  Lt  
Rudolph,  M.  C.,  Capt    . 
Wells,  E.  L.,  Capt.  .  . 

.320 
.343 
411 

Hoover,  W.  J.,  1st  Lt  
Wallace,  H.  E.,  2nd  Lt  

..197 
..403 

Sims,  G.  D.,  Pvt  

Swansea 
Neese  H   L    Pvt 

.363 
292 

White,  R.  G.,  1st  Lt  

Chesterfield 

.414 

Foster,  Garey  Evans,  Sgt., 
(M.  of  H.) 

19 

Timber  Lake 
Lunsford,  Jesse  Cpl 

249 

Gaskins,  F.  O.,  Cpl 

159 

Hunt,  H.  B.,  Pvt  

203 

Hames,  Wm.  W.,  1st  Lt  

176 

Baker,  McLaurin,  Sgt 

42 

Sellers,  W.  E.,  Sgt  
Cheraw 
McDonald,  R.  M.,  Sgt  
Terrell,  H.  P.,  Cpl.... 

.353 

.256 
386 

Kirshaw 
Thomas,  R.  C.,  Cpl  
Kollocks 
Caulder  L  E  ,  Cpl 

..388 
93 

Turbeville 
Turbeville,  W.  J.,  Pvt  
Union 
Arthur  D  H    Capt 

.395 
36 

Clemson  College 

Lancaster 

Fillyaw,  W.  J.,  Pvt... 

146 

Gordon,  M.  A.,  Sgt  

166 

Springs,  E  W.,  1st  Lt 

373 

Fore  J  E    Sgt 

150 

Holmes,  Burton,  Pvt  

195 

Whitaker,  Daniel,  Pvt  

.  .414 

Fore,  S.  W.,  Sgt  

151 

Colleton 

Mayesville 

Sexton,  F.  H  ,  1st  Lt 

354 

Strickland,  C.  M.,  Cpl 

379 

Moses  Ellison,  Pvt 

287 

Walhalla 

Weeks,  Y.  Z.,  Cpl  

.410 

Mount  Carmel 

Bryant,  H.  E.,  Pvt  

76 

Columbia 
Carter,  J.  C.,  Pvt  

90 

McCelvey,  G.  C.,  1st  Lt.  .  . 

Mullins 

..253 

Walterboro 
Hope,  E.  B.,  1st  Lt  

197 

Manning,  W.  S.,  Maj  
Murray,  C.  E.,  1st  Lt  

.267 
290 

Yardborough,  G.  H.,  1st  Lt 
New  Bern 

..428 

Wareshoals 
Van  Hoy  J   L  ,  Pvt 

398 

Seay,  M.  B.,  Cpl 

352 

Duffy  J   C    2nd  Lt 

132 

Westville 

Columbus 
Thompson,  H.  L.,  Capt  

389 

New  Brockland 
Muse,  E.  M.,  Sgt  

..290 

Hilton,  R.  S.,  Sgt., 
(M.ofH.)  20 

19? 

Clear  Lake 
Hand,  Leo,  Pvt  

177 

SOUTH  DAKOTA 

Mitchett 
O'  Flaherty,  C.  F  ,  Chap.    . 

300 

Watauga 
Burroughs,  F.  A  ,  Sgt  . 

81 

Columbia 
Norton,  J.  A.,  Wgr  

?97 

Pierre 
Thorne,  C.  F.,  Pvt  

.  .390 

Watertown 

Draper 

Redfield 

McCain  A   J  ,  Pvt 

253 

Rousch,  J.  R.,  Pvt  

341 

Beard,  E.  L.,  Pvt  

.  .   49 

Edgemont 
Highley,  E.  W.,  Sgt  

190 

Volga 
Groenenboon,  Onno,  Pvt 

171 

Wecota 
Hamak  Frank  A    Pvt 

175 

Ashland  City 
Boyd,  T.  E.,  2nd  Lt  

.   66 

TENNESSEE 

Baileytown 
Weems,  J  F  ,  Pvt.  .    . 

410 

Blountville 
Taylor,  W.  C.,  Sgt 

385 

Athens 
Wilson,  J.  B.,  1st  Lt  

.421 

Baynardsville 
French,  Henry,  Pvt 

154 

Boma 
Lowe,  Thurman,  Sgt 

247 

Atoka 
Adkinson,  Joseph  B.,  Sgt., 
(M.ofH.)... 

17 

Bellbuckle 
Blackburn,  W.  E.,  Cpl  

.  .   58 

Bon  Aqua 
Vaughn,  J.  H.,  Sgt  

.398 

560 


Geographical  Index — Continued 


Bristol 
Goodwin,  R.  H.,  Sgt 

Buntyn 
Gotten,  O.  L.,  Cpl 

Butler 
Reece,  B.  C.,  1st  Lt 

Capleville 
Wilkinson,  Thaddeus,  Sgt.  . 

Chattanooga 

Adler,  J.  O.,  Maj 

Dudderar,  M.  B.,  Sgt 

Igou,  Paul,  Sgt 

Gilliam,  R.  E.,  IstLt 

Leonard,  J.  W.,  Lt.  Col 

Roberts,  S.  K.,  Pvt 

Seagraves,  Charles,  1st  Lt. . 

Sharpe,  R.  E.,  2nd  Lt 

Shannon,  F.  B.,  Sgt 

Starkey,  J.  W.,  1st  Lt 

Wilson,  T.  J.,  Pvt 

Cleveland 
Richmond,  C.  L.,  Pvt 

Coal  Creek 
Slover,  Robert,  Cpl 

Columbia 
Younger,  R.  L.,  2nd  Lt.  .  . . 

Copperhill 
Smith,  Charlie,  Pvt 

Cosby 
Nowlin,  G.  A.,  1st  Sgt 

Creston 
Johnson,  Henry,  Pvt 

Crossville 
Lemert,  Milo,  1st  Sgt., 

(M.  of  H.) 

Thurman,  L.  T.,  Sgt 

Cumberland  Gap 
Morison,  J.  H.  S.,  1st  Lt.  .  . 

Dayton 
Potter,  Walter,  Pvt 

Decatur 
Arrants,  W.  R.,  1st  Lt 

Dickson 
Dudley,  Mack,  Pvt 

Dover 
Billiard,  G.  C.,  Sgt 

Dresden 
Jones,  H.  J.,  2nd  Lt 

Dyersburg 
Miller,  G.  F.,  Sgt 

Elbridge 
Lynch,  R.  D.,  Pvt 

Elizabethton 
Folsom,  L.  H.,  1st  Lt 

Erwin 

Bowman,  S.  E.,  Pvt 

Stewart,  G.  L.,  Sgt 

Etowah 
Lillard,  D.  W.,  Capt 

Finger 
Weaver,  J.  F.,  Pvt 

Fort  Henry 
Lyons,  D.  M.,  2nd  Lt 

Fruitland 
Walker,  H.  J.,  Pvt 

Fountain  City 

Clark,  W.  L.,  Pvt 

Lowe,  W.  O.,  2nd  Lt 

Greenfield 
Sackett,  D.  S.,  1st  Lt 

Helmwood 
Cross,  James,  2nd  Lt 

Hillsboro 
Anderson,  Leonard,  Cpl .... 

Humboldt 
Kohlwyck,  O.  C.,  Pvt 


.166 
.107 
.327 
.418 

.  29 
.132 
.205 
.163 
.239 
.336 
.352 
.355 
.355 
.374 
.422 

.332 
.364 
.430 
.365 
.298 
.212 

.  21 
.390 

.285 
.319 
.  36 
.132 
.192 
.215 
.278 
.249 
.150 

.  65 
.376 

.242 
.408 
.250 
.402 

.   99 

.247 

.345 
.111 
.  33 

.228 


TENNESSEE— Continued 

Jacksboro 
Miller,  Hobart,  Pvt 278 

Jackson 
Short,  G.  D.,  Pvt 359 

Jamestown 
Beaty,  Leslie,  Pvt 50 

Jefferson  City 
Cross,  Willie,  Pvt Ill 

Jonesboro 

Duncan,  Basil  E.,  Pvt 133 

Mottern,  V.  C.,  Sgt.  1st  Cl.  .  .287 
Taylor,  Oscar,  Sgt 384 

Kingston 
Wright,  C.  S.,  Cpl 427 

Kittyton 
Edwards,  Garrett,  Sgt 137 

Knoxville 

Blair,  G.  A.,  Capt 58 

Boyd,  R.  H.,  2nd  Lt 66 

Carr,  J.  M.,  Sgt 88 

Carter,  P.  D.,  2nd  Lt 90 

Cooper,  W.  N.,  Pvt 106 

Coram,  C.  A.,  Pvt 106 

Eckel,  W.  H.,  2nd  Lt 136 

Hill,  F.  Y.,  1st  Lt 191 

Home,  W.  T.,  Pvt 198 

Hutson,  G.  R.,  Pvt 204 

Jones,  J.  T.,  Cpl 215 

Karnes,  James  E.,  Sgt., 

(M.  of  H.) 20 

Karnes,  J.  E 218 

Leach,  J.  W.,  1st  Lt 236 

McKiddy,  Zona,  Pvt 260 

Mingle,  C.  L.,  Pvt 280 

Moody,  Rolf,  Capt 282 

Murrian,  J.  H.,  1st  Lt 290 

Swaggerty,  Allie,  Sgt 332 

Thompson,  C.  W.,  Sgt 388 

Tillery,  J.  M.,  Sgt 391 

Lafollette 
Cox,  O.  C.,  Sgt 108 

Laurel  Bloomery 
Fritz,  L.  B.,  Pvt 154 

Lebanon 
Hobbs,  A.  T.,  1st  Lt 193 

Lenoir  City 

Cagle,  T.  G.,  Pvt 83 

Cannon,  C.  F.,  Sgt 86 

Howard,  Charlie,  Cpl 199 

Packett,  J.  W.,  Cpl 304 

Plemmons,  R.  L.,  Cpl 316 

Spears,  G.  W.,  Cpl 372 

Wright,  J.  D.,  Cpl 427 

Livingston 
Mitchell,  J.  A.,  1st  Lt 280 

London 
Costner,  Oley,  Pvt 107 

Louisburg 
Davis,  E.  C.,  Sgt 116 

Maryville 
Cable,  R.  B.,  Sgt 83 

Memphis 

Abele,  H.  A.,  1st  Lt 27 

Barnwell,  F.  H.,  2nd  Lt 45 

Bassi,  Joseph,  Pvt 46 

Bell,  Joe,  Sgt 52 

Brinkley,  A.  W.,  Capt 71 

Buck,  B.  B.,  Bri.  Gen 77 

Engle,  J.  C.,  Sgt 140 

Fontaine,  H.  L.,  1st  Lt 150 

Jerry,  Barney,  Cpl 210 

Lewis,  F.  N.,  Capt 241 

Mason,  Zelna,  Pvt 271 

Quinn,  Jim,  2nd  Lt 324 

Sellers,  C.  G.,  1st  Lt 353 

Tucker,  L.  J.,  Pvt 394 

Vinton,  T.  W.,  1st  Lt 400 


Milligan  College 
White,  J.  B.,  Pvt 417 

Mitchellville 
Dobbs,  Lain,  Sgt 125 

Morristown 
Ward,  C.  J.,  Pvt.,  (M.  of  H.)  .    25 

Moscow 
Pruitt,  P.  S.,  Pvt 322 

Mount  Pleasant 
Thompson,  J.  W.,  Cpl 389 

Mount  Vernon 
Lunsford,  B.  B.,  Cpl 249 

Mulberry 
Rives,  J.  S.,  Pvt 335 

Murfreesboro 

Brown,  Lester,  Pvt 75 

Ridley,  J.  A.,  1st  Lt 333 

Nashville 

Alsup,  J.  W.,  Pvt 33 

Anthony,  H.  B.,  Sgt 35 

Duncan,  C,  B,,  Capt 133 

Manier,  W.  R.,  Jr.,  Capt 266 

Meade,  Frierson,  Jr.,  Capt.  .  .273 

Srygley,  E.  M.,  1st  Lt 373 

Timothy,  J.  S.,  2nd  Lt 391 

Newmarket 
Wiles,  G.  L.,  Pvt 417 

Newport 
Epley,  Bruce,  Sgt 140 

Normandy 
Cardwell,  H.  W.,  Cpl 87 

Oliver  Springs 

Diggs,  Benjamin  W.,  Pvt.  .  .  .  124 
Stripling,  W.  B.,  Cpl 379 

Pall  Mall 
York,  A.  C.,  Cpl.,  (M.  of  H.) 

26,  429 

Paris 
Brookshire,  A.  B.,  Sgt 72 

Pittsburgh  Landing 
Barnett,  C.  E.,  Pvt 45 

Ripley 
Woodard,  W.  L.,  Pvt 425 

Rodgersville 
Cinamon,  Archie,  Pvt 97 

Rutledge 
Daniels,  W.  H.,  Pvt 115 

Russellville 
Talley,  Edward  R.,  Sgt., 

(M.  of  H.) 24 

Servanne 
Richards,  J.  N.  C.,  Capt 332 

Shelbyville 
Tune,  H.  R.,  IstLt 395 

Springfield 
Strange,  G.  F.,  Pvt 379 

Tellico  Plains 

Brown,  B.  W.,  Sgt 73 

Ellis,  N.  W.,  1st  Lt 138 

Tiptonville 
Gates,  C.  B.,  Capt 93 

Trenton 
Sanderfer,  P.  C.,  Sgt 346 

Trezevant 
Brooks,  E.  E.,  Pvt 72 

Union  City 
Whitson,  R.  K.,  Capt 416 

Welland 
Hatcher,  S.  H.,  Pvt 183 

Wilder 
Wilson,  Shug,  Pvt 421 

Yorkville 
Dozier,  Carmon,  Pvt 130 


561 


Geographical  Index — Continued 


TEXAS 


Abilene 
Red,  H.  D.,  Cpl  
Austin 
Barrow,  C.  L.,  1st  Lt  

.327 
.  45 

Fort  Worth  —  Continued 
Myers,  L.  W.,  Cpl  

...291 

Hunger 
Peacock,  Jack,  Sgt  
Myra 
Crawford,  R.  E.,  Cpl  .  .  . 

209 
110 

Ryan,  O.  H.,  Cpl 

344 

Terrell,  A.  W.,  2nd  Lt.  .  . 
Friday 
Courtney,  A.  M.,  Pvt  
Galveston 
Feigle,  W.  M.,  Sgt  
Nicholls,  H.  O.,  Sgt  
Ryan,  J  E    Cpl 

...386 
...  107 

..144 
...294 
...344 

...268 
...286 

...282 

...102 
...  134 

Moore,  C.  J.f  Capt  
Smith,  J.  W.,  IstLt  
Whisenant,  H.  W.,  2nd  Lt.  .  . 
Young,  C.  G.f  IstLt  
Barry 
Bell,  G.  A.,  Cpl  

283 
.367 
.414 
.429 

.   52 
.156 
114 

Petersburg 
Curtis,  W.  C.,  Pvt  

114 

Pilot  Point 
Boggs,  E.  H.,  Cpl  

61 

Pluck 
Deggs,  George,  Pvt  
Post  City 
Hammons,  C.  C.,  Cpl.  .  . 

120 
177 

Bay  City 
Gaines,  J.  P.,  2nd  Lt  

Gatesville 
Marlin,  Frank,  Pvt  
Morrison,  O.  K.,  1st  Lt.  . 
Goodlett 
Montgomery,  C.  G.,  Pvt. 
Goose  Creek 
Collier,  C.  C  ,  Cpl 

Beaumont 
Dallas,  F  W    Cpl 

Bess  May 
Cavenee,  C.  E.,  Sgt  
Boerne 
Nichols,  C.  E.,  Sgt  
Brenham 
Lipscomb,  A.  E.,  Sgt  
Ruland,  H.  F.,  Pvt  
Brownwood 
Reese,  Wm.,  Pvt  
Byran 
Buchanan,  Alfred,  Sgt  

.  93 
.294 

.244 
.343 

.328 
.   76 

Quanah 
Hankins,  S.  M.,  1st  Lt.. 
Refugio 

178 

OK 

Dunlavy,  H.  D.,  Pvt.  .  .  . 

Granbury 
Joiner,  A.  E.,  Pvt  
Yantis,  E.  M.,  1st  Lt  
Grandview 
Hillburn,  H.  S.,  Capt 

...213 
...  328 

192 

Richardson 
Blewett,  C.  H.,  Pvt  

59 

Rocksprings 
Bourland,  W.  F.,  1st  Lt. 

65 

Greenville 
Ashburn,  I.  S.,  Maj  
Gee,  O.  J.,  1st  Lt 

...37 
160 

Rock-wall 
Brown,  M.  H.,  2nd  Lt.  . 
Rosebud 
Tawater,  C.  M.,  Sgt  
Sabinal 
Peters,  H.  N.,  Capt 

75 
384 
311 

Cedar  Valley 
Simpson,  A.  R.,  Pvt  

.362 

Parker,  J.  A.,  Pvt 

307 

China  Springs 
Willis,  Paul,  Sgt  
Clebume 
Nail,  E.  K.f  Sgt  
Roberts,  C.  A.,  Sgt  
Colorado 
Worrell,  J.  M.,  Pvt  
Comanche 
McKimmey,  J.  C.,  2nd  Lt.  .  . 
Dallas 
Florian,  P.  A.,  Jr.,  2nd  Lt.  .  . 

.420 

.291 
.336 

.426 
.260 

.149 
.172 
.191 
.225 

Hale  Center 
Cooper,  J.  A.,  2nd  Lt  
Hebbronville 
Yaeger,  Louis,  Pvt.  . 

...  106 
428 

Saint  Jo 
Barton,  T.  D.,  Capt  
San  Antonio 
Barkeley,  David  B.,  Pvt 
(M.  ofH.)  
Bruce,  A.  D.,  Maj  
Freml,  Wesley,  1st  Lt.  .  . 

46 

.  .   17 
76 
154 

Yaeger,  Roy,  Cpl.  . 
Hillsboro 
Mason,  C.  H.,  1st  Lt  .  . 

.  .  .428 
..  .271 

Hubbard 
Smith,  W.  K.,  Sgt.  .  . 

369 

Houston 
Carlson,  E.  A    Cpl 

87 

Frost,  John,  1st  Lt 

154 

Gumm,  Jay  D.,  Sgt  
Hildebrand,  Harry,  Sgt  .  .  . 
Kinney,  M.  H.,  Sgt  

Higley,  G.  R.,  1st  Lt  
McCall,  Andy,  Pvt 

...  190 

9^3 

Haley,  R.  R.,  1st  Lt.  .  .  . 
Ogden,  I.  C.,  Capt 

174 
300 

Manning,  James,  H.  A.,  1st  Cl  266 
Pride,  H.  N.,  1st  Lt                   322 

Rote,  T.  C.,  1st  Lt 

348 

Loomis,  J.  S.,  1st  Lt  

.246 

Simpson,  J.  M.,  Capt.    . 

362 

Rozella,  G.  F.,  Jr.,  Lt.  Col.  . 
Swain,  J.  R.,  Pvt 

.342 
382 

Shepherd,  R.  H.  C.,  Pvt. 

.     357 

Tobin,  E.G.,  IstLt.... 

392 

Houston  Heights 
Houston,  Clyde,  Pvt  
Jordantown 
Stewart,  A.  E.,  Pvt.  .  . 

...  199 
376 

San  Marcos 
Lindsey,  C.  S.,  Pvt.  .  . 

243 

De  Kalb 
Moore,  J.  H.,  2nd  Lt  
Dime  Box 
Brummett,  J.  R.,  Pvt  
Denison 
Abbott,  R.  L.,  Cpl      . 

.283 
.   76 
27 

Sealy 
Loescher,  F.  B.,  Sgt  .  .  .  . 
Somerville 
Garcia,  Graviel,  Pvt  

245 
157 

Josephine 
Reese,  J.  D.,  Pvt.  .  . 

328 

Kent 
Holt,  J.  L  ,  Pvt 

196 

Stratford 
Ritchie,  E.  D.,  Pvt.  . 

334 

Crawford,  W.  D.,  Capt  
Leeper,  D.  C.,  Capt.  .  . 

.110 
.238 

.168 
213 

Kirkland 
Dry,  C.  C.,  Sgt 

131 

Strawn 
Head,  C.  E.,  Cpl  

185 

Denton 
Grant,  Alfred  A.,  1st  Lt  
Johnston,  Frank,  Cpl 

Shoemaker,  L.  O.,  Cpl.  .  . 

368 

Sunset 
Worthen,  W.  R.,  Mech  . 
Sweetwater 
Focht,  J.  A.,  1st  Lt  
Texarkana 
Wilcox,  G.  E.,  2nd  Lt.  .  . 

426 
149 
417 

Lamesa 
Cooksey,  T.  L.,  Sgt  
Laredo 
Taylor,  J.  L.,  Capt 

...  105 
384 

Douglas 
Warren,  R.  W.,  Pvt  

.407 
.402 
.303 

.   34 
.130 
.211 
.366 
373 

Duffin 
Waldrop,  B.  X.,  Sgt  
Eagle  Pass 
Ortiz,  Conception,  Pvt  
El  Paso 
Anderson,  P.  H.,  Pvt 

Leggett 
Votaw,  L.  H.,  Cpl  
Pilgrim 
Burnett,  Clifton,  Sgt  
Lometa 
Spangler,  Louis,  Pvt 

.  .  .401 
...  80 
371 

Tulla 
Jordan,  Jack,  Cpl  
Vexen 
Hensley,  T.  L  ,  Pvt 

215 

188 

Dreben,  Sam,  1st  Sgt  

Waco 
Harlow,  L.  E.,  Cpl 

180 

Johnson,  A.  L.,  Cpl  
Smith,  H.  L.,  1st  Lt  

Marlin 
Stegar,  B.  A.,  Pvt  

375 

Weatherford 
Hart,  J.  S.,  1st  Lt  
Pollard,  Russell,  Cpl.  .  . 

181 
317 

Stains,  T.  R.,  2nd  Lt  

Mart 
Colley,  T.  C.,  IstLt  
Merkel 
Nixon,  L.  H.,  Capt  
Midland 
Rhea,  J.  C.,  Col  
Milford 
Baucom,  B.  V.,  Capt.  .  .  . 
Missouri 
Nelson,  A.  E.,  Sgt.  1st  Cl 
Moody 
Morrison,  J.  S.,  Sgt  
ML  Pleasant 
Weimer.  J.  S..  Pvt.  . 

...  102 
...296 
...331 
...47 
...293 
...286 
.  .  .410 

Warren,  E.  R.,  1st  Lt.  .  . 

406 

Ennis 
Stapleton,  Gordon,  2nd  Lt.  . 
Farmers  Branch 
McClendon,  J.  H.,  1st  Lt.  .  . 
Fort  Sam  Houston 
Gaston,  R.  A.,  Cpl  
Smith,  H.  A.,  Col 

.374 
.354 

.159 
366 

Wellington 
Pennington,  Edgar,  Pvt. 
Westoff 
Danysch,  S.  G.,  Sgt  .... 

311 
115 

Whitewright 
Sloan,  O.  L.,  Pvt  

.    .    .364 

Whorton 
Manning,  J.  C.,  Cpl  .... 
Wichita  Falls 
Carrigan,  A.  H.,  1st  Lt  . 
Winnsboro 
Coats.  L.  C.,  Pvt.  .  . 

266 
88 
.  .100 

Fort  Worth 
Brewster,  Hugh,  1st  Lt  .  . 

.   70 

Butcher,  T.  W.,  Cpl  

.   82 

Jackson,  G.  C.,  Sgt  

206 

Johnson,  G.  A.,  2nd  Lt.  . 

.211 

562 


Geographical  Index — Continued 


UTAH 


Benson 
Monk,  F.  C.,  Pvt  

.282 
007 

Logan 
Maughan,  R.  L.,  1st  Lt.  .  .  . 

..272 

Salt  Lake  City  —  Continued 
Bosone,  P.  P.,  Sgt  
Chenoweth,  C.  E.,  Capt.  .  .  . 

64 
96 
105 
148 
192 
201 

291 

366 
233 
277 
90 
202 

335 
266 
00 
168 
431 
115 
274 

164 
201 
210 
248 
392 

306 
67 
89 
80 

83 
121 
187 
357 
425 

429 
62 
391 
129 

28 
310 
367 

95 
383 

Deseret 
Theobald  C  G    Cpl 

Peoa 
Crandall,  R.  L.,  Pvt  
Rozel 
Fraky,  F.  M.,  Sgt  

..109 
..153 

..   32 

57 

Cook,  L.  H.,  Capt  

Filmore 
Day,  Clinton,  Pvt  

.118 

Fletcher,  H.  B.,  Cpl  

Hiller,  W  S  ,  Cpl 

Salt  Lake  City 
Allen,  C.  E.,  1st  Lt  
Bird,  F.  M.,  Ph.  M.   ... 

Hiifrhp.q    P     D      fVl 

Ibapah 
Lee,  T.  F.,  Pvt 

237 

Toquerville 
Naegle,  H   M  ,  Pvt     . 

Albans 
Sumner,  C.  S.,  Capt  

.381 

VERMONT 

Essex  Junction 
Aldrich,  P.  H.f  1st  Lt  
Hardwick 
Batchelder,  H.  W.,  1st  Lt  .  . 
Huntington 
Chamberlain,  I.  J.f  Pvt.  .  .  . 
Ludlow 
Ballard  F  E    Pvt 

..  30 
..  47 
..  94 
42 

Stowe 
Smith,  D.  F.,  Capt  

Barry 
Sullivan,  Jerry,  Sgt  

.381 
79 

Waitsfield 

Burlington 
Burgess  F  V    1st  Lt 

Websterville 
Miller,  A.  E.,  Pvt  
West  Rutland 
Carter,  Edward,  Sgt  

Dorey,  Leo  J.,  Pvt  

.128 

Hamilton,  Lloyd  A.,  1st  Lt.  . 
Jackson,  H.  N.,  Maj  

.176 
.206 

Newport 
Emery,  Donald,  Pvt  
St.  Albans 
Mackey,  D.  S.,  1st  Lt  

VIRGINIA 

Danville 
Lumpkin,  L.  M.,  Sgt  
Davis  Wharf 
West  J  E    Sgt 

..139 
..251 

..248 
412 

East  Hardwick 
Cushion,  L.  J.,  Pvt  

114 

White  River  Junction 
Hunt,  Charles,  Pvt  

Lebanon 
Robb,  W.  E.,  Chap  

Abingdon 
Price,  Thomas,  Pvt  

322 

Antioch 
Waters,  Taliesin,  2nd  Lt.  .  . 

407 

Leesburg 
Manning,  J.  F.,  Jr.,  1st  Lt  
Lent 
Carter,  H  C  ,  Pvt 

Baskerville 
Curtis,  B.  B  ,  Cpl 

113 

Dispotanda 
Hatch,  B.  T.t  Jr.,  Sgt  
Drivers 
Hurdle,  W.  G.,  Pvt  
Emory 
Handy,  T.  T.,  Capt  
Earlhurst 
Woodville,  J.  P.,  Pvt  
East  Falls  Church 
Fen  wick,  E.  G  ,  Pvt 

..183 
..203 
..177 
..425 
144 

Berryville 
Reynolds,  W.  G.,  Capt  
Big  Stone  Gap 
All  man,  Frank,  Cpl  

.331 
32 

Lexington 
Graham,  Edward  L.,  Capt.  .  . 
Lofton 
Zirkle,  J.  M  ,  Pvt 

Blackstone 
Irby,  Spirley,  Pvt  

.206 

Louisa 
Daniel,  C.  E.,  Pvt.  

Bloxom 
Somers  V  L  ,  2nd  Lt 

370 

Luray 
Menefee,  M.  J.,  1st  Lt  

Bonair 
McCleur,  E.  A.,  2nd  Lt  

.254 
129 

Farmvitte 
Davis,  W.  C.,  1st  Sgt  
Dunnington,  W.  G.,  2nd  Lt 
Ferrum 
Ingram,  I.  F  ,  Pvt     . 

..118 
..135 

205 

Lynchburg 
Glass  H  B  .  Cpl 

Broadwater 
Doughty,  C.  A.,  Pvt.  .  . 

Hughes,  W.  E.,  Pvt   

Buena  Vista 
Jenkins,  J.  T.,  Sgt  

209 

Jennings,  E  A  ,  1st  Lt.  . 

Loyd,  S.  A.,  Sgt  

Cambria 
Cooper,  E.  B.,  Pvt  

.106 

.   18 
106 

Fredericksburg 
Bass,  U.  F.,  1st  Lt  
Stone,  A  H  ,  1st  Lt 

..  46 
378 

Tomlin,  Gilmore,  Sgt   

Mount  Landing 
Parker,  H.  C.,  1st  Lt.  . 

Cape  Charles 
Costin,  Henry  G.,  Pvt. 
(M.  of  H.)  
Costin,  H.  G.,  Pvt. 

Greenville 
Rowan,  H.  P.,  Cpl  
Gordonville 
Bell  W  B    Cpl 

..342 
52 

Nash 
Bradley,  Manley,  Sgt. 

Naulakla 
Carter,  Clary,  Pvt  

Castlewood 
Branson,  W.  W.,  Cpl  

.  68 

Grove  Hill 
Kite,  G.  J  ,  Pvt 

226 

Newport  News 
Burks,  J.  B.,  2nd  Lt  

Catawba 
Wright,  J.  W.,  Sgt  
Charlottesville 
Marsh,  J.  C.,  Pvt  
Chase  City 
Gregory,  Earl  D.,  Sgt. 
(M  of  H  ) 

.427 
.269 

19 

Hamilton 
Fuller  E   C    Capt 

155 

Norfolk 
Byrd  W  E  ,  Bglr 

Davis,  T.  H.,  Pvt  

..117 

Derrickson,  Paul  W.,  2nd  Lt. 
Hennely,  J.  A.,  2nd  Lt  
Shepherd,  L.  C.,  1st  Lt  
Woodward,  R.  F.,  1st  Lt  
Norton 
Youell,  R  McN  ,  Maj      

Godfrey,  J.  E.,  Sgt  

.  .165 

Hanover 
Vial,  F  A  ,  Cpl 

399 

Cheriton 
Baker  John  Pvt 

41 

H  onaker 
Wygal  L  A    Pvt 

..427 
..214 
..  44 

..221 
nty 
..  28 

.  .   81 
..345 

..   74 

Churchland 
Lawrence   V   S    Cpl 

235 

Hopewell 
Jones,  C.  E.,  Cpl  
Houston 
Barksdale,  A.  D.,  Capt.  .  . 
Imboden 
Kennedy,  Grant,  Cpl  
Ivy  Depot,  Albermarle  Cov 
Adams,  F.  W.,  1st  Lt  
Lanexa 
Burrell,  Reuben,  Pvt  
Lane  View 
Sadler,  G.  W.,  1st  Lt  
Lauraville 
Brown.  H.  A..  CD!... 

Norwood 
Bolton,  A.  E.,  Capt  

Clenchport 
Estep   Isaac,  Pvt 

141 

Old  Church 
Tignor,  W.  P.,  Pvt  

Clintwood 
Phipps  W  B    Pvt 

315 

Orange  County 
Dovell,  C  E  ,  1st  Lt  

Critz 
Hudnall  J   W    Sgt 

.201 
.355 
.123 
.216 

Petersburg 
Adams,  Edward,  Pvt  

Crozet 
Shanklin,  A.  W.,  1st  Lt  
Culpeper 
Diener  Louis,  Capt 

Peck,  M  H  ,  Capt        

Smith  H   L    Jr    Capt 

Peterscreek 
Chaney,  Edward,  Pvt  
Portsmouth 
Svlvester.  McD.,   Maj  .  . 

Courtland 
Jordan.  N.  L..  Pvt.  . 

563 


Geographical  Index — Continued 


VIRGINIA— Continued 


Purcellville 
Hirst,  S.  C.,  Pvt  

19fl 

Roanoke  —  Continued 
Shelor,  C.  A.,  2nd  Lt  
Sibold,  G.  C.,  Sgt  

..357 
..360 

Theological  Seminary 
Richmond  C  H    Cpl 

332 

Radjord 
Alley,  A.  H.,  Sgt       .      . 

32 

Virgilina 
Royster,  T.  R.,  1st  Lt  
Virginia  Beach 
Rockey,  K.  E.,  Capt  

.342 
338 

Rockymount 
Parcell,  C.  N.,  Pvt  
Salem 
Bishop  G  O    Pvt 

..306 
57 

Farmer,  J  B    Cpl 

143 

Nye,  W.  W.,  1st  Lt  

298 

Richmond 
Allen,  J  E  ,  Cpl 

37 

Schoolfield 
Lawhorne,  D.  H  ,  Pvt 

235 

Warrenton 
Carter  F  W    1st  Lt 

90 

Boggs,  J.  C.,  1st  Lt  

62 

Dunn,  James,  Pvt  
Garthright,  J.  E.,  Pvt  

.134 
.159 
.167 

Semrog 
Monroe,  C.  T.,  Sgt  

..282 

Waverly 

Gorman,  Carlysle  A.,  Sgt  

South  Boston 
Gilliland,  S.  F.,  Jr.,  Pvt.  .  .  . 
Staunton 
Greene,  John  N    Capt 

..163 
169 

Mezoff,  J.  J.,  Cpl  

276 

Miles,  H.  B.,  Pvt.  . 

?77 

Wicomico  Church' 
Stephens,  J.  W.  P.,  Capt.  .  . 
Winchester 
Allamong  I  F    Cpl 

.376 
31 

Waddill,  E.  C.,  Mai    . 

401 

Word,  W.  E.,  1st  Lt 

426 

Opie  H  L    Maj 

302 

Roanoke 
Hammond,  C.  G.,  Pvt 

177 

Robertson,  A.  G.,  2nd  Lt.  . 
Stephens  City 
Carbaugh,  C.  F.,  Pvt  

WASHINGTON 

Harrington 
Witt,  G.  W.,  Ph.  M.  3rd  Cl 
lone 
Scott  R  C    Pvt 

..336 
..   86 

..424 
351 

Conrad  R  Y    Capt 

104 

Johnson,  B.  W.,  Pvt  

?11 

Reid,  J.  W.,  Cpl 

329 

Aberdeen 
Moran,  P.  J.,  Pvt 

284 

Spokane 
Cohn  D  H    1st  Lt 

101 

Aladdin 
Guy,  Leonard  E.,  Sgt  

173 

Hill,  L.  G.,  1st  Lt 

191 

McEwen,  G.  O.,  Sgt  

257 

Anacontes 

Kalama 
Henderson,  P.  A.,  1st  Lt.  .  . 
Kelso 

..187 

OCQ 

Smith,  R.  O.,  1st  Lt  
Wylder,  C.  O.,  Pvt  

,368 
429 

Battleground 
Wallace  J  A    Cpl 

403 

Soap  Lake 
Yuill,  J.  O.,  Sgt  

.430 
.   30 

Bellingham 
Barto,  T.  D.,  Cpl 

46 

Mount  Vernon 
Berg  Joseph  Pvt 

53 

Tacoma 
Aird,  William  A.,  Maj  

Charleston 
Millsap  Earl  Pvt 

279 

National 
Rexroth,  H.  J.,  Pvt  
Quincy 
Erkenbrack  H  B    Pvt 

..330 
140 

Ballestero,  F.  V.,  Pvt  
Bradbury,  A.  W.,  Capt  

.  43 

67 

Cohille 
Walston,  R  E    Bglr 

404 

Farwell,   G.  W.,  Maj    .... 

143 

Johnson,  Reginald,  Cook  

212 

Crawford 
Allworth,  Edward  C.,  Capt. 
(M.  of  H.)  

17 

Seattle 
Akers,  E.  W.,  2nd  Lt  
Angell,  Howard,  Sgt  
Cohn,  E.  S.,  Capt  

..   30 
..   35 
101 

Stone,  E.  R.,  Col  

.378 

Vanvoris,  H.  S.,  2nd  Lt 

398 

Tono 
Siebert,  Clarence,  Pvt 

360 

Douglas 
Barlow,  F.  A.,  1st  Lt  
Stanwood 
Teiseth,  J.  B.,  Pvt  
Endicott 
Kinney,  C.  A.,  1st  Lt.  . 

.  44 
.385 
.225 
.251 
.140 
.136 
.395 

257 

Dutton  H  L  ,  Pvt 

..135 
..225 
238 

Toppenish 
Carvo,  J.  H.,  Pvt  

.  91 
.141 
.372 

108 

King,  R.  E.,  Pvt  
LeMay,  J.  J.,  Pvt 

Ethier,  Ralph,  Sgt  
Spencer,  Ernest,  Pvt  
Union  City 
Coyle,  W.  J.,  Capt  

Mathews,  R.  E.,  Pvt  
Nelson,  C.  F.  M.,  Pvt  
Nolan,  V.  A.,  Ph.  M  
Syverson,  G.  I.,  Pvt  
Widderfield,  C.  J.,  2nd  Lt.  . 
Worsham,  E.  W.,  Capt  
Sedro  Woolley 
Cooper,  O   M  .  Cpl 

..271 
..293 
..296 
..383 
..417 
..426 

106 

Enumclaw 
MacKall,  M.  R.,  Capt  
Fort  Casey 
English,  M.  L.,  Capt.  . 
Fort  Flagler 
Easterbrook,  A.  E.,  1st  Lt.  .  . 
Grandwies 
Turley,  C.  L.,  Cpl  

Vancouver 
Glenn,  Charles,  Pvt 

164 

Wenatchee 
Bolin,  H.  E.,  Bn.  Sgt.  Maj  .  . 
Cain,  L  B  ,  Pvt 

.   62 

84 

Selah 
Cronkhite  L  G    2nd  Lt 

111 

Winlock 
Wall,  W.  W.,  Pvt  

Lost  Creek 
Fox,  W.  H.,  Pvt 

.403 
152 

Beckley 
McGinnis,  W.  H.,  Cpl 

WEST  VIRGINIA 

Eckman 
Cuff,  W.  E.,  Pvt 

112 

Belle  Point 
Dunbar,  Charles  T.,  Cpl  
Bluefield 
Buchman,  R.  C.,  Pvt  

.133 

.   77 
.359 

68 

Elm  Grove 

oc 

Martinsburg 
Licklider,  J.  E.,  Sgt  

241 

French  Creek 
Brady,  D.  E.,  Capt  
Gloves  Gap 
Thomas,  Fred,  2nd  Lt  
Great  Cacapon 
Whittington,  C.  E.,  Pvt  
Henderson 
Birchfield,  Kenneth,  Cpl.  .  . 
Huntington 
Dial  Walter  V    Lt 

.  .    67 
..388 
..416 
..   56 
122 

Minden 
Thompson,  L.  E.f  Cpl  
Moundsville 
Brown,  George,  Pvt 

.389 
74 

Shumate,  C.  L.,  Pvt  
Boggs 
Bragg,  J  W    Pvt 

Mount  Lick 
Oiler,  George,  Sgt  

300 

Buflalo 
McKinley,  Earl,  1st  Lt  
Charleston 
Barber,  T.  M.,  1st  Lt.  .  . 

.260 
43 

Supler,  J.  M  ,  Pvt  .  .          .    . 

381 

Myrtle 
Deskins,  Frank,  Cpl  

121 

Hall,  Harold,  Pvt            .    . 

175 

Nebo 
Siers,  Frank,  Pvt.  .  .  . 

360 

Payne,  F.  W.,  2nd  Lt  
Quick,  J.  H.,  Sgt.  Maj  
Rippetoe,  G.  C.,  1st  Lt 

.309 
.324 
334 

McNulty,  H.  C.,  IstLt.... 
Miller,  J.  C.,  Jr.,  2nd  Lt.  .  . 
Kilsyth 
Holmes,  F.  R.,  Capt  
Lindsay 
Mounts.  W.  D..  Pvt.  .  . 

..262 
..278 

..195 
..287 

Newcomerstown 

.154 
170 

Shumate,  J  W  ,  Pvt 

359 

Parkersburg 
Griffen  William  L    Cpl 

Weaver  W  D    Pvt 

408 

Chelyan 
White,  Jess,  Cpl.  . 

414 

Ravenswood 
Morgan,  F.  M.,  IstLt... 

284 

564 


Geographical  Index — Continued 


WEST  VIRGINIA— Continued 


Ripley 
Raines,  Lester,  Pvt 

325 

Ward 
Settle,  Frank,  Pvt  

353 

Wheeling 
Free,  G   M  ,  Sgt 

153 

St.  Albans 
Pauley,  W.  E.,  Pvt. 

309 

War  Eagle 
Cline,  J.  L.,  Pvt  

.100 

Hildredth,  R.  P.,  Capt  

.191 

Thornton 
Hovatter  E  E    Pvt 

199 

Weston 
Wales  W.  C  ,  Pvt 

402 

Williamson 
Chafin  Marile  Cpl 

94 

Abbottsford 
Parkhill,  O.  L.,  2nd  Lt.  .      . 

307 

WISCONSIN 

Hillsboro 
Burton,  E.  A.,  1st  Lt  

.  81 

Mondavi 
Dillon,  Harry,  2nd  Lt.    .. 

124 

Almond 

242 

High  Cliff 
Chirafisi  A  J    Sgt 

96 

Neenah 
Schultz,  Arthur,  Sgt  

350 

Amery 

Holstein 

Oconto 
Johnson,  Paul,  Pvt  

.212 

Griffith,  Chauncy  M.,  Pvt.  .  . 
Appleton 

.170 

Leitner,  Aloysius,  Pvt  
Janesville 

.238 

Oshkosh 
Montag,  B.  W.,  Cpl  

?8? 

Whitman,  Guy,  Pvt  

.416 

Bleasdale,  R.  H.,  Pvt  

.   59 

Petersen,  Theodor,  Sgt  

312 

Ashland 

Kenosha 

Spencer,  J.  D.,  1st  Lt.  . 

372 

Thorsen,  Edwin  B.,  2nd  Lt.  . 
Barron 

.390 

Masclowski,  Vincent,  Pvt  .  .  . 
Kewaunee 

.271 

Port  Washington 
Borkus,  Thomas,  Cpl  .... 

64 

Curtis,  R.  A.,  1st  Sgt 

114 

Jerabek,  J.  J.,  Cpl  

210 

Steiner,  G.  C.,  Sgt  . 

375 

Beaver  Dam 
Keadok,  Joseph,  Pvt  

218 

LaCrosse 
Hanson,  W.  R.,  Pvt  

.178 

Potter 
Schwanke,  O.  A.  A.,  Pvt 

351 

Berlin 
Cramp,  Tony,  Pvt  

.109 

Lampson 
Slack,  Clayton  H.,  Pvt. 

Princeton 
Klaviter,  E.  O.,  Pvt  

226 

Fritz,  A.  W.,  Pvt  

154 

(M.  of  H.)    

.  24 

Racine 

Williams,  J.  J.,  2nd  Lt  
Birnamwood 
Wetzel,  H  W  ,  Pvt 

.419 
413 

Loyal 
Austermann,  R.  W.,  2nd  Lt.  . 
Madison 

.  38 

Coleman,  Wallace,  1st  Lt.  .  . 
Peterson,  W.  O.  L.,  1st  Sgt.  . 
Johns,  Randolph  A    2nd  Lt 

.101 
.313 
211 

Boycemlle 
Lewis,  James,  Sgt 

241 

Noble,  G.  B.,  1st  Lt  
Robinson,  A.  H.,  1st  Lt. 

.296 
337 

Rhinelander 
Rolain,  Ray,  Sgt 

339 

Brule 

Taubert,  A.  A.,  Pvt  

.384 

Stafford,  Thomas,  "Pvt.  .  . 

373 

Sevalia,  W.  S.,  Cpl 

354 

Manitowoc 

Taylor,  D.  A.,  2nd  Lt 

384 

Catawba 

White,  D.  W.,  2nd  Lt. 

414 

Rib  Lake 

Sprague,  A.  E.,  Pvt.  .  . 

373 

Marathon  City 

Seidel,  Thomas,  Pvt  

352 

Chaseburg 

Gottschalk,  F.  L.,  1st  Lt 

167 

Rice  Lake 

Larson,  J.  D.,  Pvt  

234 

Marianette 

Haefliger,  Fred,  Pvt  

.174 

Chippewa  Falls 

Bordvick,  M.  A.,  Sgt  

.  64 

Kelty,  A.  E.,  1st  Lt.  . 

221 

McSorley  James  Sgt 

263 

Culnan,  J.  H.,  Sgt.  .  . 

112 

Richland  Center 

Clayton 

Marshfield 

Fritz,  C.  A.,  Cpl  

.154 

Tuftin,  Carl,  Pvt.  . 

394 

Purdy,  W.  D.,  Sgt  

323 

Sheboygan 

Bieman  Joseph  Pvt 

55 

Schuckhart,  Frank,  Pvt 

350 

Orcutt,  Ivor,  Pvt  

303 

Biwan,  Joseph,  Pvt.  ... 

57 

Deer  Park 

Menasha 

Kaeis,  Jacob  Pvt 

217 

Aamodt,  Morris,  Sgt  .... 

27 

Raleigh,  W.  J.,  Pvt... 

.325 

Kreis,  Jacob,  Pvt  

.230 

Sakrison,  R  H  ,  1st  Lt 

345 

Shedlewski,  J.  F.,  Pvt 

356 

Sitka 

Dalavan 

Thalke,  M.  P.,  Sgt  

.387 

Norton,  William,  Sgt  

?P8 

Dillenbeck,  Willard,  Pvt.  .  .  . 

.124 

Menomonie 

Sobieski 

Eau  Claire 

Billis,  Gust,  Sgt 

56 

Olejnik,  Frank,  Cpl  . 

301 

Adler,  Nick,  Wgr   

29 

Merrillan 

Sparta 

Glomski,  Frank,  Sgt 

164 

Carlson,  Emil,  Pvt     .  . 

87 

Nicol,  A.  L.,  1st  Lt  

295 

Johnson,  Richard,  Sgt  

212 

Milwaukee 

Stouffhton 

McClusky,  Ross,  Cpl 

254 

Brown,  A.  B.,  Sgt  

.  73 

Drotning,  Harold  J.,  Pvt.  .  .  . 

131 

Slagsvol,  O  T    2nd  Lt 

364 

Bub,  Elroy  ,  Pvt  

76 

Strum 

Elkhorn 

Burr,  George,  Sgt.  1st  Cl.  .  . 

.  81 

Gilbert,  L.  T.,  Pvt  

T6fl 

Evenson,  Elmer,  Sgt  

.142 

Faatz,  S.  R.,  Pvt  
Gearhard,  A.  F  ,  1st  Lt 

.142 
160 

Superior 
Bischoff,  C.  E.,  1st  Lt 

57 

McMurry,  O.  R.,  1st  Lt.  .  .  . 

262 

Helliwell,  H.  H.,  1st  Lt.  . 

.186 

Olsen,  O.  S.,  Pvt  

30? 

Exeland 
Thorngate  George   1st  Lt 

390 

Holt,  F.  M.,  Sgt  
Kielpinski,  V.  P  ,  Sgt 

.196 
223 

Three  Lakes 
Bonack,  P  J.,  Sgt.. 

63 

Fond  du  Lac 
Grabinski  Elmer  C  ,  Cpl 

167 

Kochanik,  John,  Cpl  
Krasigroch,  P.  J.,  2nd  Lt     . 

.228 
230 

Tigerton 
Loken,  Clarence,  Pvt  

246 

174 

Kubacki,  Steve  Sgt 

231 

Two  Rivers 

229 

Kukoski   John   Pvt 

231 

DeFord  A  H    Cpl 

120 

Fort  Atkinson 
Reich  L  B     1st  Lt 

329 

Loomis,  C.  V.,  Cpl  
McKinney,  D  J    Sgt 

.246 
260 

Veroqua 
Jacobson  W.  A  ,  Pvt 

207 

Forestville 
Luebke  A  J    1st  Lt 

248 

Mathey,  M.  L.,  Pvt  
Mueller,  Joseph,  Jr.,  Pvt 

.271 
288 

Runnington,  T.  A.,  2nd  Lt.  . 
Walworth 

.343 

Friendship 

Nowak,  J.  M.,  Sgt  

.298 

Dodder,  Alexander,  Sgt  

m 

Wollert  E  J    Cpl 

424 

Robison,  E.  M.,  Capt  

337 

Watertown 

Gladden 

Shanahan,  E.  T  ,  Sgt 

354 

Caldwell,  E.  N.,  Maj    

84 

Kuhlman,  G.  W.,  2nd  Lt  

.231 

Socha,  Rudolph,  Pvt  
Stuckrad,  A.  L.,  Cpl  

.370 
380 

Waukesha 
Breese,  C.  S.,  2nd  Lt  

.   69 

Noble  C  G    1st  Lt 

296 

Techel,  E  W  ,  Pvt 

385 

Martin,  D  J.,  Capt 

270 

Flatten  M  A    Cook 

316 

Minong 

Wausau 

Springer,  Frank,  Pvt  

.373 

Cunningham,  F.  L.,  1st  Lt.  . 

.113 

McLennon,  D.  J.,  1st  Lt  

261 

Heger  City 

Roberts,  C  R.,  Cpl  

336 

Hoffman.  L.  L.,  Pvt.  . 

.194 

West,  C.  B.,  Sgt.  . 

.412 

Taugher,  Claude  B.,  2nd  Lt. 

.384 

565 


Geographical  Index — Continued 


Wauwatosa 
Hartman,  W.  M.f  Pvt 181 

West  Allis 
Palmer,  D.  D.,  Cpl 305 


WISCONSIN— Continued 

West  De  Pere 
Powless,  J.  A.,  1st  Lt 320 

White  Lake 
Siebert,  Walter,  Sgt 360 


Wittenburg 
Witte,  Louis,  Sgt. 


.424 


Cheyenne 
Saunders,  T.  D.,  Cpl 347 

Hampshire 
Light,  J.  C.,  Cpl 242 


WYOMING 


Laramie 
King,  J.  L.,  Cpl. 


,225 


Shorty 
Rapp,  F.  N.,  Cpl. 


.326 


FOREIGN  COUNTRIES 


ALASKA 

Beauchamp,  Felix,  Capt 50   |  Pullen,  D.  D.,  Col. 


.322 


ARGENTINA 

Aiello,  Antonio,  Pvt 


AUSTRALIA 

Rodakis,  Nicholas,  (Australian  Army),  Sgt 338 


Anderson,  Oliver,  Sgt. .  . 
Arsenault,  Thomas,  Pvt. 
Baxter,  S.  A.,  2ndLt... 
Gosselin,  Alexander,  Sgt . 
Gray,  T.  J.,  Pvt 


,   34 
36 

!  48 
167 
168 


Henriksen,  Hans,  Pvt. . . 
Jensen,  Otto,  Pvt 


CANADA 

Hardie,  W.  C.,  Sgt 179 

Loomis,  J.  H.,  Cpl 246 

Manning,  James,  Cpl 266 

Oke,  Russell,  Sgt 300 

DENMARK 


Pelkey,  Edwin,  Pvt. . 
Shea,  W.  A.,  Sgt.... 
Stevenson,  J.  L.,  Cpl. 
Stinson,  J.  K.,  Pvt.  . 


.311 
.356 
.376 
.377 


Davis,  H.  H.,  1st  Lt 


.  188  I  Madson,  E.  T.,  Sgt 265  I  Rees,  John,  Sgt 328 

.210I 

ENGLAND 

117  |  DodweU,  T.  B.,  2nd  Lt 126  |  Howe,  G.  P.,  1st  Lt 200 


AMERICANS  RESIDING  IN  ENGLAND 


Beasley,  S.  O.,  Maj 47 

Deasey,  H.  A.,  Pvt. . .  .  .  118 

Fuller,  W.  H.,  Cpl 155 

Holroyd,  Crossley,  Pvt 196 

Jeffery,  Jane,  Nurse 209 


Jolley,  Thomas,  Pvt 213 

Kerr,  M.  E.,  Pvt 222 

Latham,  J.  C.,  Sgt.,  (M.  of  H.)  21 
McCloud,  J.  M.,  Maj 254 


Murphy,  J.  J.,  Pvt 289 

Robertson,  J.  F.,  1st  Lt 336 

Rothwell,  Robert,  Cpl 341 

Summers,  A.  E.,  Pvt 381 


Andral,  Louis,  Lt 34 

Armengaud,  Paul,  Maj 35 

Artoni,  Charles,  Gunner 36 

Bardou,  Henri,  Brig 44 

Barre,  Marcel,  Gunner 45 

Baurin,  Albert,  Brig 48 

Becquart,  H.,  Mar  de  L 50 

Bertrand,  A.,  Capt 54 

Boisrouvray,  A.,  Com 62 

Bolgione,  A.,  Sgt 62 

Bonnard,  Emile 63 

Bourdu,  James,  Mr.  G 65 

Bredin,  A.  E.,  Sous  Lt 69 

Brelier,  Francois,  Adj 69 

Brelivet,  H.  M.,  Adj 69 

Buchet,  Xavier,  Capt 77 

Burel,  Michael,  Pvt 79 

Carrere,  J.  B.,  Cpl 88 

Charron,  J.  M.  H.,  Sous  Lt.   .  95 

Chataigneau,  Yves,  Lt 95 

Chevalier,  Oliver,  Capt 96 

Corbabon,  Jacques,  Maj ...    .  106 


FRANCE 

Courtois,  Andre,  Fr.  Mission..  107 

Dano,  C.  E.,  Sous  Lt 115 

Daune,  C.  E.,  Sous  Lt 116 

de  Beliego,  J.  B.,  Mar 118 

de  Boisrouvray,  A.,  Com 118 

Debrut,  Lt 119 

d'Escayarac.  D.  B.,  Lt 119 

de  Cuiroye,  Capt 119 

de  Froissard — Broissia,  M.  M. 

F.,Lt 120 

de  Lesseps,  B.  M.,  Capt 120 

de  Pavant,  Francois,  Lt 121 

de  Woillemont,  L.  P.,  Lt 122 

Diot,  Lucien,  Asp 125 

Dormay,  Georges,  Lt 128 

Drouhin,  R.  G.,  Lt 131 

Dubet,  J.  O.,  Lt 131 

Du  Bois,  Alfred,  Interp 131 

Durand,  R.  G.,  Lt 131 

Ehrhardt,  Gustave,  Capt 137 

Escudier,  Etienne,  1st  Lt 41 

Etienne,  Eugene,  Lt 141 


Feinberg,  H.  J.,  Pvt 

Filippi,  Jean,  Cpl 

Gaillot,  M.  G.,  Capt 

Gauffeny,  E.  P.  F.,  Lt... 
Gautheir,  J.  C.,  2ndLt.  . 

Giclais,  D.,  Lt 

Giet,  A.  A 

Goyne,  Antoine,  Brig .... 
Grancy,  de  Mandat,  Lt. . 

Grizel,  Marcel,  Gr 

Groz,  Joseph,  Lt 

Guinet,  Eugene,  Lt 

Guyot,  Benjamin,  Lt.  .  . . 

Hallier,  Andre,  Lt 

Haumant,  M.  A.  E.,  Mar. 
Henrick,  P.  H.,  Capt.  .  . . 
Houroux,  Etienne,  Sgt . . . 

Hugo,  Jean,  1st  Lt 

Jacquin,  Alfred,  Lt 

Jourde,  G.  A.  F.,  Sous  Lt. 

Labour,  Rene,  Capt 

Leandri,  D.  A.,  Col 


.144 
.146 
.156 
.159 
.159 
.162 
.162 
.167 
.168 
.171 
.171 
.172 
.173 
.175 
.183 
.188 
.198 
.202 
.207 
.216 
.231 
.236 


566 


Geographical  Index — Continued 


Lebre,  Anton,  Capt 236 

LeCam,  Y.  M.,  Pvt 236 

Leclerc,  H.  A.  M.,  Chef  d'Esec 

237 

Lecoin,  R.  H.,  Interp 237 

Lenoir,  Henri,  Brig.  Interp .  .  .  239 

Leplus,  Paul,  1st  Lt 239 

Leroux,  Maurice,  1st  Lt 239 

Lescardon,  H.  J.,  2nd  Lt 239 

Liaras,  Gaitan,  Capt 241 

Lorans,  Marcel,  Capt 246 

Loriot,  J.  J.,  Sgt 247 

Marchand,  Leon,  Lt 267 


FRANCE—  Continued 

Marechal,  Adrian,  Sous  Lt .  .  .  268 

Marius,  Jean,  Sgt 268 

Merel,  Robert,  1st  Lt 275 

Meni,  Jean,  Capt 275 

Meurisse,  J.  L.,  Capt 276 

Michel,  M.  H.,  Sgt 277 

Milleret,  Norbert,  1st  Lt 279 

Rault,  J.  E.,  Capt 326 

Ravisse,  Henri,  Capt 326 

Rerat,  Armand,  Lt 330 

Ritt,  J.  V.  M.,  IstLt 335 

Rousel,  Jean,  Cav 341 


Santini,  Philippe,  Lt 346 

Sartorius,  Emile,  Adj 347 

Simonet,  Andre,  Mar 362 

Tessier,  Fernand,  Lt 386 

Thiabayd,  Claude,  Lt 387 

Thiebault,  Rene  Mar.  de  L.    .387 

Trives,  Francis,  Capt 394 

Vacarisas,  Joseph,  Brig 397 

Vallois,  Robert,  Capt 397 

Viaud,  Louis,  Lt 399 

Wackernie,  Jorges,  Lt 401 

Wichart,  George,  2nd  Lt.  .  .    .416 


Connelly,  J.  A.,  Sgt .  . 
Dowd,  M.  L.,  2nd  Lt. 


AMERICANS  RESIDING  IN  FRANCE 


.104 
.129 


Hamm,  A.  E.,  Capt 176 

Hartwell,  A.  S.,  Pvt 182 


Carageorg,  Socrates,  Cpl 86 

Harelis,  S.  J. .  .  . .  179 


Hoffman,  M.  I.,  Sgt 194 

Jacobson,  A.,  Capt 207 

Potter,  W.  C.,  1st  Lt 319 


Ragsdale,  I.  L.,  2nd  Lt 325 

Seaver,  A.  F.,  1st  Lt 352 

Thaw,  William,  Maj 387 


GREECE 

Norris,  S.  G.,  Sgt .  .               ...  297  I  Phillis,  Clex,  Sgt . 
Papadakis,  Christ,  Pvt 306  I 


.315 


HUNGARY 

Reiterman,  Frank,  Sgt 330  1  Sikivica,  Pvt. 


Ames,  Patrick,  Cpl 33 

Armstrong,  Thomas,  Sgt 36 

Callahan,  William,  Sgt 84 

Carton,  C.  A.,  2nd  Lt 102 


IRELAND 

Collins,  Patrick,  2nd  Lt 102 

Cooney,  Michael,  Cpl 105 

Logue,  Thomas,  Pvt 245 


McGuire,  James,  Sgt. 


.258 


McGuire,  James,  Jr.,  Pvt.  .  .  .258 

O'Brien,  C.  J.,  Sgt 299 

O'Connor,  J.  J.,  Cpl 299 

O'Hagan,  T.  P.,  Sgt 300 


ITALY 


Casselo,  Angelo,  Pvt  
de  Rogatis,  Albert,  Pvt  .... 

..  92 
.  .121 

Formica,  Pietro,  Pvt  
Minardi  Guiseppe  Pvt 

...151 
279 

DiCarlo   Salvatore   Pvt 

123 

Mauzi,  Nicholas,  Pvt  

...  272 

DipasQuale   Americo  Pvt  . 

.  .125 

Paradiso,  Tony,  Pvt  

306 

Dogestino,  Anthony,  Pvt.  .  . 
Fiorito.  Dionico.  Pvt.  . 

..126 
146 

Saplio,  Sam,  Pvt  
Scialabba,  Ignacio,  Cpl.  . 

...336 
...351 

Simoni,  A.  V.,  1st  Lt 362 

Spadafora,  Guiseppe,  Pvt.  .  .  .371 

Spamanato,  Aniello,  Pvt 371 

Spataro,  Dominico,  Pvt 371 

Toblini,  Andy,  Pvt 392 

Zeito,  Dominick,  Pvt 431 


MEXICO 

Serna,  Marcelino,  Pvt 353 

MONTENEGRO 

Radevick,  Radovan,  Pvt 324 

NETHERLANDS 

Vander  Veen,  Thomas,  Pvt 397  i  Van  lersal,  Louis,  Sgt.,  (M.  of  H.) . .  25 

NORWAY 

Christiansen,  Enoch,  Pvt 97  |  Waalker,  Reidar,  Sgt.,  (M.  of  H.). . .  25 

POLAND 

Galka,  Tony,  Pvt 156       Tabara,  Wladyslaw,  Pvt 383 


PORTUGAL 

Simas,  Manuel,  Pvt 361 

567 


Geographical  Index — Continued 


Bardeman,  Nearney,  Pvt 44 

Cartona,  Charles,  Pvt 91 


RUSSIA 

Luloff,  Zalme,  Pvt 248  I  Savitzky,  Anthony,  Cpl. 

Rochkind,  William,  Cpl 338    Zlotnikoff,  John,  Pvt 


Honchar,  Steve,  Pvt. 

SCOTLAND 

King,  George,  Pvt 224  I  McCunn,  W.  T.,  Pvt 255  |  Simpson,  R.  A.,  Pvt , 


.337 
.431 


.362 


SPAIN 

Limon,  Joe,  Pvt 243 


SWITZERLAND 

Benoit,  H.  N.,  Pvt 53   |   Luzi,  Luzius,  Pvt. 


.249 


SWEDEN 

Clauson,  Oscar,  Pvt. . . 


Chase,  R.  W.f  Cpl 95 

Dargis,  J.  A.,  Cpl 115 

Evans,  W.  C.,  Pvt 142 

Gansaz,  Stanley,  Pvt 157 

Gibson,  Raymond,  Pvt 161 

Groff,  John,  Sgt 171 

Hoffman,  C.  F.,  Sgt 193 

Holderman,  N.  M.,  Capt 194 

Justesen,  W.  A.,  Pvt 216 

Kackreycki,  Bronislaw,  Pvt..  .217 


UNCLASSIFIED 

King,  O.  D.,  Lt 225 

Lanes,  H.  V.,  Pvt 233 

Larra,  Joseph,  2nd  Lt 234 

Lauber,  C.  E.,  Pvt 234 

Lawson,  Bradley,  Pvt 237 

Lucas,  E.  L.  E.,  Sgt 248 

MacDonald,  Beatrice,  Nurse.. 250 

McGuire,  E.  R.,  Sgt 258 

Malbe,  Ferdinand,  Lt 265 

Manning,  S.  E.,  Cpl 266 


Maroney,  William,  Sgt 
Mason,  F.  H.,  2nd  Lt 
Newell,  Alexander,  Cpl 
Passard,  R.  J.,  Cpl 
Pisticoudia,  Theodore,  Pvt 
Shimamowski,  Alfred,  Pvt 
Terrill,  J.  S.,  Maj 
Vigilettre,  Michael,  Pvt 
Wellers,  J.  M.,  1st  Lt 


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